iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage goes official in China for 5,999 yuan ($928)

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Sep 30, 2021

After launching the iQOO 8 Pro flagship smartphone last month, the Vivo sub-brand has today officially launched a new variant of the same — iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition. The phone packs 12GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

The smartphone comes in a box with Red, Black, and Blue stripes — the same strips that we see on the White-colored device’s back panel, inspired by BMW. There’s also a 55W flash charging car charger bundled in the box.

The iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition is priced at 5,999 yuan (~$928) and will be up for sale in China from 1st October but the company has started taking pre-orders.

In terms of specifications, it remains the same as the standard edition. The device features a new Samsung E5 AMOLED display, making it the first smartphone in the world to have this new panel. It measures 6.78-inch and offers 120Hz LTPO curved panel with 3200 x 1440 pixels resolution. There’s a 10-bit color temperature, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and a contrast ratio of up to 8,000,000:1.

Under the hood, the device comes powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, coupled with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. There’s also an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor with a wider sensing area which is claimed by the company to be able to unlock the device in just 0.2 seconds.

As for the camera department, the phone features a 50MP Sony IMX766V f/1.75 1.0µm PTZ primary camera with a 7P lens, PDAF, and 23mm focal length, along with a 48MP f/2.2 114° ultrawide angle camera with 6P lens, and a 16MP telephoto camera. The front-facing camera is a 16MP sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

It comes powered by a dual-cell 4,500mAh battery and supports 120W fast wired charging, 50W wireless fast charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. This makes it the first iQOO smartphone with support for wireless charging.

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Xiaomi CC11 Pro allegedly hits TENAA, 64MP camera & 4400 mAh battery confirmed

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 30, 2021

A phone bearing the number 2109119BC was spotted on TENAA and it’s alleged that the device is none other than the soon-to-launch Xiaomi CC11 Pro. The listing reveals almost all of its specifications.

As per the listing, the Xiaomi CC11 Pro will have a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 3840 x 2160 resolution that will be capable of displaying 1B colors. The device will sport an under-display fingerprint scanner and will be powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.4GHz.

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Further, as with almost every recent device, the CC11 Pro will be coming with 5G with support for both SA and NSA networks. The power to all of the aforementioned will be supplied via a 4400 mAh battery.

The phone’s photography will be handled through a triple camera module at the rear comprised of a 64-megapixel primary sensor and two 8-megapixel sensors. It will be booting into Android 11 out-of-the-box and will be an extremely lightweight device for its screen size weighing only 166 grams. It’s fairly slim as well measuring at just 6.98mm. This almost puts it in the same league as the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite series.

The Xiaomi CC11 Pro will be coming with a surprisingly diverse storage portfolio comprised of 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB options. Its RAM variants are 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, and 16GB. Its color options are oddly wide as well comprised of all the primary colors and more – red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, black, white, and pink.

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi CC11 Pro along with its non-Pro sibling pretty soon. The Xiaomi CC11 supports expandable storage, something the Xiaomi CC11 Pro lacks. Neither seems to have a headphone jack.

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Sony is fighting with Huawei over its Watch GT trademark

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2021

A new lawsuit has been filed against Huawei. Sony is aiming on fighting the company over one of its trademarks related to its smartwatch. The trademark in question is for the Watch GT.

For those unaware, the Chinese smartphone maker launches its flagship smartwatch series under the “Watch GT” branding. According to LetsGoDigital, the company had applied trademark for the words “GT 3” and “GT 5” at the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), which is where the dispute between Sony Interactive Entertainment and Huawei began. During a trademark application process any third party is allowed to file an objection. So back in 2016, the Japanese tech giant had filed an appeal against Huawei’s trademark.

In 2019, the company had filed another petition against Huawei’s trademarks as well, but, by the time of the second dispute, the Watch GT and GT 2 had already been launched in the global market. Now, Sony aims to continue this fight by filing a lawsuit against Huawei in the European Union back in August 2021. As of right now, the legal procedures are still underway and the results cannot be predicted this early on.

The reason for the company’s objection to the “GT” branding is related to its popular Gran Turismo IP. This is a Japanese series of racing simulation video games that is developed by Polyphony Digital for the PlayStation console, which is owned by Sony. In other words, it aims to gain exclusive rights to the “GT” trademark for its Gran Turismo.

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Vivo X70 Pro+ Wilderness Edition with blue leather back panel launched

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 30, 2021

A special Vivo X70 Pro+ Wilderness Edition was launched today with a leather-textured, blue-colored back panel in China with a price tag of 5,999 Yuan (~$928).

The device comes with a cutting-edge 6.78-inch E5 display with a 2K resolution. Its refresh rate is dynamically adjusted between 120Hz and 1Hz, and it shines with a peak brightness of 1500nits. The display supports 10bit color and the panel has a touch sampling rate of 300Hz.

The Vivo X70 Pro+ is powered by a large 4500mAh battery that can be filled up in a jiffy thanks to 55W flash charging and 50W wireless charging (via: IT Home). It can also be used as a power bank and supports 10W wireless reverse charging. The phone is protected from the elements through IP68 dust and water resistance rating.

A top-of-the-range Snapdragon 888+ processor handles the processing needs of the device. The chip is an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 888 and supports higher clock speeds. The X70 Pro+ sports enhanced UFS 3.1 storage, LPDDR5 RAM, and HID defragmentation technology.

The camera tech of the device is pretty advanced as well thanks to a “self-developed professional V1 video chip” that can not only optimize photos but also enhance the gaming experience due to its ability to add frames in real-time.

Last but not least, the phone comes equipped with Zeiss Optics, ultra-transparent glass lenses that let it have an edge in low-light photography and help reduce glare.

The phone comes in two storage variants, both with a standard 12 gigs of RAM:

12GB+256GB: 5999 Yuan (~$928)
12GB+512GB: 6999 Yuan (~$1,083)

You can watch our review of the Vivo X70 Pro+ through the video given at the bottom of this article.

In addition to the Vivo X70 Pro+ Wilderness Edition, the Vivo X70 has gone on sale in China as well. It is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 processor, has a 4500mAh battery with support for 55W flash charging + 50W wireless flash charging + 10W reverse wireless charging.

This model is being sold at the following prices:

8GB+128GB: 3699 Yuan (~$572)
8GB+256GB: 3999 Yuan (~$619)
12GB+256GB: 4299 Yuan (~$665)

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POCO C31 launched in India with a fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 30, 2021

POCO has officially launched the POCO C31 in India after teasing it for the past few days. The new device from the brand can be considered as a tweaked version of POCO C3 from last year. The only addition the latest model brings is a fingerprint sensor.

POCO C31 Specifications and Features

POCO C31 is almost identical to POCO C3. The only major difference between the two is the presence of a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor on the former. Further, the newer handset arrives in two colors (Royal Blue, Shadow Grey) instead of three.

Other than the above-mentioned factors, the POCO C31 is a POCO C3 inside out. Hence, it sports the same 6.53-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+), 20:9 aspect ratio, and a dewdrop notch. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC paired with 3GB/4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 32GB/64GB eMMC 5.1 storage.

The device houses a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 13MP primary sensor, 2MP macro snapper, and 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it nests a 5MP selfie camera inside the notch.

As for connectivity, the phone supports dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, VoWiFi, single-band WiFi, and Bluetooth 5.0. On the software front, it runs MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

Other features of the handset include a dedicated MicroSD card slot, P2i nano-coating for splash resistance, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroUSB port, a 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

POCO C31 Price and Availability in India

The POCO C31 will retail for the following price tags in India.

3GB + 32GB – ₹8,499 ($114)
4GB + 64GB – ₹9,499 ($128)

The phone will go on sale during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. It will be available at discounted price tags of ₹7,999 ($108) and ₹8,999 ($121) from October 2 to 10. Customers can also avail a 10% discount on ICICI Bank and Axis Bank credit/debit card transactions.

Xiaomi CIVI first sale brings in over 200 million Yuan in just 5 minutes

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2021

Earlier today (30th September 2021), the Xiaomi CIVI went on sale for the first time in China. Within just 5 minutes of the sale going live, the new smartphone managed to bring in over 200 million Yuan (roughly 31 million US Dollars) in sales.

Talking about the device first, the CIVI was just unveiled by the Chinese tech giant earlier this week. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chip that is paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. So, the device is available in multiple variants and starts from 2,599 Yuan (roughly 400 US Dollars). Apart from notable specs in the upper mid range segment, the company offers the device with skin renewal technology that uses deep learning skin characteristics to reconstruct facial imperfections such as blemishes, acne, and more.

Now, a new image poster shared by the brand’s Product Manager (@Cici_老魏) revealed that the device’s first sale was quite successful. The CIVI was available across multiple channels and managed to bring in 200 million Yuan in sales in just under 5 minutes. In other words, the device is already popular in the company’s home country. Xiaomi stated that the device targets the youth and specifically women, offering excellent portrait shooting capabilities. This skin rejuvenation feature is offered through the handset’s 32 megapixel Samsung GD1 lens that also features autofocus and dual soft LED flash.

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Vivo X70 series launched in India, with 120Hz display, Zeiss Lens, & more

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2021

The Vivo X70 series has just been launched in India. While the lineup originally has three models, only the two Pro variants are making it to the Indian market with top notch specs and features.

X70 Pro

Talking about the X70 Pro first, it sports a 6.56 inch FHD+ AMOLED curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The front features a centered punch hole for the 32 megapixel selfie camera screen with support for HDR10. Under the hood, a Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC runs the device along with 8GB or 12GB of RAM with 128GB and 256GB of internal storage.

On the rear, the X70 Pro offers a quad camera setup with a 50 megapixel primary camera, two 12 megapixel portrait and ultra wide angle lens, along with an 8 megapixel periscope lens. The primary shooter also features gimbal stabilization while all the lenses feature Zeiss coating. It is powered by a large 4,540mAh battery pack that supports up to 44W Flash Charge.

X70 Pro+

Arriving at the higher end X70 Pro+, the flagship smartphone features a larger 6.78 inch 2K (3200 x 1440) display. The panel is a 10 bit Samsung E5 AMOLED screen, which has a 120Hz variable refresh rate, a maximum brightness of 1500 nits, and 300Hz touch sampling rate (1000Hz max). The display has received an A+ certification rating from DisplayMate. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ runs the device along with LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage. In India, the device will be available in a single storage variant, namely 12GB + 256GB model.

The camera module on the rear features a 50 megapixel primary sensor that uses Samsung’s GN1 sensor, which is paired with a 48 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, 12 megapixel portrait lens, and an 8 megapixel periscope lens. Under the hood, a 4,500mAh battery pack power the device that supports 55W fast charging and 50W wireless Flash Charge as well.

You can even check out our review for this handset by clicking here or even have a look at our video that is linked below.

Pricing, Colors, and Availability

The Vivo X70 Pro will be available in two colors, namely Aurora Dawn and Cosmic Black. Meanwhile, the X70 Pro+ is available in single Enigma Black color variant. The X70 Pro models set to go on sale starting from October 7 while the X70 Pro+ model will be available for purchase starting from October 12, although, pre-bookings for all models are currently live, so here are their prices:

X70 Pro (8GB + 128GB) – 46,990 INR (roughly 630 US Dollars)
X70 Pro (8GB + 256GB) – 49,990 INR (roughly 670 US Dollars)
X70 Pro (12GB + 256GB) – 52,990 INR (roughly 710 US Dollars)
X70 Pro+ (12GB + 256GB) – 79,990 INR (roughly 1,070 US Dollars)

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OPPO confirmed to launch tablets and foldables

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 30, 2021

OPPO is long-rumored to enter the tablet category. When the company unveiled ColorOS 12 based on Android 12, it revealed that the latest version of its mobile software is compatible with different form factors, including tablets and foldables, thanks to a new responsive device. Today, one of the top executives of the firm officially confirmed the arrival of tablets and multi-form smartphone products.

OPPO ColorOS 12 Responsive Design Smartwatch Smartphone Foldable Tablet Smart TV — ColorOS 12’s ‘Responsive Design’ adapts to different form factors.

At a partner summit, Liu Bo, Vice President of OPPO and President of OPPO China, disclosed the company’s plans for high-end products, IoT products, and eCommerce strategy.

According to a report by Sina Technology, the OPPO exec confirmed that his company will launch its first tablet in the first half of 2022. In case you missed it, vivo is also set to release its first tablet around the same time.

The exec also revealed that OPPO will be also debuting ‘multi-form smartphone products’. In other words, the firm will be launching foldables and similar unique devices. But unfortunately, he did not give a specific timeline for their release.

Last year, the tech giant showcased a rollable concept smartphone called OPPO X 2021. It even announced a tri-fold concept smartphone design in partnership with a Japanese design firm called ‘nendo’. Hence, we can expect a commercial version of these products.

Talking about high-end devices (¥4,000+), Liu Bo disclosed that OPPO is currently the third-largest premium Android OEM in the overall Chinese smartphone market and the second-largest in the Chinese offline smartphone market. He also said that the awareness of the OPPO Find X3 series has increased from 46% to 60%.

Further, with OnePlus becoming a sub-brand of OPPO after the merger, the company’s eCommerce business is also growing strong with a presence on popular retailers like JD, Suning, GOME, Pinduoduo, and others, in addition to its own Huantai Mall.

Lastly, OPPO will continue to release new products across different IoT product categories like truly wireless earphones, fitness trackers, smartwatches, smart TVs, and more.

Russia threatens to ban YouTube, calls for “zero tolerance”

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2021

Earlier this week, Russia threatened to ban YouTube as the popular video sharing platform removed the Russian state backed broadcaster RT’s German language channels from its website. This urged the Kremlin to call for ‘zero tolerance’ towards the online platform.

According to a Reuters report, the online video streaming platform, owned by Alphabet Inc, has deleted the state backed broadcaster RT’s channels on Tuesday. YouTube stated that the channel was removed from its website as it breached its COVID-19 misinformation policy. Furthermore, the company also added that it would block all anti vaccine content from its platform as well. This marks its expansion outside of just Coronavirus, and includes content that alleges vaccines cause chronic health effects or other form of misinformation regarding the vaccines.

On the other hand, Russia stated that it was considering retaliating against German media and also accused YouTube of “unprecedented information aggression” over the deletion of the RT channels. This also marks the spark of new friction between the Russian government and a tech giant. Russian state communications regulator Roskomnadzor stated that it has written to Google and demanded that YouTube should lift the restrictions on RT channels.

If the company fails to comply, then the government could partially or fully restrict access to YouTube in the region. As of right now, Google has declined to comment on the matter. Additionally, the government could also impose other measures to ensure YouTube complies with its laws, as per Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. He further added that “There should certainly be zero tolerance for this kind of breaking of the law.”

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Some iPhone 13 users report intermittent touch issues, older models affected too following iOS 15

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 30, 2021

Several Apple iPhone 13 series users are reporting intermittent touch screen issues on iOS 15 wherein their device doesn’t respond to touch inputs on certain parts of the display or even the entire panel. Users say that the only way to temporarily work around the problem when it strikes is by rebooting the device.

Posts on Reddit, Twitter, and Apple forums related to the issue all more or less say the same thing – the iPhone 13 touch sensitivity is screwed, requiring repeated taps for touches to register (via: MacRumors).

Anyone's iPhone 13 not registering touch events consistently? Is that an app thing, an iOS 15 thing, or my iPhone 13 thing

— Arnold Kim (@arnoldkim) September 29, 2021

@AppleSupport @Apple is just me or Iphone 13 Pro has some problems of sensitivity with some apps on the upper corners?

— Francisco Gonzalez (@miamifl786) September 29, 2021

The problem seems to vary from user to user. While some say that it occurs with all apps and the entire screen, others have observed that certain sections of the touch – particularly the upper corners – are more affected. The entire lineup seems to be plagued by touch screen issues, or at least the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

The cause is unknown at the moment, although isolated cases could be narrowed down to possible hardware malfunctions. However, a few reports following the iOS 15 update on older models point towards the possibility of something being wrong with the update itself.

After all, bugs on iOS 15 aren’t exactly a rare occurrence. MacRumors reports that the update has been tormented with problems, including bugs related to the ‌iPhone 13‌ and the Apple Watch, device storage, Apple Music, and widgets, on top of possible security vulnerabilities. Apple has promised to release an update to address some of the problems affecting iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 devices though.

The fixes may be brought along with an iOS 15.0.1 update, but there are chances that Apple may instead directly release iOS 15.1 when it clears beta testing next month.

That said, it is worth mentioning here that YouTuber and Apple beta specialist Zollotech in his latest video observed that the iPhone 13 touch issues seem to have been fixed on iOS 15.1 beta, according to his limited time with the build. Those affected can thus take a sigh of relief.

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Moto Tab G20 launched with 8-inch HD+ display, 5,100mAh battery, and stock Android

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 30, 2021

Motorola has unveiled a mid-range tablet called the Moto Tab G20 in India. The new tablet from the Lenovo-owned company offers key specs like an 8-inch IPS display, a large-sized battery, and a stock Android experience. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Moto Tab G20.

Moto Tab G20 specifications and features

The Moto Tab G20 has an 8-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels. It is equipped with TDDI technology that promises crisp and clear visuals.

The Helio P22T chipset is at the helm of the Moto Tab G20. It has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. For more storage, the device offers a dedicated storage slot. It runs on the stock version of Android 11 OS. The tablet is equipped with a dedicated Google Kids Space that offers pre-loaded content and customizations for children as well as parental controls.

The Tab G20 has a 5,100mAh battery that promises long-lasting battery life. It is equipped with a pair of speakers that are powered by Dolby Atmos Audio. It has a front camera of 5-megapixel, and its back panel features a 13-megapixel rear camera without flash.

The Tab G20 tablet offers connectivity features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. As far as the design is concerned, the G20 features a sleek metal body with a premium finish. The Tab G20 is rebranded version of the Lenovo Tab M8 (3^rd Gen) that debuted in June in other markets.

Moto Tab G20 price in India

The Moto Tab G20 has arrived with a price tag of Rs 10,999 (~$148) in India. It comes in Platinum Grey color only. The tablet will be available for purchase from Oct. 2 through Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale. To sweeten the deal, buyers will be able to take advantage of offers of Rs 1,000 (~$13) additional discount on exchange as well as discounts through credit/debit cards during the BBD sale.

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Honor Pad V7 is now available for purchase in China; price starts at 1,899 yuan ($294)

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Jeet

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Sep 30, 2021

At the Honor Smart Life event last week, the brand had launched the Honor Pad V7 as the standard version of the Tab V7 Pro that was launched last month in the firm’s home market. Now, the latest Honor Pad V7 is officially available for purchase in China.

The base Wi-Fi-only model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at 1,999 yuan (~$308) but will be available at a discounted price of 1,899 yuan (~$294) during the first sale. There’s also 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model priced at 2,299 yuan (~$355). The tablet comes with 5G connectivity support, which is priced at 2,599 yuan (~$402) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model.

The Honor Pad V7 features a 10.4-inch LCD display with a 2K screen resolution (2000 x 1200 pixels), a 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and blue-light protection. It also comes with support for Magic-Pencil 2 stylus.

It has a video enhancement feature that dynamically adjusts the contrast depending on the content on the screen. It also packs quad speakers with DTS:X Ultra, making it a good choice for multimedia content consumption.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 900T chipset which was announced earlier this month. It is manufactured using a 6nm processor and comes with two Cortex-A78 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores along with a Mali-G68 GPU.

In terms of optics, there’s an 8-megapixel f/2.2 front-facing camera. The device is equipped with a 13-megapixel f/1.8 sensor on the back. Honor says that when making video calls, the front-facing camera will keep the person in focus even when he/she moves.

The device has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 as connectivity options along with an optional 5G support. There’s also a feature called Link Turbo X which combines 5G network with the Wi-Fi network for a faster network with speeds of up to 2.7Gbps.

It is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with Magic UI 5.0 on top and comes with several useful software features, including multi-screen collaboration, extended mode, multi-window multitasking, and more. The tablet comes powered by a 7,250mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging.

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OPPO K9 Pro goes on sale in China with a starting price of 2099 yuan ($324)

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Jeet

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Sep 30, 2021

A few days ago, OPPO officially launched its latest OPPO K9 Pro smartphone in its home country China. Now, the device is available for purchase, carrying a starting price of 2,099 yuan, which is approximately $324.

The smartphone is available for purchase in China in two colors — Obsidian Samurai and Glacial Overture. The base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at 2,199 yuan but will be available for 2,099 yuan (~$324) in the first sale.

There’s also another variant that packs 12GB RAM and 256GB storage and is priced at 2,699 yuan, approximately $417 but during the first-day sale, the device is available at a discounted price of 2,599 yuan (~$402).

Coming to the specifications, the OPPO K9 Pro features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10, a DCI-P3 wide color gamut, and a screen-to-body ratio of 91.7 percent.

Underneath, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. Notably, there’s no support for storage expansion with a microSD card slot.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup that consists of a 64MP f/1.7 primary sensor with a 6P lens, an 8MP f/2.2 super wide-angle camera with a 119º field of view and a 5P lens, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera with a 3P lens that can shoot 4 CM macro photos. On the front, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Other features on the OPPO K9 Pro smartphone include an in-display fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, NFC, dual SIM dual 5G connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB-C port.

The phone runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 11 on top. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 60W Super Flash Charge technology that can charge the battery from 0% to 50% in just 16 minutes.

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Micromax In Note 1 receives a price cut of Rs 1,500 (~$20)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 30, 2021

Back in November 2020, Micromax returned to the smartphone market in India by announcing the In Note 1 and In 1b handsets. Now, the company has announced a permanent price cut of Rs 1,500 (~$20) for the base variant of the In Note 1.

At launch, the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the In Note 1 were priced at Rs 10,999 (~$148) and Rs 12,499 (~$168), respectively. The pricing of the base model was increased to Rs 11,499 (~$157) in May. Later on, it was again made available at its original price.

Micromax-IN-Note-1-White-Green-featured — Micromax In Note 1

Now, Micromax is offering a discount of Rs 1,500 (~$20) only for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the In Note 1. After the price cut, it can be availed for Rs 9,499 (~$128). It comes in green and white colors. The handset can be purchased with the revised pricing through Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale from Oct. 3. Buyers with ICICI and Axis Bank credit cards can get an additional 10 percent discount of up to Rs 1,500 on the device.

Micromax In Note 1 specifications and features

The Micromax In Note 1 has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 48-megapixel (main) + 5-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. It runs on a stock version of Android.

The Helio G85 chipset powers the In Note 1. It comes with LPPDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. A fingerprint scanner is available on the backside of the device.

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iPhone 14 Mini to get replaced by a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max, Four models incoming

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 30, 2021

Recently, there were rumours that the iPhone 14 series will have a complete redesign and it may have four iPhone models. Followed by this news, there was a piece of information that revealed that last year’s iPhone 12 mini didn’t have great sales in comparison to the iPhone 12 Pro Max model. It purported tipsters to suggest that Apple may ditch the mini in favour of a large-sized model. Well, now, the notorious Apple leaker Jon Prosser reveals the same information in addition to some other specs of the iPhone 14 series.

According to Prosser, next year, the iPhone 14 series will have four different models and all of them will have a redesign. Prosser had already shared creative renders of the redesigned 14 series ahead of iPhone 13 launch. The leaker is now back to suggest that it is indeed happening and the Mini is getting away.

Apple is touted to bring the iPhone 14 Max model with a large 6.7-inch display. For starters, it will be the same screen size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max model. The other two phones in the middle would be the base model iPhone 14 with a 6.1-inch screen and a Pro model with again the same screen size. Hence, there won’t be any Mini model.

The major reason for killing the Mini would be the inferior sales of the iPhone 12 Mini. In fact, a report revealed that iPhone 12 Pro Max outsold the other models, thanks to the larger screen size. That said, Apple may take the reports into consideration and offer a large-sized iPhone in the non-Pro series.

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Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S Smart TV with 85-inch 4K 120Hz LCD screen launched in China

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Jeet

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Sep 30, 2021

Hisense has officially launched its flagship TV in China under its Vidda brand. The Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S Smart TV features a massive 85-inch LCD screen with support for 4K resolution, HDR10, and a 120Hz refresh rate.

The newly announced TV offers a screen-to-body ratio of 97 percent and the company has added that it supports MEMC dynamic frame supplement functionality to improve the overall smoothness effect.

The LED-backlit of the Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S uses high-cost red phosphor which the company says increases the BT.709 color gamut value to 130 percent, which is 30 percent higher than the color gamut of the ordinary TV.

Underneath, the device is powered by a quad-core chipset that features four Cortex-A73 cores, coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi and supports attaching an external hard drive to function as NAS cloud storage.

Coming to the audio, the device has built-in 2×18W full-range speakers and a 25W subwoofer. Additionally, there’s a large 2.5L cavity for high-fidelity sound. It also comes with support for Dolby Atmos, Viper, and Dolby + DTS dual decoding.

Hisense is positioning this new flagship Smart TV as an offering for gaming enthusiasts and thus, comes with support for variable refresh rate (VRR). It has HDMI 2.1 interface and uses can connect their PS5, Xbox, or other gaming consoles to take advantage of the 4K 120Hz screen to play high-quality games. The TV can also be connected to Tencent’s START cloud gaming platform for playing games on the television set using a controller.

Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S 85-inch Smart TVThe company adds that it supports multi-protocol screen projection, NFC one-touch screen projection, and is compatible with several third-party services, including Apple AirPlay. It also comes with a speaker mode and AI voice assistant.

The Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S 85-inch flagship Smart TV is priced at 8,499 yuan in China, which roughly converts to $1,314 but those who pre-order the device can get it at a discounted price of 7,999 yuan, which is around $1,237.

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Nothing ear (1) gets a price cut in Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale

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Ashutosh

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Sep 30, 2021

Carl Pei’s Nothing caught a lot of attention for its unique business idea and innovative product roadmap. The first offering by the startup, Nothing ear (1) turned out to be a hit for the kind of features onboard and being placed at such a lower price bracket. While it is being sold for £99, $99, and €99 globally, Indians can get it by paying ₹ 5,999. Well, good news for the Indian fans as the prices are set to further drop during the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale.

Among other big discounts is the Nothing ear (1)’s ₹500 flat price cut that makes it a top deal during Flipkart‘s flagship sale. Not to mention the additional card discounts that follow. The effective price including the price cut puts Nothing ear (1) at ₹5500. If these discounts further add up with the existing discount, these earbuds could be available at somewhere around ₹5000.

Packed in a transparent design Nothing ear (1) offers pure and precisely tuned sound and has features like state-of-the-art noise cancellation, find my earbuds, clear voice technology, and is super lightweight, weighing merely 4.7g.

There will be a bunch of new launches and massive price cuts on some big names including the iPhone 12 series, realme GT, and many more. There are card discounts on Axis and ICICI banks which will straight away offer a 10% discount but with, of course, some cap.

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max supports up to 27W charging speed

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Jeet

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Sep 30, 2021

Before the Apple iPhone 13 series smartphones were launched, it was reported that this time, the technology giant will be adding support for faster charging. While the company has not advertised this, a test conducted by ChargerLAB reveals that the iPhone 13 Pro Max is capable of charging at up to 27W speed.

As per the test, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, when charged with a 30W or higher USB-C power adopter, can be charged at up to 27W speed. For comparison, the last year’s iPhone 12 Pro Max has a top charging speed of 21W to 22W.

However, it’s noteworthy that the iPhone 13 Pro Max doesn’t sustain peak 27W power for the entire charging cycle due to heat considerations but the interesting part is that the device is able to get charged at a slightly faster rate than its predecessor.

The charging test was conducted on the Pro Max model only so we are not sure if the iPhone 13 Pro also supports up to 27W charging. Whatever be the case, it practically doesn’t make any significant difference.

Apple is no longer offering a charger in the retail box when a customer purchases the new iPhone but the company is selling a 30W USB-C power adapter at a price of $49 for anyone who doesn’t have an existing USB-C charger.

The 27W charging speed for the latest iPhone series is still no match when compared to the 65W fast charging support offered by several Android smartphone manufacturers. Some companies are also offering 120W charging and the 200W charging, which has already been unveiled by a couple of brands, is set to debut commercially next year.

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iPad mini 6 “Jelly Scrolling” issue investigation by iFixit corroborates Apple’s argument

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Ashutosh

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Sep 30, 2021

Known for its teardown of smartphones, iFixit now brought iPad mini 6 under their radar and tore the life out of it to find out what’s actually inside it. Other than getting to know more about the processor, battery, Type-C connector, the most awaited bit, from the eyes of the affected lot, is iFixit’s take on the ongoing “Jelly Scrolling” fuss. While the teardown experts suggest this effect is normal, the wobbling is surprisingly much more noticeable on iPad mini 6.

iFixit notes that it is a natural behavior for LCD and OLED displays to exhibit similar display wobbling but it also appears that the jelly scrolling on iPad mini 6 isn’t as minimal as others and is indeed a pain. However, it still remains unclear as to what could be the reason behind its occurrence but it is highly likely to be because of a specific board placement. This means, that there’s no imminent solution to this problem and iPad mini 6 users will have to continue facing the jelly scrolling issue.

The short video of iPad mini 6 disassemblies by iFixit suggests that A15 SoC used is downclocked a bit when compared to what it is in the iPhone 13 series. It is easier to remove the USB-C connector on the new iPad mini when compared to the previous generations. The battery still being adhered to the chassis indicates that early rumors pointing towards Apple mulling a similar move with the device’s battery were void.

iFixit gives the device a 3 out of 10 and claims that the new device is slightly more repairable. The preliminary video doesn’t dive into much detail but a full teardown can be expected in the coming days.

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Realme Q3s bags 3C certification ahead of October launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 30, 2021

Realme will be launching the Realme Q3s smartphone in October in China. It will be the last Q-series phone from the brand this year. A Realme phone with model number RMX3461 and its network variant with model number RMX3463 was recently spotted at the TENAA certification platform of China. Speculations are rife that the RMX3461/3 will be debuting with the Realme Q3s moniker. Ahead of its launch, the Q3s bagged approval from the 3C certification site of China.

The 3C certification of the Realme Q3s reveals that it will carry support for 5G connectivity. It also reveals that its retail package may include a 30W fast charger. A reliable tipster from China had recently claimed that the Q3s will be equipped with a 144Hz refresh rate supporting LCD panel and it will be fueled by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform.

Realme Q3s specifications (expected)

The Realme RMX3461/3 has a 6.59-inch LTPS screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The rear panel of the device features a 48-megapixel main camera and a pair of 2-megapixel snappers.

The 2.4GHz octa-core processor, which appears to be the SD778G chip is present under the hood of the RMX3461/3. It will be arriving with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It will come preloaded with Android 11 OS.

The RMX3461/3 is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It is likely to come in colors like Dark Blue and Dark Purple. At present, there is no word on its pricing.

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