Lenovo leads as PC shipments grew 5% in Q3 2021 despite semiconductor shortage

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Oct 13, 2021

Global PC sales oversaw a 5 percent growth in shipments during the July-September period (Q3) in 2021, which is a major drop following five quarters of double-digit growth, thanks to the crippling semiconductor shortage.

As per a market research by Canalys (via: Gadgets 360), Lenovo enjoyed the highest share of the global PC shipments with HP following closely. Next in line were Dell, Apple, and Acer, in order, completing the top 5 rankings.

global pc shipments 2021 canalys — Image: Canlys Market Pulse

Total shipments of desktops and notebooks including workstations stood at 84.1 during Q3 2021. The numbers could have been much higher owing to unusually high demand had the supply not been bottlenecked by supply chain disruptions.

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the PC sector has witnessed a 9 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), and the deficit in the supply of PCs is likely to extend well into 2022. Canalys reports that manufacturers will not be able to meet the spike in demand with the upcoming holidays.

As per figures, notebook and mobile workstation sales grew 3 percent YoY to hit 67.4 million units, while desktops recorded an even higher growth rate of 12 percent with sales over 16.6 million units. The surge in demand can be explained by the COVID-19 lockdowns that have promoted remote work.

canalys PC shipments 2021 figures — Source: Canalys

However, it is Lenovo that has outshined competition and has been the largest contributor to PC shipments in Q3 2021, selling over 19.77 units for a modest increase of 2.5% year-on-year. The Chinese company’s market share stood at 20.9% during the same period.

Closely following is HP clocking a 20.9% market share despite a 5.7% annual decline compared to last year’s figures. Units sold stood at 17.597 million.

Third in line is Dell with 15.18 million shipments. However, the company actually tops the list when it comes to annual growth, bagging an impressive 26.7% figure.

Finally, in the top 5, Apple and Acer both had annual growth rates of 14.4% and 5.7 percent, respectively. The former had a 9.3% market share with 7,824 units shipped, while the latter had a 7.2 percent market share with 6,076 units sent.

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OnePlus 9RT launched in China with Snapdragon 888, 50MP camera, and Warp Charge 65T

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Oct 13, 2021

Earlier this year, when OnePlus announced its flagship series, the OnePlus 9, rather than two phones, it announced three. Alongside the standard model and the OnePlus 9 Pro, there was a third and more affordable model called the OnePlus 9R. Today, it has followed it up with a refreshed model dubbed the OnePlus 9RT.

The OnePlus 9RT shares a lot of its specs with its predecessor but there are significant upgrades that still distinguish it from its sibling. With respect to its design, the OnePlus 9RT has a bigger screen now but it retains the flat punch-hole style as the OnePlus 9R but the back has been slightly redesigned – the camera module is not only longer but slimmer thanks to having three cameras instead of four.

The OnePlus 9RT is available in three colors – Dark Matter (Black), Hacker Silver, and Enchanted Sky.

OnePlus 9RT Specifcications

The OnePlus 9RT has a 6.62-inch 2400 x 1080 E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, support for sRGB and P3 color gamut, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It also has a 600Hz touch sampling rate for faster responses when gaming.

OnePlus has swapped the Snapdragon 870 in the OnePlus 9R for the more powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset. There will be three configurations available – 8GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 256GB, and 12GB RAM + 256GB. The RAM is LPDDR5 and the storage is UFS 3.1.

For the cameras, the OnePlus 9RT comes with a 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX766 sensor with a 6P lens and both optical and electronic image stabilization. The ultrawide angle camera is a 16MP f/2.2 sensor with a 123° field of view and there is a 2MP 4CM macro camera to complete the setup. OnePlus has ditched the 2MP monochrome camera and downgraded the macro camera from 5MP to 2MP. There is a 16MP Sony IMX471 camera in front with electronic image stabilization.

The phone can record in 4K at up to 60fps, in slow motion and in 1080p at 240fps, and also record time-lapse videos at FHD. The camera app is packed with lots of features including super night mode, scene recognition, pro model, portrait mode, RAW support, video portrait, movie mode, and long exposure mode.

The OnePlus 9RT has an in-display fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, dual Nano-SIM support, USB-C, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. It packs a 4500mAh battery and has support for Warp Charge 65T which is faster than the Warp Charge 65 of the OnePlus 9R. It also has a large cooling system.

The phone will ship with ColorOS 12 based on Android 11 in China.

OnePlus 9RT price and availability

The OnePlus 9RT is priced at ¥3299 (~$513) for the 8+128GB version, ¥3499 (~$544) for the 8+256GB version, and ¥3799 (~$590) for the 12+256GB version. It is already available for pre-order and will be released on October 19.

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Xiaomi Power Bank Pocket Edition Pro launched in China with 33W fast charging support

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 13, 2021

Last October, Xiaomi launched the Mi Power Bank 3 Pocket Edition in China. The same product is known as Mi Pocket Power Bank Pro in India. A year later, the company has announced yet another compact battery pack called Xiaomi Power Bank Pocket Edition Pro.

Xiaomi Power Bank Pocket Edition Pro Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Power Bank Pocket Edition Pro (PB1030ZM) can be considered as the successor of Mi Powe Bank 3 Pocket Edition (PB1022ZM). The new model has a curvy design, a glossy finish, and it is sold in two colors (White, Blue).

Although it has the same 10,000mAh capacity as its forerunner, it arrives with 33W fast charging support instead of 22.5W. Also, it comes with only two ports (1 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB Type-A) rather than four (2 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C, 1 x MicroUSB).

Despite losing two sports and housing the same-sized battery, the new power bank from Xiaomi is slightly larger and heavier at 105 x 55.8 x 25.5mm and 212g respectively.

Further, the battery pack’s casing is made of PC + ABS material. It supports 22.5W input and can be used to charge different types of devices as it is USB PD (Power Delivery) compatible.

Last but not least, it ships with a USB Typ-C to USB Type-C/Type-A 2-in-1 cable.

Xiaomi Power Bank Pocket Edition Pro Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Power Bank Pocket Edition Pro is priced at 199 in China. It is currently available for pre-order and will go on sale from October 14.

The product may release in international markets under a different name.

OnePlus expects global sales to hit 10 million units by the end of 2021

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 13, 2021

OnePlus today launched the OnePlus 9RT. The phone is the successor to the OnePlus 9R that was released earlier this year and promises multiple meaningful upgrades. But prior to talking about the phone in the event, OnePlus shed a light on its sales figures for this year, and they were nothing short of surprising.

As per OnePlus founder Liu Zuohu, OnePlus has recorded a year-on-year growth of 257% in global smartphone sales in the past 6 months, or in the first half of 2021. China also recorded similar increase in the number of shipments with a growth rate of 124% compared to last year.

The company exhibited the highest growth in the US and in European markets while continuing to have the largest share of the high-end mobile phone market in India.

But perhaps the most exciting bit was that OnePlus is expected to hit 10 million units in terms of global sales, or at least that’s what Liu feels so.

This shouldn’t come as a surprise though considering OnePlus has been steadily integrating its resources with Oppo and is keen on expanding its smartphone portfolio further than ever before.

While OnePlus’ move to ColorOS and the ‘ditching’ of the fan-favorite OxygenOS hasn’t been well-received, the company has promised improved experience and better software support. Its latest flagship series comprised of the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and the OnePlus 9R all come pre-installed with ColorOS-based OxygenOS. But it remains to be seen if the consumers are willing to accept that.

Back in May, OnePlus had appointed Li Kaixin, former VP of Huawei Mobile China, as the Vice President of OnePlus. Li is known to have successfully led Huawei in China, helping the brand achieve tens of millions of sales. He now hopes to do the same for OnePlus and aid it in reaching the 10 million mark.

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New Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra CAD renders showcases 2 rear camera islands

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Sean

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Oct 13, 2021

In the last couple of weeks, various rumors and reports regarding the next generation of Samsung flagship smartphones have been surfacing. Now, an updated CAD 3D render concept has been spotted that showcases the Galaxy S22 Ultra with two camera islands on the rear.

The new renders arrives from graphic designer Technizo Concept in collaboration with LetsGoDigital. While we have seen CAD renders of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the latest one showcases the upcoming flagship smartphone with two rear camera islands over a large single one that was spotted previously. Looking at the new concept render, the camera setup includes an updated telephoto camera sensors, which is different from the P shaped camera module spotted in the previous renders.

It houses a 108 megapixel primary camera, along with a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 3X telephoto and 10X periscopic camera sensors. LetsGoDigital also believes that all four cameras will feature OIS. Notably, known tipster IceUniverse revealed that the upcoming Galaxy S22 series might bring back Burgundy Red. Looking at the new renders, we can see the Galaxy S22 Ultra in White, Burgundy Red, Red, and Black as well. Furthermore, the design of the Galaxy S22 Ultra in this render resembles a Galaxy Note device more than the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

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Deal: Get OZUKO Crossbody Anti-theft Bag for $20 (Retail Price $45)

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Oct 13, 2021

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These Meizu Pandaer cases are all you need to give your iPhone 13 a new look

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 13, 2021

Meizu today announced new Pandaer mobile cases for the iPhone 13 series, which are set to launch tomorrow.

The company said that the cases adopt an ‘IML technology’ to provide a ‘visual and tactile naked experience.’ FYI, In-Mold Labeling, or IML in short, is an innovative labeling technology for plastic packaging that provides greater wear resistance than spray painting or pad-printing.

The cases also make use of imported high-performance impact-resistant materials for a superior in-hand feel while not compromising on the protection offered (via: My Drivers).

Meizu says that its Pandaer cases make use of eight-color printing technology ensuring high-quality, detailed prints. The print again is said to be highly durable, just like the material of the case itself.

In order to fit onto the iPhone 13 models perfectly, Pandaer uses a ‘remodeling’ technique that results in precise openings for all the ports and buttons. Along with this, six high-standard quality inspection procedures have been undertaken to make sure everything is proper on each case before it is deemed worthy of being sold.

It is worth mentioning here that this isn’t the first time Meizu’s Pandaer has launched similar accessories. Earlier, the brand released a “fruity special drink” mobile phone case for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro with a translucent jelly design, priced at 69 Yuan (~$10).

Pandaer has even dived into the clothing market, releasing products like a Pandaer Magician Hoodie. Other products include Pandaer Interstellar Exploration Mouse Pad, Pandaer Interstellar Exploration Canvas Bag, 17 Series T-shirts, and jelly bags.

The company was also involved in the launch of the Pandaer co-branded Mechanical Keyboard and Transparent Power Bank by Meizu.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE may launch on Oct 29, with Pre-Orders starting after Unpack event

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Sean

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Oct 13, 2021

Samsung is gearing up for its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, which is set to take place on October 20. Now, sources from the Taiwanese supply chain have revealed that the conference will have the company announce the highly anticipated Galaxy S21 FE.

According to tipster Lanzuk (Via PhoneArena), the South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy S21 FE will be launched on 20th October 2021. The source also added that following this event, the brand will start accepting pre orders for the Galaxy S21 FE. Furthermore, the actual release date for the smartphone is apparently set from October 29 for regions that are scheduled to receive the device first.

The source stated that “some accessories have already started to be supplied to major regions.” This means that the Galaxy S21 FE’s launch is quite near. While Samsung is known to be suffering from shortage of chipsets as well due to the ongoing crisis, the news implies that the rumors for the Galaxy S21 FE entering mass production is true rather than reports regarding its supposed cancellation.

For those unaware, the Galaxy S21 FE is a flagship grade smartphone in terms of specifications and features. However, unlike the company’s premium lineup, it arrives as a more affordable option for those that want the high end hardware. So we can expect specs like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Keep in mind that the news is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay with us for more updates.

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Black Shark 4S Gundam Limited Edition goes official

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 13, 2021

Earlier today, Black Shark launched the Black Shark 4S series in China. The new lineup includes Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro. A special edition smartphone called Black Shark 4S Gundam Limited Edition was also announced with them. Let’s take a look at this device.

The newly unveiled Black Shark 4S Gundam Limited Edition is a result of a collaboration between Black Shark and Bandai Namco Holdings. It is not the first smartphone with Gundam branding. Just two years back in 2019, OPPO released a phone called OPPO Reno ACE Gundam Limited Edition.

The latest Gundam-branded handset also follows the classic white, red, and blue color scheme like the last one. Even the software has the same theme going around with custom wallpapers, icons, and boot animation.

The device also ships with a custom protective case. However, the 120W charger and cable don’t have any theme. They are simply white in color.

The box does not contain any other additional accessories, stickers, or collectibles. Anyway, we couldn’t complain either. That’s because this variant of Black Shark 4S only costs ¥3,499 ($543), which is only ¥200 more than the standard version with the same storage configuration (12GB + 256GB).

Having said that, Black Shark does offer its new TWS and Magnetic Cooler in Gundam flavor. Fans of the anime franchise can purchase them separately, in addition to the phone.

New Sony Xperia device spotted on 3C, features 30W fast charging

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Sean

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Oct 13, 2021

Earlier this week, we had reported on Sony gearing up for the launch of a new Xperia device. Now, the Xperia device in question has been spotted on 3C, which also revealed some information regarding the upcoming product.

For those unaware, the Japanese tech giant took to Twitter to announce that a new “Xperia Product Announcement” will be held on October 26. But apart from the date, no finer details regarding this product was shared. In other words, it was initially unclear whether the new Xperia series device is a new smartphone or tablet. But now, the 3C listing labelled the product as a 5G mobile phone, with a model number of XQ-BE72. Since the handset was spotted on the 3C website, we can safely assume that the smartphone will be available in the Chinese market.

Furthermore, an ITHome report suggests that the device could be the Chinese variant of the Xperia 5 III. The 3C certification also revealed that the new device will support up to 30W fast charging. Talking about the specs of the Xperia 5 III which was launched back in April, it sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and a 6.1 inch OLED display with 120Hz high refresh rate. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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DJI announces three launch events at once – DJI Mavic 3 Pro & Action 2 to finally release?

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 13, 2021

DJI on Tuesday announced three separate launch events at once in an unprecedented step. It was a teaser kind of affair with the company only providing information on the events themselves and not what they will be about.

The event teaser has been titled ‘Good things come in threes’ and has been posted via DJI’s Twitter handle. It is perhaps the first time we have seen such a company announce three events at once. The first two will be held this month – on October 20 and October 27, while the last of the trio will be held on November 5.

But even without an official word on what the DJI launch event will have in store, we can still speculate on the products that will be launched. Latest rumors have set an October 27 launch date for the DJI Action 2. The camera has a modular design, and given the October 27 image shows connector pins, it is safe to assume that they’re indeed referring to the DJI Action 2.

As for the November 5 launch, it is likely to be the most significant among the three. The DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone was earlier expected to be launched this month but recent reports suggested that the launch had been delayed a bit, making it likely that the November 5 launch has been dedicated to it.

Further, leakster Jasper Ellens had shared his observations on Twitter saying that the third image may have something to do with the battery on the Mavic 3, so there’s that.

Now that the last two events among the trio have been tackled, the first one stands out like a sole thumb. Unfortunately, there’s no telling what it is referring to. It is indeed obvious that the symbol stands for ‘record’, but it doesn’t exactly help pinpoint a particular product from DJI’s portfolio.

TechRadar speculates that it could be a product related to the DJI OM 5 smartphone gimbal or perhaps the DJI Pocket 2. It could even be a more professional DJI camera, like the one leaked by DJI leakster @OsitaLV in August.

Regardless, it is only a week-long wait for the first DJI launch event, so we should come to know what it is about soon enough.

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Xiaomi sold over 1 million units of customized terminal devices to businesses

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Oct 13, 2021

Earlier this week, Xiaomi announced its service strategy that is aimed towards other businesses and enterprises for the first time. The company even revealed the development of its ToB business department that was established back in January 2021.

According to Wang Xiang, partner and President of the Chinese tech giant, “We can use the advantages of existing clients to fully empower enterprise customers. The mission of the ToB business is to empower everything and make it a win-win situation for everyone involved. The mission of the ToB business is to empower everything and make it a win-win situation for everyone involved.”

Furthermore, Bai Peng, Vice President of Xiaomi’s ToB business department, revealed that the department is divided into two parts. This includes the customized terminal devices and intelligent ecology. The terminal devices include mobile phones, televisions, speakers, tablets, and more. On the other hand, the intelligent ecology will provide solutions for five major industries such as residence, hotel, apartment, office and old age care.

Bai Peng further added that the customized terminal devices accounted for the largest segment of the company’s ToB business. These devices have served more than 15 industries, with sales volume exceeding 1 million units. Meanwhile, the intelligent ecological business covers 15 cities in China and the company expects to increase the number of activated customized terminal devices by 1 million units every year, growing the market share of its customized terminal devices to over 30 percent.

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OnePlus 9R clearance sale begins with $30 discount [Coupon Inside]

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 13, 2021

OnePlus 9RT is all set for launch in the coming few weeks as the device has been leaked via certifications and benchmarks. To welcome the new device Giztop is offering a $30 clearance discount. The discount will be applied upon using the coupon code OP9R30 on the checkout page. It is an interesting deal for users who are looking to grab a high-end smartphone at an affordable price.

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OnePlus 9R is on sale in three color variants of Black, Blue and Green. However, the Black color model is available in 8GB+ 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB storage variants. However the Blue is retailing in 8GB RAM variants and the Green color version in 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB storage variants.

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OnePlus 9R Specifications

The smartphone comes powered with Snapdragon 870 5G SoC coupled with 8/12GB DDR4X RAM and 128/256GB UFS 3.0 internal storage. OnePlus 9R features a 6.55-inch FLuid AMOLED display having a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ rating.

OnePlus 9R houses a quad-rear camera with a 48MP primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens. A 16-megapixel selfie camera sits on the front side.

There’s a 4500 mAh battery on the board with 65W Warp Charge technology. The smartphone houses an in-display fingerprint reader for better usability.

It is a great deal to get the OnePlus 9R at a discounted price of $429 from Giztop.

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Black Shark 4S, 4S Pro launched with pressure sensitive display and new design

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 13, 2021

Black Shark has finally launched the Black Shark 4S series in China. The latest gaming smartphones are the brand arrive with minor upgrades over their predecessors. Just like the Black Shark 4 series, the Black Shark 4S series also includes two models. These phones are called Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro respectively. Let’s take a detailed look at them.

Black Shark 4S, Black Shark 4S Pro Specifications and Features

The BlacK Shark 4S series looks near identical to the ASUS ROG Phone lineup. The new models don’t feature the HONOR X series-like X pattern on their rear as found on their predecessors. However, they retain the mechanical shoulder buttons that use magnetic power-lifting.

The Black Shark 4S is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 as the Black Shark 4S. On the other hand, the Black Shark 4S Pro comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ instead of a Snapdragon 888 like the Black Shark 4 Pro.

Both the devices sport the same 6.67-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. The panel has two pressure-sensitive zones, a centered punch-hole, and 1300 nits peak brightness. It supports MEMC, DC Dimming, and eye protection mode.

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Further, both phones have LPDDR5 RAM but the vanilla model has a slower 5500Mbps module compared to a faster 6400Mbps module inside the pro. Both come with UFS 3.1 storage but the expensive variant also supports SSD Disk Array System.

The duo house a horizontally-aligned triple rear camera setup, which includes an 8MP 120° ultra-wide unit and a 5MP macro shooter. The primary sensor is of 48MP on the vanilla version and 64MP on the pro. On the front, both nest a 20MP snapper inside the punch-hole.

On the connectivity front, the handsets support dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS), NFC, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Other features of these phones include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, RGB light, dual stereo speakers, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass, gyroscope, and barometer.

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Last but not least, the Black Shark 4S series run a MIUI-based JOYUI 12.8 operating system backed by a 4,5000mah battery with support for 120W proprietary fast charging. It is also compatible with other charging protocols like Qualcomm Quick Charge (QC) and USB Power Delivery (PD).

Black Shark 4S, Black Shark 4S Pro Price and Availability

The Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro will retail at the following price tags in China.

Black Shark 4S

Colors
- Black
- White
- Gundam Limited Edition
Price
- 8GB + 128GB – ¥2,699 ($419)
- 12GB + 128GB – ¥2,999 ($465)
- 12GB + 256GB – ¥3,299 ($512)
- Gundam Limited Edition (12GB + 256GB) – ¥3,499 ($543)

Black Shark 4S Pro

Colors
- Black
- White
Price
- 12GB + 256GB – ¥4,799 ($745)
- 16GB + 512GB – ¥5,499 ($853)

The smartphones are already up for pre-order in China. They will go on sale from October 15. Like their predecessors, they could also make their way to international markets in the coming days.

Black Shark TWS Bluetooth gaming earphones announced with 28 hours of battery life

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 13, 2021

Black Shark today announced their first True Wireless (TWS) gaming earphones along with the Black Shark 4S series gaming phones. In China, the earphones are dubbed Black Shark Fengming True Wireless Bluetooth earphones, but of course, they will be carrying a different name if they go global.

Equipped with large 14.2mm drivers with a ‘high-sensitivity titanium-plated composite diaphragm’, the earphones are capable of producing powerful yet precise sound at a reasonably low latency of 85ms. They are capable of a maximum of 28 hours of audio playback and sport a dual-mic ENC call noise reduction system.

The earphones have adopted an ultra-light design with a single piece weighing only 4.5 grams, thus making them extremely comfortable and natural to wear even for longer periods.

They use the Bluetooth 5.2 protocol along with a self-developed ultra-low latency technology. Paired with the Black Shark 4S phones, the earphone latency can drop further to just 30ms.

The earphones also support built-in exclusive voice prompts for scenarios such as ear-detection, mode switching, and low battery prompts. It appears that these prompts can be customized as well (via: My Drivers).

In terms of battery life, the Black Shark Fengming TWS Bluetooth earphones have a maximum battery life of 6 hours without the case, and 28 hours with the case. The charging time is 1.5 hours.

Further, Black Shark has teamed up with Bandai Namco to launch Gundam Limited Edition versions of both the 4S series phones as well as the TWS earphones. The special edition adds another color choice to the regular black and white color choices for the earphones.

black shark gaming tws earphones gundam edition — Image: My Drivers

Along with the TWS earphones, Black Shark has also announced some other Gundam Edition accessories like a magnetic cooling fan and a special thermally-conductive case. The company is yet to announce a global launch for all of the products.

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Huawei to diversify its business, shifts focus to data centers, highways, solar industry, & more

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Sean

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Oct 13, 2021

Huawei Technologies has just recently established four new business units in an attempt to diversify its business operations. The company is shifting focus to various other fields as US sanctions have impacted its primary business arms.

According to an SCMP report, the Chinese tech giant is diversifying its business due US trade sanctions that has crippled its smartphone business, while pressures from the west also impact its telecommunications business as well. Now, the new units are focused on digital transformation products and services. These are aimed towards customs and ports. Furthermore, the brand is also working on technologies that will reduce the energy consumption of data centers, and smart systems for highways and the photovoltaic industry as well.

As per documents signed by Huawei founder and chief executive, officials chosen to lead the new business units were selected from internal candidates, which was confirmed by a company spokesperson. The Founder added that “Operating as independent legions, [the new units] break the existing organizational boundaries [in Huawei] so they can quickly gather resources and improving efficiency. [Each of these units] should dig deep into one field, be responsible for its business success and produce more ‘food’ for the company.”

One of the executives includes Xun Su, an official that has been with the company for over 20 years. He is now in charge of the new customs and ports unit. Similarly, Yang Yougui, former president of Huawei’s Middle East regional office, now leads the data centre energy efficiency unit, while Ma Yue and Chen Guoguang are now the heads of the smart photovoltaic and smart highway units, respectively.

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Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro differences revealed through leaked images

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Jeet

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Oct 13, 2021

Google has confirmed that the company will be hosting its next launch event on 19th October where the technology giant will officially announce the next-generation Pixel series smartphones — Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

The company has also revealed some details about the upcoming premium smartphones and the devices have been leaked a few times in the past, revealing almost everything ahead of the launch. Now, the newly leaked images of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro by Evan Blass showcase differences between both the upcoming models.

Starting with the color options, the standard model will come in three colors — Kinda Coral, Sorta Seafoam, and Stormy Black. On the other hand, the Pro model will be available in three colors — Sorta Sunny, Cloudy White, and Stormy Black.

This time, the leaked images also have a side profile of the smartphones, which reveals how deep the camera bar at the back of the phone is. As previously revealed by Google, the company is ditching the traditional camera module and is adopting a camera bar design to better accommodate big sensors.

Further, the bezels of the Pro model are thinner compared to the bezels in the standard Pixel 6 model, along with a slightly curved screen. Both the phone will come with a high refresh rate display but only Pixel 6 Pro will have a 120Hz LTPO screen.

Coming to the battery department, the regular model packs a 4,614mAh battery while the Pro model is powered by a 5,003mAh battery. The devices will come powered by the company’s own Tensor chip and have a triple-camera setup on the back. It will feature a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 48MP telephoto lens.

The smartphone is expected to start around $850 in the United States but this is just speculation at this time. We will get to know everything about the Pixel 6 series, including full specs, features, pricing, and availability details when it gets officially launched next week on 19th October.

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Oct 13, 2021

Realme has just launched the GT Neo2 smartphone in India. Alongside the new flagship grade device, the company has also launched a number of other products like the Brick Bluetooth Speaker, 4K Smart Google TV Stick, Buds Air 2, and more in the region.

Buds Air 2

Talking about the Buds Air 2 first, the Chinese smartphone maker has launched a new true wireless earbuds. The Buds Air 2 were first unveiled back in March 2021, and have now been launched in the Indian market. It features ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and arrives in a new Closer Green color option along with its existing color variants, including Closer White, Closer Black, and Closer Gold. The new wireless earphones offer a total playback of 25 hours when paired with the charging base and support 88ms super low latency mode as well. The Buds Air 2 are available in India for 3,299 INR (~$44) [Introductory price: 2,599 INR].

Brick Bluetooth Speaker

The Realme Brick Bluetooth Speaker is a new portable speaker from the Chinese brand that, as the name suggests, resembles a brick with its rectangular cuboid design. These Bluetooth speaker can output 20W sound and feature a 2 speaker unit consisting of dynamic bass boost drivers. Furthermore, it will also be compatible with the Realme Link app and the company claims it can last for up to 14 hours on a single full charge via a USB Type C charging port. It even arrives with two extra bass radiators and has IPX5 water resistance as well. The Brick Bluetooth speaker are available in India for 2,999 INR (~$40) [Introductory price: 2,499 INR].

4K Smart TV Google Stick & Gaming Accessories

Alongside the two audio based products, the brand also launched the new 4K Smart TV Google Stick as well. It is set to be the first streaming device from the company and will offer native 4K resolution support. The device will run the Google TV interface and arrives in a Black color design. It offers 4Kp60 AV1 Encoding along with HDR10+ Encoding as well.

Lastly, the company has also launched a three new mobile gaming accessories, which includes the new Cooling Back Clip Neo, Type C SuperDart Game Cable, and Mobile Game Triggers. The 4K Smart Google TV Stick is available in India for 3,999 INR (~$53) [Introductory price: 2,999 INR], while the Cooling Back Clip Neo is priced at 999 INR (~$13), Type C SuperDart Game Cable for 599 INR (~$8), and Mobile Game Triggers will go for 699 INR (~$9).

Pricing and Availability

Most of the aforementioned products will be available for purchase on Flipkart, a popular Indian e-retailer, with its first sale starting from 18th October 2021. Unfortunately, the company has yet to announced the 4K TV Stick’s launch date.

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Samsung to launch more Galaxy phones with its Exynos chips starting in 2022: Report

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Oct 13, 2021

While Samsung launches its flagship grade smartphones with its Exynos chipset in various markets across the globe, many of its existing budget an mid range devices feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon and MediaTek Helio processors. But a new report suggests that this all might be changing very soon.

According to an ETNews report, the South Korean tech giant is aiming on increasing the number of Galaxy smartphones that will feature its Exynos processors starting from 2022. Apparently, the move from the company would include its upcoming flagship handsets like the Galaxy S22 series along with mid range and even budget level devices. The report further added that Samsung is seeking on doubling the shipments for its Exynos chips next year.

Reportedly, the goal is to “raise the proportion” of the chipsets in Galaxy devices from 20 percent to between 50 percent and 60 percent. This report suggests that the brand is seeking bring its proprietary chipsets into more Galaxy phones after addressing many iof the major challenges with the upcoming Exynos chips. For those unaware, one of the major issues faced by the platform was heating caused by 5G communications, as per an industry source close to the matter.

Notably, the company’s System LSI Division has reportedly teamed with AMD to boost graphics performance, which is in line with our previous reports. With the world suffering from a global shortage of chipsets, it makes sense that the firm sticks with its own chipset. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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