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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Zohaib Ahmed

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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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Zohaib Ahmed

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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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Sean

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Oct 27, 2021

Following Huawei, Oppo has now also announced its own official smart car solution. The new in vehicle system is dubbed Carlink and the company aims on shipping the technology in about 15 million cars by next year.

The Chinese tech giant made the announcement during its OPPO Developer Conference 2021 event. Wu Henggang, the President of the brand’s software engineering division stated that the company has built the Carlink smart car solutions for smart travel. The new technology seeks to bring a new travel service experience that will be seamless while being interconnected across multiple terminals with hardware and software level optimizations.

The senior official also added that the company is targeting to ship the new system in 15 million cars by the year 2022. Notably, the Oppo Carlink is an all scenario mobility solution that will be available for not just four wheel cars but even two wheeled vehicles like scooters. It will offer functions like digital car keys, vehicle management tools through a smartwatch, and even an in car smart screen solution as well. The brand added that it has already started working with more than 70 partners that include automobile makers, two wheeler manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, and other automobile based service providers as well.

The President further added that Carlink is a part of the brand’s efforts in the smart car segment, in which it aims on developing and even accelerating the arrival of automotive solutions. Henggang also said that the smartphone and car systems are two independent systems that usually have no means of interaction. But now, Oppo seeks to change this by partnering up with various brands in the automobile industry and have launched the Open Alliance for Intelligent Connected Vehicles to establish a unified industry standard. Other members include major names like Vivo, Xiaomi, SAIC, Changan Automobile, and Geely.

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Honor Tab V7 Pro 5G with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage now up for pre-order in China

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Jeet

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Oct 27, 2021

Honor had launched its Tab V7 Pro tablet a couple of months ago in the Chinese market. A couple of days ago, the Honor Tab V7 Pro 5G 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model was made available in China for 3,699 yuan, which is around $575.

Now, the company has started taking pre-orders for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the Honor Tab V7 Pro 5G. It is priced at 3,199 yuan which roughly converts to $500. But the company is offering a 100 yuan discount for those who pre-order the device, bringing down the cost to 3,099 yuan. It will be available for pre-order till 31st October.

The Wi-Fi-only variants of the tablet come in three memory options — 6GB RAM with 128 GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, costing 2,599 yuan (~$400), 2,799 yuan (~$431), and 3,299 yuan (~$508) respectively.

The Honor Tab V7 Pro features an 11-inch LCD screen that offers a 2K screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a 16:10 aspect ratio, 276ppi pixel density, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a DCI-P3 color gamut.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Kompanio 1300T chipset, making it the world’s first device to feature this newly announced SoC. It is equipped with a 7-layer cooling system for heat dissipation. It also carries support for RAM extension technology.

In the camera department, there’s a 13-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The tablet runs the Android 11 operating system with Magic UI 5.0 on top that has been optimized for multi-tasking and offers features like multi-window function, split-screen, drag and drop, and more.

The device is powered by a 7,250mAh battery that carries support for 22.5W rapid charging. Other features on the device include quad speakers, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, and a USB-C port. This newly launched Honor tablet also carries support for the Magic Pencil 2 stylus and a keyboard case for a desktop-like experience.

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OPPO demos ray tracing on OPPO Reno6 series

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 27, 2021

Earlier today, OPPO held its annual developer conference in Shanghai. This year’s event was called OPPO Developers Conference 2021 (ODC21). At the event, the company showcased many new developments. One of the most interesting ones was ray tracing on smartphones.

OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G Review 23 — OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G

For years, ray tracing had been exclusive to computers. This feature enables the physical behavior of light in a digital environment to produce life-like content.

Ray tracing made its debut on gaming consoles with the release of Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X/S in late 2020. Now, it is expected to trickle down to mobile devices like smartphones as early as 2021.

Ahead of that, OPPO demoed ray tracing on one of its current-gen OPPO Reno6 series phones at the OPPO Developers Conference 2021. Although the company did not mention the handset used, it appears to be an OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G as the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset present inside the device has support for ray tracing.

OPPO stated that its ray tracing technology is based on Vulkan API and it is part of ColorOS. The firm also revealed that its tech can not only be used in games but also in live wallpapers, image filters, AR applications, and more.

Ray tracing on OPPO smartphones is expected to debut in 2022. The Chinese company will not be the only one to offer this tech next year. Samsung has also confirmed to debut ray tracing-supported new Exynos chipset with AMD mRDNA GPU. The new silicon will likely power the upcoming Galaxy S22 series.

Google releases new promo video that urges LG users to switch to Pixel 6

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Sean

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Oct 27, 2021

Google has just released a new promotion video for its Pixel 6 series of smartphones. In the video, the company shares 113 reasons “Why You Should Switch to Pixel.” But rather than taking on a major brand in the industry, the company has surprisingly decided to take a jab at a company that doesn’t event compete in the same market anymore.

The search engine giant shared a new video on YouTube, in which, the company calls out LG at one point. For those unaware, LG had exited the smartphone market earlier this year, and now, it seems like Google seeks to find prospective customers among the South Korean brand’s audience. While the company did not explicitly state LG’s name in the Pixel 6 promotional video, it does hint at the brand who stopped making smartphones. In the near nine minute video, Google stated that “the maker of your old phone stops making phones,” as one of the reasons to switch to Pixel smartphones, which is a clear jab at LG.

The video in itself doesn’t offer a lot of substance behinds its “113” reasons that should make us switch over to the Pixel series. So, we can say that these are meant primarily for entertainment purposes. Funnily, the company even adds in the video that certain brands are more known for their washing machines rather than “organizing the Internet and mapping the world.” In other words, this could even be a swing at South Korea’s Samsung Electronics as well.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold disassembled & used to build tiny Shanghai model by artist

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 27, 2021

Smartphones today are media powerhouses that can do so much more than what they were initially designed for – calls. They have managed to make other devices like clocks, cameras, navigation devices, credit cards, and even laptops redundant.

But who could’ve possibly thought that a smartphone like the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold can also be used to build a tiny model of a part of the Shanghai city itself?

In a new promo video posted on Weibo, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold has been stripped down to its tiniest components. It isn’t a usual disassembly video though.

An artist has used the phone’s parts to build a model of the Shanghai Pudong area complete with the famous Shanghai bridge and the Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower. But what’s cooler is that all of the models can be fitted into a tiny globe that also appears to be made of the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold.

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Of course, the poor phone is beyond reassembly now. But with a model this beautiful, it’s pretty clear that the ‘sacrifice’ has not been in vain.

The model is very much along the lines of the Mi 11 disassembly video from early this year where the phone was turned into a dragon sculpture.

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WhatsApp brings iPhone to Android chat transfer feature on Pixel and other new phones

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Sean

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Oct 27, 2021

Google has just announced that the WhatsApp chat transfer feature that lets users migrate chat history from iPhones to Android will now be available on “all Pixel smartphones.”

According to an official blogpost, the search engine giant is bringing support for the highly requested chat migration feature for its Pixel devices. Furthermore, the new feature will also “become available on new smartphones that launch with Android 12.” For those unaware, Samsung smartphone were the first to receive this feature, but now, we can expect a better experience for anyone moving from iOS to Android as they won’t lose any of their messages/chats.

Google added that the process is simple and would only require a USB Type C to lightning port to get started. One has to just connect both smartphones and will be promoted while setting up a new Android device to scan a QR code that will be displayed on the iPhone. Scanning this would launch WhatsApp on the Android handset and begin the process of transferring all of the existing conversations, media, and more over to the new device.

For years, losing your chat history when migrating between iPhones and Android has bee n major issue and deterrent to those seeking to shift smartphone ecosystems. But with this update, life would become a bit easier for those making the move. Google stated that other smartphone brands can now add support for the feature when updating their smartphone to Android 12 OS. So apart from newly released smartphones, some existing models would also gain access to this feature sometime in the near future.

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Samsung Galaxy M33 5G could be in the works

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 27, 2021

At the end of August, Samsung launched the Galaxy M32 5G in India. Just two months later, the successor of this smartphone called Galaxy M33 5G appears to be in the works. Let’s take a look at what’s known about his handset so far.

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G Featured A — Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

According to a report by GalaxyClub, a new Samsung 5G smartphone with model number SM-M336B is currently under development. The publication says that this device will most likely go official as Galaxy M33 5G.

The same source recently revealed the existence of the Galaxy A33. It also suggested this phone will probably arrive in a single 5G version.

Since the Galaxy M32 5G is nothing but a rebadged Galaxy A32 5G, GalaxyClub implies that the upcoming Galaxy M33 5G and Galaxy A33 could be one and the same. These two handsets are expected to release in 2022.

Apart from this duo, the South Korean tech giant is also working on multiple other Galaxy A series models like Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A73. We also know the main highlights of these devices.

The Galaxy 73 is said to debut as the first Samsung mid-range smartphone with a 108MP primary camera. Further, the Galaxy A53 could come in an orange color option. Finally, the Galaxy A13 5G is expected to go official as the most affordable 5G smartphone from Samsung to date.

Sony Xperia 5 III to go on sale in China in December for 6,599 yuan ($1,034)

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Jeet

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Oct 27, 2021

Earlier this year, in the month of April, Japan-based Sony had announced two of its latest flagship smartphones — Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III, as a successor to the Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II, respectively.

While the Sony Xperia 5 III has been available for purchase in the United States, the UK, and Australia, the device is yet to go on sale in China. That’s about to change as now the company has officially announced the Xperia 5 III in the Chinese market.

Sony has also confirmed that the Xperia 5 III smartphone will be available for purchase in China from early December but the exact launch date is not known. Further, the company has also revealed that the device will cost 6,599 yuan, which is around $1,034. It will be available in three color options — Black, Pink, and Green.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a 21:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, Sony says that the phone is jointly developed with Alpha 9 series mirrorless camera engineers. The triple-camera system includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 12-megapixel telephoto zoom lens.

The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and comes with a two-step physical camera shutter button. The company has also decided to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. The device also supports 360 live sound effects, and Hi-Res audio playback.

Unlike the global version, the Xperia 5 III smartphone in China will be running Meizu’s Flyme OS out-of-the-box, based on the Android operating system, to offer a localized experience and will also come with support for Alipay and WeChat mobile payments. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging technology.

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Samsung announces One UI Book 4 for laptops running Windows OS

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Jeet

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Oct 27, 2021

Google has officially announced its latest version of the Android mobile operating system and the rollout of this new update has also begun. Now, it’s time for smartphone markers to unveil their custom UI skins.

South Korean technology giant Samsung has today shared a promotional video for the upcoming One UI 4. The Samsung One UI 4 Beta is already available for some Samsung phones and the stable version is expected to be available in a couple of weeks.

In the promotional video shared by the company, towards the end, Samsung reveals that there will also be One UI Book 4 which is aimed at laptops. As the name clearly says, this will be a version of the custom skin for the laptops from the brand.

Once released, the Samsung One UI Book 4 will be available for the Galaxy Book Pro 360, Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book Flex 2, Galaxy Book, and Galaxy Book Odyssey. We also expect it to be available to the upcoming or future laptops from the company.

Similar to how One UI 4 affects smartphones, the One UI Book 4 will change the look of the Windows operating system and apps to be in line with Samsung’s design. The aim behind this seems to offer a similar visual experience across its phones and laptops.

As of now, there’s not much known about how the upcoming One UI Book 4 will look or what elements will be changed in the Windows operating system. Given that Windows is not open source like Android, there isn’t much that Samsung can do. We will have to wait for its release or for the South Korean giant to share more information.

This is also something major that the company is doing to further integrate its features into Microsoft‘s Windows OS. Prior to this custom skin, Samsung was an early adopter of a system that allows Android phones and Windows to work together. Also, Samsung is also bundling some Microsoft apps on its smartphones.

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Honor X30i promo video released, two color variants confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2021

Tomorrow, Honor will be announcing the Honor X30i and Honor X30 Max smartphones in China. The brand has been teasing the slim and lightweight design of the X30i since the past few days. Today, the company released the first promo video of the X30i to showcase its design and color variants.

Honor X30i design

The promo video of the Honor X30i that its right edge has a volume rocker and a power button, which is embedded with a fingerprint scanner. Its left edge has a SIM slot. The top edge of the phone features a microphone, whereas its bottom side has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

The display of the X30i features a centrally positioned punch-hole. Its back panel has a squarish camera module, which includes three cameras and an LED flash. The below-shown screenshot from the video shows the Titanium Silver and Rose Gold color editions of the smartphone. It is speculated that the handset will also come in Charm Sea Blue and Night Black colors. The company claims that the X30i measures 7.45mm in slimness and weighs 175 grams.

Honor X30i specifications (Rumored)

A recent leak revealed that the Honor X30i will feature a 6.7-inch LCD screen that delivers an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It is likely to house a 4,000mAh battery that will carry support for 22.5W fast charging.

The Dimensity 810 chip may fuel the X30i. For photography, it may feature an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit on the back. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the device.

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Realme Buds Wireless 2 Classic to launch soon in India, claims report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2021

Realme is gearing up to launch the Realme Buds Wireless 2 Class in India, claims My Smart Price. Probably, it will go official by early November since the festive season is drawing near.

Currently, the product portfolio of Realme India includes three Bluetooth wireless neckbands such as Buds Wireless 2, Buds Wireless 2 Neo, and Buds Wireless Pro. Among the three neckbands, the Neo variant lacks support for active noise cancelation.

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the features of the upcoming Buds Wireless 2 Classic. There is a possibility that the upcoming Classic model will be a tweaked version of the Buds Wireless 2.

The Buds Wireless 2’s ANC feature can eliminate up to 25db of noise. It is braced with Vocplus AI noise cancellation for calls. It carries support for Sony LDAC Hi-Res audio playback. It is equipped with a 13.6mm bass boost driver and carries support for Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.

The Buds Wireless 2 is an IPX5 rated water-resistant device. It promises up to 18 hours of battery life with ANC turned on. It takes around 50 minutes to fully charge the Buds Wireless 2. The company claims that it can last for around 12 hours when it is charged for 10 minutes. It is available with a price tag of Rs 2,299 (~$360) in India.

In related news, a recently shared image by Realme CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that the company may soon launch Realme Pad and Realme Book in Neo Green color. It also suggested that Realme Wireless Mouse-Silent and Realme Watch T1 smartwatch could also be launching in India soon.

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Samsung Galaxy A03 case renders emerge to reveal design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2021

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy A03 entry-level smartphone. India and Russia could be the first markets to receive the handset. While recent reports have revealed key details of the Galaxy A03, its appearance has remained a mystery. Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared case renders of the Galaxy A03 to reveal its design.

Recent reports have suggested that the upcoming Galaxy A03 could be positioned lower than the existing Galaxy A03s handset. The case render images show that it could be arriving a slightly different rear design as compared to the A03s.

Samsung Galaxy A03 4G renders by casemaker. pic.twitter.com/VaTBdkfj6g

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) October 26, 2021

The images show the Galaxy A03 will be sporting a teardrop notch display with a noticeable chin. Its right edge will feature a volume rocker and a power key. The bottom edge of the A03 has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

Another microphone seems to be present on the top edge of the A03. The back panel of the phone features a square-shaped camera module, which houses a triple camera unit and an LED flash. To recollect, the Galaxy A03s features a rectangle-shaped camera housing for its triple camera unit.

Samsung Galaxy A03 specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy A03’s Geekbench listing revealed that it will be powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset and 2 GB of RAM. This indicates that the device may offer 32 GB of built-in storage and it may run on Android 11 Go edition. For additional storage, it may feature a dedicated microSD card slot. The device is expected to house a 5,00mAh battery. Its other specifications are under wraps.

The Galaxy A03 may borrow some of its specs from the A03s handset. The A03s features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD HD+ display, a 5-megapixel front camera, and a 13-megapixel triple camera unit. It features an Helio P35 chip, 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB / 64 GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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TSMC announces its new N4P process node for manufacturing chips

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Jeet

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Oct 27, 2021

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s leading contract manufacturer of chips, has today officially announced its N4P process, which is an enhanced version of the company’s 5nm platform.

This new N4P process marks the third enhancement of TSMC‘s 5nm process and is claimed to offer around an 11 percent hike in performance over the original N5 technology and around 6 percent improvement over the N4 process.

As for the power efficiency, the company claims 22 percent better efficiency compared to the original N5 technology and the transistor density is also said to be 6 percent higher.

Talking about this new process, the company said: “N4P demonstrates TSMC’s pursuit and investment in continuous improvement of our process technologies. The process was designed for easy migration of 5nm platform-based products, which enables customers to not only better maximize their investment but will also deliver faster and more power-efficient refreshes to their N5 products.”

A couple of months ago, the Taiwan-based company had announced its plan of delaying the 3nm process node and there’s no update regarding it. This indicates that the next-generation A16 Bionic chipset for the iPhone 14 lineup could be using a 4nm process instead of the rumored 3nm process.

For the initiated, the current-generation Apple A15 Bionic process found in the iPhone 13 lineup is manufactured by TSMC using a 5nm (N5P) process. The upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 2000 SoC is also claimed to be in development using the 4nm process.

Samsung Foundry, the biggest rival of TSMC, is also delaying the release of its 3nm chips which means that the next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset, which will be powering next year’s flagship smartphones, will be made using 4nm node.

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OPPO A95 4G spotted at Geekbench with key specifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2021

In April, OPPO unveiled the OPPO A95 5G smartphone in China. Recent reports have revealed that the company is gearing up to launch its 4G version in other markets. It was spotted at certification platforms like NBTC, FCC, TKDN, and CQC last month. Now, it has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site with some of its key specs.

OPPO A95 4G’s Geekbench listing mentions the device with its CPH2356 model number. It is powered by an octa-core chipset by Qualcomm, which includes four CPU cores working at 1.80GHz and four CPU cores clocking at 2.02GHz. The source code of the listing revealed that the chipset includes Adreno 610 GPU. These clues including the ‘bengal’ codename reveal that the A95 4G is powered by the Snapdragon 662 mobile platform.

The SoC is assisted by 8 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 312 and 1274 points, respectively.

Previously seen certification listings of the OPPO A95 4G revealed it will come loaded with ColorOS 11.1. It will be equipped with a triple camera unit, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The retail package of the device is expected to include a pair of earphones. The other specifications of the OPPO A95 4G are under wraps.

The A95 will be arriving as the successor to the OPPO A94 4G that debuted in March this year. The handset came with specs like a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Helio P95 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal storage, and a 4,310mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. It has a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit.

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