Infinix INBook X1 announced in Philippines for P22,990(~$454)

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Oct 11, 2021

In September, a Realme phone with RMX3461 model number and its variant with RMX3643 model number was approved by the TENAA authority of China. Now, a new variant with the RMX3462 model number has been approved by the Chinese variant. These phones have the same design and are packed with identical specs. However, they differ mainly in the chipset department.

Realme RMX3462 specifications

The Realme RMX3642 has a 6.59-inch LTPS display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. The device measures 164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5mm and weighs 199 grams. It is expected to arrive in two color options such as Dark Blue and Aurora Purple.

The 2.4GHz octa-core processor chipset is present under the hood of the device. The TENAA listing reveals RAM variants such as 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB, and storage options like 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. The device runs on Android 11 OS.

It has a 16-megapixel selfie snapper, and its back features a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

The RMX3641/2/3 is expected to debut in the Chinese market with Realme Q3s. Speculations surrounding it have claimed that it supports a 144Hz refresh rate and is driven by the Snapdragon 778G. There is a possiblity that one of the model numbers may arrive in the market with a different moniker.

Now that the RMX3461/2/3 are TENAA certified, it may launch later this month. The company will be holding an unveiling event on Oct. 19 to unleash the Realme GT Neo 2T smartphone. It is likely the Realme Q3s may go official alongside it.

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Realme GT Neo2T launch date confirmed

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Oct 11, 2021

Last month, Realme unveiled the Realme GT Neo2 with Snapdragon 870 chip in China. Now, the company has confirmed that it will be unleashing the Realme GT Neo2T at 2 PM (local time) on Oct. 19 in the home market. The specifications of the device are known as I was spotted at the TENAA certification site in the recent past.

The GT Neo2T’s poster shared by Realme showcases its retail package. The company is yet to share the key feature of the smartphone. It is believed that the Realme phone with the RMX3357 model number that was approved by TENAA in August will break cover with the GT Neo2T moniker.

Realme GT Neo2T specifications (expected)

The Realme GT Neo2T has a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen that delivers Full HD+ resolution. Probably, it carries support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The display punch-hole houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel has a triple camera unit, which includes a 64-megapixel main sensor, and auxiliary cameras of 8-megapixel and 2-megapixel.

The Neo2T is said to be powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W rapid charging. The handset is expected to arrive with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It is likely to run on Realme UI 3.0 based Android 11.

In related news, Realme is also expected to announce Realme Q3s phone this month. It may offer key specs like a 144Hz LCD panel, Snapdragon 778G, and a 5,000mAh battery. It is yet to be confirmed whether it will debut with Neo2T or separately.

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OnePlus 9RT Hacker Black edition spotted on retailer site

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Oct 11, 2021

OnePlus will be announcing the OnePlus 9RT on Oct. 13 in China. The handset has been made available for pre-orders through OnePlus China’s website and JD.com retailer site since last week. The Nano Silver color variant of the phone was seen on the Chinese retailer site last week. Now, the listing also showcases the Hacker Black variant of the 9RT.

The OnePlus 9RT Hacker Black model can be seen sporting a punch-hole panel. Its right edge features an alert slider and a power key, and its left spine is fitted with a volume rocker.

The 9RT’s rear shell features a triple camera unit back on the back, which is headlined by a 50-megapixel lens. For security, it has an in-display fingerprint scanner. It is speculated that the handset will come in three colors such as Nano Silver, Hacker Black, and Teal.

OnePlus 9RT specifications

The OnePlus 9RT is has a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and aSony IMX766 50-megapixel + 16-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (mono) quad-camera unit on the back. The smartphone will boot to ColorOS 12 based on Android 11.

The Snapdragon 888 SoC will fuel the OnePlus 9RT. It may come with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone is packed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 65T. It is expected to go on sale with a starting price of around 3,099 Yuan (~$481) from Oct. 19 in China. The 9RT is also expected to debut in lndia later this month.

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Another report hints at Huawei Mate 50 series launching next year

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Oct 11, 2021

Huawei, the Chinese company which has been struggling ever since the United States imposed several sanctions, managed to launch a flagship smartphone earlier this year, in the form of the Huawei P50 series.

Now, the company is gearing up to launch a new Mate-series flagship smartphone lineup in its home country. While the phones were expected to get launched by now, the official announcement has been pushed to early next year.

Amid rumors about the Huawei Mate 50 series getting canceled, a tipster from China has claimed that the upcoming lineup hasn’t been canceled and has also revealed some key details about the device.

It is being claimed that the Huawei Mate 50 series phones will get launched in the first half of next year. On the other hand, some reports hint the launch timeline to be somewhere towards the end of Q2 2022.

Further, there are reports hinting that the devices will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 4G chipset. Previous reports have suggested that the phone will come equipped with an LTPO display which is the same technology that we are seeing in the newly launched Apple iPhone 13 Pro series. This could mean that the phone will have support for adaptive refresh rate, with support for a high refresh rate of 120Hz.

There’s also a possibility of the Huawei Mate 50 smartphone having support for satellite connectivity when the cellular network isn’t available. The feature can be used to communicate via short message service (SMS) where a cellular network isn’t an option.

For this, the company has reportedly opted for the Beidou Satellite System. It is being reported that because of this new feature addition, the launch of the upcoming flagship smartphone from Huawei has been delayed.

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Apple Watch Series 7 pre-order shipments pushed back to December

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Oct 11, 2021

A few days ago, Apple officially started taking pre-orders for its latest Apple Watch Series 7 after announcing the new wearable devices a few weeks ago. The company had delayed the launch by a couple of weeks because of production issues.

As it turns out, the production issue is quite real and it seems that the company hasn’t fixed it yet. Those who have pre-ordered the latest Apple Watch Series 7 smartwatches are finding out that the shipment dates have been pushed back to December while some higher-priced models are marked as “currently unavailable.”

It is reported that the devices priced at $899 are listed as “currently unavailable” which are made from silver titanium with a leather band, as well as a black titanium one with a silicone band. The Apple Watch models that are part of Hermes’ partnership are showing delivery dates in the month of November and December.

Apple has been facing shipments issues with the newly launched iPhone 13 series smartphones as well, with shipments dates pushed to November for some units. It remains to be seen if the technology giant manages to sort out the production issues ahead of the holiday season that is about to begin.

Analysts are expecting the company to generate revenue of nearly $120 billion during the three months, starting from October to the end of the year. In that case, the numbers would result in a 7 percent year-over-year gain for Apple.

Internally, the Apple Watch Series 7 packs similar sensors and processors as its predecessor but runs on the latest watchOS 8 user interface with lots of amazing features and improved algorithms. The devices come in five different color options — Black, Blue, Gold, Red, and Dark Grey.

It also comes with several new watch faces, has IP6X water and dust resistance rating. The highlight is the battery, which the company claims offers up to 18 hours of normal usage when fully charged and can be charged through the USB-C port. Apple also adds that 8 minutes of charging of the device offers 8 hours of battery life.

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More photos, specs, and price of the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3 leaked before launch

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Oct 10, 2021

Zepp Health will announce its new wearables tomorrow. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to unveil three new smartwatches which are the Amazfit GTR 3, Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, and the Amazfit GTS 3. Ahead of the launch, renders as well as specs and pricing details of the watches have been leaked.

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Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTR 3 Pro

The Amazfit GTR series is known to have circular displays and the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTR 3 Pro are sticking to that. The standard version will have a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 454 x 454 resolution while the pro model will have a 1.45-inch 480 x 480 AMOLED display reports TechnikNews.

The two watches will have the same 450mAh battery capacity but the Amazfit GTR 3 will have a battery life of up to 21 days with regular use, up to 35 days in battery saving mode, up to 10 days with heavy usage, and 35 hours with GPS turned on. The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro will have a battery life of up to 12 days with regular use.

The two smartwatches will come with a new sensor called Biotracker 3.0, support for up to 150 sports modes, Bluetooth 5.1, Alexa with support for offline mode, and a microphone to pick up commands. The primary button has been replaced with a crown as shown in the photos shared on Twitter by Roland Quandt. Users will be able to rotate it to operate the watch. The pro model will have a speaker too, so users can take calls on the watch.

The Amazfit GTR 3 will weigh 49 grams, have an aluminum case, and be available in gray and black while the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro will be available in Brown Leather and Infinite Black. The standard model is said to be priced at around €140 while the Pro model will sell for about €180.

Amazfit GTS 3

The Amazfit GTS 3 is for those who want a rectangular dial. The 1.75-inch 390 x 450 AMOLED display is larger than the 1.65-inch of its predecessor. It is lighter at 24.4 grams (without the straps) and has an aluminum case.

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There is a much smaller 250mAh battery inside for up to 12 days of use. It will also have the BioTracker 3.0 PPG sensor, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, Alexa support, a microphone, and a rotating crown. It will be available in Graphite Black and Ivory White when it launches, with a price tag of about €140.

Unfortunately, the leak doesn’t mention any detail about the new Zepp operating system that will power the new smartwatches.

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OnePlus 9RT will have Warp Charge 65T, 7GB Virtual RAM, and more

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Oct 10, 2021

The OnePlus 9RT is one of the new devices launching this week. The phone is a more powerful version of the OnePlus 9R that was announced in the first half of the year. Ahead of the launch, OnePlus has confirmed some of the new features and upgrades the phone will bring.

Warp Charge 65T

The OnePlus 9RT will support Warp Charge 65T, the faster version of Warp Charge 65 which is available on the OnePlus 9R. The phone will join the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro which launched with Warp Charge 65T support earlier this year.

The new fast charging technology will charge the 4500mAh battery inside the phone from empty to full in just 29 minutes as opposed to the 39 minutes it takes using Warp Charge 65.

Virtual RAM

The manufacturer has also revealed the OnePlus 9RT will have support for virtual RAM. Users will have up to 7GB of virtual RAM on top of the 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM the phone will ship with.

Improved Cooling System

The OnePlus 9RT will also have an improved cooling system that includes a cooling plate with an area of 19067.44mm² which OnePlus claims is not only the biggest in any of its phones so far but is similar to what you will find in a tablet.

Other features confirmed are a Snapdragon 888 processor, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 120Hz Samsung E4 display, and a 4500mAh battery capacity. The phone will have three rear cameras that include a Sony IMX766 50MP camera. The phone will run ColorOS12 based on Android 11 out of the box instead of Android 12 in China according to a leak. The variant launching outside China should run OxygenOS 12.

The OnePlus 9RT will launch on October 13 and will be available on October 19.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 & Galaxy Z Flip3 Wooyoungmi Edition pre-orders now live

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Oct 10, 2021

Not too long ago, images of the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 Wooyoungmi Editions appeared on Twitter but there wasn’t any indication as to when the model will be launched. Details of the pricing and availability have now appeared thanks to listings of the two models by South Korean online retailer Coupang.

The listing shows that the models are now on pre-order in Korea and the Galaxy Z Flip3 Wooyoungmi Edition will retail for KRW1,628,000 (~$1,360) while the Galaxy Z Fold3 is priced at KRW2,328,000 (~$1,945). The two models are available in a single 256GB storage, but the Z Flip 3 comes in 8GB RAM while the Z Fold 3 is available in a 12GB RAM option. Other specs remain the same as their regular versions.

The two smartphones are bundled with protective cases and additional accessories, and you can pre-order one from Coupang. The e-tailer states that the models will start shipping on October 22.

As a reminder, Wooyoungmi is a Paris-based South Korean menswear clothing brand launched by the designer Youngmi Woo. The brand has garnered a reputation as one of the critically acclaimed clothing brands in his home country – South Korea. Thus, it shouldn’t be surprising that Samsung is working on a customized edition of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 with the brand. However, it’s unclear if these Wooyoungmi Edition phones will remain exclusive to South Korea or launch in other markets as well.

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Black Shark 4S shows off its gamer-centric design in a new official poster

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Oct 10, 2021

The Black Shark 4S is an upcoming smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer Black Shark. The new smartphone will arrive in a few days as a slight refresh to the Black Shark 4 announced in March. Rather than wait till the launch, Black Shark has given us an early look at the smartphone.

Black Shark has carried over some of the design features of the Black Shark 4 to the Black Shark 4S such as the hexagonal-shaped camera housing which is home to three cameras and the retractable shoulder buttons.

The changes are in the pattern of the back panel which makes use of more lines compared to its predecessor. It has been reported that the design was achieved using nanolithography. There is now a big Black Shark logo written on the back of the phone and right below the camera housing is a small green LED. The poster confirms that the Black Shark 4S will be available in two colorways, one of which is a gorgeous white variant.

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It has been reported that the Black Shark 4S will have a Snapdragon 888+ processor, a display with a 144HZ refresh rate, and support for 120W fast charging.

The Back Shark 4S will be announced in China on October 13.

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Poll of The Week: Should other manufacturers replicate OnePlus’s Alert Slider?

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Oct 10, 2021

In 2015, when OnePlus announced its second smartphone, the OnePlus 2, the manufacturer added a feature that has now become a signature of the brand. That feature is the Alert Slider, a physical switch for sound control. Since then, the metallic textured button has appeared on all OnePlus phones save for its budget models.

The Alert Slider is one of the most beloved features of a OnePlus as it makes it easy for users to switch between ring profiles without the need to unlock the device. You don’t even have to get the phone out of your pocket or purse to activate your preferred sound profile. The Alert Slider is inspired by the Ring/Silent switch on the iPhone. However, as popular as it is, we haven’t seen other manufacturers adopt (read copy) the feature considering it isn’t uncommon for brands to adopt a feature from competitors that is a hit among users.

For this week’s poll, we want to know if our readers would love to see other manufacturers replicate the Alert Slider on OnePlus phones. So, please take the poll and also let us know in the comment section what you think about the alert slider and why we haven’t seen it on other non-OnePlus phones.

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Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark launch date confirmed, design revealed

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Oct 10, 2021

A report that appeared last week claimed that the Vivo V21 5G will be soon available in a neon color in India. Vivo has revealed that the new color variant will be called Neon Spark and it will be launching on Oct. 13.

The below-shown tweet teases the appearance of the Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark model. The new hue will be sold alongside V21 5G’s other color variants such as Dusk blue, Sunset Dazzle, and Arctic White. It appears that apart from sporting an attractive paint job of bright yellow, the Neon Spark variant will have no difference as compared to the existing variants.

It's bold. It's unique. It's irresistible.
The world of Neon Spark is here now, are you ready for it?

vivo V21 Neon Spark is coming soon.#V21BeTheSpark#DelightEveryMoment pic.twitter.com/VyNwj376xU

— Vivo India (@Vivo_India) October 9, 2021

Vivo V21 5G specifications

The Vivo V21 5G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has an OIS-assisted 44-megapixel front camera with dual-LED flash. The back panel of the phone features a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

It is powered by the Dimensity 800U chipset. It is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The device runs on FunTouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11.

The V21 5G is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and a shared SIM slot for adding a microSD card. Currently, the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions of the V21 5G are priced at Rs 29,990 (~$399) and Rs 32,990 (~$439), respectively.

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Vivo V2156A TENAA certified, offers specs similar to upcoming iQOO Z5x

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Oct 10, 2021

Three new Vivo phones with model numbers V2009A, V2115A, and V2156A have received certification from the TENAA authority of China. Among these, TENAA has listed the major specs of the V2156A smartphone with images.

Back in August, the V2156A smartphone was spotted with the Vivo Y76S name at the IMEI database. However, a Chinese tipster WHY LAB has claimed that the smartphone will be releasing in the market with the Vivo Y55s moniker.

The V2156A handset measures 163.85 x 75 x 7.79mm and weighs 175 grams. It has a 6.58-inch TFT display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. It is powered by a 4,005mAh rated battery.

The back panel of the V2156A has a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. It runs on Android 11 OS. It is powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core processor. The above-mentioned leaker claimed that the V2156A is equipped with the Dimensity 900 chipset.

The V2156A is expected to hit the Chinese markets in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM variants. It may release storage choices such as 128 GB and 256 GB. It offers other features like a side-facing fingerprint sensor and a microSD card slot. In terms of specs, the V2156A appears similar to the upcoming iQOO Z5x. In comparison, the V2156A has a slimmer chassis as it houses a smaller battery. Probably, the device will go official as early as this month.

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Vivo V2154A appears on 3C with 66W fast charging; Could be the upcoming iQOO Neo6

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Oct 10, 2021

iQOO is expected to launch a new smartphone soon as a device carrying model number V2154A has just appeared on China’s 3C certification. It is believed to be the upcoming iQOO Neo6 and its details are now known.

According to the 3C certification, the Vivo V2154A, the purported iQOO Neo6 has support for 66W fast charging support. This is an upgrade over the 44W fast charging seen in the iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition that launched earlier this year. However, this is the same charging speed as the original iQOO Neo5.

Unfortunately, there isn’t anything else to learn from the listing. But, we expect the phone to pack a big battery. Rumours are rife that the smartphone will feature an OLED panel with a 120Hz high refresh rate. It may come with multiple cameras and could have a 48MP primary lens.

Under the hood, the device could feature a flagship chipset. We may see it with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with various RAM and storage options. The smartphone is also expected to run on Android 11 OS.

As of now, there’s no word on the phone’s announcement. But, as the device passes more certifications, we can expect an impending launch.

iQOO Neo5 Specifications

The iQOO Neo5 has a 6.62-inch punch-hole AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It sports a triple camera system with a 48MP main sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. Upfront, it has a 16MP front camera for selfie snaps.

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It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage. It has a 4,400mAh battery with 66W fast charging support.

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iQOO Z5x full specifications, images emerge, launch likely this month

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Oct 10, 2021

Last month, iQOO announced the iQOO Z5 5G smartphone in China and India. Reports have claimed that China will soon receive another Z-series handset called the iQOO Z5x. The alleged Z5x has appeared in the database of the TENAA certification platform with full specifications and images.

A Vivo phone with V2131A has bagged approval from the TENAA authority. It can be said based on a recently seen IMEI database listing that this device may release in the Chinese market with the iQOO Z5x moniker. The listing reveals that the handset measures 163.95 x 75.30 x 8.5mm and weighs 169 grams. The handset is fitted with a 6.58-inch TFT panel with a top-center positioned 8-megapixel selfie camera.

The rear panel of the device is a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. The phone runs on Android 11 OS. It is powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core processor and a 4,880mAh rated battery. The 3C certification of this model revealed that it may ship with a 44W fast charger.

It is likely to arrive in 6 GB / 8 GB RAM variants and 128 GB / 256 GB storage editions. The other features that are available on the device include a microSD card slot and a side-facing fingerprint reader.

The previously seen Google Play Console listing of the V2131A revealed that it will be powered by the Dimensity 900 chipset. The iQOO Z5x is expected to arrive as the most affordable phone with the D900 SoC. It is likely to be priced at around 1,000 Yuan, claimed tipster Digital Chat Station. Another tipster said that it will be debuting by the end of this month and will be available for purchase in early November. The iQOO Z5x is now listed on JD.com for reservations.

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ASUS VivoBook 15 with OLED display and up to Intel Core i7 processor launched for ¥99,900(~$890)

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Oct 9, 2021

ASUS Japan has officially launched the VivoBook 15 in Japan. This is a new addition to the VivoBook lineup that comes with an OLED screen and 11-generation Intel Core processors. The major highlight of the notebook is its easy-to-carry and lightweight design.

The ASUS VivoBook 15 starts at ¥99,900(~$890) for the Intel i5 configuration and ¥109,800(~$978) for the Intel i7 configuration. The laptop can be purchased from ASUS authorised stores in the country.

ASUS VivoBook 15 Specifications

The VivoBook 15 comes with a 15.6-inch OLED display with a 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. It has a DCI-P3 colour gamut and PANTONE certification for accurate colours. It also has TUV Rheinland’s certification ensuring that the display is flicker-free and emits less blue light. The screen has 600 nits of brightness and a nano-edge design.

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It comes with Aluminum Alloy built and has an 18.6mm thickness. Although it is built out of Aluminum Alloy, it still has low 1.8KGs of weight. The laptop comes powered by an Intel Core i7-1165 G7 or Intel Core i5-1135 G7. The former chipset pertains to the model number K513EA-L1869T, whereas, the latter belongs to the model number K513EA-L1867T.

It has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Unfortunately, the laptop comes with Windows 10 Home out of the box but is upgradable to Windows 11. It has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth v5 support. As for the ports, it has a USB 3.2 Type-C port, a Type-A port, two USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port, a microphone input, and lastly a microSDXC card reader slot.

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Redmi Smart TV X 2022 will launch on October 20

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Oct 9, 2021

Redmi is planning to expand its TV lineup with a new premium model. The manufacturer has announced that it will launch a new TV called the Redmi Smart TV X 2022 on October 20.

The announcement was made by the official Xiaomi TV account earlier today but it didn’t reveal any details of the upcoming TV. However, there are speculations that the TV will have MEMC support as well as a metal body.

The Redmi Smart TV X series was first announced last year as an affordable TV series with premium features such as having a 4K resolution, MEMC support, and a metallic build. The 2020 model was announced in three sizes – 50 inches, 55 inches, and 65 inches. There is a chance the Redmi Smart TV X 2022 will also be available in multiple sizes.

The 2020 model also packed impressive built-in speakers, so we can expect similar or better ones on the models launching next week. Other specifications expected for it to have is Dolby Audio, DTS audio, and far-field microphones for voice control. Last year’s model launched with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and there is a possibility it will be carried over to this year.

We also expect similar pricing to the Redmi Smart TV X which had a launch price of under $300 for the 50-inch model.

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iTel S17 Android GO Edition phone launched in Nigeria for N45,000(~$110)

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Oct 9, 2021

Last month, iTel unveiled the A26 smartphone in India with impressive features at budget pricing. Now, the company has unveiled another budget-centric phone but, this time in Nigeria. The iTel S17 is a new offering that comes with a large notch display, triple camera setup, and a big 5,000mAh battery.

The iTel S17 is priced at N45,000(~$110) for the only configuration with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The smartphone comes in three colour options Sky Blue, Multicolor Green, and Deep-Ocean Black. It will be available for purchase from next week in both offline and online markets.

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The iTel S17 comes with a polycarbonate body featuring a dew-drop notch panel. It has a 6.6-inch IPS display with an HD+ resolution. Upfront, it has a single 8MP camera for selfies. Moving to the rear, it is equipped with a triple camera system. It has an 8MP primary lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 0.3MP AI camera lens.

Under the hood, it comes powered by an unknown quad-core chipset clocked at 1.3GHz. It has 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It also has a microSD card slot for additional storage up to 64GB. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with a standard charging speed. The smartphone runs on Android 11 Go Edition and has iTel’s custom skin and a few pre-installed applications.

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Xiaomi’s new smart door lock has support for 3D face unlock

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Oct 9, 2021

Xiaomi makes a wide range of products, although a lot of them are only sold in its home country of China. One of such products is its smart door locks, and it has a new one that has a feature that is available on most smartphones these days which is face unlock.

The Xiaomi Smart Door Lock X uses a self-made 3D structured light face recognition module. The face unlock system includes a dot projector, infrared light, RGB camera, light sensor, proximity sensor, and an infrared camera. Xiaomi says the door will unlock once a recognized face is in proximity.

Apart from face unlock, the Xiaomi Smart Door Lock X also supports seven other unlock methods including fingerprint, password, and NFC. The door will also automatically lock once you shut it and will alert you when an unrecognized person is at the door.

There is a massive 6250mAh battery inside the door lock. Although Xiaomi doesn’t say, it should be rechargeable. We also don’t know how long the battery will last before it needs to be recharged.

The Xiaomi Smart Door Lock X not only works with Xiaomi’s own Mijia app but is also compatible with Apple HomeKit. The app will not only allow users to configure the smart door lock but will also log in usage, so you can check when access was granted and who it was granted to as the door lock also takes a photo of who used the door.

Xiaomi is yet to reveal the price of the door lock but it has announced that it will be available for pre-order starting on Tuesday, 12th October.

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Samsung W22 5G scheduled to launch on October 13 in China

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