Xiaomi CIVI will feature Snapdragon 778G, 4,500mAh battery: Official

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Sep 25, 2021

Xiaomi has scheduled an event for September 27 to launch the Xiaomi CIVI smartphone. The company has been officially teasing the features of this phone for the past few days. The latest teasers reveal the chipset and the battery capacity.

According to the official Xiaomi Weibo account, the upcoming Xiaomi CIVI will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. The same chip is present inside the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G and a number of other mid-range smartphones from other brands.

Although we know that the Snapdragon 778G is inferior to the Snapdragon 780G found in the Mi 11 Lite 5G (aka Mi 11 Youth Edition), Xiaomi claims that the Xiaomi CIVI will offer a smooth experience for 36 months.

Further, the firm also confirms the presence of a 4,500mAh battery. For those unaware, this handset measures only 6.98mm in thickness and weighs about 166g. The Mi 11 Lite series with almost similar measurements houses a slightly smaller 4,250mAh battery.

According to previous teasers, the Xiaomi CIVI will have a design similar to vivo and OPPO smartphones. It will feature a triangular camera array, an AG glass back, a curved display with a centered punch-hole, and a metal frame. The device is also said to offer ‘pixel-level’ beauty mode in the camera app.

Last but not least, a tipster even revealed most of the remaining specs. However, we would advise you to consider them with a pinch of salt.

Apple confirms to bring full support for 120Hz in iPhone 13 Pro series third-party apps

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Ashutosh

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Sep 25, 2021

The launch of the iPhone 13 lineup was special in more than one way but the biggest takeaway from the launch was the introduction of what Apple calls “ProMotion”. In simple words, there’s a new OLED display with a 120Hz display that has been adopted by Apple but is only a charm for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Ideally, one would expect things to be ultra-smooth on a device that has a display with a 120Hz refresh rate but upon scrolling through the device in the first couple of days, it has been found that even though the scrolling seems to work perfectly, the animations are still stuck at 60Hz. This appears to be a case with only the third-party apps where animations and other small elements don’t really refresh at 120Hz. For instance, scrolling through Instagram would be at 120Hz but animations take a big hit as they only operate at 60Hz and this capping is across all third-party apps.

There are already tons of reports surfacing online where iPhone 13 Pro buyers could be seen fuming for restricting a feature this cool. Well, what’s worse is that iPad Pro has no such restrictions and users have been enjoying a fluid experience even on third-party apps since 2017.

Apple has programmed this in such a way that the screen automatically switches to a lower refresh rate when idle, saving a significant proportion of battery. Upon digging deeper, 9to5Mac found out that Apple exempted its own apps on iPhone 13 Pro series and allows them to operate at a full capacity of 120Hz.

Since it picked up a lot of heat in the initial days, Apple had to acknowledge the bug and while they were at it, it has also been ensured by their team that this will be fixed in the coming days. Apple has accepted that these events were part of an OS bug and full support for 120Hz in third-party apps is coming soon. We”ll finally see the full potential of these displays when the issue gets resolved.

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Future Apple iPad Pro may feature horizontal camera layout and landscape Apple logo on the back

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Ashutosh

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Sep 25, 2021

Apple has begun promoting its premium segment iPad Pro to have functionalities close to laptops. Equipping it with the Magic Keyword is one such move that distinct the device from a regular tablet. If rumors were to be believed, Apple may go a step ahead and begin sporting a horizontal camera layout and a landscape Apple logo on the back of its iPad Pro lineup.

At present, Magic Keyboard has the logo placed on its back in landscape, so there’s a high probability that Apple may simply want to bring the ‌iPad Pro‌ in more sync with its accessories. What corroborates this is the change of orientation of the startup Apple logo shown on iPadOS to the landscape mode. There are already multiple devices from brands that promote landscape orientation and Apple may want to promote the same as well.

While Apple recently updated its iPad Pro with the M1 chip in April, there hasn’t been a significant redesign since 2018. Bloomberg has reported that the next-gen ‌iPad Pro‌ will feature a glass back that could enable reverse wireless charging for other Apple devices as well as wireless charging for the ‌iPad Pro‌ itself.

Apple is already on the track of blurring lines between iPad and MacBooks with the introduction of the M1 chip to iPad Pro which was initially designed for macs. Apple is also reportedly exploring bigger display size options on iPads.

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DJI Mavic 3 Pro Features, Specifications, and Pricing surfaces days ahead of launch

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Ashutosh

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Sep 25, 2021

Companies don’t usually leak complete details of a device until it’s officially launched but the fact is, there’s nothing hidden anymore. Even a trillion-dollar company Apple finds it difficult for devices to avoid being leaked. While we’re still awaiting DJI’s official announcement, a set of documents have surfaced online that reveals complete information about the upcoming drone, including its pricing. The Mavic 3 Pro is an upgrade from the Mavic 2 Pro and is highly anticipated among users.

DJI Mavic 3 Specifications

From what it appears, DJI Mavic 3 will weigh in at just 920 grams. It will be feature both a telephoto and a wide-angle camera and will have the ability to shoot videos in 5.2K and click 20MP still images. The forward obstacle avoidance sensors no longer point ahead and are now placed slightly angled slightly. This has been done in order to assist the drone with an enhanced field of view for obstacle avoidance.

There are tons of features that have been confirmed to be on Mavic 3 which includes the full array of DJI proprietary features including obstacle avoidance and intelligent flight mode. There will be modes such as HyperLapse, ActiveTrack, QuickShot, Panorama, and Advanced Pilot Assistance which takes the entire video experience a notch above. Based on ideal conditions (No wind and flying at 15.5mph), the Mavic 3 can easily have a 46-minute flight time.

As for the lens used on the drone, there’s plenty of reasons to like it. There’s a telephoto camera with a 15-degree field of view, f/4.4 aperture, and focus from 3m. The wide-angle camera allows an 84-degree filled of view, a varying f/2.8 aperture – f/11 aperture, and focus from 1m.

In addition to that, documents suggest that DJI also has plans to have a Fly More combo for the Mavic 3 Pro that tags along with additional accessories including extra propellers, 3 batteries, a carrying bag, and more. Here’s a list of the combos and accessory bundles that are going to be available when the device hits markets.

Pricing details

DroneDJ confirms that retail pricing will start at $1599.

The Cine model that will come with an SSD and ultra-high-speed data capability of 1Gbps may be priced at $2500.

DJI Smart Controller V2

Well, a drone is incomplete without its controller and we sure will see a new controller as well that”ll be called Smart Controller V2. With the latest version of DJI’s OcuSync video transmission technology, it will be able to transmit real-time HD video up to 15km and will sport a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 1000 nit bright built-in screen.

Running Android out of the box, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Smart Controller will be able to connect to the internet using WiFi or via an LTE dongle. This will be powered by a 5000mAh battery at 9.2V that has a running time of 3 hours. There will be customizable buttons, gimbal control features, and gladly, a USB-C port for charging.

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iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 24, 2021

The iPhone 13 series is finally official and it is composed of four variants, just like last year. The most advanced one is the iPhone 13 Pro Max but is it the most advanced phone in the market or you can find something better from other brands? We think there is no better way to understand it than comparing it to the most advanced Android flagships. For this comparison, we chose the best Samsung flagship excluding foldable phones: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. The price range of these two devices is the same, but which one is the best? This comparison should help you find out. Note that this comparison is only based on the specs on the paper and the iPhone 13 Pro Max is yet to hit the shelves.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra	Apple iPhone 13 Max
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm, 227 g	160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm, 240 g
DISPLAY	6.8 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X	6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
PROCESSOR	Samsung Exynos 2100 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.9 GHz or octa-core 2.84 GHz	Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core 3.22 GHz
MEMORY	12 GB RAM, 512 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 512 GB	6 GB RAM, 512 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 6 GB RAM, 1 TB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, One UI	iOS 15
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 108 + 10 + 10 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/4.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 40 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 12 + 12 + 12 MP + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner, f/1.5 + f/2.8 + f/1.8 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 25W and Qi wireless charging 15W	4373 mAh, Fast Charging 20W, Qi wireless charging 7.5W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, IP68 waterproof, stylus support	5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe 15W, IP68 waterproof

Design

Which phone has the best design? It mostly depends on your tastes: not everyone likes that big notch of the iPhones, but they are the trend. Further, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a better build quality with a Ceramic Shield back and a stainless steel frame. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame. Both the phones feature the IP68 certification, but the iPhone 13 Pro Max can resist immersions up to 6 meters deep, while Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra stops at 1.5 meters. The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a more compact, thinner, and lighter design, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a lot bigger.

Display

Both of these devices are equipped with astonishing displays, so whatever you choose, you will get an amazing image quality. On the paper, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is superior with its HDR10+ certification, LTPO technology with adaptive refresh rate, Quad HD+ resolution, and an active digitizer which enables the support of the S Pen just like the Galaxy Note series. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint reader. The OLED display of the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a color reproduction very close to perfection and even a high 120 Hz refresh rate. It does not support the pen, but it has Face ID for 3D facial recognition.

Specs & Software

In terms of performance, the iPhone 13 Pro Max should be better thanks to the better optimization of the iOS operating system and a stronger chipset. It does not matter that Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra offers up to 16 GB of RAM: iOS is well-optimized and can provide incredible performances even with lower-end hardware. Further, note that iPhone 13 Pro Max offers up to 1 TB of internal storage, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra stops at 512 GB. The Samsung flagship has Android 11 out of the box (it will be one of the first phones to get Android 11), while iPhone 13 Pro Max ships with iOS 15.

Camera

If shooting photos is your priority, then Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra may be a more versatile device for you. Besides a great 108 MP main camera, it has a periscope sensor with 10x optical zoom and it is able to record videos in 8K resolution. The iPhone 13 Pro Max should be better at video recording, but it does not offer the amazing zoom capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra as it stops at 3x optical zoom.

Read More: iPhone 13 series battery capacities detailed in Apple product information sheet

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a bigger battery, but the iPhone 13 Pro Max is expected to reach a similar battery life due to the great optimization of the operating system. The charging speed is similar between the two devices and both support wireless charging, but the iPhone is the only one with MagSafe. The MagSafe technology is better for wireless charging and it gives the chance to connect other accessories such as battery packs.

Price

The starting price of the iPhone 13 Pro Max is €1249 in Europe and $1099 in the U.S while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra starts from €1020 in Europe and $795 in the U.S. You can currently find better street prices for the S21 Ultra. There is no clear winner of this comparison: now you know the advantages of the one and the other and it should be easier for you to make a choice.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

PRO

Wider display
Pen support
Bigger battery
10x optical zoom

CONS

Dimensions

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

PRO

iOS 15
Great materials
MagSafe
Amazing hardware

CONS

Price

DJI Mavic 3 owner’s manual leak revealing key details, tipped to launch November 15

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 24, 2021

Several leaks about the yet-to-be-released DJI Mavic 3 drone detail a few improvements from its predecessor. The new and improved Mavic 3, according to the leaks, comes with a substantially improved camera and a longer flight time of 46 minutes. The two cameras include a telephoto lens, as well as another with a larger sensor. These features could be a boon for cinematographers and photographers who are engaged in aerial shots.

#Mavic3 full manual and specs! Price: 1600. Date: 15 November. Smart controller, 15 km. 4/3 inch.@DroneXL1 @geeksvana @dronedj @techdronemedia @DronewatchNL @DronefriendlyB @dronemodelismo @OsitaLV @DJIGlobal pic.twitter.com/2w1slWCOc2

— Jasper Ellens – 27 Leaks (@JasperEllens) September 23, 2021

Although there is no official confirmation as of now, on the Mavic 3, the new model could combine some of the camera functionalities of both the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom. The Mavic 3 offers both a larger four-thirds sensor and a 24-48mm equivalent zoom on the same drone, which is impressive. The presence of a four-thirds sensor allows for extra detail and a more cinematic display, as well as a longer flight time. This innovative two-in-one drone has now brought greater accessibility and possibly, affordability in shooting panoramic videos and still pictures, thus establishing its versatility.

While the full details about pricing are lacking from the leaks, we could expect the DJI Mavic 3 to be priced higher than its predecessor, due to its greater functionality and features. Furthermore, the drone also offers direct USB-C charging, as there is no need to remove the battery to charge externally. There is a marginal increase in the weight of the Mavic 3 Pro (weighs about 920g), but its flight time is fifteen minutes more than what is obtained with the Mavic 2.

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Two models, as per the leaks will be available under the Mavic 3 banner – a Pro and a Cine Model. The Cine model is priced at around $2,600 and will come with more enhanced functionality than the Pro model. Faster transfers will be achieved with the signature model, together with a new version of the DJI Smart Controller. The Smart Controller will allow video transmission over 15km, which is a 5km improvement from the Mavic 3 Pro.

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TAGG Verve Ultra smartwatch with 3D Curved screen launched in India for ₹2,999(~$41)

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 24, 2021

Indian maker TAGG has launched a new smartwatch in India dubbed TAGG Verve Ultra. The smartwatch comes at an affordable price offering impressive features like a 3D curved display, SpO2 sensor, and IP68 rating.

The TAGG Verve Ultra is priced at ₹2,999(~$41) and it comes in Black, Grey, and Pink. The smartwatch has an Apple Watch-inspired design where the dial is square-shaped and has a matte coloured strap. It will be available for purchase starting from 25 September.

TAGG Verve Ultra Smartwatch Specs

The smartwatch comes with a 1.69-inch display with 500 nits of brightness. It has curved sides and a Zinc Alloy Body. It has a SenselQ technology that ensures that data tracking is on par with reality. That said, it has a SpO2 sensor, Heart rate monitoring sensor, Female Menstrual Cycle tracking, and Sleep tracking.

It comes with multiple sports models including walking, running, wing, skipping, exercise, and hiking. The smartwatch comes with 10-day battery life and has an IPX67 rating for dust and water resistance.

Other than this, it has a NORDIC NRF52832 chipset and has different watch faces. It comes with the Smart Reminders feature which will remind you for drinking water, alarms, and menstrual cycle tracking. The smartwatch comes with seven watch faces and 50+ cloud watch faces.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra gets leaked in the form of early renders

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 24, 2021

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S22 series next year, but months before that, early renderings of the smartphone have surfaced today. The renders come from notorious leaker Onleaks in collaboration with DigitIndia. The renders give us the early look at what to expect and reveal key changes over the current S21 series.

The renders reveal that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will bring a new form factor. It will go with a similar shell as the Galaxy Note 20 meaning that there will be sharp corners on all four sides. As per the publication, the smartphone features a 6.8-inch curved screen. Reportedly, it is an AMOLED panel with a high refresh rate. Precisely, the device measures 8.9mm in thickness and has the following dimensions – 163.2 x 77.9 x 8.9mm.

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Interestingly, the rear camera island looks to be protruded and it comes in a completely new design. The camera island has four cameras and a LED flash. The smartphone has a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, and a microphone at the bottom. And, has a secondary microphone and a SIM tray at the top.

Just like last year, the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra will also have S-Pen support. The S-Pen will be placed beside the speaker grille at the bottom. That said, the smartphone may come with some S-Pen-centric features as well. Under the hood, we expect it to be powered by the flagship Snapdragon SoC for some markets and may have an Exynos chipset as well.

Apart from this, the phone’s rest of the details are under wraps. There’s still plenty of time until the Galaxy S22 series officially arrives. Ahead of its unveiling, we expect to see some more leaks in the coming weeks.

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Deal: Get BlitzWolf BW-AT2 Sports Smartwatch for $37 (Retail Price $50)

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Sep 24, 2021

BlitzWolf BW-AT2 Sports Smartwatch which usually retails for $50 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $36.99 only at Banggood. This flash deal ends in 5 days.

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BlitzWolf BW-AT2 Sports Smartwatch at $36.99 @Banggood

BlitzWolf BW-AT2 Sports Smartwatch

Key Features:

1.3-inch Full Touchscreen
Sports wear-resistant shell
22mm detachable universal strap
Customizable watch faces
24 x 7 Heart Rate Monitor
Blood Pressure and Oxygen Monitor
Real-time weather display
Music Control
Menstrual Cycle Tracker
Multi-sports mode
IP54 waterproof
GPS run route track
400mAh battery – 30 days standby
Colors: Black, Green, and Grey

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G gets an early unveil in Poland ahead of India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 24, 2021

Samsung recently revealed that it would officially unveil the Galaxy M52 5G in India on September 28. But in a new twist, the device has now quietly been unveiled in Poland. Well, Samsung Poland just listed the smartphone on its official website with all the details except the price in tow. This is not much of a surprise considering that the device had earlier been spotted in a Polish retailer listing.

The Galaxy M52 5G is equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a punch-hole design and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The device also supports a 120Hz refresh rate.

The premium mid-range phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset paired with 6GB/8GB RAM options. The device comes in a single 128GB storage that can be expanded via the microSD card slot. The M52 runs on the Android 11-based One UI 3.1. Keeping the light on is a generous 5,000mAh battery, which supports 25W rapid charging.

On the camera aspect, the Galaxy M52 5G sports a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 64-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. For selfies, it packs a 32-megapixel front camera. The mobile phone equally packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that doubles as the power button.

Around the back M52 5G brings a 64MP primary camera alongside a 12MP ultrawide snapper and a 5MP macro cam. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G 5G sits at the helm aided by 6GB RAM and 128GB of expandable storage.

Samsung is yet to announce the price of the Galaxy M52 5G but the earlier Polish retailer listing suggests the device will retail for PLN 1,749 (~€380/~$446/~Rs 32,900) for the 6GB+128GB variant. The device will be available in Blue, Black, and White colors.

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Deal: Pre-order Lenovo X5 True Bone Conduction Earphone for $70 (Retail Price $80)

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Sep 24, 2021

Lenovo X5 True Bone Conduction Earphone which generally retails for $80 is now available for pre-order at a discounted price of $70.34 only at Banggood. This is a limited-time offer.

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Lenovo X5 True Bone Conduction Earphone at $70.34 @Banggood

Lenovo X5 True Bone Conduction Earphone

Key Features:

True Bone Conduction
All Sound is produced by the patented vibrator
Keeps your ears safe from damage
IPX8 waterproof and sweatproof
Perfect for swimming
8GB storage: listen to 1500+ songs without a smartphone
ENC Noise cancellation technology: Filters background noise for clear voice recordings and calls
Bluetooth v5.0
Lightweight : 25g
Ergonomic on-ear design
Battery life: 6 hours playback

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Deal: Get JBL T180A In-Ear Earphone for $14 (Retail Price $25)

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Sep 24, 2021

JBL T180A In-Ear Earphone which generally retails for $25 is now available at a discounted price of $14.26 only at AliExpress. This deal ends in two days.

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JBL T180A In-Ear Earphone

Key Features:

Intelligent Noise Reduction
Comfortable and ergonomic design
Strong Bass
A rich natural sound
Clear Treble
Anti winding flat cable
Strong compatibility
3.5mm audio jack
High-grade Microphone
Colors: Red, Black, Silver, Pink, Green

Generally retailing for $25 you can now buy JBL T180A In-Ear Earphone at a discounted price of $14.26 only at AliExpress. This deal ends in 2 days. So place your order asap.

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Unreleased TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra with Wear 4100+ leaks in hands-on video

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 24, 2021

Mobvoi could be releasing its latest smartwatch, the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra anytime soon. An Italian tipster has released a YouTube video of the yet-to-be-released smartwatch showing some of its features and functionalities.

The TicWatch Pro 3 GPS was what could be seen on the YouTube video, and it is unclear whether there is a separate model for a particular region. The TicWatch Pro 3 GPS will be powered by the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chip, which is a better choice in terms of efficiency, compared to the base Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip. The new co-processor uses less power even when the display is set at always-on. Little details were provided about the smartwatch by the presenter, although some differences could be seen from the retail box. A slightly different appearance in the slimmer bezel and less angular appearance highlight some of the differences between the new smartwatch and its predecessor, the TicWatch Pro 3.

In what is unlikely to be a coincidence, Mobvoi updated its details about the listing of the product by stating that it is powered by the updated Snapdragon Wear 4100+. The Mobvoi changes in its Amazon Store also included the TicWatch E3. Interestingly, Fossil’s Gen 6 smartwatches are also powered by the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ platform.

Little is known at this time on the number of variants of the Pro 3 GPS/Ultra that will be released ultimately. We also do not know the pricing details yet of the smartwatch. Mobvoi is yet to make any public statement relating to the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS/Ultra at this time.

Realme TechLife Air Purifier could be unveiled in India next week, retail box leaks

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 24, 2021

There is speculation that Realme could introduce to its Indian market, its latest air purifier in the last week of September 2021. The Realme TechLife Air Purifier is already available in the Philippines and Indonesia. It will be making its entry into the Indian markets, as the global availability of the product is gradually scaled up by Realme.

The lineup of products this month in India has been a long list. The products already launched this month include the Realme 8i, 8s 5G, Realme Pad, and Bluetooth Speakers. Next week’s unveiling announcement will be preceded by another product launch event in India today and the Realme Band 2 is among the devices listed. Other products are the Smart TV Neo 32”, Narzo 50A, and Narzo 50i.

Realme has had a tremendous impact on the Indian market, which is arguably the company’s largest source of product sales. The Realme TechLife Air Purifier and the HEPA filter will be available for purchase in India separately, although the pricing details for the TechLife Air Purifier are unknown at this time. The HEPA filter is required to be changed every 4-6 months for optimal performance of the air purifier. Some images of what could possibly be the upcoming Realme Air Purifier indicate that it will be sold for Rs. 1,499 ($20) in India. There is also a specification that the actual price may be a bit lower than the stated price tag on the retail box.

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As per details from other markets where the air purifier has already been released, we know that it comes with a three-stage filtration system with an advertised capacity to remove 99.5% of dust and other pollution particles from the air. It has five operation modes for different air situations, features a real-time air quality indicator, and a timer function for turning off the device after a specified duration of the operation.

There had been no official statement from Realme on the product launch in India of the TechLife Air Purifier.

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Deal: Get Vamson Silicone Case for GoPro Hero 9/10 for $4 (Retail Price $8)

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Sep 24, 2021

Vamson Silicone Case for GoPro Hero 9/10 which generally retails for $8 is now available at a discounted price of $4.55 only at AliExpress. This deal ends in 2 days.

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Vamson Silicone Case for GoPro Hero 9/10

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Silica Gel protective sleeve
Protect your camera from scratch, friction, dust, etc
Perfect fit with accurate openings for microphone, speaker, base mount, etc
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Colors: Black and Blue

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OPPO Watch Free officially confirmed to launch on September 26

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 24, 2021

OPPO has officially announced that it would launch a new smartwatch dubbed OPPO Watch Free in China. The company revealed this via a post on Weibo, indicating that the launch event will hold on September 26. The post is accompanied by renders of the device, giving us a good look at the design.

From the teaser poster, we can gather that the OPPO Watch Free will feature a vertically elongated rectangular display similar to that of the Huawei Watch Fit and the more recently announced Realme Band 2. The screen is surrounded by what we believe is a metal frame that is coated black on the black variant and gold on the beige model. The watch won’t have a phyical button just like the Realme Band 2. Instead, users will make do with the touchscreen display. In addition, the Watch Free will feature a textured rubber strap with ridges for breathability and comfort.

Te posters, the Watch Free will have some sort of sleep tracking that will allow you to wear it at night. We’ll know what kind of OS will the device run in two days, and we’ll also learn the exact pricing and availability details.

At the moment, other details of the smartwatch are still not in the open. However, we don’t expect its specifications to be as studded as the Watch 2. That also points at a cheaper price tag.

Apart from the Watch Freee, OPPO is also expected to launch the Oppo K9 Pro smartphone and a Smart TV on that same day.

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HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2021 gets listed on JD ahead of launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 24, 2021

Yesterday, HONOR confirmed that it will be unveiling the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 in China at the upcoming ‘HONOR Smart Life Launch Conference’ on September 26. Today, this laptop has been now listed on JD for pre-registrations.

According to the listing on JD, the new ‘Pro’ laptop from HONOR is officially called HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2021. Further, the computer is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 processor paired with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU.

The listing says that this MagicBook features a gray paint job. It also confirms features like a 144Hz display, a fingerprint sensor, and Multi Screen Collaboration.

Unfortunately, the listing does not reveal anything else about the computer. Although we are still only two days from the launch, more specifications of the notebook might get out via official teasers or leaks.

The HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2021 will be accompanied by multiple other products at the launch event. The brand will be announcing HONOR MagicBook V 14 laptop, HONOR V7 tablet, HONOR Vision X2 Smart TV, a smart camera, a massage gun, and an oral irrigator.

Most of these products will likely remain exclusive to China. However, some of them could make their way to international markets in the near future.

Dell tops PC monitor shipments in Q2 2021, Lenovo sees highest growth

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 24, 2021

COVID-19 and the resultant global lockdown may have had a deep impact, but the PC monitor market has continued to grow well over a year later.

The latest figures from International Data Corporation’s Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker are out (via: IDC) and show that worldwide shipments were just over 35 million units in the second quarter of 2021. This is an increase of 11.2% compared to the numbers from the same quarter in 2020 when COVID-19 lockdowns were in full force.

The demand has been stronger than ever this year. However, supply was constrained by various challenges that affected not only the PC monitor production but much of the electronics industry at large.

Components such as ICs that go into display panels remained limited. This, combined with rising transportation costs and logistical challenges, led to price hikes. Buyers fulfilling urgent demand and hedging against expected shortages further contributed to the hike.

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The share of commercial shipments saw a drop in Q2 2021 compared to a year ago, losing out to growing demand from home users. Much of this was driven by gaming monitors alone. Another reason for the drop is that the commercial segment was bought more thanks to the lifting of COVID curbs which led to a recovery in office occupancy.

But perhaps, it is the low-tier vendors ranking below the top 5 PC monitor companies, that benefitted the most from the growth in demand from home users. Such brands captured almost 36% of the market share compared to their 32.2% share from a year ago.

As clear from the above table, Dell Technologies continues to top the 2021 worldwide PC monitor shipments list with over 7,549,000 million units sold in Q2 2021. Lenovo follows with 4,164,000 units. However, the latter has seen a significantly higher YoY growth, or almost double to be precise – where Dell has seen an 18.6% increase in shipments in Q2 2021 when compared to Q2 2021, Lenovo has seen a growth of 35.2%.

Looking ahead, IDC expects to see stabilization in monitor component pricing as demand wears off and component shortages ease out a bit in the second half of this year.

Shipments are predicted to peak at a little over 147 million units, the highest level since 2012. Following that, volumes are expected to decline in the coming years, eventually stabilizing at 139 million by 2025.

“The second quarter capped five consecutive quarters of positive year-on-year growth, four quarters of which were growth in the double digits. Such momentum has never been seen in the history of our monitor coverage,” said Jay Chou, research manager for IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker.

“However, we believe the market will soon reach an inflection point. Demand will begin to cool in the latter half of 2021, with small declines in 2022 thru 2024. Nonetheless, long-term assumptions have already shifted for the better compared to pre-COVID times as location-agnostic modes of work/study become more popular, thus enlarging the installed base,” he added.

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OPPO Reno7 details emerge from a reliable source

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 24, 2021

OPPO Reno6 series has just made its way to some markets lately since its initial debut in China earlier this year. But it appears the company is already gearing up to launch the OPPO Reno7 series very soon. A popular leaker has now revealed some details about the upcoming lineup.

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According to a now-deleted post by Digital Chat Station on Weibo, OPPO will be soon launching the OPPO Reno7 series in China. Its primary competitor will be the upcoming vivo S12 series. This means vivo will be skipping the S11 branding and jump to S12 from the current-gen S10.

That said, the tipster has only disclosed information about the vanilla OPPO Reno7. As per him, this smartphone will feature a similar front design as its predecessor OPPO Reno6. In other words, the flat display on it will have a punch-hole at the top left corner. Additionally, the bottom bezel will be thinner than the older model.

Further, he says that the phone will have a metal frame. It will house a triple camera setup on the rear and there will be improvements in their performance. Lastly, one of these cameras will sport an LED notification ring.

We expect to learn more about the OPPO Reno7 series in the coming days. The forthcoming handsets will likely use different chipsets like their predecessors.

Honda to use Google’s Android Automotive in its cars from 2022

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Sean

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Sep 24, 2021

For the first time ever, cars from Honda will be featuring Google‘s Android Automotive software. So, it seems that Google has managed to bring in another major automobile manufacturer on board for its new operating system for cars.

Now, Honda will begin launching cars that arrive with Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS, which also features the Google voice assistant. Other notable features include the Google Maps among other infotainment based systems and other Automotive approved Android applications. The first vehicles from the Japanese carmaker to feature the Android Automotive will roll out next year. Although, the company has yet to reveal which models will feature this system first.

A Honda spokesperson revealed (Via TheVerge) that “We will collaborate with Google to better integrate Google in vehicle services in our vehicles including the ability to more easily use features like Google Assistant, Google Maps functionality and other in-vehicle apps offered through Google Play.” Keep in mind that Android Automotive is different from Android Auto. The latter is a system that is projected from a paired smartphone rather than being a separate infotainment system altogether like the former.

At the moment, only cars are available with this embedded Android Automotive, namely the Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharge. However, Google has made deals with other notable players in the automobile industry like Ford, General Motors, and more, which should result in millions of vehicles in the future featuring this system as their default operating system.

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