Xiaomi 12 series to feature three 50MP primary cameras: Tipster

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Oct 20, 2021

A new leak has revealed certain details about the camera system on the Xiaomi 12 series. Apparently, the upcoming flagship smartphone lineup will feature three 50 megapixel primary image sensors on the rear.

The news arrives from known tipster @数码闲聊站 on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). As per the social media post, the company is planning on launching the smartphone with a 50+50+50 megapixel camera solution on the rear. This would include a large primary sensor, along with a high resolution ultra wide angle lens, and another high resolution periscopic telephoto camera as well. This is in line with our previous reports about the Chinese tech giant’s Xiaomi 12 sporting a 50 megapixel primary camera over a 200 megapixel sensor.

The tipster also added that the three 50 megapixel triple camera system is set to be launched in two flagship series. The other flagship lineup in question is expected to be the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. So, within the Xiaomi 12 series, we can expect at least the top model to feature this high end camera system. Talking about some of the other expected specifications, the upcoming flagship series will likely feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 SoC and will house up to a 5,000mAh battery pack with support 120W wired fast charging and 100W wireless fast charging as well. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

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Xiaomi releases multiple products at once: Mijia Massage Gun, Smart Curtains, Heater, & more

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 20, 2021

Xiaomi today released multiple products at once as part of its Mijia (Mi Home) smart home series. The products are Mijia Mini Massage Gun, the battery-powered version of the Mijia Smart Curtain, the Mijia Smart Display Hanging Lamp 1S, and the Mijia Graphene Smart Electric Heater.

The Xiaomi Mijia Mini Massage (Fascia) Gun has still not hit the shelves in China (via: IT Home) and there isn’t much known about it apart from its poster that says it will be coming in three color options. The poster also reveals its price – 349 Yuan or around $55.

The Mijia Smart Curtain Lithium Battery Edition supports 27W fast charging that can quickly fill up its new lithium battery solution. There’s no socket wiring required and the smart curtains support a variety of linkage scenarios including connection to Xiaoai Speakers for voice commands. You can control the opening and closing of curtains using such commands. This is selling at a price of 899 Yuan (~$140).

The Mijia Smart Display Hanging Light 1S is basically a downward pointing lamp that can be clipped onto the top of any monitor, and help illuminate the workspace while also reducing eye fatigue. It can be adjusted for displays with thicknesses ranging from 0 to 32mm. It is supported by the Mijia App and can make use of Xiaoai voice control. It is priced at 229 Yuan (~$36).

Last but not least, the Mijia Graphene Smart Electric Heater is exactly what its name implies and adopts a graphene high-efficiency heat conduction technology to generate heat quickly without wait. The device also supports Mijia linkage and a variety of intelligent controls. It will cost you 449 Yuan (~$70).

The Mijia Smart Display Hanging Light 1S and the Mijia Graphene Smart Electric Heater will be available for pre-sale at 8PM (CST) today in China.

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Android 12 quietly adds support for native app cloning

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 20, 2021

Yesterday, Google began to roll out Android 12 stable update for eligible Pixel smartphones. We have been learning about the new features in the latest version of Android ever since the first Developer Preview was released earlier this year. Looks like there are still some new features that are yet to be unearthed.

I've been giving the Android 12 CDD a *very* thorough read, and I just discovered something quite interesting.

Looks like Android 12 quietly added a new profile type called "Clone." Android seems to finally natively add app cloning support, without the weird work profile hack!

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) October 18, 2021

A few hours back, Mishaal Rahman, former Editor-in-Chief of XDA Developers, tweeted (via GSMArena) that Android 12 has quietly added support for native app cloning. He found the mention of it in the official Android 12 Compatibility Definition Document (CDD).

‘App clone’ on Android is not something new. Many OEMs offer this feature in their Android skin. But this is the first time, Google has baked the functionality natively in the operating system.

Previously, if a user wanted to use multiple instances of a specific app on Pixels and devices without the app clone feature, they would have to create a work profile. Above all, they would have to switch between two profiles to access two different instances of the same application.

But not anymore. With Android 12, the primary user of the device can create a clone of their desired applications and access both instances from the same profile.

Having said that, since Android 12 is still new and only Pixels have started receiving it, app developers might take some time to add support for the new native cloning feature.

Xpeng’s flying car brand raises over $500 million, targets 2024 launch

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Oct 20, 2021

HT Aero has just raised more than 500 million US Dollars from outside investors. The company is backed by the Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng and is aiming on rolling out its flying vehicles in the year 2024.

The brand will be using the investment towards its research and development for the new model that will have the ability to operate both in the sky and on the ground. Zhao Deli, founder and president of HT Aero, stated that the brand’s next generation model will feature a “fully integrated flying vehicle and automobile, designed for both low altitude air travel and road driving.”

Zhao further added that HT Aero is planning for a launch of the new vehicles in 2024. Although, the senior official has yet to reveal any official date or timeline for this launch. For those unaware, the company is an affiliate brand of Xpeng, which is an electric vehicle based start up from China. Furthermore, Xpeng’s founded He Xiaopeng as well as the automobile company itself are also investors in HT Aero.

Flying cars, also known as electric vertical take off and landing vehicles (eVTOL), have recently garnering a lot of attention in the automobile industry. Other automotive brands like Hyundai, Lilium, and others are also working on developing their own flying passenger vehicles. Back in July, HT Aero launched the X2, which was its second flying car prototype that was capable of carrying passengers.

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Vivo T1 5G with a Snapdragon 778G SoC unveiled alongside the T1x 5G

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 20, 2021

Vivo has quietly unveiled a new T1 series made up of the Vivo T1 5G and T1x 5G. Both smartphones are premium mid-range models, with the T1 5G higher up the ladder than its sibling. Let’s take a look at the specifications of both models.

Vivo T1 5G

The Vivo T1 5G features a 6.67-inch LCD screen and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor. The octa-core processor is manufactured using a 6nm process technology. The processor brings up to a 40% increase in performance over the previous generation Snapdragon 768G chipset. The processor is backed by 8GB or 12GB RAM on the T1 5G while for storage, you get a 128GB option and a 256GB option.

At the rear aspect, it packs a triple camera setup with a 64MP main sensor supported by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle and a 2MP macro lens. The cameras are housed within a rectangular module located on the top left corner of the back panel. The device also crams a 5000mAh battery under the hood to guarantee a long battery life.

The Vivo T1 is available in Black and blue color variants. It will be available in 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256G, and 12GB + 256GB options.

Vivo T1x 5G

Vivo T1x 5G adopts a smaller 6.53-inch display and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset. The processor pairs with 6GB/8GB of RAM while there are 128GB and 256 GB storage options onboard.

The T1x 5G packs a dual-camera setup at the rear that is also housed in a rectangular module. The LED flash also sits at the bottom of the sensors. The device adopts a gradient finish and will be available in Black, Blue, and Purple colors.

Pricing & Availability

As for the prices, the Vivo T1 5G starts at 1999 yuan (~$312) for the 8GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB + 256GB version is priced at 2199 yuan (~$344) while the topmost 12GB + 256 GB variant comes in at 2,499 yuan (~$390).

On the other hand, the Vivo T1x 5G starts at 1,699 yuan (~$266) for the 6GB+128GB variant. You can get the 8GB+128GB version for 1,799 yuan (~$281) while the 8GB+256GB version will retail for 1999 yuan (~$312) in China.

Both models are presently up for preorders on Jingdong (JD.com). According to the listings, the models will be launched for sale on November 1.

Google Pixel 6 series is available for pre-orders in these countries

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 20, 2021

Yesterday, Google announced the highly anticipated Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. Apart from featuring top-notch cameras and high refresh rate displays, the Pixel 6 duo is powered by the company’s custom-made chip called Tensor. Here is the listing of the countries that will be receiving the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones.

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are now available for pre-orders in the following countries:

Australia – AUD 999 / AUD 1,299
Canada – CAD 799 / CAD 1,179
France – EUR 649 / EUR 899
Germany – EUR 649 / EUR 899
Japan – JPY 74,800 / JOY 116,600
Republic of Ireland – EUR 649 / EUR 899
Taiwan – NTD 18,990 / NTD 26,990
United Kingdom – GBP 599 / GBP 849
United States – USD 649 / USD 899

In the European countries, buyers who pre-order the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro between Oct. 19 and Oct. 27 will get a free pair of the Bose 700 Noise Cancelling headphone, which costs $379. In the U.S, select retailers are offering Pixel Buds A-series for free.

The Pixel 6 duo will start shipping from Oct. 28 in the U.S. The release date will be different for other countries. However, the shipments are likely to begin on Nov. 1 in the other regions.

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Redmi Note 11 is as powerful as the flagship K series: Lu Weibing

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Sean

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Oct 20, 2021

Earlier today (20th October 2021), Xiaomi had announced the official launch date for the upcoming Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones. Now, an executive from the company has shared a statement regarding the upcoming smartphones prior to their launch.

According to Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi, the upcoming Note 11 series of smartphones are the latest addition to its popular Note lineup and arrives with its popular cost effective formula. The senior official stated that the series features 6 major functional upgrades along with a change in its design as well. Notably, he referred to the upcoming Note 11 series as “Note Reborn” on his official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website).

Interestingly, he even added that the new Note 11 can be considered a part of the K40 series. In other words, the new devices will be as powerful as the flagship K series of smartphones. Talking about the expected specs of the device, the Redmi Note 11 5G will feature a 120Hz LCD display, a 13 megapixel front camera, a 50 megapixel rear camera, MediaTek Dimensity 810, and house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

On the other hand, the Note 11 Pro+ 5G will arrive with 120Hz OLED display, a 16 megapixel selfie shooter, a 108 megapixel rear camera, Dimensity 920 chipset, and will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 67W rapid charging. Furthermore, JD.com listing for the new series even revealed a Note 11 Pro+ 5G variant as well, which also houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports up to 120W fast charging.

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Sony claims the ‘best smartphone camera’ is right around the corner

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 20, 2021

Sony released a new trailer yesterday for its upcoming Xperia product claiming that it has the ‘best smartphone camera’. The company has been able to generate much hype for the upcoming phone without providing any details about it at all – an oddity in an industry where pre-launch leaks have become a norm. We aren’t complaining though as it all adds to the suspense. After all, the best surprises are the unexpected ones.

The mysterious event will be held on October 26 (Oct. 25 in the US) and all we know about it is that “a new Xperia is coming” with a focus on professional photography and videography above everything else.

By this, one might think that the curtains are about to be lifted on a sequel to the Xperia Pro. But as it stands, Sony has gotten a few professional photographers to praise more affordable and less impressive models like the Xperia 1 III and even the mid-range Xperia 5 II in the teaser, so it doesn’t necessarily mean that Sony will be unveiling an absolute flagship model.

As for what’s next, Sony seems to have gotten a content creator, photographer, and filmmaker to spend time with the device and they’ve all got nice things to say about it like: “It almost felt like it was a camera attached to a phone”, so there’s that.

Another known thing about the phone includes the implementation of a dedicated shutter button – something that has become a staple on Sony smartphones of late.

Apart from this, well, you’ll have to wait for next week’s event, although it is possible that Sony will be dropping some more teasers beforehand.

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OPPO K9s launched with Snapdragon 778G SoC, 120Hz display, 5,000mAh battery, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 20, 2021

After teasing for days, OPPO has finally launched the OPPO K9s in China. It is the third model in the OPPO K9 series of smartphones after OPPO K9 and OPPO K9 Pro. Interestingly, this phone appears to be a tweaked version of realme Q3s that went official yesterday.

OPPO K9s Specifications and Features

The newly unveiled OPPO K9s is almost identical to the realme Q3s in terms of both design and features. The two devices only differ in display size, screen refresh rate, rear camera setup, and software departments.

Talking about the dissimilarities first, the K9s sports a 6.59-inch TFT LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Q3s includes a 6.6-inch TFT LCD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. The former has a 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup as opposed to a 48MP (wide) + 2MP (monochrome) + 2MP (macro) triple camera array on the latter.

The final difference is software. The OPPO handset runs ColorOS 11.2 baked on Android 11, whereas the realme phone boots Android 11-based realme UI 2.0, which is a clone of ColorOS 11.

Coming to common features, the OPPO K9s flaunts an FHD+ (1080 x 2412 pixels) display with 16.7 million colors, 401 PPI, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 90.8% screen-to-body ratio. The panel has a punch-hole at the top left corner, 96% NTSC color gamut, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 600 nits peak brightness, and Panda Yiqiang Glass protection.

It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. The handset gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.

As far as connectivity is concerned, it comes with dual-SIM card slots, 5G, dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS), USB Type-C port, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Other features of the smartphone include a 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, liquid cooling system, x-axis linear motor, and virtual mechanical keyboard.

Last but not least, the OPPO K9s measures around 164.43 x 75.88 x 8.52mm in dimensions, weighs 199g, and arrives in the following three color options.

Obsidian Warrior (Black)
Neon Silver Sea (Silver)
Magic Purple Quicksand (Purple)

OPPO K9s Price and Availability

The OPPO K9s is priced at ¥1,699 ($266) and ¥1,899 ($297) for the 6GB + 128GB and the 8GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively in China. However, for a limited time, both variants will be discounted by ¥200 ($31). Hence, their price comes down to ¥1,499 ($235) and ¥1,699 ($266).

OPPO K9s Price

6GB + 128GB – ¥1,699 ($266)
8GB + 128GB – ¥1,899 ($297)

The device will go on sale from November 1. At present, it’s not known whether this product will make its way to international markets.

Redmi Watch 2 launch date confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 20, 2021

Redmi has confirmed the Redmi Watch 2 launch date for China. The company will be announcing it at 7 PM (local time) on Oct. 28. It will be unveiled along with the Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones.

The official poster of the Redmi Watch 2 reveals that it will continue to sport a square-shaped display like the predecessor model. Unfortunately, the company has not revealed any information on the specifications of the device of the Redmi Watch 2. With around a week remaining for the launch, the Chinese manufacturer is expected to reveal some of its details in the coming days.

It is speculated that the Redmi Watch 2 will come with improvements in departments like screen, sports tracking, health tracking, appearance, usage experience, and charging. It is likely to come loaded with RTOS.

To recollect, the original Redmi Watch, which debuted in November 2020 last year came with a 1.4-inch LCD panel that offers 320 x 320 pixels resolution. It offered health tracking features like 24/7 heart rate tracker and sleep monitor. It carried support for tracking 11 kinds of sports activities.

The Redmi Watch was able to last for up to 10 days on a single charge. Its other features include air pressure detection, built-in GPS, 5ATM water resistance, and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. It was introduced at a price of 269 Yuan (~$42) in China. It is likely that the Redmi Watch 2 will be arriving with a similar price tag in the home market.

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Xiaomi MIX Fold, MIX 4 receive massive price cuts

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 20, 2021

The Double Eleven (Nov. 11) shopping festival of China is drawing near. At present, many smartphone OEMs in China are announcing new phones and discounts on their existing devices ahead of the Double Eleven event. Today, Xiaomi took to Weibo to announce massive discounts on its smartphones like Xiaomi MIX Fold, MIX 4, Xiaomi 11 Pro, Xiaomi 11, and Xiaomi 10S.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold had debuted with a starting price of 9,999 Yuan (~$1,536) in China. With a price cut of 2,500 Yuan (~$390), it will be available with an attractive starting price of 7,499 Yuan (~$1,172). It is Xiaomi’s first foldable phone that features an 8.01-inch foldable AMOLED panel that delivers 1860 x 2480 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. It has a 6.52-inch AMOLED display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate on the outside.

The Snapdragon 888 SoC powers the MIX Fold with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. It has a 20-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel telephoto/macro liquid lens + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit. It houses a 5,020mAh battery, which supports 67W fast charging. For security, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Xiaomi MIX 4 had debuted with a price of 4,999 Yuan (~$782). Now with a price drop of 800 Yuan (~$125), it will be available for 4,199 Yuan (~$657) during the 11.11 shopping festival in China. The MIX 4 is the company’s first smartphone with an under-display camera.

The MIX 4 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 SoC, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, a 20-megapixel under-display camera, and the same 108-megapixel triple camera unit as MIX Fold, a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Both MX Fold and MIX 4 are exclusively available in China.

The Xiaomi 11 Pro is another China-exclusive phone that has received a price cut. It had debuted for 4,499 Yuan (~$703), and now it will be available for 3,999 Yuan (~$625) during the upcoming sale.

The Xiaomi 11 and Xiaomi 10S have received 300 Yuan (~$47) price cut. They had debuted for 3,799 Yuan (~$594) and 2,999 Yuan (~$469), and now Xiaomi has reduced their costs to 3,499 Yuan (~$547) and 2,699 Yuan (~$422) for the 11.11 sale.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 set to launch in China on November 2

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Jeet

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Oct 20, 2021

Lenovo has been teasing its new Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 tablet for a long time now and recently, it was revealed that the device will be made official in the month of November but no specific date was announced.

Now, Lenovo China’s Director of Consumer Product Marketing has revealed that the company will be hosting a launch on 2nd November where the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will be officially launched.

Along with this new tablet, the company has also teased a few other products in the recent past, including Savior Blade 9000K 2022 Desktop, Savior Y9000K 2021 Exploration Edition, YOGA 16s 2022, YOGA Pro 14s Carbon 2022, and other models. But at this time, it is not known if any of these are getting launched along with the new tablet.

Previously leaked details related to the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 reveal that it will feature a 12.6-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It will also come with support for HDR10+, DC Dimming, and TUV Rheinland EyeSafe protection.

It is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset — the same chipset that is powering the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021. The device is also said to have a massive 10,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging technology.

Further, it has been revealed that the tablet will be running the ZUI 13 custom user interface based on the Android 11 operating system. It is said to come with a new visual language, a new desktop/dock area layout, and an improved PC mode.

As for the pricing, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is expected to cost similarly to the older Xiaoxin Pad Pro model, which means that it could be priced in the sub CNY 2,999(~$465) range. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for few more days for the official launch event to take place on 2nd November.

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Facebook reportedly planning to rebrand the company with a new name next week

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Oct 20, 2021

Facebook is the largest social media platform right now and the company has grown so much more with its acquisition of other social media and communication platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp.

Now, to reflect the company’s focus on building the metaverse, Facebook is planning to change its company name as early as next week, reports The Verge, citing sources with direct knowledge of the development.

While not much is known at this point in time, it’s likely that the company will have a new parent company and Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, and other products will be positioned under the new parent company.

The development comes at a time when antitrust regulators in the United States as well as in other regions are trying to break the company up.

The new name for the company is a closely guarded secret and even the full senior leadership isn’t aware of it. There’s a possibility about the new name to have something to do with ‘Horizon.’

It is said that the company’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg is planning to talk about the name change at the annual Connect conference taking place on 28th October. But there’s a possibility that the announcement could happen earlier than that.

The rebrand could also help separate some of the futuristic work that the company is doing and could give that team a breather from the intense scrutiny that the social media platform Facebook is facing related to its operation.

Facebook has set up a dedicated metaverse team which Mark Zukerberg says is going to be a big part of the next chapter “for the way that the internet evolves after the mobile internet.” He also added that the company will be doubling down in this area.

In 2015, Google had reorganized the company’s holding structure and announced Alphabet as the parent company as it wanted to signal about no longer being just a search engine but a growing conglomerate with companies working in several areas.

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Huawei Enjoy 20e now available for pre-order in China; price starts at 999 yuan ($156)

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Jeet

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Oct 20, 2021

Just a day ago, we reported about Huawei gearing up to launch a new smartphone in its home country, named Huawei Enjoy 20e, ahead of the Double 11 Sale as the phone was listed on the company’s website. Today, the device seems to have been launched and is now listed on JD.com for pre-order.

There are two variants of the Huawei Enjoy 20e — 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 128GB internal storage, both of them costing 999 yuan (~$156) and 1,199 yuan (~$188) respectively.

For a limited time, the company is offering a 50 yuan discount, bringing down the cost to 949 yuan (~$148) and 1,049 yuan (~$164). The device is offered in three color options — Qijing Forest (Green), Phantom Purple, and Magic Night Black.

The smartphone features a 6.3-inch HD+ TFT LCD IPS display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 processor. It packs 4GB of RAM and 64/128GB internal storage. Apparently, there’s a high-end variant which is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 710A processor but that device hasn’t been released yet.

In the camera department, the device comes with a dual-camera setup on the back that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth-of-field lens. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The device also comes with the Huawei SuperSound audio solution that is claimed to offer a maximum volume of 86dB for an immersive audio experience while playing games or watching videos on the smartphone.

The Huawei Enjoy 20e is running EMUI 10.1 custom user interface which is based on the company’s own HarmonyOS 2 operating system. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with a Super Power Saving mode that automatically shuts down the apps and power-consuming processes to improve battery life.

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iQOO Z5x launched with 120Hz LCD display, Dimensity 900, 50MP dual cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 20, 2021

iQOO Z5x has silently launched in China. It is a new mid-range phone from the brand that comes equipped with a high refresh rate display and a big battery. The Dimensity 900 chipset is present under the hood of the device, and it features 50-megapixel dual cameras for photography. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the iQOO Z5x.

iQOO Z5x specifications and features

The iQOO Z5x features a 6.58-inch LCD panel with a teardrop notch. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It is equipped with a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The vertical camera setup available on the backside of the device has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel secondary lens, and an LED flash.

The Z5x is fueled by the Dimensity 900 chipset, which is accompanied by up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The handset runs on iQOO UI based Android 11 OS. For additional storage, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The iQOO Z5x is packed with a 5,000mAh battery, which carries support for 44W fast charging. It offers other features such as dual Sim, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, a 3.5mm headphone slot, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

iQOO Z5x pricing and availability

Here is the pricing of the different variants of the iQOO Z5x:

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,599 Yuan (~$250)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,699 Yuan (~$266)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 1,899 Yuan (~$297)

The iQOO Z5x comes in colors like Lens Black, Fog Sea White, and Sandstone Orange. Its presale will begin at 8 PM (local time) in China today (Oct. 20). It is unclear whether the company has plans to release the iQOO Z5x in markets outside China.

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Redmi Note 11 series launch date revealed, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 20, 2021

Redmi Note 11 series launch date has been confirmed. Today, the company confirmed through its Weibo account that the Note 11 lineup will be made official at 7 PM (local time) on Oct. 28.

The below-shown poster shows that the Redmi Note 11 series phone will be equipped with a centrally positioned punch-hole. The top edge of the device has a 3.5mm audio jack, an IR blaster, a microphone, and a JBL tuned speaker. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key. Its rear shell has an LED flash assisted triple-camera unit.

The Note 11 lineup is now listed on JD.com for reservations. The retailer site has listings for three phones such as Note 11 5G, Note 11 Pro 5G, and Note 11 Pro+ 5G. The listings show that the shipment of the Note 11 models will begin on Nov. 1 in China.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ listings reveal that these devices will be available in variants like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The Note 11 Pro will come in colors like Mysterious Blackland, Shallow Dream Galaxy, Time Quiet Purple, and Misty Forest. On the other hand, the Note 11 Pro+ will come in the same three colors except Shallow Dream Galaxy.

Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro specifications (Rumored)

A recent leak revealed that the Redmi Note 11 5G will come with key specs like a 120Hz LCD screen, a 13-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel rear camera, Dimensity 810, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The Note 11 Pro+ 5G will be available with key specs such as a 120Hz OLED screen, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 108-megapixel rear camera, Dimensity 920 chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W rapid charging.

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Honor Play5 Vitality Edition confirmed to launch in China on October 25

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Jeet

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Oct 20, 2021

Earlier this year, in the month of April, Honor had launched a smartphone dubbed as Honor Play 5T Vitality Edition for the price of 1,299 yuan. Now, the company is all set to launch a new smartphone under the Vitality Edition branding in China.

Today, Honor has confirmed by sharing a teaser poster that the Honor Play5 Vitality Edition will be officially launched in the company’s home market China on 25th October. We expect the company to share more details about the phone through teasers in the coming days, ahead of the official launch.

It appears that the company is making a lineup of devices for the upcoming Double 11 sale in China which will take place on 11th November. Along with this device, the company is also set to launch Honor X30 Max and Honor X30i.

The Honor Play5 smartphone was officially launched in China in May this year. It features a 6.53-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. There’s a waterdrop notch on top of the screen that houses a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.

On the backside, the device features a quad-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, along with an LED flash.

Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage. The phone runs the Android 10 operating system with Magic UI 4.0 on top and is powered by a 3,800mAh battery which comes with support for 66W fast charging technology.

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Google Pixel Pass subscription bundle starts at $45 per month

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Jeet

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Oct 20, 2021

As we recently reported, along with the Pixel 6 series smartphones, Google has also launched a new subscription service named Google Pixel Pass. This new offering includes a combination of hardware and services from the tech giant.

The Pixel Pass is being made available in two different plans — $45 per month and $55 per month, depending on the smartphone that you choose to get.

Those who subscribe to the Pixel Pass will be getting either the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro smartphone. The company is also promising to upgrade the smartphone after two years but the device needs to be financed through Google.

Not just that, along with the new device, the company is also bundling other key Google services, including YouTube Premium, Google Play Pass, and Google One with a 200GB cloud storage plan that usually costs $3 per month.

Google is bundling services worth around $20 with the plan and $25 or $35 monthly for the phone payments and an additional $5 per month for the protection plan. Thus, the users will be getting a modest discount when purchasing the $45/month or $55/month Pixel Pass subscription plan.

It’s noteworthy that this is available only if the customer buys it directly from Google. Also, it appears that the program is currently limited to users in the United States.

Google has just launched its latest flagship smartphones in the market — Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, for the starting price of $599 and $899 respectively. Both the devices are now up for pre-order and will start shipping from 28th October.

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JioPhone Next Play Console listing spotted with key specs

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 20, 2021

Jio Phone Next was announced in June through India-based Reliance Jio’s 44^th Annual General Meeting (AGM). At that time, the company claimed that it will be made available in the market on September 10^thv. However, the company released a statement last month to say that it will be available for purchase in time for the Diwali festive season, which suggested that it could be released in the Indian market by October end or early November. While the company confirmed some of the key features of the JioPhone Next, it did not reveal any specifications. Now, the handset has appeared at the Google Play Console with some of its key specs.

JioPhone Next 4G visits Google Play console listing. 😎

– HD+ display 720 x 1440
– Android 11 Go edition
– Adreno 306 GPU
– 2GB ram
– Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 QM215#JioPhoneNext #Jio pic.twitter.com/kn5AtFU1W1

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) October 19, 2021

The Jio Phone Next’s Play Console listing shows that its display carries support for an HD resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 215 mobile platform and 2 GB of RAM. It runs on Android 11, which appears to be the Go edition.

Past reports have claimed that the JioPhone Next has a 5.5-inch display, an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and a 13-megapixel rear snapper. The 2 GB RAM variant of the device may offer 16 GB of storage, whereas the 3 GB RAM model may come with 32 GB of storage. The phone may house a 2,500mAh battery.

Jio and Google have collaborated to offer an optimized experience on the JioPhone Next. The device will offer some other features like on-screen translation, automatic read aloud, India-centric filters for camera, and Google Assistant. It is also said to be equipped with custom editions of Google Duo and Camera Go. Probably, it will be priced between Rs 5,000 (~$66) and Rs 7,000 (~$93) in the country.

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Google starts rolling out Android 12 stable version to Pixel smartphones

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Jeet

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Oct 20, 2021

Earlier this month, Google officially announced the stable version of the Android 12 operating system for the smartphone. However, unlike the previous version, this time, Google didn’t roll out the latest update to its own smartphones nor did the company announce a timeline for the same.

But now, after officially launching the latest Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones in the market, the technology giant has also started rolling out the Android 12 update to the Pixel series of smartphones.

It’s noteworthy that the latest Pixel 6 lineup already comes pre-installed with the latest Android 12 OS. The rollout of this new update for other devices comes after the company released the final Beta 5 version of Android last month.

While the latest Android 12 comes with several new features and functionalities, one of the major changes comes in the form of the revamped interface. This time, the company is using the new Material You user interface.

Apart from the new design, the latest version of the operating system also comes with new widgets and notification design, privacy dashboard and security enhancements, scrolling screenshots, Nearby share, and more. For a detailed list of features available with Android 12, check out this article.

Earlier, Google had revealed that the Android 12 update will be made available for devices from companies like Samsung, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Tecno, Vivo, and Xiaomi later this year. Some of these brands have already announced their own custom user interfaces based on the latest Android 12, including ColorOS 12 from OPPO and One UI 4.0 from the South Korean giant Samsung.

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