Global PC shipments retains growth momentum in Q3 2021: Report

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Oct 22, 2021

The global PC market has managed to retain its growth momentum in the third quarter of this year, as it managed to see a positive trend for the sixth consecutive quarter in 2021.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the overall PC shipments across the glove reached 84.2 million units in Q3 2021. This figure arrived despite the ongoing semiconductor shortage and other supply constraints. Despite seeing the 9.3 percent year on year growth in this period, this also marked the slowing PC shipment momentum after four consecutive quarters of double digit year on year growth. Notably, OEMs and ODMs are not witnessing are not seeing any shrinking gap between demand and supply.

In the third quarter, the global PC supply chain faced constraints due to component shortages that are related to power management IC, radio frequency, audio codec and others. Furthermore, the report also added that there is no solution to the demand and supply gap till mid 2022. As of right now, various manufacturing sites being shutdown in China and other Southeast Asian regions have added to the uncertainities to PC supplies as well.

This news arrives despite PC demand still being robust during the quarter. While the commercial PC demand is still growing, the consumer PC market has been slowing down. Meanwhile, Chromebook was one of the biggest drag during the quarter, as both government and education orders were mostly delivered in the first half of this year.

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Lenovo teases the official keyboard accessory for Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 22, 2021

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 has been confirmed to launch on November 2. As we are only a few days away from the official announcement, the company has been teasing the features of the product more than ever before. The latest teasers shed details on the table’s keyboard accessory.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 Keyboard Accessory Teaser According to the official Lenovo Xiaoxin Weibo account, the upcoming Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will arrive with a new optional keyboard. This accessory will be able to connect both magnetically and via Bluetooth.

Further, the keyboard is said to have a key travel of 1.3mm and a large touchpad. It will also include 15 useful shortcut keys. On top of all these, the keyboard will also support Windows-like shortcuts.

As per previous teasers, Lenovo will be also debuting a new stylus for this tablet. The second-generation stylus will have 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, 44% better response speed, and it will charge magnetically.

As far as the tablet itself is concerned, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is expected to come with features like a metal body, a 12.6-inch 2.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, ZUI 13 for Pad, 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup, 8MP + ToF dual front camera setup, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MicroSD card slot, quad-speakers, USB 3.1 (Type-C) port, 10,200mAh battery, and 45W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra case leak now reveals a whole new camera design

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 22, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is several months away from release but is already one of the most talked about upcoming phones of late. Its rear camera module has been especially the center of speculation with different leaksters sharing various designs.

Initial leaks favored a P-shaped camera bump which wasn’t that well received. Following this, the leaks moved on to a double island design with one island housing a triple camera array while the other holding a fourth camera, the flash, and some peripherals.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra camera design — Image: Sipolg, OnLeaks

But fast forward to now and a new look has popped up once more. This one continues to retain the P layout of the cameras but with a twist – the islands have been done away with and each camera is divided into a bump of its own.

The new design was posted on Weibo which in turn was scooped up by OnLeaks and shared on Twitter. It shows an alleged plain black case for the Galaxy S22 Ultra with separate cutouts for each camera lens.

In our opinion, this design is the best implementation of the P-shaped layout as it looks minimal yet elegant. It’s not unlike the one found on the Samsung Galaxy A32 and that’s something everyone can get behind.

Apart from this, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is known to have a rectangular body, reminiscent of the now-defunct Note series. Samsung seems adamant about keeping the Ultra’s appearance distinguishable from the rest of the S22 series, hence all these design experiments.

It was also recently revealed that the S22 Ultra will not be coming with a punch-hole camera upfront and will instead be opting for a waterdrop notch.

Another report had stated that the flagship phone will feature a 6.8-inch QHD+ (1440 x 3200) curved AMOLED display with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. Its rear camera setup could be comprised of a 108-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and two 12-megapixel telephoto cameras with 3x and 10x optical zoom. The front shooter could have a 40-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.

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Madhav Sheth named President of realme’s new International Business Unit

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 22, 2021

Chinese smartphone brand realme sets up a new ‘International Business Unit’. In a press release shared with us, the company says that it has promoted its popular exec, Madhav Sheth, to ‘President’ of the newly established division.

Madhav Prakash Sheth Featured A — Madhav Prakash Sheth | Source: realme

Under the leadership of Madhav Prakash Sheth as the CEO of realme India, the brand is on a growth trajectory path since its inception. Due to his expertise, he was also named CEO of realme Europe and realme Latin America. The executive is also one of the Vice Presidents of the company.

The tech firm says that during his tenure as the CEO of its India and European businesses, he helped realme to increase its presence in these markets and popularized the brand among youth. As a result, realme emerged as the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand ever.

Hence, it makes sense for realme to name Madhav Sheth as the President of its freshly created International Business Unit. The company says that he will be now fully responsible for realme’s overseas business operation and will report directly to Sky Li, founder and CEO of realme.

In his new role, Mr. Sheth will work on streamlining and integrating realme’s overseas businesses to provide better products ad services to its customers. He is said to have ‘in-depth insights of the global market and extensive experience in sales’. Therefore, Mr. Li believes that Mr. Sheth will help realme achieve new breakthroughs.

Interestingly, the press release mentions Madhav Sheth as the former CEO of realme India, Europe, and Latin America. But we have been told that he will continue to serve as the CEO of realme India.

Redmi Note 11 series to sport Samsung AMOLED display with high refresh rate & narrow bezels

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Sean

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Oct 22, 2021

Earlier today (22nd October 2021), Xiaomi had teased the Redmi Note 11 series again. This time, the company revealed certain key features regarding the upcoming smartphones’ display, which is an AMOLED panel.

On its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website), the company shared that the AMOLED panel would help make the device even lighter and thinner. Furthermore, it would sport a punch hole selfie camera that is quite small while the screen’s bezels are also negligible. Its punch hole cut out measures just 2.96mm while its bezels measure 1.75mm. The panel will offer 120Hz high refresh rate, along with 360Hz touch sampling rate as well as offering DCI P3 wide color gamut.

While the Chinese tech giant revealed this information regarding the Redmi Note 11 series, a known tipster also shared additional details as well. According to @数码闲聊站 the new high refresh rate AMOLED panel with a punch hole cut out was made by Samsung. He added that the screen from the South Korean tech giant is not expensive, which should help keep the cost of the handset down as well. As of right now, the higher end Note 11 Pro is confirmed to feature a 120Hz AMOLED screen, while the base variant is expected to still arrive with an LCD panel.

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Nokia 225 4G Payment Edition launched in China for 349 yuan ($55)

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Jeet

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Oct 22, 2021

Last year, in October, HMD Global had launched the Nokia 225 4G feature phone for the price of 349 yuan, which is about $55. Today, the company has launched a new variant of the same, dubbed Nokia 225 4G Payment Edition.

As the phone’s name clearly indicates, the focus of the company is on facilitating payments using the device. The phone enables users to access Alipay Wallet with a one-key action. It comes in three colors — Black, Blue, and Sand Gold.

Coming to the pricing, this new Nokia 225 4G Payment Edition is priced at 349 yuan (~$55) in China, which is the same as the pricing of the standard model launched last year. However, for a limited time, it will be available at a promotional price of 309 yuan, which roughly converts to $48.

As noted above, the major difference between the standard version and this new model is the support for mobile payments function. With a one-key action, the function can be opened or navigate to the payment option in the menu and then click on the “Payment Code” to proceed further. The user also gets an option to set a daily consumption limit.

The phone comes with a 2.4-inch screen and under the hood, the device is powered by a UNISOC processor. It has memory card support that can help users expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 32GB.

There’s also a 3-megapixel camera sensor placed on the phone’s back panel. Additionally, the phone also comes with a flashlight. It supports features like quick dialing, voice recorder, external radio, etc.

The highlight of the phone is that it comes with support for 4G connectivity. The 4G support isn’t limited to a single SIM but the phone can be connected to a 4G network on both the SIM cards simultaneously.

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Huawei P50 series smartphones to make global debut early next year

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Jeet

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Oct 22, 2021

A couple of months ago, Huawei launched its flagship smartphones — Huawei P50 and P50 in the Chinese market. Since then, rumors about the phone’s global launch keep making rounds and now we know when these devices are launching globally.

Folks at TechRadar claims that Huawei has confirmed with them that the Huawei P50 series flagship smartphones will make a global debut next year, i.e. in 2022. This was apparently revealed by the Chinese tech giant during the launch of the Huawei Note 9 smartphone.

The company has not yet revealed the launch nor, dor has it shared a timeframe for the launch of its flagship smartphones but has just said that the launch of the P50 series for overseas customers will take place early next year.

This indicates that the Chinese tech giant is planning to bring both the devices to the global markets — P50 and P50 Pro. Given the current market conditions, we expect the phones to be available in the European market but not in the US or Canada.

Also, as Huawei is barred from using Google’s services on its devices by the United States, the upcoming devices from the brand will come powered by its own HarmonyOS. While it has been received well in China, it will be interesting to how it works for a global audience.

The Huawei P50 Pro features a 6.6-inch curved OLED display with a screen resolution of 2700 x 1228 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, 1440Hz PWM dimming, and can show up to 1.07 billion colors.

Underneath, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 flagship chipset. However, the processor in this smartphone doesn’t support 5G connectivity and is limited to 4G. There’s also another variant of the phone which is powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 9000 SoC.

It comes with two primary cameras – a 50-megapixel f/1.8 RGB sensor with OIS and a 40-megapixel f/1.6 Black and White sensor. There’s also a 13-megapixel f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera and a 64-megapixel f/3.5 telephoto camera with OIS. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel f/2.4 front-facing camera with support for autofocus and AIS anti-shake.

The device is running the company’s own HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system and is powered by a 4,360mAh battery that supports 66W fast wired charging and 50W wireless fast charging along with support for reverse wireless charging.

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Realme GT Neo2T global launch could be nearing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 22, 2021

Last week, Realme announced the Realme GT Neo2T smartphone in terms. In terms of specs and design, it is almost identical to the Realme GT Neo, which debuted as the Realme X7 Max 5G in India. Currently, the GT Neo2T is only available in China. However, it appears that it may debut soon in global markets since it has been spotted at the Google Play Console.

The Realme GT Neo2T does not come with Google apps and services in China as Google is banned in the country. Now that the handset has been spotted in the database of Google Play Console and Google Supported Devices, it seems that the device may release in global markets soon.

Realme GT Neo 2T visits the Google Supported Devices list and Google Play Console listing.#Realme #RealmeGTNeo2T pic.twitter.com/CnhEjP1YPu

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) October 22, 2021

Realme GT Neo2T specifications

The Realme GT Neo2T has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution. It is powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset and up to 12 GB of RAM.

The handset comes with up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It comes with up to 7 GB of virtual RAM. The device is preinstalled with Realme UI 2.1 based Android 11 OS.

The GT Neo2T has a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear camera system has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide unit, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W rapid charging.

The Realme GT Neo 2T is available in China in three options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 2,099 Yuan (~$328), 2,299 Yuan (~$359), and 2,599 Yuan (~$406), respectively.

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OPPO’s foldable phone tipped to launch in November

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 22, 2021

OPPO is reportedly working on its first foldable phone. According to a Chinese tipster, the company will be unleashing its foldable phone in November. While the rumor mill has spilt some of its key specs, it is unclear whether the device will be called OPPO Fold or something else.

The alleged OPPO Fold is expected to feature an inward folding design like the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Huawei Mate X2. It is said to be equipped with an 8-inch LTPO OLED panel that offers a 120W refresh rate. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

It was reported earlier this month that the purported OPPO Fold will come equipped with a 4,500mAh battery, which will carry support for 65W fast charging. It is expected to come preinstalled with ColorOS 12, but it is unclear whether it will feature the latest Android 12 or last year’s Android 11.

OPPO’s first foldable phone is expected to feature a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera on the back. Again, there is no confirmation on the number of cameras that will be available on its rear shell. For selfies, it may possess a 32-megapixel front camera. For security, it may feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The other details of the foldable phone are under wraps. Apart from this device, OPPO is also expected to announce the Reno7 series of smartphones in China next month. The lineup is said to include Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 Pro+. These models are likely to feature Dimensity 920, Dimensity 1200, and Snapdragon 888 chipset, respectively.

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Facebook fined $70 million for deliberate breach during Giphy acquisition probe

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Jeet

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Oct 22, 2021

Social media giant Facebook has been fined £50 million ($70 million USD) by the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK for purposely concealing information about its Giphy acquisition. The company’s dealings with Giphy were called out by the UK regulators, leading to CMA launching an antitrust probe.

The Competition and Markets Authority had issued an initial enforcement order to Facebook in June last year as it began its investigation into the acquisition deal. The order was aimed to ensure that companies continue to compete as they would in the absence of a merger and it prevents them from integrating further.

As a part of the order, Facebook is legally required to provide regular updates to show that it is complying with the order. But, CMA says that Facebook “significantly limited the scope of those updates” despite repeated warnings.

The regulator also noted that this is the first time a company has been found to have breached an IEO by “consciously refusing” to report all the required information. Further, it added that Facebook’s failure to comply was “deliberate” as the social media company was given multiple warnings.

Joel Bamford, senior director of mergers at the CMA, said: “We warned Facebook that its refusal to provide us with important information was a breach of the order but, even after losing its appeal in two separate courts, Facebook continued to disregard its legal obligations. This should serve as a warning to any company that thinks it is above the law.”

Separately, the CMA has fined Facebook £500,000 for changing its Chief Compliance Officer on two separate occasions without seeking consent first.

A couple of months ago, the CMA said it had provisionally found Facebook’s purchase of Giphy would harm competition between social media platforms and remove a potential challenger in the display advertising market. It also said that Facebook could be required to unwind the deal, which is reportedly worth $400 million, and sell off Giphy if its concerns are ultimately confirmed.

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Vivo X60t Pro with Dimensity 1200 likely to launch soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 22, 2021

In May, a Vivo smartphone with V2120A received approval from the 3C authority of China. The IMEI database listing of the phone revealed that it may release in the market with the Vivo X60t Pro moniker. After announcing the Vivo X60 series of smartphones at the beginning of the year in China, Vivo also unveiled ‘t’ editions such as X60t and X60t Pro Plus models. Fresh information reveals that X60t Pro will go official soon.

According to Why Lab, the Vivo X60t Pro with Dimensity 1200-vivo chip has surfaced online in China. However, we could not find its official listing on Vivo China’s website. Also, there is no word on the pricing of the device.

The Vivo X60 Pro is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1080 chipset. The company has released the Exynos chip with the Dimensity 1200-vivo SoC on the X60t pro. The rest of its specs are identical to the X60 Pro.

The Vivo X60t Pro will come with a 6.56-inch AMOLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It has a 32-megapixel camera for capturing selfies.

The rear shell of the device features a triple camera setup, which includes a 48-megapixel main camera and a pair of 13-megapixel snappers. It is backed by a 4,200mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The handset measures 7.59mm in thickness and weighs 176 grams.

The X60t was introduced with a price tag of 3,498 Yuan (~$547), whereas the X60t Pro Plus is priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$703. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the X60t Pro.

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Realme appoints cricketer KL Rahul as its new brand ambassador for smartphones

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Jeet

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Oct 22, 2021

Chinese technology brand Realme has announced the appointment of Indian cricketer KL Rahul as its brand ambassador for smartphones. The company says that the partnership will further complement the brand’s attitude of setting new benchmarks, inspiring thousands of millennials across the country.

Last year, the company had appointed Bollywood star Salman Khan as the brand ambassador and the first devices endorsed by the actor were the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro smartphone models.

Commenting on the new partnership with KL Rahul, Chief Marketing Officer of India, Europe, and Latin America, Francis Wong, said: “We are optimistic that the partnership will add unprecedented value to the smartphone category since we will also be able to target the massive fan following Rahul enjoys. We are certain that the partnership of such stature with a seasoned celebrity like him will strengthen the brand proposition of making cutting-edge technology, fun, stylish, quality-driven products available to the audience.”

The company recently announced that it has sold devices worth ₹3,500 crores across all channels during the “Realme festive days” from October 2nd to 10th. The firm also said that it saw a 1200 percent jump in the sale of phones in the ₹20,000-₹30,000 segments on the inaugural day of the festive day sales.

Realme was first introduced in 2018 as a sub-brand of OPPO but it was later split into an independent company. Last year, it became the fastest brand to reach 50 million shipments and in less than one year of that, the brand’s total shipments reached 100 million units, making it the fastest-growing brand ever.

Last month, the company revealed that it has become the fourth-largest smartphone brand from China and has even managed to reach the sixth spot in the global rankings. Data from Counterpoint Research revealed that Realme’s smartphone shipments reached 15 million in the second quarter of this year, marking a whopping 135.1 percent increase year on year.

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Honor X30 Max, X30i launch date confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 22, 2021

Honor Play5 Vitality Edition is all set to launch at 2:30 PM (local time) on Oct. 25 in China. Today, the Chinese manufacturer revealed that it will be announcing two new phones at 2:30 PM (local time) on Oct. 28. While Honor has not confirmed the names of these devices, it can be said based on recent reports that the Honor X30 Max and Honor X30i will be breaking cover along with Play5 Vitality Edition on Sunday.

In the new poster, the Honor X30 Max can be seen on the left side, whereas the X30i can be seen on the right side. The blue colored X30 Max has two cameras on the back, whereas the X30i is fitted with a triple camera unit. Both phones seem to feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Honor X30 Max specifications

The Honor X30 Max will be sporting a colossal 7.09-inch LCD screen with a teardrop notch. It will carry support for a Full HD+ resolution. For selfies, it will be featuring an 8-megapixel camera on the front, and its back panel will be housing a 64-megapixel main snapper and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

The X30 Max will be driven by the Dimensity 900 chip and 8 GB of RAM. It is likely to arrive in 128 GB and 256 GB storage editions. The handset will come with a 5,000mAh battery, which will be equipped with 22.5W rapid charging. It will be available in Charm Sea Blue, Titanium Silver, and Night Black colors.

Honor X30i specifications

The Honor X30i has a 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD panel that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. It has an 8-megapixel main camera, and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixe (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit.

The X30i features the Dimensity 810 chip. It will come with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. It will come in four colors such as Charm Sea Blue, Titanium Silver, Rose Gold, and Night Black.

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iQOO Neo5 now comes in a new 512GB variant

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 22, 2021

Back in March, iQOO announced the iQOO Neo5 in China, which was later rebranded as the iQOO 7 in India. The topmost variant of the Neo5 offered 256 GB of storage. The Chinese manufacturer has now confirmed the arrival of a new 512 GB variant for Neo5 in the home market. The company has announced ahead of the upcoming Double Eleven (Nov. 11) shopping festival in China.

The 512 GB variant of the Neo5 has 12 GB of RAM. It is listed in Night Shadow Black and Cloud Shadow Blue color variants at iQOO China’s website. The new variant will go on sale from Nov. 1 with a price tag of 3,399 Yuan (~$531). On JD.com, this model will be available for as low as 3,099 Yuan (~$484) after discounts.

iQOO Neo5 specifications

The iQOO Neo5 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The device runs on OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO, which is based on Android 11. The Snapdragon 870 is present under the hood of the device.

The Neo5 ships with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage in China. It is backed by a 4,400mAh battery that supports 66W rapid charging.

The handset features a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and video calls. Placed on the back is a 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For security, it features an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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Google slashes commission for subscription and content apps in Google Play Store

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Jeet

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Oct 22, 2021

Big Tech companies are facing a lot of pressure amid scrutiny of their business practices by the antitrust regulators in various countries. Because of this, companies are making some changes to their business structure.

In line with this, Google is once again changing the way it charges fees to the app developers. The search engine giant has announced that all subscription-based app will be eligible for significantly less fess than the usual 30 percent.

As per the new changes, the company has confirmed that the subscription apps will now pay 15 percent fees instead of 30 percent. Further, the technology giant has announced that apps with services like ebooks and on-demand music streaming will be eligible for a fee as low as 10 percent.

The reason stated by Google behind cheaper fees on ebooks and music streaming apps is that “content costs account for the majority of sales” and that the rates “recognize industry economics of media content verticals.” Unlike its previous revision of fees, this new modification to the fee structure isn’t tied to overall revenue.

Earlier this year, in March, the company had cut its share of revenue on upfront or in-app purchases from 30 percent to 15 percent, but it is applicable only to the first $1 million per year that an app developer earns.

With this development, Google could be hoping to change its public image amid mounting regulatory scrutiny over how the company manages its app store and its relationship with third-party developers.

According to the estimates by analytics firm Sensor Tower, the tech giant collected around $11.6 billion in in-app purchases around the world in 2020 on $38.8 billion in spending on the Google Play store.

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Realme Pad pricing for Europe leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 22, 2021

In September, Realme unveiled the Realme Pad as its first tablet in India. Rumors have it that the tablet will be soon released in Europe. Fresh information reveals that the tablet will be available in three variants in the European markets.

A new leak courtesy of a retailer listing has revealed that the Realme Pad will come in three options such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These variants are likely to be priced at 239 euros (~$277), 259 euros (~$301), and 289 euros (~$336). It will be available in Real Gray color.

To recollect, the 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage (Wi-Fi only), 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage (Wi-Fi + LTE), and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage (Wi-Fi + LTE) variants are priced at Rs 13,999 (~$187), Rs 15,999 (~$212), and Rs 17,999 (~$240), respectively. The tablet is available in gray and gold in India.

Realme Pad specifications

The Realme Pad has a 10.4-inch IPS LCD panel that produces 1200 x 200 pixels. It runs on Android 11 OS and is powered by a 7,100 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

The Helio G80 chip fuels the tablet. It has an 8-megapixel camera on the front and an 8-megapixel camera on the back. It is fitted with quad speakers, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device measures 6.9mm in thickness and weighs 440 grams.

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Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, Note 11 Pro+ full specifications tipped before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 22, 2021

Redmi will be launching the Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones on Oct. 28 in China. Ahead of the launch, a Chinese tipster has shared the entire specs of the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+.

Redmi Note 11 specifications

The Redmi Note 11 has a 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD display, Dimensity 810 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, a 16-megapixel front camera, 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras, single speaker, a 3.5mm audio jack, and IR blaster.

It may release in 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants. These models may cost 1,199 Yuan (~$187), 1,399 Yuan (~$219), 1,599 Yuan (~$250), and 1,799 Yuan (~$281).

Redmi Note 11 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 11 will feature a 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 920 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, a 16-megapixel front camera, a Samsung HM2 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel (Sony IMX355, ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit, JBL tuned dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, NFC, and IR blaster.

The Note 11 Pro could be available in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants. The tipster has speculated that these could be priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$250), 1,799 Yuan (~$281), and 1,999 Yuan (~$312).

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ specifications

The Note 11 Pro+ is likely to be packed with the same specs as the Note 11 Pro. However, instead of the Dimensity 920 and 67W fast charging, it has Dimensity 1200 and 120W fast charging.

It may come in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants. These models are likely to be priced at 2,199 Yuan (~$343) and 2,499 Yuan (~$391).

As usual, readers are advised to digest the specs leak of the Note 11 series with a pinch of salt.

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DJI Mavic 3 leaks in real skin revealing the entire design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 21, 2021

The DJI Mavic 3 prosumer drone has been the subject of several leaks ahead of its scheduled November 5 unveiling. A new leak has been added to the growing list of images of the very impressive flagship offering of drone maker, DJI. The pictures reveal a sleek drone with slimmer arms and longer props than its predecessor. The new images could indicate that preorder shipments may have started reaching dealers. Probably taken in a warehouse, the new photos, two in total, provide some closer look at the flagship DJI offering in the drone segment.

The new details add to the trove of information already available online for the DJI Mavic 3. We already know that a smart controller will be part of the package for the cine version of the Mavic 3. The drone will also offer 46 minutes flight time, which is a massive 15 minutes better than its predecessor. The enhanced flight time for the DJI Mavic 3 is due to an improved battery setup in the drone. The DJI Mavic 3 has also been spotted on the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database indicating its certification and impending release.

The new photos further confirm the sleekness and maneuverability of the Mavic 3 drone. The propellers are now lacking any curves at their tips, all combined with other design changes for an aerodynamically solid drone. This could mean a quieter flight operation and improved efficiency for the Mavic 3.

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Segway’s Mecha Kit transforms the Ninebot S and S kids scooters to a rolling gel turret

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 21, 2021

Segway-Ninebot has launched the Mecha Kit stateside. The kit is an add-on for the Ninebot S/ S Kids self-balancing scooters is a fun feature that transforms the scooter into a mobile turret, with semi-evaporating gel bullets emanating from the Mecha Kit. The bullets are beads of gel that emanate from the nozzle of the Mecha Kit. You can shoot the bullets of gel while spinning, driving, and drifting in your Ninebot S scooter.

The Mecha Kit offers support for remotely controlling the vehicle via connection to the Segway-Ninebot mobile app. The kit’s frame is sturdy enough to carry passengers up to 100 kg. The Segway Mecha Kit has RGB under glow lighting that could be customized and offer music playback functionality via the built-in Bluetooth in the transporter.

For environmental activities, Segway insists that the gel bullets are environmentally friendly. The gel evaporates to a powder with no trace of the stuff left behind. The package comes with 60,000 gel bubbles which may be replenished when exhausted. The refill process is however yet to be specified by Segway.

The Segway Mecha Kit is priced at $599 but it is currently available for a discounted price of $499 from Segway-Ninebot’s website. It is possible to have the Mecha Kit together with the Ninebot S or S Kids scooter, and this could extend the price to around $1,000. The user manual is also included on the package and also via the product page. It however remains to be seen what will be the reception that the new Mecha Kit will get in the market.

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Huawei Nova 9 unveiled in Europe with a Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset and €499 price

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 21, 2021

Huawei has announced its new Nova 9 smartphone in Europe after its debut in China in September. Huawei says the Nova 9 with its innovative features and design is targeted at the younger generation.

The phone has a 6.57-inch OLED “120Hz Original-Color Curved Display”. It can display up to 1.07 billion colors and has a 300Hz touch sampling rate. It also has a P3 wide color gamut.

Huawei has put a Snapdragon 778G 4G processor inside the phone and paired it with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also adds that the phone uses AI technology to prioritize tasks and optimize performance when gaming.

The cameras are one of the main features of the phone. The main sensor on the back is a 50MP Ultra Vision Main Camera with a 1/1.56-inch sensor with an RYYB color filter array that captures 40% more light than an RYYB sensor. This allows it to take better photos in low-light conditions. There is also an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The centered punch-hole on the display is home to a 32MP Hi-Res front camera that can record in 4K like the main rear camera and also has AI Image Stabilization.

There are a bunch of camera features such as the ability to switch between the front and rear camera while recording without interruption, simultaneously recording from both the front camera and rear camera, and being able to take a close-up sot and wide-angle shot at the same time. The Nova 9 also has a Remote Shutter feature that allows it to be set up on a tripod and take a photo with your friends. The phone comes with the Petal Clip app which has video templates and themes for editing videos before posting.

Inside the phone is a 4300mAh battery with support for 66W Huawei SuperCharge fast charging, and when the processor is running heavy tasks, a combination of VC Liquid Cooling and graphene helps dissipate the heat faster.

It runs EMUI 12 and among the software features of the Nova 9 is Device+, a tab in the control panel that allows users to control and easily set up multi-device collaboration with other devices such as the Huawei Vision, FreeBuds, MatePad, and MateBook. By tapping the MatePad or MateBook icons, you can easily activate multi-screen collaboration with these devices, and tapping the FreeBuds icon will route your audio to the earbuds. There is also the Distributed File System which allows the Nova 9 to serve as a wireless connected external storage for the PC. This feature requires the PC and the phone to be logged into the same Huawei account and is compatible with select models.

Huawei Nova 9 Price and Availability

The Huawei Nova 9 has a starting price of €499 and is available for pre-order starting today. It will go on sale on November 2 and can be picked up in Starry Blue and Black. If you pre-order the phone, you get a free gift which might vary depending on the region. Those in Germany get a free HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro.

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