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Giveaway: Win A Redmi Note 11 Pro Phone

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Nov 1, 2021

A few days back, we learned that the Redmi Note 11 Pro models will come to India under Xiaomi branding. Today, the same source reveals that the vanilla Redmi Note 11 will retain the Redmi branding for Xiaomi’s largest market outside its home country.

Redmi Note 11 All Colors Featured A — Redmi Note 11

According to reliable MIUI tipster Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz), Xiaomi might launch the Chinese Redmi Note 11 in India as Redmi Note 11T 5G. Since this piece of information comes from MIUI code, it will be most likely true.

The strings shared by the leaker reveal that the Redmi Note 11 is codenamed evergo, while the yet-to-release POCO M4 Pro 5G bears codename evergreen. We learned about these devices back in August. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10T 5G, which is expected to debut in India is codenamed evergoin.

As mentioned in the beginning, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro+ are also anticipated to go official in India. These phones will be called Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge in the country.

This suggests that India may get different Redmi Note 11 Pro handsets. Unfortunately, no information is available regarding these devices. But we expect to learn about them in the coming days.

At present, it’s not known when the three Redmi Note 11 smartphones from China will make their way to India.

Best Deals on Gaming Keyboards at Amazon India

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Nov 1, 2021

Amazon India under the Great Indian Festival is giving out amazing discounts on various tech products including some of the best gaming keyboards in the market. So here’s a curated list of some of the best deals on gaming keyboards available at Amazon India right now. Please note that this list is in no specific order but each product offers really good value for money in its price segment.

Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard

Avg. Retail Price: ₹4000 Discount Price: ₹3495

Being one of the best RGB gaming keyboards in its price segment, this keyboard is specially designed for e-sports players, pro gamers, and aspiring gaming enthusiasts. Logitech is already a well-established brand when it comes to keyboards and the G213 Prodigy is a great option for people who are looking out for a good quality but reasonably priced gaming keyboard.

Key Features:

RGB Gaming keyboard
4 x Faster than standard keyboards
Full-sized keyboard specifically designed for e-sports, speed, durability, and productivity
Slim body design perfect for pro gamers
Integrated palm rest and adjustable angle for long term comfort
Performance tuned with multi-key input
Ultra-quick responsive key
Anti-ghosting gaming matrix tuned for optimal gaming performance
Dedicated media control – instant play/pause/mute
Backlit keyboard
Brilliant color spectrum
Personalize 5 individual lighting zones
Synchronize lighting effects with other Logitech G devices using Logitech gaming software

Redgear Blaze Semi-Mechanical wired Gaming keyboard

Avg. Retail Price: ₹1000 Discount Price: ₹839

Specially designed for pro gamers and e-sports players. The keyboard is perfect for gaming tournaments and both online and offline matches. Designed for low as well as high DPIn gamers, this keyboard comes with a special windows key lock option to avoid in-game pop-ups and enjoy an uninterrupted and seamless gaming experience.

Key Features:

Wired gaming keyboard
3 LED color backlight
Illuminated keys
Floating Keycaps
Highly responsive and durable keys
Long life of up to 10 million keystrokes
19 Keys Anti-ghost
Windows key lock option

Cosmic Byte CB-GK

Avg. Retail Price: ₹2000 Discount Price: ₹1699

Cosmic Byte CB-GK is specially designed for pro gamers and aspiring players. Featuring 10 special backlighting effects, the keyboard comes with blue / brown Outemu switch keys for a greater tactile experience. It also features a 1.8m long cable with a USB interface and all key anti-ghosting functions.

Key Features:

Wired Neon gaming keyboard
Sleek aluminum body
Rainbow LED backlighting
Flat profile with adjustable tilt mechanism
Blue / Brown switch keys
All keys Anti-Ghosting
Multimedia hotkeys
Long life of up to 50 million keystrokes
Scratch-resistant keys

Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 SE Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard

Avg. Retail Price: ₹15000 Discount Price: ₹12999

The wired mechanical gaming keyboard is made with a highly durable aircraft-grade silver anodized brushed aluminum frame and supports multi-color RGB backlighting function. With 8MB independent profile storage and rapid-fire key function, you can easily play your best game using this keyboard. Simply put, this customizable keyboard is made to endure and last.

Key Features:

Wired mechanical gaming keyboard
Rapid Fire advantage with fast 1.2mm actuation
Aircraft-grade silver anodized brushed aluminum frame
White PBT double-shot keycaps
8MB independent profile storage – Store up to 3 different profiles without using external software
Multi-color RGB backlighting
Corsair iCUE software – sync across compatible peripherals, coolers fans, etc
Dynamic lighting control, macro programming, and full-system lighting sync with iCUE software
Variant: Cherry MX Speed – White

Cosmic Byte CB-GK-02 Corona Wired Gaming Keyboard

Avg. Retail Price: ₹1300 Discount Price: ₹999

This keyboard is specially designed to make your gaming experience smooth and extra special. With 9 separate backlighting effects, you can change your background according to your mood and add to the fun element of your game. The scratch-resistant keys help you maintain the keyboard even under rough usage. It’s perfect for aspiring gamers and people looking out for a cheap but interesting gaming keyboard.

Key Features:

Wired gaming keyboard
7 color RGB backlit
9 backlighting effects
4 adjustable brightness modes
19 Anti-ghosting keys
Easy to clean keys with scratch-resistant inscriptions
Long life of up to 10 million keystrokes

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

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Geely’s EV brand ‘Geometry’ reportedly planning to integrate HarmonyOS on its cars

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Nov 1, 2021

Huawei‘s HarmonyOS is about finding a new home if the latest report from China is anything to go by. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that carmaker Geely’s Geometry is planning to utilize the HarmonyOS for the next five years.

Geometry is Geely’s independent pure electric sub-brand focused on the manufacture of sedans, SUVs, and others. The plan will see the cars get powered with HarmonyOS just like the Arcfox Alpha S co-developed by BAIC and Huawei. The HarmonyOS-powered electric car is expected to start shipping in Q4 2021.

There is no official word from both Huawei and Geely regarding this rumor but it won’t be surprising if it ends up happening. Apart from the partnership with BAIC, Huawei is developing the HarmonyOS as a cross-platform operating system that will integrate seamlessly across different platforms. Since the US ban which crippled its smartphone business, the Chinese tech giant has been looking at various ways of expanding its business. One of such is an increased focus on the automobile industry.

The company earlier this year, announced a partnership with BYD to integrate the BYD Han with the Huawei Mobile Service for cars. The HMS for cars is also installed on the 2021 Mercedes Benz S-Class in the Chinese market.

ITHome reports several Huawei insiders to have hinted that they have not heard of such plans. The Chinese blog also disclosed that Huawei officials did not respond to requests for comments about the rumor.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Hands-on: Brings 120W Charging and a Better Display

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Nov 1, 2021

One of the biggest launches last month was the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ in China. The Redmi Note series has always been extremely popular among the young generation, and the latest lineup continues to bring forth impressive upgrades without a significant increase in the overall pricing. A highlight upgrade in the top-end model in the series, the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, turned out to be a flagship exclusive feature until now — 120W HyperCharge support. But there are a lot of other features to be excited about the new Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus.

Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus review:

Let’s take a quick look at the phone in our Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus hands-on.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus comes with a familiar design, especially when you look at its camera module. However, on closer inspection, you would realize that it’s not exactly the same design as the previous generation model. The camera module gets larger sensors and their numbers have increased too. But overall, you get the same Redmi Note series vibe as its predecessors.

The new Redmi model is flatter at the back much like the iPhone models but of course, it doesn’t feel as premium. The back is made out of AG frosted glass and has a better hands-on feel than the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus review JBL Headphone jack featured

The Note 11 Pro Plus has also been upgraded in terms of functionality. It is not only equipped with NFC, IR blaster, and stereo dual speakers but also features an X-axis linear motor and a 3.5mm headphone jack. And the SIM tray also supports MicroSD card. In terms of design and functionality, the Note 11 Pro Plus is indeed an upgrade compared to the 10 Pro.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus gets a new Samsung AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate, one of the best in its price range. We tried playing an HDR video and the overall experience is an upgrade to its predecessor with excellent contrasts. However, instead of the latest generation of Corning Gorilla Victus Glass found on the 10 Pro, you now get a Corning Gorilla Glass. At first glance, we wouldn’t say this display is perfect, but it’s a really good screen for a phone that’s affordable.

The JBL stereo speakers also sound good for a phone in this price range. And of course, 120W charging will ensure juicing up your phone will never be an issue. It takes just 10 minutes to charge to 76%, which practically should give you a day’s worth of usage.

We’ll take a closer look into the phone’s performance, battery, and of course the cameras in our in-depth review soon. But for now, enjoy the hands-on images of the Redmi Note 11 Pro down below.

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If you have any specific questions or features that you would like us to test out, feel free to share them in the comments.

By the way, in case you missed it, we are giving away one Redmi Note 11 Pro phone to a lucky Gizmochina reader. You can participate from the widget down below.

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DJI’s new Action 2 camera overheats & there’s no fix yet in Europe & the UK

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 1, 2021

Last week, renowned Chinese drone maker DJI launched a portable action camera dubbed DJI Action 2 camera. The camera was a successor of the Osmo Action camera and is positioned to take on the GoPro Hero 10 Black.

The DJI Action 2 adopts a portable modular design. The camera itself measures just 39mm square and 22mm deep. The compact design meant the internal components are crammed into a smallish form factor. That itself may have created an issue that users may face unless a software update is pushed soon.

YouTuber Geeksvana has shared a video where he reviewed the Action 2 camera. The YouTuber revealed that the camera’s capabilities are somewhat limited in Europe and the UK. This is due to some inherent regulatory bottlenecks in these regions. As a result, the camera can become extremely hot when it is used for video recording at high frame rates and resolutions. The review shows the camera started overheating after 3 minutes when it is used at 4K/120 FPS while at 4K/30 FPS, it became hot in less than 6 minutes.

Ordinarily, the DJI Action 2 features a ‘High-Temperature Mode’ which effectively deals with this issue but due to regulatory restrictions, DJI is unable to activate this mode on the models shipping to the EU and UK. The regulations are enacted to protect the consumers, though.

We have no idea how DJI will resolve this issue for the affected region. You would want to have this at the back of your mind when shopping for the Action 2 camera if you are in the UK or EU.

To recall, the DJI Action 2 features a 12MP lens with a 155-degree FOV. The camera is capable of recording 4K videos. It equally sports a 1.76-inch OLED touchscreen protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. The modular design makes it possible to mount a second screen as well as add the DJI mic or other third-party products to the device.

The Action 2 carries an entry price tag of $399. You wouldn’t want to shell out this amount for a camera that can record for up to 30 minutes without heating up.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra tipped to feature larger zoom camera and ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

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Nov 1, 2021

We have been hearing more about the Xiaomi 12 series lately. Recently, a leaker revealed the rear camera setup of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. A few days later, yet another tipster now discloses a bit more information about one of these cameras. At the same time. He also spills the beans on the type of fingerprint sensor that will be used in this phone.

According to a leakster who goes by the name of 熊猫很禿然 (Panda is Bald) on Weibo, the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Ultra will feature a larger zoom camera. He says that the handset will come equipped with a 1/1.5” periscope camera with 5x optical zoom. For comparison, the Mi 11 Ultra’s 48MP 5x periscope measures 1/2.0” in size.

Previously, Digital Chat Station revealed that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will not come with a 200MP camera as earlier reports suggested. Instead, the phone will arrive with three 50MP sensors. Panda is Bald also corroborates the same.

As one of these 50MP sensors is now said to sport a 5x periscope lens, the other two must be paired with wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lenses respectively.

Additionally, the tipster also says that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will house an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor underneath its display. If this is true, then it will be the first Xiaomi smartphone with such an implementation.

That’s because, so far, Xiaomi has only used optical in-screen fingerprint sensors for its handsets. However, it is worth noting that the Mi 5s from 2016 had an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor but on the chin instead of underneath the display.

That said, we expect to learn more about the Xiaomi 12 Ultra in the coming days ahead of its official launch.

Poco executive discusses the future of the company: Poco smartwatches and earbuds upcoming?

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Nov 1, 2021

Poco is easily one of the fastest-growing smartphone ‘sub brands’ around and has seen huge success since its very first device itself that launched back in 2018 – the Poco F1. Fast forward to three years later and the brand has gone independent from Xiaomi and is seeking to expand into other products, starting with ecosystem products.

Poco ecosystem products

In an interview with Android Authority, Poco revealed that it’s expanding into ecosystem products in 2022. This doesn’t come as a surprise though considering almost every smartphone brand now has its own ecosystem of sorts. It, after all, allows for a more seamless experience while also building brand loyalty.

“We always think smartphone plus IoT is a key strategy for us,” Poco Global head Kevin Qiu said.

Poco’s head of product marketing, Angus Ng added saying that while “nothing is actually off-limits,” it’s starting small at first. “Coming out with ecosystem products, I think we still need to stay close to our brand philosophy and product philosophy. So we need to somehow play it more on the safer end, to begin with (sic).”

This suggests that audio products, followed by wearables and power banks could be the first products towards building a Poco ecosystem.

An ecosystem typically includes tablets as well. This market is something that Poco isn’t planning on entering anytime soon though considering high competition:

“On the tablet side, yeah tablets have been huge in the industry in the last year and a half because of the pandemic. But it’s because it’s been huge and kinda crowded, (that) it’s even harder for us to enter from that perspective.”

Poco software

Moving on to what Poco does best – smartphones – the company’s next offering will likely be the Poco M4 Pro. The device has been touted as being a rebranded Redmi Note 11 by many. Poco is known for simply slapping their own logo atop devices that were originally Xiaomi and reselling them, but that is said to change now.

The company is looking to further differentiate itself from Xiaomi and Redmi in terms of software. Sure, you do get a Poco launcher, but that has mostly been it. Qiu now says that further customizations and aesthetics for the software to bring it more in line with Poco’s hardware designs are being considered.

And as for the dilemma of software updates, Qiu had the following to say:

“As of right now we’re actually still discussing and talking to the MIUI team about being a part of that plan. As of right now, I can’t confirm anything about three plus four [three years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches – ed], we’re still staying with two plus three right now for all of our devices.”

Poco Snapdragon 888 phones

Last but not least was the question of why Poco chose to stick to Snapdragon 870 and has not released any device with the latest Snapdragon 888 chip:

“After internal testing with a lot of our R&D and product managers, we found out that (the Snapdragon) 865 from last year was an amazing chipset. In terms of performance, stability, and cooling in general. And 870 was able to keep all of those great attributes and become even better. When some of the first flagship Android devices pushed out 888, the major concern was overheating and power consumption.”

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Here’s the leaked images of the upcoming Intel ARC Alchemist GPUs

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Nov 1, 2021

The images of the upcoming Intel graphics card from its ARC Alcehmist series have just been leaked. This offers us a look at the design of both the new high end and entry level graphics card.

The images were shared by Moore’s Law is Dead who has also shared other key details about the upcoming Team Blue GPUs in the past. In the YouTube video, we can see what appears to be the live images of the new ARC Alchemist series of GPUs (high end model in particular). Notably, Moore’s Law is Dead had previously also shared the renders of the graphics card back in October. And now, the live images reveal that the GPU’s design is in line with the renders we had reported on.

Reportedly, these images showcase the finalized design for the high end ARC Alchemist GPU’s shroud design. Furthermore, MLID added that the GPU could feature up to 32 Xe Cores while also sharing renders of the upcoming entry level Alchemist GPU with 8 Xe Cores. Looking at the high end variant first, we can see that the GPU features a dual fan design that is similar to the renders we had previously covered. The shroud features a silver color scheme and have two 9 blade fans that also have the Intel branding. The power connectors is now housed on the side of the card and is the 8+6 pin configuration that has a maximum power draw rating of 300W.

On the other hand, the entry level GPU from Intel will feature a single fan but with a shroud that has a similar silver color scheme as well. It sports a compact design with a dual slot form factor and would likely arrive with a single 6 pin connector. This card will be placed in the entry level and would compete with Nvidia‘s lower priced GTX 16 series. However, due to supply constraints and scalping, the prices of these lower end cards have also sky rocketed. So, the chipmaker has a great opportunity within the current market. Although, we will have to wait for an official launch to know for sure.

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Huawei Watch Fit with 1.64-inch AMOLED display, SpO2 monitor launched in India

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Nov 1, 2021

Huawei launched the Huawei Watch Fit in India today, ahead of Diwali. The smartwatch made its global debut a few months back and was recently teased by Amazon India. It comes with several cool features such as a large 1.64-inch AMOLED display, SpO2 monitor, in-built GPS, 97 sports mode, and more.

Huawei Watch Fit launched in India.

– 1.64" AMOLED display
– Free Huawei Mini speaker as an Introductory offer
– SpO2 monitor
– Heart rate monitor
– Colour options
Sakura Pink, Isle Blue and Graphite Black

Price: ₹8,990 pic.twitter.com/L0LaCpumkG

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) November 1, 2021

The Huawei Watch Fit is currently listed on Amazon for Rs. 14,990. It’s exclusive to that store. Multiple color options are available to pick from namely Pomelo Red, Distilled Blue, Sakura Pink, and Graphite Black. Its introductory offer includes a Huawei Mini speaker for free with the purchase of the watch.

The Huawei Watch Fit features a 1.64-inch Vivid AMOLED display, offering a 280×456 resolution. It comes with 300 different dials for customization to the heart’s content.

The watch has support for 97 sports modes which includes the new jump rope mode. It also comes with features like animated workouts, automatic identification of swimming styles, SWOLF score, and many more. As for the battery life, the company is claiming that it can last up to 10 days.

Further, the device has 24/7 heart rate monitoring, 24/7 blood oxygen monitoring, sleep tracking, menstrual tracking, stress monitoring, and of course, SpO2 tracking to measure blood oxygen levels. It also supports call notifications, application alerts, music playback control, NFC payment, and can also control compatible smart home appliances.

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ASUS working on a Surface Pro-like laptop that docks with an eGPU for gaming: Leak

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Nov 1, 2021

ASUS is apparently planning on launching a new notebook that will be the successor to the ROG Flow X13. A recent leak revealed the design of this upcoming notebook, which bears resemblance to the Surface Pro laptops from Microsoft.

+ ROG Flow Z13 (not to be confused with Flow X13) pic.twitter.com/DLH7fmNHVt

— Ev (@evleaks) October 31, 2021

The leak was shared by known tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks), with the images showcasing a thin and light laptop that appears to be similar to the new Surface Pro 8 in terms of design. This laptop in question will reportedly be called the ROG Flow Z13. For those unaware, the ROG Flow X13 was a convertible laptop that could be connected to an external eGPU (external GPU) from the Taiwanese PC maker.

This external GPU is called the XG Mobile that could boost the gaming performance of the thin and light convertible notebook. Apart from just gaming, the eGPU also acted as a USB dock that offered a number of port. In other words, the ultrabook could technically be turned into a full fledged gaming rig with the right peripherals. So, it won’t be far fetched to assume that the upcoming ROG Flow Z13 could also support the same.

At the moment, finer details regarding this laptop is still unknown. We only have a leaked image to go on for now, so take this report with a pinch of salt. But with CES 2022 being an upcoming major event, we could expect this device to be showcased in the conference, which is set to be held in January 2022.

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Meizu mblu’s first smartphone in 3+ years may launch soon

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Nov 1, 2021

Back in September, Meizu brought back its ‘mblu’ (Blue Charm) brand from the dead. Soon after its revival, Mblu announced its own sub-brand called ‘lifeme’ for lifestyle products. A few days later, mblu Blus TWS earphones made their debut. Now, more than a month later, Mblu’s first smartphone in three years called mblu 10 makes its appearance on the web.

According to a report by ITHome, an upcoming Mblu-branded smartphone called mblu 10 briefly emerged on the eCommerce platform Suning. The device’s promotional banner was spotted by netizens on Suning’s Meizu store.

The image shows a phone with a Meizu 18-like rear design but with a dewdrop notch on the front. From the low-quality picture, we can see that the handset will arrive in at least three colors, namely black, white, and green.

Unfortunately, we cannot tell for sure whether the device will have a triple or a dual-camera setup from the pixelated image. Though it appears to have three cameras, we cannot rule out the possibility of the middle one being a random AI branding or something else.

That’s because the recently launched Redmi Note 11 also looks like it has quad-cameras from the distance. However, in reality, it only has a dual-camera system.

As of now, we know nothing about the Meizu mblu 10. But we expect to learn more about this phone before its official launch in the coming days.

The Meizu mblu 10 will succeed the Meizu mblu 6T (aka Meizu M6T) from 2018.

Get Redmi Buds 3 Lite for $19.90 at Giztop

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Nov 1, 2021

Redmi Buds 3 Lite is now available for $19.90 only at Giztop.

WHERE TO BUY

Redmi Buds 3 Lite at $19.90 @Giztop

Redmi Buds 3 Lite features an in-ear design and comes with 6mm Hi-Fi drivers that bring you an excellent audio experience. These latest budget earbuds from Redmi, come with Electronic Noise cancellation, the latest Bluetooth v5.2, and a special low latency mode for gaming.

Supporting multi-functional touch control, Redmi Buds 3 Lite is IP54 certified water and dustproof and gives you up to 5 hours of continuous playback on a single charge and 18 hours with the charging case.

Launched just a couple of days back, you can now buy Redmi Buds 3 Lite for $19.90 only at Giztop. Please note that this is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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

Meizu mblu Blus+ TWS earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation to launch on November 3

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Nov 1, 2021

In September this year, Meizu’s mBlu sub-brand made a comeback after it was shut down for about 1269 days. One of the first products coming from this new brand was mBlu Blus true wireless earbuds.

Today, the company has officially confirmed thorugh a teaser poster that an upgraded version of the same in China, dubbed as Meizu mBlu Blus+ will be officially launched in its home country China on 3rd November.

Previously, it was confirmed by the brand that the product will be available in the “Azure” color scheme but nothing much has been revealed yet. It will be interesting to see how the Plus variant will be different from the standard model available now.

The recently launched Meizu mBlu Blus comes with 12mm drivers and connects via Bluetooth 5.2, along with support for quick pairing with Meizu smartphones. These IPX4-rated earbuds also come with support for touch gestures controls.

There’s also Active Noise Cancellation for up to 30dB. The TWS earphones come powered by a 43mAh battery each, whereas the charging case includes a 520mAh battery. The company claims that it offers up to 30 hours of usage without ANC and with ANC enabled, the battery life reduces to about 25 hours.

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Xiaomi Pad 5 launched in Bangladesh with WQHD+ 11″ display, India launch still awaited

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Nov 1, 2021

Xiaomi Pad 5 has now gone live in Bangladesh in two storage variants. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage is priced at BDT 30,999 (~$359) while the 6GB + 256GB will cost you BDT 33,999 (~$394). It will be available across a multitude Mi Authorized Stores across the country.

Finally, you can come out of #KIDSTAB!
Say #hi5 🖐 to #XiaomiPad5:https://t.co/KTqfBReXug

Xiaomi Pad 5 comes with two different colors and variants:
6GB+128GB @ BDT 30,999
6GB+256GB @ BDT 33,999 #PlayHardWorkSmart #XiaomiBangladesh pic.twitter.com/cznDLCnHT6

— Xiaomi Bangladesh (@MiBangladesh) November 1, 2021

The slate made its debut in China earlier this year following which it made its way to Europe. There, it was completely sold out within minutes. It was then released in Indonesia.

The Xiaomi Pad 5 features a large 11-inch LCD screen with a WQHD+ resolution (2560×1600), a smooth refresh rate of 120Hz, a PPI of up to 275, and a contrast ratio of 1500:1. It is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 860 processor.

The tablet packs a single 13MP camera with an LED flash at the rear. For selfies, there is a single 8MP camera at the front which also supports face unlock. A quad-speaker setup has been implemented for audio needs.

All of its components are supplied juice via an 8720mAh battery with 22.5W charging support. The tablet runs a custom MIUI version based on Android 11 that has been optimized specifically for tablet devices. The OS brings features such as custom input methods, split screens, small windows, parallel windows, and other functions.

There is still no sign of an Indian release yet. Some have speculated that it’s launched in Bangladesh because it doesn’t have to compete with Apple’s iPad there considering the lack of official Apple dealership in the country. But in India, the story is different, although Xiaomi may launch the tablet in the country in the coming weeks.

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Redmi Watch 2 is now available at Giztop for $79

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Nov 1, 2021

Redmi Watch 2, the successor to the original Redmi watch is now available for $79 only at Giztop.

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Redmi Watch 2 at $79 @Giztop

Redmi Watch 2 features a 1.6 inch AMOLED display with 320 X 360p resolution and 63.7% screen-to-body ratio. Featuring ultra-thin bezels, the smartwatch comes with 100 plus watch face and supports the always-on-display function.

Redmi Watch 2 is a one-stop health management device as it comes with a 24 X 7 Heart rate monitor, a SpO2 blood oxygen monitor, stress monitor, sleep tracker, menstrual cycle tracker, breath exercises, and more than 100 sports modes with auto-detection function. (Auto-detection works only for some specific sports)

Powered by a 225mAh battery the smartwatch gives you 12 days of battery life on normal mode and 7 days on heavy usage. The watch is 5ATM waterproof and supports GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, and Galileo navigation systems.

Available in three colors viz: White, Blue, and Black, Redmi Watch 2 which was launched just a couple of days back, is now available for sale at Giztop for $79 only. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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

XPeng EV sales jump by 233% in October 2021, selling over 10,000 cars

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Nov 1, 2021

XPeng has just revealed its sales report for the month of October 2021. The company has seen sizeable growth in sales with its total sales crossing 10,000 EV units in just one month alone.

According to the known Chinese electric vehicle maker, it completed 10,138 deliveries of its electric vehicles in October 2021, which marked a whopping 233 percent year on year. Out of the 10,000 units, 6,044 of these were the P7 model that also saw a massive 187 percent surge in shipments year on year. Notably, this also marked the second month in which the company broke past the 10,000 unit mark despite the ongoing global chip shortage that has affected the automobile market.

In October, XPeng shipped 6,044 P7 smart sports sedans along with 3,657 G3, and G3i smart SUVs as well. On the other hand, the P5 smart family sedans that was launched in September 2021 has also managed to ship 437 units in October, showcasing its demand. As of the end of last month, the automobile maker managed to ship 66,542 electric vehicles, which also translates to an impressive 289 percent year on year rise in deliveries. Out of this figure, the P7 model is the most dominant again, representing about 45,271 units of the total deliveries.

All of this is made possible from the company’s efforts in “supercharging facilities to address increasing customer demand.” For those unaware, XPeng is a leading smart EV brand from China and has also been referred to as a Chinese Tesla rival in the past. It even its support infrastructure spread all across a number of Chinese cities. Furthermore, these figures also highlight the robust growth for the company and the rising consumer demand it is facing. So XPeng could very well be on its way to dethrone Tesla sometime in the future.

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Xiaomi Fast LCD Monitor 24.5-inch 240Hz launched at ¥1,599 ($250)

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Nov 1, 2021

Last year, Xiaomi launched a 24.5-inch monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate in China with model number XMMNT245HF. An updated version (XMMNT245HF1) of this product with a 165Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC support made its debut in June 2021. Just a few months later, the Chinese tech giant has now announced yet another new monitor in the series with a 240Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium support. The latest one is officially called Xiaomi Fast LCD Monitor 24.5-inch 240Hz (XMMNT245HF2).

Xiaomi Fast LCD Monitor 24.5-inch 240Hz Specifications and Features

The latest monitor from Xiaomi sports a 24.5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 16.7 million colors, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 178° viewing angle. The screen has a brightness of 400 nits, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 1ms GTG response time.

The canvas supports AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA DisplayHDR 400, and DC dimming. It covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has a color accuracy of ΔE<1. The display is also certified by TÜV Rheinland and SGS for low blue light emission.

As far as ports are concerned, the monitor comes with 1 x DP 1.2, 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, and DC in. Further, it can be tilted forward and backward, moved up and down, roasted vertically, rotated left and right, and wall-mounted.

The product comes with minimal bezels, an air vent for heat dissipation, a magnetic cover to hide ports, and a hole for cable management. Last but not least, it ships with a base, a stand, a power adapter, a DP cable, and 4 x wall studs.

Xiaomi Fast LCD Monitor 24.5-inch 240Hz Price and Availability

The new 24.5-inch 240Hz monitor from Xiaomi is currently listed on XiaomiYoupin with a price tag of ¥1,599 ($250) and a 3-year warranty. Interested customers can pre-order this product right away in the company’s home country.

At present, it’s not known whether this monitor will make its way to international markets.

Huawei may take on Apple & Samsung smart trackers with its own “S-Tag”

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Nov 1, 2021

Recently, major smartphone brands like Samsung and Apple had launched their smart tags in the market. And now, it appears that Huawei is also working on its own Bluetooth trackers as well to compete with its rivals.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese tech giant has trademarked a new “S-Tag” moniker. This trademark was filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The description of the trademark is quite and doesn’t offer any clear indication as to what the product actually is, but the name more or less confirms that it is a Bluetooth smart tracker.

For those unaware, a smart tag is basically a small electronic products that users can attach/keep with other objects, like a wallet, backpack, and more, to help find them in case they are lost. These smart tag Bluetooth trackers usually use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and ultra wideband (UWB) technology to precisely pin point the tagged object’s location.

Previously, we had also reported on other Chinese brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus working on their own iterations of the Bluetooth tracking device. So, it arrives as no surprise that Huawei might also launch its own smart tag as well. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this product is also unknown at the moment and the available information is quite vague, but we can expect to hear more about this in arriving weeks. At the very least, we do know that this product will be launching in Europe, so stay tuned for more updates.

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