Samsung announces Marvel, Disney accessories for Galaxy Z Flip3

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Oct 19, 2021

The Galaxy Z Flip3 is arguably the hottest foldable smartphone in the market right now. The device is in the news since its debut. That’s because Samsung has been continuously promoting it one way or another. For the latest promotion, the South Korean tech giant has partnered with Marvel and Disney.

Samsung has announced (via SamMobile) two new accessories for the Galaxy Z Flip3 in association with Marvel and Disney. The first one is a Marvel-branded strap and the second one is a Mickey Mouse-shaped ring.

These two products are currently exclusive to Taiwan priced at NT$690 and NT$890 respectively. They can be attached to the official silicon cover for Galaxy Z Flip3 sold by Samsung.

Above all, the new accessories will be only available at Samsung Experience Hall, Samsung Wisdom Hall, and Samsung Mall. The limited availability suggests that the new strap and ring may not make their way to other markets.

At the same time, the company also unveiled six additional straps for Galaxy Z Flip3 designed by local Taiwanese artists. However, the availability of these straps will be only announced in November.

Lastly, the Galaxy Z Flip3-shaped case for Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds Pro, and Galaxy Buds2 also made their debut in Taiwan priced at NT$990.

Apple M1 Max is 2x faster than the M1, its GPU could match the PS5: Report

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Sean

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Oct 19, 2021

Apple had recently announced the 14 inch hand 16 inch MacBook Pro laptops. These feature its new and powerful custom processors, including the M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets. Now, early benchmarks has revealed that the high end M1 Max CPU performance is up to two times better than the M1 while its GPU could rival the Sony PS5.

For those unaware, the M1 Max chip features 10 core CPU and 32 core GPU. In a benchmarking result on Geekbench, the processor scored 1,749 points in single core and 11,542 points in multi core. This implies that the multi core score is double that of the previously launched M1 chip on the 13 inch MacBook Pro. Based on the performance of the M1 chip, NotebookCheck also shared its expectations for the GPU’s performance.

As per the report, the M1’s 8 core GPU offers 2.6 TF, so the the M1 Pro’s 14 core version could offer around 4.5 TF, while the M1 Pro with 16 core could offer 5.2 TF. On the other hand, the M1 Max 24 core could offer 7.8 TF and its 32 core could offer an impressive 10.4 TF. Keep in mind this is a rough estimate and not official so take it with a pinch of salt. Although, this estimate does offer us an interesting look at its potential GPU power.

While the M1 Max draws up to 100W less power than a high end laptop with a discrete GPU, its 32 core’s estimated performance seemingly rivals the desktop grade Nvidia RTX 2080 GPU, which offers 10.07 TF, and even the Sony’s latest PlayStation 5 that offers 10.28 TF. Despite this, the Cupertino based giant claims that the M1 Max can offer up to 21 hours of battery life.

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OnePlus 9RT & OnePlus Buds Z2 India launch event reportedly right around the corner

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 19, 2021

The OnePlus 9RT is yet to make its entry into India, although we have reason to believe that it is now closer than ever.

Tipster Mukul Sharma on Twitter today revealed that the OnePlus 9RT launch event for India is “not too far away from now” and is right around the corner. The same launch event will also be lifting the curtains on the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earbuds, so there’s that.

[Exclusive] OnePlus 9 RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 Indian launch is not too far away from now. The launch event is right around the corner.
In all likelihood, the teasers will start soon now.#OnePlus #OnePlus9RT #OnePlusBudsZ2

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) October 19, 2021

For the uninitiated, the OnePlus 9RT features a 6.62-inch AMOLED panel with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 888 5G processor, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery. It supports Warp Charge 65T fast charging.

The phone went on sale for the first time today in China where it managed to surpass 100 million Yuan worth of sales in just 5 minutes, thus proving its popularity and demand. If calculated at the price of 3,399 Yuan ($577), the units sold must’ve been around 30,000.

In India, the OnePlus 9RT could be priced between ₹40,000 to ₹44,000 (~$533-587), as per a new report.

As already mentioned, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will be launched alongside the phone. The earbuds are an upgrade to the Buds Z that were launched last year. They feature better audio quality, battery life, and other improvements. Specs include ANC, Bluetooth 5.2, 38-hour long battery life, and IP55 water resistance. They’re being sold in China at a price of 399 yuan (~$62).

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realme GT series confirmed to get realme UI 3.0 Early Access update in October

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 19, 2021

Earlier today at the realme GT NEO 2T launch event, the Chinese handset maker also unveiled realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 in its home country. At the end of the presentation of the software, the brand revealed that the entire realme GT series will get the ‘Early Access’ update in October.

A few days back, realme kickstarted the Android 12 Early Access program for realme GT 5G in China. Now, as realme UI 3.0 is official in the country, the company has confirmed that the realme GT family will receive the latest version of its mobile operating system this month itself.

The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand says that the following devices will get the realme UI 3.0 Early Access update in China in October.

realme GT
realme GT Neo
realme GT Neo Flash Edition
realme GT Master Edition
realme GT Master Explorer Edition
realme GT NEO2
realme GT NEO2T

Since October is about to end soon, we expect realme to make announcements regarding the recruitment of testers in the coming days. If it all goes well, the stable update rollout may begin as early as December.

Unfortunately, the brand did not reveal when other models will be getting the latest system update in China. But it has released a detailed update plan for global markets.

Realme Q3s launched: 144Hz display, Snapdragon 778G 5G, and more!

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 19, 2021

The midrange phone market has gotten more jam-packed than ever thanks to a slew of releases in the past few months. This is a part of the paradigm shift in regions like India where midrangers are now selling more than ever thanks to improved value for money. One of such midrange devices is the Realme Q3s, which after leaking for weeks has finally been launched in China.

The Realme Q3s is powered by the Snapdragon 778G 5G processor that has become a staple of sorts among midrange offerings and is also found on the likes of the Realme GT Master Edition and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. It is a premium chip that promises nearly flagship-level performance.

The ultra-fast processor is complemented by an ultra-smooth display with a refresh rate of 144Hz. The display is a 6.6-inch HDR10 LCD with a 2412×1080 FHD+ resolution. Its peak brightness is 600nits – fairly high for an LCD panel.

But of course, cameras are one of the most important factors any buyer considers, and Realme has not disappointed. The phone comes with a triple camera setup at the rear – a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP black and white portrait lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The primary supports all of the latest camera tech including AI scene recognition, AI beauty, filters, and AI-enhanced night mode. An on the front, we get a 16MP selfie shooter.

As for the battery, it is sized at a 5000mAh and can be filled up quickly enough with a 30W charger. The phone measures 164.4 mm in length, 75.8 mm in width, 8.5 mm in thickness, and weighs 199g. The phone runs Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 out of the box.

It comes in three storage variants namely 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB priced at 1499 Yuan (~$234), 1599 Yuan (~$249), and 1999 Yuan (~$312) respectively. Color options are Nebula (pearl white) and Night Sky Blue (indigo).

The launch event also saw the curtains being lifted on the Realme GT NEO2T and the Realme Watch T1.

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Realme Watch T1 launched in China, with 1.3 inch AMOLED display & blood oxygen tracking

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Sean

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Oct 19, 2021

The Realme Watch T1 smartwatch has just been launched in China along with various other products. Earlier today (19th October 2021), the company launched the GT Neo 2T and Q3s smartphones, and now, has launched its latest smart wearable.

The new smartwatch from the Chinese smartphone maker features a lightweight and trendy design, while also offering support for around 110 sports modes. It also supports features like Bluetooth 5.0 for calling and playing music as well as a comprehensive health monitoring system. The Realme Watch T1 arrives with fast charging support (charges to 90 percent in just 35 minutes of charging), 5ATM water proof, and GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo for precise location. It sports a circular 1.3 inch AMOLED display that offers over 50 watch faces, with the housing being made from stainless steel.

The display has a 416 x 416px resolution while the watch houses a 228mAh battery that can run the device for up to seven days. In terms of health tracking systems, the company offers the usual heart rate tracking and blood oxygen monitoring. Other features include Always On Display, NFC support, among many of the other common features in a smartwatch. The Realme Watch T1 arrives in multiple color variants, including olive green, mint, and black. It arrives with a price tag of 699 Yuan (roughly 110 US Dollars) and an introductory price of 599 Yuan (roughly 93 US Dollars) on the company’s official website.

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realme GT NEO 2T launched with Dimensity 1200-AI SoC, 65W charging, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 19, 2021

After teasing for days, realme has finally launched the realme GT NEO 2T (stylized as realme GT NEO2T) in China. Although the name of this smartphone sounds similar to the realme GT NEO2, it is completely different with a discrete design and varying set of features. Let’s take a look at what it has to offer.

realme GT NEO 2T Specifications and Features

The realme GT NEO2T flaunts a 6.43-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), a 120Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, an 800,000:1 contrast ratio, and a punch-hole. The panel has a 91.7% screen-to-body ratio, supports DC dimming, features 1000 nits peak brightness, and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI SoC. Going by the name, it appears to be the same custom chipset used by OnePlus Nord2. However, realme claims that it worked with MediaTek for customization through the chipmaker’s ‘Dimensity 5G Open Resource Architecture’.

As far as memory is concerned, the device maxes out at 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. Additionally, it also comes with a virtual RAM option (up to 7GB).

Talking about cameras, there’s a triple-lens system on the rear consisting of a 64MP primary snapper, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. For selfies and video calls, it uses a 16MP shooter.

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM 5G, dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-frequency GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GALILEO, QZSS), NFC, USB Type-C port, and a 3,5mm headphone jack.

The phone arrives with all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and in-display fingerprint sensor. It also has a linear motor for haptics and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio certifications.

The device not only has a matte glass back but also a VC liquid cooling system to control the thermals. It measures around 158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4mm in dimensions, weighs 186g, and comes in two colors (Glaze White, Jet Black).

Last but not least, the realme GT NEO2T runs Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 and it is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.

realme GT NEO 2T Price and Availability

The realme GT NEO2T will retail at the following price tags in China.

8GB + 128GB – ¥2,099 ($328)
8GB + 256GB – ¥2,299 ($359)
12GB + 256GB – ¥2,599 ($406)

For a limited time, as part of Double Eleven promotions, customers will get a flat ¥200 ($31) discount on all three variants. Pre-orders for the handset start tonight, followed by sales from November 1.

As of now, it’s not known whether this smartphone will make its way to international markets.

China to surpass South Korea in OLED & LCD display market: Report

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Sean

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Oct 19, 2021

China is set to overtake South Kore in OLED as well as LCD display market. Chinese display maker BOE is expanding its partnership with Apple, which will increase its presence in the OLED and LCD market as well.

According to a BusinessKorea report, BOE has began the shipment of 6.1 inch OLED panels for the Cupertino based giant’s iPhone 13 series last month. These shipments are expected to further rise after some testing at Apple. BOE had previously only supplied OLED panels to refurbished iPhone models. But now, the Chinese display maker is responsible for up to 40 percent of Apple products that use OLED panels.

On the other hand, Samsung Electronics‘ share in the supply chain for OLED has fallen over time. Back in 2017, Chinese LCD panel makers had caught up with LCD manufacturers in South Korea. This appears to also be reflected in the OLED panel market as well, with BOE leading the Chinese manufacturers. As of right now, LG Display and Samsung Display are the top two largest producers of OLED in the global market.

Although, the growth of the two brands is slower than their Chinese counterparts. While Samsung and LG showcased an average annual growth of 12 percent and 19 percent respectively, firms like BOE and CSOT are seeing 25 percent and 52 growth rates annually respectively. In other words, they are expected to catch up to these South Korean firms soon and even possibly overtake them.

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Honor Vision X2 Smart TV gets 800 yuan ($125) discount for Double 11 sale

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Jeet

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Oct 19, 2021

Last month, at the Honor Smart Life event in China, the newly independent company officially announced the Honor Vision X2 series of smart TVs in its home country. It comes in three different sizes — 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch.

Now, it has been confirmed by the company itself that the Honor Vision X2 series of Smart TVs will be discounted by up to 800 yuan (approximately $125) during the upcoming Double 11 sale in China.

The 55-inch model, which is priced at 2,699 yuan (~$421) will be available at a discounted price of 1,999 yuan (~$312). On the other hand, the 65-inch model, which regularly costs 3,499 yuan (~$546), will be available for 2,699 yuan (~$421).

Apart from the discounted rate, the company is also offering a 3-year warranty for the newly purchased Honor Vision X2 TVs in China. Do note that the offer is for the Double 11 sale, which will take place on 11th November.

All the models in this series come with 4K UHD screens with 92 percent DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, a 25 percent increase over the first generation panels. They are HDR10 compliant and comes with anti-aliasing optimization, NR noise reduction, and a few other functions. The devices have also passed the German Rheinland non-flicker certification and Rheinland low blue light eye protection certification.

Under the hood, they are powered by a MediaTek chipset which packs four Cortex-A53 cores and a Mali-G52 MC1 graphics processor. As for the memory, the TVs come with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

There’s a dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) WLAN chip with a 2×2 MIMO antenna for high-speed internet connectivity. The TV is equipped with a self-developed Cast + Projection protocol that can reduce projection delay by more than 60 percent. There are also USB-A and HDMI ports along with RJ-45.

The Honor Vision X2 models are running the company’s own Magic UI out-of-the-box which the company says brings an immersive and ultimate user experience. It’s not known if the Magic UI is based on HarmonyOS or the Android operating system.

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Huawei Enjoy 20e listed on the company’s website ahead of launch

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Jeet

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Oct 19, 2021

Huawei has been launching new productions and the Chinese company is now gearing up to launch a new smartphone, dubbed Huawei Enjoy 20e. Now, the smartphone has been listed on the company’s own online store.

While the phone has been listed online, the company has not yet revealed the phone’s official launch date or the full set of specifications. However, the listing reveals some key specs and features of the device.

The listing has confirmed that the Huawei Enjoy 20e will feature a 6.3-inch HD display with a waterdrop notch in the top-center position of the screen. It also reveals 128GB of internal storage and a 5,000mAh battery.

There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. As for the camera department, it appears that the phone will have a dual-camera setup on the back along with an LED flash. Nothing more is known about the phone’s internals.

From the teaser images, it seems that the Huawei Enjoy 20e will be launched in at least two color options — Pink and Green. As noted, the company has not yet confirmed the phone’s launch date but we expect the device to go official before the upcoming Double 11 sale in the Chinese market.

Currently, the memory variants of the Huawei Enjoy 20e smartphone are not yet known but a teaser poster shared by the company confirmed that the starting price of the phone will be 999 yuan, which is approximately $156.

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Xiaomi 11T Pro Indian variant spotted at IMEI database, launch seems near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2021

Last month, Xiaomi held a global launch event to announce the Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro flagship phones. Speculations are rife that the 11T series will be debuting soon in India. At the end of September, the 11T Pro’s Indian variant was spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards. Now, the same device has emerged in the IMEI database. These listings suggest that its launch may not be far away.

Xiaomi 11T Pro (Indian variant) visits the IMEI database.#Xiaomi #Xiaomi11TPro pic.twitter.com/4PepsT6hmG

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) October 19, 2021

The 2107113SI model number belongs to the Xiaomi 11T Pro’s Indian variant. As mentioned above, this model was seen at BIS last month, and now it has appeared at the IMEI database. These listings do not have any information on the specs of the device. The 11T Pro’s specs are already known since it is already available in global markets. It remains to be seen whether the 11T lineup makes its debut in India this month.

Xiaomi 11T Pro specifications

The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel that delivers a Full HD+ resolution 1b colors, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display punch-hole of the phone houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

The rear camera system of the 11T Pro has a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 5-megapixel telemacro camera. The device runs on MUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.

The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform powers the 11T Pro smartphone. It comes with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is packed with a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 120W fast charging.

In Europe, the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions of the 11T Pro are priced at 649 euros, 699 euros, and 749 euros. It is available in colors like Meteorite Gray, Moonlight White, and Celestial Blue.

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OnePlus 9RT first sale results: 100 million Yuan sales achieved in 5 minutes!

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2021

Last week, OnePlus held an unveiling event in China to unleash the OnePlus 9RT and Buds Z2 TWS earbuds. The 9RT was made official as an updated version of the OnePlus 9RT, which went official earlier this year. As scheduled, it went on sale for the first time at 10 AM (local time) in China today. Few minutes after it went on sale, the company released an official confirmation that the 9RT’s sales surpassed 100 million Yuan in just 5 minutes.

The OnePlus 9RT is available for purchase through multiple platforms such as OnePlus China’s website, Jingdong Mall, Tmall, Suning, and so on. The 9RT is priced at 3,199 Yuan (~$499) for the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant, 3,399 Yuan (~$530) for the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage model, and 3,699 Yuan (~$577) for the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition.

If calculated at the price of 3,399 Yuan ($577), the company may have sold around 30,000 units of the 9RT in less than five minutes. It comes in three colors such as black, silver, and blue.

OnePlus 9RT specifications

The OnePlus 9RT features a 6.62-inch AMOLED panel with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is driven by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery. The handset supports Warp Charge 65T fast charging.

For selfies, it has a Sony IMX471 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear-facing triple camera unit of the device has an OIS-enabled Sony IMX766 50-megapixel lens as the primary camera. It is assisted by a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 123-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For security, it features an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device boots to ColorOS based Android 11 OS.

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OPPO K9s promo video reveals design from all sides before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2021

On Wednesday, OPPO will be unleashing the OPPO K9s smartphone in China. After the OPPO K9 and OPPO K9 Prov, the K9s will be the third K-series phone to arrive in the home market. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese manufacturer has released a promo video to showcase the design of the OPPO K9s.

The promo video gives a good look at the Magic Purple Quicksand and Obsidian Warrior color editions of the OPPO K9s. The reservations listing of the phone, which appeared last week, revealed that it will also come in Neon Silver Sea hue.

The top edge of the device has a microphone, and its right edge has a SIM slot and volume buttons. The right panel of the phone has a power button, which is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The bottom edge of the phone has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, a microphone, and a speaker grille.

OPPO K9s specifications (expected)

The OPPO K9s has a 6.59-inch LTPS FHD+ 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 778G chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 30W charging, and ColorOS flavored Android 11 OS. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit, X-axis linear motor, and virtual mechanical keyboard. It will be available in two options such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of these variants.

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MacBook Pro 2021 variants and pricing for India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2021

Yesterday, Apple held a launch event to announce the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021. While last year’s 13-inch MacBook Pro was powered by Apple’s M1 chip, the newly unveiled 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 is powered by the M1 chip, while the 16-inch edition is equipped with an M1 Pro / M1 Max chip. Here is all the information on the different variants and pricing of the MacBook Pro 2021 for India.

14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 price in India

The 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 comes in two configurations. The M1 Pro powered notebook has an 8-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 16 GB unified memory, 512 GB of SSD storage, and a 67W USB-C power adapter. This model is listed with a starting price tag of Rs 194,900 on Apple India’s website.

The other 14-inch model features a 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16 GB unified memory, 1 TB of SSD storage, and a 96W USB-C power adapter. It starts at Rs 239,900. Both models offer common features such as a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, 16-core neural engine, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and Force Touch trackpad. Both variants are available in Space Gray and Silver colors.

16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 price in India

The 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 has three variants for India. The M1 Pro powered base model comes with a 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16 GB unified memory, and 512 GB of SSD storage. The second variant has the specs, but it comes with 1 GB of SSD storage. Both models start at Rs 239,900 and Rs 259,900, respectively.

The topmost model is powered by the M1 Max chip. It offers specs like a 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 32 GB of unified memory, and 1 TB of storage. Its pricing starts at Rs 329,900. All three models offer a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, 16-core neural engine, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, and 140W USB-C power adapter.

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Vivo T1 to launch with Snapdragon 778G, 5,000mAh battery, and 64MP camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2021

Later today, Vivo will be unleashing the Vivo T1 and Vivo T1x smartphones in China. Few hours before launch, the company released a new poster to reveal few key features of the T1 lineup.

The handset shown in the image above is the Vivo T1 smartphone. It features a triple camera system on the back. The topside of the device is populated with a 3.5mm audio jack and a microphone. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power button, which is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

The poster mentions specs like the Snapdragon 778G, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 64-megapixel camera. These specs belong to the Vivo T1. The handset will come in configurations like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The T1 will be sold in black and gradient blue colors.

Reports have revealed that the Vivo T1x will be equipped with Dimensity 900, and a 50-megapixel dual-camera system. 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. The T1x will be available in three colors like Sea Salt, Iridescent, and Starry Night.

It can be said based on recent reports that the Vivo T1 could be a rebadged version of the iQOO Z5. On the other side, the Vivo T1x could be a tweaked edition of the iQOO Z5x.

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iQOO Z5x will sport a 120Hz refresh rate display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2021

iQOO will be taking off covers from the iQOO Z5x tomorrow in China. Reports have revealed that the Z5x could be positioned lower than the Snapdragon 778G powered iQOO Z5, which was announced in September. Today, the company released a new poster to reveal features of the iQOO Z5x’s display.

The iQOO Z5x will feature a waterdrop notch display with a slightly thick chin. The company has confirmed that it will carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.

The Z5x will come with a five-layer liquid cooling system for heat dissipation. It will be liquid-cooled copper pipes, high thermal conductivity gel, and large-area graphite plates. In addition, the device has six temperature sensors, which helps in cooling the internal temperature while playing high-end games.

The iQOO Z5x will also come with support for Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. In the past few days, iQOO revealed that the Z5x will be powered by the Dimensity 900 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. For photography, it will feature a 50-megapixel dual-camera system. it will be arriving in three colors such as Lens Black, Fog Sea White, and Sandstone Orange.

Other reports have revealed that the iQOO Z5x has a 6.58-inch LCD FHD+ display, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, an 8-megapixel selfie camera, Android 11 OS, and 44W rapid charging. The device measures 163.95 x 75.30 x 8.5mm and weighs 169 grams.

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Apple’s Beats Fit Pro TWS earbuds to reportedly launch on November 1st

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Jeet

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Oct 19, 2021

At the “Unleashed” event, along with the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, Apple also announced its third-generation of AirPods true wireless earphones.

Now, the Cupertino-based technology giant is gearing up to launch new TWS earbuds in the market, dubbed Beats Fit Pro, reports 9to5Mac.

The report claims that the upcoming wireless earbuds will be similar to the Beats Studio Buds launched earlier this year. They are also claimed to come with support for some advanced features like Active Noise Cancellation.

Further, it is also believed that the earphones will come powered by the Apple H1 chip with support for features like fast pairing with Apple devices and Hey Siri. Not just that, the upcoming earbuds will also be offering quick pairing, battery levels, and custom controls on Android through the Beats app.

The Beats Fit Pro is said to come equipped with Class 1 Bluetooth and a built-in accelerometer which will help the product in identifying and reducing external noise when using the microphones.

Coming to the battery department, it is claimed that the earbuds will offer up to six hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation or Transparency Mode turned on or seven hours with Adaptive EQ. However, the battery life can be extended up to 27-30 hours using the charging case.

The Beats Fit Pro is expected to come in four different color options — Black, Gray, Purple, and White. The report indicates about the product getting launched on 1st November but we will have to wait for more details, including pricing.

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OnePlus 9RT 5G smartphone goes on sale in China; price starts at 3,199 yuan ($499)

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Jeet

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Oct 19, 2021

OnePlus had launched three smartphones in its flagship lineup this year — OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R. Just a few days ago, the Chinese company refreshed the OnePlus 9R smartphone with the launch of a new model named OnePlus 9RT.

Today, the smartphone is officially available for purchase in China. There are three memory variants — 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, costing 3,299 yuan (approx. $514), 3,499 yuan (~$545), and 3,799 yuan (approx. $592) respectively.

For the first sale, the company is offering a 100 yuan discount on all three models. As for the colors, the smartphone comes in three color options — Dark Matter (Black), Hacker Silver, and Enchanted Sky.

Coming to the specifications, the OnePlus 9RT features a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, support for sRGB, and P3 color gamut, as well as Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, which is an upgrade compared to the SD870 SoC in the OnePlus 9R. It packs up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It also comes with a 19067.44 mm² space cooling system to keep the temperature low while gaming.

In the camera department, the phone comes with a 50-megapixel f/1.8 Sony IMX766 sensor with a 6P lens and both optical and electronic image stabilization. There’s also a 16-megapixel ultrawide angle camera with an f/2.2 sensor, 123-degree field of view, coupled with a 2-megapixel 4CM macro camera to complete the triple camera setup.

On the front side, the device is equipped with a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 snapper with electronic image stabilization for taking selfies and video calling. The phone comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, dual Nano-SIM support, USB-C, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

The device is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the ColorOS 12 UI on top. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and has support for Warp Charge 65T which is faster than the Warp Charge 65.

In related news, the OnePlus 9RT is also expected to get launched in the Indian market pretty soon and if the recent report is to be believed, then the phone could be priced between ₹40,000 to ₹44,000 ($533-587) in India.

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Foxconn announces three new electric vehicle prototypes

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 19, 2021

Taiwanese electric vehicle (EV) company Foxconn has unveiled three prototype EV models it aims to release in commercial quantities by next year at the least. The three new prototypes are a culmination of Foxconn’s partnership with Taiwan’s Yulon Motors. The three prototypes were unveiled at Foxconn’s HHTD21 event, and consist of two sedans and a bus.

Yulon Motors is the owner of the Luxgen brand. It also manufactures Mitsubishi and Nissan cars for its home market. The three prototypes are a luxury sedan (called the Model E), SUV (Model C), and transit bus (Model T). Foxconn is developing these prototypes as reference designs that could be scaled up and customized for mass production by EV brands. The driving force for the EVs is Foxconn’s MIH Consortium which is an open software and hardware platform.

The prototypes are projected to become actual models from 2022 for Model T. The Model C is projected to be available by 2023. The investment outlay of Foxconn includes the building of EV manufacturing plants in the US. Foxconn says it has plans to acquire Lordstown’s manufacturing plant in Ohio. The expansion plans are quite bold and would need a huge quantum of investment yearly and outlined by the company.

The Model T bus will have a range of 400km and a top speed of 120km/h. It comes with some advanced technologies including pedestrian warning, high crashworthiness, and advanced temperature management. The Model C SUV will be available at about $35,700 in 2023. The Model E will enter the market at an unspecified date and could offer up to 750km range.

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Samsung’s Smart Monitor sales exceed 600,000 units in just one year!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 19, 2021

Samsung first introduced its Smart Monitor in December last year and it was targeted at the increasing need for smart displays as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. The Korean tech giant has now announced that it has sold over 600,000 units of the monitor globally.

The sales translate to the company selling more than one unit every minute since its launch. The Samsung Smart Monitor is a new concept monitor that is equipped with a smart hub based on Tizen OS, allowing you to enjoy various OTT (Over The Top) services such as Netflix, Samsung TV Plus, and YouTube as well as work and study without a PC connection.

The monitors have received positive reviews on YouTube and other online platforms since they were released. This has greatly impacted the sales of its smart monitors. Also, the adoption of work from home and homeschooling increased the demand for Samsung’s smart monitors.

Samsung Smart Monitors are available in two different models – the Smart Monitor M7 and M5. The Smart Monitor M7 is available in 43-inch and 32-inch models with UHD resolution and black color only. On the other hand, the Smart Monitor M5 comes in 32-inch and 27-inch models with FHD resolution. It is available in black and white color options.

“Samsung Smart Monitor is an innovative product that has completely positioned itself as a new category in the ‘home life’ era,” said Hye-Seung Ha, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics.

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