Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro bags MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in India

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Oct 6, 2021

The Redmi K40 Pro+ was one of the first smartphones to receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in China in late August. The headset is sold as Mi 11X Pro in India. Xiaomi has now started seeding the latest version of MIUI to this variant of the phone.

Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro Featured — Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition does not bring any new features. Instead, it focuses on optimizations. Xiaomi has been rolling it out to eligible devices worldwide ever since it was announced.

The update arrives for the Mi 11X Pro with build number V12.5.4.0.RKKINXM. In a typical Xiaomi manner, despite being seeded out in October, the software build comes with September 2021 security patches.

Since the update is being pushed in batches, the build is currently labeled ‘Stable Beta’. Anyway, it should reach every user in the coming days.

On the other hand, the ‘Global’ variant of this smartphone called Mi 11i had already got access to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in September. In fact, interested users can also test Android 12 on it by enrolling themselves in the ‘Pilot’ program.

At the same time, the EEA variant of Mi 11i is yet to get the update. Hence, it will be the last variant of the Redmi K40 Pro+ to receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update.

Telegram gained more than 70 million new users during Facebook outage

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Jeet

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Oct 6, 2021

Telegram, an application for instant messaging, has said that the platform gained more than 70 million new users during the Facebook outage on Monday as people across the world were left without key messaging services for about six hours.

A couple of days ago, Facebook suffered an outage on its network for around six hours during which all of its services, including Messenger, social media platform Instagram and messaging service WhatsApp, were inaccessible for users globally.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said that “the daily growth rate of Telegram exceeded the norm by an order of magnitude, and we welcomed over 70 million refugees from other platforms in one day.”

He also added that some of the users of the platform in the United States may have experienced slower speeds as millions rushed to sign up at the same time, but that the service worked as usual for the majority of users.

Telegram recently topped one billion downloads and earlier this year, the platform had over 500 million monthly active users.

It’s not just Telegram that benefited from Facebook’s problem. Signal, which is a competitor of WhatsApp and Telegram, also said that millions of new users joined the platform for secure messaging.

Also, this isn’t the first time Telegram and Signal gained millions of new users at the expense of Facebook. Recently, when WhatsApp updated its privacy policy and struggled to explain it properly, both platforms added millions of new users.

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Samsung expected to report its best quarterly profit in 3 years

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Jeet

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Oct 6, 2021

Samsung Electronics is one of the world’s largest technology company and it seems that the South Korean giant is gearing up to announce its best quarterly profits in three years with record revenue figures.

According to the estimates by analysts, the company is likely to post record revenue on rising memory chip prices and the rising sales of its newly released foldable smartphones — Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Fold3. In fact, it has been confirmed that the company has sold more than a million units of these two smartphones in South Korea so far.

A report of Refinitiv SmartEstimate (via Reuters) from 16 analysts claims that the operating profit for the world’s biggest memory chip and smartphone maker likely jumped to 16.1 trillion won (approximately $14 billion) in the quarter ended September.

If that turns out to be true, then the company is on track to report a 30 percent hike from 12.35 trillion won that it posted a year earlier and the highest since the third quarter of 2018. It is said that the revenue likely rose 11 percent to 74.6 trillion won.

The global shortage of semiconductors has led to price rise amind the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result, Samsung soared 45% last year and hit a record high at the start of 2021.

Now, with the situation slowly getting in control, the prices for the semiconductor are expected to tumble after peaking in July-September and that outlook has contributed to the falling of Samsung’s stock.

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Apple AirPods Pro and AirPods Max firmware update brings support for Find My

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Jeet

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Oct 6, 2021

Apple has rolled out a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro as well as the AirPods Max which brings the support for finding the products if you misplace them, using the brand’s own Find My application.

The feature was teased by Apple in June at WWDC and was set to be introduced along with the iOS 15. While the feature didn’t show up with the iOS 15, thankfully, the company didn’t take much longer after the delay.

With this new firmware update, the compatible AirPods models get functionality inside of the Find My app, including precise location, a new Nearby Finding UI, Lost Mode, and the ability to get notifications when the earbuds are left behind.

There’s also an AirTag-like Find Nearby interface but given that the products don’t come with the U1 chips installed, the feature isn’t quite as precise as with an AirTag. You won’t be getting arrows pointing towards them, but the onscreen prompts will show statuses like far, near, or “here” depending on how close you are.

Before you take advantage of the new feature, you will need to update your AirPods to the just-released firmware. This isn’t a straightforward process as you need to place the charged AirPods in the case and then place it near a connected phone.

To check the firmware version of your AirPods, go to the Settings on your iPhone/iPad and then navigate to General > About. There, choose AirPods and you will see a field labeled “firmware version.” The new firmware version with Find My support is 4A400.

The addition of AirPods Pro and AirPods Max in the Find My network means that they will now send out a continuous Bluetooth beacon message. When other Apple devices are in the area, they can detect this signal and report it to the Find My network, placing its location on the owner’s map.

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Xiaomi India sells 100,000 Smart TVs in less than 3 days of the festive season sale

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Ashutosh

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Oct 6, 2021

The festive season in India goes both ways when it comes to shopping. Both companies and consumers take home profits. Among the top brands that benefitted from the surge in sales during the flagship events from Flipkart and Amazon, is Xiaomi India. Xiaomi, the leading smartphone and smart TV brand in India, has announced that it has registered over 100K Smart TVs sales in less than 3 days of the festive sale across platforms.

‘Diwali With Mi”, the flagship event from the brand brought luring discounts and offers across all e-commerce platforms including mi.com, Amazon Great Indian Shopping Festival, and Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days on Flipkart. On the back of a strong product portfolio, the company lured massive volumes in demand for 4k TVs.

Commenting on the milestone, Eshwar Nilakantan, Category Lead – SmartTV, Xiaomi India said, “When we entered the segment for Smart TV’s we identified the market potential and wanted to fill in certain gaps. Our aim is to provide ‘Smart TV Innovation for every Indian Home’. We believe that our line-up across Mi and Redmi has been able to drive the next level of Smart TV penetration in the country, thereby becoming a household name in the market. The milestone we have achieved is a testimony to our commitment to offering products with the best specs and highest quality at honest pricing. We will continue focusing on making television viewing an enjoyable experience, and work with our channel partners to meet the consumers’ demand by leveraging their reach.”

Xiaomi maintained its top position during the first wave of festive sales by having 8 out of its products in the top 10 best-selling Smart TVs listed on Amazon. Redmi Smart TV X 50”, Mi TV 4A 32”, Mi TV 5X 43” were the ones with maximum traction among the consumers.

The offers are still ongoing and here are the prices at which they can be availed.

Redmi Smart TV X Series – Rs. 31,749

Redmi Smart TV 32” – Rs. 13,249

Redmi Smart TV 43” – Rs. 22,749

Mi TV 5X Series – Rs. 43,499

Mi TV QLED 4k – Rs. 57,749

Mi TV QLED 75 – Rs. 1,23,749

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Google Nest Cam and Nest Cam with Floodlight goes on sale in the United States

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Jeet

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Oct 6, 2021

A few weeks ago, Google had announced its new Nest Cam lineup. Out of the four devices that the company had unveiled, the Nest Cam battery and the Nest Doorbell went on sale in August. Now, the tech giant is launching the remaining two products — Nest Cam wired and the Nest Cam with floodlight.

The Google Nest Cam wired is the budget offering from the company and is much smaller in size when compared to the indoor/outdoor Nest Cam. It has a 16:9 aspect ratio and comes with support for 1080p video at up to 30fps. The device also has a 135-degree field of view and 6x digital zoom.

The product comes in four color options — White, Pink, Beige, and Green, for the price of $99. There’s also a pink-hue model also comes with a wooden base, which comes at slightly higher pricing of $119.

On the other hand, the Google Nest Cam with floodlight is similar to the indoor/outdoor Nest Cam but comes attached with a 2,400-lumen floodlight. It records video through a 1/2.8-inch 2-megapixel sensor with 130-degree field-of-view and 6x digital zoom support.

It requires permanent power and has to be wired into the home’s wiring through a standard outdoor junction box. The floodlight is rated IP65 for weatherproofing and the camera itself is IP54. The device is on sale through Google Store for $279.99.

The product uses on-device intelligence to detect people, animals, and vehicles rather than just relying on a motion sensor. This means that you’re not illuminating the area through the light when something not-so-important happens.

Additionally, the new Nest cameras come with built-in intelligence and on-device processing, which means that there is now less reliance on the cloud. Google also allows users to create Activity Zones for free and get three hours of event-based video.

The user will be able to record up to an hour of footage if the internet connection breaks up or the power goes out. For more than three hours of recording, or to enable 24/7 recording, users will need to purchase a Nest Aware subscription, starting at $6 a month.

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Moto E40 listed with pricing, full specifications, images spotted on a retailer site

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 6, 2021

Motorola is expected to soon unveil a new E-series phone called the Moto E40. Several reports have revealed the specifications and images of the device. Now, the E40 has appeared on eMag, a Romanian retailer site. Spotted first by reliable tipster Roland Quandt, the listing has revealed all the major specs and pricing of the smartphone.

Moto E40 price

The Moto E40 is listed with a price of 779 Lei (~$183). The handset is available for purchase in two colors such as Gold and Gray.

Moto E40 specifications and features

The Moto E40 measures 168.08 x 75.64 x 9.14mm and weighs 198 grams. The device houses a 6.5-inch IPS panel that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate.

The display punch-hole houses an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. Its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, and an LED flash.

The listing does not mention the name of the chipset that powers the E40. However, previous leaks have claimed that it will be driven by the Unisoc T700 chipset. The handset comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage.

The Moto E40 offers 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and Android 11. It is packed with a 4,000mAh battery. It includes other features such as dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Huawei MateBook 14s with 2.5K 90Hz Display set to release globally, starting with UK on October 27

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Ashutosh

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Oct 6, 2021

After stealing the limelight in the Chinese market, Huawei MateBook 14s is all set to expand its presence in the global markets. Huawei Consumer Business Group has shared with us the news of the 14.2-inch Huawei MateBook 14s launch in the UK. The company has already kicked off the pre-orders and much to everyone’s excitement, these notebooks will be sold with additional accessories.

MateBook 14s_Product Image_Gray_04 — Source: Huawei

Huawei MateBook 14s

One of the USPs of Huawei MateBook 14s is its slim body design featuring sharpened edges. With a 2.5K touch FullView Display and an aspect ratio of 3:2, the visual experience goes to an all-new high. The laptop is powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor. There’s a set of quad speakers with tweeters and woofers to improve audio quality on the machine. Typing on the MateBook 14s is a delight as it offers 1.5mm key travel.

The notebook houses a 60Wh high-capacity battery and is coupled with a 90W power adapter. The power adapter also supports Huawei SuperCharge for a selected range of Huawei smartphones and tablets. With all these features along with connectivity liberty, the Huawei MateBook 14s is a perfect tool to have for work management.

Launch date: 27th October 2021 (UK), pre-orders on the Huawei Store from 5th October – 26th October 2021.

Customers who pre-order can claim one of the following packages for free:

Huawei Display 23.8” + MatePad 10.4 3/32G + Bluetooth Mouse
Huawei Display 23.8” + FreeBuds Pro + Bluetooth Mouse
Huawei Display 23.8” + Watch GT 2 + Bluetooth Mouse
Huawei Display 23.8” + Gentle Monster Eyewear II + Bluetooth Mouse

Price:

Huawei MateBook 14s EVO (Grey)
11th-I7 / 16GB RAM / 1TB Storage – £1299.99 (RRP) (around $1770)

Huawei MateBook 14s (Grey/Spruce Green)
11th-I7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB Storage – £1199.99 (RRP) (around $1635)

Huawei MateBook 16

This will be followed by the launch of Huawei MateBook 16 in the global markets. This laptop packs a large 16-inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and is powered by the Ryzen 5000 series processor. The laptop did well within the Chinese borders and the company now has plans to duplicate the success globally.

Launch date: Yet to be revealed (select markets in Western Europe)

Price:

Huawei MateBook 16 (Ryzen 5) – €1,099 (around $1,274)

Huawei MateBook 16 (Ryzen 7) – €1,199 (around $1,390)

With these laptops, Huawei has reinvented the MateBook series and takes it closer to being one of the best laptops available in the respective price brackets. Huawei would like to establish itself in the global market and what better place to start from than the UK.

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Tecno Camon 18, 18P launched with up to 120Hz display, Helio G88/G96, 48MP triple cameras, 5,000mAh battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 6, 2021

The Tecno Camon 18 and Camon 18P smartphones have also launched silently in Nigeria. Both phones offer up to 120Hz display, Helio G88/G96 chip, a 5,000mAh battery, and 48-megapixel triple cameras. Here is all the information on the specifications and features of the Camon 18 and 18P smartphones.

Tecno Camon 18, 18P specifications and features

The Camon 18 and Camon 18P smartphones are fitted with a 6.8-inch punch-hole display. The vanilla model supports a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the 18P variant offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Both models support a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels. The Camon 18 duo is loaded with HiOS based Android 11.

The Helio G88 chipset along with 4 GB of RAM powers the Camon 18 handset. On the other hand, the Camon 18P gets the Helio G96v chip and 8 GB of RAM. Both handsets have 128 GB of built-in storage and a 5,000mAh battery. The Camon 18 supports 18W fast charging, while the 18P supports 33W rapid charging.

The Camon 18 and 18P have a 16-megapixel selfie camera with dual flash. The rear camera setup of the Camon 18 has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. The 18P gets a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 13-megapixel portrait lens. Both phones feature a quad-LED flash unit. The vanilla model supports features like 2K time-lapse photography, night portrait mode, portrait video bokeh, super night mode, and 30X hyper zoom (only on Camon 18P.) In terms of design, both phones have an identical appearance.

Tecno Camon 18, 18P pricing and availability

The Camon 18 lineup also includes the Camon 18 Premier handset, which offers specs like a 120Hz display, 64-megapixel triple cameras, and Helio G96. Tecno is yet to confirm the pricing and availability of the Camon 18 lineup. The Camon 18 and 18P models will come in three colors such as Dusk Gray, Ceramic White, and Iris Purple.

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Next Infinix Note phone to flaunt 120Hz display, 64MP quad cameras with 30x zoom

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 6, 2021

Last month, Infinix unveiled the Zero X, Zero X Pro, and Zero X Neo smartphones. According to a new report by GSMArena, Infinix is working on a new Note series model. The publication has also shared some images of the upcoming Infinix Note series phone, which it claims were obtained from an insider.

At the end of September, XDA Developers shared images of the next-generation Infinix Note model. The new images that have appeared on GSMArena seem to be of the same device. It is yet to be confirmed whether the next Note model from the brand will be called Infinix Note 11 / Note 11 Pro.

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One of the new images shows that the upcoming Note model will be available in three different colors. The rear shell of the device has a quad-camera setup, which has texts 64MP and 30x telescope zoom mentioned under it. The device does not seem to feature a periscope zoom lens. Hence, it appears that the 30x telescope zoom lens may refer to its maximum digital zoom. The right edge of the device features a volume rocker and a power key, which is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

Moving to the front, the new Infinix Note phone can be seen sporting a display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. The handset appears to be running on a new version of the XOS since the home screen has a different look.

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One of the images that were shared by XDA revealed that the upcoming Infinix Note phone will carry support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The “auto-switch refresh rate” that will be available on the device may automatically switch refresh rate depending on the app to save the battery. This device is expected to arrive with the Helio G96 chipset.

The other details of the alleged Infinix Note 11/11 Pro are under wraps. Probably, the handset may go official later this month or in November.

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Fujitsu Arrows We is a compact 5G phone for the Japanese market

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Pranav Sawant

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Oct 6, 2021

Japanese tech giant Fujitsu has launched a new compact smartphone called Fujitsu Arrows We in the home market, Japan. The smartphone sports a small 5.7-inch screen, Snapdragon 480 SoC, and 5G connectivity.

Fujitsu Arrows We Specifications

The Fujitsu Arrows We is a compact 5G device that comes with a 5.7-inch water-drop notch panel and an HD+ screen resolution. It is an LCD panel with thin bezels on all sides except for a thicker bottom chin. The screen supports a 60Hz refresh rate.

As for optics, the smartphone has a dual-rear camera system with a 13MP main lens and a 2MP macro sensor. It has a 5MP single camera setup at the front for selfie snaps. The smartphone comes with IP65 dust and water-resistant rating. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Interestingly, Fujitsu has offered a microSD card slot for additional storage up to 1TB.

Inside, the Fujitsu Arrows We packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security. The phone runs on Android 11 OS out of the box and has the company’s custom UI on top of it.

Unfortunately, the pricing and availability details of the phone are still under wraps. But, we’ll update once we receive more information on the same.

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Gionee K10 with UNISOC Tiger T310 launched in China for CNY 619(~$96)

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Pranav Sawant

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Oct 6, 2021

Gionee has officially announced a new smartphone dubbed Gionee K10 in the Chinese market. The smartphone comes with 6.8-inch punch-hole panel, 13MP primary camera, and a UNISOC SoC.

The Gionee K10 starts at CNY 619(~$95) for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant, CNY 689(~$107) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, and CNY 819(~$127) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It comes in three colour variants – Star Black, Time White, and Midsummer Purple.

Gionee K10 Specifications

The Gionee K10 comes with a design that is reminiscent of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. In fact, it has the same camera island as the Mi 10 Ultra with three sensors. It has an unusual place for a fingerprint scanner, which apparently is placed inside the camera island just below the camera lenses.

The smartphone has a 6.8-inch punch-hole display with a 13MP primary rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. It does have more sensors at the rear, however, the details for the same are yet to be known.

Under the hood, it is powered by the UNISOC Tiger T310 SoC paired with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It packs a 4,800mAh battery with support for 10W charging. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio and features dual-SIM support with 4G connectivity.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs iPad Mini 6: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 5, 2021

It is Mini only when it comes to the dimensions, but it has a flagship-class hardware setup: we are talking about the new iPad Mini 6th gen released by Apple last month: one of the most original tablets out there for those who need an advanced device with compact dimensions and amazing specifications. It is a perfect rival of the flagship Android tablets, that is why we decided to compare them with the latest high-end tablet released by Xiaomi. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Apple iPad Mini 6th gen and the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro: the best tablet by Xiaomi released just a few weeks ago and one of the best in the whole Android world.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs Apple iPad Mini 6th gen

	Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro	Apple iPad Mini 6th gen
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	254.7 x 166.3 x 6.9 mm, 515 grams	195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm, 293 g
DISPLAY	11 inches, 1600 x 2560p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	8.3 inches, 1488 x 2266p (Quad HD+), Liquid Retina IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz	Apple A15 Bionic, hexa-core 2.93GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	iPadOS 15
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 50 + 5 MP or dual 13 + 5 MP 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Single 12 MP f/1.8 12 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	8600 mAh, fast charging 67W	19.3 Wh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Optional LTE and 5G, pen support	Pen support, Optional LTE

Design

The Apple iPad Mini 6th gen is the most beautiful tablet out there, at least in my opinion. It is very compact and it has very narrow bezels around the display: a combination making it attractive and easier to bring everywhere the user goes. The tablet has a minimal rear cover and a full aluminum unibody design with a very low thickness (just 6.3 mm) and a very lightweight body (just 293 grams). Unfortunately, it does not come with a keyboard, but it supports the Apple Pencil (2nd gen) and it has a fingerprint reader mounted on the side for authentication. Despite I like the Apple iPad Mini 6th gen more, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro still provides an amazing design with an aluminum body, a thickness of just 6.9 mm, and a very high screen to body ratio thanks to the very narrow display bezels.

Display

On the paper, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has a more advanced display than the Apple iPad mini 6th gen. First of all, it is a wider panel with a diagonal of 11 inches. It comes with a Quad HD+ resolution and it is able to show up to one billion colors. It supports the Dolby Vision standard and it has the HDR10 certification, as well as a 120 Hz refresh rate which maximizes the smoothness. You do not get a high refresh rate nor HDR10 and Dolby Vision on the Apple iPad mini 6th gen, but it remains interesting because it has a small 8.3-inch display: there is no flagship tablet in the market with such a small screen.

Specs & Software

The Apple iPad mini is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset: the same SoC as the iPhone 13 lineup, but with a lower clock frequency. The chipset is paired with 4 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro is a flagship as well, fueled by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro provides up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Despite the higher amount of RAM, the Apple iPad mini 6th gen has higher performance thanks to its superior chipset and a better optimized operating system. Note that iPadOS is a better operating system for productivity, but at the same time, having a bigger display like the one of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro is better for productivity users. Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has a 5G variant, while iPad mini 6th gen only offers 4G connectivity.

Camera

The camera setup of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro varies depending on the variant: the 5G model has a 50 MP main camera and a depth sensor with a 5 MP resolution which makes it the best camera tablet in its price range, while the WiFi model replaces the 50 MP main sensor with a 13 MP sensor. The iPad mini 6th gen sits in the middle between these two variants with its 12 MP main camera and it offers a better 12 MP front camera.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 & Mi Pad 5 Pro Official: 11″, 120Hz refresh rate, 5G, MIUI for Pad & more!

Battery

While there are no significant differences when it comes to the battery life (both the tablets are able to provide a good battery life in most of the scenarios), the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro wins the charging comparison with a whopping 67W fast charging technology.

Price

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro is priced at €330/$383 in the Chinese market, while the iPad mini 6th gen starts from €499/$580 in the U.S. There is no definitive winner among these tablets but the choice depends on the single users’ needs. Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs Apple iPad Mini 6th gen: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro

PRO

Faster charging
Wider display
50 MP rear camera
Keyboard
Optional 5G

CONS

Inferior performance

Apple iPad Mini 6th gen

PRO

More compact
Best chipset
eSIM
Fingerprint reader

CONS

Small display

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boAt Immortal IM1300 Wireless Gaming Headset with breathing RGB lights launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 5, 2021

Popular Indian audio product manufacturer boAt has launched a new headphone under the Immortal gaming series. The headset is dubbed Immortal IM1300 and is a wireless headset that features Bluetooth connectivity as well as a 2.4GHz ultra-low-latency mode.

The boAt Immortal gaming headset comes with comfortable high-quality earcups with ultra-soft foam and a new breathable weave that minimizes sweat and heat build-up generated by skin contact. The earcups have breathing RGD LED lights that blink according to the dynamics of the game being played.

Also, the right earcup in particular houses a small slot for the included USB Type-C wireless dongle. The dongle is used for the headset’s wireless 2.4GHz gaming mode, which is one of the two modes the headset supports.

In the 2.4GHz wireless gaming mode, the headset supports low latency transmission as low 35ms, along with 3D Spatial sound support. The other supported mode is Bluetooth, which makes it compatible to connect with any smartphone, PC, or laptop. The headset has a detachable boom microphone that is ideal for Discord, Teamspeak, Zoom, and meets calls. Battery life is rated at up to 30 hours with RGB LEDs turned off.

As for the price, the boAt Immortal IM1300 carries a retail price of Rs. 2299 (~$30). The headphone will be sold via Flipkart and boAt’s website. It comes in four color options – Black Sabre, Phantom Blue, Raging Red and White Sabre.

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LG Water Purifier & Charcoal Microwave Oven models launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 5, 2021

Korean tech giant LG Electronics has released a set of products in the health and hygiene sector for the Indian market. They are the 2021 range of LG Purifiers and Charcoal Microwave Ovens and both sets of products reflect the goal of the company to help consumers engender a healthier lifestyle.

With certification by the Heart Care Foundation of India, the new range of water purifiers will guarantee health-friendly drinkable water. The water purifiers are headlined with the new RO recovery plus filter which helps recover more than 60% water, and the 2-in-1 feature ensures hygienically pure and clean water for drinking and washing fruits or vegetables. The stainless-steel storage tank is an air-tight enclosure and is capable of maintaining the freshness of the water more hygienically than conventional purifiers. It also has digital sterilizing care functionality for better handling of the purification process.

The Charcoal Microwave Oven is customized to meet Indian needs and features some India-centric functionality that will excite much of the market. There is the Charcoal Lighting Heater mode, Diet Fry, and the Indian Roti Basket, among others. The microwave oven is a decent addition to the kitchen, providing much variety and speed in cooking. In terms of capacity, the Charcoal Microwave Oven ranges from 28L to 32L. There are 30 Healthy Heart Recipes available for preparation using the Charcoal Microwave oven. These recipes have been certified by the Heart Care Foundation of India as Heart-friendly.

The range of LG water purifiers in India is priced between Rs. 28,290 ($384) and Rs. 35,490 ($482), while the Charcoal microwave oven starts at Rs. 22,490 ($305). More details about online and offline stores that will retail these new products will be provided subsequently.

Amazfit is getting a new logo, teases new smartwatch features

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 5, 2021

Zepp Health, the company behind the Amazfit brand of products has a launch scheduled for next week, October 11. It has already been confirmed that the products launching on that day are the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3 smartwatches. Today, it has also announced that it will be switching to a new logo.

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The current Amazfit logo has the brand name written in upper case and in a white font, and above the text is a round yellow logo. In a tweet shared by the Amazfit Global account, a first look at the logo is visible in the video attached to the tweet, and it shows a switch to a new font with lower case. The font color is black but judging from the caption, that may not be the final color.

A brand-new Amazfit will be launched very soon. Which color would you like to see in our new logo? Tell us your favorite in the comments! #Amazfit #UpYourGame pic.twitter.com/GIadF8YmEQ

— Amazfit (@AmazfitGlobal) October 5, 2021

Apart from teasing a new logo, there are also teasers for the new smartwatches. One tweet mentions that the new smartwatches will have a one-tap measuring feature that measures heart rate, blood oxygen level, stress level, and breathing rate all at once.

Measure heart rate, blood-oxygen, stress level and breathing rate, all at once. You only need one tap to see how fast it will be! #Amazfit #UpYourGame #NewArrival #healthmanagement pic.twitter.com/4SX1fdGihm

— Amazfit (@AmazfitGlobal) October 5, 2021

Amazfit also confirms that the new wearables will be powered by a new operating system – Zepp OS. Other teasers posted by the account are easier operation and an easier way to understand health data.

Easier to use than ever – a new operating system tailor-made for your watch.
Coming soon. #Amazfit #UpYourGame #WatchOS #NewArrival pic.twitter.com/7xnwwEOhjz

— Amazfit (@AmazfitGlobal) October 4, 2021

Using your watch shouldn't be a workout. Experience easy interaction
at 5pm(GMT+1), October 11. #Amazfit #UpYourGame #NewArrival pic.twitter.com/ugOhqaAzAm

— Amazfit (@AmazfitGlobal) October 4, 2021

Data driving you crazy? Health shouldn't be hard. Enjoy smart health made easy at 5pm(GMT+1), October 11. #Amazfit #UpYourGame #NewArrival pic.twitter.com/7nnGkg5zZ0

— Amazfit (@AmazfitGlobal) October 5, 2021

The Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3 will be announced on October 11 at a global event scheduled to begin at 5 PM (GMT+1).

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Huawei MateBook 16 with Ryzen 5000 series Soc lands in Europe

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 5, 2021

Huawei has launched its first 16-inch laptop — the Huawei MateBook 16 for the European market. The laptop was first unveiled in China back in May this year but the tech giant is just introducing it into the European market. Apart from its massive display, the laptop features a 3:3 aspect ratio which affords users more vertical space to work with compared to the standard 16:9 screen.

The Huawei MateBook 16 measures 351 x 254.9 x 17.8mm and weighs 1.99kg. It has a 16-inch IPS panel with super slim bezels around it, which allows it to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent. The MateBook 16 supports 1680 x 2520 pixels resolution, 189ppi pixel density, a 3:2 aspect ratio, 1.07 billion colors, a 1500:1 contrast ratio, 300nits brightness, 100 percent RGB color gamut, and 178-degree viewing angle.

The laptop comes in two CPU versions such as AMD Ryzen 5 5800H and Ryzen 5 5600H. Both offer AMD Radeon graphics, 16 GB of DDR4, and 512 GB of NVMe PCIe SSD storage. It runs on Windows 10 OS and it carries support for multi-screen collaboration for connecting Huawei phones with the MateBook.

It is backed by an 84Wh lithium polymer battery, which can last for up to 3.5 hours once fully charged. The notebook comes with a 135W fast charger. The HD webcam is hidden in one of the function keys available on the keyboard.

The MateBook 16 has a full-sized keyboard, which tags along with a fingerprint scanner and a large-sized touchpad. Its other features include stereo speakers, a pair of microphones, two USB-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, an HDMI port, a 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo port, Bluetooth 5.1, and Wi-Fi 6.

As for the price in Europe, the MateBook 16 will retail for €1,100 for the Ryzen 5 5600H version while the Ryzen 7 5800H version is priced at €1,200. The laptops will soon go on sale but the exact date is still unknown.

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It’s official: Pixel 6 series gets October 19 launch date

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 5, 2021

After multiple speculations, Google has finally revealed the launch date for the new Pixel phones. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will meet us on October 19.

The announcement was made today by the official Made By Google Twitter account. It also includes a link to an interactive page where you can see the new user interface that the phones will bring as well as a FAQ page that answers questions you may have about the event.

#Pixel6, the new Google Phone.

Tune in October 19th at 10 am PT: https://t.co/zmp5byVq1y #Pixel6Launch pic.twitter.com/v3wwySE5gs

— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) October 5, 2021

Google has revealed that the livestream will not be a live event but a pre-recorded one, and if you miss it, you will be able to watch it whenever you want.

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will launch with the first Google custom mobile chip called Tensor. It has been revealed that the Tensor chip is an octa-core processor and it will have an Exynos 5G modem, ultra-wideband support, and Wi-Fi 6E.

The Pixel 6 series will have 120Hz displays with under-display fingerprint scanners and a centered punch hole. The pro model will have three rear cameras while the standard model will have two rear cameras. It has also been reported that the phones will have support for faster charging and Google will announce a new Pixel Stand wireless charger on that day. Both phones will run Android 12 out of the box.

Unconfirmed reports have stated that the Pixel 6 will have a price tag of €649 while the Pixel 6 Pro will cost €899. The same source had reported that the phone will launch on October 19 which has turned out to be true.

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Get up to 60% OFF on Sennheiser Products at Amazon Great Indian Festival

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Daily Deals

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Oct 5, 2021

The German audio giant Sennheiser has announced discounts of up to 60% on its extensive range of consumer audio and pro audio products at the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale. Under this offer, you can buy some of the best-selling Sennheiser products at never-before-seen prices. It also comes with additional discounts in the form of Bank offers, Cashback and partner offers with companies like Audible. Please note that this offer is valid up to 10 October.

To get you started here’s a list of some of the best offers on Sennheiser products.

Sennheiser CX 400BT

Retail Price: ₹16000 Discounted Price:₹8,990

Key Features:

Minimalist and stylish design
Active Noise Cancellation
High-fidelity sound with deep bass, natural mids, and clear treble
Personalize your music with the smart control app
Internal EQ plus custom presets
Smart touch control
Access Siri and Google assistant
Premium sound quality
Battery life: 7 Hours on a single charge 12hours with the case

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Earbuds

Retail Price:₹25000 Discounted Price:₹17,990

Key Features:

Stereo Sound
7mm dynamic audio drivers – High-quality audio
Active Noise Cancellation
Experience uninterrupted playtime with the new 7-hour battery life that can be extended up to 28 hours with the charging case
Ergonomic design that’s comfortable to wear for a long time
Customizable touchpad technology built into both earbuds
Smart Pause
Transparent Hearing
Battery life: 7 Hours on a single charge 28hours with the case
IPX4 Splash resistant

Sennheiser HD 250BT on Ear Headphone with Mic

Retail Price: ₹5000 Discounted Price:₹2990

Key Features:

High-quality sound with dynamic bass
Superior audio with AAC, aptX codec support, and aptX Low Latency
25-hours of battery life
Smart Control App with equalizer function
Bluetooth 5.0 for seamless connectivity
Built-in microphone for phone calls
2-year warranty

Sennheiser CX 120BT In-Ear Headphone with Mic

Retail Price: ₹3000 Discounted Price:₹1790

Key Features:

High-quality audio with aptX and SBC codec support and additional aptX Low Latency
Bluetooth 4.1 t
Call and music control via intuitive three-button remote
Designed for comfort with three interchangeable ear tip sizes included for optimal fit and sound isolation
Battery life: 6 hours
Charging time: 1.5 hours
Charging interface: Micro USB

Sennheiser HD 458 BT Over-Ear Headphones

Retail Price:₹14000 Discounted Price:₹10890

Key Features:

Classic and minimalist design
Wireless and wired design
Active Noise Cancellation
Deep dynamic bass and high-quality codec support including AAC and AptX Low Latency
App support providing an equalizer, Podcast Mode, and Firmware updates
Crafted from high-quality materials for outstanding durability
Intuitive controls including Virtual Assistant button for Siri and Google Assistant
USB-C fast charging
Bluetooth 5.0
Battery life: 30 hours
Comes with an analog cable for wired listening

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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The OnePlus 9 RT may run Android 11 out of the box

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 5, 2021

Since the launch of the OnePlus 6T, OnePlus has made it a tradition to launch its T-variant phones with the latest version of Android available at the time the device hits the market. For the OnePlus 9 RT, that may not be the case as we may see the phone launch with Android 11 instead of Android 12.

When we first learned about the OnePlus 9 RT, it was revealed that the phone will run a new version of OxygenOS based on Android 12 out of the box. However, according to the Chinese leaker that goes by @Digital Chat Station, the OnePlus 9 RT will come pre-installed with the new ColorOS 12 but based on Android 11! If the OnePlus 9 RT is launching with Android 11 in China, then it will run Android 11 in any other market it will be sold in. If you are wondering why it isn’t running Android 12 out of the box, here is a possible explanation.

Android 12 was announced yesterday but unlike previous releases of a new version of Android where the update rolls out to Google’s own phones as well as a few from other manufacturers on the same day, that didn’t happen with Android 12. Google says the Pixels will receive the update in a few weeks, which should be at least 2 weeks at the minimum.

One plausible reason for the delay is that Google wants the new version of Android to debut on its shiny new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones that are expected to be unveiled this month. After the launch, the update will then be released for older eligible Pixel phones and then eligible devices from other manufacturers.

Based on the reason stated above, we don’t see Google allowing any manufacturer to launch a device with Android 12 out of the box before the Pixel 6 series arrives or release a stable update before the older Pixel phones are updated.

Apart from the fact that the OnePlus 9 RT will run Android 11 out of the box, the source also confirmed its other specifications. The phone will have an FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch hole at the top left corner for the front-facing camera. It will also have a Snapdragon 888 processor, a 50MP Sony IMX766 main rear camera, a 4500mAh battery, and support for 65W fast charging.

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