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

By
Ashutosh
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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.

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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.

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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.

Huawei MateBook 16

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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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.

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Camon 18

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.

Camon 18P
Camon 18P

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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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.

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.

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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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.

Fujitsu Arrow We

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)

By
Pranav Sawant
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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

By
Michele Ingelido
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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.

 

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

By
Jed John Ikoba
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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.boAt Immortal

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

By
Jed John Ikoba
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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.

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Amazfit is getting a new logo, teases new smartwatch features

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Habeeb Onawole
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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. Huawei MateBook 16

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.Huawei MateBook 16

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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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.

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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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

Sennheiser CX 400BT

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

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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

Sennheiser HD 250BT

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

Sennheiser CX 120BT

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

Sennheiser HD 458 BT

 

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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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.

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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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More than 60% of Xiaomi CIVI buyers on TMall are female: Official

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi CIVI is the company’s second attempt at lifestyle smartphones after the Mi CC9 series. The device grossed over ¥200 million in just 5 minutes of its first sale. Yesterday, one of the Xiaomi executives shared more insights into the sales of this phone.

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Yesterday, Lu Weibing, who holds multiple positions at Xiaomi, has revealed that the sales turnover of Xiaomi CIVI on TMall has exceeded ¥200 million. The handset ranked first in the ¥2,300 – ¥3,000 price category.

Most importantly, over 60% of buyers turned out to be female. As per Xiaomi, the CIVI is target at this sex demographic. Going by the data, the company appears to have achieved its goal.

The Xiaomi CIVI is unlike other smartphones released by Xiaomi in 2021. The Mi 11 Lite and the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE can be considered as its closest siblings as all three are lifestyle smartphones.

However, the CIVI has a premium design all-around with a metal frame, curved display, and an AG glass. But unfortunately, its rear camera layout mimics that of vivo’s. Hene, it’s easy to confuse CIVI with vivo S series phones to be specific.

The China-exclusive Xiaomi CIVI retails at the following price tags in the company’s home turf.

  • 8GB + 128GB – ¥2,599 ($403)
  • 8GB + 256GB – ¥2,899 ($450)
  • 12GB + 256GB – ¥3,199 ($496)

 

 

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Leak reveals OnePlus 9 RT will be available in three colors

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Habeeb Onawole
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The OnePlus 9 RT is the last flagship OnePlus has planned for this year and there are speculations it will be announced this month. The smartphone is a T-variant of the OnePlus 9R, the first device in its new line of entry-level flagship phones.

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As we move closer to the launch of the device, more details have been pouring in, and the latest reveals the color variants it will come in when it is is announced.

The OnePlus 9R was announced in two colors at launch – Carbon Black and Lake Blue. However, OnePlus announced a third colorway – Qingyu Green – that is exclusive to China, the other country the phone is sold in other than India. For the OnePlus 9 RT, there will also be three color variants according to the Chinese Weibo leaker, Bald Panda.

According to the source, the phone will be available in “Blue Sky Enchantment”, “Hacker Silver”, and “Dark Matter”. These are translations of the Chinese names but we can deduce that the OnePlus 9 RT will be available in Blue, Silver, and Black.

We do not know if all three colorways will be announced at launch and if they will be available in all of the markets the phone will be sold. Since the green variant of the OnePlus 9R is exclusive to China, there is no saying OnePlus won’t make one of these colors exclusive to the region once again.

The OnePlus 9 RT is expected to launch in mid-October. It will have a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 1080p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. An earlier report said the phone will have a higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 870 processor but a Geekbench listing has revealed the phone has a Snapdragon 888 processor.

 

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Facebook reveals the reason for yesterday’s six-hour black out

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Jed John Ikoba
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For several hours on Monday, October 4, millions of users of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and OculusVR were cut out from these platforms for unknown reasons. It was suspected that Facebook could have been the subject of a hack. However, the company has now made a statement that the incidence was the result of a configuration change in its routers. It is still not very clear what happened, but the outage brings to the fore the vulnerability of the platforms and how connected they have become.Facebook

The configuration issue led to a disruption in network traffic, which subsequently affected the way Facebook’s network centers communicate. These issues all contributed to bringing Facebook’s services to a halt. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has issued an apology for the service blackout, stressing that the platforms were coming back online.

In what is seen as Facebook’s worst outage since 2019 when it went off for more than 24 hours, Monday’s incident is believed to have begun with a routine BGP update that was wrongly executed, and this led to the wiping out of the DNS routing information that is used to make Facebook accessible to other networks. The outage also coincides with the scheduled testimony of whistleblower, Frances Haugen to the United States Congress about her experience in the company. Haugen has released a trove of documents to support her claims that Facebook pays for its profit with user safety.WhatsApp Logo Featured A

Even with the apology by CEO Zuckerberg, the six-hour outage will continue to be interpreted differently. It is hoped that Facebook will provide greater clarity and better disclosure of the details of what led to Monday’s blackout.

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Samsung introduces the world of Material You colors with One UI 4.0 beta 2

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Zohaib Ahmed
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Android 12 introduced Material You – a brand new design language bringing along much-needed changes to modernize stock Android. Along with redesigned apps and system UI, it also brought along a dynamic theming that sets background and accent colors based on the wallpaper.

And now, Samsung has taken a bite from the Material You cake as well.

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The South Korean company today released One UI 4.0 beta 2 for devices part of the beta program (via: SamMobile). The Android 12-based iteration of the Android skin finally introduces Samsung phones to the world of Material You colors, thanks to the implementation of a dynamic theming system that picks colors from the wallpaper.

Because of this, users are presented with countless possibilities for the color schemes that can be used on the system UI. The system interface will now also look more consistent thanks to it using the same colors as the wallpaper.

However, there is one shortcoming. Screenshots by SamMobile suggest that the new theme engine is limited to accent colors alone, which is a step back from Google’s theming system that adjusts colors dynamically for both backgrounds along with elements making use of accent colors.

But given that this new theming system is brand new, Samsung may perhaps extend its scope to app and system backgrounds as well.

That said, there are reports of the personalized theme not getting applied occasionally using the new customization options from the same. This again can be attributed to the fact that Samsung’s implementation of Material You is currently in its early stages. But of course, most of these problems, if not all, should get resolved when One UI 4.0 hits stable.

Samsung has just started rolling out the second beta firmware. It’s going to be available to all users participating in the beta program soon.

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Fossil brings the Michael Kors Access Gen 6 Bradshaw to India

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Habeeb Onawole
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In late August, Fossil announced the Gen 6 smartwatch, its latest Wear OS-powered wearable with a Snapdragon 4100+ processor. Nearly a month later, it launched the smartwatch in India. It has now followed it up with the Michael Kors Access Gen 6 Bradshaw which is practically a more premium version of the regular Gen 6.

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The Michael Kors Access Gen 6 Bradshaw series have the same specifications as the Fossil Gen 6 but differ with respect to design. They are targeted at those who want a smartwatch with a more premium design. So unlike the Fossil Gen 6 that comes in both stainless and leather variants, the Michael Kors Access Gen 6 is available with only stainless steel bands.

The smartwatch comes in only one size – 44mm – which has a 1.28-inch AMOLED display with a 326 PPI pixel density. There is a Snapdragon Wear 4100+ under the hood along with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. Just like on the Fossil Gen 6, users should experience faster app load times and a reduction in power consumption when compared to the last generation.

The smartwatch has a 24-hour heart rate monitor, a blood oxygen level sensor, sleep tracking, voice-activated Google Assistant, NFC, GPS, 5 ATM water resistance rating, music playback control, app notifications, support for Bluetooth calls, and support for fast charging.

Just like the Fossil Gen 6, it is modeled after, it too doesn’t run the new version of Wear OS but it should get the update when it begins to roll out.

The starting price is ₹25,996 for the Michael Kors Access Gen 6 Bradshaw and it goes up to ₹32,495

 

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Acer launches Aspire Vero with Windows 11, built using recycled plastic

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Sean
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With Microsoft Windows 11 going live, various OEMs are rushing to launch their own PC offerings that support the latest version of the operating system. One of these brands include Acer, with its Aspire Vero.

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While Windows 11 is undoubtedly one of its key features, the build quality and materials used is still a notable aspect. The laptop from the Taiwanese PC maker is the first to be focused around sustainability. The new notebook is built used post consumer recycled (PCR) plastics both for the chassis and keyboard caps. Furthermore, 30 percent of the entire chassis is made using the PCR plastics while the keyboard caps are use around 50 percent of PCR.

The brand is also using 100 percent recyclable packaging for the laptop, with 100 percent recyclable plastic also being used for the laptop sleeve and keyboard protection as well along with 85 percent recycled materials used for even the carton box. Under the hood, the new Aspire Vero features up to Intel’s 11th Gen Core i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics paired with 512GB of SSD storage. On the front, the display is a 15.6 inch FHD panel, while the laptop supports WiFi 6, USB Type C, two USB Type A ports, and an HDMI 2.0 port.

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The laptop will be available for purchase starting from tomorrow with a price tag of 899.99 US Dollars for the i7 model, which is paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The Core i5 variant is set to launch later this month and will arrive with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage and will cost 699.99 US Dollars.

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ColorOS 12 Closed Beta announced for OPPO Find X2 series in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 went official in China last month. OPPO is also set to introduce the latest version of its mobile software in international markets next week. The first batch of eligible devices in the home country has already entered the public beta testing phase. The company has now announced close beta testing for the OPPO Find X2 series.

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According to an official announcement post (via ITHome) on OPPO Community China, the company has started recruiting ColorOS 12 Closed Beta testers for the OPPO Find X2 series in its home country. Users will the following models can enroll themselves in the program.

  • OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition
  • OPPO Find X2 Pro
  • OPPO Find X2 League of Legends S10 Limited Edition
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The registrations for the initiative went live at 11 AM (local time) today. They will be closed exactly 24 hours later, i.e. 11 AM (local time) tomorrow (October 6). Only 500 applicants will be selected.

The application review process is said to last for about 5 days. Selected users will be notified via SMS and will receive the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 Closed Beta build via OTA.

Next month, these phones will enter the public beta testing alongside the OPPO Reno6 series in China. At present, we are not sure when the international variants of these handsets will be treated with the latest version of ColorOS.

 

 

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