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Google Tensor fails to beat 3-year-old Apple A12 Bionic in benchmarks but that’s not a weakness

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Zohaib Ahmed
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The latest Geekbench 5 scores for the Google Tensor are in and they sure do look disappointing for a 2021 flagship the Pixel 6 series is. The chip is beaten by the Apple A12 Bionic – an SoC from the iPhone XS series that was launched way back in 2018.

The performance comparison was provided by 9lekt on Twitter (via WCCF Tech) and shows that the Tensor scored 1012 and 2760 in single-core and multi-core tests. This is eclipsed by the 1117 and 2932 scores for both the parameters by the Apple A12 Bionic.

In other words, Apple’s three-year-old silicon has beaten Google’s flagship Tensor at both single-core and multi-core performance. But that’s not all. The Tensor is already slower when compared to the Snapdragon 888 processor found on most 2021 Android flagships, so one can call the situation a double whammy.

However, all this was quite expected considering pre-launch rumors that had revealed Google’s plans to favor efficiency over performance with the Tensor. Also, benchmark results only convey half of the story and are in no way an indicator for real-world performance. It is software optimization that matters the most, and Google’s implementation of Android is known to be one of the snappiest software experiences around.

Google Tensor

With Google’s control over both hardware and software, combined with enhancements brought along with Android 12, it is likely that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be matching current flagships in terms of performance.

Moreover, flagship Qualcomm and Mediatek chips are known to overheat on some devices, and Google may thus have sacrificed performance to make the Tensor run cooler and offer better battery life. Although this remains to be seen.

Last but not least, the Tensor has already proven its prowess in the GPU department. It has actually beaten all current Android flagships despite the mediocre CPU performance.

Google may thus have entirely different goals with its new SoC. The California-based company had already shown with its Pixel 6 launch event that Tensor’s main focus is on fast processing of AI and machine learning algorithms. With features such as ultra-fast and efficient voice typing, advanced camera processing, and more, it is clear that Google is working on making smartphone usage smarter than ever. And Tensor plays a great part in making all of it possible.

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Ulefone Power Armor 14 hands-on video showcases 10000mAh battery and other specs

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Simranpal Singh
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Ulefone recently unveiled a new rugged smartphone – Ulefone Power Armor 14 featuring a large 10000mAh battery and other outstanding specifications. The smartphone can withstand more than a week with normal usage upon a single full charge. It also bundles some useful accessories and astonishing designs which are well explained in the hands-on video.

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As per the video, Ulefone Power Armor 14 offers full protection from the rear and front sides. Its large 6.52-inch waterdrop display is well-protected with a protective film. It bundles an 18W fast charger to charge a 1000mAh battery in just 3 hours using Type-C charging cable. However, the users will get a SIM needle, a user manual, a type-C charging cable, a sling, and a tempered glass screen protector.

The smartphone is powered with MediaTek Helio G35 SoC carrying 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Ulefone Power Armor 14’s powerful cameras are also spotted in the video. It carries a 20MP Sony IMX350 primary sensor, a 2MP macro camera, and a depth sensor to offer a bokeh effect. However, a 16MP Sony IMX481 sits on the front for selfies.

In connectivity, a 2.5MM audio jack and a USB Tyle-C port can be seen clearly in the video. The smartphone also bundles a dual SIM slot, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, and a custom key on the left side. The power button encases a fingerprint sensor which helps in easy accessibility. Ulefone Power Armor 14 runs on Android 11 OS.

It is available on pre-sale from the Official Ulefone website or AliExpress.

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SuperEQ S1 Review: Excellent budget headphones

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Paco Zheng
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Over the past few months, we’ve reviewed many in-ear headphones with active noise cancellation. It’s not often that we review a wireless headset with active noise cancellation. 

But this time we have an opportunity to introduce you to a budget option with active noise cancellation: The SuperEQ S1.

The SuperEQ S1 comes in a very fancy-looking box. Compared to its vibrant packaging, the inside is pretty plain and clean. In addition to the headphones and manual, there is a 3.5mm Audio Cable, a USB Charging Cable, an Airplane adapter, and a good quality Carrying Bag inside.

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Take out the headset and at first glance, we can tell that it’s a pretty portable headset. It’s foldable and can be stored without occupying much space in your backpack. This is definitely good news for people who travel a lot. Expand the headset, and we will see its full appearance. The overall look is not much different from other ordinary headsets. The biggest difference is that two acoustic holes were opened on both the earcups for achieving better noise-canceling. 

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The SuperEQ S1 comes in 2 color versions. No matter for the black variant or the white, the wireless headset uses a red clashing design on the inside of the headband, and the SuperEQ Slogan is marked on the sides of the headband in blue font. The top of the ear cups are made of metal with a matte finish, which feels pretty premium. Overall, except for using one of the most popular headset designs, there’s not much special about its design. But because the S1 is targeted at the budget market, the appearance still can stand out among other budget competitors.

During our limited experience, we found that the SuperEQ S1 does a good job in terms of wearing comfort. The foam of the ear cups use delicate leather material and offers a good fit for the ears. It feels pretty soft and can just cover my ears without squeezing them much. And there’s no problem in wearing it for a long time. The retractable headband is also user-friendly with an adequate length, so there’s nothing to worry about whether it can fit your head well. But there’s still a small drawback. The headband can become loose when adjusting the length, but once worn, the headset would keep its position firmly.

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There are four buttons on the side and a single button to control ANC, and three control buttons at the bottom of the right earcup. The middle one is the power button with a pairing function, the other two are for volume control and switching songs. And the headset also supports wired uses with the 3.5mm headphone jack. But unfortunately, its charging port is still Macro USB rather than the more popular Type-C port.

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SuperEQ S1 supports AAC Bluetooth encoding, and the overall sound quality is pretty impressive. The headphone pays special attention to the heavy bass. When listening to pop music, we found that the vocal sounds are relatively low, and high frequencies are not exactly bright. But listening to rock music with more percussion instruments is much more enjoyable. The bass is really full and strong. When switching ANC on, it’s obvious that the noise could be reduced a lot. It also had a relatively good performance when dealing with wind noise. But if we just look at the noise reduction strength, the maximum noise reduction strength of 33db is still a bit weaker than those premium headsets. But if you cannot tolerate the annoying pressure coming from the strong ANC feature, the S1 does have a good balance between wearing comfort and the noise-canceling effect. In addition, once you wear it for listening to music, basically the S1’s ANC effect can also provide a clean sound environment for you. 

At 60% volume setting, it can play music for 45 hours continuously. That is, even if you listen to music for five hours a day, it will be able to last for a few more days, and there’s no need to charge it frequently. Such achievement of battery life is what those ANC earbuds cannot be compared to. If you are more concerned about battery life, the SuperEQ S1 could be a really good option.

SuperEQ S1

In short, as a new model in the affordable market, it performs pretty well. Like those premium options, the SuperEQ S1 also has a foldable design, active noise cancellation, and a good battery life performance. And it supports both wired and wireless use. If you can live with its limited shortcomings, such as the Micro USB charging port, it won’t disappoint you for such an affordable price. 

If you are interested in this headset, buy it on Amazon US/ Amazon UK / superEQ official shop

Lenovo Tab K10 gets an enterprise customizable variant in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Last month, Lenovo quietly launched an Android tablet called Lenovo Tab K10 in India. A few weeks later, the Chinese tech giant has now introduced an enterprise edition of this product in the country.

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Lenovo Tab K10 Enterprise Customizable

According to a report by MySmartPrice, Lenovo has launched a customizable enterprise tablet in India. This slate is nothing but a Lenovo Tab K10 with customization options.

The Lenovo Tab K10 is similar to the recently launched Motorola Moto Tab G20, which itself is a rebadged Lenovo Tab M8 3rd Gen. The only major differences between the Tab K10 and Tab G20 are display and connectivity. 

The former has a 10.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1200 pixels) canvas and arrives with LTE connectivity. On the other hand, the latter features an 8-inch HD (1280 x 800) screen without LTE.

Taking about the new ‘customizable enterprise’ edition, businesses can avail it in either battery or battery-less version. Also, unlike the consumer model, the enterprise variant does not have an LTE option.

Whereas, other features remain the same as regular retailer units. However, businesses can customize it as they like. Lenovo says that it provides customized solutions for retail, manufacturing, banking and finance, education, etc.

As far as price is concerned, the enterprise edition of Lenovo Tab K10 starts at ₹15,999, while the consumer model starts at ₹13,999 with half the storage.

 

 

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Apple TV 4K to launch alongside its TV+ service in South Korea on November 4

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Sean
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The Apple TV 4K set top box will launch in South Korea on 4th November 2021. The product is set to launch in the country along with its TV+ video streaming service.

Apple TV 4K

The Cupertino based giant made the announcement earlier today (25th October 2021). In other words, the Apple TV 4K and TV+ service will be available in the country for the first time together. Furthermore, its TV+ service will be accessible through the company’s TV App, TV 4K, TV HD, and Apple One as well. Notably, the iPhone maker is also celebrating the launch of the product and service in the country with the premiere of its first South Korean original series, “Dr. Brain.”

Dr. Brain is a South Korean show that is based on the popular Korean webtoon of the same name. This show is direct and written by filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon, known for his works like “A Tale of Two Sisters” and “I Saw the Devil,” and stars Lee Sun-Kyun, but best known for “Parasite.” The plot of the show revolves around a brain scientist who seeks to find new technologies to access memory, using these tools after his family faces a mysterious accident.

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Dr. Brain is just one of the several new Apple Original international dramas that are coming to the TV+ service. Other shows include, “Pachinko,” “Masters of the Air,” “Slow Horses,” “Shantaram,” “Echo 3,” “Acapulco,” and more. The TV+ service is launching in South Korea in partnership with a local internet service provider SK Broadband and is priced at 6,500 won (roughly 5.5 US Dollars) per month.

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Meizu POP3 TWS earbuds will be released tomorrow, possibly with a very unique design

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Zohaib Ahmed
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Meizu’s official Weibo account on Monday announced that the Meizu POP3 TWS will be released tomorrow. The announcement post said that the earpods will be paying a tribute to the “national quintessence.”

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The post further contains an image of two oval pieces. These are said to be the inspiration behind the design of the earbuds themselves, which will likely be thin and round. If that’s untrue, then it’s likely that the oval pieces are actually meant to depict the ‘stem’ of the earbuds alone that will house the batteries.

The Meizu POP3 TWS earbuds will also likely be lighter than their predecessors if past release patterns are to go by. The first generation of Meizu POP true wireless earphones was born in April 2018 and weighed 5.8g. Subsequent releases have seen a reduction in weight with the Meizu POP2 weighing 5.4g followed by the Meizu POP2s at just 5.1g.

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Meizu POP 2s

The Meizu POP3 earbuds will also come with a “no tail” design like its past iterations and will hence favor a rounded design over a cylindrical stem.

Meizu had earlier launched the Meizu POP Pro TWS earbuds at the beginning of the year with the ANC (active noise cancellation) feature. These had 10mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0, IPX5 rating, three-microphone intelligent call noise reduction algorithm, and were claimed to provide 20 hours of music playback.

And as for a global launch of the Meizu POP3 earbuds, there isn’t any news as of yet but there could be an announcement soon. The POP2 had cost 299 yuan (~$45) and similar pricing can be expected from the POP3 as well.

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Apple MacBook Air renders leaked, showcases an extremely thin design

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Sean
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The renders of the upcoming Apple MacBook Air has just been leaked. These renders reveal that the next generation MacBook Air model features an extremely thin design, especially for its display frame.

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The new renders were shared by Jon Prosser and Ian Zelbo that also added that the new MacBook Air will apparently be arriving sometime in early 2022. Furthermore, the Cueprtino based giant is reportedly planning on including the new notched display design to its cheaper laptop model as well. As of right now, this notched display can be found in the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 that were launched recently.

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Furthermore, the leak showcased that the company will also be adopting white bezels for the MacBook Air, which is a color that has not been seen since the 2010s MacBooks that adopted a polycarbonate build. Despite having narrow bezels on the sides, the chin is still quite noticeable. Prosser and Zelbo added that the MacBook Air will feature MagSafe 3 support as well as dual Thunderbolt 4 and a 3,5mm audio jack for ports.

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Although, the leaked design showcase an almost impossibly thin design that looks barely wide enough for an audio jack. In other words, we can also expect the laptop not featuring a full sized keyboard either. Zelbo claims to have seen a prototype model, which is what the renders are based on. Under the hood, the new MacBook Air features is expected to feature the Apple M2 chipset and will likely arrive in multiple color variants as well.

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Husban launches Zino Mini, a new compact drone for $459

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Sean
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Husban has just launched the new Zino Mini drone. This is the third product released by the company this year. It is a lightweight and compact drone, with the company’s tagline for it stating that it aims to “let more people fly.”

The Zino Mini weigh just 249 grams and sports a 1/1.3 inch CMOS sensor that is capable of shooting at 4K resolution at 30 fps. Although, this video will be streamed to the paired smartphone at just 1080p resolution. Furthermore, the Zino Mini can fly for up to 40 minutes, or for 10 kilometers, on a single full charge from its 3,000mAh battery pack. Notably, the drone also features an AI tracking mode that can accurately locate moving people, vehicles, or animals and even offers a night time mode that uses an algorithm to optimize recordings made in low light.

Husban

The drone is available in two storage configurations, namely a 64GB or 128GB internal storage versions that can be expanded via a microSD card slot. A major difference between Husban’s newly launched Zino Mini and the Zino Mini Pro is the obstacle detection feature, with the latter offering three sensors on the sides while the Zino Mini only offers on downward facing sensor.

On the other hand, the Zino MINI SE is an even more affordable drone from the brand but its skips even more features like the obstacle avoidance entirely. The Zino Mini will be available for a price of 459 US Dollars, although, Husban has yet to release the product in the market or revealed when it the product will actually be hitting online or offline shelves.

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There may not be an OPPO Reno7 Pro+

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OPPO introduced the Pro+ model in the Reno lineup with the 5th generation. The first device was called OPPO Reno5 Pro+, which was later followed by OPPO Reno6 Pro+. Now, according to a reliable leaker, there may not be an OPPO Reno7 Pro+.

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OPPO Reno6 Pro+

We have been hearing about the OPPO Reno7 series for the past few days from the same source – Digital Chat Station. The tipster now suggests that the 7th gen Reno family may not include a Pro+ model.

The leaker says that the prototypes of vanilla and Pro variants are much better than their predecessor. They have improvements in both display and camera departments.

Above all, he hasn’t heard about the Pro+ variant yet. Hence, he thinks that OPPO Reno7 Pro+ may not exist after all.

Anyway, we would advise you to consider this information with a pinch of salt. That’s because we are still days away from the launch of the OPPO Reno7 series.

As per previous leaks, the regular OPPO Reno7 will be similar to its predecessor in terms of design with a metal frame and a punch-hole at the top left corner of the screen. It will feature a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor that measures 1/1.56” in size and a notification LED ring around the camera.

Lastly, an unreliable source tipped that OPPO Reno7, OPPO Reno7 Pro, and OPPO Reno7 Pro+ will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 920, MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 respectively.

 

 

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iQOO Neo5s phone tipped to launch by mid-November

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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iQOO is reportedly working on two news phones namely, the iQOO 9 and iQOO Neo5s smartphone. Some reports have claimed that the latter could be called iQOO Neo6. A Chinese tipster has claimed that the iQOO Neo phone will break cover by mid-November.

A couple of iQOO phones have been recently appeared at certification sites. The handset with model number V2154A was spotted at the 3C certification site with a 66W fast charger. Another model with a V2136GA model number was spotted at the TENAA certification site with full specs.

The tipster who tipped the November arrival of the next iQOO Neo phone claimed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset. It will be sporting a BOE supplied curved edge screen powered by a new generation of independent display chip. It will include liquid cooling technology for heat dissipation. Its battery will be larger than the previous generation iQOO Neo phone.

iQOO Neo5
iQOO Neo5

In addition, it will come with a 66W fast charger, which in turn suggests that the V2154A model debut with the Neo5s moniker. The handset is yet to appear at TENAA with full specifications.

Other reports have claimed that the iQOO Neo5s will come with a 6.56-inch OLED 120Hz panel and a 4,500mAh battery. It may feature a 16-megapixel front camera and an OIS-ready 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 primary snapper. It is also expected to arrive with dual speakers and a linear motor. The Neo5s may come with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

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Vivo NEX series smartphone powered by Snapdragon 898 SoC expected to launch soon

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Jeet
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Vivo has launching NEX lineup of smartphones that mainly act as an experimental devices from the Chinese brand. It has been more than a year now since the company launched a new device under its NEX lineup.

Now, a new report coming from Digital Chat Station claims that the next smartphone getting launched by Vivo will be the NEX lineup device. It has also been revealed that the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset.

Apart from that, the report also mentions launching the iQOO 9 series smartphones after the Vivo NEX series phone launch. This one too with be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 SoC.

While details about the next-generation Vivo NEX smartphone has not been revealed by the company, the recently certified model V2102A, powered by SD898 chipset and having 44W fast charging support, was believed to be it. However, the phone is now expected to arrive as a Y-series phone with the Y71T moniker.

Previously, we reported that the next-generation NEX series smartphone, the successor of the NEX 3 from Vivo, won’t be called NEX 5. Instead, the device is likely to be called Vivo NEX Fold given that it will be a foldable smartphone. While the exact launch date is not yet known, we expect to know more about it in the coming weeks.

As for the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, it will be manufactured using the Samsung 4nm process with a new architecture and Adreno 730 GPU. The company is also expected to launch another variant of the same, manufactured by TSMC at a later date.

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Hotwav Cyber 7 rugged 5G smartphone on a limited-time sale at Banggood for $199

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Simranpal Singh
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In a bid to enter the US and European market, the popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer – Hotwav introduced a new competitive smartphone – Hotwav Cyber 7. The new smartphone is launched at the effective price of $299 from Banggood. Surprisingly, the company is currently offering a $100 discount along with free shipping in the US and European countries. The interested users can grab the smartphone at the final price of $199, along with a chance to grab a free Hotwav C1 Smart Watch.

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Hotwav Cyber 7 is a premium rugged smartphone that carries a beautiful design and powerful specifications. In the classic colors, the smartphone impresses folks with design precision and quality. The smartphone is built with highly durable material and even carries IP68/69K which certifies water and dust protection.

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Further, the smartphone is bundled with an 8280 mAh battery that supports up to 600 hours of standby time and 18W fast charging. It is sufficient enough to sustain more than three days of normal usage upon a single full charge. Hotwav Cyber 7 smartphone comes powered with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC with 5G support while coupling an octa-core processor and a powerful GPU. It is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant.

To offer a pleasant viewing experience, the company added a 6.3-inch FHD+ display well-protected with Corning Gorilla Glass. In the camera department, the smartphone features a quad-rear camera sensor carrying a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 20MP HD night vision camera with infrared lights.

Hotwav is offering its devices across the Middle East and Southeast Asia since 2008. It has average monthly shipments of 300000 units. “Hotwav’s core competitiveness lies in the quality of the product which also serves as the cornerstone of innovation,” said Hotwav CEO Park Xie. “Going forward, the company will continue its commitment to innovation without compromising quality.”

Hotwav Cyber 7 is a delight to the users at such a competitive price while offering highly-performance specifications. You can grab it from the Banggood at a discounted price of $200.

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Purported Redmi Note 11 Pro seen with Dimensity 920

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Two Xiaomi devices with model numbers 21091116C and 21091116UC have surfaced in the database of the Geekbench benchmarking site today (via. MySmartPrice). Both models may belong to the upcoming Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones. The Geekbench listings of both models show that they are powered by the same Dimensity chipset.

The Geekbench listings of the 21091116C and 21091116UC show that they are codenamed as Pissarro and PissaroPro. Probably, the two handsets seemingly belong to the upcoming Redmi Note 11 series.

The benchmark listings of the 21091116C and 21091116UC further reveal that they are powered by MT6877T chip. The source code of the listings shows that the chip tags along with the Mali-G68 MC4 graphics. These clues show that both models are powered by the Dimensity 920 chipset. The Geekbench listings also mention that both models have 8 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS.

The above-mentioned 21091116C and 21091116UC smartphones were spotted at the 3C certification platforms last month.  The 3C listings revealed that 21091116C may support 67W fast charging, while the 21091116UC come with 120W rapid charging. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know the final monikers of both models.

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Past reports have revealed that the Redmi Note 11 Pro has Dimensity 920 chip and 67W fast charging, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has Dimensity 1200 chip with 120W rapid charging. Both phones have a 120Hz AMOLED screen, 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

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Redmi Watch 2 leak via JD.com listing reveals 399 yuan ($63) pricing

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Jeet
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Redmi has scheduled a launch event on 28th October in China where the company will take the wraps off its upcoming Redmi Note 11 series smartphones. Along with the new phones, the brand will also be launching its new Redmi Watch 2 at the same event.

So far, the company has teased a couple of features related to the upcoming device but the pricing details are kept under the wrap. However, in the latest leak, the pricing of the Redmi Watch 2 has been leaked online.

Redmi Watch 2 Price Leak

The upcoming Redmi Watch 2 has been priced at 399 yuan, which roughly converts to $63. This was leaked through online retailer JD‘s mobile application in the “Guess you like” widget which displayed this upcoming wearable device along with the pricing. Clicking on the product showed a page with a message that the product is yet to be announced.

Recently, the official account of Redmi on Weibo has confirmed that the Watch 2 will feature a 1.6-inch AMOLED display with a larger screen-to-body ratio. For comparison, the original Redmi Watch launched last year has a smaller 1.4-inch LCD panel.

Despite its name, we expect this device to be a fitness tracker and not a smartwatch, similar to its predecessor. It could be running a customized version of RTOS like several every other similar product in the market.

It could come loaded with features like a heart-rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, GPS, multiple sports modes, sleep monitoring, water resistance, and more. The device is expected to come in three color options — Elegant Black, Space Blue, and Ivory.

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Honor Play5 Vitality Edition design teased, color variants revealed before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Honor will be announcing the Honor Play5 Vitality Edition smartphone in China later today at 7:30 PM (local time). Before launch, the Chinese manufacturer has released a new poster of the phone to showcase its design and color variants.

The new poster shows the Honor Play5 Vitality Edition in black and blue color variants. The back panel of the device has a square-shaped camera housing, which seems to include a dual-camera system and an LED flash. The top edge of the device has a 3.5mm audio jack and it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Coming to the front, the Play5 Vitality Edition features a pill-shaped cutout on the screen. The company recently confirmed that it will offer an impressive screen space of 94.4 percent. While the detailed specs of the phone are not known, the company recently revealed that it will carry support for 66W fast charging. The device is expected to arrive with support for fast charging.

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Honor Play5 Vitality Edition

In related news, Honor will be also announcing the Honor X30i and X30 Max smartphones in China on Oct. 28. The X30i is said to arrive with specs such as a 6.7-inch LCD FHD+ 90Hz screen, Dimensity 810 SoC, a 4,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. It may come with 48-megapixel triple cameras and an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

The X30 Max may arrive with a 7.09-inch FHD+ screen, Dimensity 900 chip, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. It may offer 64-megapixel dual cameras and an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro series smartphones now available for pre-order in China

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Jeet
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In the next few days, on 28th October, Redmi will be officially announcing its next-generation Note series smartphones — Redmi Note 11. Ahead of the launch, the company is teasing the phone’s features through teaser posters.

Now, the company has started taking pre-orders for the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ smartphones via JD.com. If you want to pre-order the upcoming smartphone, then you’ll have to deposit 100 yuan or 200 yuan, depending on the model.

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Both the smartphones will come in three memory variants — 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage. The Pro model will come in four color options while the Pro+ will be limited to just three color options.

As of now, not much has been officially revealed about this new smartphone lineup. But, going by the track record, we expect three devices in this series — Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+.

The company has today teased that the smartphone series will come with support for 120W fast charging technology. However, we expect this feature to be available only on the Pro+ model and not all three.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ will feature a Samsung AMOLED display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, along with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

Coming to the camera department, the device is expected to feature a triple-camera setup on the back, which could include a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

Other features on the device include dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, an IR blaster, and NFC. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is said to come in Mysterious Blackland, Shallow Dream Galaxy, and Time Quiet Purple colors.

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Redmi Note 11 series to support 120W fast charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Redmi will be announcing the Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones on Oct. 28 in China. As usual, the company has been teasing the key features of the Note 11 family before its official announcement. Fresh information reveals that the company will be offering 120W fast charge support for first on its Note lineup.

The below-shown poster reveals that the Redmi Note 11 series will support 120W rapid charging, which is Xiaomi’s fastest charging technology. So far, the company has been offering 120W charging on flagship devices. The Redmi Note 11 lineup is expected to include three models such as Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+. Probably, the 120W fast charging could be made available only on the Note 11 Pro+ handset.

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Rumors have it that the specs of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ will be almost identical to Note 11 Pro. The Pro model is expected to arrive with Dimensity 920 chipset and 67W fast charging, whereas the Pro+ is speculated to arrive with a better chipset and fast charging tech.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ specifications (Rumored)

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has a 120Hz AMOLED panel, Dimensity 1200 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. It features a 16-megapixel camera for snapping selfies, and a triple camera unit featuring a 108-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth assist camera. It will come with other features like dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, an IR blaster, and NFC.

It will be available in three variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will come in colors like Mysterious Blackland, Shallow Dream Galaxy, and Time Quiet Purple.

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2nd generation Huawei VR Glass is coming soon

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Habeeb Onawole
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In 2019, Huawei launched its first virtual reality glasses dubbed the Huawei VR Glass. It then followed with a successor called the Huawei VR Glass 6DOF Game Set with improved features and 360º controllers in October 2020. However, this new model is yet to be commercially available after more than a year.

Huawei VR Glass 6DOF Game Set
Huawei VR Glass 6DOF Game Set

When Huawei announced the new VR Glass last year, it said the device will be available to developers by December 2020 and be available for purchase in April 2021. Unfortunately, that is yet to happen. However, new info has revealed that the new VR Glass should arrive soon.

The news of the launch of the 2nd generation Huawei VR Glass comes from the leaker Teme @RODENT950 who posted the info on Twitter a few days ago.

Huawei has some products planned for release before the year wraps up such as a new foldable smartphone. So there is a chance the new VR headset will be announced at the event.

When it was first unveiled last year at the World VR Industry Conference Cloud Summit, Huawei only revealed the design and a few features of the device but didn’t disclose the price. The first-generation model launched for ¥2999 (~$470) and is still available for purchase on Vmall. Since its successor packs upgrades in multiple areas, we can expect a higher price tag.

The 2nd generation Huawei VR Glass or Huawei VR Glass 6DOF Game Set shares a similar design to its predecessor but now adds two cameras at the top for tracking. It also upgrades the Google Daydream-like controller to a pair similar to that of the Oculus Quest but with three buttons instead of two along with a joystick.

The first generation Huawei VR Glass launched with a design reminiscent of ski glasses. It packed dual 2.1-inch LCD displays with a combined resolution of 3200 x 1600 and a refresh rate of up to 90Hz depending on the device connected to. It was pretty light at 166 grams thanks to not having a built-in battery and also had two diopter dials for adjusting the focus for people who wear prescription glasses.

The Huawei VR glasses launched with compatibility for both its own phones as well as Windows PCs so we should see its successor retaining this feature. The headset could be powered by an external source such as a connected phone, PC, or portable battery pack. It also shipped with a controller in the box.

There is no info on when the 2nd Generation Huawei VR Glass will be released but there is a chance it will arrive before the end of the year.

 

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LG Chromebook gets certified by Bluetooth SIG

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Habeeb Onawole
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Chromebooks have become increasingly popular lately. While there are lots of options available from various manufacturers, there has actually not been a new player in the space. That should change soon as LG has its first Chromebook coming.

LG is not new to making computers. Its LG Gram line of slim and light Windows PCs are sold in various markets and have received generally positive reviews. Now, it is ready to bring its hardware to the Chromebook market.

LG Chromebook

The LG Chromebook will be its first Chromebook laptop and it has been spotted on the website of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group where it has received its certification. The listing was first reported by Chrome Unboxed, however, it doesn’t reveal much save that the computer has the model number “11TC50Q” and has Bluetooth 5.1.

There are so many unknown details at the moment but what is most exciting to know is what the LG Chromebook will look like. Of course, the specs are important too and so also is the price but we most likely won’t get to know these details until the device launches.

There is a chance the LG Chromebook may arrive this year but the possibility of a CES launch can’t be ruled out, which in all honesty, is a better avenue for announcing its first Chromebook.

 

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Realme 9 Pro Plus appears on IMEI database; Could launch next year

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Pranav Sawant
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Realme was expected to bring the Realme 9 smartphone series last month but the company delayed the launch till next year. Now, the Realme 9 series will be launching in early 2022. But, ahead of the official launch, one of the Realme 9 series phones have appeared on the IMEI database.

According to the IMEI, a Realme smartphone with model number RMX3393 has just passed the certification. It is believed to be the upcoming Realme 9 Pro Plus. Although the certification doesn’t reveal anything significant it just hints at the phone’s arrival.

Realme 8s 5G
Realme 8s

As per previous leaks, the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro Plus are expected to be a significant upgrade over the current Realme 8 series phones. The Realme 9 series is expected to feature a 120Hz high refresh rate display. It is touted to be an AMOLED panel. Now, it remains to be seen whether it has a notch screen or a punch-hole display.

Under the hood, the series is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. It leak is in line with what Realme revealed last month. The company suggested that the phones will debut with mainstream processors. It seems that the mid-range Snapdragon 870 will board the budget-range 9 series phones.

Realme GT Neo 2T Specifications 

In related news, Realme recently launched the Realme GT Neo 2T smartphone in China. The device comes with a 6.43-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2400 resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 360Hz. The device has a triple camera system with a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro snapper. It has a single 16MP selfie camera.

It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC and has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phone also has a virtual RAM expansion feature that allows the phone to use up to 7GB as RAM from the storage.

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