Smart wearables have grown amazingly in importance within the past couple of years. They continue to offer a fast-expanding array of functions and services that helps to sustain healthy living and a decent fitness regimen. The fall detection feature of some current models has proven to be the difference between life and death for quite a growing number of users of these devices.
Amazon is gradually making inroads into the wearables space with its latest offerings of several fitness devices. The company has announced a new fitness band to go with several health services it will be offering its clientele who buy any of the devices. The new Halo View will square off with some current fitness models and is priced at $79.99. The Amazon Halo View comes with one-year free membership of Amazon Halo to enjoy the full width of fitness services available with the Halo View.
Amazon is also launching the fitness service which will provide workout videos and a nutrition service called Halo Nutrition. Some of the new service offerings are not unique, as some established heavy hitters in the segment like Apple have similar services.
The Halo View has a color AMOLED display and offers an array of several sensors for measuring various body functions including heart rate, blood oxygen level, sleep tracking, skin temperature, but will not come with a microphone system to gather voice data. Three color variants are available for the Halo View: black, green, and purple, with a variety of additional bands available in different colors and textures. The Halo View also offers up to 7 days of battery life and fast charging capability.
The Halo View and the accompanying services will be available from next quarter until early 2022, and there is a token fee for the membership of the Amazon Halo Nutrition service.
Zepp Health (formerly known as Huami) has announced that it will unveil new products next month. The global launch event is expected to be for new smartwatches under the Amazfit GTR and Amazfit GTS line. While not yet confirmed, the new wearable should launch as the Amazfit GTR 3 and Amazfit GTS 3 respectively.
The announcement was made on Twitter by the Amazfit Global account and the tweet says the global event is scheduled for October 11, a day before the China launch that was reported earlier today.
Mark your calendar! You're not going to want to miss this. 😉At 5pm (GMT+1) on October 11, we invite you to join us for the Amazfit Global Launch Event! 🎦Witness a new era of smart health & get ready to Up Your Game. See you on the next level… #Amazfit#UpYourGame#NewArrivalpic.twitter.com/3TJSzuM44C
There is a lot of anticipation for the new Amazfit smartwatches as they are expected to run the new operating system unveiled in July. Called Zepp OS, the new operating system comes with lots of new features that will provide a better experience for users. The OS is not only light, coming in at just 55MB, a small fraction when compared to the current Amazfit OS or even Apple’s watchOS 8, but also brings an improvement in performance and battery life. The manufacturer also promises an increase of 190% in battery life with the new OS, and support for internet cloud service applications a.k.a. web apps among other upgrades.
In related news, we have spotted a new Amazfit Smartwatch at the FCC. The smartwatch, which has the model number A2040, was certified on September 23 and from one of the documents, we can tell it has a round display.
We were also spotted new features such as a different UI with new options in the menu. As shown in the image above, the menu appears to have been redesigned. There is now a menu option that reads “Card Package”, above it is ”Calendar” and there is also a “Tools” menu option. The Settings menu also has some new additions such as Apps which points at app support. The System sub-menu also has a new option tagged “Bind New Phone” along with the other familiar ones.
This is definitely a new UI that will appear on the upcoming smartwatches and we can’t wait to try it out.
Amazon today held an invite-only event where it unveiled a couple of products. The star product is undoubtedly the Echo SHow 15, Amazon’s largest smart display yet. The device carries a price tag of $249.99.
The Echo Show 15 just as the name implies, features a 15-inch display with a 1080p HD resolution. The design is also markedly different from those of the previous Echo Show models. It doesn’t include a bulky speaker attached to the back of the screen. Instead, it features a flat panel, making it possible to mount the display on a wall.
The Echo Show 15 is designed to be a shared hub like a notice board where family members can check upcoming calendar appointments, to-do lists, reminders and shopping lists, etc. Thus, it can be mounted in the kitchen, hallway, or living room.
Aside from the massive display and thin design, the Echo Show 15 features similar functions as the regular Echo Show such as playing music, beaming weather reports, video streaming, controlling smart home gadgets, and other tasks that can be activated via Alexa.
In addition, the large display allows the screen to display several important widgets permanently but they can be customized to suit the users’ preference. The screen also adds to the aesthetics of the home as it looks like a picture frame. Further, the display comes with a picture-in-picture feature, giving users access to view their security camera feed or video doorbell without obstructing what is being viewed previously. It also arrives with support for full HD resolution streaming from Netflix, Amazon’s Prime Video, Hulu, and others. Amazon also announced that TikTok and Sling TV support is coming to its entire line of smart displays.
Amazfit Stratos smartwatch which usually retails at around $100 is now available at a discounted price of $76.72 only at AliExpress. This deal ends in two days.
Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch embodies the perfect combination of design and technology. Its simple yet graceful design is reflected through the 1.34-inch reflective color display and delicate markers surrounded by a hand-polished ceramic bezel.
The smartwatch is 50m water-resistant. This means you can dive into a swimming pool or swim in the open seas without worrying about damaging the smartwatch. Moreover, the multiple sports mode function gives more than 16 different activity tracking options, making the watch suitable for almost everyone. Run, Walk, Swimming, Triathlon, Trail Run, Climb, Soccer, Tennis, etc are some of the modes available along with daily activity tracking.
However, the highlight of Amazfit Stratos is its VO2max Fitness Level Analysis. This premium function gives you important physiological information which is generally used by professional athletes. With this function, you can take your training to the next level and get professional and tailored guidance for your fitness and athletic goals.
The smartwatch comes with 5-day battery life on normal mode and 35-hour battery life on a continuous sports mode. Additionally, the onboard music function lets you leave your phone behind as you can simply store your favorite music on the smartwatch and then enjoy it via Bluetooth headphones.
Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch is the winner of the RedDot Design Award 2018 and the Good Design Award 2018. Generally retailing for $100, you can now buy this smartwatch for $76.72 only at AliExpress. . This deal ends in two days. So place your order asap.
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If you are in the market for an electric toothbrush then be sure to check out this fantastic deal on Fairywill FW-ET507 Sonic Electric Toothbrush at AliExpress. The toothbrush set which generally retails for $25 is now available at a discounted price of $15.14 only. This super deal ends in 2 days.
Fairywill FW-ET507 is a powerful ultrasonic electric toothbrush that can be used by both kids and adults. Compared to manual brushing Fairywill FW-507 gives you 10 times cleaner and stronger teeth and even protects you from gingivitis. The electric toothbrush comes with a powerful ultrasonic technology that gives you 40000 brush strokes per minute and the soft and ergonomically designed bristles help you to reach even the hardest corners and crevices of your teeth thereby giving you a thorough cleaning.
Fairywill FW-ET507 comes with 5 different brushing modes viz: White, Clean, Sensitive, Polish, and Massage. This dynamic electric toothbrush comes with a 2-minute timer and 30-second interval pulse. It lasts for up to 30 days on one single charge of 4 hours and comes with a low battery indicator and auto shut off function after a full charge. Known for its style and portability, this waterproof electric toothbrush comes with an anti-slip design and produces less noise than other generic electric toothbrushes.
Generally retailing at $25 you can now buy Fairywill FW-ET507 for a discounted price of $15.14 only at AliExpress. Please note that this deal is applicable on the Black, White, and Pink color variant. The product comes with 1 CrossAction Brush Head and 2 Replacement Heads. However, you can find other bundles and variants of the same toothbrush at different prices. So be sure to check out the bundles and variants before placing the order. This super deal ends in 2 days. So place your order asap.
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A handful of new Nokia products have been announced in India and they run the latest software available. First is the new Nokia PureBook S14 laptop which runs Windows 11 out of the box and then there are the 55-inch and 50-inch Nokia UHD and QLED Smart Android TVs that run Android TV 11.
Nokia PureBook S14
The Nokia PureBook S14 has a 14-inch FHD display, an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with an integrated Intel Iris Xe processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. The Windows 11-powered notebook also packs a single USB 3.1 Ge 1 Type-A port, a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port, an HDMI port, and a microphone+headphone combo jack.
The Nokia notebook is priced at ₹56,990 (~$768) and will be available for purchase on October 3.
Nokia UHD and QLED Smart Android TVs
The new Nokia-branded TVs come in 50 and 55-inch sizes as well as UHD and QLED variants. All four have the same design, run Android 11 TV, have Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, and feature 60W speakers with Sound by JBL + Harman AudioEFX.
The UHD models feature DazzleBrite Displays with Gamma Engine 2.2 for intelligent contrast, color, and saturation while the QLED models have active quantum dots for a wide color gamut. Both the UHD and QLED models have a 60Hz refresh rate.
For connectivity, you have 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, an audio jack, and an analog audio input port on all the TVs. The TVs also have dual-band Wi-Fi. A Realtek chip clocked at 1.1GHz with four cores power the TVs along with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage
The 50” UHD model is priced at ₹44,999 (~$606) while the 55” version is ₹49,999 (~$674). The 50” QLED model is ₹49,999 (~$674) while the 55” version has a ₹54,999 (~$741) price tag. The product page says they are made in India and have passed over 50 all-weather quality tests for durability.
All four TVs are listed as coming soon on Flipkart.
24 hours long battery life – high light for about 4 hours, low light 24 hours
Adjustable light head and angle
Stepless Brightness Adjustment
No Blue Light hazard – protects your eyes
No visible strobing – reduce eye strain
Interactive touch control
30-second delay shut down
Punch free and easy to install
Iron surface – Magnetic base installation
Non-iron surface – 3M adhesive installation
Detachable design – the lamp can also be used as an emergency flashlight
You can now buy this beautifully designed Baseus Magnetic Desk Lamp at a discounted price of $21.61 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable to the lamp without the charger. However, you can also buy the lamp with a charger but at an additional cost. This deal ends in 2 days. So place your order asap.
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Short video sharing platform TikTok has achieved another milestone in its meteoric rise within the past year. The platform has reached 1 billion users that use it every month for the past few months. The coronavirus pandemic that virtually shut the global space in 2020 was a proximate driver of the massive growth of TikTok. With most parts of the world on lockdown last year, social platforms like TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Twitter, provided the avenue for a wide array of professionals and individuals to express themselves.
TikTok has been able to catch the attention of millions of smartphone users worldwide even with some very stringent censoring and other political roadblocks across several countries. The United States and India are among some of the more popular cases of moves to stymie the growth and expansion of the platform. That notwithstanding, TikTok has just announced that it now has more than 1 billion active users worldwide. This comes barely a month after it dethroned Facebook as the world’s most downloaded social media app.
TikTok has drawn some stringent flak from Washington on suspicion of its strong links to the Chinese government. There have been some strong concerns about the data protection and privacy of users within the platform. The US government suspects that TikTok could be a conduit through which Beijing spies on American citizens in particular. The tensions however thawed with the arrival of the Biden administration, thus providing fodder for the rapid expansion of TikTok in the US. TikTok remains the flagship platform for short, incisive videos. Instagram, YouTube, and several other platforms have also tried to incorporate the short video model in their operations with varying degrees of success.
The growth of these platforms can really be a fluid process of ups and downs. Instagram achieved the 1 billion users milestone back in 2018 but has struggled to maintain such high standards in recent times. TikTok, therefore, has its job well cut out as it continues to push the bar higher in terms of active users. Whether it continues on the upward trajectory or goes south, time will tell.
The Face ID feature is one of the highlights of the recently unveiled iPhone 13. When activated, Face ID grants access to the iPhone 13 when the phone is brought to a clear view of the owner’s face. It is therefore one of the many options available to unlock the iPhone 13.
An Apple iPhone 13 screen decoupling video in circulation indicates that the Face ID feature will not work if the original screen of the device is replaced by an authorized technician. The video showed the removal of the screen of an iPhone 13 and replacing it with another iPhone 13 model’s screen. The face recognition feature did not work when this was done. The decoupler established a correct connection by reconnecting the original screen, which also allowed the Face ID feature to function again. This seemingly confirms that Face ID on the iPhone 13 will stop working if the screen is swapped with another original iPhone 13 screen.
There could be some protocols needed to make the Face ID feature to be operative in a new iPhone replacement screen. It is also likely that this procedure could only be successfully done in authorized Apple repair stores. Apple uses the Independent Repair Program to license affiliated stores which qualify them to offer the needed repair services. Apple will continue to take some flak for its measures put in place to deter third-party repairs of its products. There are prompts that notify users that their display or camera, or any other key feature is non-genuine when such components are replaced by unaffiliated outlets.
Apple has further deepened the difficulty of getting replacement components outside its approved outlets to work on the iPhone 13. The key component of the Face ID feature, the TrueDepth system is fully housed inside the iPhone and not with the screen itself. Indeed, Apple has an independent iPhone repair program but the reach of this program is still quite limited, even with rapid expansion efforts by the company. It has also been noted that the authorized outlets could offer significantly higher prices for repairs than independent and sometimes small-holding repair outlets. The waiting period could also be higher with the Apple-licensed outlets.
It is unclear whether the issue preventing the working of the Face ID feature when the screen is replaced is a bug or deliberate. Apple has had to provide a quick update for the iPhone 13 relating to Apple Music issues.
It has been a long wait for global fans of Honor who have been expecting the Chinese manufacturer to announce its new phones with Google Mobile Services. Now, that wait will come to an end next month as the Honor 50 series makes its way to Europe.
Honor will announce the Honor 50 series on October 27 and it has already sent out invites for the launch event according to the German blog, Winfuture.de. The Honor 50 5G is already listed on the Honor Germany website and the listing reveals the premium mid-range phone will be available in two configurations – 6+128GB and 8+256GB. Buyers will be able to purchase the phone in Midnight Black, Frost Crystal, Emerald Green, and the recently announced HONOR Code colorway. Unfortunately, the prices were not included.
Alongside the Honor 50 5G, Honor is also expected to launch a second phone called the Honor 50 Lite that will have a 64MP primary camera and 4G LTE instead of 5G. In China, the Honor 50 series has three models – the Honor 50 5G, Honor 50 Pro 5G, and the Honor 50 SE which also has 5G.
The Honor 50 was launched in China in June. The phone has a 6.57-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a centered punch hole for a 32MP front-facing camera. The primary rear camera is a 108MP sensor and it sits above an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.
The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 778G and the Chinese version comes in 8GB RAM and 12GB RAM variants with 128GB or 256GB of storage. The phone also packs a 4300mAh battery, has support for 66W fast charging, and runs Magic UI 4.2 based on Android 11. When it launches in Europe, it should still run Android 11 but come with Google Mobile Services.
Baseus 30000mAh Power Bank which generally retails for $55 is now available at a massively discounted price of $28.99 only at AliExpress. This deal ends in 2 days.
Baseus 30000mAh Power Bank comes with three output ports viz: USB1, USB2, and Type -C and three input ports viz: IP, Micro, and Type-C. The power bank is compatible with various charging protocols like PD2.0 and features two-way charging technology.
The 30000mAh battery comes with an LED indicator that shows you the remaining current in real-time. The power bank can also intelligently adjust the current, voltage, and power of multiple ports simultaneously thereby protecting your device from overheating and overcharge. The device also comes with 9 different safety features like protection from over-power, over-voltage, over-current, over-discharge, short circuit, etc.
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OnePlus Buds Z Global Edition which generally retails for $50 is now available at a discounted price of $44.99 only at AliExpress. This is a limited-time offer.
Generally retailing for $50, you can now buy OnePlus Buds Z Global Edition at a discounted price of $44.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable to the Global edition earphone without a travel case, ordered from the China warehouse only. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.
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OnePlus Nord 2 has not had a smooth sail in the Indian market since it was launched in July. It has been one controversy to the other. Not too long ago, an Indian lawyer alleged that the Nord 2 exploded in his pocket. Right now, a story has emerged of a Nord 2 Warp charger that exploded after it was plugged into a socket and left to charge a Nord 2 smartphone.
The incident reportedly happened in the city of Kerala and was shared by the victim Jimmy Jose (@The Glitchhhh). The incident seems to have happened during a rainstorm and resulted in the damage of the charger and also the socket. Thankfully, the smartphone wasn’t affected.
I wanted to get this to your immediate attention. My OnePlus Nord 2 warp charger blasted with a huge sound and it blew up the socket. Luckily I'm alive to make this tweet. The Nord 2 is working. but this is scary af. I'm still in shock😐@OnePlus_IN@oneplus@OnePlus_Supportpic.twitter.com/K3fXCyGzNp
The post drew the attention of the OnePlus Support team who directed the owner to visit a customer care center. At the care center, the technicians examined the charger and reached a conclusion that the explosion occurred as a result of voltage fluctuation. The company also offered a replacement which was delivered to the user.
In a statement emailed to Gadgets 360, OnePlus India stated that “We take any claim like this very seriously. The user has handed over the damaged OnePlus Charger to our service center and has been offered a replacement. OnePlus chargers contain built-in capacitors which control and store energy. In this case, after a thorough analysis, the capacitors have remained intact concluding that the blast has been caused by external factors such as voltage fluctuations.”
The statement also advised users to adhere to safety precautions and warnings specified in its products’ user manuals.
Today, Sharp announced the lightest 5G smartphone with a large battery and display in the form of SHARP AQUOS zero6. At the same time, the company also unveiled yet another handset called SHARP AQUOS sense6. Let’s take a look at what this phone has to offer.
The newly launched SHARP AQUOS sense6 sports a 6.1-inch 10-bit IGZO OLED display with a resolution of 2432 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 1 billion colors, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel has a dewdrop notch, 13,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and 1,300 nit peak brightness.
The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chipset coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The device comes in two memory configurations – 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB.
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On the back, it nests a triple camera setup comprising of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 2x telephoto shooter. Whereas, on the front, there’s an 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls.
Talking about connectivity, the handset supports 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, NFC with Osaifu-Keitai, a USB Type-C port. Other features include an in-screen fingerprint sensor, IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, Android 11, and a 4,570mAh battery.
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Last but not least, the phone measures 152 x 70 x 7.9mm in dimensions, weighs 156g, and arrives in four color options – Light Copper, Silver, Black, and Blue Metallic.
The SHARP AQUOS sense6 will be sold by NTT DOCOMO in Japan. There’s no official word on the pricing yet but the device is up for reservation.
The Huawei Watch Fit New and the OPPO Watch Free are two new fitness trackers that were announced recently in China. Both wearables share a similar design, one that was actually pioneered by the Huawei Watch Fit released in 2020. Apart from looking alike, the two devices also have identical features but try to differ in their own unique ways.
If you are planning to pick up a fitness tracker, there is a chance these two are on your shortlist. To know which one is better, here is a comparison pitting them against each other.
Design
The two smartwatches are very similar in their appearance with subtle differences. For instance, the Huawei Watch Fit New has a physical button on the side of its frame for operation alongside support for touch input. While both are made from similar materials – a plastic frame and silicone straps – Huawei’s watch has the advantage of being available in more colors than the OPPO Watch Free. However, the latter’s leather-like silicone strap may be more appealing to buyers.
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Huawei Watch Fit New
OPPO Watch Free
Another factor to be considered under design is weight. Both are pretty light but the OPPO Watch Free is the lighter one at 32.6 grams (NFC version is 33 grams) while the Huawei Watch Fit New weighs 34 grams. Most people will not be able to tell the difference seeing as the difference is very minute.
Technically, this category should be a tie, but Huawei gets an extra point for coming up with the design.
Display
Both fitness trackers have the same 1.64-inch 280 x 456 AMOLED display with 2.5D glass on top. Neither of the two fitness trackers mentions having protection for the display but we believe there should be a degree of protection against scratches.
OPPO Watch Free AI Watch Face feature gives you a watch face that matches your outfit
Users will be able to choose from more than 300 different dials on the Huawei Watch Fit New while OPPO says there are more than 100 dials to choose from. While that is fewer than what Huawei offers, OPPO adds the option to generate a custom dial for your watch using a photo of your outfit.
Activity Tracking
The Huawei Watch Fit New has 97 sports modes while OPPO says the Watch Free can track more than 100 different physical activities with support for automatic detection when running, walking, or working out using a rowing machine or elliptical bike. OPPO’s fitness tracker can also track jump rope workout, a mode Huawei plans to add to its wearable via an OTA update.
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Huawei Watch Fit New Animated Workout
Huawei Watch Fit New Animated Workout
Some of the over 100 sports modes supported by the OPPO Watch Free
OPPO Watch Free supported sports modes
Both fitness trackers have built-in running coaches but the Huawei Watch Fit New has the upper hand with its built-in GPS and animated workouts that show you how to perform certain exercises.
Health Tracking
The two fitness trackers have a heart rate sensor for 24 hours heart rate monitoring, a SpO2 sensor for blood-oxygen-level monitoring, and sleep tracking. OPPO also adds snoring detection which is an important metric to determine how well a user sleeps. Huawei, on the other hand, includes stress tracking along with guided breathing exercises to help you relax. There is also a menstrual cycle reminder on the Huawei Watch Fit New that will estimate menstruation and ovulation dates.
Other Features
The Huawei Watch Fit New has NFC and thus can be used to make payments and also for commuting (bus and subway pass). There is also a built-in AI assistant for controlling compatible smart home appliances.
The standard version of the OPPO Watch Free doesn’t have NFC but has support for Alipay and WeChat payment. There is a version with NFC that will let you add your bank, bus, and subway cards for contactless payments. It also has the Breeno AI assistant built-in with support for an offline mode.
Both fitness trackers support app alerts, music playback control, call and message alerts, and have a find-my-phone feature. OPPO adds a special eSports Mode that automatically redirects notifications to the wearable when playing a game on compatible phones such as the Find X3 series and Reno6 series.
Huawei Watch Fit has a 10-day battery life
Battery life
The OPPO Watch Free has a 230mAh battery capacity that OPPO claims will last up to 14 days depending on the usage. Huawei’s fitness tracker has a 180mAh battery capacity of and its battery life is stated to be 10 days in typical usage mode.
Price
The Huawei Watch Fit New is priced at ¥799 (~$124) while the OPPO Watch Free is priced at ¥549 (~$85) for the standard version and ¥599 (~$93) for the NFC version.
Conclusion
The two fitness trackers are not only similar in terms of design but also have corresponding features. However, differentiating ones such as the eSports mode on the OPPO Watch Free and the animated workouts as well as built-in GPS on the Huawei Watch Fit New can sway buyers to choose one over the other.
Another major difference is the price tag. The Huawei Watch Fit New costs about $30 more than the OPPO Watch Free NFC version, and for folks who are on a tight budget, they will prefer to pick up OPPO’s fitness tracker.
One advantage Huawei has is experience in the wearable space, an area OPPO can still be considered a greenhorn. Huawei has been making smartwatches and fitness trackers for years and has been able to fine-tune features across models. We should expect better tracking on the Huawei Watch Fit New in addition to having a companion app that is well put together. Bearing this in mind, only a usage-based comparison can tell which fitness tracker provides the better experience.
Doogee’s recent smartwatch – DG Ares is all set to compete in the affordable smartwatch price segment as it is now made available via AliExpress for $31.99. DG Ares carries some outstanding features consisting of a 1.32-inch display with a 360 x 360 pixels resolution, heart rate monitor, sleep monitoring, SPO2 monitoring anti-sweat band, and a lot more useful features.
DG Ares offers contrast matching colours between the bezel and the body which helps in improving the overall style. Apart from a stylised design, the watch’s band also offer a stern grip. However, the bands are available in several different colours.
However, the smartwatch offers support for all the major utilities and advanced features such as heart rate monitor, sleep monitoring, sports tracking, SPO2 monitoring and much more. IN particular, the DG Aress offers support for 24 sports modes including basketball, running, volleyball, rugby, hiking, volleyball.
However, it is a perfect watch to offer you the ability to push notifications, remotely control music, step counter, stopwatch, timer, etc.
DG Ares actually retails for $39.99, but due to introductory discounts, it is available at the price of $31.99 via AliExpress. The discount is applicable only for the first 3000 units between 27-30 September.
Doogee is hosting an online DG Ares Smartwatch giveaway, and the participants have the chance to get it for free. Know more about the smartwatch by heading to the official website.
Earlier today (28th September 2021), Xiaomi unveiled the NFC Mi Pay Straps that will be launching soon. The company revealed the new wearable band during the “Future Of Contactless Payments” event at the Global Fintech Festival.
As of right now, finer details regarding this product is currently unknown. Although, it is clear that it is a new contactless payment based product. The tech uses NFC and the related components are housed in the straps itself. While the Chinese tech giant has yet to reveal the launch date for this product, it has announced that it is working in collaboration with various finance based firms in India, including RuPay, RBL, and Zeta.
Today we announced our entry into the FUTURE OF CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS at the Global Fintech Festival.
Thrilled to announce that we will be launching the Xiaomi NFC Mi Pay straps soon.
Working with @RuPay_npci, RBL & Zeta to make this happen.
In other words, the NFC Mi Pay Straps is confirmed to arrive in India and would likely be a part of the Mi Credit or Mi Pay systems from Xiaomi. The news was shared by the brand’s Chief Business Officer, Raghu Reddy, on Twitter, with the tweet also teasing the upcoming straps’ design through an image poster. Unfortunately, we will have to wait for additional news from the company to know more about this product. So stay tuned, as we will be providing updates regarding this matter.
Sharp is known for many firsts. The Japanese tech giant is still striving to be first in many regards from time to time. Today, the company has launched SHARP AQUOS zero6 as the world’s lightest 5G smartphone with a large battery and display.
The newly announced SHARP AQUOS zero6 measures 158 x 73 x 7.9mm in dimensions and weighs approximately 146g. Despite that, it is backed by a 4,010mAh battery.
For comparison, the iPhone 12 mini only weighs 135g but it has a tiny 2,227mAh battery. Similarly, the newer iPhone 13 mini has a slightly larger 2,438mAh battery and weighs 141g.
As far as the screen is concerned, the SHARP AQUOS zero6 sports a 6.4-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 240Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. On the other hand, the iPhone mini models flaunt a smaller 5.4-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and Ceramic Shield protection.
Further, the zero6 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. It houses a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, an 8MP 2x telephoto shooter, and a ToF sensor. On the front, there’s a 12.6MP snapper inside the dewdrop notch.
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On the connectivity front, the handset supports 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-band GNSS, NFC with support for Osaifu-Keitai, and a USB Type-C port. Other features include Android 11, a MicroSD card slot (up to 1TB), an in-screen fingerprint sensor, and IP68 certification for dust and water resistance.
There’s no official word on the pricing yet but the phone is scheduled to go on for pre-order starting September 29 via Soft Bank in three color options – black, white, and purple.
TECNO smartphones have gained popularity among the young generation in multiple countries across the world. Part of this growth is spurred on by the brand’s award-winning and widely respected TAIVOS™ Labs, which focuses on innovative and cutting-edge technological breakthroughs for mobile imaging technology. TECNO’s labs have been involved in numerous in-depth research and analysis that contributed to many new camera innovations that we see today. We’ll soon see the fruits of this lab via new features on its upcoming smartphones like the TECNO Camon 18 Premier.
We talked to Jiangtao Li, Senior Director of TECNO Imaging Product and Head of TECNO TAIVOS™ Labs to learn more about the lab and also to learn about how he reimagines the future of mobile camera technology.
Jiangtao Li, Head of TECNO TAIVOS Lab
When asked about how the lab came about, Jiangtao Li said: “With TAIVOS, our objective is to provide users with the best camera and video functions. Based on these grand objectives, our TAIVOS laboratory studies our devices extensively in order to make some deeper innovations that our users will enjoy and benefit from. We want to redefine how the mobile camera is perceived and what it can do for our users.”
TAIVOS™ Lab, which is short for TECNO AI Vision Optimization Solution Lab, was set up to enhance photography and videography through the latest technology. With this goal in mind, one of TECNO’s grand challenges it had to overcome– to cater to the many varying views of beauty over different regions and cultures, combining the best of the past and the present.
With this awareness that beauty can be subjective and very individualized, TAIVOS™ Lab has established various localized Research Centers across the world, in Africa, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and more. TECNO adds that their research team has successfully produced more than 6,120 Evaluation Scenarios that spanned across 115 countries. TECNO is putting in so much effort, according to Li, because it is not enough to advance technology, but also it is important to build it with diversity in mind, so that everyone can enjoy and utilize mobile imaging technology together.
TAIVOS™ Lab’s final products have continually exceeded the expectations of consumers, producing many successful commercialized features. Specifically, TECNO TAIVOS™ certified cameras can reach a remarkable 4,500 fine-tuning settings thanks to the 3A Algorithm and ISP (Image Signal Processor) module. Pictures that are inclusive of all demographics and all three primary skin types, particularly those with darker skin tones, are sharpened. A comprehensive Material Library covers nine skin types and 76 categories so that everyone, regardless of demographic, gets to enjoy these improved features. On TECNO’s upcoming camera flagship, the CAMON 18 Premier, these optimizations enable excellent visuals even in low-light situations.
Another major breakthrough of TECNO TAIVOS™ Lab is in the advancement of the Screen Inspection Process. TECNO screens and cameras are fine-tuned for up to a half-year apiece throughout this procedure to provide the most bright and effective colors for its users. This has brought about many learnings for TECNO, as lighting is one major issue for mobile camera users that inhibits them from creating professional-level photos and videos. Li wants to democratize the pleasures of taking a good photo, and technology can be a big aid to people looking to gain confidence in their photography skills.
TAIVOS™ Lab’s innovative deep technologies are also evident in its Image Algorithm Technology. Using AI algorithms for Image Super-Resolution, low-resolution images caused by digital zoom can be recovered. TAIVOS™ Lab’s intelligent AI can gather information through multiple frames, analyze individual pixels, and reduce noise. Even for those with close to no photography skills, images on TECNO’s upcoming flagship will turn out to be clearer, richer in detail, and more true-to-life than ever before.
TECNO Camon 18
TAIVOS™ Lab has also patented various technologies to support the innovative ideas churned out by the lab. For example, featured inside the upcoming CAMON 18 Premier, the new model will also feature a self-developed Galileo Algorithm Engine that includes the “Moon Lock Focus System”, “Lunar Revolution Elimination Algorithm”, “Lunar Fine Section Protection Algorithm”, and “AI Deep Learning Enhancement Algorithm”. Taken together, these algorithms developed by TAIVOS™ Lab’s enhance the details and effects of photos focused on the moon to produce ultra-clear telescopic images. Thanks to this new engine, TECNO says that users can enjoy ultra-long-distance shooting effects comparable to astronomical telescopes and pixel-level image segmentation accuracy all from the comfort of the smartphone in their pocket.
Li states: “In terms of algorithms, we actually have a natural advantage. TAIVOS started five years ago when we established a project department at that time, and then we began to accumulate our data at that time. We have a very large database to support our localized algorithm, and compared to the entire industry, the quality of this local-driven database is high, because firstly, it is very focused, and secondly, we are spending a lot of energy to label the data. That’s because we understand that data is useless if you don’t label it. After we accumulate and label the data, we can do so much more to improve on what we have so that our users will always have the best.”
That data becomes useful in applications such as a cutting-edge gender recognition feature that will come packed in the CAMON 18 Premier. With a full understanding that males and females have unique facial traits and have different desires when it comes to taking selfies, the gender recognition AI protects the details of your natural features – men with beards can enhance them, while women can enable the technology to deliver beautiful lashes.
Li concludes: “TAIVOS™ Lab has allowed us to enable our users to analyze and recombine photos on a pixel level, bringing out the best photos for our users. Now with the CAMON 18 Premier, we are extending this technology to video. Hardware is only half the battle. We work incessantly to improve our software to bring the best user experience to our customers. TAIVOS™ Lab is at the forefront of mobile imaging technology today and we will keep you excited for years and decades to come.”
The TECNO CAMON 18 Premier is slated to launch in October and we can expect it to feature some very interesting innovations developed by the TAIVOS lab at its highly-anticipated launch.
The US FCC (Federal Communications Commission) stated earlier this week that it would be launching a new program to help replace all the Huawei made equipment in the country’s networking infrastructure.
According to a Reutersreport, the US FCC will be opening a 1.9 billion US Dollars program that will reimburse US telecom carriers, specifically rural ones, in order to aid in the removal/replacement of networking gear from the Chinese tech giant. For those unaware, Huawei was labeled as a national security threat by the US Commerce Department, who also added the brand into its trade blacklist as well. Now, the government seeks to further remove its presence from its network entirely.
While it Huawei and ZTE were designated as national security threats to communications, an order of “rip and replace” isn’t so simple. This holds especially true for rural carriers that would potentially face high costs and difficulty finding works that can remove and replace the equipment made by the Chinese firms. Furthermore, the initial eligibility criteria were for companies that had fewer than 2 million or lesser customers, but that has since been raised to 10 million or lower customers.
Back in September 2020, the FCC had estimated that the cost of total removal and replacement would be around 1.837 billion US Dollars. And now, it seems that the US is accelerating its plans to ban approvals for equipment in the nation’s telecom networks that were made by entities designated as a national security threat.
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