The Indian market has been getting several two-wheeler electric vehicles in the recent past and now yet another such product has been launched in India. An Indian EV maker has launched Detel Easy Plus.
The Detel Easy Plus offers a top speed of 25 kilometers per hour and a range of 60 kilometers on a single charge. It is powered by a 250W motor and comes with tubeless tires, drum brakes, and pedals.
It uses powder-coated metal alloy chassis and has a load-carrying capacity of 170 kilograms. There’s a 20Ah battery placed right below the rider’s seat and the company says that charging the battery from 0 percent to 100 percent takes about 4-5 hours. It has a decent ground clearance of 170mm.
In terms of design, the Detel Easy Plus is different from what companies like Ather and Ola are offering. It has a moped-inspired design, which is quite easy to manufacture and could be cheaper as well.
The company is offering a standard one-year warranty and a two-year warranty or up to 40,000km on the battery pack. The Detel Easy Plus eclectic bike comes in two color options — Metallic Red and Silver Grey.
It is priced at ₹41,999 (~$570) including GST, which is cheaper than almost every two-wheeler eclectic vehicle recently launched in the Indian market. For comparison, Ola S1, launched in India last month, has a starting price of ₹99,999.
The Detel Easy Plus can be booked for a token amount of ₹1,999 and the remaining amount needs to be paid by the customer seven days prior to the delivery of the vehicle. It is currently available through a network of booking partners in three states — Haryana, Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh.
Realme is reportedly working on a new Snapdragon 778G SoC-powered handset for China. A recent report revealed that it will be arriving in the market as a Q-series smartphone. It is now known through Realme’s Vice President for China, Wan Wei Derek that this device will be releasing in the market with the Realme Q3s moniker.
The Realme Q3s is slated for an October launch. Derek claimed that the reason why the device is not called Realme Q4 or Q5 is that the company plans to launch only one Q-series phone in the second half of the year. As compared to the Snapdragon 750G powered Realme Q3, the Q3s will be a comprehensive upgrade with stronger specs.
According to Digital Chat Station, the Snapdragon 778G SoC-powered Realme Q3s will come equipped with a 144Hz LCD panel and it will offer a long battery life. The tipster added that the company will continue to focus on the GT series and Q lineup in China.
Recently, a Realme phone with an RMX3461/3 model number was certified by the TENAA authority. The handset has a 6.59-inch LTPS display FHD+ display, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.
TENAA images of RMX3463
The RMX3461/3 phone is powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core processor and 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. The device may come with 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. The handset has a 4,880mAh battery, which may carry support for rapid charging. It runs on Android 11 OS and comes with a microSD card slot for more storage. The device measures 164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5mm and weighs 199 grams. It may come in colors like Dark Blue and Dark Purple.
Last week, iQOO launched the iQOO Z5 5G in China. Just a few days later, the mid-range smartphone has now debuted in India as well. The brand says that the new device is not a successor to the iQOO Z3 5G but rather an extension. Hence, the company will continue selling the older model.
iQOO Z5 5G Price and Availability in India
The iQOO Z5 5G in two colors variants (Arctic Dawn, Mystic Space) will retail for the following price tags in India starting October 3.
8GB + 128GB – ₹23,990 ($326)
12GB + 256GB – ₹26,990 ($366)
For a limited time during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale (October 3-12), customers can get up to a ₹3,000 ($41) discount through Amazon coupon (₹1,500 off) and HDFC Bank (₹1,500 off) credit/debit card as well as EMI.
iQOO Z5 5G Specifications and Features
The iQOO Z5 5G sports a 6.67-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 16.7 million colors, 1500: 1 contrast ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The screen supports DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10 content, 91.36% screen-to-body ratio, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a centered punch hole.
iQOO Z5 5G (Arctic Dawn)
It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The phone comes with ‘Extended RAM 2.0’ (virtual RAM) feature and a 28837mm² liquid cooling system.
For photography and videography, the device uses a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit (120° FOV), and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, there’s a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
iQOO Z5 5G (Mystic Space)
As far as connectivity is concerned, the handset supports dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO), USB Type-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack. It has all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass.
Other features of the smartphone include a MicroSD card slot, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, linear vibration motor, Funtouch OS based on Android 11, and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 44W FlashCharge fast charging technology.
Xiaomi CIVI, the company’s first CIVI branded smartphone has launched in China. Reports have claimed that the CC9 series that debuted in 2019 has been rebranded as the CIVI. The newly announced Xiaomi CIVI is a selfie-focused phone with an impressive design, which may attract female buyers. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Xiaomi CIVI.
Xiaomi CIVI specifications
The Xiaomi CIVI has a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with curved edges and a punch-hole at the top-center position. It produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. One of the major attractions of the CIVI is a 32-megapixel Samsung GD1 lens, which comes with features like autofocus, dual-soft LED flash, and skin renewal technology. The latter relies on deep learning skin characteristics to reconstruct facial imperfections such as blemishes, acne, and so on.
Xiaomi CIVI
The rear camera setup of the Xiaomi CIVI has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The handset runs on MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS. In terms of design, it features an AG glass on the back and a metallic frame.
The Snapdragon 778G chipset powers the handset with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device ships with a 4,500mAh battery, which carries support for 55W rapid charging. The smartphone offers other features such as dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB-C, an in-display fingerprint scanner, Dolby Atmos powered stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Xiaomi CIVI pricing and availability
The Xiaomi CIVI variants and their prices are as follows:
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,599 Yuan (~$404)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,899 Yuan (~$449)
12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 3,199 Yuan (~$495)
The handset will be available in colors like Light Blue, Shiny Black, and Pink. At present, there is no word on its availability outside China.
Back in May, OPPO launched the OPPO Smart TV K9 Series in China. The company debuted the television in three sizes – 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch. More than four months later, the firm has now announced a 75-inch version of this TV at the OPPO K9 Pro launch event yesterday (September 26).
OPPO Smart TV K9 75” Specifications and Features
The newly launched OPPO Smart TV K9 75” is similar to the OPPO Smart TV K9 65” in terms of specifications. The only differences between the two are display size and storage capacity. As the name suggests, the new model sports a 75-inch screen and comes with 32GB internal storage instead of 16GB. However, the amount of RAM remains 2GB.
Like most mid-range smart televisions these days, the new OPPO TV features a metal frame with a 95% screen-to-body ratio. It sports an LED-backlit (DLED) LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K), 1.07 billion colors, 60Hz refresh rate with MEMC, and 300 nits brightness (typical).
The display has a 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, a color accuracy of ΔE≈1.5, and supports multiple HDR standards (HDR10+, HDR10, HLG). It can also decode and pass HDR10+ content.
The television is powered by a MediaTek MT9652 chipset. This SoC consists of a quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 CPU and an ARM Mali-G52 MC1 GPU.
As for software, it runs ColorOS TV 2.0 with support for leading streaming platforms in China, Xiaobu (Breeno) voice assistant via far-field microphones, NFC-enabled remote control for quick pairing with OPPO smartphones, Tencent START cloud gaming, O Relax, and more.
On the connectivity front, the television arrives with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 3 x HDMI 2.1 (one of them is eARC compatible), 2 x USB 2.0, 3-in-1 AV, digital audio port (optical), DTMB, and Ethernet.
Last but not least, television features a 2-unit speaker system with a maximum output of 30W and Dolby Audio support. It also has support for the 1080p (FHD) external webcam accessory for TV sold by OPPO.
OPPO Smart TV K9 75” Price and Availability
The OPPO Smart TV K9 75” is priced at ¥5,799 ($898) in China. But as part of the launch offer, the company is providing a ¥300 ($47) discount. Hence, customers can purchase the television for ¥5,499 ($851).
Additionally, OPPO is also giving away a webcam worth ¥399 ($62) and Tencent streaming subscription as freebies.
The television is already up for pre-order in the country and will go on sale for the first time on September 30.
Just like the previous models in the lineup, we don’t think this TV will make its way to international markets.
Earlier this month, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 11T series of smartphones earlier this month. Last week, tipster Mukul Sharma claimed that the 11T series is heading for an October release in India. Fresh information reveals that the 11T Pro with model number M2107113SI has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The BIS listing hints that it may launch soon in India. At the same time, the Redmi Note 10 Lite has also been approved by the BIS authority.
The Xiaomi 11T Pro’s Indian variant is expected to come equipped with the same specs that were made available on its global version. The 11T Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 888 SoC, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
The 11T Pro has a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. Its rear camera setup has a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, and a 5-megapixel telephoto macro camera.
In August, the Redmi Note 10 Lite moniker was found in the MIUI code and later it was spotted at IMEI database. The same phone with model number 2019106A11 has now received approval from the BIS certification. Reports have revealed that the Note 10 Lite could be rebranded version of the global Redmi Note 9 Pro from last year.
The handset is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (superwide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. It may come with other specs like Snapdragon 720G, 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, and a 5,020mAh battery that supports 30W rapid charging.
With the majority of flagship smartphones scheduled to launch this year being already available in the market, Google’s Pixel 6 series is likely the only premium flagship lineup yet to go on sale.
Now, Google is apparently planning a launch event on 5th October where the company will be announcing new products for Nest, Maps, and Flights. The report also mentions that this event doesn’t have anything to do with the Google Pixel series smartphones.
The development comes through Mishaal Rahman who shared screenshots of the now-deleted CNET article which detailed this upcoming 5th October event of Google. It revealed that the company will announce new smart speakers and security devices along with some changes and new features coming to Google Maps and Google Flights.
As noted, Google Pixel 6 series flagship smartphones are not a part of the agenda for this event as the company is expected to launch the premium smartphones on 19th October. It is expected that the phones will be available for purchase around 28th October. It’s also being reported that apart from the Pixel 6 series, the company could also announce its first foldable smartphone at the same event.
Google has already revealed some key details about the upcoming phones. The Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display offering a 90Hz refresh rate while the Pro model has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display offering a 120Hz refresh rate.
The highlight of the Pixel 6 series remains its processor as the phones will come powered by Google’s own chipset — Tensor. Apart from on-device AI and ML capability, the chip is claimed to have significant improvement in translation, captioning, and dictation. The chipset is likely to be an unreleased Samsung Exynos 9855 SoC.
The standard model features a dual-camera setup on the back while the Pixel 6 Pro has a triple-camera setup that includes a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 4x telephoto lens. The photography performance is expected to top the charts as the chipset is focused on photo output and uses artificial intelligence along with machine learning.
At the recent Honor Smart Life event in China, the newly independent company has officially announced the Honor Vision X2 series of smart TVs in its home country. Along with these smart TV models, the brand has also launched a few other products.
The Honor Vivion X2 Smart TV comes in three different sizes — 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch. All three models come with 4K UHD screens with 92 percent DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, a 25 percent increase over the first generation panels.
It is HDR10 compliant and comes with anti-aliasing optimization, NR noise reduction, and a few other functions. It has also passed the German Rheinland non-flicker certification and Rheinland low blue light eye protection certification.
The smart TV has an independent large sound cavity design and is claimed to be able to communicate with four major video platforms. There’s also smart far-field voice control, and support for features like multi-screen collaboration, multi-terminal collaboration, low latency, and higher picture quality.
Under the hood, they are powered by a MediaTek chipset which packs four Cortex-A53 cores and a Mali-G52 MC1 graphics processor. As for the memory, the TVs come with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
The device packs a dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) WLAN chip with a 2×2 MIMO antenna for high-speed internet connectivity. It is equipped with a self-developed Cast + Projection protocol that can reduce projection delay by more than 60 percent. There are also USB-A and HDMI ports along with RJ-45.
The Honor Vision X2 models come with the company’s own Magic UI out-of-the-box which the company says brings an immersive and ultimate user experience. It’s not yet confirmed if the Magic UI is based on HarmonyOS or the Android operating system. Its predecessor was the first Smart TV to be running Huawei’s HarmonyOS but now that Honor is a separate entity, it could be using Android this time.
Now, coming to the pricing and availability details, the 43-inch model is priced at 1,799 yuan (~$279) while the 55-inch model is priced at 2,699 yuan (~$418). On the other hand, the 65-inch model costs 3,499 yuan (~$542) and all three models will be available for purchase from 18th October in China.
OPPO is working on a new smartphone called the OPPO A95 4G. Its NBTC certification listing, which was spotted today by tipster Abhishek Yadav revealed that the A95 moniker belongs to the OPPO phone with CPH2365 model number. The handset has also received FCC certification. The FCC listing has revealed some of the key features of the smartphone.
A schematic of the OPPO A95 4G can be found in the FCC documents. It features a volume rocker on the left and a power key on the right. Probably, the smartphone features an AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The back panel of the device has a triple camera unit and an LED flash.
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The bottom side of the device seems to be equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. The FCC listing states that it runs on Android 11 OS and ColorOS 11.1. The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for 30W rapid charging. The other details of the smartphone are under wraps.
Apart from NBTC and FCC, the handset has also bagged Indonesia’s TKDN and China’s CQC certifications. These certifications hint that it may go official in October. The A95 moniker indicates that it will be arriving as the successor to the OPPO A94 that debuted in March this year.
OPPO A94 specifications
The OPPO A94 has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen, a 32-megapixel front camera, and 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. The handset features the Helio P95 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.
Amazon flagship event of the year, the Great Indian Festival Sale, which was earlier scheduled to begin on October 4 has now been preponed by a day with the sole aim to coincide with rival Flipkart‘s Big Billion Day Sale on October 3. Amazon has also set its stage for some exciting new smartphone launches during the sale period.
There is an interesting rivalry going on between the two giants where Flipkart, after announcing the 6-day sale from October 7, later changed its decision and marked October 3 as the starting date, a day earlier than Amazon’s October 4 sale. In retaliation, Amazon has now finally decided that they”ll go head-on with Flipkart and both these sales will begin the very same day.
An Amazon India spokesperson said, “Our top priority remains customer trust and the interest of our sellers, especially the lakhs of small sellers and the tens of thousands of local shop owners across India,”. “We continue to innovate for our partners, small businesses and customers, as they gear up for the upcoming festive season. The Amazon Great Indian Festival will now start from October 3, 2021, and as always, Prime members will have early access.”
Great Indian Festival Sale is set to arrive with over 850,000 sellers onboard. There are going to be tons of products from Indian SMBs and local shops. Buyers would witness over 1000 new product launches from the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Sony, and Apple. There will be a wide variety with discounted rates from other such brands including boAt, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Fossil, Levi’s, Bajaj, Lakme, Maybelline, etc.
Being a high consumer of smartphones, no sale in India goes without introducing exciting deals and new launches centric around smartphones. And that is exactly going to be the prominent part of the Great Indian Festival sale this year. Here are some of the key launches from top brands.
Mi 11 Lite NG 5G
Launch date: September 29
Specifications: With a 6.55 inch AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 800 nits, Mi 11 Lite NG 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon 780G SoC octa-core processor. The phone has a 64MP sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP macro lens along with a front camera as 20MP. It has a large 4250 mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
Specifications: The upcoming phone will feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display with an FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080p, 120Hz refresh rate, and an Infinity-O design on the front. It is going to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G 5G processor. The camera sports a 64MP (f/1.8) primary shooter, a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP (f/2.4) macro camera with a 32MP selfie camera. It has a massive 5000 mAh battery, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, NFC, and USB-C.
Variants: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
iQOO Z5 5G
Launch date: September 27
Specifications: The IQOO Z5 has a 6.67-inch Full-HD LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs Android 11-based Origin OS 1.0 for iQOO smartphones. The battery is a massive 5000 mAh cell that also supports 44W fast charging. IQOO Z5 is a 5G-enabled machine powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC that features a 64MP (f/1.79), 8MP (f/2.2), and 2MP (f/2.4) rear camera set up along with a 16MP (f/2.45) front camera.
Variants: Upto 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
Oppo A series
Launch date: September 27
Specifications: The new smartphones will pack a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary AI-powered camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera.
There will be hundreds of other options available across all categories in the Great Indian Festival sale on Amazon.
When the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE appeared with full specs at the TENAA certification platform of China back in July, it was speculated that it may get an early launch. Earlier this month, it was reported that the S21 FE may debut in October. Fresh information that has appeared on DDaily, a South Korean publication today reveals that the company has canceled the S21 FE.
As per the report, a Samsung Electronics official has said that the company has canceled the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE) Unpacked event, which was scheduled to take place in mid-October. He further said that the company seems to be considering not releasing the S21 FE at all.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
The report mentions that the reason for canceling the event is that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is selling too well. The other issue that has reportedly resulted in the cancelation of the S21 FE is the ongoing global chip shortage issue.
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in August with aggressive pricing of $999. It not only comes with updated specs but also an improved design. It is powered by the same Snapdragon 888 SoC, which is also expected to be seen on the S21 FE. It appears that the company is internally discussing that it would be ideal to focus on the parts and production of the Z Flip 3 instead of launching the S21 FE.
Apart from appearing at TENAA in July, the S21 FE’s Exynos 2100 and Snapdragon 888 SoC variants were seen at other places like Geekbench and Google Play Console recently. A support page of the handset had also gone live earlier this month, which indicated that it could be launching in October.
There is a possibility that the new report about the cancelation of S21 FE could be only applicable to South Korea. The reason behind it is that it was reported by another South Korean publication FN News in June that the S21 FE will be releasing in limited markets. It claimed that the smartphone will not be releasing in South Korea and Japan, but it will be coming to markets like the U.S. and Europe. It was reported last week that the company has produced 10,000 units of the S21 FE due to the chip shortage issue.
Hisense, a renowned TV manufacturer, has tipped that a flagship Vidda TV is around the corner that will sport a massive 85-inch display and will have a 120Hz refresh rate to take the viewing experience to an all-new level. The release is set for September 29, confirms the officially tipped posters.
The Vidda poster says “end of the field of view, no boundaries” which suggests that the new TV will certainly have minimal bezels, offering a high screen share for an astonishing view. The poster also emphasizes highly the number 3, suggesting that one of the TV’s parameters has the number 3.
There are additionally two more posters that feature a leopard and a singing parrot which can easily be deciphered as having a fast refresh rate of 120Hz and a built-in audio system.
IT House has learned that a new product page has gone live on e-commerce websites that is most probably the Hisense Vidda new 85-inch TV with model 85V1F-S. This corroborates that the TV is indeed a flagship-level product that will pack a 4K 120Hz screen with built-in 3GB of memory and 64GB of storage. The number “3” in the poster represents 3GB of memory, which is a gig above the mainstream 2GB memory capacity seen on the majority of peers. Officially termed as a “game TV”, the product also features a game-only HDMI 2.1 interface that supports VRR variable refresh rates as well. The Vidda 85V1F-S TV also bundles 2×18W speakers and 25W subwoofers set up for high-fidelity stereo sound.
As for pricing, it is expected to start from 8499 yuan ($1315).
Xiaomi will be announcing its first Xiaomi CIVI branded smartphone at 2 PM (local time) today in China. A leaked poster of the Xiaomi CIVI that mentions all its specifications and pricing is now doing rounds on Weibo. Let us see what to expect from the smartphone.
Xiaomi CIVI specifications (rumored)
The poster states that the Xiaomi CIVI measures 6.98mm in thickness and 71.5mm in width. It weighs only 166 grams. The handset sports a curved edge display, a metallic frame, and an AG glass on the back.
The Xiaomi CIVI has a 6.55-inch curved OLED panel that offers 1 20Hz refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. The centrally positioned punch-hole screen also features an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera, which comes with features like pixel-level skin renewal technology, autofocus, and double soft light.
The rear camera setup of the Xiaomi CIVI is headlined by a 64-megapixel main camera. It is coupled with an ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV and a macro lens.
The Snapdragon 778G chipset is present under the hood of the Xiaomi CIVI. The leaked poster further mentions that it comes with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 / 256 GB of built-in storage. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 55W fast charging.
Xiaomi CIVI pricing (rumored)
As per the leaked poster, the Xiaomi CIVI has three variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, respectively. They are priced at 2,799 Yuan (~$433), 3,099 Yuan (~$479), and 3,399 Yuan (~$526). It could be available in three colors like black, blue, and peach.
Honor has launched a couple of laptops under the MagicBook lineup at its recent launch event in China, including the Honor MagicBook V 14. It is Honor‘s first notebook to be Intel Evo platform certified and is the world’s first laptop to come pre-installed with the latest Windows 11 operating system.
The Honor MagicBook V 14 features a 14.2-inch LTPS LCD display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, 2.5K screen resolution, and a refresh rate of 90Hz. It covers 100% sRGB color gamut, shows 1.07 billion colors, and offers a maximum brightness of 400nits.
Interestingly, the laptop features a 5-megapixel dual-camera setup with an ISP chip to improve the quality of video calls. It also comes with four speakers and four microphones along with support for directional pickup as well as 5 meters far-field pickup.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Intel Core i5-1132H processor while the top-end model is powered by the Core i7-11390H processor. Taking care of the graphics processing is the NVIDIA MX450 GPU. As for the memory configuration, Honor offers the device packing up to 16GB RAM and 512GB NVMe storage.
The laptop comes with dual fans and dual heat pipes for heat dissipation. There’s also a fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button which the company claims can unlock the device in 0.7 seconds.
The company says that the keyboard on the Honor MagicBook V 14 has a 1.5mm keystroke and the keycaps are coated with skin-friendly resin, which is claimed to be stain-resistant and wear-resistant to ensuring protection from grease.
There are three different models and are now up for pre-order and will be available for purchase from 6th October. The base model of the Honor MagicBook V 14 packs an Intel Core i5-1132H processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe storage, and integrated graphics. It is priced at 6,199 yuan (~$959) and comes in two colors — Star Gray and Glacial Silver.
There’s another model which packs an Intel Core i5-1132H processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and NVIDIA MX450 GPU. It comes in a Starry Sky Gray color for the price of 6,999 yuan (~$1,082). The top-end model packs an Intel Core i7-11390H processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and NVIDIA MX450 with Independent Display. This one is priced at 7,999 yuan (~$1,237) and comes in two colors — Starry Sky Gray and Dawn Blue.
Chinese technology giant Huawei officially launched the Huawei P50 series flagship smartphones in its home market in July this year. Now, a couple of months after getting announced, the Huawei P50 Pro is now finally on sale in China.
The 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model of the Huawei P50 Pro is now available for purchase in China through the online marketplace JD.com. The device is priced at 6,488 yuan which roughly converts to $1,003. It comes in five different colors — Black, Gold, White, Pink, and Blue.
As for the specifications, the Huawei P50 Pro features a 6.6-inch curved OLED display with a screen resolution of 2700 x 1228 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, 1440Hz PWM dimming, and can show up to 1.07 billion colors.
Underneath, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 flagship chipset. However, the processor in this smartphone doesn’t support 5G connectivity and is limited to 4G. There’s also another variant of the phone which is powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 9000 SoC.
The Huawei P-series is known for its camera performance and this P50 Pro is no different. It comes with two primary cameras – a 50-megapixel f/1.8 RGB sensor with OIS and a 40-megapixel f/1.6 Black and White sensor. There’s also a 13-megapixel f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera and a 64-megapixel f/3.5 telephoto camera with OIS. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel f/2.4 front-facing camera with support for autofocus and AIS anti-shake.
The phone’s camera support 3.5x optical zoom, 20x hybrid zoom, and 100x digital zoom. It also comes with an HDR Vivid mode and an XD Fusion Pro graphics engine that optimizes image quality and color reproduction.
It is running Huawei’s own HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system and is powered by a 4,360mAh battery that supports 66W fast wired charging and 50W wireless fast charging along with support for reverse wireless charging. Unfortunately, the company isn’t bundling the power adaptor with the smartphone this year.
Lenovo has announced that the company will be hosting a launch event on 28th September in China where the firm is set to announce five new laptops, all of which will come running the latest Windows 11 operating system.
In the official poster shared by the company, it has been revealed that the five upcoming laptops are Xiaoxin Pro 14 2021 Core Edition, Xiaoxin Pro 14 2021 Ryzen Edition, YOGA 13s 2021 Ryzen Edition, Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021 Ryzen Edition, and Xiaoxin Air 14.
It’s noteworthy that the company has said that these devices will come pre-installed with the Windows 11 operating system and is not just a promise for an update at a later date.
Lenovo has already confirmed that the Xiaoxin Pro 14 2021 Core Edition will be powered by the Intel Core i5-11320H processor and will pack an Intel Iris Xe G7 96EU graphics processor, offering 20 percent increased performance.
It will feature a 14-inch 2.8k 16:10 display offering 400nit high brightness, a screen resolution of 2880 × 1800 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and DC dimming. There’s also a TÜV Rheinland protection certificate, a low Blu-ray Certification, and Dolby Vision support.
Last month, Microsoft confirmed that the new Windows 11 operating system will be provided to eligible devices free of cost. The latest version of the OS is set to get released from 5th October in a phased manner. This means that not all the eligible devices will get the latest Windows 11 the day rollout begins but will have to wait for a few weeks or months, depending on how old your current system is.
There is a wide array of electric scooters that are now available in the market with several features. These trendy transportation machines are gradually taking a new identity as luxury gadgets. Unagi is also tapping into this design philosophy amidst the rising demand for these products.
Premium scooter manufacturer Unagi has announced its first smart scooter with some similarities in looks to the Model Eleven. However, the Unagi smart scooter comes with some amazing features and functionality.
The built-in Bluetooth speaker makes it possible to play music or podcasts and also get concise directions as you navigate with the scooter. The GPS feature is the culmination of the partnership between Unagi and Google, and the app is available both in iOS and Android. After selecting your destination, the display of the smart scooter provides navigational steps while direction prompts are sounded through the audio system.
On the security end, the smart scooter has a motion sensor alarm as an anti-theft measure. It is also possible to demobilize a stolen scooter remotely using the app.
The Model Eleven’s signature feature is the ADAS sensor in the higher-end version. With the ADAS, the smart scooter can tell the difference between people, stop signs, stoplights, cars, and an array of different other objects. It will warn the user of a potential collision through both the audio system and the touchscreen display.
The Model Eleven is the outcome of the collaboration between Unagi and industrial designer Yves Béhar. The company says its latest scooter is the lightest, full-suspension model on the market. The long carbon fiber body is a major source of the lightweight design. The scooter is foldable, has a swappable battery system and puncture-proof tires, for greater versatility.
The basic model is priced at $2,440, while the higher model could be up to $2,860. The Unagi smart scooters are available for pre-order via Indiegogo.
Ahead of its September 28 scheduled event, Amazon may be lining up a few innovative devices for release. Among the products in the lineup are a new soundbar and new Echo Auto devices. The company is also currently working on several innovative offerings including a wall-mounted Echo that has a 15-inch display. The September 28 hardware event was mentioned in some online channels including Bloomberg.
The new 15-inch wall-mounted Amazon Echo, as expected, will be Alexa-enabled. It is codenamed Hoya and can also operate conventionally when mounted on a stand like the regular Echo products. The upcoming Echo device, as per the details available, will be a smart home hub capable of controlling the security architecture, lights, camera, and a host of other devices. It is also capable of displaying several notifications including weather, timers, photos, names, etc. It is designed with the capability to provide smart services like displaying recipes, cooking tips, and so on in the kitchen. Your favorite Netflix movies and other applications can also be covered with the upcoming Echo.
There are also some Amazon-branded TV models in the product lineup, as well as Amazon’s own soundbar, called Harmony. The Harmony Soundbar will have a front-facing camera to enable video calls from a compatible TV. Another Echo Auto product is also believed to be under development by Amazon. Codenamed Marion, the product will reportedly allow inductive charging of the device. Some of these devices are scheduled for a 2022 launch, alongside new Echo speakers, and wearable devices for kids and the elderly (fall detection enabled).
The Honor Pad V7 Pro/Honor Tab V7 Pro was launched last month as Honor’s flagship tablet and the first device powered by MediaTek’s Kompanio 1300T processor. If you want a more affordable version, albeit with less powerful specifications and a smaller screen, then the new Honor Pad V7/Honor Tab V7 is for you.
Honor Pad V7 Design
With respect to design, the Honor Pad V7 appears to have a more rounded design. There is a single camera on the back and it sits in a pill-shaped housing along with the LED flash. Although the tablet doesn’t come in a fancy leather version, buyers have the option to choose from three different colorways – Dawn Blue, Amber Gold, and Titanium Silver.
Honor Pad V7 Specifications
For the Honor Pad V7, Honor has cut some corners which isn’t surprising since this is the toned-down version of the pro model. However, some of the key features available on the pro model are also present.
The Honor Pad V7 has a 10.4-inch LCD display with a 2K (2000 x 1200) resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and blue-light protection. Honor says the tablet has a video enhancement feature that dynamically adjusts the contrast depending on the content on the screen. This feature along with the quad speakers with DTS:X Ultra make the Honor Pad V7 a great device for entertainment.
Powering Honor’s latest tablet is the Kompanio 900T, a new chipset announced earlier this month designed for tablets and PCs. The 6nm processor has two Cortex-A78 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores along with a Mali-G68 GPU. The base model has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage but those who want more RAM can pick up the 8GB RAM version. There is a MicroSD card slot if you need to add more storage.
The tablet ships with an 8MP f/2.2 front-facing camera while a 13MP f/1.8 sensor is on the back for taking photos and scanning documents. Honor says that when making video calls, the front-facing camera will keep you in focus even when you move.
The Honor Pad V7 runs Magic UI 5.0 based on Android 11 and it comes with lots of useful software features. The multi-screen collaboration feature allows you to record a video on your phone and edit it on the tablet. It will also allow you to run your mobile apps in full screen on the tablet. Another feature is the extended mode that allows the tablet to serve as an extension of your laptop’s display. The tablet also has multi-window multitasking, and Honor claims more than 4000 apps have been optimized to take advantage of the screen estate such that you can have dual instances of an app running side by side.
One cool feature creatives will love is the ability to draw on the tablet with the Magic-Pencil 2 and have it appear on your computer. This feature also allows you to easily annotate and sign documents. It is important to note that some of these features are compatible only with eligible Honor phones running Magic UI 3.1+ and select Honor computers.
The Honor Pad V7 has WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. There is a 5G version too which has a feature called Link Turbo X which combines your 5G network with your Wi-Fi network for a faster network with speeds of up to 2.7Gbps.
The tablet has a 7250mAh battery capacity and supports 22.5W fast charging.
Honor Pad V7 Price and Availability
The Honor Pad V7 is priced at ¥1999 (~$309) for the 6+128GB WiFi version and ¥2299 (~$356) for the 8+128GB WiFi version. The 5G version priced at ¥2599 (~$402) has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can pre-order the tablet now on the HiHonor website ahead of its September 30 release date. Those who pre-order get a ¥100 discount.
The Bluetooth keyboard case has a price tag of ¥399 (~$62). However, Honor is offering the keyboard along with the Magic-Pencil 2 for ¥549 (~$85) which is a pretty good deal considering the stylus sells for ¥499 (~$77) separately.
OPPO has announced a new wearable today. The OPPO Watch Free arrives with the features expected of a health tracker but also adds some unique ones of its own.
The OPPO Watch Free has a 1.64-inch AMOLED display with a 280 x 456 resolution, DCI-P3 color gamut, and a 326 PPI pixel density. The rectangular display is housed in a frame made of polycarbonate and fiber while the underside is covered in a material made of nylon plastic (PA) and fiber. Attached to the watch are silicone straps with a leather texture which OPPO claims are breathable and comfortable to wear during sleep.
The fitness tracker can track more than 100 sports modes including cricket, skipping, archery, skiing, volleyball, kayaking, and badminton. However, only four sports can be automatically tracked and they are running, walking, rowing (machine), and ellipticals. There is even a built-in trainer for running.
As expected, there is a heart rate monitor, and the OPPO Watch Free will display the five heart rate zones in real-time. It will also warn the user when the heart rate is too high or too low. There is also sleep tracking, snoring detection, music playback control, and support for WeChat and Alipay contactless payment. The wearable has an NFC version that allows you to store bus cards and bank cards for contactless payment. The OPPO Watch Free also comes with OPPO’s Breeno voice assistant with support for an offline mode.
One neat feature the OPPO Watch Free has is an eSports mode. When activated, all notifications and alerts are automatically sent to the watch instead of appearing on your phone. The eSports mode works only with the OPPO Find X3 series and Reno6 series. However, OPPO says that more of its phones will gain support later. There is also a sleep mode on the watch which when activated, turns on Do Not Disturb mode on your phone.
The fitness tracker has a 230mAh battery that will provide up to 14 days of usage. It also supports fast charging as OPPO claims a quick 5-minute charge will provide enough charge to last a day. It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 and it is compatible with Android devices running Android 6.0 and later as well as devices running iOS 10.0 and later.
The OPPO Watch Free is available in two colors Quicksand Gold and Silent Night Black. The price tag is ¥549 (~$85) for the standard version and ¥599 (~$93) for the NFC version. It is already available for pre-order on JD.com ahead of its September 30 release date.
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