Deal: Buy Anker Soundcore Motion+ Speaker for $102 (Retail Price $150)

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Oct 20, 2021

Anker Soundcore Motion+ Speaker which generally retails for $150 is now available at a discounted price of $101.83 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is a limited stock offer.

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Anker Soundcore Motion+ Speaker at $101.83 (after discount)@AliExpress

Anker Soundcore Motion+ Speaker

Key Features:

Perfect speaker for the extreme outdoors
Ultra-wide frequency range for remarkable sound
Hi-Res audio- Qualcomm aptX
Huge sound with deep bass
IPX7 fully waterproof
6700mAh battery – 12-hour playtime
Customizable EQ via Soundcore app
Enhanced sound dispersion
Bluetooth v5.0

Generally retailing for $150, you can now buy Anker Soundcore Motion+ Speaker at a discounted price of $101.83 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is a limited stock offer. So place your order asap.

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Samsung brings its Bespoke color customization to the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Watch4

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 20, 2021

The Galaxy Z Flip3 comes in multiple color options but if none of the seven colors it is available in catches your fancy, then Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition is for you.

With the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition, buyers will be able to choose from a palette of different colors for their phones. Samsung will let buyers choose between black or silver for the frame and from blue, pink, yellow, white, and black for the top and bottom. Sure, the colors are not as many as Xbox offers for its Xbox Design Lab program but there are 49 different combinations to choose from.

Once you are done choosing, you can place your order. Samsung is charging $1099.99 for the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition. This is the same price the 256GB version of the phone sells for. Does that mean Samsung is charging you extra for the customization? Not at all. The Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition has 256GB of storage too. What Samsung is doing is practically allowing buyers to customize the 256GB version of the phone.

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Samsung is even offering an option to replace the colors of the bottom and top part when you get bored but at an extra fee under a service called Bespoke Upgrade Care.

The Bespoke customization is also available for the Galaxy Watch4 series via what it calls the Galaxy Watch4 bespoke Studio. Buyers will be able to choose from different types/colors of bands and three different colors for the case.

Samsung offering a customization option for its phones isn’t a first for the mobile industry. Motorola used to offer a similar service called Moto Maker which even allowed users to engrave their devices after choosing the colors or materials they want for their phones. Nevertheless, it is nice to see that manufacturers are offering customers a chance to customize their phones.

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Entire specs of HONOR X30 Max leak ahead of launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 20, 2021

The HONOR X30 Max is in the news for the past few days. We have been learning more about this smartphone with every new development. The latest information from a reliable leaker reveals almost everything about the handset.

HONOR X30 Max Render Leak — HONOR X30 Max | Source: Digital Chat Station

A new image post (now deleted) by Digital Chat Station on Weibo exposes the key specifications of the upcoming HONOR X30 Max. These features go in line with the previous leaks.

According to the picture, the HONOR X30 Max will flaunt a 7.09-inch display with a 2280 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a dewdrop notch, and a 90% screen-to-body ratio. This panel is said to have an RGBW pixel arrangement and DCI-P3 color gamut.

The brightness of the screen is rated to go as low as 2 nits. The display is not only certified for low blue light emission but also comes with multiple eye protection modes and a video algorithm.

To complement its large canvas, the handset will house dual stereo speakers powered by HONOR Histen Sound. These speakers are mentioned to sound 78dB loud at full volume.

Further, the device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. It will have support for GPU Turbo X as well as virtual RAM.

HONOR X30 Max Specifications Leak — Source: Digital Chat Station

The smartphone will sport a 64MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) vertically aligned dual-camera setup on the rear. Whereas, on the front, an 8MP camera will be nested inside the notch.

Other features of the phone will include multifunctional NFC, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, smart multi-window, smart screen, 5,000mAh battery, and 22.5W fast charging.

Last but not least, the HONOR X30 Max will measure 174.37 x 84.91 x 8.3mm in dimensions and will arrive in three colors, namely Magical Night Black, Charm Sea Blue, and Titanium Silver.

So far, there has been no official word regarding the launch of this large screen phone from HONOR. Rumors say that it will debut in early November ahead of Double Eleven (Singles’ Day) shopping festival in China.

OnePlus 9RT Hands On: Inching Closer to a true flagship

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Oct 20, 2021

OnePlus’ big launch for the second half of the year turned out to be for its affordable flagship model, the OnePlus 9 RT. The new model brings its R-series smartphones closer to its more expensive siblings, with a powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset and an upgraded camera setup. Basically, the OnePlus 9RT feels like a twin of the OnePlus 9.

The almost identical appearance of all three models reflects the continuity of the OnePlus design, but we do agree that this similarity can be boring at times. But silver 9RT has a ceramic glazed material and doesn’t get fingerprints easily. So there’s no doubt that this is our favorite color among the two other options available for this device (Black and Green).

The sub-200gram weight, rounded corners, and good weight distribution makes for an excellent hands-on experience on the OnePlus 9RT. Features such as NFC and stereo dual speakers are not missing either. If I could sum up the design of the OnePlus 9RT in one sentence, it would be: the color looks fancy, and it feels comfortable to hold.

The OnePlus 9RT features a 6.62-inch E4 OLED flat display with 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and up to 600Hz touch sampling response.

As for its buttons, the phone continues OnePlus’ layout for its 9 series. So the new model features volume buttons on the left, an alert slider and power button on the right, a microphone and antennas on top, and a SIM card tray, Type-C port, and a stereo speaker grille at the bottom.

The OnePlus 9RT comes with an upgraded 50MP primary shooter, along with a 16MP wide-angle and a 2MP macro camera. The new cameras look promising, but we’ll check them out in detail in our review later.

As for the battery, the phone features a 4500mAh capacity one with a 65W charger bundled inside. It will charge the phone to 100% in just half an hour.

We are looking forward to checking out its camera and performance in detail, so stay tuned for our detailed OnePlus 9 RT review that’s coming in the next few days.

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Redmi Smart TV X 2022 arrives with 120Hz refresh rate starting at 2699 yuan (~$422)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 20, 2021

Xiaomi‘s independent Redmi brand last year unveiled the Redmi X series of smart TVs that deliver high-end features at rock-bottom prices compared to contemporaries. The models were a hit with buyers, emerging as top-sellers on China’s foremost e-retail platforms TMall and JD.com. Spurred by the successor of the original models, Redmi has announced the Smart TV X 2022.

The Redmi Smart TV X 2022 comes in two sizes – 65 inches and 55 inches. Both adopt an all-metal full-screen design with a full-array backlight screen. The smart TV also has a 4K resolution of 3840×2160 pixels. The display has a typical grayscale response time of 6.5ms, a color depth supporting 10-bit (8-bit + FRC), and a color gamut coverage of 94% P3. It also supports FreeSync Premium and Dolby Vision.

The Redmi Smart TV X 2022 also comes with a unique dual 120Hz refresh rate and MEMC which can greatly improve the definition of the dynamic pictures and reduce smear.

For audio, the Smart TV X equally packs a powerful setup tuned to deliver optimum audio quality. The audio system consists of four built-in speakers, 2 ducts, a sealed box with a 2×0.38L large sound cavity, an output power of 2×12.5W, as well as Dolby Atmos support.

In terms of the internal configuration, the Redmi X smart TV is powered by a MediaTek MTK 9650 processor which is used by the Mi TV Master Edition. The 22m chipset integrates a Mali-G52 2EE MC1 GPU and features AI computing power of up to 1T. It also brings support for AI-PQ, AI -AQ intelligent audio, and picture adjustment, and pairs with 3GB RAM as well as 32GB of internal storage.

For interface, the smart TV is fitted with two HDMI 2.0 (eARC), one HDMI 2.1 port (4K 120Hz), one AV, one ATV/DTMB, two USB, one S/PDIF, one RJ-45, and four Mic arrays to support far-field voice.

As for the pricing, the Redmi Smart TV X 2022 is priced at 2999 yuan (~$422) for the 55 inches variant while the 65-inch model will retail for 3499 yuan (~$547). You’ll agree that the prices are extremely affordable for a smart TV with this array of specs. The smart TV will go on sale simultaneously on October 31 via JD.com, Xiaomi Mall, and Xiaomi Youpin.

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Massive Discounts at the World Premiere of UMIDIGI Bison X10 Series at AliExpress

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Oct 20, 2021

UMIDIGI is giving out huge discounts on the occasion of the world premiere of UMIDIGI Bison X10 and X10 Pro. Bison X10 which retails for $216 is available for $136.66 and Bison X10 Pro which retails for $250 is available for $154.99 only at AliExpress. This world premiere deal ends tomorrow.

WHERE TO BUY

UMIDIGI Bison X10 and X10 Pro at $136.66/154.99 (after discount)@AliExpress

	UMIDIGI BISON X10	UMIDIGI BISON X10 PRO
Price	$136.66 ($161.39 including VAT)	$154.99 ($186.99 including VAT)
Display	6.53” HD+ 1600x720p Capacitive touchscreen	6.53” HD+ 1600x720p Capacitive touchscreen
CPU	MediaTek Helio P60	MediaTek Helio P60
Body	Fiberglass	Industrial rubber
Memory	4GB + 64GB	4GB + 128GB
Rear AI Camera	20MP+8MP+5MP	20MP+8MP+5MP
Front Camera	8MP	8MP
Battery	6150mAh	6150mAh
OS	Android 11	Android 11
Certifications	IP68&IP69K/MIL-STD-810G/GMS/ FCC/ CE/ MIC/ IC	IP68&IP69K/MIL-STD-810G/GMS/ FCC/ CE/ MIC/ IC
Other features	GPS, OTG, NFC	GPS, OTG, NFC
Bluetooth	v4.2	v4.2

This super deal is available only on the occasion of the world premiere of UMIDIGI BISON X10 and X10 PRO. BISON X10 which retails at $216 is available at a discounted price of $136.66 and BISON X10 PRO which retails for $250 is available for $154.99 only at AliExpress. This deal ends tomorrow. So place your order asap.

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Apple AirPods shipments expected to to reach 85 million units next year

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 20, 2021

A new report estimates that Apple AirPods shipments will reach 85 million units in 2022, which is a 3.7% year-on-year increase. The recently released AirPods 3 will be a major contributor to the total sales figure of course, but they’re joined by the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. We might even see the sequels to the latter two next year.

The report by TrendForce adds that Apple’s latest AirPods 3 feature an improved optical in-ear detection mechanism. This works through the integration of PPG (photoplethysmography) technology paired with four SWIR (short-wave infrared) LED chips that have two different wavelengths. The skin-detect sensors may potentially detect the water content in the wearer’s skin, granting the AirPods 3 the ability to differentiate between human skin and other surfaces.

The rise in the demand for AirPods will thus be benefitting component suppliers for the same. Some of these include Epistar and DOWA that supply SWIR LED chips, DOWA and II-VI/Finisar that supply InGaAs photodiode, and module assembler USI.

SWIR wavelengths range from 1,050-2,500 nm which is sufficient for optical properties of compounds such as water, sugar, and alcohol. More wearables manufacturers are expected to integrate the tech into their products in the near future, as its prices are set to drop as it matures.

Consequently, more wearables will be coming with PPG-based biosensing functions that will be sensing more advanced stuff like body hydration, blood glucose, blood lipid, and blood alcohol levels in the future. Most current wearables have a limited scope of measuring only heart rate and blood oxygen levels.

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Amazfit GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro, and GTS 3 launched in India starting at Rs. 13,999 ($190)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 20, 2021

Smartwatch maker Huami has unveiled for the Indian market, its three latest Amazfit smartwatches with some nice features. The models are the Amazfit GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro, and GTS 3 smartwatches. The pick of the Amazfit Indian lineup is the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro with an Rs. 18,999 (~$258) price tag. The GTR 3 Pro has a 0.45-inch (480 x 480 pixels) AMOLED 331 PPI screen, up to 1000 nits brightness, scratch-resistant glass, anti-fingerprint coating, and a 70% screen to body ratio. Also available in the flagship GTR 3 Pro model, are the Zepp OS, support for Android 7.0/iOS 12.0 and above as well as more than 150 Sports Modes. There are some important health and fitness sensors for measuring all-day some key body functions.

The BioTracker3.0 PPG biometric sensor supports blood-oxygen monitoring, while there is also an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope, a geomagnetic sensor, and several other sensors. The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is water-resistant (5ATM / 50 Meters) and supports Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi (2.4GHz), and has 2.3GB built-in storage for offline music playback. The microphone and speaker system support Alexa, an offline voice assistant, as well as voice calling over Bluetooth. The GTR 3 Pro has a 450mAh battery that can last up to 12 days.

The Amazfit GTR 3 and GTS 3 are priced at Rs. 13,999 ($190). The GTR 3 will be available from Flipkart today and the GTR 3 Pro and the GTS 3 Pro will be subsequently available from Amazon India at a different date. These smartwatches all feature an AMOLED screen with up to 1000 nits brightness, several customizable watch faces, multiple sports modes, a Classic Navigation Crown, and a durable design. The aluminum alloy is made from a lightweight, aircraft-grade material.

The Amazfit GTS 3 features a 4-in-1 health measurement system that can monitor your heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, and breathing rate via a single tap. The GTS 3 also features Alexa voice assistant support, among others. The Amazfit GTR 3 offers similar functionalities as the GTS 3 and is equally priced at Rs. 13,999 ($190), although with a smaller display.

Xiaomi SonicCharge 2.0 Cable launched in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 20, 2021

Most of the mid-range smartphones from the Xiaomi group in India support 33W fast charging. Hence, the company separately launched a compatible adapter called ‘Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger’ last November in the country. Almost a year later, the Chinese tech giant has now discretely released the supported cable as well.

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The latest cable from Xiaomi in India is called ‘Xiaomi SonicCharge 2.0 Cable’. The product uses the new ‘Xiaomi’ branding instead of ‘Mi’ like the charger, which is still being sold under the old name.

The cable comes in a single white color option with an orange accent. It has a USB Type-A male connector at one end and a USB Type-C connector at the other end.

As far as size is concerned, the cable measures 100cm (1m). The company claims that it is durable and tangle-free. Finally, the cable not only supports 33W fast charging but also 480Mbps data transfer.

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Talking about price, the Xiaomi SonicCharge 2.0 Cable costs ₹249 in India. Although the product is currently listed on Mi.com, it is yet to go on sale.

According to the official announcement on Twitter, the cable will be soon available via Mi.com, Mi Homes, Mi Stores, Mi Studios, and partner offline retailers across India.

Apple’s new MacBook Pro 140W charger can fast charge a lot more devices

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 20, 2021

Sure, the new Apple MacBook Pros offer the latest and greatest from the Cupertino-based company including the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips and much, much more. But one particular spec that has seemingly slipped under the radar of most is the all-new 140W USB-C power adapter that ships with the 2021 Macs. And it actually is a game-changer.

Apple has opted for the gallium nitride solution to allow the adapter to be smaller than usual. Adoption of the tech is a big move for Apple indeed as other companies like Xiaomi, OPPO, etc. have been releasing GaN chargers for a while now. But you see, that’s not the most significant bit. The limelight has instead been stolen by the USB-C Power Delivery 3.1 compliance, making the MacBook Pro the very first laptop to use the standard (via: The Verge).

The standard is in fact so new that USB-C cables that are compliant with it haven’t even hit the market yet. In other words, not even a USB-C cable is available in the market right now that can carry 140W using the new standard.

Apple’s solution for this was to make a proprietary USB-C to Magsafe adapter for its 140W charger to fill up the MacBook Pros at the magical 140W speed. Once this standard becomes mainstream, the new 140W MacBook Pro charger will be able to charge all other devices that support this standard.

Apple is thus leading the industry when it comes to the new USB-C PD R3.1 standard. And judging from the past, it’s pretty clear that the rest of the industry will be jumping on to the USB-C PD R3.1 bandwagon as well. Previously, Apple’s adoption of USB-C in the MacBook in 2015 was quickly mimicked by other companies – like Google for their Chromebooks.

However, things might be different this time around – it might not just be laptops adopting the new standard but several other electronics too. In conclusion, the new 140W charger isn’t endemic to the MacBook Pros and can be plugged into other USB-C using electronics as well, such as e-bikes, thus greatly improving its scope.

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Intel Alder Lake mobile Core i9 CPU to launch in gaming laptops soon, with 14 cores & 20 threads

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Sean

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Oct 20, 2021

Intel is gearing up for the launch of its Alder Lake mobile CPU lineup along with its Alder Lake S series of desktop processors. Now, the high end Core i9 chip has been spotted with an impressive 14 cores and 20 threads, which should launching with upcoming gaming laptops soon.

As of right now, the Core i9-12900H appears to be the fastest chip from Team Blue’s 11th generation of mobile CPU. It was recently spotted within Ashes of The Singularity benchmark. For those unaware, the new Alder Lake P lineup will be replacing the last generation’s Tiger Lake H45, Tiger Lake H35, and the Tiger Lake UP3 series processors. Looking at the benchmark results in AOTS, the Core i9 features 14 cores (6 P Cores + 8 E Cores) and 20 threads (Via WccFTech).

The results of the benchmark has also revealed that the new processors was listed with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU and 16GB of RAM. Unfortunately, the benchmark did not reveal any other finer details like core clock speeds, cache, or memory specifications. In other words, no comparison can be made as of right now to other processors. But seeing how the chip was paired with a top end NVIDIA GPU, we can expect to see it ship with premium gaming laptops.

These laptops will likely launch sometime next year. Although, since Intel is making its own graphics cards as well, we could even see an all Intel powered laptop in the market as well. For those unaware, the chipmaker is also working on ARC Alchemist series of discrete GPUs that will compete with the likes of NVIDIA and ARM in the PC market.

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Apple iPhone SE 3 leak reveals that it could be the last LCD iPhone

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Sean

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Oct 20, 2021

The Apple iPhone SE 3 is expected to launch sometime next year. But prior to its launch, a new report has revealed some interesting information regarding the upcoming iPhone model.

The news arrives from a tipster @Arsenal on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). The Cupertino based giant’s iPhone SE 3 will still feature an LCD display panel. This would mean that the device is the only smartphone model from the brand to feature LCD screen as the latest iPhone 13 lineup also sports OLED panels. In recent years, many brands have shifted towards OLED screens, which is the now the norm for flagship handsets.

Furthermore, the tipster added that the LCD display on the compact iPhone would make it more affordable. Apparently, the next gen iPhone SE 3 will also be built on the chassis of the older iPhone XR model, with the A15 Bionic chipset powering the device. This is similar to the last generation iPhone SE 2 that was built on the iPhone 8. The leak added that it will be available in multiple storage variants, including the 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB options. This is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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India may force Oppo, Vivo to stop working with Chinese distribution partners

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Sean

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Oct 20, 2021

Chinese brands like Oppo and Vivo might face increasing pressure in India, as the local government might push both companies to stop operating in the region with their Chinese partners for distribution.

For those unaware, the two smartphone brands from China are major OEMs in the region with Oppo holding a 10 percent market share in the region while Vivo having a 15 percent market share. While both companies have a strong offline presence, the vendors have created a layer of Chinese partners to distribute their products in the market. However, this might has caught the attention of the local government as well.

As of right now, there is no legal framework that bans such operations, but Indian officials are likely to unofficially show their stance on the matter to these brands. In other words, the government would be developing such legal frameworks that could force both Oppo and Vivo to end operations with their Chinese partners over distribution of their products within the Indian market. While both brands have yet to offer a comment on the matter, an industry executive has spoke to ET providing certain insights.

The source said that “The initial strategy would be to solve the issue without any regulation, but in case there is a need, an official notification may be released. The consensus is that there should be no Chinese distribution in India since they already have market access. Distribution of tech products is where India already has strength, a point which will be conveyed to Chinese companies soon.” Notably, the executive also revealed that the tensions in the Indo Chinese borders is the reason behind the increased scrutiny for the companies.

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Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 with 2K display & 7,500mAh battery launched in India

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 20, 2021

After being announced back in June in Europe, the Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 has finally made its way to India. The tablet is powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T SoC and has an 11-inch 2K display. It features a unique stand at its rear that lets it sit at various adjustable angles. Along with this, it also supports the Lenovo Precision Pen 2 stylus as an optional accessory.

Its display is perhaps the most interesting bit from its list of specifications. Sized at 11-inches with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, it is an IPS TDDI touchscreen display with 400nits brightness, TUV Rheinland certification, and support for Dolby Vision. The display is paired with a JBL-tuned quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos support.

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 packs a large 7,500mAh battery that has been claimed to last for up to 15 hours when watching online video content. The battery can be filled up at 20W.

The tablet’s weight stands at 600g and its dimensions measure 256.8 x 169 x 7.93mm. Its connectivity options include a USB Type-C port, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi 802.11AC (2 x 2), USB OTG, and more.

On the software front, the tab runs Android 11 with support for Google Kids Space. Google Kids Space is a library of quality content comprised of recommendations for apps, games, books, and videos.

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 is priced at Rs. 40,000 for the sole 4GB RAM + 128GB storage option. The storage is high-speed UFS 2.1 and can be expanded further by up to 256GB thanks to the inclusion of a microSD card slot. The color option is again one – Storm Grey. It can be purchased from Amazon India and Lenovo’s online store.

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Oppo developing its own high end smartphone chips that will launch by 2024

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Sean

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Oct 20, 2021

Oppo is working to develop its own high end mobile chipsets for its premium grade flagship smartphones. The move from the company arrives to reduce its reliance on chipmaking firms like Qualcomm and MediaTek.

As of right now, the Chinese tech giant is the world’s fourth largest smartphone brand and is planning on begin shipping its custom made mobile chipsets sometime in the year 2023 or 2024. Earlier this year, the company had confirmed that it was working on its own self developed processors and now sources close to the matter has revealed to Nikkei Asia revealed the possible launch timeline of these upcoming chipsets.

Notably, this marks another Chinese brand joining the race of smartphone makers that are racing to make its own custom SoC (System on chips). At the moment, brands like Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi are developing their own chips for their processors. Even Google is working on custom made chips with its flagship Pixel 6 series launching with the new Tensor chipsets. The process of developing its own chips would enable Oppo to have better control over its own supply chain and might also help the impacts of the ongoing global shortages of semiconductors.

The sources also revealed that the company is working on 3nm production technology that is being offered by TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker. In other words, TSMC is also receiving another major smartphone brand as its new client, with Apple, Intel, AMD, and Nvidia being some of its other major customers.

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

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Sean

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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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Sean

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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.