It appears Honor has plans to expand its product offering with new mid-range phones very soon. A leaker has revealed the names of three new phones including the Honor X30 Max and another model in the Honor Play5 series.
According to the Chinese Weibo user @WHYLAB, there are three new Honor smartphones coming soon. In a post made earlier today, the leaker revealed the names of the phones as well as early listings from a retailer’s website. The phones are the Honor X30 Max, Honor X30i, and the Honor Play5 Vitality Edition a.k.a. Honor Play5 Lite.
The Honor X30 Max first appeared in the news last week. It has been reported that the phone will be a replacement for the canceled Honor X20 Max and will have a 7-inch display, support for 22.5W fast charging, a Dimensity 1100 processor, and a 6000mAh battery. Unfortunately, the retailer’s listing doesn’t reveal new details.
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Honor X30 Max
Honor X30i
Honor Play5 Vitality Edition
The Honor X30i and Honor Play5 Vitality Edition will also be 5G phones. The former will be available with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage while the latter will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
We expect more details to surface as the launch dates for these devices draw closer.
The Pixel 6 series will be launched on Tuesday, October 19. Google’s new phones will be available in two models – a standard model called the Pixel 6 and a more feature-packed version called the Pixel 6 Pro. Ahead of the launch, two listings of the Pixel 6 Pro have appeared on Amazon UK and they reveal some details of the phone.
The listings were discovered by Roland Quandt (@rquandt) and while they don’t contain the full details of the phone, the leaker has provided some more info.
The Pixel 6 Pro will have a 6.71-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3120 x 1440 resolution, and HDR10+. We already know it has a centered punch hole for the front-facing camera and the listing says it is a 12MP sensor.
Powering it is the 5nm Google Tensor processor and it will be available in two configurations in the UK. Both will have 12GB of RAM but 128GB or 256GB of non-expandable storage.
There are three rear cameras on the Pixel 6 Pro – a 50MP wide main sensor with PDAF and OIS; a 48MP telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom, PDAF, and OIS; and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera. Camera features listed are Pixel Shift, Auto HDR, 4K video recording at 30/60fps, and panorama.
The listing doesn’t reveal the battery capacity nor charging details but it confirms that the phone has an under-display optical fingerprint scanner. The Pixel 6 Pro will be available in Sunny (Light Yellow) and Stormy Black and according to Roland Quandt, the 128GB version will sell for £849 while the 256GB version will be sold for £949. He also adds that the phone will begin shipping from November 1 according to Amazon UK.
China, a few days back, launched its longest space mission yet when a three-man crew aboard the Shenzhou-13 spaceship successfully docked with the radial port of the space station core module Tianhe at 6:56 Beijing Time (6:56 p.m. ET/22:56 GMT) on Saturday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The team will live and work at the station for 183 days, or just about six months. To mark this historic moment, Red Magic has launched an Aerospace commemorative set of the Red Magic 6S Pro.
The Red Magic 6S Pro Aerospace Commemorative set is designed in silver and white, with the Red Magic Logo and “REDMAGIC” laser engraved on the front. The edition consists of the Red Magic 6S Pro smartphone in a white paint job as well as the Red Magic dual-core cooling back clip aerospace version, and the NeoBoy figurine aerospace version. There is also a white version of the brand’s 120W GaN charger inside the box.
The Red Magic 6S Pro Aerospace Commemorative smartphone isn’t different in design from the normal version. It uses a 6.8-inch 165Hz ultra-competitive screen, and the multi-finger touch sampling rate is upgraded to 720Hz, and the silky control is easy to handle.
However, the device is equipped with Magic GPU 1.0 for the first time. It has been tested by the Red Magic Lab to bring up to 60% improvement in the frame rate stability. The device also features the 7th-gen under-screen fingerprint sensor with a faster response speed. There is also support for heart rate detection is supported.
In terms of processor, the RedMagic 6S is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus flagship processor. It also comes with the newly upgraded ICE 7.0 nine-layer multi-dimensional cooling system, built-in fan speed up to 20,000 rpm, and adopts aerospace-grade phase change The heat-dissipating material n-21 oxane (C21H44) can control the temperature rise steadily, and bid farewell to the down-frequency stuttering.
It also has a built-in battery capacity of 4500mAh, supports 120W fast charge, and can charge to 100% in 17 minutes. At the same time, it adopts an all-pole-ear battery cell design and charging separation technology, which can effectively control the temperature rise, and it is not hot to play while charging.
The Oppo K9 Pro was unveiled recently with only two color variants. The smartphone debuted in China last month with Obsidian Black and Glacier Blue colors and will now include a Neon Silver model according to Oppo. The new variant will be unveiled on October 20.
The new color variant of the Oppo K9 Pro will reflect an alloy texture with the camera rings also reflecting a rainbow color overlay. It is not clear whether the rings are painted in the specified colors or due to light reflection. The text on the right side of the camera system also has a similar effect, as seen from the official image released by Oppo.
The Oppo K9 Pro Neon Silver variant is not expected to differ internally from the earlier color variants of the smartphone. As a reminder, the K9 Pro features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10, a DCI-P3 wide color gamut, and a screen-to-body ratio of 91.7 percent.
The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. Notably, there’s no support for storage expansion with a microSD card slot.
For photography, there’s a triple-camera setup that consists of a 64MP f/1.7 primary sensor with a 6P lens, an 8MP f/2.2 super wide-angle camera with a 119º field of view and a 5P lens, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera with a 3P lens that can shoot 4 CM macro photos. On the front, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
OPPO K9 Pro
Other features on the OPPO K9 Pro smartphone include an in-display fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, NFC, dual SIM dual 5G connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB-C port.
The phone runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 11 on top. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 60W Super Flash Charge technology that can charge the battery from 0% to 50% in just 16 minutes.
The new Amazfit GTR 3 smartwatch brings a lot of new features and also tries to keep the price tag affordable but it has got serious competition in form of the TicWatch E3, Mobvoi’s affordable Wear OS watch announced a few months ago.
Both Zepp Health and Mobvoi are Chinese manufacturers but they have strong roots outside their home country, thanks to their wide range of wearables that are also competitively priced and available in major markets across the globe.
This post will compare both smartwatches and also suggest which one is best suited for a user. First, let’s look at a spec-by-spec comparison of the two wearables:
Amazfit GTR 3
TicWatch E3
Display and resolution
1.39-inch AMOLED display
454 x 454
1.3-inch High Density display
360 x 360
Processor
Not stated
Snapdragon Wear 4100 and Mobvoi dual processor system
Both smartwatches have a round dial but their designs are different. The TicWatch E3 has a smaller display attached to 20mm silicone straps but the watch is thicker than the Amazfit which uses 22mm silicone straps. The former’s case is also made from polycarbonate and glass fiber while the latter has an aluminum alloy case. There are two buttons on the TicWatch E3 while the Amazfit GTR 3 has a digital crown that can be rotated to navigate the watch alongside a secondary button.
Processor, RAM, and Storage
Zepp Health doesn’t say what processor powers the Amazfit GTR 3 neither is there a mention of the RAM. However, owners get 2.3GB of storage to store MP3 files. For the TicWatch E3, it has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100 and Mobvoi’s dual processor system along with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage for apps, podcasts, and songs.
Software
This is a major difference between both smartwatches. The Amazfit GTR 3 runs Zepp OS which is a new operating system that is designed by Zepp Health for its smartwatches. It is a lightweight OS that has better power efficiency than the old Amazfit OS. It also brings new features such as support for mini apps. There is an app store inside the companion app where users can download more apps. However, the type and number of apps are limited when compared to what you get from the TicWatch E3 which runs the more powerful Wear OS and has an extensive library of apps.
This is also the right time to mention that both smartwatches have a smart assistant. The Amazfit GTR 3 has Amazon’s Alexa while the TicWatch E3 comes with the Google Assistant.
Sports and Health Tracking
If you are picking up a smartwatch, you are most likely doing so to stay fit and healthy, hence why the sports and health tracking features of a watch are important.
The Amazfit GTR 3 has support for over 150 sports modes. That is an enormous amount even if the average user may only use a fraction. Of these 150+ sports modes, it can automatically detect 8. It also has sleep tracking, sleep breathing quality tracking, all-day heart rate and blood oxygen level measurement, stress level monitoring, breathing rate, and female cycle tracking.
For the TicWatch 3, there is support for 20+ professional workout modes including high-intensity interval training, and has support for automatic detection via TicMotion. It also has 24/7 heart rate measurement and blood oxygen saturation detection, sleep tracking, stress monitoring, TicZen for relaxing, and TicHear to alert you of unsafe sound levels.
Connectivity and Sensors
The Amazfit GTR 3 has Bluetooth 5.1 LE, a compass, a barometer, an ambient light sensor, and support for five satellite navigation systems, but doesn’t have NFC and Wi-Fi. The TicWatch E3 has Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz WLAN, NFC with Google Pay support, an off-body sensor, and support for three satellite navigation systems but doesn’t have a compass and barometer.
Battery life
There is a bigger battery inside the Amazfit GTR 3 and combined with its more power-efficient operating system, its battery life goes up to 21 days which is miles ahead of the 3-day battery life the TicWatch E3 boasts. Surprisingly, the TicWatch E3 lasts 10 days longer in its Essential Mode which is similar to the battery saver mode of the Amazfit GTR 3.
Other features
The TicWatch E3 has a microphone and a speaker, so you can not only take calls on the watch but can also ask the Google Assistant questions and get an audio response. There is only a microphone available on the Amazfit GTR 3, so you can’t receive calls on the watch.
Both smartwatches are compatible with Android and iOS devices, have replaceable straps albeit of different sizes, and are water-resistant.
Price
The Amazfit GTR 3 is priced at $179.99 and available in two colors while the TicWatch E3 is $199.99 and can be purchased in only black.
Conclusion
The two watches have their own strengths and weaknesses. Those who want a smartwatch with amazing battery life, are tied to the Amazon ecosystem, and need a watch that has a compass and barometer are better off purchasing the Amazfit GTR 3 as it ticks all of these boxes. It also costs less.
The TicWatch E3, which is pricier but regularly goes on sale and is even $169.99 on the official website as at the time of writing, has a more feature-rich operating system with support for full-fledged apps. It is also more powerful thanks to its Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor and packs more storage. Another merit is support for NFC and Google Pay so users can use their watch to make payments. Those who are tied to the Google ecosystem will also prefer it as they can control compatible devices from their smartwatch.
Which of the two smartwatches do you prefer? Do let us know in the comment box.
Next week is pretty much the most interesting one of this year’s Techtober. Tech giants Apple, Google, and Samsung all have events lined up for fans and some of these announcements have been long expected. Here is a roundup of what’s coming next week:
Apple Unleashed Event – October 18
Apple kicks off the week-long string of events with its Unleashed event on Monday, October 18. The event is believed to be for the launch of new MacBook Pro laptops that will be powered by a more powerful version of the Apple M1 chip. Expected to be called the Apple M1X, the chipset is also reported to power a new Mac Mini.
Pixel Fall Event – October 19
The much-awaited Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be announced on Tuesday, October 19. The Pixel Fall event is for the new Pixel 6 phones but there is a high chance we will see Google announce other products.
Realme Watch T1
Realme China launch event – October 19
Realme will be holding an event in China on October 19. The launch event is for the Realme Q3s but it is also expected to launch the Realme T1, its first smartwatch for the Chinese market.
Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 – October 20
Samsung hit us with a surprise a few days ago when it announced that it has a launch event scheduled for Wednesday, October 20. The major announcement is expected to be for One UI 4 but a teaser posted by Samsung on YouTube yesterday points at a foldable-related device announcement too.
Redmi Smart TV X 2022 – October 20
Redmi has a new smart TV launching on Wednesday, October 20. The Smart TV X 2022 is a successor to its 2019 Redmi Smart TV X affordable premium TV. We expect the new model will have premium features but a modest price tag.
Huawei Nova 9 – October 21
Huawei is bringing the Nova 9 series to Europe on October 21. The Nova 9 series was launched in China in September powered by the Snapdragon 778G processor. When they launch next week in Europe, they also won’t have 5G support.
Realme GT Neo2 was launched a few days back in India and it brought flagship-grade specs to the table. The smartphone features a 120Hz display, 64MP triple cameras, and Snapdragon 870. Starting today, the smartphone will go on sale in India.
The Realme GT Neo2 is priced at ₹31,999(~$425) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and ₹35,999(~$478) for the 2GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. But, in the first sale, the phone will be available starting at ₹24,999(~$385) and ₹28,999(~$332). The sale starts at 12 PM IST on Flipkart.
Realme GT Neo2 Specifications
The Realme GT Neo2 comes with a 6.62-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display. It has a Full-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The screen has 1300 nits of brightness and a 100 % DCI-P3 colour gamut. Upfront, it has a 16MP selfie camera and features a triple camera system at the rear.
It has a 64MP main lens with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and lastly a 2MP macro camera. At the helm, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.
It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner and facial unlock support. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging technology. Realme claims that it can go from 0% to 100% in just 36 minutes.
Hohem introduced it’s maiden stabilizing selfie stick – iSteady Q Stick coupling four different modes. The new selfie stick offers some outstanding features such as 360-degree tracking, iSteady stabilization technology, and the ability to use in four different modes – Handheld Use, Selfie Stick, Portrait Desktop, and Landscape 360-degree Face tracking.
iSteady Q Selfie Stick enables the users to capture the best moments while expressing themselves. Packed with the tools to bring forth creativity, the iSteady Q Stick would be a boon for photography and videography enthusiasts. Multifunction support allows using the Stick as a selfie stick, tripod, gimbal, or live stream equipment.
Uses of iSteady Q Stick
Selfie Stick: The presence of detachable remote control enables the users to take a selfie with ease. iSteady Q stick also accompanies specific functions to record videos remotely, change camera direction, flip between different video effects and modes. The rotatable arm further enhances the usability of the selfie stick.
Tripod: Stability is the primary concern for videographers and even astronomical photographers. The iSteady Q Stick integrates a Tripod with three arms to stabilize it on the ground or on any other plain surface. However, the smart stabilization further reduces the shake while capturing moments in the low-light environment either via a video or a photograph.
Gimbal: iSteady Q Stick offers maximum stabilization, and cinematic templates to record a professional video. Several other software features such as Moment Mode, Dolly Zoom, Fantastic Rotation, Motion Time-Lapse are some reasons behind its use as a gimbal. However, the Rotatable Arm is fully used in Gimbal Mode to offer scenic frames.
Live Streaming: It acts as a live streaming apparatus due to the presence of features such as smart stabilization, 360-degree face tracking, and moment mode. High portability and integrated tripod allow its use as a live streaming apparatus.
The Hohem iSteady Stick supports the Hohem Joy app which you can use to enjoy its extensive features. However, the app is available for both Android and iOS devices.
iSteady Q Stick is the best tool for beginners which may even perform better than some professional tools. Hohem iSteady Q is on sale at an affordable price of $39.99. However, you can get a free ring light, if you grab the Hohem iSteady Q Selfie stick now only from the official Hohem store.
The Moto G60 is one of the smartphones released by Motorola this year, however, unlike the Moto G50 and Moto G50 5G, it is a 4G phone. A successor is on the way and it will have 5G support and it will launch as the Moto G71 and not the Moto G70.
The Moto G71 has been spotted on the FCC database and the documents reveal some of its specs. We know the device which has the model number “XT2169-1” is the Moto G71 5G thanks to an earlier leak that also revealed the device is codenamed “Corfu“.
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The documents show that the Moto G71 has 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi support, NFC, and dual-SIM support. It has also been reported that the phone will have a 5000mAh battery under its hood.
There are a lot of unknown details about the Moto G71 but there is a chance it will launch this year and be available in Europe and the United States. When it arrives, it will most likely run Motorola’s My UX based on Android 11 out of the box but get an update to Android 12.
If you can’t wait until then, there are several 5G phones from the manufacturer you can buy now depending on the region you are in. The Moto G50 5G has a Dimensity 700 processor while the Moto G50 has a Snapdragon 480 5G chipset. If you want a 5G phone with a stylus, there is the Moto G Stylus 5G. For those who want a more powerful phone, the Moto G 5G is there with a Snapdragon 750G processor or you can pick up the Moto G 5G Plus which has a Snapdragon 765G processor and six cameras. All of these phones have a 5000mAh battery which should easily last a day.
The Amazfit GTR 3 and the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro are priced at $179.99 and $229.99 respectively but if you are picking one up between now and October 24, you get a free pair of the Amazfit Powerbuds which is priced at $79.99 on its own.
The Powerbuds are not just regular earbuds. Alongside features such as a sports sound system, electronic noise cancellation for calls, and an IP55 water and dust resistance rating, they can also measure your heart rate as they have a PPG heart rate sensor. You will even get a voice notification when your heart rate crosses the pre-set warning value. The earbuds have an 8-hour battery life that goes up to 24 hours with the case. It also supports fast charging as a 15-minute charge will provide up to 3 hours of listening time as long as heart rate monitoring is turned off.
The Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTR 3 Pro have a 1.39-inch and 1.45-inch AMOLED display respectively. They both run the new Zepp operating system out of the box, have a 5 ATM water-resistance rating, support for over 150 sports modes, and Alexa built-in. The GTR 3 has support for 100+ watch faces, a microphone, and a 21-day battery life while the GTR 3 Pro has support for 150+ watch faces, a microphone and speaker, built-in storage, and a 12-day battery life.
You can pick up either of the smartwatches on the Amazfit US website. All you have to do is add both the smartwatch and the powerbuds to your cart and the the discount will be applied automatically at checkout. Don’t forget the deal expires on October 24.
The global smartphone market is reeling under the weight of the semiconductor shortage as vendors struggle to meet demand. Samsung was the leading vendor with a 23% share. Xiaomi lost the 2nd place it had gained earlier this year after Apple grabbed it thanks to strong demand for the iPhone 13.
As a result, the Chinese smartphone giant currently stands at 3rd with a market share of 14%. The 4th and 5th rankings are currently held by vivo and OPPO currently, both with a 10% share each (via: Canalys).
Ben Stanton, Canalys Principal Analyst remarks that the chipset famine has truly arrived: “The smartphone industry is striving to maximize production of devices as best it can. On the supply side, chipset manufacturers are increasing prices to disincentivize over-ordering, in an attempt to close the gap between demand and supply.”
However, the chip shortage will likely be continuing well into 2022 despite the measures. This, combined with high global freight costs, will be pushing the device retail pricing even higher.
Along with this, the chip shortage is also prompting last-minute changes with regard to device specification and order quantities from the smartphone vendor end. This is critical for them since they have to select from the existing pool of available components.
Unfortunately though, it leads to confusion and inefficiency when communicating with retail and distributor channels, continued Stanton. Many channels are nervous heading into important sales holidays, such as Singles’ Day in China, and Black Friday in the west.
Smartphone channel supplies are already low, and as more customers anticipate similar sales cycles, the oncoming surge of demand will be impossible to meet. Customers might expect less aggressive smartphone discounts this year. Smartphone firms with tight margins, on the other hand, should consider bundling other devices, such as wearables and IoT, to provide strong incentives for customers.
As per recent reports, the latest and greatest from Qualcomm – the Snapdragon 898 – will be making its debut around mid-December. The Xiaomi 12 is expected to be one of the first models to be powered by it, if not the first, but the Samsung Galaxy S22 is still expected to be among the first batches.
And now, a reliable tipster (via: IT Home) has given us a first look at what to expect from the front of the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+. The image shared by them is of tempered glasses for the two models, prepped in advance by an accessory manufacturer. It also shows similar tempered glasses for the S21 models, for comparison’s sake.
As apparent from the shared photo, the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ are expected to have rounder corners than last year’s models. But what’s cooler to see is that the phones have achieved equal bezels all around. This is something that Apple has maintained on their notched iPhone models since the very beginning. But Android flagships have preferred to keep slimmer bezels on three sides paired with a chin at the bottom.
However, if what the tempered glass is implying indeed turns out true, the S22 models will sport equal bezels all around with them also being extremely narrow.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is expected to go live early next year and has already obtained 3C certification in China. It shows that the models will be equipped with 25W fast charging technology.
Samsung Galaxy S22 render
Along with the performance, design, and display improvements, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series will be coming with upgraded cameras, just like every other iteration. The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ will be equipped with a 50-megapixel primary shooter that will support four-in-one pixel binning technology.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was similarly leaked as well. But unlike the other S22 models, it will be coming with a rectangular, boxy design reminiscent of the Galaxy Note series. It will also be having stylus support.
Chinese tech brand realme sells a number of smartwatches in international markets. However, the company will be releasing its first smartwatch in its home country only next week. Ahead of that, the firm has created an official Weibo account dedicated to smartwatches.
realme Watch S Pro
Earlier today, the official Weibo account of realme Watch went live. The handle has published a single post so far and it does not say anything about the upcoming wearable. However, we expect to learn more about the product via this new account in the form of teasers in the coming days.
On the other hand, the tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed some details about realme’s first smartwatch for its home market. According to the leaker, this wearable will go official as realme Watch T1.
He says that the product will feature a round dial with a high refresh rate screen and a stainless steel frame. Further, it will come with two chipsets and will offer Bluetooth calling function.
Unfortunately, he doesn’t say anything about the wearable’s software. But we think it will most likely run a customized RTOS like other smartwatches sold by realme outside mainland China.
What are your expectations of the upcoming realme Watch T1? Do you think it might run Android like the ColorOS Watch-powered OPPO Watch models? Drop your thoughts in the comment section below.
Apple’s first 2021 event had its crosshairs set on the new iPhone and Apple Watch mostly, but there’s now a second one incoming. Enter the Apple ‘Unleashed’ event that’s to be held on Monday, October 18. This one will be Mac-centric and the company is expected to announce at least the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16.
Image: Apple Unleashed
Sure, we are just a couple of days away from the event, but new leaks and renders are always welcome. Apple Tomorrow (via: Notebookcheck) has published just those on Twitter and they perhaps provide the clearest look we have had on the new MacBooks to date. The renders are based on the most recent leaks, including that Apple has switched to taller, 14:9 displays.
While the design of the new laptops is undeniably still very MacBook-ish, there have been a couple of meaningful upgrades. Firstly, the new 14:9 ratios should provide a better web scrolling experience thanks to a taller viewing area. And second, the bezels have been reduced significantly, so much so, that there’s no place to fit in the familiar ‘MacBook Pro’ labeling, although we definitely won’t be missing that.
However, not everything is a gain. Leaked schematics had suggested that this year’s models would be losing the Touch Bar that was introduced in 2016 with fourth-generation MacBook Pros, and the renders reflect on this.
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But the same schematics had also shown that the new MacBook Pros would be getting more ports than the current models. As visible in the renders, the 2021 MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 should launch with at least a full-sized HDMI port, two USB Type-C ports, and MagSafe charging.
Other than this, there has been much hype on the second iteration of Apple’s own ARM-based chip. It’s dubbed M1X and will be powering the two MacBooks. Both models are also expected to come with mini LED displays with support for 120Hz refresh rates.
Back in April 2021, it was reported that Microsoft promised to come up with the Xbox Series X mini fridge as a fallout of its success in the inaugural #BestOfTweets Brand Bracket Competition. Microsoft Xbox had defeated Skittles in the final round of the competition and the company’s marketing director promised the unveiling of the Xbox Series X mini-fridge. In June, it was also reported that the products will be available within three months. In line with the projections, the Xbox Series X mini-refrigerators will now be available to preorder from October 19 for $99.99.
The Xbox Mini fridge is a compact refrigerator with space to hold a dozen drink cans as well as two shelves inside the door compartment. It has a DC power adapter as an additional layer of power options and its USB port at the front can be used to charge other devices.
The release of the Xbox Series X mini fridge is the final confirmation that indeed the April 1 tweet promising the product was never a fluke statement. Microsoft Xbox has now matched its promise with action as the iconic mini-refrigerators are released.
The availability of the product is limited to the US, Canada, UK, and Europe and there are no signs that this could be expanded to cover other regions. The first shipments of the Xbox Series X mini-fridges will be in December 2021, with some distributional arrangements in place in the US and Canada (Target), the UK (Game), and Europe (Game Stop EU, Toynk, and Micromania).
The HONOR Band 6 first made its debut in China last November. It finally made its way to India in June of this year. Now, four months later, the fitness tracker is on sale at a heavily discounted price tag.
The HONOR Band 6 was released in India priced at ₹3,999. Now, as part of the Flipkart Big Diwali Sale, the eCommerce giant is selling the fitness tracker at only ₹2,499. This means customers get a discount of ₹1,500.
The deal is available on all three color variants of the wearable, namely Meteorite Black, Sandstone Grey, and Coral Pink. This offer will likely last until October 23. But we urge you to place an order before it runs out of stock.
The HONOR Band 6 was introduced as the world’s first full-screen fitness tracker. It sports a 1.47-inch rectangular AMOLED display with a resolution of 94 x 368 pixels and 2.5D glass.
It supports 10 sports modes, blood oxygen level monitoring, HUAWEI TruSeen™ 4.0 24-hour heart-rate monitoring, HUAWEI TruSleep™ sleep monitoring, menstrual cycle monitoring, notifications alerts, call/message alerts, alarm, and other features.
Lastly, the water-resistant (5ATM) wearable uses Bluetooth 5.0 connection and it is rated to last for 14 days on a full charge.
OUKITEL has officially launched a new rugged smartphone in the market. The all-new OUKITEL WP17 comes with a large 6.78-inch screen and a triple camera system. Let’s take a look at its specs and pricing.
The OUKITEL WP17 costs $399.99 but those who pre-order will can get it for $199.99. The rugged smartphone comes in a Black colour variant.
OUKITEL WP17 Specifications
The OUKITEL WP17 comes with a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is an IPS panel with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It features a triple camera system at the rear with a 64MP lens, a 20MP Night Vision Camera, and a 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, it has a 16MP lens for selfies.
Under the hood, the rugged phone comes powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 octa-core chipset clocked at 2.05GHz. It has a Mali-G76 GPU and 8GB of RAM. It comes with 128GB of internal storage. The device packs a whopping 8,300mAh battery that comes with 18W quick charging support. It can be charged via the USB Type-C port at the bottom.
It is a dual-SIM smartphone supporting nanoSIM and 4G connectivity. The device has a fingerprint scanner a facial recognization option for security. Since it is a rugged phone, it is evident to have a shockproof certification. That said, it has MIL-STD-810G certification and also boasts an IP68/IP69K water and dustproof certification.
Huawei will be holding a launch event on Oct. 21 to announce a new Nova series phone in Europe. Reports have revealed that it could be announcing the Huawei Nova 9 4G, which went official in China last month. Ahead of the launch, the entire specs and pricing of the Nova 9 4G for Europe have surfaced.
Huawei Nova 9 4G specifications
The Huawei Nova 9 4G has a 6.57-inch OLED panel with curved edges. It offers a Full HD+ resolution and 392ppi pixel density. The screen has curved edges and a pill-shaped cutout.
The Snapdragon 778G chipset is present under the hood of the Nova 9 4G. It has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. There is no microSD card slot on the device. It is backed by a 4,300mAh battery, which seemingly supports 66W fast charging.
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Huawei Nova 9 4G
Huawei Nova 9 4G
The Nova 9 4G has a 32-megapixel front camera. Its rear-facing camera unit has a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a pair of 2-megapixel snappers. The device runs on Android 11 OS. It is equipped with other features such as an in-screen fingerprint scanner, dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB-C port. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack and 5G connectivity.
Huawei Nova 9 4G pricing (expected)
The Huawei Nova 9 4G’s sole 8GB+128GB version will be priced at €499. In some European regions, it may cost €549.
Realme will be unveiling the Realme GT Neo2T and Realme Q3s smartphones on Oct. 19 in China. Reports have claimed that that the company may unveil a smartwear called the Realme Watch T1 alongside on Monday. Today, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station took to Weibo to share the key features of the upcoming Realme smartwatch.
According to the tipster, the Realme Watch T1 will be sporting a round dial and a stainless-steel frame. It will carry support for a high refresh rate and will come equipped with three chips. It will carry support for Bluetooth calls.
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Realme Watch T1
Realme Watch T1
Realme Watch T1
Realme Watch T1
Earlier this week, the below-shown images had appeared on Weibo to showcase the design and key features of the Realme Watch T1. One of the images suggests that it will be equipped with a rubber strap. The other details of the Watch T1 are under wraps.
Realme GT Neo2T and Q3s specifications
The Realme GT Neo2T is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Dimensity 1200 chipset, 4,500mAh battery, 65W fast charging, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of internal storage. It may feature a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.
The Realme Q3s will feature a 6.6-inch LCD FHD+ 144Hz display, Snapdragon 778G chip, a 5,000mAh battery, 30W fast charging, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of built-in storage. For photography, it could be equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system.
Last week, an OPPO phone with model number PFDM00 received CMIIT certification in China. It is speculated that it could be the vanilla OPPO Reno7. Rumors have it that the company may announce the Reno7 series in November. Ahead of the rumored launch, a Chinese tipster has speculated on the specs of Reno7.
OPPO Reno7 specifications (Rumored)
The OPPO Reno7 may house a 6.5-inch OLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 920 chipset could be present under the hood of the device.
The SoC could be coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It may house a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 65W fast charging.
Alleged Reno7
It may feature a Sony IMX615 32-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. Its rear camera setup may include a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera, a Sony IMX355 ultrawide camera that may double up a macro camera, and a 2-megapixel B/W portrait mode.
The Reno7 is expected to arrive with other specs like an in-screen fingerprint scanner, dual speakers, Z-axis linear motor, and vapor chamber liquid-cooled soaking plate, and NFC. The handset could be available in two variants such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The tipster speculated that these variants may cost 2,999 Yuan (~$466) and 3,299 Yuan (~$513).
A recent leak claimed that the Reno7 series will include three models such as Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 Pro+. These variants are likely to be powered by the Dimensity 920, Dimensity 1200, and Snapdragon 888 chipsets, respectively. At present, there is no concrete information available on the specs of the Reno7 Pro and Pro+ models.
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