Redmi Note 11 5G series specs and pricing details for Vietnam leaked

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Oct 27, 2021

realme could be foraying into the air conditioner market now after expanding into audio, smart TV, IoT, laptops, vacuum cleaners, and much more.

Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore (via 91mobiles) spotted a new ‘air conditioner control’ string in the company website’s codebase under the IoT category, proving that realme could indeed be working on an air conditioner as we speak.

Unfortunately, the listing doesn’t reveal any hardware specifications of the product, or anything else for that matter. But we can still speculate that it may come with various smart home features such as supporting controls via a phone.

There is no indication as to when the said air conditioner will be hitting the market either. Although we are positive that it will be quite soon considering realme is seemingly gearing up to add details about it on its website.

realme is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer and is a subsidiary of BBK Electronics. It was founded by Sky Li back in 2018. While the company primarily gained its success from smartphones, it now offers other products such as laptops and earphones. It has even made its entry into the smart home market.

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Alleged Xiaomi 12 series model numbers appear online

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 27, 2021

Xiaomi was the first company to launch a smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset in the form of Mi 11. The handset was announced at the end of December 2020. Hence, there’s a chance that the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series could be also the first to debut the net-gen Snapdragon 800 series SoC. Ahead of that, possible model numbers of two devices belonging to this lineup leak.

According to reliable leaker Digital Chat Station, two Xiaomi is readying to launch two new smartphones with model numbers 2201122C and 2203121C respectively. He suggests that these handsets will be part of the Xiaomi 12 series.

He also says that they will be powered by the announced Qualcomm SM8450 silicon, which is expected to go official as Snapdragon 898. As per him, these phones will also arrive with new displays, new camera specs, new fast-charging solutions, and more.

This is not the first time we are hearing about the Xiaomi 12 lineup. The company’s upcoming flagship smartphones are in the news since July.

The vanilla Xiaomi 12 is said to come with a new slightly curved flexible AMOLED display with a minimal chin, higher screen-to-body ratio, and a smaller punch-hole. There are also multiple leaks about the cameras on these devices.

Previously, the entire lineup was said to house a 200MP triple camera setup. But the newer reports suggest a 50MP triple camera array. Lastly, another report revealed a ceramic body and a 5,000mAh battery for the series.

If the Xiaomi 12 lineup is indeed set to make its debut before the end of this year, then we expect to learn more about it in the coming days.

Honor X30 Max 5G full specs leaked a day to launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 27, 2021

The Honor X30 Max is scheduled for launch tomorrow. While Honor has confirmed some of its specifications, a leak has revealed all of the phone’s details.

Honor’s new phone will be a mid-range 5G device whose primary selling point is its large display. Screenshots of the phone’s product page posted on Weibo show there are a lot more features other than just the big screen.

The Honor X30 Max will have a 7.09 LCD display with a waterdrop notch and a 2280 x 1080 resolution. The RGBW panel has a DCI-P3 color gamut, blue-light protection, and multiple eye protection features. Honor says that the phone has a 90% screen-to-body ratio and that it has been designed to be carried with one hand. It has a thickness of 8.3mm and 35° curved corners that make it comfortable to hold.

There is a Dimensity 900 5G processor powering it and it is paired with 8GB of RAM. Buyers will be able to pick up the phone in 128GB or 256GB storage variants. There is GPU Turbo X, Honor’s new graphics engine that is also available on the Honor V40.

The spec sheet confirms the phone will have an 8MP front-facing camera and a 64MP + 2MP dual-camera setup on the back. It will have NFC, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, symmetrical stereo speakers, and HONOR Histen audio technology.

The Honor X30 Max will pack a 5000mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging. When it launches tomorrow, it will be available in gradient purple, blue, and black.

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Xiaomi Youpin crowdfunds the MIJIA Smart Dehumidifier that can run without water

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Oct 27, 2021

Earlier today (27th October 2021), a new MIJIA product went live for crowdfunding on the Xiaomi Youpin platform. The new product in question is the MIJIA Smart Dehumidifier 22L that is also available on the Xiaomi Mall.

The new MIJIA Smart Dehumidifier is the latest smart home appliance from the company. It offers up to 8 hours of continuous dehumidification and supports running without the need for water. The new dehumidifier arrives with a sizeable 22 liter capacity, which allows it to run for multiple hours at a stretch. During its operations it can automatically stop running when it detects that its tank is full to prevent overflow and leakage. Furthermore, it can directly be connected to an external drainage pipe that will allow it directly discharge the dehumidification waste water, without having to worry about the water being full and having shut the machine down to empty its waste water manually.

Notably, MIJIA has included universal rollers on the bottom that makes it easier to move around in the move to different locations. It even offers three modes, namely, intelligent mode where it uses built in high precision temperature and humidity sensor for automatic dehumidification, Drying mode where it continuously dehumidifies at the maximum level, and sleep mode, which has it run as low as 35.5dB(A) to not disturb the sleep of the users.

As of right now, the device is available on the Xiaomi Mall and Youpin platform and costs 1,499 yuan (roughly 234 US Dollars) but its crowdfunding price is set at 1,299 Yuan (roughly 203 US Dollars). Since it is a smart product it also supports the MIJIA app along with the XiaoAI smart voice assistant. It can even be paired with other MIJIA smart home products and houses a large digital screen that displays crucial information as well.

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Nokia T20 tablet India launch teased by Flipkart

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 27, 2021

Earlier this month, HMD Global unveiled its first tablet called Nokia T20. A few weeks later, this slate is now heading to India. The country’s popular eCommerce company Flipkart has started teasing the arrival of the product.

Flipkart is teasing the launch of HMD Global’s first tablet in India. The retailer’s promotion calls the slate ‘Nokia Tab T20’, while the device is originally called ‘Nokia T20’.

Unfortunately, both Flipkart and Nokia India are yet to reveal the launch date for the tablet in the region. The product is currently said to be ‘coming soon’.

The Nokia T20 tablet is a budget tablet with a metal body design in a single Deep Ocean (dark blue) color option. It sports a 10.4-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, 400 nits brightness, and SGS Low blue light certification.

It is powered by a UNISOC T610 SoC paired with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB storage. If needed, the storage can be further expanded up to 512GB via a MicroSD card.

The device has dual microphones as well as stereo speakers. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port.

Connectivity options on the slate include dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0. The LTE variant also comes with GPS.

Other features of the Nokia T20 include an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, accelerometer, 8,200mAh battery, 18W fast charging (10W charger bundled), Android 11, two Android updates, and up to 3 years of monthly security updates (4 years on Enterprise variant).

The WiFi-only version of the Nokia T20 tablet retails at £179.99 in Europe, while the LTE version costs £199.99 in the region.

Meizu 18X Jingdong PLUS Membership Gift Box launched in China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 27, 2021

The Meizu 18X is one of three phones Meizu launched last month in China. The Snapdragon 870-powered phone has now gotten a special edition made in partnership with the Chinese retail giant, Jingdong.

The Meizu 18X Jingdong PLUS Membership Gift Box comes in a special white box that not only contains the white version phone along with matching accessories but also includes a Jingdong PLUS annual membership card.

The package costs ¥3345 (~$523) but those who pre-order can pick it up for ¥3099 (~$485). The configuration of the phone in the box is the 12GB RAM + 256GB model which sells for ¥2999 (~$469) if you are purchasing the regular version.

If you are not interested in picking up this phone, Meizu is also offering discounts on its other products today as it celebrates Meziu JD Brand Day. The new Meizu 18s series will be dsicounted by up to ¥200 (~$31) while the Meizu 18 Pro (8+128GB) which is priced at ¥5499 (~$860) will be sold for ¥3799 (~$594).

The Meizu 18X has a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a centered punch hole. It is powered by the Snapdragon processor and is available in 8GB RAM and 12GB RAM versions. There is a 64MP triple camera setup on the back, a 13MP front-facing camera, a 4300mAh battery, support for 30W fast charging, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2. It runs Android 11 with Flyme 9.2 on top.

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Samsung launches Galaxy Z Flip3 in Sweet Pink color option in China

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Oct 27, 2021

Back in August, Samsung had launched its latest generation of foldable smartphones. This included the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. Now, the company has launched the latter in a new color option in China.

The South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy Z Flip3 will now arrive in a new Sweet Pink color option. Looking at this color option, we can see that the foldable handset sports a soft pink color scheme for its rear panel, which is likely to appeal to the Chinese youth. But apart from the aesthetical difference, the new color option doesn’t appear to offer any other difference than the other variants that had previously launched in the region.

Notably, the smartphone will be available for pre-orders later today at 10pm in China. So for those interested, can book the new color option for 7,999 Yuan (roughly 1,250 US Dollars). Since the Soft Pink color model is basically the same as the regular version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, it houses 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB of internal storage. Its primary display is a 6.7 inch AMOLED panel while its secondary display is a 1.9 inch AMOLED panel that is housed next to the rear cameras. Under the hood, a 3,300mAh battery pack powers the device that is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip.

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Lenovo Yoga 16s 2022 to launch in China on November 2; key features revealed

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Jeet

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Oct 27, 2021

Recently, Lenovo teased its upcoming laptop under the Yoga series in the Chinese market, dubbed as Lenovo Yoga 14s Pro Carbon 2022. Now, the company has revealed yet another laptop in the same series — Lenovo Yoga 16s 2022.

Both the laptops are set to get launched in the Chinese market on 2nd November and ahead of the official launch, the company has been revealing some key specifications and features thorugh teaser posters.

In a recent teaser for the Lenovo Yoga 16s 2022, the company has revealed the laptop’s display specifications. It is confirmed that the device will offer a touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, covering 100% sRGB color gamut.

It will also offer HDR support along with 500nits high brightness. The screen can be switched between 120Hz/10-bit and 144Hz/8-bit. In 10-bit, around 1.07 billion colors are displayed while in the 8-bit mode, only 16.7 million colors can be displayed.

Reports indicate that the Lenovo Yoga 16s 2022 will come powered by the AMD R7 5800H processor, along with RTX 3050 graphics card. It also comes with a fullkeyboard, including a numeric keypad.

The device packs 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of SDD storage, and has a 50Wh battery with 65W fast charging support. There’s also support for features like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and boasts a stereo speaker setup.

Recently, the company had revealed the screen details of the upcoming Lenovo Yoga Pro 14s Carbon 2022 laptop, which is also set to get launched along with this Lenovo Yoga 16s 2022 on 2nd November in China.

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Honor X30 Max to be a media centric phone with its massive 7.09-inch display & stereo speakers

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Oct 27, 2021

Despite a year-on-year increase in screen sizes, few phones cross the 7-inch mark mainly due to the difficulty in handling associated with sizes that big. Honor X30 Max is thus one of those rare offerings with a focus on media consumption above everything else, and will be bringing a massive 7.09-inch screen.

Honor Mobile confirmed the screen size today through a post on Weibo, adding that the Honor X30 Max will also be featuring a dual stereo speaker setup to deliver an amazing video+audio experience.

The screen is expected to be an LCD panel and will have a waterdrop notch. The bezels around it seem to be quite slim, with a slightly wider chin. The side of the phone has volume and power buttons, with the latter also packing a fingerprint sensor.

The Honor X30 Max has multiple speaker openings on the top and bottom, and dual rear cameras. According to previous reports, it will have a 3.5mm headphone jack and is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G processor. A Geekbench 5 listing had also revealed that the phone will have 8 gigs of RAM and will run Android 11 out of the box. The battery is expected to be sized at a massive 6000mAh.

The Honor X30 Max is set to be released tomorrow (October 28) along with the Honor X30i and the Honor Play5 Vitality Edition.

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Google Tensor gets crushed by Apple A15 in machine learning despite being a ML-centric chip

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Oct 27, 2021

Google Tensor is undoubtedly the most talked-about bit of the new Pixel 6 series. The chip has been marketed as going big on machine learning and supplying all the juice needed for stuff like Google’s improved computational photography and transcription abilities.

Pixel fans have thus been finding solace in thinking that where the Tensor stands weak in terms of performance, it makes up for it by its ML prowess. For the uninitiated, the Pixel 6 is outperformed by the latest Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 phones, and of course, Apple’s A15 and even A14 Bionic chips.

However, in a new test performed by the folks at Notebookcheck, it was found that the Apple A15 Bionic chip even crushes the Google Tensor in the latter’s greatest strength – machine learning. The test was done on the new Geekbench ML app that has been developed specifically to measure machine learning performance.

The Google Tensor managed to score just 307 in the Geekbench ML TensorFlow Lite CPU test, which is under a third of the Apple A15’s impressive score of 939. The 307 figure isn’t terrible by any means but shows that it’s no match for Apple even after machine learning being the Tensor’s particular strength.

The test doesn’t end there though. The A15 scores 2727 in the neural accelerator test while the Tensor scores 1720. The Tensor closes the gap a tiny bit in the GPU test though scoring 1428 while the A15 responds with a higher score of 2727.

All in all, the aggregate score of the A15 stands at 5,934 while Tensor gets 3,455. This means that the A15 is around 71% faster than the Google Tensor in machine learning tasks, at least in benchmark tests. Of course, the real-world performance can turn out to be a different story, but with the gap between the two chips this big, we doubt that will be the case.

We can cut the Tensor some slack here though considering that it’s actually Google’s very first self-developed chip. And for a first, it is rather impressive. Moreover, the chip actually managed to beat the Snapdragon 888, Exynos 2100, and Kirin 9000 in GPU benchmark tests as per a report.

Apple, on the other hand, has been shipping its custom-built chips in the iPhones for years now giving it a huge headstart.

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Nokia promises to plant 50 trees for every purchase of XR20

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Oct 27, 2021

Earlier this year, Nokia had launched the XR20, which was a new rugged smartphone that supports 5G networking. Now, the company has launched a new initiative that will have it plant 50 trees for every XR20 being purchased.

The environmentally friendly move from the HMD Global owned brand isn’t exactly new as the company has taken efforts in the past as well in regards to sustainable products. An example being the brand’s X10 that was shipped with 100 percent recyclable packaging and offered up to 3 years of official Android OS and security patch updates. And now, the Finnish smartphone maker is partnering up with Ecologi for its latest “Let’s Plant Together.”

The company made the announced recently and added that the partnership will allow Nokia to plant a certain number of trees, which will be located either in Mozambique or Madagascar. The number of trees being planted will be based on the number of units of devices sold within the G and X series of smartphones. Notably, the initiative also includes the brand’s new T20 tablets as well.

So for those interested and wish to contribute to the eco-friendly drive simply have to register the IMEI number of an eligible smartphone to get new trees planted. According to Nokia’s official announcement, it will plant 10 trees for every G50 sold, while it will plant 20 trees for every new X10, X20, or even the T20 tablet sold. Meanwhile, sale of every XR20 will have 50 trees being planted. The initiative is available for European customers and will run till the company plants 35,000 trees.

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Xiaomi sells over 7 million units of smart TVs in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 27, 2021

Xiaomi has been selling smart TVs in India since the first half of 2018. Up until 2020, the company only had Mi-branded televisions in the country. This year, the Chinese tech giant even introduced Redmi-branded models. A little over three and a half years later, the firm has hit a new milestone in sales.

Today, Xiaomi announced that it has sold over 7 million units of Mi and Redmi-branded smart TVs in India since their introduction. The sales figure from Xiaomi Data Center accounts from March 2018 to September 2021.

In a press release shared with us, Eshwar Nilakantan, Category Lead – Smart TVs, Xiaomi India, says that the company played a key role in the growth of the smart TV market in India. The segment doubled in 2021 when compared to 2018.

He also states that during the festive season sale earlier this month, the sales of the firm’s 4K TV models increased by a whopping 53 times. The company managed to sell over 100K units of televisions in less than 3 days during this period.

On the other hand, 32-inch models still remain to be the most popular as they continue to be the gateway for first-time smart TV buyers.

Above all, Xiaomi is still the leading smart TV player in India since 2018.

List of discounted Doogee smartphones and smartwatches on 11.11 sale

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 27, 2021

Popular Chinese electronics maker – Doogee has prepped for the 11.11 sale and listed its popular smartphones and other electronic items on sale. The double eleven (11.11) sale is popularly known as China’s Black Friday. To multiply the joy, Doogee is offering discounts up to $50 on Doogee V10, Doogee S97 Pro, S96 Pro, and other consumer electronics.

Must See: Doogee DG Ares smartwatch launched with 24 sports modes and 5 colors options at $31.99

Along with Doogee several other Chinese companies will jump into celebrating the 11.11 extravaganza by offering massive discounts. Here are the offer details from Doogee Products

Doogee V10

Doogee V10 is a popular 5G rugged smartphone that supports dual 5G standby and carries a large 8500 mAh battery. The smartphone bundles 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Dedicated gaming antennae are present to offer a breathtaking gaming experience. It usually retails for the price of $309.99, but it will be available for $259.99 on the eve of the 11.11 sale. Moreover, you can get an additional $20 discount if you grab the device within the first 24 hours.

Doogee S97 Pro

It is another high-end rugged smartphone from Doogee that carries 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The smartphone features an 8500 mAh battery which is sufficient enough to withstand at least three days upon a single full charge. Carrying the laser rangefinder, the Doogee S97 Pro is now available for the discounted price of $224.99. However, initial buyers will get another $5 discount for a few lucky buyers.

Doogee S96 Pro

Doogee S96 Pro is a decent rugged smartphone that offers a 6350 mAh battery. It houses a 48MP triple-rear camera for a better photography experience. The smartphone usually retails for the price of $269.99, but it will be available for $224.99 at double 11 sales. A $5 discount for the initial shoppers is also applicable.

Doogee S88 Plus

Carrying an ironman-inspired design, the Doogee S88 Plus rugged smartphone will retail for the discounted price of $194.99. However, it features a massive 10000 mAh battery, 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. It features a 48MP primary sensor for better photography capabilities.

DG Ares Smartwatch

Doogee’s recently unveiled smartwatch, DG Ares will also be available for the price of $24.99 via AliExpress on 11 November. The smartwatch is currently retailing for the price of $69.99. Make sure to grab the device as the sale goes live, otherwise, you might miss the chance as the discount is applicable only for the first 300 buyers.

Giveaway

On the auspicious occasion, Doogee is also offering 5 units of Doogee S35 rugged phone and 5 units of CS1 smartwatches for free via a giveaway. Interested users can join in for the giveaway by heading to the Doogee website.

Related: Doogee X96 affordable smartphone with 6.5-inch display and 5400 mAh battery launching soon

Tizen OS will not be limited to Samsung Smart TVs anymore

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Oct 27, 2021

Samsung Electronics yesterday held the Samsung Developer Conference 2021 and lifted the curtains on a lot of new stuff related to its software and services. Improvements to Bixby, Samsung Health, Samsung Knox, and SmartThings were announced but perhaps the most significant bit was the opening up of Tizen OS to other TV brands.

TV manufacturers will now be able to bring Tizen OS to their smart TVs by using Samsung’s Tizen TV Platform Licensing service at a minimal cost. They will also be gaining access to the Tizen branding and get a chance to promote their products at major external events.

TV manufacturers will also be benefitting from the already established platform Tizen is, complete with access to a multitude of video and audio streaming services including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Kids, and YouTube TV.

Samsung isn’t the first to open up a proprietary platform for other brands though. LG and Roku have already been allowing other TV companies to use their smart TV platform. Amazon’s Fire TV and Google’s Android TV operating systems are also being used by multiple TV brands.

Regardless, it’s great to see Samsung following in their footsteps, although it remains to be seen if other companies will actually be interested in the Tizen platform. But Tizen is actually one of the most feature-rich platforms out there, so companies will surely be missing out if they give it a miss, especially if they do not have their own OS.

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DJI Action 2 camera might launch tonight, official app receives update

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Oct 27, 2021

DJI had previously announced that it will be launching three new products in a row. The launch dates for these products was October 20, October 27, and November 27, so we can expect the company to release a new camera later today.

Previously, we had reported on the Chinese drone maker launching the Ronin 4D, which is a new cinema camera that arrives with an in built gimbal, LiDAR support, and can even shoot at up to 8K resolution. It features the Zenmuse X9 that has interchangeable lens mounts for the brand’s DL and Leica’s M systems. Now, based on the company’s recent teasers ahead of launch, the next camera that will be released is the Action 2.

According to an ITHome report, users of DJI’s official Mimo app, which is the partner app for the brand’s handheld gimbal cameras, spotted that the application also received a new update. This update adds support for the Action 2 camera, which is expected to weigh 56 grams and is equipped with 1/1.7 inch CMOS sensor (F2.8). Its camera lens will be able to shoot up to 4K resolution at 120 fps and has an 155 degree field of view. The Action 2 will be equipped with RockSteady 2.0 and HorizonSteady anti shake solution.

Under the hood, the Action 2 is powered by a 580mAh battery that offers nearly an hour of battery life. Previous leaks had also pointed at a modular design along with an external screen and battery module. However, we will have to wait for an official announcement to know for sure, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Redmi Note 11 series to come with JBL speakers capable of providing flagship audio quality

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Oct 27, 2021

The Redmi Note 11 series has been teased on nearly a daily basis ahead of its October 28 launch date and we now almost know all of its key specs. Going forward with the trend, Redmi GM Lu Weibing today revealed another important detail about the phone.

A post from Weibing on Weibo stated that the Redmi Note 11 series will be providing a “flagship audio quality” this time. It will be bringing a “double-row speaker arrangement” and will be equipped with larger speakers that will produce more powerful yet precise audio.

There’s a big focus on audio symmetry with the latest Redmi Note iteration as well, and it has been revealed that the dual speaker setup of the Redmi Note 11 produces extremely well-balanced sound, thanks to precise tuning. The sound will be enhanced by Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio certification.

The Redmi Note 11 speakers have been developed by Redmi in conjunction with top manufacturers, and the JBL logo embellished across the top edge of the device testifies to it. JBL is a familiar name in the speakers industry and should indeed provide better than ever audio quality.

It was earlier revealed that Redmi Note 11 series retains the 3.5mm headphone jack and is thus indeed a powerhouse for audiophiles.

Other key specifications include MediaTek processors standard across the three models namely Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+. At least the top model is expected to pack a 108MP primary camera. The display will be an AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. All models are expected to pack 5000mAh while at least the Pro+ will come with 120W fast charging support.

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Oppo announces Carlink smart car solution, aims to ship in 15 million cars by 2022

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