Infinix Note 11 lineup, INBook X1 laptop India launch timeframe confirmed

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Nov 1, 2021

In October, Infinix announced the Note 11 series of smartphones for global markets. Last month, the Chinese manufacturer also announced the INBook X1 laptop. Infinix India has confirmed that the Note 11 lineup and the INBook X1 notebook will debut in India in December.

The Note 11 lineup will be priced between Rs 10,000 (~$133) and Rs 15,000 (~$200) in India. The company will be also releasing the Note 11 Free Fire limited edition model in the country. The Note 11 series has two phones such as the Note 11 and Note 11 Pro. It is yet to be confirmed whether both models will be released together next month.

The Infinix Note 11 Pro has a 6.95-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate display. It is powered by the Helio G96 chipset, 8 Gb of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It runs on Android 11, which is flavored with XOS 10. It has a 64-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel telephoto snapper, and a 2-megapixel bokeh lens on its back. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel.

The vanilla Note 11 has a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The other details of the Note 11 are under wraps.

The Infinix INBook X1 is a metal-bodied laptop, which will be available in India in colors such as Noble Red, Starfull Grey, and Aurora Green. It is expected to arrive in Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 variants and is expected to carry support for fast charging through USB-C port. It appears to be the same device that was announced in the Philippines. The device is expected to carry an aggressive price tag.

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Royole FlexPai 3 render leaked, full design revealed with pop up selfie camera

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Sean

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Nov 1, 2021

While Samsung was one of the first brands to launch a foldable smartphone in the market, it wasn’t the first one to actually release a device with a foldable display. Royole takes that claim with its FlexPai lineup of foldable handsets, and now, we have have information on its upcoming third iteration of this series.

A known tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) shared a new image that was a leaked render of the upcoming FlexPai 3. In other words, the successor of the FlexPai 2 has just been revealed. Looking at the image, it appears that the Chinese smartphone maker has made major changes in design for the next generation of foldable handset. The device now features a dedicated rear mounted camera module and even feature a pop up selfie camera as well, opposed to the single vertically stacked camera module on the side of the display that acted as both the selfie and rear shooter.

Although, the rear camera module now only includes two sensors, which is a downgrade from last gen’s four image sensors. Furthermore, it appears that the device will be an outward folding device, similar to its predecessor, as we can also observe a square shaped area that is bent inward in the other half of the rear panel. This would likely help in accommodating the camera module’s bump when in the folded state.

As of right now, finer details regarding the smartphone is still unavailable. However, the Royole FlexPai 3 was also recently spotted on TENAA (Via XDADevelopers) that revealed some key information. The foldable phone will apparently feature a 7.2 inch display and will be powered by a 3,360mAh battery pack. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have to go on for now.

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Huawei Watch with blood pressure tracking likely to launch in November

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 1, 2021

Hypertension (high blood pressure) can lead to serious health consequences such as heart disease and stroke. Most smartwatches come with health tracking features like blood oxygen content monitor and heart-rate tracker. It is speculated future smartwatches will also allow users to measure blood pressure. It appears that Huawei could be the first brand to launch a smartwatch with such a feature.

Recently, a Chinese tipster with a Weibo account named Changan Digital King claimed that Huawei will be announcing a new smartwatch in November. It appears that this smartwatch may come equipped with a blood pressure tracker.

huawei-watch-gt-2-pro — Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration of Guangdong Province rolled out the list of approved devices. The list included a Huawei smartwatch with support for medical-grade ECG (electrocardiogram) and blood pressure tracker.

In May 2021, Huawei’s president for the consumer business smartphone category, He Gang said that the company’s first smartwatch that supports blood pressure detection had passed the medical device registration test. At that time, it was reported that it will be debuting in the second half of the year in China.

A report from September revealed that Huawei had registered the Huawei Watch D moniker with the EUIPO authority. It is speculated that this device may arrive with support for blood oxygen tracking. Now that November month has started, it is likely that the company may soon tease its first smartwatch with a blood pressure tracker in China. Its launch event could see the arrival of other products like notebooks, FreeBuds Lipstick TWS, and more.

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Nokia T20 tablet debuts in India at ₹15,499 ($207)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 1, 2021

Last week, Flipkart teased the arrival of the Nokia T20 tablet in India. Just a few days later, the product has now finally made its debut in the country. For those unaware, this device is the first-ever tablet from HMD Global. It is a budget offering with longer software support than most of its competitors.

Nokia T20 Price and Availability in India

The Nokia T20 tablet is already up for sale in a single Deep Ocean color option on the company’s official website. It comes in both WiFi-only and LTE variants. It will be also available via Flipkart very soon.

The device retails at the following price tags in the country.

3GB + 32GB (WiFi-only) – ₹15,499 ($207)
4GB + 64GB (LTE) – ₹16,499 ($220)

Nokia T20 Specifications and Features

The Nokia T20 features a metal unibody design measuring 247.6 x 157.5 x 7.8mm in dimensions. The WiFi-only version weighs 465g, while the LTE model is slightly heavier at 470g.

The product flaunts a 10.4-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, 400 nits brightness, and SGS Low blue light certification. It is powered by a UNISOC T610 SoC coupled with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB storage.

The storage on the device can be further expanded through a MicroSD card (512GB). It runs Android 11 with Kids Space, three years of guaranteed security updates, and up to fours years on the enterprise model.

The tablet has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. It features dual stereo speakers, dual microphones with support for Nokia OZO Audio, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB, and a Type-C port.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the product supports dual-band WiFi, GPS/A-GPS (LTE variant), and Bluetooth 5.0. Unfortunately, the device not only has a biometric sensor but also an ambient light sensor. It only comes with an accelerometer.

Last but not least, the product is backed by an 8,200mAh battery with support for 15W USB PD fast charging. However, it ships with a 10W charger.

Apple ranked 4th in China smartphone market in September, with sales jumping over 40%

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Sean

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Nov 1, 2021

A new report from CINNO Research has just revealed the rankings for the top 5 smartphone brands for the month of September 2021. In this month, Apple achieved the fourth spot with its sales seeing a sizeable growth both month on month and year on year.

As per the report, the top 4 smartphone brands include OPPO at the top, with Vivo arriving second and Honor coming in third. On the other hand, Apple came fourth and Xiaomi took the fifth spot. Although, while the rankings showcase the total number of units sold by each brand, but the sales growth paints a different picture. Every other Chinese brands saw a decline month on month while their year on year performance saw a rise.

However, Apple, on the other hand, had strong growth both over the previous month and last year, with its monthly growth being 32.5 percent and annual sales surging by a significant 43.6 percent as well. In other words, the Cupertino based giant saw the highest growth in terms of sales in the Chinese market, with its overall sales reaching 3.7 million units in September alone.

Meanwhile, Oppo shipped around 4.6 million units, while Vivo sold 4.2 million units. Honor took the third spot with 3.8 million units being sold, which means that Apple almost took the third spot. Xiaomi rounded up the list with 3.2 million units being shipped in this month. The CINNO Research added that the primary reason for the explosive growth of the brand is due to the recent launch of its iPhone 13 series along with festive sales in China.

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Google Tensor has quite a lot in common with Samsung Exynos, Pixel 6 code reveals

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 1, 2021

Google has heavily marketed the Tensor as being an in-house chipset but new information has now surfaced showing that the processor isn’t as original as indicated.

Andrei Frumusanu of Anandtech has revealed code showing that Google Tensor shares a lot in common with Samsung’s Exynos chipset (via Notebookcheck). The Tensor has been found to be a mid-point between the Exynos 2100 chip and the upcoming Exynos 2200. Multiple references to the Exynos 9845 (S5E9845) have also been spotted in Google’s own kernel code. In comparison, the Exynos 2100 is internally referred to as the Exynos 9840 (S5E9840).

Exynos 2100 = S5E9840
Tensor / GS101 = S5E9845

Confirmed

— Andrei F. (@andreif7) October 29, 2021

To people annoying me for calling the Google Tensor an Exynos variant, or keep brining up Samsung into the discussion. pic.twitter.com/t7hRh55CHt

— Andrei F. (@andreif7) October 25, 2021

From code alone, it’s quite obvious that Google’s Tensor is more of a heavily-customized Samsung Exynos than being a completely unique chip built from scratch.

Still, benchmarks have indicated that Google has actually put plenty of stuff of their own in the chipset. A recent benchmark comparing various flagship processors showed that the GPU found on the Tensor is the most powerful in the Android world.

While CPU and machine learning benchmarks haven’t been as satisfying, the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have aced speed tests, even outperforming other Android flagships in some cases.

References to the Exynos 9845: https://t.co/8s6XhQIeLj

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) October 28, 2021

In conclusion, Google Tensor may have a strong relationship with Samsung’s Exynos, but its real-world performance has proven that it’s nothing to be concerned about. It would have been a lot cooler though if Google had been more honest.

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Huawei to launch new notebooks, smartwatches, FreeBuds Lipstick TWS, & more this month in China: Tipster

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Nov 1, 2021

Huawei is apparently gearing up for the launch of a number of new products later this month. New information has revealed that the company will be launching new PCs (probably laptops), smartwatches, hearables and more in mid November in China.

The news arrives from tipster @菊厂影业Fans who shared it on his Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). He added that the new Watch GT 3 smartwatch is one of the upcoming products that will be unveiled during a press conference that will likely be around 15 to 20th of November 2021. For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant had recently also launched a new product in the overseas market.

During this press conference for the global market, the brand launched the Nova 9 in Europe with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778, along with the Watch GT 3, and more including the FreeBuds Lipstick TWS earbuds that feature a unique design. The FreeBuds Lipstick TWS earbuds arrive with a charging case that resembles a lipstick case while the buds on the inside feature a red color scheme adding to the lipstick like aesthetic.

Talking about the Watch GT 3, the latest wearable from the company is a smartwatch that sports a 1.43 inches AMOLED that provides 466 x 466 pixels and the PPI density is 326. It offers the usual Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, compass, SpO2, and thermometer sensors. In other words, since the brand has already released the products in the overseas market, an upcoming launch to officially bring these products to its home market of China is likely going to be its next step. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Huawei Sound Joy speaker launched with quad speaker units and 26 hours playback time

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 1, 2021

Huawei has launched the Sound Joy smart speaker for the global market that has been co-engineered with Devialet. The speaker features a cylindrical body and has been made with the outdoors in mind given its compact, ready-for-travel design.

The Sound Joy comprises 4 speaker units capable of firing 79 dBA @ 2 m audio. The audio output is promised to have powerful bass and the tweeter speakers’ fulfill the treble end of the spectrum.

The speaker supports Bluetooth 5.2 and codecs such as AAC and SBC. It has IP67 certification for protection against the elements claiming a safe immersion under 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.

The speaker’s large 8800mAh battery promises a playback time of 26 hours. It can be charged at super-fast 40W and can offer a whole hour of playback at just 10 minutes of charge.

Its height is 202 mm, diameter 73 mm, and weight 680 grams. A large part of its exterior is made of a specially woven fabric offering rugged protection for all outdoor activities.

The Huawei Sound Joy supports a number of smart connectivity features such as shake to pair, touch to phone to instantly transfer a track, and proximity-based auto-discovery. It has a dedicated voice assistant key to activate your phone’s smart voice assistant for memos, reminders, information inquiries, and more.

The Huawei Sound Joy will soon accept pre-orders in France and other markets. It is expected to be shipped on November 10 Its price stands at 149 Euros (~$172).

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OPPO A95 to launch soon in Southeast Asian markets, hands-on images emerge

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 1, 2021

Recent reports have claimed that OPPO is gearing up to launch the OPPO A95 4G. Fresh information shared by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore reveals that the A95 will be heading to Southeast Asian markets this month.

The OPPO A95 4G poster by the tipster reveal that it will be sporting a punch-hole display. The back panel of the device has a vertical triple camera unit. Its left side has volume up and down buttons and it has a power key.

Live shots pic.twitter.com/Ng4fhjnFEj

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) November 1, 2021

The A95 4G will be available in two colors such as Glowing Starry Black and Rainbow Silver. The tipster also shared the live shots of the smartphone. Unfortunately, there is no concrete information on the specs of the A95 4G.

The OPPO A95 4G was recently spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site with 8 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 662 chipset. Its appearance at the certification site revealed that it will come pre-installed with ColorOS 11.1 and a 5,000mAh battery. It is expected to carry support for 33W fast charging. It is likely that it could be a rebranded version of an existing OPPO phone for other markets.

There is a possibility that the OPPO A95 4G could be a rebadged model of the OPPO F19 handset that debuted in India earlier this year. The F19 has a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 662, ColorOS 11.1 based Android 11, 48-megapixel triple cameras, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

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TCL X20 SE and TCL 20A 5G launched; specifications, features, and price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 1, 2021

TCL X20 SE and TCL 20A 5G phones have gone official in the U.S. It is an entry-level phone powered by the Helio P22 chipset. It offers an HD+ display and a 13-megapixel triple camera unit. On other hand, the 20A comes with specs like an HD+ display, Snapdragon processor, and 16-megapixel triple snappers. Here is all the information on the specs, features, and pricing of both smartphones.

TCL X20 SE specifications and features

The TCL X20 SE has a 6.52-inch LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It has a 5-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and its back panel has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The X20 SE is powered by the Helio P22 chipset. It is assisted by 3 GB of RAM. It offers 32 GB of native storage and a microSD card slot. It runs on TCL UI based Android 11.

The X20 SE is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through a USB-C port. The handset offers other features like 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a rear-facing fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

TCL 20A 5G specifications and features

The TCL 20A 5G has a 6.52-inch HD+ display. It is fitted with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel has a triple camera unit, which includes a 16-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 2-megapixel lens.

The 20A 5G is driven by the Snapdragon 480 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The device offers 64 GB of native storage and a dedicated microSD card slot. It also runs on Android 11 and TCL UI.

It has a 4,500mAh battery that can be charged using an 18W charger over a USB-C port. For connectivity, it offers 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mma audio jack. For security, it has a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

TCL X20 SE and 20A 5G pricing and availability

The TCL X20 SE carries a pricing of $160 at Metro by T-Mobile. There is no word on the pricing of the 20A 5G.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro+ teardown video shows the phone’s internal structure

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Jeet

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Nov 1, 2021

Just a couple of days ago, Xiaomi-backed Redmi announced its latest Redmi Note 11 series smartphones in China, which went on sale today. Now, the company has officially shared a teardown video of the top-end model in the lineup — Redmi Note 11 Pro+, showcasing the internal structure of the device.

The teardown beings by showcasing the phone’s back panel, which when removed, reveals the internal structure. The majority of space on the smartphone is occupied by the 4,500mAh battery which supports 120W fast charging.

The upper portion houses the processor, storage, and the three camera sensors — Samsung HM2 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel super-wide-angle, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The 108-megapixel sensor is significantly larger in size compared to the other two sensors. The ultra-wide-angle lens isn’t individually packaged with a metal frame, and the CMOS sensor is directly integrated on the motherboard.

The disassembly of the smartphone also shows JBL symmetrical stereo dual speakers and X-axis linear motors. The speakers come with support Hi-Res Audio as well as Dolby Atmos. The device also comes with VC Liquid Cooling technology to keep the device’s temperature in check during intensive tasks.

The smartphone features a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED Full HD+ display and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, which is coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage.

It runs the Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging technology. The 6GB + 128GB model is priced at 1,899 yuan while the 8GB + 128GB model costs 2,099 yuan. The top-end model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 2,299 yuan.

The newly launched Redmi Note 11 series smartphones are getting great responses from customers in China. The company managed to sell 500,000 units within an hour of being available for purchase in China.

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Lenovo ThinkBook Plus image leak shows secondary screen next to keyboard

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Jeet

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Nov 1, 2021

Many manufacturers are trying to experiment with new designs or elements for laptops to make them more productive. Such devices are not for everyone but they are targeted to a niche audience. Now, it appears that Lenovo is working on a new design for a laptop.

The latest leak coming from Evan Blass shows an image of the upcoming 17-inch Lenovo ThinkBook Plus laptop with a secondary screen. The additional screen is located on the right side of the keyboard and has a size of a tablet.

The secondary screen on the laptop can be used to draw or write something. The leaked image also shows a stylus, indicating that the screen is indeed for creative purposes. Along with the additional display panel, the device will also have a full-size keyboard and a large trackpad, and an extra-wide 17-inch main display.

The laptop has a design similar to the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo that features a secondary 14-inch 32:9 IPS touchscreen display on top of the keyboard which is quite versatile and can be used as a second monitor for games, movies, and more. It can also be split into two smaller 16:9 aspect ratio displays.

Currently, there’s no information available about this new product and Evan Blass has only shared the image. However, we expect to know more about this laptop in the coming weeks if it is set to launch soon. Given the previous track record, we expect the device to get launched at the upcoming CES 2022.

Earlier this year, in January, Lenovo had announced ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 at CES, featuring a 12-inch E-Ink display panel on the lid. This was a successor to the ThinkBook Plus announced at CES 2020 with a similar design.

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OPPO K9s now available for purchase in China; pricing starts at 1,499 yuan ($234)

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Jeet

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Nov 1, 2021

A few days ago, OPPO launched its latest K-series smartphone in China — OPPO K9s 5G as the third model in the series after the launch of K9 and K9 Pro. Today, the smartphone officially goes on sale in China.

The OPPO K9s comes in two memory variants — 6GB RAM + 128GB storage that costs 1,499 yuan (approximately $234) and 8GB RAM + 128GB which is priced at 1,699 yuan which is around $265. It comes in three color options — Obsidian Samurai, Neon Silver Sea, and Magic Purple Quicksand.

The smartphone features a 6.59-inch TFT LCD Full HD+ display with 1080 x 2412 pixels screen resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 16.7 million colors, 401ppi pixel density, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 90.8% screen-to-body ratio. It supports a 6% NTSC color gamut, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 600 nits peak brightness, and Panda Yiqiang Glass protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, coupled with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. It uses multi-dimensional composite liquid cooling, 7 kinds of high thermal conductivity materials to lower the CPU core temperature by 15 degrees.

The device also comes with a HyperBoost game acceleration engine. It is equipped with X-axis linear motor, made in cooperation with keyboard manufacturer Du Jia to bring vibration simulation function to the built-in touch keyboard. It offers three different lighting effects, four types of skins, and six kinds of shaft feel.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel wide-angle primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, the device features a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The handset features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection. It is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 11.2 custom user interface on top. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with support for 30W VOOC fast charging technology which is claimed to charge the phone up to 59 percent in 30 minutes.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 full specifications confirmed before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 1, 2021

Lenovo will be announcing the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 flagship tablet in China tomorrow. Today, the Chinese manufacturer took to its Weibo handle to share the entire specifications of the device. Here is all the information on the specs and features of the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 specifications and features

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 measures 285.61 x 184.53mm. The metal-bodied tablet has a thickness of only 5.63mm. The device weighs 565 grams and houses a 12.6-inch AMOLED display. It supports a QHD+ resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a 16:10 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, and DC dimming. The device runs on ZUI 13 based Android 11.

The Snapdragon 870 chipset is present under the hood of the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6. It ships with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For additional storage, it features a microSD card slot. The device is backed by a 10,200mAh battery, which is coupled with 30W fast charging.

For security, it carries support for face recognition. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel, which is coupled with a ToF sensor. The rear camera setup of the device has a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens. The device is fitted with Dolby Atmos powered quad-speakers by JBL.

The Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is accompanied by a second-generation Xiaoxin stylus that offers 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. It can be attached to the tablet for magnetic charging. The pogo pin slot on the device can be used to connect an optional keyboard accessory. On the connectivity front, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro offers a USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2 port, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, and GPS.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 pricing and availability

The pricing and availability of the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will be confirmed tomorrow. It will be available in Space Gray color only.

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iQOO U5 series coming soon, tipped to rival with Redmi Note 11 lineup

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 1, 2021

iQOO is reportedly working on a couple of new phones. This month could see the arrival of the iQOO Neo6 SE. A Chinese tipster has claimed that it is now prepping the iQOO U5 series for the Chinese market.

The tipster revealed that the iQOO U5 lineup will be rivalling with the Redmi Note 11 series that debuted last week. It is unclear how many devices are included in the U5 lineup. The leak states that it is powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the other specs of the U5.

The iQOO U5 series is expected to debut before the end of the year. Hence, it is likely that the company may announce it in December. As far as this month is concerned, iQOO is likely to announce a Neo branded flagship device and an upper mid-range phone.

The iQOO Neo6 SE is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset. It is speculated to carry support for 66W fast charging. The other details of the Neo6 SE are yet to be revealed.

The rumor mill is also talking about a phone called the iQOO Neo5s. This model is expected to arrive with flagship specs such as Snapdragon 888 SoC and 120W fast charging. It is expected to arrive with as an updated version of the Snapdragon 870 powered iQOO Neo5 that debuted earlier this year in China.

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Huawei AI Speaker 2e launched; available for purchase in China for 199 yuan ($31)

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Jeet

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Nov 1, 2021

As it has become difficult for Huawei to focus on the smartphone business because of the sanctions imposed by the United States, the Chinese giant has been focusing on other products. In line with that, the company has today launched the Huawei AI Speaker 2e, which is now available for purchase for 199 yuan (approximately $31).

The speaker comes in a pill-shaped design and woven mesh look. It comes with LED dot matrix lights that can show several different information on the speaker itself, including times, weather, temperature, and more.

The Huawei AI Speaker 2e has a row of buttons at the top with a yellow-colored button in the center for one-click communication while the other buttons on the speaker are for controlling the playback.

Internally, the device comes packed with a 2.5-inch 6W full-range speaker and a passive radiator for providing a strong bass effect and clear mid-to-high-frequency. There’s also a microphone, enabling users to use the speaker for communication.

Similar to several other recently launched Huawei products, this AI Speaker 2e is also powered by the company’s own HarmonyOS. This means that it can be connected to and networked with other mobile devices powered by the same system.

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Redmi Note 11 series sold more than 500,000 units within an hour in China

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Jeet

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Nov 1, 2021

A couple of days ago, Xiaomi-backed Redmi launched its next-generation Redmi Note 11 series smartphones in its home country China. There are three models in the lineup — Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+.

The newly launched Redmi Note 11 series smartphones were made available for purchase in China today and the company has revealed interesting numbers. It claims to have sold more than 500,000 units of the Redmi Note 11 lineup in just one hour.

Not just that, Xiaomi has also revealed that in just 1 minute and 45 seconds of commencing its Double 11 sale, it managed to sell products worth more than 2 billion yuan. It further added that the sales amount doubled to 4 billion yuan in around 52 minutes and 11 seconds.

Coming to the specifications, the Redmi Note 11 features a 6.6-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz screen refresh rate and an FHD+ screen resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. On the other hand, the two Pro models come with a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ screen resolution of 2400×1080 pixels.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro and Pro+ models are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset, which is manufactured using TSMC’s 6nm process. On the other hand, the standard model is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset.

All the models come with VC liquid cooling for heat dissipation that can effectively reduce the body temperature by 3 degrees. In the camera department, the standard Redmi Note 11 features a 50-megapixel ultra-clear primary camera sensor which is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ come with a 108-megapixel ultra-clear primary sensor, an 8MP super wide-angle, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. All three models feature a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphones are running the Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 out-of-the-box. The standard model is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support while the Pro model packs a 5,160mAh battery with 67W fast charging. The top-end model, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging technology and comes in a power adapter in the box.

As for the pricing, the base model of Redmi Note 11 starts with 4GB RAM and costs 1199 yuan (approximately $187) while the top-end model in the lineup is 8GB + 256GB variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro which costs 2,299 yuan (~$359).

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Samsung reportedly starts mass production of components for the Galaxy S22 series

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Jeet

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Nov 1, 2021

Samsung has been working on its next-generation Galaxy S-series smartphones which will be launched early next year. Now, months ahead of the official launch, a new report claims that the South Korean giant has started mass production of some of the components for the upcoming flagship smartphones.

The report coming from WinFuture claims that Samsung has started mass production of components for the three upcoming flagship phones — Galaxy S22 (SM-S901), Galaxy S22 Plus (SM-S906), and the Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908).

It further adds that the process, which started sometime last week, is currently limited to a small number of parts, such as flex cables. Also, the report says that the company is currently focusing on the US variant and will then work on other models.

As for the launch date, there’s no confirmation about it. Some reports indicate that the devices will go official towards the end of January 2022 while there are other reports indicating the launch sometime in February.

Earlier, there were reports about the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup getting launched in January but apparently, the launch has been pushed back to February as the company is now gearing up to launch the much-delayed Galaxy S21 FE in January 2022. This could happen during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022.

Coming to the specifications, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is rumored to sport a 6.8-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display with a 120HZ refresh rate. The phone will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 SoC or the Exynos 2200 depending on the region.

Its rear-facing camera module may include a 108-megapixel main snapper, a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 10-megapixel periscope zoom lens with 10x optical zoom.

The smartphone is also said to feature a dedicated slot for storing the S Pen stylus. In the software devices, all the models in the lineup will come with Android 12-based One UI 4.0 out-of-the-box. The S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra are likely to house a 3,700mAh, a 4,500mAh, and a 5,000mAh battery, respectively. The Ultra model will support 45W fast charging, whereas the S22 and S22 Plus may continue to support 25W fast charging.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Hey Plus Watch with a 1.78″ AMOLED full-screen display for ¥399 ($62)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 31, 2021

Xiaomi has launched the Hey Plus Watch under crowdfunding at the Youpin platform. The smartwatch is perhaps the brand’s first smartwatch but we can’t confirm that. The Hey+ brand sprang into the limelight in 2018 when it launched the Hey+ Smartband. The brand later launched the Hey Plus 1s smart band in 2019 both packing AMOLED screens.

The Hey Plus watch comes equipped with a 1.78-inch AMOLED super retina full-screen display. The screen is a regular rounded rectangle with ultra-thin bezels at the edges. The smartwatch weighs about 38g and utilizes an aluminum alloy middle frame. The device supports custom short video dials and features up to 100 sports modes. It also supports Alipay payment

The watch packs an array of colorful straps which buyers can choose from. In terms of the battery life, the Hey+ watch’s battery can last up to 21 days in the Heavy use mode while in the Typical use mode, the battery life can go up to 29 days.

In addition, the watch also supports blood oxygen detection, 24-hour heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, breathing training, and message reminders. Each screen can display 72 Chinese characters, and messages, WeChat, QQ and other messages can be seen at a glance.

As stated earlier, the Hey Plus Watch is already up for crowdfunding on Xiaomi Youpin and is priced at 399 yuan (~$62). The wearable device is expected to start shipping before December 13, 2021.

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The Galaxy S21 floors the Pixel 6 Pro in wired charging & fingerprint speed tests

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 31, 2021

A square-up of the just-released Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Galaxy S21 series in relation to their wireless charging capability and fingerprint detection has put the S21 ahead of the latest flagship offering from Google. Both smartphones are powered by Samsung-produced chips, among a few other similarities. Both devices also come with a 5,000mAh battery, with 30W fast charging available with the Pixel 6 Pro.

A tech industry insider has now placed both smartphones side by side by testing their charging speeds and it seems the Galaxy S21 trumps the Pixel 6 Pro, which is a bit unexpected. With the 30W fast charging potential of the Pixel 6 Pro, it is expected to ultimately be faster than the normal wired charging. The results showed that the Galaxy S21 achieved 30% charging by the 15-minute mark while the Pixel 6 Pro had just 24%. The Pixel 6 had only achieved 84% charge by the 66-minute mark when the S21 had already reached 100%.

There is no mention of whether this experiment was replicated and this could be misleading if not interrogated within the context of the charging test itself. The Galaxy S21 series, according to the report, also had faster recognition speeds for fingerprints than the Pixel 6 Pro. This difference in speed could at best be marginal, as both devices are capable of quick fingerprint detection within seconds.

The conditions under which these tests were carried out were not fully specified, and it is difficult to make a direct conclusion on the charging speeds for both devices. The conclusions are therefore not definitive.

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