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

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Sean
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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.

Xiaomi Logo Branding 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.

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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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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.

Must See: OnePlus 9RT roundup: Specs, Price, Colors, & More – What to Expect!

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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Coupon Code: OP9R30

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.

Related: iQOO Z5 5G smartphone now available for $349 via Giztop

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

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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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 Series Featured

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.

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.

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.

 

 

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

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Zohaib Ahmed
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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.

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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.

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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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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.

Huawei

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.”

Huawei

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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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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Realme launches Buds Air 2, Brick Bluetooth Speaker, 4K Smart Google TV Stick & more in India

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Sean
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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].

Realme Brick

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.

Realme

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).

Realme

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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Sean
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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.

Samsung

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.

Samsung

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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Realme GT Neo2 launched in India with 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 870, 5,000mAh battery, 64MP triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last month, Realme unveiled the Realme GT Neo 2 smartphone in China. Today, the company held an unveiling event in India to announce the handset in India along with a slew of other products such as Closer Green colour variant for Realme Buds Air 2, Brick Bluetooth speaker, 4K Smart TV Google Stick, and new gaming accessories. The GT Neo2 is the third GT series phone for India after the Realme GT 5G and Realme GT 5G Master Edition. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the GT Neo2.

Realme GT Neo2 specifications and features

The Realme GT Neo2 has a 6.62-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 1300nits brightness, 5000000:1 contrast ratio, 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset boots to Android 11 OS and the all-new Realme UI 3.0.

The GT Neo2 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. The company claims that it takes around 36 minutes to fully charge the GT Neo2 with the in-box 65W fast charger. The 3D vapor-cooling system offers a heat dissipation area of 17,932mmz.

Realme GT Neo2
Realme GT Neo2

It possesses a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear camera setup is led by a 64-megapixel camera with f/1.8 aperture. It is assisted by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens that offers a 119-degree FOV and a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length.

The Realme GT Neo2 features an in-screen fingerprint sensor and face unlock for security. It offers other features such as dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-frequency GPS, X-axis linear motor, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Games support, Hi-Res Audio support, and a USB-C port.

Realme GT Neo2 price in India

Here is the pricing of the two variants of the Realme GT Neo2:

  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 31,999 (~$425)
  • 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – Rs 35,999 (~$478)
    Color variants: Neo Green, Neo Blue, and Neo Black

Both models can be purchased for Rs 24,999 (~$385) and Rs 28,999 (~$332), respectively, through the special festive offer. Realme India’s website and Flipkart will be carrying out the first sale the GT Neo2 at 12 PM on Oct. 17th.  Flipkart Plus members will have early access to the sale at 12 PM on Oct. 16.

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Redmi devices tipped to use customized version of MIUI

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi group smartphones have been running MIUI since the beginning. No matter the brand, whether it’s Xiaomi (formerly Mi), Redmi, or POCO, all handsets from them run the same software. However, POCO phones come with a different theme and the brand calls it MIUI for POCO. According to a reliable leaker, Redmi devices will also ship with a customized version of MIUI.

Redmi K40 Gaming Edition
Redmi K40 Gaming Edition

Digital Chat Station says that Redmi smartphones will soon use a tweaked version of MIUI. This will help the brand to establish its own identity. However, he did not reveal when we will get to see the first iteration of MIUI designed for Redmi handsets.

We don’t think the MIUI for Redmi will differ in terms of features and functionality. It will most likely only have a new look just like how MIUI on POCO devices seems slightly different than on Redmi and Xiaomi-branded (Mi) handsets.

The implementation will be probably similar to what Huawei, OPPO, and vivo have been doing for years. HONOR devices run a tweaked version of EMUI called Magic UI, while realme UI is based on ColorOS. Similarly, OriginOS and Funtouch OS for iQOO smartphones are a bit different from the same software found on vivo phones.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi diversifying MIUI based on brands? Do let us know in the comment section below.

 

 

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Infinix Note 11 series unveiled with Mediatek G96 SoC & 120Hz displays

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Zohaib Ahmed
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Infinix today announced the successor to the Note 10 series that was released earlier this year. The all-new Infinix Note 11 series promises several meaningful upgrades in almost every aspect, be it the cameras, display, performance, or design.

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First things first, the Note 11 series is comprised of the Note 11 Pro and Note 11, with both being powered by the recently launched Mediatek Helio G96 4G processor – a chip that companies like to associate with gaming. Both models also sport unusually large IPS LCD displays sized at 6.95-inches. The panels have an FHD+ resolution and support a 120Hz refresh rate. A touch sampling rate of 180Hz complements the ultra-smooth display.

Coming to the cameras, the Infinix Note 11 Pro has a 64MP AI Triple Camera setup made up of a 64MP+13MP+2MP array along with a Quad-Flash Light. The 13MP telephoto lens is capable of 30X Telescope Zoom. On the front, a 16MP shooter should fulfill your video calling and selfie needs.

infinix note 11 pro specs

The standard Infinix Note 11 on the other hand features a 50MP primary sensor coupled with a 2MP telephoto sensor. Infinix promises that the camera takes fantastic photos in all lighting conditions, “giving users a one-stop-shop for functionality, power, and creativity.”

The Note 11 Pro sports a UFS 2.2 storage with a capacity of 128 gigs. The RAM is ample at 8GB and can even be expanded to 11GB. Both the phones pack 5000mAh batteries that can be filled up quickly at 33W.

For security, the Note 11 series has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and supports face unlocking.

Infinix is also focusing big on gaming with the phones and has implemented a new Dar-link 2.0 software that employs AI to improve gaming performance, image stability, and understand usage patterns in order to manage battery temperature and memory consumption more efficiently.

infinix note 11 pro rear side view

The Infinix Note 11 Pro can be availed in three colors: Mithril Grey, Haze Green, and Mist blue, while the Infinix Note 11 comes in Graphite Black, Celestial Snow, and Glacier Green colors.

Infinix is yet to confirm the regions their new champs will be available in and has also not revealed their prices citing that they will vary from region to region.

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Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark edition unveiled in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo has announced the Vivo V21 5G smartphone back in April this year. It was introduced in attractive colors such as Arctic White, Dusk Blue, and Sunset Dazzle. Today, the company has introduced V21 5G’s fourth color variant called the Neon Spark.

Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark price in India

The Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark carries a starting price of Rs 29,990 (~$397), which is the same price as its regular versions. The 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition of the V21 5G Neon Spark is priced at Rs 32,900 (~$437), whereas the base model with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage costs Rs 29,990 (~$397). It can be bought through Vivo India’s online store or Flipkart. The Neon Spark model can be bought with offers like Rs 2, (~$33) 500 cashback through ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank and Bajaj Finserv, one-time screen replacement, and benefits worth Rs 10,000 (~$132).

Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark
Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark

Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark specifications

The Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has an OIS and autofocus enabled front camera of 44-megapixel. It is coupled with a dual-LED

The rear camera system of V21 5G has a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The phone boots to FunTouch OS 11.1 based Android 11.

The Dimensity 800U chipset is present under the hood of the device. It is accompanied by LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It is backed by a 4,400mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging. It comes with other features like dual SIM support, microSD card support, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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Key features of OPPO’s first foldable smartphone emerge

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OPPO is long-rumored to launch foldable smartphones. The company itself confirmed the same at the end of last month. Today, we get to learn some of the key features of the firm’s first foldable from a reliable leaker.

OPPO Logo Featured

According to Digital Chat Station, OPPO’s first foldable smartphone will be similar to the Galaxy Z Fold series. In other words, the phone will unfold into a tablet.

This device will sport an inner foldable OLED display that will measure around 7.8-inch to 8-inch. This screen is said to have a resolution of 2K+ pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Further, it will house a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera on the rear and a 32MP front-facing camera. For biometrics, it will use a sid-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The handset will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. Lastly, the tipster says that it will run ColorOS 12 based on Android 11.

Unfortunately, we do not have further information on this device. Although OPPO had revealed its plans to release foldable it did not provide any timeline. However, the company’s first tablet has been confirmed to launch in the first half of 2022.

When do you think will OPPO unveil its first foldable smartphone? Also, whare your expectations of this phone? Do let us know in the comment section below.

 

 

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Xiaomi Mi 12 powered by Snapdragon 898 chipset could have ceramic body and 5,000mAh battery

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Jeet
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Xiaomi recently launched its new Civi series smartphones with a brand-new design which the company touts as the most beautiful smartphone in the brand’s history. Rumors indicate that the upcoming flagship smartphone from the company — Xiaomi Mi 12 series could feature the same design scheme.

Now, a new report has surfaced online which reveals more details about the upcoming Xiaomi flagship smartphone. It is being said that the Mi 12 smartphone will be lighter and thinner with several improvements in terms of looks compared to the Mi 11 series.

Xiaomi Smartphone Feature Image

It is also claimed that the Xiaomi Mi 12 will use dual-core materials and design schemes that can increase the energy density to a certain extent, and is said to pack a 5,000mAh battery. This means that the smartphone will have a thinner body despite packing a larger capacity battery.

The device will have a ceramic back panel, which isn’t the first time Xiaomi will be using it for its flagship smartphone. The Mi MIX 4 flagship smartphone from the company already comes with a ceramic body.

Recently, Digital Chat Station had revealed that the Mi 12 will have thinner bezels and chin, making for a better viewing experience. Further, it added that the curved display in the flagship lineup will be replaced with a hyperboloid solution, and will offer a higher screen-to-body ratio than its predecessor.

Internally, the upcoming flagship smartphone is said to come powered by the unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset. If we are to go by the past record, then it could be the first smartphone in the world to come powered by the Snapdragon 898 SoC.

It is also being claimed that the new camera setup on the Mi 12 series will sport a 50-megapixel primary sensor over the previously reported 200-megapixel sensor. As for now, there’s no way of confirming this but we will get to know more about this upcoming smartphone as the launch date nears.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event on October 20

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Jeet
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Samsung has sent out invites for its upcoming launch event which the company is calling “Galaxy Unpacked Part 2.” The event will be held online on 20th October at 7:00 AM PT or 10:00 AM ET but the South Korean giant has not revealed what is getting launched.

Interestingly, the event from Samsung is scheduled just a couple of days after the Apple event on 18th October for the new M1X-powered Macs and a day after the Google Pixel 6 series launch event on 19th October.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 Event

A post by Samsung announcing this new Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event hints at some kind of personalization for Galaxy devices. The post reads: “Our users are multifaceted and live life in so many colorful, interesting, and unique ways. As such, the technology they use every day should reflect their individuality. Join Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 on October 20 to see how Samsung is opening up new experiences for self-expression through technology.”

While not much is known about the event at this time, it seems that Samsung is hinting at new color options for the Galaxy phones or full customization for the recently launched foldable smartphones from the brand.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone has been making rounds for several months now and the phone’s launch has been delayed a few times now. However, the device is unlikely to get launched at the 20th October event because of the chip shortage. There are reports that the phone could go official in January 2022, pushing the launch of the flagship Galaxy S22 series phones to somewhere in February.

There’s a possibility that the company plans to announce software-related features at the upcoming event and could reveal details about the Android 12 rollout, given that the South Korean firm has already rolled out two public beta versions.

To know for sure what exactly the company announces at the 20th October Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event, we’ll have to wait for the event to take place.

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OPPO Reno7 series chipset details leak ahead of likely launch next month

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Jeet
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OPPO is working on its next-generation Reno7 series smartphones which are expected to get launched in China next month. While not much is known about the upcoming phones, details have now started surfacing online.

After details about the camera sensor got leaked online, a new report now reveals the processors powering the upcoming phones. According to a Chinese tipster, the OPPO Reno7 series smartphones will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920, Dimensity 1200, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipsets.

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OPPO Reno 6 5G

It is safe to assume that the standard OPPO Reno7 will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset while the Pro model will come packed with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. The top-end model, Reno7 Pro+ will have Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and not the Snapdragon 888+ that we expected.

Apart from the chipsets powering the phones, nothing much is known about the devices. But we expect the top-end variant to come packed with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.

Recently, it was revealed that the OPPO Reno7 series will use large-sized camera sensors. and the report further says that the standard Reno7 will have a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, which measures 1/1.56” in size.

Prior to that, it was revealed that the upcoming Reno-series flagship smartphones from OPPO will come with a metal frame and a punch-hole at the top left corner, similar to the design of its predecessor.

The OPPO Reno7 with model number PFDM00 has recently been approved by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT). This indicates that the phone’s launch isn’t far away. If that’s the case, then we expect the Chinese brand to announce a launch event in the coming days.

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Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 13 production due to chip shortage

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Jeet
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Its been a few weeks since Apple started selling the newly launched iPhone 13 series models in the markets across the world. The company has been facing issues with the production of its products due to chip shortage and it seems that the trouble for the company has now increased.

According to the latest report, Apple is cutting down the production of its iPhone 13 models by as many as 10 million units because of the chip shortages.

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The technology giant was expected to produce about 90 million units of its newly launched smartphones in the fourth quarter of this year but it appears that the manufacturing partners of Apple have informed the company that the total will be lower because of shortage of components from Broadcom and Texas Instruments.

The development comes at a time when the supply for the Apple iPhone 13 series smartphones is also constrained. While delivery times for some of the models were already pushed, the situation could worsen with the holiday period about to begin soon.

The Apple iPhone 13 models use Broadcom AFEM-8215 front-end module and a Broadcom BCM59365 wireless power receiver, along with display power management IC, array driver, flash LED driver and dual repeater from Texas Instruments.

It also remains to be seen how the chip shortage will impact the upcoming MacBook Pro models powered by the Apple M1X chipset, set to be officially launched next week. Recently, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had said that Apple would cut its MacBook shipments in half due to component shortages. This is believed to be related to the lack of power management integrated circuits.

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Upcoming M1X-powered Apple MacBook Pro model’s specs leak ahead of launch

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Jeet
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Apple has just confirmed that the company will be hosting its “Unleashed” event next week on 18th October where it is expected to launch Apple MacBook Pro models powered by the yet unannounced M1X chipset.

Now, ahead of the official launch next week, details about the upcoming MacBook Pro models have surfaced online. This time, the information about the device’s specifications comes via Twitter user @dylandkt.

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It is being claimed that the base model of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will come with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. This is similar to the current generation’s high-end 13-inch and 16-inch models.

The leak also reveals that the laptop will feature a Mini-LED display and the bezels around the screen will be minimal, so thin that the bottom bezel won’t have a MacBook branding. Apple was testing a 120Hz refresh rate for the MacBook series but it is not yet confirmed if the laptop will come with support for the high refresh rate at launch.

Another major upgrade will be in terms of the webcam as the upcoming laptops are said to feature a 1080p webcam. It is also said that both base models will come with the same configuration and M1X chipset.

It is claimed that the company will be shipping the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with a new charging brick. Earlier, it was reported that the upcoming laptops from Apple will come with a new MagSafe charging port.

Coming to the pricing, the report hints that the pricing of the upcoming MacBook Pro models will be similar to how the laptops are priced right now. For more details, we will have to wait for the launch event to take place next week.

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Honor X30 Max with 7-inch display tipped to launch soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Honor announced the Honor X20 SE back in June and it unveiled the Honor X20 5G in August. Recent reports claimed that the company will be soon launching another X20 series phone called the Honor X20 Max this month. Fresh information reveals that the next X-series phone from the brand will not be called X20 Max. According to Digital Chat Station, the company is gearing up to launch the Honor X30 Max.

The tipster claimed that the Honor X30 Max should be debuting before Double Eleven (Nov. 11) shopping festival. Apart from saying that it has a 7-inch display and offers a good audio-visual experience, the tipster did not reveal any other information on its specs.

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One of his previous Weibo posts claimed that the Honor phone with KKG-AN70 that was certified by China’s 3C authority last month will be breaking cover as the Honor X30 Max. The 3C certification revealed that it may ship with a 22.5W fast charger. This KKG-AN70 phone was also spotted at the CMIIT certification site last week.

It is believed that the “KKG” letters in the model number refer to its King Kong codename. Previous reports have claimed that the device will be powered by the Dimensity 1100 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery. For photography, it may house a 64-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. The other details of the phone are yet to appear.

In August, Honor launched the Honor Watch GS 3 smartwatch in China. It can be said based on a recent report that the company will confirm the availability of the smartwatch during the launch event of the X30 Max.

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iQOO Neo5s key specifications tipped, may debut this month

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this year, iQOO launched the iQOO Neo5 smartphone and it was quickly followed by iQOO Neo5 Lite (Vitality Edition). Recent reports have revealed that the company might soon launch a new Neo branded phone in China. The final moniker of the device is not known yet. Chinese tipster Bald Panda has shared the key specifications of the upcoming iQOO Neo smartphone. Another Chinese tipster Arsenal has shared some more details about the phone. She has named the device as the iQOO Neo5s.

The first tipster claimed that the next iQOO Neo phone will come with key features such as a 6.56-inch OLED panel supplied by BOE. It will come with curved edges and support 10-bit colors. The Snapdragon 888 SoC will be present under the hood of the device. It will be arriving with a 4,500mAh battery.

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The other tipster has claimed that the device will be called iQOO Neo5s and it will carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it will feature a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its back panel could be fitted with a triple camera setup headlined by an OIS-enabled 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 camera. The 4,500mAh battery of the Neo5s will carry support for 66W fast charging.

The handset will also offer other features like a second-generation independent display chip, second-generation liquid-cooled heat dissipation system, dual speakers, and a linear motor. It may come in variants like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The tipster has speculated that these models could be priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$465) and 3,499 Yuan (~$542).

Last week, a forthcoming iQOO smartphone with model number V2154A was spotted with a 66W fast charger at the 3C certification site. This device is now expected to debut as the iQOO Neo5s.

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