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.
iQOO Neo5
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Google has finally launched a new top-tier flagship phone. We are talking about the Pixel 6 Pro, a device that has nothing to envy in regards to the most expensive phones in the market, including the iPhone 13 Pro Max. But does it offers something more interesting if compared to the latest Apple flagship? Does it have the features making it a better phone? It is not easy for anyone to answer these questions, but a comparison between the specifications of the Google Pixel 6 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max is the best way to understand the differences, the pro, and the cons of each handset right after the launch of the new Google’s best phone.
Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Apple iPhone 13 Max
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm,
210 g
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm,
240 g
DISPLAY
6.71 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
Apple always sets the design trends and the iPhone 13 Pro Max has the trending design, but Google decided not to follow it and release a phone with a unique design. You just need to look at its aesthetics and its color options to understand it. The Google Pixel 6 Pro is definitely one of the most original phones of the year, but the iPhone 13 Pro Max offers a better build quality with its frame made of stainless steel and water resistance up to 6 meters deep. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 6 Pro’s front panel is more attractive due to the presence of a punch-hole design, a 3D curved glass, and a very high screen to body ratio.
Display
The Google Pixel 6 Pro has an LTPO display enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz and this is a big added value. But the iPhone 13 Pro Max with its Super Retina XDR OLED display provides a better image quality. The display has the HDR10 certification (just like the Pixel 6 Pro) and Dolby Vision support, as well as a 1000 nit typical brightness. It is also the first iPhone with a 120 Hz refresh rate alongside the iPhone 13 Pro. Coming to the authentication, the Google Pixel 6 Pro has an in-display fingerprint reader, while iPhone 13 Pro Max relies on 3D facial recognition thanks to the SL 3D sensor placed in the notch.
Specs & Software
Both the phones are equipped with flagship-class hardware components. The Google Pixel 6 Pro is fueled by the new Google Tensor chipset (the first SoC made by Google) paired with a whopping 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset paired with 6 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of native storage. The iPhone 13 Pro Max can provide better performance not only thanks to its great hardware department but also because it runs iOS 15 (it has a better optimization than Android 12. Apple will support the iPhone 13 Pro Max for seven years, while the software support for the Google Pixel 6 Pro will stop after five years.
Camera
The camera hardware of the Google Pixel 6 Pro is superior if compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The handset has a 50 MP main camera with omnidirectional autofocus and OIS, a 48 MP telephoto sensor with 4x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide camera. But Apple always proved that its software enhances its cameras much more than any Android phone is able to do. This is the reason why you will have to wait for the in-depth camera tests of the Google Pixel 6 Pro in order to compare the two handsets.
The Google Pixel 6 Pro has a bigger 5003 mAh, but not bigger enough to provide a longer battery life than the 4352 mAh unit found on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Both the phones support fast wired charging and wireless charging, but the iPhone 13 Pro Max adds MagSafe which allows the connection of special external accessories.
Price
The starting price of the Google Pixel 6 Pro is $899/€899, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max carries a starting price of about $1100/€1200. While the Google Pixel 6 Pro comes with more interesting hardware, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a better build quality and software which will fill the gaps between the two handsets. Do you think Google will be able to compete with Apple in the smartphone market?
Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: PRO and CONS
A few weeks back, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Pad 5 in China, Europe, and Indonesia. Now, Xiaomi Japan has officially launched the Mi Pad 5 in the Japanese market. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 comes with a large 120Hz screen and has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoC.
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 is priced at ¥43,780(~$384) and ¥54,700(~$480) for the 6GB/128GB variant and 6GB/256GB variant respectively. This is slightly higher than the Indonesian pricing of Rp. 4,999,000(~$353).
It comes with support for Xiaomi Smart Pen which is priced at ¥11,800(~$104). The device has two colour options – Cosmic Purple and Pearl White. The tablet is already up for sale on mi.com and all Xiaomi authorised stores in Japan.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Specifications
The Xiaomi Mi Pad sports an 11-inch with an FHD+ resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a pixel density of 275 PPI. It also has anti-blue light and a 1500:1 contrast ratio. It has a 13MP single camera at the rear and boasts an 8MP selfie camera.
Under the hood, it is powered by other Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It houses an 8,720mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging technology. It is touted to offer 5 days of music playback, 16 hours of video playback, and 10 hours of gaming. The device runs on MIUI 12.5 Pad OS software skin based on Android 11.
The POCO F2 Pro was updated to MIUI 12.5 in June. Four months later, the smartphone has now started receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edtion update. This version of MIUI was introduced in August.
POCO F2 Pro
The MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for POCO F2 Pro is currently live in Indonesia. It arrives with build number V12.5.2.0.RJKIDXM. Apart from bringing new under the hood changes, the latest system update also bumps up the security patch level to October 2021.
As always, the OTA software update is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it will take days to reach every user. At the same time, the update should be also available for other regional variants like Global, EEA, Russia, and Turkey.
The POCO F2 Pro is known as Redmi K30 Pro. This version of the handset got access to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in August itself.
Both POCO F2 Pro and Redmi K30 are just one and a half years old. These phones have only received a single major MIUI as well as a sole Android update. Hence, they will likely get Android 12 and MIUI 13 in the near future.
How is your experience with this smartphone so far? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Huawei has taken the wraps off the new Watch GT 3 smartwatch in the U.K. The new watch packs lots of features, some of which have been carried over from the Huawei Watch GT 2 released in 2019.
The Huawei Watch GT 3 is available in 42mm and 46mm sizes and four variants: Active, Classic, Elite, and Elegant. The 46mm version has a 1.43-inch 466 x 466 AMOLED display and a case that’s 11mm thick while the 42mm version has a 1.32-inch display with the same resolution and a 10.2mm case. Due to the smaller size, the 42mm version uses 20mm straps while the 46mm version uses a 22mm strap. For those who want to know, the case is stainless steel but the underside is plastic on both watches.
Huawei says the Watch GT 3 has a new PPG 5.0 module for heart rate and blood oxygen level detection includes 8 photodiodes and two sets of light sources. There is also a curved glass lens that makes the watch more comfortable to wear and prevents external light interference. It also says that the AI algorithm has been upgraded to filter out noisy signals and record more accurate data even in fast-changing cases such as when swimming, sprinting, or skipping.
There is TrueSleep 5.0 for sleep tracking and TruSeen 5.0+ for health and fitness monitoring. The watch has support for 100+ workout modes including 18 professional modes and 12 outdoor workouts such as golf and skiing. There is an AI Running Coach that helps create a professional running plan based on your running data. It will also use a feature called Running Ability Index (RAI) to analyze the running performance after each training to help owners understand their progress and improvements.
The Huawei Watch GT 3 has 4GB of ROM and 32MB of RAM. It has an accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, barometer, dual-band 5-system GNSS, and a temperature sensor. Other features are a built-in assistant, a microphone and speaker for Bluetooth calling, and the ability to sync with compatible sports machines. It is also the first GT watch to run HarmonyOS (2.1) out of the box.
The 46mm version has a 14-day battery life while the 42mm version has a 7-day battery life.
Huawei Watch GT 3 Price and Availability
The prices for the different versions of the Huawei Watch GT 3 are listed below. It is already available for pre-order starting today up until the 9th of November. Those who pre-order will get a free pair of Huawei FreeBuds 4i headphones.
The Huawei Watch Fit New that launched in China last month is also available in the U.K. It is priced at £79.99 and is available in Isle Blue, Sakura Pink, Graphite Black, and Pomelo Red. If you purchase the fitness tracker, you get a free Huawei Smart Scale 3 worth £59.99.
The Mi MIX Fold is Xiaomi’s first and the only foldable smartphone to date. It was unveiled at the end of March has been exclusive to the Chinese market. Back in May, the company rolled out a useful feature called ‘Pocket PC’ to this device. Now, months later, the firm has announced yet another software update that claims to further improve the user experience.
According to the official MIUI Weibo account, the Mi MIX Fold will soon start receiving a new system. This software build brings improvements and features based on the feedback from users.
Xiaomi says that its engineers have worked hard for months to bring this new software build to the public. The latest system update focuses on improving tablet experience, fixing app compatibility issues and dual-screen problems, optimizing Pocket PC mode, integrating MIUI+, and more.
The smartphone maker has also released the full changelog for this update, which arrives with build number V12.0.25.0.RJTCNXM. The list of changes is too long. You can see for yourself by downloading the image shared by Xiaomi.
Thankfully, Chang Cheng, Vice President of Xiaomi Group, has also summarised the important features in a Weibo post.
As per him, applications can now automatically adapt to inner and external screens when folded and unfolded. Further, WeChat now uses tablet UI and even many other apps are optimized for the foldable form factor. He adds that over 4,000 popular apps are now fully compatible with Mi MIX Fold.
Finally, the update also brings MIUI 12.5 improvements and MIUI+. He signs off his post saying that the new system update for Mi MIX Fold has the longest changelog in MIUI history.
The MIUI V12.0.25.0.RJTCNXM update for Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold will be soon rolled out in batches.
With no shortage of 5G smartphones, manufacturers are now turning to tablets as the next set of devices to stick a 5G modem into. The TCL TAB Pro 5G is one of such 5G tablets and it is powered by the Snapdragon 480 chipset.
The Snapdragon 480 is Qualcomm’s cheapest 5G processor and we have seen it appear in a lot of budget, mid-range, and frankly expensive devices too such as the Nokia XR20 which is priced at ₹46,999 ($638) in India. Thankfully, the TCL Tab Pro 5G isn’t as expensive.
The tablet packs a 10.36-inch NXTVISION display with a 1200 x 2000 resolution and HDR. The bezels are not slim but they are fine for a tablet this size. The corners are rounded and should make it comfortable to hold, although a tablet this size is not one you want to be holding in your hands for long.
The Snapdragon 480 5G is paired with 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of storage that can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot (1TB max). There is a 13MP camera on the back along with an LED flash while the front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor. TCL has added a fingerprint scanner to the tablet and it is buried under the power button. There is also Face Unlock.
The TCL TAB Pro 5G has Hi-Res dual speakers but no audio jack which is disappointing. The tablet runs Android 11 out of the box. It also has support for mmWave and Sub-6GHz 5G networks. There a five pogo pins at the bottom of the device which may be for attaching to a keyboard accessory.
The tablet packs an 8000mAh battery that should last up to 17 hours based on usage. It charges via USB-C and has support for 18W fast charging. It also supports reverse charging
The tablet will be sold exclusively by Verizon for $399 and it is already available for purchase.
MagSafe is not a new feature but this proprietary magnetic charging technology that first appeared on a MacBook Pro back in 2006 is now making its way to more Apple products.
Earlier this week, Apple announced the AirPods 3rd generation and among the features it brings is a MagSafe-compatible case that allows it to be charged using a MagSafe wireless charger. It turns out the 2019 AirPods Pro has also gotten a MagSafe Charging Case.
New orders of the AirPods Pro will ship with a MagSafe Charging Case instead of the regular wireless charging case that shipped with it when it launched in 2019. Apple has also updated its website to reflect the change. At the moment, there is no listing of the MagSafe Charging Case as a separate purchase for those who want.
The AirPods Pro is Apple’s top-of-the-line wireless earbuds. They have Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive EQ, and Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. There is an H1 chip with 10 audio cores for real-time noise cancellation and the force sensor on the stem of the earbud will allow users to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparent Mode.
The AirPods Pro is sweat and water-resistant, has a 4.5-hour battery life on a single charge but with the charging case, users can get more than 24 hours. With the new MagSafe case, owners can charge the AirPods using a MagSafe wireless charger. They can also use a regular Qi wireless charger or a lightning charger.
You can order the AirPods Pro with the MagSafe Charging Case on Apple’s website for $249.
Hisense today released three new QLED TVs in India with full array local dimming plus with Quantum Dot technology. The tech aims to deliver brighter whites and deeper blacks while enhancing the contrast ratio by spreading backlight evenly across the screen. The models are Hisense 55U6G, Hisense 65U6G, and Hisense 75U80G with 55″, 65″, and 75″ display sizes respectively. Android TV 10, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision are standard across the lineup.
Hisense 55U6G QLED TV specifications
The Hisense 55U6G has a 55-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LED-backlit QLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 700 nits of peak brightness. It has Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG HDR, and HEVC (H.265) decoder support. Its 24W audio output is enhanced by Dolby Audio and Dolby Atmos.
The TV is powered by a quad-core CPU, Mali 470MP GPU, and has 2GB of RAM. It comes with an upscaling technology that ups regular 2K content to 4K while also reducing noise and enhancing details.
The Hisense 55U6G features Google Assistant and Google Play Store support. On the wireless connectivity front, the TV has dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Ethernet, HDMI, and USB interfaces are also included.
The TV has been given an inaugural special price of Rs. 59,990 and will be going on sale through all leading e-commerce platforms and retail stores starting this week.
Hisense 65U6G specifications
The Hisense 65U6G offers all of the technologies that the 55U6G packs. It comes with a similar 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LED-backlit QLED display panel but it is a bit larger at 65-inches.
The TV has been priced at Rs. 84,990 and will be made available from early November.
Hisense 75U80G specifications
The Hisense 75U80G though sports a majorly upgraded display in terms of size, refresh rate, and pixel count. It has a 75-inch 8K UHD (7680 x 4320) QLED display with a 120Hz of refresh rate.
The chipset has been upgraded as well with a quad-core processor paired with Mali G52 MC2 GPU and 5GB of RAM. The audio output is more powerful as well at 36W. Apart from this, the TV’s software and ports are the same as the other two models.
The Hisense 75U80G will be going on sale along with the Hisense 55U6G at a price of Rs. 3,99,990.
Canalys has released its report on India Smartphone Market for Q3 2021. According to the research firm, the shipments dropped by 5% YoY. However, Xiaomi continued to dominate the market. At the same time, the Chinese tech giant tried to increase its share in the premium segment.
Canalys says that vaccination played a key role in the increase of smartphone demand in India in the third quarter of 2021. But unfortunately, the shipments fell short of 5% compared to last year due to the shortage of components.
As the low-end models were in short supply, brands were forced to offer promotions on high-end models to lure in customers. Xiaomi pushed its Mi 11 series heavily to increase its share in the premium smartphone category in India. Apple also offered attractive deals on the iPhone 12 series ahead of the iPhone 13 series launch.
On the other hand, realme took a different approach. It focused more on affordable 5G handsets, and therefore, managed to ship around 1 million units of realme 8 5G. A whopping 70% of the brand’s shipment occurred online. Lastly, Transsion also tried to scale up its sales in the country.
Talking about rankings in terms of shipments, Xiaomi came first with a 24% market share (11.2 million units), followed by Samsung with a 19% share (9.1 million units). Then, vivo acquired third position with a 17% of the market (8.1 million units). It was closely followed by relame with a 16% market share (7.5 million units) and OPPO with a 13% share (6.2 million units).
As far as the whole market is concerned, the demand is said to persist during the upcoming Diwali festive season, in addition to the shortage of supplies. We will have to wait and see how the brands will face the situation.
Huawei has shifted its focus from smartphones to other goods such as smartwatches and laptops following the US ban. It has been expanding its Huawei Watch portfolio with back-to-back releases. And ahead of the upcoming Huawei APAC Autumn Launch event, two more models have been spotted on a certification website – Huawei Watch GT 3 and Watch GT Runner.
Image: MySmartPrice, Bluetooth SIG
The Bluetooth SIG certification website (via MySmartPrice) has confirmed a few details about the Huawei Watch GT 3 series including their model number, moniker, and Bluetooth connectivity standards. The Watch GT 3, which has the model number JPT-B19, will support Bluetooth 5.2.
Huawei will also be debuting the GT Runner watch alongside Watch GT 3 on October 28. It has the model number RUN-B19 and is the sports version of the GT 3. It may thus come with a few sports-related features including better durability.
Apart from this, no other details were revealed by the Bluetooth SIG certification website. Huawei’s event teaser, however, had given us a glimpse into what to expect with the Watch GT 3 and showed that it will have a circular dial.
The Huawei APAC Autumn Launch event will also be lifting the curtains on the Huawei Nova 9 series phones and the Huawei MateBook 14s laptop.
The Huawei Nova 9 phone features a 6.57-inch 120Hz OLED display, a Snapdragon 778G SoC, and a 50MP quad-camera setup. Its battery is sized at 4,300mAh and it seemingly supports 66W fast charging.
The Huawei MateBook 14s sports a 2.5K touch FullView Display with an aspect ratio of 3:2. It is powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel Core Processor. It also comes with a set of quad speakers with tweeters and woofers.
Wing, a subsidiary of Google‘s parent company Alphabet, has recently announced that it will be bringing its drone delivery service to the Texas city of Dallas. This marks the first densely populated market that it is launching its service in.
This means that soon you can expect to see drones flying around in Dallas-Fort Worth with small containers that will be filled with products like Tylenol and Band Aids. In other words, Wing is starting its deliveries for small products that will be available in just one Walgreens to the city of Frisco and town of Little Elm. According to the company, it will be using its new operation model to ship small containers parked next to the store act as tiny hangers out of which Wing’s drones will be deployed.
Notably, the Walgreens employees will be trained in how to attach the packages to the company’s packages rather than Wing’s technicians. For those unaware, major tech giants like Amazon and Uber among other brands have been working on launching their own drone delivery services as well. These drones seeks to revolutionize the process of shipping goods and products. As of right now, the technology has mainly focused on small scale experiments like delivering vaccines and blood to remote regions.
In the US, drone delivery has mostly been limited to the smaller towns that are less crowded and less complex. But now, Alphabet owned Wing has seen minor success with its service, with its operations completing its 100,000th delivery while operating in three nations, including the US, Finland, and Australia.
Redmi Watch 2 has been confirmed to launch on October 28 alongside the Redmi Note 11 series in China. Ahead of that, the brand has started teasing the features of its upcoming wearable. The latest teaser reveals the details of the product’s display.
According to the official Redmi Weibo account, the forthcoming Redmi Watch 2 will sport a 1.6-inch AMOLED display with a larger screen-to-body ratio. For comparison, the original Redmi Watch from last year has a smaller 1.4-inch LCD panel.
Further, as per the listing of the smartwatch on JD, it will be available in three colors. These hues are named Elegant Black, Space Blue, and Ivory.
The Redmi Watch 2 is expected to be similar to its predecessor – Redmi Watch. In other words, it will be a fitness tracker disguised as a smartwatch.
It will probably run a customized RTOS like almost every other so-called budget smartwatches in the market. Anyway, it should be a slightly better version than the older model.
We can expect the second-generation Redmi Watch to arrive with features like a heart-rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, GPS, multiple sports modes, sleep monitoring, water resistance, and more.
Having said that, since we are a week away from the official announcement, the company may reveal almost everything about the wearable in the form of teasers in the coming days.
Google recently unveiled its latest Pixel 6 series featuring home-built Google Tensor SoC and high-quality display along with other improved specifications. The amalgamation of the Machine Learning and powerful hardware can be seen in the recently launched Pixel 6 smartphones. However, like other Pixel devices, Google has emphasized a lot on the Pixel 6 series camera features.
Some third-party developers have already ported the Google Camera app from the Pixel 6 series for other smartphones. You can download Google Camera 8.3 app from the link at the bottom.
Stable Google Camera aka GCam 8.3 by BSG is now available for the majority of the Android devices running on Android versions 9, 10, 11, and 12. It is the Google Camera app ported from Android 12 Beta 4 build, and later modded for other Android devices. However, the compatibility is not 100%, but on the majority of the devices, it is installable.
Pixel 6 Camera Features
Both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro features a 50MP primary sensor along with pixel binning technology. There’s also a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor on both smartphones. Pixel 6 Pro additionally packs a 48-megapixel telephoto lens offering 4x optical zoom. Moreover, an 8MP selfie camera is present on the Pixel 6, while the Pro variant offers an 11.1MP camera.
Improving the list of Google Camera magnificent features like Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, and More, Google has made the following additions to the Pixel 6 camera:
Magic Eraser – It is quite a useful feature to get a perfect photo after removing the unnecessary objects from the photo. Magic Eraser effortlessly removes “photobombers”.
Face Deblur – The Machine Learning on the smartphone’s camera automatically rectify the face blurriness across photos. It will help you turn useless photos into useful memory.
Real Tone – It enables the camera to capture most of the skin tones accurately without any manual workaround. It is a native feature of the camera and will be applicable to all the images automatically.
Motion Mode – It is a combination of Long Exposure and Creative Blur features. The Mode comes handly when you capture a moment while in motion or any object is in motion. It applies a motion blur on the moving object to output a beautiful photo. However, the long exposure is useful while capturing moments in the nightlife. Without any tripod, you can easily make light trails.
Download GCAM 8.3 APK
Apart from the new design, the GCAM 8.3 apk offers several new advancements and features. Considering the base code, the GCAM 8.3 might enable the use of auxiliary cameras too. Most of the App features are working on the modded app, but some features may cause issues with some smartphones.
The user just needs a smartphone running on Android 9, 10, 11 or 12 along with Camera2 API support. Separate settings are not required to use the GCAM 8.3 port. However, the settings page can offer additional tweaks and modifications that might be useful in adjusting the quality.
Note: It is unclear whether all the new features of Pixel 6 will work on other devices or not.
Steps to Install Google Camera on your smartphone
Make sure your smartphone runs Android 8, 9, 10, 11 and supports Camera2 API.
Install Gapps (Google Apps and its Services) if already not installed
Enables ‘unknown source installation’.
Download the Compatible package.
Install the APK file, and then enjoy!
Stable Google Camera 8.1 modded apk is already available for download for the past few months. It is also available for the majority of Android smartphones. We hope developers will soon release stable GCAM 8.3 apk for the public.
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