Aside from the CIVI smartphone that was unveiled by Xiaomi today, the company equally announced some smart ecosystem products. One of them is the MIJIA Treadmill. Xiaomi has often launched treadmills under the WalkingPad brand which isn’t wholly owned by the company. The MIJIA Treadmill is the brand’s first treadmill launched under the MIJIA brand.
The MIJIA Treadmill focuses on health and just like its progenitors, it adopts a minimalist folding design, making it easy for it to be stored by just one person. With just the turn of a knob, the treadmill can be folded swiftly. When folded, it is just 19.2 cm thick and there are rollers to move it to where it to the storage point.
The treadmill adopts a seven-layer structure with super shock absorption effect. The device also has a large running area of 480mm x 250mm, with unlimited pace and smoother running. The soft rubber running belt enhances friction and resilience, and effectively protects the knee to avoid injury.
Furthermore, it has a built-in 1.25HP high-torque and low-noise motor. While stably outputting surging power, it greatly reduces running noise, so that the whole family can enjoy the fun of exercise.
According to reports, the MIJIA Treadmill supports intelligent speed regulation and is known as a personal trainer for running at home. It can support collaborative wearable device linkage perception. Users only need to pair the wearable device and start the treadmill, open the Xiaomi wearable app, link heart rate data, and monitor their exercise sessions.
At the same time, the user does not need to manually operate at all, just start the treadmill to automatically activate the wearable device to enter the exercise mode, synchronize the detection data, and synchronize the data in real-time, and even intelligently adjust the speed through the heart rate data to maintain the best heart rate zone.
In addition, the Mijia treadmill also supports intelligent linkage with the whole house, including smart products such as TVs, air conditioners, air purifiers, and speakers, which can automatically respond according to the running status of the treadmill, providing a more comfortable exercise environment and atmosphere.
The MIJIA Treadmill is priced at 2,499 yuan (~$386) and will be officially on sale from September 27. Early buyers will get the Mi Band 6 NFC version free for a limited period.
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Cubot Max 3 Smartphone is now available at a heavily discounted price of $133.99 only from the Official Cubot Store at AliExpress. This is a limited-time offer.
You can now buy Cubot Max 3 Smartphone at a discounted price of $133.99 only at AliExpress. This deal is applicable on orders made from China, Spain, and Italy warehouse. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.
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Lenovo yesterday unveiled a new smart projector domiciled in the mid-range segment. The product is dubbed Lenovo Smart Projector T500. It adopts a compact size but delivers high-definition resolution and ultra-high brightness.
The Lenovo Smart Projector T500 comes in a pure white appearance, decorated with wavy texture wrapped in high-grade fabrics. The color won’t fade easily and integrates well into the home style.
The T500 features DLP projection technology and is equipped with a 0.33-inch DMD digital micro-mirror chip, with 1.05 million micro-mirrors. It can achieve 1080p physical resolution and is compatible with 4K resolution. The device also supports HDR10, HLG dual high dynamic decoding, and a new generation of EEP image quality engines. The projector has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, and the brightness is as high as 1400 ANSI lumens, which is quite high in home projectors.
It uses a projection ratio of 1.2:1, a projection aspect ratio of 16:9, and a projection distance of 0.8-8 meters. The recommended projection size is 60-120 inches, and the adjustable focus range is 20-300 inches. It supports automatic omnidirectional focusing and automatic trapezoid as well as wireless projection.
The Smart Projector T500 is integrated with two 8W full-range speakers, with silk direct injection, high tenacity silver basin, 740ml sound cavity, Dolby Audio, and DTS sound certification. It also supports independent Bluetooth audio mode.
In terms of the processor, the T500 is powered by a quad-core Morningstar T972-H processor with 2GB DDR memory, 32GB eMMC flash memory. It features support for dual-band Wi-Fi support and is equipped with a built-in three-dimensional partition cooling system with four copper tubes with optical machine temperature as low as 50°C.
Lenovo Smart Projector T500 is priced at 3,899 yuan (~$604), with a starting price of 2,999 yuan (~$464). It will be available on Lenovo’s official website, Lebei, JD.com, Tmall, etc from September 30 but is presently on pre-sale.
Lenovo also unveiled a T500 Dunhuang Museum co-branded model, priced at 3999 yuan (~$619), and with an initial price of 3499 yuan (~$541).
Baseus Blade 100W 20000mAh Power Bank which generally retails for $100 is now available at a discounted price of $75.39 only at AliExpress. Please note that this power bank can be used to charge your laptops, tablets, gaming devices, and smartphones. This deal ends on 30 September.
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We recently posted a hands-on video of the X70 Pro+ and our first impressions of the device were pretty good. We felt it was a phone with almost no shortcomings, with the ability to capture superb photos. Now, after plenty of days of playing around with the device, we have a renewed appreciation for the X70 Pro+.
So what new discoveries have we made in the last few days? Let’s check them out.
Vivo 60 Pro+ vs X70 Pro+
The X60 Pro+ took second place in our Best Camera comparison two months ago, proving that Vivo’s imaging system is already very good. But can the newly released Vivo X70 Pro+ take things one step further and become the strongest imaging flagship phone in the second half of this year?
vivo X70 Pro Plus Full Review: Camera Performance
Let’s look at the hardware part first. Compared to the X60 Pro+, the 2x portrait lens has been upgraded from 32MP to 12MP IMX663, and the main camera has an additional piece of Zeiss optical glass. And most importantly, it is equipped with Vivo’s own V1 chip for the first time. This chip helps brighten photos and reduce noise while also decreasing power consumption.
When compared to the X60 Pro+, the new X70 Pro+ has a significantly less saturated style, which is closer to true colors. If you still think it’s too saturated, try the new Zeiss color mode, which further reduces saturation compared to Vivo’s AI color mode. Personally, I would still prefer Vivo’s automatic AI color mode.
Main Camera
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Note that the additional ZEISS optical glass brings in very few improvements to the X70 Pro+’s main camera, except for a slightly better highlight control in the presence of light. The upgraded Zeiss T* coating is an improvement in purple-fringing control in the daytime. But this coating is not perfect, as the photo angle has to be chosen very carefully to avoid them completely.
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The ultra-wide-angle lens on the X70 Pro+ has no hardware upgrades at all, so it performs almost exactly the same as the X60 Pro+. But the purple-fringing issue is significantly lessened like the main camera. Although its main camera has improved and ultra-wide-angle lens has not improved significantly, it still maintains the high standard of last year and is in no way weaker than flagship phones of other brands.
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Let’s focus on the newly upgraded 2x portrait lens. The new portrait lens is much better than the previous generation in terms of dynamic range. And because the size of the sensor has become larger and OIS has been added, there is less noise in the picture and there won’t be any blur because of handshake. Because the amount of pixels has also been reduced, you can see obvious signs of sharpening when you zoom in. The new portrait lens has a longer focus distance, so unlike the X60 Pro+ you can’t get too close to the subject when using 2x portrait mode.
Zoom Performance
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Like we mentioned in our Best Camera Smartphones video two months ago, the X60 Pro+’s choice of 5x zoom in night mode would crop through the main camera instead of shooting with a periscope telephoto lens, resulting in worse photo quality than in normal mode. This issue is fixed on the X70 Pro+. And even in normal mode, image purity, dynamic range, and sharpness are improved. This 5x periscope telephoto on the X70 Pro+ is substantially more usable with the new algorithm.
Judging from the previous samples, the V1 chip doesn’t seem to do much for photos. But Vivo says the V1 chip also enhances the photo experience by allowing the X70 Pro+’s viewfinder to preview in real-time in dark conditions. While, in the actual test, it is true that the preview screen of X70 Pro+ with V1 chip is a little better, but the difference is not much compared to the X60 Pro+ without this V1 chip. The actual photos taken are also different from the preview, so it looks like there is still room for improvement for the V1 chip.
One phenomenon that has existed since the X60 Pro+ and is still present on the X70 Pro+ is the algorithm for intelligent lens switching. For example, you click on 2x zoom in normal mode, but the x70 Pro+ will not always shoot with a 2x portrait lens, it will intelligently determine which lens to shoot based on the environment. Look at these 2x zoomed-in photos here, one taken with the x70 Pro+ in auto mode with intelligent judgment cropping with the main camera, and one taken with my manual Professional mode switching the 2x portrait lens. Clearly, its AI has made a mistake. So although the AI is mostly accurate, I would still like to have control over which lens I choose to take photos with. There also has been some incredible bugs in the days of our experience with the phone, such as this night mode photo, which is a very weird bug. Hopefully, the next version of the system update will fix it. So the X70 Pro+’s imaging system is not as perfect as we thought.
Video Recording
The X70 Pro+’s video recording is also of great interest to many people. The specs that each lens can record are unchanged from the X60 Pro+. The portrait lens and periscope telephoto support up to 1080p 30FPS video recording. Gimbal’s stabilization is better than the previous generation, and the jelly effect is much lessened. However, the dynamic range of the main camera and ultra-wide-angle lens basically remain the same as the x60 Pro+. The V1 chip’s optimization of video recording is reflected in the noise control, as there’s less noise than the X60 Pro+, but the relative picture also becomes more blurred. This time, the new Horizontal line anti-shake mode has been added. However, it is not recommended using it unless for special situations, because it only supports 1080P 30FPS recording.
vivo X70 Pro Plus Full Review: Hardware
As a flagship phone rather than a camera, its other hardware specifications must also be strong enough to be called Vivo’s strongest flagship phone. vivo X70 Pro+ is now not only available in vegan leather, the black version in our hands has a frosted glass back panel. And the frosted texture is relatively rough and will reflect some light spots in the sunlight. Next to the lens is a ceramic decorative plate. Because of the high reflectivity, you can even take a selfie with the main rear camera when the light is better.
While the X60 Pro+ lacked IP68 waterproofing, X-axis linear motor, and stereo speakers, these features are present on the X70 Pro+, and it also has a separate HiFi chip. It can be said that in the basic features of the X70 Pro+ there is nothing missing, but it comes at the cost of larger body size and heavier weight.
vivo X70 Pro Plus Full Review: Display
Taking good photos also needs a great screen to show it off. This time, the X70 Pro+ has a very large screen upgrade. With 2K resolution, 120Hz, the latest Samsung E5 light-emitting material, and support for LTPO dynamic refresh rate technology, this screen should theoretically be one of the most powerful screens available. But in reality, it’s a bit disappointing.
Compared to the Mi 11 Ultra, the x70 Pro+ screen appears slightly greenish and rainbow-streaked when viewed from the side. And it still has a larger curved section that can be shadowed and greenish. The fingerprint recognition is positioned downward, which is less convenient to press. In the past few days, we found that when you press the screen for a long time and then swipe, the response of the screen will become slower. We don’t know if this is intentional or a system bug, but when you use the web or Twitter, this slowdown is not a good feeling.
Of course, a flagship phone should use a flagship chip. The core specification is still the same: Snapdragon 888+, LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1. The Benchmark Test results are shown in the chart. Although the scores look good, the gaming part is more of a test of heat dissipation. Unfortunately, the gaming performance of the X70 Pro+ and X60 Pro+ is about the same.
Even when playing light games like PUBG, the X70 Pro+ can’t stabilize at 90FPS with Smooth Graphics 90 PFS settings, and larger games like Genshin Impact are even more difficult to handle. The frame rate curve also shows that Vivo is limiting the performance output of the x70 Pro+. Just when we thought it was unlikely that the X70 Pro+ would be able to play large games smoothly, we found that the V1 chip’s frame interpolation feature could be used in games, allowing them to run at 45 FPS with the screen displaying 90 FPS. In practice, the games run very stable and smoothly, and are also more power-efficient. The downside is that the image is sometimes broken and the delay in control increases. The current version of the game can become very laggy if you turn on and then turn off the frame insertion, and this feature will also be forced off once the temperature is too high. So in real life, this feature is not as good as imagined.
vivo X70 Pro Plus Full Review: Battery Life
The maximum charger power of 55w that we mentioned in the Hands-on video was a mistake on our part. In fact, the maximum power of the charger is 66w, but the phone only supports up to 55w charging power, which is the same as the X60 Pro+. What is different is that the x70 Pro+ also supports 50w wireless charging. Wired charging takes ten minutes to charge to 32%, thirty minutes to charge 80%, and 47 minutes to fully charge. Although charging with Vivo’s own charger is fast, it’s painful if you charge with other brands’ chargers. Even if you charge with a third-party charger that supports the PD protocol, the maximum power is only about 10w. The phone only charges about 6% every 10 minutes.
Battery capacity has improved compared to the previous generation, 4500mAh is the average level in the 5G era. TikTok consumes 3% for half-hour and 4% for online video.
vivo X70 Pro Plus Full Review: Verdict
It’s great to see that the X70 Pro+ is an improvement across the board, not just in the camera department. Many of the shortcomings of last year’s X60 Pro+ have been made up, on the X70 Pro+. But it’s not as perfect as Vivo advertised, and there are many issues and bugs that still need to be fixed. If Origin OS can fix the mentioned bugs and further improve usability, the next X80 Pro+ might really become the perfect photo flagship phone.
Yesterday, at the HONOR Life launch event in China, the brand announced three laptops. One of them was HONOR MagicBook V 14, which we covered a few hours ago. In this article, let’s take a look at the HONOR MagicBook 16 series, which includes HONOR MagicBook 16 and HONOR MagicBook 16 Pro.
HONOR MagicBook 16, MagicBook 16 Pro Specifications and Features
The two models in the HONOR MagicBook 16 series are almost identical to each other. The only major difference between the two is the presence of a dedicated GPU in the Pro variant.
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As their names suggest, the duo sports a 16.1-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD), 137 PPI, 144Hz refresh rate, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. This matte screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 170° viewing angle, and an 87.3% screen-to-body ratio. The TÜV Rheinland-certified display supports 100% sRGB color gamut and 300 nits brightness.
Both the laptops are powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor paired with 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD. Additionally, the Pro version comes in NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 dedicated GPU variants. On the other hand, the vanilla model also comes powered by a less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor but the RAM and storage remain the same.
Further, the notebooks feature a full-size backlit keyboard with a trackpad, a 720p HD webcam, and a fingerprint sensor. They also have dual speakers, dual microphones, and NFC for HONOR Magic-Link (Multi Device Collaboration).
HONOR MagicBook 16 Pro
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On the connectivity front, the computers arrive with dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-C), and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Last but not least, the HONOR MagicBook 16 series runs Microsoft Windows 10 Home Edition and is backed by a 56Whr battery with support for 65W fast charging.
HONOR MagicBook 16, MagicBook 16 Pro Price and Availability
The HONOR MagicBook 16 series will retail for the following price tags in China.
Both the notebooks are already up for pre-order in the country. The HONOR MagicBook 16 Pro will go on sale on September 30, followed by HONOR MagicBook 16 on October 8.
There’s no official word on the availability of these computers outside mainland China. But there’s a chance that they may debut in international markets.
Fenruien Hardshell Anti-theft Backpack which generally retails for $80 is now available at a highly discounted price of $44.36 only at AliExpress. This deal ends on 30 September.
Fenruien Backpack does not need any special introduction as the design and quality of the brand speaks for itself. This backpack is the perfect companion for adventure enthusiasts and tech-savvies. It is a fashionable backpack fitted with all the creature comforts required for safe and happy travels.
Key Features:
Hardshell Geometric design
Waterproof and Stain resistant
Anti-vibration
Easily fit a 15.6-inch laptop
TSA – password anti-theft lock
USB charging port
3D EVA material
EVA – anti-impact board- to keep your contents safe from impact
Generally retailing for $80, you can now buy Fenruien Hardshell Anti-theft Backpack (Upgraded Version) at a discounted price of $44.36 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is the original product, being sold by the Official Fenruien store. This deal ends on 30 September. So place your order asap.
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Tronsmart Apollo Air Earphones which generally retails for $85 is now available at a discounted price of $65.59 only at AliExpress. This deal ends on 30 September.
Tronsmart Apollo Air Earphones is a premium earphone that comes with an advanced Qualcomm QCC3046 chip and a customized graphene driver for exceptional and unrivaled sound quality. The combination of six mics and cVc 8.0 technology gives you crystal clear calls and the latest Bluetooth v5.2 ensures a stable and seamless connection. With three dedicated sound modes viz: ANC On, ANC Off, and Ambient Sound you can use the earphones at different places and for different scenarios like travel, studies, exercise, etc.
Key Features:
Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation – 35dB
Qualcomm® aptX™ audio decoding
3 sound modes
Six mics with cVc 8.0 technology for crystal-clear calls
True Wireless Stereo Plus
Bluetooth v5.2
IP45 dustproof and waterproof
Intelligent APP control
Battery: 5 hours on a single charge and 20 hours with the case
Smart one-touch control
Colors: Black and White
Generally retailing for $85, you can now buy Tronsmart Apollo Air Earphones at a discounted price of $65.59 onlyat AliExpress. Please note that this super deal ends on 30 September. So place your order asap.
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Samsung’s mid-range tablet line, the Galaxy Tab A series, is due for a new model that is expected to arrive as the Galaxy Tab A8 2021. A few weeks ago, we got an early look thanks to renders published on the web. Now the same source has revealed the specifications of the device.
The Galaxy Tab A8 (2021) will have a 10.5-inch TFT WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display according to OnLeaks who has partnered with 91Mobiles once again for this leak. We are surprised Samsung isn’t using the same 10.4-inch screen that shipped with the Galaxy Tab A7 2020.
Earlier reports have said the tablet will be powered by a Snapdragon processor like its predecessor but this new leak says otherwise. The Galaxy Tab A8 (2021) will be powered by Unisoc’s Tiger T618 chipset, the same one that is inside the HTC A100 tablet that launched in Russia a few weeks ago.
Samsung will offer the tablet in different configurations depending on the market. Some will have 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage while others will have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage or 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. While not stated, the tablet should have a MicroSD card slot for storage expansion.
The source says the tablet will have a 5MP front-facing camera and an 8MP camera on the rear. The battery capacity is 7040mAh, unchanged from the Galaxy Tab A7 2020. Last year’s model has support for 15W charging and that will likely be carried over to the Galaxy Tab A8 2021. There is also a mention of a fingerprint scanner on the side which seems unlikely for a budget tablet.
When it launches, the tablet will be available in gold, silver, and gray. It is also expected to launch in WiFi-only and LTE variants.
Last week, it was reported that the Lithuanian Defense Ministry had advised users of Xiaomi smartphones in that country to throw away their devices due to unauthorized censorship concerns. Xiaomi has immediately responded with a statement that it has never and will never restrict or block any user behavior. The statement also added that Xiaomi fully respects and protects the rights of all users of its devices.
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Lithuania’s state-run cyber security watchdog, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) had claimed that some Xiaomi flagship smartphones have a built-in ability to detect and censor certain searches relating to issues that may run foul to the official position of the Chinese government. The body noted that the feature had actually been turned off in the European region by Xiaomi, but in fact, still exists.
Xiaomi, in obvious response to the implications of the claim by the Lithuanian government, has now hired an expert to assess the allegation that its smartphones have in-built censorship capabilities. Xiaomi may be caught in the crossfire of recent frosty exchanges between Beijing and Vilnius. Some of the issues related to Lithuania’s seeming recognition of Taiwan. This led to Beijing calling for the withdrawal of the Lithuanian Ambassador to China, while also initiating the recall of its envoy to Lithuania in August.
In a statement, Xiaomi says it disputes the characterization of certain findings in the Lithuanian case, it is engaging an independent third-party expert to assess the points raised in the NCSC report. Although the Xiaomi spokesperson did not disclose the identity of the expert it will be engaging, it is believed that this will be a European organization with sufficient clout and expertise. Xiaomi had also said that its standard approach had been to some advertising applications to shield users from extreme content like pornography and references that may offend local users.
The current claims by Xiaomi are viewed by the Lithuanian Defense Ministry as an admittance that the company indeed has a blacklist of items within its content filtering architecture. They are insisting that this list is politically motivated, possibly in line with official positions from Beijing. Xiaomi, however, continues to insist that it is compliant with the extant regulations of data privacy applicable in the EU.
After taking a break from the smartphone market due to its financial struggles, LeTV (formerly LeEco) is back, and today, it has announced its first smartphone, the LeTV S1. What is special about the new phone is that it comes with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) out of the box!
LeTV says that the decision to use HMS stems from its decision to be open to all ecosystems. So alongside its own services, it is also going with Huawei’s own services. Users who purchase the LeTV S1 will be able to use the phone with products under Huawei’s ecosystem. LeTV is also building a connected platform for its phones, TVs, and other products. Once it is announced, users will also be able to use their LeTV phones to interact with other LeTV products on the platform.
The LeTV S1 not only has HMS Core powering it but its hardware is also provided by Chinese suppliers. For instance, the processor is the Tiger T7510 processor which is from the Chinese semiconductor company, Unisoc. LeTV also said the display and memory are from Chinese companies.
The full specification sheet of the phone wasn’t revealed by the manufacturer but it has been reported that it has an HD+ display with a waterdrop notch for the front-facing camera and there is a 4900mAh battery under the hood. The poster also shows that there are three cameras on the back of the phone along with a fingerprint scanner.
LeTV says the new 5G smartphone is targeted at drivers who work for ride-sharing platforms and delivery services as well as older citizens. It also revealed that its high-end smartphone which it briefly revealed at its conference in May is still in development and will be announced next year.
The LeTV S1 will be available for purchase next month via the LeMall online store. Its full specifications and price should be revealed by then.
OPPO has announced three new products in India at the #ASKOPPO launch event. These are OPPO F19s, OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition, and OPPO Enco Buds Blue. All these products are a special edition of the existing devices, namely OPPO F19, OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G, and OPPO Enco Buds.
OPPO has released these new products ahead of Diwali festive season in India. As mentioned earlier, they are merely a new version of the existing products to celebrate the festival of lights in the country. Hence, apart from newer looks (colors), they are basically the same.
The OPPO F19s comes in a single 6GB + 128GB storage configuration priced at ₹19,990. Customers can pick it up in either Glowing Golden or Glowing Black hue option.
Further, the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition also comes in a single 12GB + 256GB version. The company calls the new color option Majestic Gold and it costs ₹41,990. In other words, it costs ₹2,000 more than the regular Aurora and Stellar Black models.
Lastly, the OPPO Enco Buds now come in a new Blue color version, in addition to White. The new variant is priced at ₹1,999, however, it will be available at a discounted price tag of ₹1,499 during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale from October 3 to 10.
The OPPO F19s is already up for sale, while the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition and OPPO Enco Buds Blue will hit the shelves on October 3. All three products can be purchased from Flipkart, OPPO online store, and retailers across the country.
Last but not least, there are also cashback and EMI offers from multiple banks on these phones. Customers can also avail exchange bonuses and OPPO Enco W11 at only ₹999.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has recently stated that the global shortage of chips that has affected the automobile industry should end by next year, thanks to the construction of new semiconductor plants.
For those unaware, there is an ongoing crisis regarding semiconductors shortages that have affected various industries across the globe. One of the worst affected was car production, which had even halted entirely for certain brands due to supply constraints. Now, Musk stated that “There’s a lot of chip fabrication plants that are being built. I think we will have good capacity for providing chips by next year.” during a joint session with Stellantis and Ferrari Chairman John Elkann at the Italian Tech Week (Via Reuters).
The two of them also agreed on potential support coming from nuclear power to cover the increasing global energy needs. Elon Musk further added that “I am surprised by a recent move away of some countries from nuclear energy, which is safe.” Since the onset of the chip shortage, various major chipmakers began expanding their production capacity to ensure a steady supply of semiconductors. So, we can expect supply to eventually catch up with the explosive demand.
Xiaomi is apparently getting ready for the launch of the new Mi TV Stick (2021 Edition). The latest iteration was spotted on FCC with a model number MDZ-27-AA, along with its specifications in detail.
The 2021 Mi TV Stick was spotted on FCC (via googlechromecast) with a slight change in design over its predecessor. Apart from changes in appearances, it also brings some hardware changes as well, as per the certification. While the remote control itself appears similar to the previous generation, there is a clear difference in networking speeds. The new Mi TV Stick now offers improved downlink and uplink speeds on WiFi, supporting 866.7 Mbps downlink speed using a VHT80 channel and 300Mbps uplink via the HT40 channel.
In other words, users can expect a buffer free experience in 4K content on a stable connection. The speeds are also quite a bit higher than its predecessors 433.3 Mbps of download speed and 150 Mbps of uplink. Under the hood, the new Stick sports an Amlogic S905Y4 paired with a Quad Core Cortex A35 16500+ DMIPS and ARM Mali G31 MP2 GPU that is clocked at 850MHz. This chipset is capable of rendering 4K resolution at 60fps on 10bit.
Other notable features include support for multiple codecs like AV1/H.265/VP9 P-2/AVS2 4Kp30, and H.264. The Mi TV Stick also supports HDR10/10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS HD. IT will sip with a 5W power adaptor and an HDMI extender cable alongside two AAA batteries for the remote. We can expect the latest version to be announced in the market in the arriving few weeks. So stay tuned for more updates.
Rumors regarding the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra have been surfacing over the last couple of weeks. And now, another report has suggested that the top end model of the flagship series will house an S Pen slot.
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According to known tipster IceUniverse, a Dutch publication has stated that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will feature a built in S Pen support. In other words, multiple sources have now revealed that the S Pen will ship along with the Ultra variant this year. This news is also in line with our previous report of the Galaxy S22 Ultra renders which showcased an S Pen slot on the bottom of the device.
If this is true, it would be quite notable considering the South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy Note series usually shipped with S Pen support and a housing slot. Although, since the company did not launch a new Note model this year, the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold3 supported the S Pen. However, both models had users put the stylus inside a case rather than featuring a dedicated slot.
For the Galaxy Note enthusiasts, this might be good news as the high end variant will feature stylus support out of the box and offer various built in functions that they come to expect from a Note smartphone. Although, this implies that the Galaxy S series of flagship devices might be seeing a notable shift in design. This is also in line with another report that we had covered, which stated that the company possibly considering overhauling its Galaxy S lineup into its Note series.
At the Xiaomi CIVI launch event, the company also announced a bunch of ecosystem products. One of these is Xiaomi Watch Color 2, the successor to the Xiaomi Watch Color from late 2019. Let’s take a look a look at what the new smartwatch from Xiaomi has to offer.
Xiaomi Watch Color 2 Specifications and Features
Just like the original Xiaomi Watch Color and the Xiaomi Watch Color Sports Edition, the new Xiaomi Watch Color 2 flaunts a sporty design. The smartwatch features a metal bezel and weighs around 36.3g.
The body of the watch comes in three colors (White, Blue, and Black). However, customers can choose from six different-colored straps (White, Blue, Black, Yellow, Orange, and Green). The last three straps are sold separately, while the first three are part of the default package based on the color of the body.
The wearable sports a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display with a 326 PPI and a 60Hz refresh rate. Users can customize this large screen by applying preferred watch faces from a collection of over 200.
Like any other smart wearable, this one also arrives with a PPG sensor for heart rate monitoring and an SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level monitoring. It also has features like sleep tracking, stress monitoring, breathing training, menstrual cycle tracking, and more.
Further, the smartwatch comes with 117 sports modes and 19 professional sports modes. Since it has a dual-frequency GNSS chip (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS), users need not carry their smartphone for locating tracking during workouts. The product is also 5 ATM water-resistant for durability.
The wearable pair with Android and iOS devices via the Xiaomi Wear application. It not only supports Bluetooth calling and Xiao AI virtual assistant for smart device controls but also limited third-party applications (only on Android). It also has NFC for contactless payments.
Last but not least, the Xiaomi Watch Color 2 is backed by a 470mAh battery, which is rated to last for 12 days on a full charge. The smartwatch takes around 2.5 hours to charge fully via a magnetic charger.
Xiaomi Watch Color 2 Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Watch Color 2 is priced at ¥999 in China. The wearable is already up for pre-order in the country. Customer pre-ordering the smartwatch gets a 100 discount. Hence, they only have to pay 899. The product will go on sale for the first time on September 30.
Since the original Xiaomi Watch Color and Xiaomi Watch Colors Sports Edition made their way to international markets with different brandings like Mi Watch, Mi Watch Revolve, and Mi Watch Revolve Active, the new Xiaomi Watch Color 2 could also release outside mainland China.
The Chinese PC maker has officially revealed the live images of the tablet recently. Looking at the image, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 can be spotted on the far left. On the rear, we can see a vertically stacked camera module along with a long oval, which could be where the stylus will be housed. The other two tablets in the image include the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 and the Xiaoxin Pad Plus that was launched previously.
Notably, the company’s product manager also shared an image that showcased the tablet running the ZUI version 13.0.289, which also showcases support storage expansion via a MicroSD card slot. Although, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will unfortunately not support 5G networking. Based on what we know so far, the tablet will sport an OLED display from Samsung that has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.
A previous leak had also revealed certain other finer details as well. The device will reportedly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. On the rear, it will have a 13MP + 5MP dual camera setup while the front sports an 8MP + ToF dual camera system. Other features include a side mounted fingerprint sensor, a USB 3.1 (Type C) port, and a 10,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.
Xiaomi is expected to launch its next gen flagship series earlier than the previous generations. The device will sport top notch specs and features, and now, a new report has suggested that it will also arrive with certain changes in design.
According to known tipster @数码闲聊站 on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website), the company will be adopting a new packaging process for the Mi 12. This new process would enable the Chinese tech giant to further narrow down the bezels and chin of the device, which would make for a better viewing experience as well. Furthermore, the tipster also added that the curved display in the flagship lineup will be replaced with a hyperboloid solution. The smaller bezels also imply that the device will offer a higher screen to body ratio than its predecessors.
The tipster also added that the arrangement of the triple camera setup n the rear will also adopt a new design. He stated that the module will now include a partition design, which would apparently add to its aesthetic appeal. Notably, the blogger also said that the new camera setup on the Mi 12 series will sport a 50 megapixel primary sensor over the previously reported 200 megapixel sensor. Although, we have no way of confirming this news as of right now, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.
The camera in a smartphone is one of its most important aspects. Apart from just decent performance, many consumers also want a device that is capable in photography as well. Now, a new report has revealed some of the new and interesting camera features that the Google Pixel 6 Pro could offer, which might make it a feature packed handset in the high end market.
For those unaware, the search engine giant’s image processing pipeline and Google Camera app have made the Pixel series one of the best smartphones in terms of camera rankings. And now, a new report from XDADevelopershas suggested that the Pixel 6 series will arrive with improvements to its camera hardware, which will be much more notable than any upgrades that the previous iterations had ever made.
The new improvements also arrive as the company has built a custom chip for its smartphone that will offer it even more control over image processing. A source close to the matter provided XDADevelopers with an unreleased internal version of the Google Camera app that has suggested some camera features that will utilize the new improvements in hardware. Some of these features include, Magic eraser, Face deblur, Scene lock, “Front torch”, and more.
While the company has already revealed the Face deblur feature (with a demo also being showcased), the new Magic eraser might be one of the most interesting upcoming features. A code name discovered on the new Camera app called “swiss” is connected to another feature called “magic eraser.” Although its exact function is unknown, it might be a post processing effect. XDA believes it might even allow users to remove objects or people from a photo that they have taken, as the name suggests.
Other interesting features include motion blur, which is expected to be a motion blur feature that adds the effect in the Google Camera app. Similarly, there was also a code name “naruto” found in the camera app that is related to a feature called scene lock. While the Pixel 6 series doesn’t seem to have a front facing LED flash, the source also found a “Front torch” feature as well that simply turns the Camera UI into beige to light up anything in front of the phone’s display.
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