Xiaomi CIVI to offer Pixel level skin rejuvenation beauty mode: Lei Jun

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Sep 24, 2021

Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of its upcoming CIVI smartphone. The device is set to be unveiled on 27th September 2021, but prior to its launch, the company’s Founder and CEO revealed an interesting feature regarding the smartphone.

In a Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) post, Lei Jun stated the new CIVI will offer pixel level skin rejuvenation through its camera’s beauty mode. As per the senior executive, the new beauty mode will bring out the true potential of the users’ skin. Lei Jun stated in the social media post that “I do not believe in perfection, but I think everyone has their own beauty,” (direct translatation).

Furthermore, the official also reshared another Weibo post that showcased the camera’s beauty mode in action. In this, we can observe the CIVI’s selfie camera taking images of a user who’s acne was covered up almost seamlessly through the new beauty mode. The Founder and CEO also used the social media platform to explain the workings of this new beauty mode. He stated that advancement in technology enabled the company to offer skin rejuvenation at the pixel level.

Xiaomi managed to achieve this by using an advanced Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) that helps “rebuild” the skin. While this does seem promising, we will have to wait for real tests to know about its actual effectiveness. We will also be covering the September 27 launch event as well, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Xiaomi teases its Watch Color 2, features over 200 dial faces, launches on Sept 27

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Sean

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Sep 24, 2021

Xiaomi has officially teased its upcoming smartwatch, the Color Watch 2. The new wearable is set to launch on 27th September 2021 and will be the latest smartwatch from the company.

As per the latest teaser poster, the Chinese tech giant’s Watch Color 2 will sport a round dial and will be available for purchase in 6 color straps. Furthermore, the company will also offer over 200 dial faces to choose from online. Back in 2020, the first Watch Color was launched with a 1.39 inch AMOLED display that offered 14 days of battery life. This version offered Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, 5ATM water resistance, and more. Since then, the company even launched a Color Sport variant as well that brought GPS functionality and blood oxygen detection, among other features.

In other words, we can expect the upcoming Watch Color 2 to also feature many of these features with slight improvements. Although, we can expect the usual heart rate and activity tracking features along with a similar battery life. But the brand has yet to reveal any finer details regarding this smartwatch as of right now. Notably, the September 27 launch event will also include the announcement for the Xiaomi CIVI smartphone, Xiaomi True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones and other products. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering the launch event and any new teasers shared before its official release as well.

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Realme V11s 5G launched in China with Dimensity 810 processor

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 24, 2021

Realme just launched the Realme V11s 5G in China as another addition to the V series. The phone is a successor to the V11 that was launched early this year and comes with a couple of notable upgrades.

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The more important of the two is that the phone is now powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, which should offer improved performance over its predecessor’s Dimensity 700. As a cherry on top, the Realme V11s 5G is actually the very first device to use the chip.

Apart from this, you get the addition of DRE. Dynamic RAM Expansion is the latest obsession in the Android world and it allows the internal storage to be used as an extension of the RAM, effectively allowing more apps to run concurrently. The tech allows the 4GB variant to get extended virtually to 5GB, while the 6GB version apparently can reach 11GB.

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The Realme V11s 5G’s design is unchanged when compared to the Realme V11, with both having the same body. Both also come with the same 5000mAh battery capable of getting filled up at 18W. They also sport the same 13MP + 2MP cameras.

Additionally, the Realme V11s 5G has a thickness of 8.4mm and a weight of 189g. The display is unchanged and is still sized at 6.5-inches with a waterdrop notch atop. A side fingerprint sensor has been given for security and the phone will be booting into Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 out of the box.

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The phone has two variants, both with the same storage space of 128GB. The 4GB RAM variant is priced at 1399 yuan while the 6+128G costs 1599 yuan. Color options are two – Aurora Purple and Igneous Gray. There is no indication of a global launch as of yet.

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Bluetti PV120 and PV200 portable solar panels launched with 200W and 120W capacity, respectively

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 24, 2021

After the launch of the AC300 solar power inverter along with the 3000W Sine Wave inverter, Bluetti introduced two new solar panels – PV120 and PV200. These could be quite handy, in case of a power emergency as these days weather is getting extreme, and we can’t expect a 24×7 power supply in that case. A portable power solution could give greater relief. However, there are many other applications for portable solar panels along with power stations.

Must See: Bluetti introduced AC200 Max off-grid power station with B230 and B300 battery modules

Due to modular design and circuits, the users can generate electricity by connecting it with the existing setup. The flexible design offers the ability to set up the panels at any place having an ample amount of sunlight throughout the day.

Bluetti introduced SP120 solar panel in Jul 2020 and later 200-watt SP200 panel in 2021 with EP500 power station. Bluetti’s new solar panels – PV120 and PV200 can be flawlessly used along with AC300 and AC200MAX. Here’s our comparison with previous generation solar panels.

Model:	PV200NEW	SP200	PV120NEW	SP120
Wattage	200W	200W	120W	120W
Cell Type	Monocrystalline	Monocrystalline	Monocrystalline	Monocrystalline
Cell Connection Type	Parallel	Series	Parallel	Series
Dimension (Folded)	23.2*24.8 inch	20.5*20.7 inch	21*18.5 inch	16.3*16.1 inch
Dimension (Unfolded)	23.2*89.2 inch	20.5*86.6 inch	21*65 inch	16.3*66.1 inch
Weight	16.1 lbs	14.3 lbs	12.6 lbs	9.5 lbs
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)	26.1V	24V	24.4V	23.7V
Cell Efficiency	Up to 23.4%	0.23	Up to 23.4%	0.23
Warranty	2-year worry-free warranty	2-year worry-free warranty	2-year worry-free warranty	2-year worry-free warranty

Bluetti PV120 and PV200 Specifications

Design

Bluetti’s new solar panels PV120 and PV200 are built with blue ABS material having a smaller logo. The black rubber handles enhance portability along with modular design. The PV series features a new one-piece waterproof coating design that encapsulates the solar cells, meanwhile, the SP series carried one giant raw canvas.

The new PV panels now carry a new snap fastener design which allows easy adjustment, unlike the previous SP panels. Moreover, the new PV panels are bit heavy due to advanced waterproof coating.

Efficiency

Solar panels are available in three different technologies using different materials – Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline and Amorphous. Among these Monocrystalline offers the highest efficiency among all due to the presence of a single large silicon crystal. Both Bluetti’s SP and newly launched PV solar panels use Monocrystallinewith increased efficiency of around 23-24%.

Shading Performance

Bluetti PV panels are configured with a parallel connection to reduce the voltage fluctuation if shade comes over the panel. It is a great way to enhance power production without incurring losses due to shade on some parts of the panels. The parallel connection allows all other panels to run at full potential, even if some panels are under shade.

It helps to overcome efficiency drops due to obstructions such as trees, nearby buildings, etc. Bluetti PV200 and PV120 will easily said you away from such issues.

Pricing and Availability

Bluetti PV panels are not on sale if you buy them with solar generators. The 200W PV200 is available for $549 per piece and the 120W variant for $399. However, the price reduces to $425 per piece if you grab it with AC200 + PV200 bundle. The discount is applicable only for the title 30 September. Interested folks can head over to the Bluetti Power official store to buy it before the prices come back to normal.

Related: Bluetti launches 6000W AC300 solar power station with smart assistance and 3000W SIne Wave Inverter

Xiaomi patents a 3D imaging system that could enhance smartphone photography

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Sean

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Sep 24, 2021

Earlier today (24th September 2021), Xiaomi published a patent for a new imaging system. This would allow users to take 3D images using multiple devices that are connected to one another.

The patent has the publication number CN113438462A and is titled under “a multi-device interconnected shooting method and device, electronic equipment and storage medium.” Looking at the patent description, the new system basically combines images taken from a number of interconnected devices to obtain a three dimensional image. This would enhance the overall photography experience and let users experiment to find creative ways to shoot their subject/scenery that they are trying to capture.

According to the patent, the shooting process would involve communication between these interconnected devices that would request a connection first and then acquire shooting information that will form the final shot. These device will also include a panoramic shot on which the other shots will be layered. So, a minimum of two devices will be required for this imaging process. As of right now, it is unknown if the company is actually working on such a system or is just covering all bases. However, this might make smartphone photography more interesting by involving multiple devices/users and add a more social aspect as well.

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realme Band 2 launched in India with 1.4-inch display, 90 sports modes, 12-day battery life, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 24, 2021

Last year, realme entered the wearable category with the launch of realme Band. This product got a successor in the form of realme Band 2 last week in Malaysia. The latest fitness tracker from the brand has now debuted in India.

realme Band 2 Price and Availability in India

The realme Band 2 is priced at ₹2,999 ($41) in India. It will be sold via realme.com, Flipkart, and partner retail stores across the country.

The first sale of the fitness tracker is scheduled for September 27 at 12 PM.

realme Band 2 Specifications and Features

The realme Band 2 is totally different from its predecessor. It looks more like a smartwatch than a fitness tracker. It features a design similar to that of HONOR Band 6 and HUAWEI Band 6.

The accessory sports a 1.4-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 167 x 320 pixels and 500 nits brightness. This screen supports touch input and there’s a capacitive button at the bottom bezel.

It comes in a single Space Grey color option with 50m water resistance. However, users can buy any 18mm interchangeable wrist strap of their choice separately.

The wearable arrives with a 3-axis accelerometer, an optical heart rate sensor, and an SpO2 sensor. It supports 90 sports modes (via future OTA update), heart-rate monitoring, blood oxygen level monitoring, sleep monitoring, menstrual cycle monitoring, and stress monitoring.

It also has features like sedentary reminders, breathing exercises, music playback control, camera shutter, alarm, reminder, app notifications, call alerts, and others. Users can also use the band to control select realme AIoT products.

The fitness accessory connects via Bluetooth 5.1 and uses the realme Link companion application. It is compatible with devices running Android 5.1+ and iOS 11+.

Last but not least, the realme Band 2 is backed by a 204mAh battery, which is rated to last for up to 12 days.

Google Chrome to soon add Microsoft Edge-like Side Search feature

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Sean

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Sep 24, 2021

The Google Chrome team is experimenting with a new feature that could arrive in the future live build of the browser. A new “Side Search” function has been spotted that appears to be similar to a feature on Microsoft Edge.

Another new feature is coming to the side panel, "Side Search", this could be something similar to the search results that appear in Edge's Bing side panel 🤔:https://t.co/hGhMcUFWNl pic.twitter.com/SnrnJARTvZ

— Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64) September 22, 2021

The new feature on Chrome was spotted by Leopeva64 (Via XDADevelopers). It appears to be a Side Search that will display search results inside a small panel without having the user open another new tab. As of right now, Chrome offers a side panel that shows bookmarks and a “Reading List” so it isn’t unlikely that the search engine giant would seek to broaden this panel’s functionality.

Although, Leovpeva64 believes that the feature will not use the current side panel located on the right, rather, the company could implement a Side Search panel on the left side specifically for this feature. Furthermore, three related flags were also spotted on Chromium Gerrit, which includes a Side Search, Side search clear cache when close, and a Side search state per tab functions.

Notably, the new Side Search feature resembles the Microsoft Edge’s sidebar search quite a bit. Functionally, both features are quite similar, while the Edge’s sidebar search offers users to highlight a word or phrase on a webpage and display relevant search results on the side panel as well.

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realme Smart TV Neo 32″ is a half-baked smart TV priced at ₹14,999 ($203)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 24, 2021

After teasing for days, realme has officially launched the realme smart TV Neo 32” in India. It was announced alongside the realme narzo 50 series and realme Band 2. Just like we expected, this television does not run Android TV. We thought that this TV will be more affordable than the competition because of this reason. But unfortunately, that’s not the case.

realme Smart TV Neo 32” Specifications and Features

The realme Smart TV Neo 32” sports a 32-inch LED-backlit LCD panel. The resolution should be 1366 x 768 pixels (HD Ready) but realme has not mentioned it. Anyway, the brand does say that the display is TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue light emission.

Further, the television is powered by an unknown chipset with a quad-core CPU. Unfortunately, there are no details on its RAM and storage.

On the connectivity front, the TV arrives with WiFi, 2 x HDMI, 1 x USB, Antenna, audio out (3.5mm), and Ethernet. There’s no mention of Bluetooth, and therefore, we think the television lacks it. Hence, it does not appear to have voice control as well.

realme Smart TV Neo 32 Features Talking about software, TV runs some other operating system other than Android TV (probably a Linux-based OS). It comes with YouTube 2021, Quick Cast (Miracast), and realme’s proprietary Chroma Boost Picture Engine color profile.

Going by the renders on the official website, the television may only support streaming platforms like Hungama Play, Eros Now, and Yupp TV. Hence, buyers will have to invest separately in a streaming device to get access to popular streaming services like Netlfix, Amazon Prime Video, and others.

Last but not least, the television uses 20W speakers with support for Dolby Audio.

realme Smart TV Neo 32” Price and Availability in India

The realme Smart TV Neo 32” is priced at ₹14,999 ($203) in India. For comparison, the newly announced Redmi Smart TV 32 with Android TV and a better set of features just costs ₹1,000 more (₹15,999).

The first sale of the television is scheduled at 12 PM on October 3. It will be also available at a discounted price tag during the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days sale, which will run from October 7 to 12.

Moto Tab G20 confirmed to launch in India on Sept 30 via Flipkart

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Sean

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Sep 24, 2021

The launch date for the Moto Tab G20 has just been confirmed for the Indian market. This marks the first Motorola tablet in India in a while that will be available on the popular Indian e-retailer platform, Flipkart.

The launch date of the upcoming tablet has been confirmed on Flipkart, with a date set for 30th September 2021, which is in line with our previous report. While finer details regarding the device like pricing is unknown, we do have information on certain key specifications. Under the hood, the device will feature a MediaTek Helio P22T chipset paired with 3GB of RAM and either 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. On the front, the tablet sports an 8 inch IPS LCD HD display.

The Moto Tab G20 tablet will be powered by a large 5,100mAh battery pack. For photography, the rear sports a 5 megapixel sensor while the front features a 2 megapixel selfie shooter. Out of the box, the device offers a stock Android experience on Android 11 OS. It even has a 3.5mm headphone jack and front mounted speakers that support Dolby Atmos audio optimization. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering the launch of the new tablet.

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Realme GT Neo2 pre-orders show nearly half of buyers chose the flashy Black Mint color

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 24, 2021

Pre-order figures show that nearly half of the buyers are opting for the Black Mint color option of the Realme GT Neo2, revealed Xu Qi, Realme Vice President on Weibo today. He added that the color option helps make the phone have one of the “most recognizable designs of the year.”

The statement is reasonable considering that there aren’t many flashy fluorescent-ish green phones that one can grab. Plus, the black stripes add to the character and give the Realme GT Neo2 a sporty look, that is not unlike its upcoming Mercedes-AMG special edition.

Further, the phone uses a matte glass splicing process for its rear panel. The result of this is AG glass that provides extra grip. For the uninitiated, AG stands for anti-glare and is less reflective and less of a fingerprint magnet when pitched against the regular glass back.

The pricing of the device in China has now been revealed as well and we have listed all of its storage options below:

8+128GB: 2499 Yuan ($386) (starting price 2399 Yuan)
8+256GB: 2699 Yuan ($417) (starting price 2599 Yuan)
12+256GB: 2999 Yuan ($463) (starting price 2899 Yuan)

The Realme GT Neo2 uses a 6.62-inch Samsung E4 display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It supports HDR10+ and has a peak claimed brightness of 1300 nits. This paired with a 600Hz touch sampling rate is guaranteed to provide an ultra-smooth scrolling or gaming experience.

Other specs include the flagship-level Snapdragon 870 5G processor, a large 5000mAh battery that can be charged at 65W, and a 64-megapixel primary camera. The phone also uses a ‘diamond ice core cooling system’ that should help it stay cool at all times – whether its regular usage or gaming.

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Blackview BV6600 Pro starts retailing with introductory pricing of $239

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 24, 2021

Blackview BV6600 Pro is now finally on sale for the discounted price of $239. The thermal camera smartphone received a $160 discount from the actual retail price until 5 October. The new rugged smartphone comes with a thermal camera built by FLIR while having a massive 8580 mAh battery. It is now retailing via AliExpress with high-end specifications and features.

Must See: Blackview Tab 8 starts receiving Android 11 Update

Blackview BV6600 Pro houses outstanding features to bring an immersive experience. There are several notable features that are quite useful in day-to-day life.

Thermal Camera by FLIR

The presence of a thermal camera improves the overall usability of the Blackview BV6600 Pro smartphone. Several use cases ranging from industrial to home users makes the thermal camera more useful. It is the most affordable smartphone offering a professional thermal camera at an affordable price.

Better Software

The presence of the FLIR Lepton thermal imaging camera along with FLIR MSX technology uplifts the overall application of the thermal camera. The MyFLIR application offers features such as detailed image analysis and merges the images automatically.

Massive Battery

Blackview BV6600 Pro carries a massive 858-0 mAH battery which can sustain for a week even upon extensive usage. Technically, the smartphone offers a battery standby of 430 hours with 4G/WiFi and 22 hours of continuous browsing time.

A larger battery offers longer standby times, which in turn allows the user to enjoy communications, browsing, gaming, social media updates without worrying. It becomes quite handy while travelling far-off places or on an adventure trip.

Thermal Imaging Applications

Blackview BV6600 Pro’s thermal camera offers plenty of thermal camera uses. It can be used in Industrial work to find any overheating pipe or wire, and can even easily distinguish manufacturing anomalies. In domestic chores, it is a great tool to identify leakage and seepage issues in the confined corners.

Moreover, it can be a great filter for social media photos, having an aliens-like vision.

Blackview BV6600 Pro can be a great tool to detect automotive electrical and mechanical faults. It helps to ensure efficient heating, cooling and ventilation in your HVAC systems. Without any disadvantages and harm to the body or any system, it can be quite helpful in detecting issues by non-invasive, non-contact and non-destructive methods.

It can be quite handy during adventurous extrusions in jungles or remote areas. It can easily notice any wildlife by capturing the change in temperature. Overall, it is a great device and can be quite useful.

Technical Specifications of Blackview BV6600 Pro

5.7 inches HD+ display
MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor
4GB RAM 64GB ROM
Samsung® 16MP rear camera
Fingerprint sensor & power button 2-in-1 key
GPS & GLONASS & Beidou & Galileo
Multi-function NFC
Global LTE bands
Dual 4G VoLTE
Doke 2.0 OS, based on Android 11

Pricing

Blackview BV6600 Pro is available for a limited time discount price of $239.99 from the official Blackview store. However, if you want to grab a non-thermal variant i.e. BV6600E, then it is available for $109.99.

Related: Blackview BL6000 Pro gets Android 11 update with several optimizations

OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition confirmed to launch on September 27

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 24, 2021

A couple of days back, OPPO revealed the launch date for OPPO F19s in India. At the same time, we also reported that OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G might get announced together. Today, the brand has officially disclosed the launch date for this smartphone as well.

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In a press release sent to us, OPPO has confirmed that the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition will launch in India on September 27 at 3 PM. This means the handset will be unveiled alongside the OPPO F19s just like what we guessed earlier.

Additionally, these smartphones will be also accompanied by a blue color variant of the newly launched OPPO Enco Buds. All three products will be announced at the ‘#ASKOPPO Festive Launch Show’.

As the name of the launch event suggests, OPPO is running a social media campaign where anyone can ask questions by using the hashtag #AskOPPO. Selected questions will be answered by the company during the conference.

Talking about the products, the trio is nothing but new color variants of the already existing products. The OPPO F19s is an OPPO F19 with a new OPPO Glow design (AG rear glass) in two colors, namely Glowing Gold and Gold Black.

Whereas, the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition comes in golden color with the same OPPO Reno Glow design. Lastly, the OPPO Enco Buds feature a blue color paint job.

Realme launches Narzo 50A, Narzo 50i in India, with large batteries

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Sean

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Sep 24, 2021

Realme has just launched two new smartphones in the Narzo 50 series along with its new Smart TV Neo and Band 2 today (24th September 2021) in India. The latest handsets include the Narzo 50A and Narzo 50i.

Narzo 50A

The Narzo 50A is the more powerful variant between the two smartphones that have just been unveiled. Under the hood, it packs the MediaTek Helio G85 processor that is optimized for gaming, which is paired with the ARM Mali G52 GPU. The device is powered by a large 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging along with reverse charge support as well that enables it to charge other products. It also offers a rear mounted fingerprint reader for security and supports microSD card slot for memory expansion up to 256GB.

The Narzo 50A sports a 6.5 inch display that offers 400 nits of brightness on the front with a waterdrop notch and a 88.7 percent screen to body ratio. On the rear, it sports a triple camera setup, which includes a 50 megapixel AI camera, a 2 megapixel portrait lens, and a 2 megapixel macro sensor, while the front houses an 8 megapixel selfie camera. The device is available in two colors, namely Oxygen Blue and Oxygen Green, and two storage variants as well, with 4GB of RAM paired with either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage.

Narzo 50i

Along with the Narzo 50A, the Chinese smartphone maker also launched the new Narzo 50i as well. However, the company did not reveal any finer details regarding the device as of right now. But, a company executive did state that the smartphone will sport an octa core processor and will feature 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage or 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. This device is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery and will be available in Mint Green and Carbon Black color variants. Similarly to the Narzo 50A, it also offers memory expansion via MicroSD card slot. On the rear, it sports a lone 8 megapixel AI camera.

Pricing & Availability

The new Narzo 50 series will go on sale starting from 7th October 2021, which is also the first day of the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale in India. Looking at the prices:

Narzo 50A (4GB + 64GB) – 11,499 INR (roughly 155 US Dollars)
Narzo 50A (4GB + 128GB) – 12,499 INR (roughly 170 US Dollars)
Narzo 50i (2GB + 32GB) – 7,499 INR (roughly 100 US Dollars)
Narzo 50i (4GB +64GB) – 8,999 INR (roughly 120 US Dollars)

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ZTE Axon 30 Pro Plus UD Edition revealed with 512GB ROM, under-display camera

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 24, 2021

ZTE Axon 30 Pro Plus UD Master Edition was announced today and its online pre-orders have commenced. The phone is equipped with an under-display front camera, comes with a leathery back panel, and has an increased storage capacity of 512GB, all of which are extras over the standard ZTE Axon 30.

Further, the phone comes with a ginormous 6.92-inch AMOLED display, almost putting it in the league of small tablets. The display, although has a standard resolution of 2400 x 1,080 (FHD+), makes up for it with a 120Hz refresh rate paired with an ultra-responsive 360Hz touch sampling rate.

The ZTE Axon 30 Pro Plus UD Edition refines the under-screen camera technology further and eliminates the screen windowing problem that was present in the previous generation of the tech. With a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz and a pixel density of 400PPI (under the screen area), the transition is more natural, the pixels have also been doubled, and DC dimming is also supported.

Other specifications include a flagship-level Snapdragon 870 SOC to satisfy the phone’s processing needs, a quad-camera setup at the rear, and a 4,200mAh battery with support for 55W fast charging.

The camera setup is interesting with a 64MP sensor as primary. It comes with an aperture of f/1.79 that should result in decent low-light shots. The primary shooter is complemented by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Last but not least is the under-display selfie camera with a 16-megapixel resolution.

Other known features include USB Type-C port which has become a standard in 2021, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6, and 5G connectivity.

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Xiaomi True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones 3 Pro launching on September 27

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Jeet

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Sep 24, 2021

Xiaomi has today announced that the company will be hosting a launch event on 27th September in China to officially launch its latest Xiaomi True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones 3 Pro.

The design of the upcoming TWS earphones has also been revealed by the company in the promotional poster. It shows Xiaomi True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones 3 Pro in Greyish-blue color with an in-ear design.

Further, the company has also confirmed that the true wireless earphones will come with support for a maximum noise reduction depth of 40dB. The upcoming TWS earbuds, as well as the charging case, look identical to the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro which was launched in China earlier this year in March.

The similarity of Xiaomi True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones 3 Pro and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro doesn’t end with design. The maximum active noise cancellation of 40dB is also the same as the FlipBuds Pro.

The earbuds were previously leaked online when they passed through the Bluetooth certification process. It revealed that the product, which carries model number LYXQEJ05WM, supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.

It is also revealed to support SBC and AAC audio codecs, and have an IPX4 rating. We expect the product to come with gesture controls, Dual Device Intelligent Connection, multiple levels of ANC modes, and impressive battery life.

To know more about the Xiaomi True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones 3 Pro, including its pricing and availability details, we will have to wait for the official launch, which is scheduled to take place on 27th September in China.

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Xiaomi CIVI specifications leaked before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 24, 2021

Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi CIVI smartphone on Sept. 27 in China. Yesterday, the company revealed the design of the handset. Chinese tipsters have shared the key specifications of the handset

Xiaomi Civi specifications (Rumored)

The Xiaomi CIVI is expected to house a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a curved edge design. It will carry support for Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 778G chipset is likely to drive the smartphone. It is likely to house a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 55W rapid charging.

For selfies, the CIVI handset may feature a 32-megapixel Samsung GD1 lens. Its rear-facing triple camera setup could be equipped with a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 primary camera.

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The Xiaomi CIVI will be sporting an AG matte back and a metallic middle frame. It will measure 6.98mm in thickness and weigh 166 grams.

The Xiaomi CIVI will be stacked against the likes of Honor 50, OPPO Reno6, Vivo S10 series in the offline market in China. It is likely to arrive in variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are speculated to cost 2,699 Yuan (~$417), 2,999 Yuan, and 3,299 Yuan (~$464).

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Moto G Pure, Moto E40 new images appear before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 24, 2021

Motorola is reportedly gearing up to launch two new phones such as Moto G Pure and Moto E40. Earlier this week, well-known tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer shared an official render of the Moto G Pure. Now, reputed tipster Evan Blass shared a new render of the smartphone. At the same time, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has also shared new renders of the upcoming Moto E40 handset.

Moto G Pure

The new render of the Moto G Pure is equipped with a teardrop notch display with a fairly thick chin. The back panel of the device has a vertical dual-camera setup. The Motorola batwing available on the backside of the phone may function as a fingerprint scanner. The right edge of the phone features a volume rocker and a power key.

The previously seen images of the Moto G Pure show that it is equipped with a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. It is speculated to arrive in two colors such as Electric Graphite (shown above) and Lagoon Green. It is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.5-inch AMOLED display, Helio G25 or G35 chip, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel (depth) dual-camera system, a 5-megapixel front camera, and a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.

Moto E40

The fresh renders of the Moto E40. It is expected to come with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD HD+ 90Hz display, Unisoc T700 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, Android 11 Go edition, and a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging.

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The E40 has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. The handset offers other specs like a fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, a Google Assistant button, IP52 rating, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. It measures 165.08 x 75.64 x 9.14mm and weighs 198 grams. It is likely to cost under €200

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Purported iQOO Z5x bags 3C certification, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 24, 2021

Yesterday, iQOO announced the iQOO Z5 smartphone in China. A new Vivo phone with model number V2131A has bagged approval from the 3C certification site. The previously IMEI database listing of the phone revealed that it may debut with the iQOO Z5x moniker.

The 3C certification of the V2131A smartphone reveals that is a 5G-enabled device. This handset is likely to carry support for fast charging. Unfortunately, the 3C listing has no other details on its specs.

The V2131A smartphone has been previously spotted another Vivo phone with V2130A model number at the Google Play Console. Both phones are found to be equipped with common specs such as a punch-hole screen with Full HD+ support, Dimensity 900 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.

It is unclear whether the V2131A and V2130A smartphones have identical batteries and cameras. Past reports have claimed that the V2130A may debut as the Vivo S10e. Hopefully, these handsets will debut soon in the Chinese market. Rumors have it that iQOO Z5’s lineup also Z5 Pro. The rumor mill is yet to reveal the specs of this model.

In related news, a new Vivo phone with V2136A model number and its V2136GA have received approval from the TENAA authority of China. Unfortunately, the listings of these handsets are yet to be populated with specifications and images.

In addition, iQOO is gearing up to launch the iQOO Z5 on Sept. 27 in India. The handset will offer specs like a 6.67-inch LCD FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 778G chipset, a 5,000mAh battery, a 16-megapixel front camera, 64-megapixel triple cameras, and 44W fast charging.

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High demand of iPhone 13 in China to ensure Apple’s top-line growth in the coming quarters

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Ashutosh

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Sep 24, 2021

Investment bank Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives believes that iPhone 13 orders are already about 20% ahead of Apple‘s earlier iPhone 12 lineup due to high volumes of pre-orders in China. He says that iPhone 13 demand looks “robust out of the gates,” as China approaches the 5 million or 6 million pre-orders mark. Despite supply chain issues, Apple could witness better results than iPhone 12 launch last year.

The analyst, in conversation with AppleInsider, also highlights that a major chunk of iPhone orders is skewing toward the premium models like the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, which will help Apple end up averaging higher ASP (average selling price). As a result of this, Apple may continue to maintain its lead with an even bigger margin this time. Ives also believes that luring financing options and aggressive trade-ins could also play a role in swaying iPhone owners who may be considering an upgrade.

Wedbush supply checks hint that iPhone 13 orders appear to be in the 90 million unit range which is higher than the 80 million units that we witnessed for iPhone 12. Apple may further set iPhone unit builds somewhere between 130-150 million if things continue to unfold the way it has so far. The iPhone 13 lineup is on an exponential trajectory and has already registered a 10% build increase YoY right away.

The analyst has a strong belief in his “super-cycle” thesis and that it will do well in 2022. According to this, an estimated 250 million out of 975 million iPhone devices are in line for an upgrade. Ives hasn’t altered his outperform rating for Apple and his 12-month price target of $185 which has been formulated based on a sum-of-the-part valuation on his Apple 2022 estimates.

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OPPO Smart TV K9 with 75-inch display confirmed to launch on September 26

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Jeet

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Sep 24, 2021

OPPO has scheduled a launch event in China on 26th September for launching the K9 Pro smartphone. Today, the company has officially confirmed to launch another product at the same event — OPPO Smart TV K9.

It’s noteworthy that the company has already launched three models in the OPPO Smart TV K9 series in March this year, which comes with three different display sizes — 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch. The addition of the upcoming 75-inch display model will make it the top-end product in the series.

The teaser poster shared by the company related to the launch of the 75-inch Smart TV K9 reveals that the device supports 1.07 billion colors. It is likely to have the same specifications as the other models in the lineup, including support for HDR 10+, 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, and blue-light protection.

We expect the device to come powered by MediaTek MT9652 chipset which consists of four ARM Cortex-A73 CPU cores and ARM Mali-G52 MC1 GPU — same as the 65-inch model that has already been launched in China.

In the software department, the Smart TV will be running the ColorOS TV 2.0 operating system based on Android. It will come with 16GB of internal storage and support Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth 5.0 as connectivity options.

The TV is likely to ship with Bluetooth voice and NFC-enabled remote control for Xiaobu AI assistant and to share content from OPPO smartphones. To know for sure what the product offers, as well as its pricing and availability details, we will have to wait for the launch, which is scheduled to take place on 26th September.

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