Samsung Galaxy S21 FE bags FCC certification amidst rumors of cancellation

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Oct 1, 2021

A South Korean publication recently reported that Samsung has canceled the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition launch event in South Korea. Samsung had added the Galaxy S21 FE support pages on its regional websites for Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, and other markets. It was recently found that the company has deleted those support pages, which further suggested that the company may have canceled it. Amidst rumors of its cancellation, a variant of the Galaxy S21 FE has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission.

The FCC listing of the Galaxy S21 FE, which was first spotted by Simran Pal, has an SM-G990E model number. It appears to be the Exynos edition of the smartphone. Its Snapdragon variant had seemingly received FCC certification back in June.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE arrives on FCC with EB-BG990ABY4500 mAh battery. It is potted with EPTA800 travel adapter.

More info if found, in replies… #galaxys21 #fcc #galaxys21fe #android pic.twitter.com/etoneNzawT

— Simranpal Singh (ਸਿਮਰਨਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ) (@simransingh931) September 30, 2021

The FCC documents show that the S21 FE was manufactured at Samsung’s facility in Thain, Nguyen, Vietnam and it was tested between Aug. 24 and Aug. 31. The FCC certificate was issued on Sept. 2. The listing further reveals that the device’s package may include a pair of earbuds, a data cable, and a 25W charger with EP-TA800 model number.

Reports have claimed that Samsung may have decided to cancel the Galaxy S21 FE due to the ongoing global chip shortage issue. The FCC certification does not guarantee a launch but gives a ray of hope that it may break cover this month.

Galaxy S21 FE specifications

Past reports have claimed that the Galaxy S21 FE could be coming with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED 120Hz FHD+ display, Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 4,500mAh battery. It may feature a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a 12-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit.

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Realme GT Master Explorer Edition will not be launching in India, GT Neo2 arriving instead

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 1, 2021

In August, Realme announced the Realme GT 5G and Realme GT Master Edition smartphones in India. However, Realme fans in India have been eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition. In a fresh episode of Ask Madhav series on YouTube, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the company has no plans to release the GT Master Explorer Edition in India.

Instead, the company will be launching the Realme GT Neo2 this month in India. The company will be soon confirming its launch date. Sheth also confirmed that the Neo2 will be available in an attractive green variant, which is nothing but the Black Mint version that was released in China in September.

Realme is also likely to announce a green variant of the Buds Air2 alongside the GT Neo2. The GT Neo2 is expected to come with specs like a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 870, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging, a 16-megapixel front camera, 64-megapixel triple rear cameras, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Talking about other plans of the company, Sheth said the company has no plans to release a 5G variant of the Realme Pad. As far as an upgraded version of the tablet is confirmed, the company will make a decision on it based on the feedback from the community.

The Realme 9 series will not be launching this year. The company will be sharing something about the Realme 9 models in the near future. As it is known, the company has axed its X series of smartphones. However, Sheth confirmed that the X lineup will continue to receive 2 years of software and security updates. The company also plans to launch new AIoT products and new variants of the Realme Book Slim in the future.

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TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra, TicWatch GTH+, and TicWatch GTH Pro coming with advanced heart rate measurement

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 30, 2021

Early this year, Mobvoi announced the TicWatch GTH, a square-faced smartwatch that can also measure skin temperature alongside a handful of other health parameters. New findings have revealed that more GTH watches are on the way, and along with the upcoming TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra, they will have advanced heart rate measurement.

The info was discovered in an APK teardown of version 4.3.0 of the Mobvoi app according to XDA Developers. Strings inside the app mention three yet-to-be-announced smartwatches – the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra which we first heard of last week when it appeared in a hands-on video, the TicWatch GTH+, and the TicWatch GTH Pro.

The APK revealed some new heart rate measurement features that are quite advanced. The smartwatches will be able to determine the following: biological age of the heart (Arterial Age), the capability of the heart to provide oxygenated blood to cells based on the body’s performance demands (Exercise Capacity), the load on the heart due to the hardening of arteries (HSX), and a new medical-grade heart rate measurement method said to be as accurate as standard ECG-based methods (TruHR).

All of the data gotten from these measurements are condensed into what is called Arty Score which is rated over 100. The scores are categorized into four – Excellent (75 – 100), Good (50 – 74), Fair (25 – 49), and Poor (0 -24). These new features are said to be a result of a new partnership with an Australian medical company called AtCor Medical Inc, a subsidiary of CardieX.

While there is no confirmation that all of these features will be available on all of these new smartwatches, it has been revealed that the TicWatch GTH Pro will as there is a tutorial within the app that shows how to take an Arty Score on the smartwatch.

TicWatch GTH+ Arty Score — Image source: XDA Developers

The images show that the watch will have a special sensor called the Heart Health Sensor on the right side of the frame. The user will be required to place the index finger on the sensor to take a reading. It was also discovered that the readings can be used to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib) and irregular heart rate rhythm in select countries.

We do not know when these smartwatches will be announced but the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra should launch soon since there is already an unboxing video online which means it has shipped to distributors.

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The Wyze Scale S costs just $15, making it one of the cheapest smart scales

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 30, 2021

Wyze is known for making pretty cheap products such as its $20 security cameras and its smartwatch that launched for $20 too last December. Now, it has announced yet another dirt cheap health product, the $15 Wyze Scale S smart scale.

The Wyze Scale S is a cheaper version of its already-affordable $20 Wyze Scale. The $5 cheaper price tag means there are tradeoffs such as the use of four exposed circular electrodes instead of full-glass surface electrodes. This means you have to step on the four electrodes to get a reading and not anywhere as is the case with the Wyze Scale.

Alongside measuring your weight, it can also measure bone mass, body water percentage, body mass, muscle mass, visceral fat, protein level, body fat %, basal metabolic rate, metabolic age, and BMI. Wyze says heart rate measurement is coming soon.

The Wyze Scale S has a 3.5-inch LED display that can display readings up to one decimal point. Save for your weight and body fat percentage, all other readings are displayed in the app. The smart scale can be used by up to 8 members of the family and it will automatically recognize each person. It also has a guest mode and a baby or pet mode for weighing infants and your pets.

Your health stats can also be synced with Apple Health, Google Fit, and Fitbit. Users can also share their data and trends with an unlimited number of people to keep them motivated or export their data into a spreadsheet for their doctor. The measurement range is 5 – 180 kilograms (11 – 400 lbs).

The Wyze Scale S connects via Bluetooth (BLE 5.0) and is compatible with Android devices running Android 7.0+ and Apple devices running iOS 12.0+. The scale is powered by three 1.5V AAA batteries that should provide up to 18 months of usage.

The Wyze Scale S is priced at $14.99 excluding shipping. It is available for pre-order on the Wyze website in white and black colorways and will begin shipping in November.

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Xiaomi 11T vs Xiaomi 11T Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 30, 2021

Xiaomi just launched its new flagship series for the masses in the global market. Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro are able to provide amazing performances thanks to top-notch hardware departments, yet they are sold at very affordable prices. Both are flagships, so it is legit to wonder whether or not it makes sense to choose the Pro variant or it is better to save money for the vanilla Xiaomi 11T while still getting a similar user experience. Through this internal comparison, we will explain to you the differences between Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro in order to understand whether or not you need those slightly more advanced features of the Pro variant.

Xiaomi 11T vs Xiaomi 11T Pro

	Xiaomi 11T	Xiaomi 11T Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm, 203 g	164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm, 204 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Dimensity 1200, octa-core 3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 108 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 108 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 67W	5000 mAh, Fast Charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, IP53 splash resistant	5G, dual SIM, IP53 splash resistant

Design

The Xiaomi 11T and the 11T Pro have exactly the same design: there is no difference, even when it comes to the color options. The phones come with a glass back, an aluminum frame, and a glass front protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, currently the most advanced protection by Corning. The handsets have a flat display and a single punch hole placed centrally, and they weigh about 203 grams while their thickness is 8.8 mm. They are definitely not compact phones as they are meant for advanced users and they pack big batteries.

Display

The displays of Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro are AMOLED panels which show up to one billion colors, they support a 120 Hz refresh rate, they have the HDR10+ certification and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400p, as well as a diagonal of 6.67 inches. They are very good panels, despite not being the best out there. Their color accuracy is amazing, as well as their image quality in every scenario. The Xiaomi 11T Pro offers something more as it comes with Dolby Vision support. Despite you can currently find a few better panels on the market, the Xiaomi 11T Pro has received an A+ vote by DisplayMate.

Specs & Software

If you ask me the most important difference between Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro, I will answer it is the processor, even though they are both flagships. The former is fueled by a Dimensity 1200 mobile platform by Mediatek, while the latter is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. The Snapdragon 888 is stronger than the Dimensity 1200, even though a lot of people complained about its high energy consumption this year. But the big battery of the handset and the very fast charging technology should solve give you some partial relief. Besides sporting a stronger processor, the Xiaomi 11T Pro also comes with a better memory configuration: its most expensive variant has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage, while the vanilla version stops at 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB. The new lineup runs Android 11 out of the box, with MIUI 12.5 to customize it.

Camera

The camera setups do not change between these handsets, not even for a single sensor. They are equipped with a 108 MP main rear camera, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5 MP telephoto macro camera. The main camera is able to record videos with 8K resolution and 30 fps or 4K at 60 fps. The front camera is the same as well: a modest 16 MP snapper. We are not talking about top camera phones, but they are more than sufficient for a midrange phone.

Read More:Xiaomi 11T series will launch as the Redmi K40S series in China in November

Battery

Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro pack a battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh which is very important on flagships as it gives you a full day of battery life with moderate usage. The Xiaomi 11T Pro differs for its faster charging technology: it has a power of 120W, while the vanilla version has “just” 67W.

Price

In the European market, the Xiaomi 11T has a starting price of €500/$580, while the 11T Pro is priced at €650/$750 in its base variant. The phones are tipped to come in India under the Redmi K40S moniker in November. The only very important differences between Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro are the processor and the fast charging technology: so, does it make sense to spend €150 more to get the Pro variant? In my opinion, the answer is no.

Xiaomi 11T vs Xiaomi 11T Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 11T

PRO

More affordable
Same cameras
Same display
Great street prices

CONS

Inferior chipset
Slower charging
Max 8GB RAM

Xiaomi 11T Pro

PRO

Better processor
Faster charging
Up to 12 GB of RAM

CONS

More expensive

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Redmi Note 7, 7S get MIUI 12.5 update in India and other markets

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 30, 2021

The Redmi Note 7 received the MIUI 12.5 update in China in July. Two months later, the international variants of this smartphone have now started getting access to the version of MIUI that was first announced alongside the Mi 11 at the end of 2020.

The international variants of Redmi Note 7 are known as Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S respectively. The latter was exclusive to India. In fact, the Redmi Note 7S was the original Redmi Note 7 that was sold in the rest of the world. Whereas, the Redmi Note 7 sold in India was a tweaked version of the original model with a 12MP primary camera instead of a 48MP sensor.

Since these phones only differ in terms of camera, they run a common MIUI build. Hence, they are receiving the MIUI 12.5 update together.

The latest update is currently live for all the international variants of these handsets with the following build numbers.

Global – V12.5.1.0.QFGMIXM
EEA – V12.5.1.0.QFGEUXM
Russia – V12.5.1.0.QFGRUXM
India – V12.5.1.0.QFGINXM

The Indian models are the latest to get the update. As a result, the new software build may not be available for every users in the country right now.

On the other hand, the remaining three regional variants got access to MIUI 12.5 weeks ago. Therefore, the OTA update should be available for all the units of these variants.

If you are a Redmi Note 7 or a Redmi Note 7S user who received the MIUI 12.5 update, then do let us know your experience in the comment section below.

Realme TechLife Air Purifier, Handheld & Robot Vacuum Cleaners launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 30, 2021

Realme earlier this year unveiled its TechLife ecosystem with the DIZO products emerging as the first brand under the ecosystem. The company has now expanding its TechLife product offering with the launch of three products in India. The products include the TechLife Air Purifier, TechLife Robot Vacuum Cleaner and the TechLife Vacuum Cleaner.

Of the three gadgets, only the TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is making its debut for the first time. The air purifier and robot vacuum are already on sale in other markets.

Realme TechLife Air Purifier

The Realme TechLife Air Purifier utilises an innovative air duct design. It has a high CADR of 330m³/h which is enough to cover a room of 419 square feet. It also features five different operating modes; Sleep, Soft, Normal, Strong and Auto modes with a low noise level of 46dB in sleep mode which ensures your sleep don’t get disturbed by the device.

The TechLife Air Purifier is said to be capable of removing 99.95% of 0.3-micron particles and PM2.5 pollution, including dust, pollen, hair, animal dander, and other allergens with three-stage H12 HEPA filters. There is a real-time air quality indicator with four different colours each indicating the air quality level. The device also has a Blinking reminder when it is time to change the air filter. Talking of air filters, the filter can last up to 2800 hours.

Realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

The handled vacuum is equipped with a 140W motor having 10,500rpm for a maximum suction power of 9.5KPa. It also features autorotating floor brush with a built-in motor that rotates the brush at 2200rpm for efficient dirt collection. The advanced HEPA filter onboard captures microscopic dust and allergens. The filter is made of environmentally friendly materials and can be reused after washing.

The gadget also comes with several brushes for different scenarios and it is made using lightweight ABS material. The design also ensures it is not too noisy. The dust cup is removable making it easy to empty it when it is filled.

The device equipped with a decent 2200mAh battery that promises up to 40 minutes of run time in soft mode and 20 minutes in strong mode. It also has 5 LED lights show the battery level in real-time. After use, the device can be hung on the wall after use.

Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum comes in back, packing 38 high-precision sensors that help with measurement and collision avoidance. The LiDAR system allows it to smartly map and navigate around your home. According to the product page, you can store up to five maps on the device, partition and name areas on the map, and also customize the type of cleaning you want for these areas. So if you want a deeper cleaning for areas such as the kitchen, you can configure it to do so.

The vacuum cleaner has a suction power of up to 3000Pa with four levels of suction strength, the lowest being 500Pa which is also the quietest at 55dB. There are two side brushes, one dense rolling brush, and three layers of filters to trap PM2.5 particles.

The Robot vacuum not only sweeps but also has a mop function with an intelligent water management system. However, users will have to buy the water tank separately as it isn’t included in the box. The dust box is 600mL while the water tank is 300mL.

Pricing and Availability

The Realme TechLife Air Purifier carries a recommended retail price of Rs. 7,999 (~$107), but it will be available at a discount price of Rs. 6999 (~$94) during the first sale billed to take place on October via realme.com.

On its part, the all-new Realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is priced at Rs. 7,999 (~$107). It will be sold for a limited time for Rs. 7,499 (~$100) and will also go on sale for the first time on October 2 via Flipkart.

Finally, the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum Cleaner will retail for Rs. 24,999 (~$335) but it will be available at an offer price of Rs. 19,999 (~$268), when it goes on sale for the first time in early access sale on 2nd October and on Flipkart.

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Fairphone launches TWS earbuds with ANC, IPX4 rating, made from recycled materials

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 30, 2021

Dutch manufacturer Fairphone is fast carving a niche for itself with its sustainability-oriented products. It continues to develop products from recyclable materials, and the Fairphone TWS is being introduced to the market with some impressive functionalities.

Fairphone TWS earphones are made from recycled materials. The earbuds and the accompanying charging case are made from 30% recycled plastics. Both earbuds have a 45 mAh battery with a 500 mAh charging case. It is not clear what distance the earbuds offer as well as the charging case, as the company was silent on that. The device will be charged via USB-C, although it is still unclear whether fast charging functionality. The package will not include a charger for the device.

The Fairphone TWS is available in a single black color and is priced at 99.95 Euros ($116) and it is available for pre-order directly via Fairphone’s website and shipping will commence by November 1.

The Fairphone TWS offers hybrid Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) via Bluetooth 5.3. The earphones also come with IPX4 splash resistance. The 10mm drivers offer some balance and quality sound for the device. Each bud has two microphones, with touch controls and in-ear detection also present. The fact that these earphones are partly made from recycled materials will improve its rating among sustainability enthusiasts, and could expectedly attract more patronage for the device.

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Samsung has now turned its Galaxy flagships with UWB into digital car keys

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 30, 2021

Back in January 2021, it was reported that Samsung was in talks with a raft of carmakers to extend digital key functionality into the Galaxy S21 series. It seems the partnership has been successful as the Samsung Galaxy smartphones sporting the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology are now capable of functioning as digital car keys. With this feature, Galaxy smartphone users that have the UWB will be able to lock, unlock and start some cars using their smartphones.

The UWB technology seems a game-changer in the tech industry, given its expanding applications to diverse fields from smart tags to smartphones and even smart home appliances. It is a short-range wireless communication protocol and uses radio waves for connectivity similar to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, although at a much higher frequency. The UWB brings greater precision and connectivity options to smartphones and other devices that make use of it, thus far better than Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

The UWB will make it possible to users to lock and unlock their cars, start the engine, and do a few more tasks. As stated in the January report, the digital key functionality makes it possible for the owner to share access to his car with a third party, even with the possibility of setting a time limit on how long the shared digital key will work. The first vehicle to have this feature is the Genesis V60 electric vehicle in Korea by the turn of the year.

The UWB is already present in the Galaxy S21+, S21 Ultra, Z Fold 2, Z Fold 3 and Note 20 Ultra. It will likely be a key feature in Samsung’s subsequent flagship models, going forward. It is also likely that the cars that can have the digital key functionality will be expanded to cover some of the popular brands.

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Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 10 5G, Mi 10 Youth Edition receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 30, 2021

A couple of weeks back, Xiaomi revealed that the Redmi Note series will start receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in October. The company has now begun to roll out this update ahead of schedule. The first devices in the lineup to get access to the latest version of MIUI are Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G. At the same time, the update is also available for Mi 10 Youth Edition.

Redmi Note 10 5G All Colors Featured — Redmi Note 10 5G

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition at the Xiaomi MIX 4 launch event. The new version of MIUI brings improvements for devices running MIUI 12.5.

The fresh version of MIUI is live for the following smartphones in China with these build numbers.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition – V12.5.4.0.RJVCNXM
Redmi Note 10 5G – V12.5.1.0.RKSCNXM
Redmi Note 9 5G – V12.5.7.0.RJECNXM

The above-listed software builds are currently labeled as ‘Stable Beta’. In other words, they are only available for a select few users as they are being rolled out in batches.

Having said that, these Redmi Note models are also sold in international markets as Redmi Note 9T 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G / Redmi Note 10T 5G. We expect them to receive the new update in the coming days.

Redmi Note 10 Lite with Snapdragon 720G SoC launched in India starting at ₹13,999(~$189)

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 30, 2021

Today, Redmi officially launched the Redmi Note 10 Lite smartphone in India. The smartphone isn’t anything new, rather it is a rebadge of the old Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphone with a few tweaks.

The Redmi Note 10 Lite starts at ₹13,999(~$189) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, ₹15,999(~$216) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, and ₹16,999(~$229) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It has three colour variants – Midnight Black, Metallic Grey, and Glacier White. The smartphone will go on sale on October 2 at 12PM in India.

Redmi Note 10 Lite Specifications

The Redmi Note 10 Lite has the same exteriors as the old Redmi Note 9 Pro. It sports a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and holds a 16MP selfie camera in the punch-hole cut-out.

The smartphone has a quad-camera system at the rear placed at the upper centre of the back. It has a 48MP main camera lens, an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 5MP lens, and lastly a 2MP sensor. The device has a side-facing fingerprint scanner for added security.

At the helm. it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also comes with a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The handset comes within a 5,020mAh battery which is again the same as the Note 9 Pro and has an 18W fast charging support. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio and a USB Type-C port for charging. The device runs on Android 11 out of the box and has the MIUI 12 on top of it.

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Fairphone 4 5G arrives with a Snapdragon 750G SoC, modular design & a 5-year warranty!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 30, 2021

Dutch company Fairphone has finally taken the wraps off the Fairphone 4. The phone retains the modular design of its predecessor and indeed, it takes over from the Fairphone 3+ that was launched last year.

The Fairphone 4 arrives as the brand’s first 5G smartphone and sports a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display coated with Gorilla Glass 5. The display features a slim bezel design with a waterdrop notch at the top. The notch houses a 25-megapixel selfie camera.

The modular phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor that had earlier been utilized on premium mid-rangers like the Galaxy A52 5G and Moto G 5G. The processor pairs with 6GB RAM with 128GB storage on some models while others pack an 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage. There is a microSD card slot that can be used to expand the storage up to 2TB.

At the rear, the device sports a dual camera setup at the rear comprising a Sony ½-inch Exmor IMX582 sensor with OIS, 8x digital zoom, and capable of shooting 4K video at 30fps, or HD slow-motion at 240fps. The second camera is a 48-megapixel f/2.2 120-degree wide-angle lens for landscape photography. There is also a time-of-flight sensor for better autofocus. So you can call it a triple camera setup if you like.

The Fairphone 4 can support both a physical nano-SIM as well as an eSIM, both of which support 5G. It crams a 3,905mAH battery under the hood. The phone runs on ANdroid 11 out-of-the-box but Fairphone has promised to deliver five-years warranty and Android support terminating at 2027. Parts for the phone will also be available till 2027.

As for the pricing and availability, the Fairphone 4 will be available to pre-order on September 30th but will start shipping on October 25th. The phone starts at €579 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB model while the 8GB + 256GB model will retail for €649.

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro’s Indian price accidentally revealed ahead of launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 30, 2021

Last month, Motorola announced the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion mid-range smartphones in India. It later revealed that the more powerful Edge 20 Pro will launch soon and eventually announced an October 1 launch date for the device. Ahead of the phone’s launch, Motorola has accidentally revealed how much it will cost.

The Motorola Edge 20 Pro was first announced in Europe in late July with a €699 (~$809) price tag for the 12GB RAM + 256GB variant. In a now-deleted tweet, the Motorola India Twitter account revealed that the phone will sell for ₹36,999 (~$498). That is much cheaper than the price tag in Europe but we should note that the version launching in India will have 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The promotional page on Flipkart already lists the full specifications of the device. The Edge 20 Pro will have a 144Hz 10-bit AMOLED display with a centered punch-hole for a 32MP front-facing camera. Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 870 processor that draws juice from a 4500mAh battery that charges at 30W.

The phone has three rear cameras – a 108MP primary camera with Ultra Pixel technology, an 8MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS and 5x optical zoom, and a 16MP ultrawide angle camera that doubles as a macro camera. The Edge 20 Pro also has up to 50x superzoom and a zoom microphone. It can also record in 8K at 24fps and in 4K at 30fps.

The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a USB-C port with DisplayPort so owners can make use of the Ready For feature that allows the Edge 20 Pro to be connected to an external display and be used as a desktop computer.

The Edge 20 Pro will run Android 11 out of the box and Motorola has confirmed that it will receive Android 12 and Android 13 OS upgrades as well as two years of security updates. The phone will be sold by Flipkart and will be available in Iridescent Cloud and Midnight Sky.

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Deal: Get Soundcore By Anker Life P2 Mini Earbuds for $32 (Retail Price $40)

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Sep 30, 2021

Soundcore By Anker Life P2 Mini Earbuds which generally retails for $40 is now available at a discounted price of $31.89 only at AliExpress. This product is available to new users at a further discounted price of $28.27 only. This deal ends in 15 hours.

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Soundcore By Anker Life P2 Mini Earbuds

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Honor 50 to launch in European markets on October 26

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 30, 2021

Back in June, Honor 50 was unveiled in the Chinese market with specs like a 120Hz OLED display, 108MP cameras, and a mid-range chipset. Now, Honor is gearing for its global release as today, the company has confirmed its European launch date.

The Honor 50 will be official on October 26 in the European market. The company confirmed that the smartphone will debut in the UK and some European markets. For those who are unaware, the device was seen listed on the Honor German page hinting at its availability in that market.

Now that the smartphone is landing in European markers, we expect the phone to launch in Malaysia and other markets soon.

The Honor 50 starts at CNY 2699(~$419) in China for the base model with an 8GB + 128GB storage variant. We expect the phone to be priced similarly when it arrives in Europe.

Honor 50 Specifications

The Honor 50 comes with a 6.57-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 32MP selfie camera placed at the top middle of the screen. It features a quadruple-camera system with a 108MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and two 2MP lenses for macro and depth shots.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC with 8GB, 12GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB of onboard storage. It packs a 4,300mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. The handset runs on MagicUI 4.2 and has Android 11 out of the box. The smartphone is expected to launch with Google Mobiles Services in the European market.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 display specs, ZUI 13 for Pad features officially revealed

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 30, 2021

Lenovo has been teasing the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 for the past few days. This high-end Android tablet is expected to compete against the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ and Apple iPad Pro. Ahead of its official announcement, the company has now revealed the display and software features of the upcoming slate.

According to the official Lenovo Xiaoxin Weibo account, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will sport a Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio. This screen will have a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate.

Further, the panel will feature 600 nits brightness and will be able to cover 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It will have support for two popular HDR standards, namely HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Lastly, the DC Dimming-supported canvas will be also certified for TÜV Rheinland EyeSafe Display 2.0.

Additionally, Lin Lin (a Lenovo product manager) has also confirmed the software of the forthcoming Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6. As per him, the tablet will run ZUI 13 for Pad.

The new version of the company’s Android skin will bring features like wireless display for Windows computers (horizontal and vertical). The exec says that the new version of the software will be soon rolled out to older tablets like Xiaoxin Pad, Xiaoxin Pad Pro (2020, 2021), Xiaoxin Pad Plus, and YOGA Pad Pro.

Last week, Lenovo also revealed the key features of ZUI 13 for Pad.

Lenovo ZUI 13 for Pad Features (Translated)

System UI
- New designl language
- New desktop layout
- New dock area
- Nec icon design
- New Widgets
- New Lockscreen
- Compatible with mobile, tablet, PC layout
- Deep customization options
Display
- Parallel windows
- Split screen
- Separate volume control when connected to a device
- Floating windows
- PC mode
Ready For
- Fast link
- Mobile-tablet screen projection
- Table-PC screen projection
- PC processed to tablet
- Application extension to PC
- Drag & drop files
- Clipborad sharing
- Notification sycnhronization
- Cross-brand file transfer
Privacy
- Hardware-level privacy protection
- Camera/microphone shield
- Sensitive behavior reminder
Accessories
- Global writing
- Screen notes
- Handwriting display
- Anti-loss reminder
- Express open application
- Handwriting pe remote control
- Free screenshot
- Keyboard gestures
- Keyboard shortcuts

According to previous teasers and leaks, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will flaunt a metal body with a dual-tone finish. The slate will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 and will arrive with specs like 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup, 8MP + ToF dual front camera setup, a MicroSD card slot, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a USB 3.1 (Type-C) port, quad-speakers, 10,200mAh battery, and 45W fast charging.

Nokia G300 5G official images surface online, specs in tow

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 30, 2021

Some key specs information about the unreleased Nokia G300 5G smartphone has surfaced and this could be a pointer to the imminent releases of the probably affordable smartphone from Nokia. The device will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 480 chipset and will have a 720p+ display, as well as a 16MP rear-facing camera.

The Snapdragon 480 was also deployed in some of Nokia’s latest offerings like the G50, X10, and X20. The chipset will offer some incremental advantages over some earlier models. The Snapdragon 480 is also 5G-enabled, further increasing the credentials of the model.

The leak also shows that the Nokia G300 5G has a 6.57-inch LCD and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display is also marginally smaller than the G50 which has a 6.82-inch 720p+ display. The camera setup of the Nokia G300 5G looks pretty underwhelming on the surface. The triple rear camera setup includes a 16MP main sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP depth sensor. There is also an 8MP front-facing camera. As per the camera specs, the Nokia G300 5G lies between the G10 and G20 on both ends of the spectrum.

The G300 5G will run on Android 11 with a 64GB internal storage and microSD card capacity of up to 1TB. The new device is likely to have a 4,470 mAh battery with possibly fast charging support, although the rating is unclear at this time. It is expected that more details could be gotten as we inch closer to the scheduled October 6 HMD event.

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Meizu 18 series gets Flyme 9.2 update ahead of schedule

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 30, 2021

Last week, Meizu announced three new phones – the Meizu 18s, Meizu 18s Pro, and the Meizu 18x. All three phones run a new version of Meizu’s Flyme operating system which Meizu revealed will be made available for its older phones, the Meizu 18 series and the Meizu 17 series, in October. Now, the manufacturer has announced the update is already available for the two Meizu 18 phones.

The update arrives ahead of the scheduled timeframe which is not a usual occurrence when it comes to rolling out updates for phones. Owners of the Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro can check for the update under the settings menu.

Flyme 9.2 brings a number of new features. There is a new font that also has more accurate symbols, a new font size adjustment tool, and a magnifier. Meizu has also added new high-contrast color modes for older users. Meizu says the new font design follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1.

There is also an auto-deletion feature that automatically deletes OTP messages, installation packages, and one-time alarms. Another feature that comes with Flyme 9.2 is virtual RAM that allows for up to an extra 7GB of RAM from the phone’s storage. The update also brings an improved floating window mode with visual changes.

The Flyme 9.2 update should arrive for the Meizu 17 series as scheduled.

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Deal: Get ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner for $117 (Retail Price $150)

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Sep 30, 2021

EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner which generally retails at $150 is now available at a discounted price of $117.59 only at AliExpress. This deal ends in 16 hours.

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The vacuum cleaner can be used to clean your floors and carpets as well as sofas and upholsteries. It comes with two different cleaning modes viz: Normal mode and Max mode. On normal mode, you get a 10kpa powerful suction and work time of up to 40 mins. You can switch to Max mode for extra deep cleaning, which gives you the powerful 21kpa suction for deep and thorough cleaning.

EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner comes with a 1.2L dust cup and high-efficiency washable filters. The cleaner also comes with various attachments and accessories that help you clean high walls, hard-to-reach corners, shutters, car interiors, etc. Also with built-in LED lights, you can illuminate dark corners and hard-to-reach areas like below the bed or sofa for thorough cleaning. The highly portable vacuum cleaner can be stored either hanging or folded.

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Honor patents rollable smartphone with a wrap-around display

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Jeet

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Sep 30, 2021

Honor, the company which became independent from Huawei last year, has resumed launching smartphones in the market, that too in the flgahip and premium segment. Now, similar to other Chinese manufacturers, Honor has ambitious plans for its smartphones and has already patented new designs.

A new patent from Honor reveals that the company might be working on a rollable smartphone with a wrap-around screen. The images shared along with the patent application shows a narrow phone with a large wrap-around screen which covers the entire front and the back. Interestingly, there’s no front-facing camera visible of the device.

On the back, there’s a small vertical frame where the display parts come together and from where the screen is rolled out towards the front. Given that it has a wrap-around screen, the power button has been moved to the top. The vertical frame on the backpanel features a quad-camera setup with an LED flash. The system seems to be inspired from the Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone.

When the screen is fully rolled out, it will have a tablet-sized screen and likely to measure around 11-inch. This is similar to the Huawei Mate rollable smartphone that was reported a few weeks ago.

However, before launching a smartphone with rollable camera, the company is planning to launch a foldable smartphone. It has already registered model names Honor Magic Flip and Honor Magic Fold. Honor CEO George Zhao hs said that when the company launches its foldable smartphone, it’ll be the best in the market.

OPPO has already revealed its OPPO X 2021 Rollable Concept Smartphone that uses a rollable OLED panel allowing the display to extend from 6.7 inches to 7.4 inches. However, the device isn’t available commercially. On the other hand, Xiaomi had launched Mi MIX Alpha smartphone last year with a wrap-around screen.

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