Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 emerges on Geekbench

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Nov 3, 2021

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 has been benchmarked on Geekbench. As per the listings, the tablet bears model numbers SM-X200 and SM-X205 respectively. The former is a WiFi-only variant, whereas the latter that was recently spotted on Bluetooth SIG appears to be the LTE model.

Going by the entries, the device will be powered by a UNISOC T618 SoC (found inside HTC A100 tablet) paired with 3GB RAM. As for software, it will run Android 11 (One UI 3.x). Unfortunately, nothing else is known about this product from Geekbench.

The first-ever leak of Galaxy Tab A8 2021 arrived in the form of 3D CAD renders revealing the entire design of the device measuring 246.7 x 161.8 x 6.9mm in dimensions. As per these images, the slate will have a metal body design with thick bezels around the 10.4-inch FHD+ TFT LCD panel and a front-facing camera on the right bezel.

The product will have power and volume keys on the right side, a USB Type-C port at the bottom, Dolby Atmos-supported four speakers (a pair each at top and bottom), and a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom left edge. Further, the rear panel will have a single camera at the top left corner and a Samsung branding at the center.

Another report suggested that the tablet will come with an 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 7,040mAh battery, 15W charging. It is expected to come in three colors (silver, gray, gold)

Samsung is yet to officially announce the launch date for Galaxy Tab A8 2021.

Apple patents slim but sturdy hinge that could be for a foldable iPhone

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Sean

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Nov 3, 2021

Another Apple patent has just recently surfaced online. This time, the company has been granted a patent for a new hinge mechanism that could used on a MacBook or even an upcoming foldable iPhone.

According to a PatentlyApple report, the patent was titled “Electronic devices with fiber composite friction hinges.” The description reveals that the patent uses a fiber composite hinge that could be formed from a fiber composite material like carbon fiber composite materials. In simpler terms, it means that the Cupertino based giant is looking to build a flexible layer (could be a flexible display) that is housed above the hinge mechanism.

Furthermore, the materials imply that the new hinge would be slimmer but still be quite sturdy. Since the brand did not refer to a particular device, it could possibly even be used on a MacBook hinge, but it sounds more fitting to be a hinge on a foldable iPhone. The Apple patent also adds that an “electronic device may have a one or more hinges. For example, a folding device may have a first housing portion that is coupled to a second housing portion by a friction hinge. The friction hinge may include fiber-reinforced structures such as carbon fiber composite structures and other fiber composite structures. The use of fiber composite structures may help reduce hinge bulk while improving hinge performance.”

At the moment, we have no official news regarding a foldable iPhone from the company itself. Although, it is speculated to launch sometime within the next two to three years. Previously, we had covered certain patents regarding a foldable device, but these are still far from an official reveal. So stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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Xiaomi plans to soon sell cars through its stores, just opened its 10,000th outlet in China

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 3, 2021

Xiaomi just announced the opening of its 10,000th store in China and revealed plans to soon sell its upcoming electric cars through similar outlets.

The announcement was made by Lei Jun today on Twitter as congratulation to everyone involved in the opening of the Xiaomi Store. The Xiaomi CEO also shared images of the store along with the celebrations associated with it.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the opening of the 10,000th Xiaomi Store in China! pic.twitter.com/dVKYY4H86y

— leijun (@leijun) October 30, 2021

The 10,000th Xiaomi Store was inaugurated on October 30th in Shenzhen, China. It has an area of nearly 600 square meters and promises to offer a more premium and interactive experience. The store also features a massive curved display atop which could serve as a great tool to reel potential buyers in.

The CEO further revealed that we will soon get to see more of such large stores in China, and that they will even one day be used to sell cars.

For the uninitiated, Lei Jun is also the CEO of the newly incorporated Xiaomi Motors company that’s working on the mass production of electric cars of its own by the first half of 2024.

Xiaomi has already diverged into several other markets including smart home products, TVs, and electric bikes, and large stores like these will thus soon be a one-stop destination for all kinds of Xiaomi electronics.

Moreover, the company has predominantly been an online seller when it came to its smartphones, more so outside of China, so the opening of stores like these could be an indicator of a new retail strategy.

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Android 12 no longer lets you use Chromecast volume control over ‘legal issues’

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Sean

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Nov 3, 2021

Devices running on Android have traditionally been able to control volume on Chromecast through their own volume rockers. But now, legal issues have compelled Google to remove this basic feature entirely from gadgets that run Android 12 OS.

Previously, users could simply connect their Android devices to Google’s Nest Hub or smart TV and were able to control the volume directly from the physical volume buttons. However, this feature was found to be surprisingly missing in the latest Android 12 Beta. While it was initially believed to be a simple unintended bug, but a thread on IssueTracker has revealed otherwise. Rather than being a missing feature or bug, the omission is confirmed to be removed on purpose.

Users had hoped again that this feature would be brought back in Android 12 Beta 5. Although, the feature is still officially missing. According to a @MishaalRahman, the company is facing legal issues that has prevented it from adding this feature in the latest version of Android operating system. As of right now, it is currently unknown what the legal issue actually is, but the search engine giant is currently entangled with Sonos in the courts.

Android 12 quietly disabled the ability to change the volume of a cast session by pressing the volume key on any screen. This will be re-enabled in Android 12L, but what's interesting is *why* it was disabled. A Googler said it was due to "a legal issue."https://t.co/LaM4CvIBBi pic.twitter.com/ARs6JjOTU2

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) November 2, 2021

For those unaware, we had reported on Sonos suing the major brand for allegedly stealing many of its wireless speaker technology patents that can be found in its Nest products. In other words, it might be an issue related to that, although, Google has yet to offer a comment on the matter. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when any notable developments surface regarding this matter.

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OnePlus 9R ColorOS 12 Closed Beta recruitment begins in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 3, 2021

OnePlus announced ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 in September. The new version of ColorOS will be available for both OPPO and OnePlus smartphones in China. According to the update timeline, the OnePlus 9R is scheduled to receive ColorOS 12 Beta in January 2022. Ahead of that, the brand has now started recruiting closed beta testers.

Out of the blue, OnePlus has opened registrations for OnePlus 9R ColorOS 12 Closed Beta recruitment in China. According to the official announcement post on OnePlus Community China, applicants will have to submit a questionnaire for selection.

Interestingly, the company has also laid out certain conditions for testers. It says that applicants should be accustomed to using mobile phones for more than 30 hours a week. Also, the brand is looking for testers with prior experience.

Hence, the applicants who meet the above two and the other five conditions will have a high chance of acceptance. Anyway, even if you don’t meet the criteria, it is still worth applying for.

In order to register, users should be running firmware version A.12 on their unit. If an applicant gets selected, they will receive the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 Closed Beta build via OTA. Users are advised to back up their data before installing the beta software.

OnePlus 9R is one of the first OnePlus smartphones other than the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro to launch with ColorOS 11 out of the box. Hence, ColorOS 12 is the phone’s first-ever major system update.

Huawei in talks to sell its server business due to US trade restrictions: Report

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Nov 3, 2021

Huawei Technologies is reportedly seeking to sell its key server business. The company is trying to sell its server division as it fails to acquire chips for the unit due to the US trade restrictions.

According to a Bloomberg report, sources close to the matter revealed that the Chinese tech giant is in advanced talks to sell its server business based on the x86 architecture. The company had sourced its chips from Intel, but due to the trade restrictions, it is now unable to receive chip supply from the chipmaker. For those unaware, Huawei was placed on the US Entity List and was also labelled as a national security threat back in 2019.

Since then, the brand had faced further crackdowns by the US government and even had further restrictions placed on it that cut off its chip supply from TSMC. This caused its smartphone business to decline significantly since it couldn’t build its own chips or source them from other chipmakers. The Chinese telecommunications equipment maker is now apparently planning on selling its server unit to a consortium that includes “at least one government backed buyer,” as per the sources.

Unfortunately, the exact details of this deal like its valuation is currently unknown. But it is likely to be worth billions of Yuan. Furthermore, sources said that several new buyers have surfaced in the recent months, including buyers from the government and the private sectors. Although, Huawei has declined to comment on the matter, while the potential buyers have yet to respond for any comments.

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Your Google account login method will slightly change from Nov. 9, and here’s all there’s to know

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 3, 2021

Google back in May announced that it will be making Two-Step Verification (2-factor authentication) mandatory for all before the end of the year, and we now have a definitive date for it.

When enabled, a user will receive an SMS or an email with a one-time password (OTP) whenever the Google account is logged into, to verify identity. The process adds an additional layer of security to protect your personal data. Password theft is the most common way accounts are compromised and 2FA will be shielding against it.

Google is sending out emails and in-app prompts about enabling Two-Step Verification noting that it will be activated automatically on November 9th. The prompt reads as follows:

“After entering the password, you will need to complete a second step on the phone. Keep your phone handy when you log in. Two-Step Verification will be activated automatically on November 9th. If you want, you can activate this feature first: your account is ready.”

In a blog post, the company had earlier said, “By the end of 2021, we plan to auto-enroll an additional 150 million Google users in 2SV and require 2 million YouTube creators to turn it on.”

Mind you, 2SV hasn’t been made compulsory for all as of yet and Google appears to be moving users to it batch by batch. If you are one of those with Two-Step Verification still disabled for your Google account, then head over to this link for steps on enabling it manually.

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Get $100 OFF on Pre-Order of Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 at Giztop (Coupon)

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Nov 3, 2021

Giztop is giving a $100 discount coupon for the latest Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6”. The tablet which is retailing for $799 is now available for pre-order at a discounted price of $699 only by using the coupon code: LP126100. The coupon expires on 10 November.

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Lenovo XiaoXin Pad Pro is a premium tablet that features a 12.6”, Samsung E4 AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 870 Octa-Core Processor. The tablet comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. XiaoXin Pad Pro is fueled by a powerful 10200mAh battery that and supports 20W fast charging and quick charge 3.0. The tablet features dual 8MP front and 13MP + 5MP rear cameras.

Launched today at a retail price of $799, you can now pre-order Lenovo XiaoXin Pad Pro 12.6” tablet at a discounted price of $699 only by using the coupon code: LP126100.

Please note that this coupon expires on 10 November. So place your order asap.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Upcoming OPPO A95, Reno6 Lite are rebranded versions of this OPPO phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 3, 2021

Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore had recently revealed that the OPPO will be launching the OPPO A95 4G in Southeast Asian markets soon. The company is reportedly planning to launch Reno6 Lite in Colombia. Now the tipster has claimed that these phones will be rebranded version of the OPPO A74 / F19.

Back in April, OPPO announced the OPPO A74 4G and its 5Gv variant. It also unveiled the OPPO F19 in quick succession in India. The F19 specs were identical to the A74. In September, the company announced the OPPO F19s in India as new color variants of the F19. Now, the brand is gearing up to launch the OPPO A95 4G and Reno 6 Lite.

As mentioned above, these phones will offer the same design and specs as the F19 / A74. However, these handsets may arrive in different colors and RAM/storage combinations.

OPPO A95 / Reno6 Lite specifications

The OPPO A95 / Reno6 Lite is expected to arrive with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. It will offer a Full HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate.

For selfies, it may feature a 16-megapixel camera. Its back panel has a 48-megapixel primary camera, which could be assisted by a pair of 2-megapixel lenses for depth and macro shots.

The Snapdragon 662 mobile platform could be present under the hood of the device. It may come with a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 33W fast charging. It will come preloaded with Android 11 and ColorOS 11.1.

The OPPO A95 is expected to come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It is likely to come in color options such as Glowing Starry Black and Rainbow Silver. The details on RAM/storage and color variants of the Reno6 Lite are under wraps.

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boAt to launch Watch Zenit in India soon, with SpO2 & heart rate sensor

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Nov 3, 2021

boAt is gearing up for the launch of a new product in India. The company had recently launched the Watch Vertex in the region, and now, it is planning on releasing the Watch Zenit as well.

The popular smart wearables and hearables maker’s upcoming smartwatch has just been spotted on Amazon India. It sports a 1.3 inch circular IPS display that sports two crown buttons on the side for navigation. This wearable is a budget smartwatch and could even be classified as a fitness tracker as well. Although, it still offers features that are common in modern day smartwatches like an SpO2 blood oxygen tracking, heart rate sensor, and even sleep monitoring.

Furthermore, the Watch Zenit offers more than 100 watch faces and also arrives with support for sports and activity tracking like walking, running, cycling, skipping, badminton, basketball, and football. Notably, the device even features a built in video game called Young Bird, which is quite similar to the flappy bird. In a single full charge, the smartwatch can last for up to seven days.

For protection, it even features IP67 certification for dust and water resistance while we can also see that the smartwatch is listed in three color variants. This includes Black, Silver, and Blue color options. Unfortunately, it is unknown when exactly the product is set to be released in the market, with its pricing also being unlisted as of right now. So stay with us as we will be covering its upcoming launch.

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China 4G smartphone shipments grew for the first time in last 2 years: IDC

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 3, 2021

Last week, Counterpoint Research released its report on China Smartphone Market for Q3 2021 stating that HONOR made a strong comeback. A few days from that, IDC’s report now paints a slightly different story.

HUAWEI P50 Pro Cocoa Gold Featured A — HUAWEI P50 Pro

According to IDC, the China Smartphone Market shipped 80.8 million units in the third quarter of 2021. Although the number seems big, the overall shipments actually dropped by 4.7% YoY.

As per the research firm, the decline in shipments was due to the rise in average unit price and lack of product innovation to pique interest among consumers. Counterpoint also noted the latter as a primary reason for the drop in sales, in addition to component shortages.

Just like Counterpoint, IDC also says that 5G handsets were quite popular in the last quarter. In fact, 5G smartphones accounted for 77% of the total shipments in China in Q3 2021.

However, unlike Counterpoint, IDC adds that 4G smartphones witnessed a growth in sales for the first time in the last two years. This was due to the new 4G-only HUAWEI phones and the continuous demand for entry-level 4G handsets.

China Smartphone Market Q3 2021 IDC — China Smartphone Market Q3 2021 Shipments | Source: IDC

Talking about brands, vivo led the market, followed by OPPO, HONOR, Xiaomi, and Apple respectively. As far as growth is concerned, Apple grew the most by 49.7% YoY due to the launch of the iPhone 13 series, which accounted for 40% of the company’s shipments.

On the other hand, Xiaomi witnessed the lowest growth of 0.1% due to supply constraints. The firm’s Redmi Note 10 series remained out of stock for a longer period of time. But thanks to the Xiaomi MIX 4 and the Redmi 9 series, the brand managed to stabilize its market share.

HONOR easily beat suffering Xiaomi to acquire the third position with the launch of the HONOR 50 series, HONOR X20 series, and HONOR Magic3 series. It was the second-largest growing brand with a 31.7% YoY growth.

Lastly, OPPO did not have any new models to improve its performance. It maintained second place with the OPPO Reno6 series and the OPPO A series. Whereas, vivo continued to dominate the market with the vivo X70 series and iQOO devices.

Black Shark 4S Pro becomes October AnTuTu champion, proves it packs some serious firepower

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 3, 2021

While software optimization is indeed the greatest contributor when it comes to fluidity and the overall experience, benchmarks are still a great way to measure raw power. AnTuTu‘s monthly charts are thus something to take seriously, and the one for last month now shows that the Black Shark 4S Pro is the new champion.

The gaming phone was launched only last month and has topped the nubia Red Magic 6S Pro and iQOO 8 Pro with a whopping benchmark score of 875,902. In comparison, the Red Magic 6S Pro tops at 856,179 while the iQOO 8 Pro has scored 844,078 (via Revü Philippines).

Of course, the difference of around 20,000 between 1st and 2nd ranks is insignificant when the peak scores are nearing a million. But it’s enough to announce the Black Shark 4S Pro as the most powerful Android phone money can buy at the moment. In fact, its score even beats the iPhone 13 Pro Max‘s 843,813 figure.

The fourth position in the chart is held by the previous leader Black Shark 4 Pro. This one is powered by the older Snapdragon 888. The Black Shark 4S Pro, on the other hand, packs the Snapdragon 888+ chip, which is a slightly overclocked version.

The Black Shark 4 Pro is followed by the fifth and sixth rank holders, namely the vivo X70 Pro+ and the Asus ROG Phone 5s.

The midrange field is also dominated by phones with Qualcomm SoCs. Seven out of ten devices on the chart feature Snapdragon 7 series chips, while the remaining pack MediaTek and Kirin processors. The chart is led by the iQOO Z5 with a score of 565,462. The Z5 is trailed by the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G and Xiaomi Civi.

AnTuTu benchmark takes four key areas into consideration – CPU, GPU, user interface, and memory. Figures from each are combined to arrive at a total score. The AnTuTu Top 10 chart only includes phones with at least 1,000 unique benchmark tests, and calculates the average score rather than simply using the highest one.

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Moto G51 launched in China, with Snapdragon 480 Plus, 120Hz Display, & 50MP triple cameras

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Sean

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Nov 3, 2021

Motorola has just launched a new smartphone in China today (3rd November 2021). The Moto G51 has officially been unveiled in the region, which arrives with a 5G enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a triple camera setup.

Specs and Features

The Motorola G51 sports a 6.8 inch IPS LCD HD+ display that offers 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate for a smoother user experience. Under the hood, a 5,000mAh battery pack powers the device with its Snapdragon 480+ SoC. For memory, the device offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (UFS 2.2), which can be further expanded via a microSD card slot, while its RAM can also be virtually expanded by up to 3GB as well. Other features include, Android 11, a fingerprint scanner on the rear, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, a USB Type C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Notably, the smartphone supports both independent networking (SA) and the non independent networking standard (NSA) dual mode 5G and was launched in China with a partnership with China Mobile. For those unaware, China Mobile is a leading telecommunications based company in the country. The device also arrives with Dolby certification for its audio while its rear camera module features three image sensors. This includes a 50 megapixel primary camera, alongside an 8 megapixel and 2 megapixel sensor.

Pricing and Availability

The Moto G51 is priced at 1,499 Yuan (roughly 235 US Dollars) for its single 8GB + 128GB storage configuration. As of right now, it is only available for purchase in China and will be available in offline stores as well. Although, it is currently unknown if the company would be launching this model in the global market as well, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Samsung phones takes top 2 spots on AnTuTu’s Popularity rankings for October 2021

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Sean

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Nov 3, 2021

AnTuTu has just released the popularity rankings list for smartphones for the month of October 2021. This list was shared earlier today (3rd November 2021) and showcased that Samsung took the top two spots.

The popularity list showcases the top models that were added the most as favorites on the known benchmarking platform. Looking at this list, we can see that the South Korean tech giant took the first two spots with its Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G at the top with 97.23 percent and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G taking the second position with 93.94 percent. Meanwhile, the Vivo S10 Pro surprisingly took the third spot on this list with 93.91 percent.

According to AnTuTu’s official website, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has been in the top 3 popularity rankings for a long while now and shows no signs of being dethroned despite the flagship model launching a year old now. Although, AnTuTu stated that the premium build of the device, which as of right now, is the last Galaxy Note model to launch. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 Ultra that came second is the brand’s current gen flagship model that offers top notch specs and features. This also marks the first time this model made it to the top 3 spots in this list.

AnTuTu further added that the third entry came as a surprise. It is the Vivo S10 Pro that was launched earlier this year with a notch display and MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC. Notably, other models on the list include the likes of Meizu 18, iQOO Z5, Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G, Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Honor Magic 3, Honor Magic 3 Pro, and Oppo K9 Pro 5G as well.

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Xiaomi 12 will reportedly hit production next month, MIX 5 development in full swing

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 3, 2021

Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship — the Xiaomi 12 — will reportedly be hitting the mass production stage as early as next month. It will be joined by the Xiaomi MIX 5 later on.

As per reliable tech blogger Digital Chat Station, the standard variant of the Xiaomi 12 will be the first to go on sale, presumably in December. The Pro and Ultra variants will follow soon.

A similar release pattern was seen with the current generation flagship models as well, with the Xiaomi Mi 11 launching in January this year and the Mi 11 Ultra following a few months later in April.

The Xiaomi 12, being a top-of-the-line phone, will obviously be packing specifications to live up to its flagship tag. As such, it is known to be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 898 processor. Rumors have it that the phone will actually be the very first to feature the chip.

The Snapdragon 898 processor will be using Samsung’s 4nm manufacturing process and will employ an octa-core CPU comprised of a Cortex-X2-based main core clocked at 3.0 GHz along with 3x Cortex-A710-based performance cores running at 2.5 GHz. The CPU will be paired with Adreno 730 GPU to take care of the graphically-intensive workloads.

xiaomi 12 screen protector — Xiaomi 12 alleged screen protector (Image: My Drivers)

The Xiaomi 12 is expected to have a curved display and a center-aligned punch hole to house the selfie snapper. Its primary rear camera is known to be a Samsung ISOCELL HP1 sensor with a 50MP resolution.

Moving on to the Xiaomi MIX 5, it is expected to be released a month earlier next year when compared to the MIX 4’s release date. Digital Chat Station says that its development seems speedier than its previous generation.

The Xiaomi MIX 4 hit the shelves on August 10 this year so the MIX 5 will likely be going live sooner in either June or July, or perhaps even earlier.

Xiaomi MIX 4 featured Hands on 17 — Xiaomi MIX 4

The tech blogger further pointed out that the MIX 5 is still under early development stages and is yet to be finalized. Many aspects are still in the verification stage, a possible reason being that it is packed with cutting-edge tech.

Specifications expected with the phone include the Snapdragon 898, just like the Xiaomi 12, paired with a 2K 120Hz display. The RAM + ROM combo may top at 16GB+1TB. Its body is expected to be lighter than this year’s model.

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OPPO Reno7 SE specs could be almost identical to Realme GT Master Edition

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 3, 2021

OPPO reportedly working on the Reno7 series of smartphones for China. The lineup is likely to include three models as Reno7 SE, Reno7, and Reno7 Pro. A Chinese tipster with a good track record has claimed that the Reno7 SE could be a rebranded version of the Realme GT Master Edition.

According to the tipster, Reno7 SE’s configuration is almost the same as the Realme GT Master Edition. Another leaker from China has also backed this claim. New information suggests that the Reno7 SE may differ in departments like refresh rate and fast charging when compared to GT Master Edition.

The Reno7 SE is rumored to house a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. While the GT Master Edition supports a 120Hz refresh rate, the Reno7 SE may support a 90Hz refresh rate.

The handset is expected to arrive with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. For photography, it may feature a 32-megapixel camera on the front and a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel portrait lens.

It was previously reported that the Reno7 SE has Dimensity 920. However, considering that it is a rebranded GT Master Edition, it is expected to feature the Snapdragon 778G chip. The Reno7 SE is likely to be backed by a 4,300mAh battery. Instead of 65W fast charging available on the Realme phone, the Reno7 SE supports 60W rapid charging.

There is no word on the pricing of the Reno7 SE. OPPO is likely to announce along with Reno7 and Reno7 Pro later this month.

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Xiaomi, Redmi Snapdragon 870 phones coming soon, specifications emerge

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 3, 2021

Recent reports have revealed Xiaomi will be launching two Snapdragon 870 SoC powered phones soon in China. The first will be carry a Xiaomi branding and the other one could be a Redmi device. A reliable Chinese leaker has shared the key details of both smartphones.

The leak reveals that Xiaomi’s Snapdragon 870 powered smartphone will be fitted with a 6.7-inch OLED display with curved edges. While its resolution is not known, it is expected to carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It will feature a 5,000mAh battery to keep the lights on. The battery will be coupled with 67W fast charging and 33W wireless charging.

For photography, it will feature a 108-megapixel or a 50-megapixel primary camera and it will feature a front camera of 20-megapixel. It will offer other features like Harmon Kardon speakers and an X-axis motor.

On the other hand, Redmi’s Snapdragon 870 phone will feature a Samsung supplied flat OLED panel of 6.6 inches. It will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, JBL powered dual speakers, and an X-axis motor. The leaker did not share the final marketing names of both models.

In related news, a Xiaomi phone with model number 2112123AC has been certified by the 3C authority of China. The certification has revealed that it is a 5G-ready phone, which may ship with a 67W fast charger. It is yet to be confirmed whether it will be debuting in the Chinese market as a Xiaomi or a Redmi device.

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Hisense F60 5G smartphone for elderly people officially announced in China

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Jeet

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Nov 3, 2021

Hisense Communications has today launched its new 5G smartphone — Hisense F60 5G at the 9th China Mobile Global Partner Conference. It seems that the company is targeting this new product at elderly people and comes with features suitable for them.

The company adds that the smartphone’s features include family protection, health protection, minimal interaction, and enjoyment of life. Currently, the company has revealed the pricing and availability details of the Hisense F60 5G.

There’s a family guard feature that includes four major features — remote assistance for voice-based communication, electronic fence for safe range activities, one-key SOS in case of emergency, and fall detection through sensors.

As for the Health Guard feature, the phone comes with sensors for body temperature, heart rate monitoring, and blood oxygen level, allowing elderly people to monitor their health. In addition to that, Hisense’s health analysis algorithm provides health evaluation results, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

The smartphone features a 6.81-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The device is running the Android operating system and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging technology.

In the camera department, the phone has a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel camera sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The front-facing 16-megapixel camera sensor is housed inside a punch-hole cutout.

The device also comes with a minimal and interactive user interface, offering more intuitive icons and larger fonts as well as reducing the system information density and menu depth.

The company says that the Hisense F60 5G smartphone has been optimized for general applications. It collected popular apps used by elderly people to meet the entertainment quota and also reduces the possibility of installing non-secure apps.

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Meizu mBlu Blus+ Active Noise Cancellation Earphones launched in China for 219 yuan ($34)

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Jeet

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Nov 3, 2021

After teasing the Meizu mBlu Blus+ true wireless earbuds, the company has today officially launched them in its home country China. Priced at 219 yuan (approximately $34), they come in Azure color option and are now available for purchase through Meizu Mall, Meizu Stores, JD.com, Tmall, Suning.com, Pinduoduo, Douyin, and more online retailers.

The Meizu mBlu Blus+ Active Noise Cancelling Earphones come with a 12mm crossover super-large diaphragm that offers thumping bass performance. There’s also a crossover structure composed of soft TPU and rigid LCP which allows a pure high-frequency sound quality performance.

As for the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), the earphones come with support for up to 30dB and 5000Hz ultra-wideband noise reduction. While ensuring bass and pure mid-and high-frequency sound quality, features like ANC and ENC are added to greatly improve the overall experience of the earphones.

It has a dual-mic noise reduction setup that can make voice beamforming through the best position of dual microphones, combined with an ENC algorithm to make the voice clearer and more natural, and can also adapt to a variety of environments.

There’s quick connection support for devices running Flyme and opening the charging box will pop up a connection screen on the smartphone. As for the battery life, it comes powered by a 43mAh battery and a 520mAh charging case, offering 30-hour battery life.

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WhatsApp could soon extend the “delete for everyone” time limit window

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Jeet

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Nov 3, 2021

Lately, WhatsApp has been adding several new features to the platform to ensure that the instant messaging application remains the top player in its category. Now, the company is working on a feature that could prove to be helpful to many users.

The platform already allows users to delete a message sent to another user but there’s a limited time window of around one hour where the user can basically undo sending a message. Now, it is being reported that the company is testing a feature that could extend the window for deleting the message.

As of now, it is not known how long the “delete for everyone” feature will extend the time limit going forward but a report coming from WABetaInfo shows a prompt showing up for a message sent more than two months ago.

There’s a possibility that the company may have completely removed the time limit for deleting the message but that seems unlikely. We’ll have to wait for more information to surface online to know about the time limit.

It is also not known if the extended window for deleting messages will work for messages sent before the new feature gets rolled out or be available only for the messages that are sent after the feature is released.

If the company is actually planning to roll out this extended time limit for the “delete for everyone” feature for WhatsApp, then it will first be available to beta testers and will then be released to everyone in a stable build for Android as well as iOS.

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