The Xiaomi Civi was announced today in China. Other than its stunning design and build, the specifications of the smartphone are no different from what we have seen from a lot of other upper mid-range devices. However, there is one thing that the Civi has in common with other Xiaomi flagships released this year.
Just like the Xiaomi 11 series, the Xiaomi Civi does not come with a charger included in the box. As seen in early unboxing videos, the Xiaomi Civi comes in a slim box with a thickness similar to that of the Mi 11 series. Inside the box is the phone, a clear TPU case, and the usual documents.
This is the first non-flagship Xiaomi phone that isn’t shipping with a charger included in the box. However, it appears Xiaomi is sending reviewers a power adapter with the phone. The poster above also states that those who purchase the phone will get an optional 55W GaN charger in a separate pack just as Xiaomi did with the Xiaomi Mi 11.
The Xiaomi Civi has a 6.53-inch curved AMOLED screen with a centered punch hole and a 120Hz refresh rate. There is a 32MP camera behind the cut-out in the screen and an in-display fingerprint scanner in the bottom half.
Image source: ITHome
Powering the Xiaomi Civi is the Snapdragon 778G processor and it is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage. The main rear camera is a 64MP sensor and it is paired with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and a 2MP macro camera.
Under the glass body is a 4500mAh battery with support for 55W fast charging just like the Mi 11. There is dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, infrared blaster, and dual-SIM support. Xiaomi ships the phone with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11.
Asus recently unveiled ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro gets a $100 discount over the actual retail price via Giztop. Both the smartphones were already offering the best specifications at competitive pricing, but the recent discount has made the deal even sweeter. Asus ROG Phone 5S is available in four different storage variants – 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB, 16GB RAM + 256GB and 18GB + 512GB internal storage. Meanwhile, the Asus 5S Pro is available only in 18GB RAM + 512GB storage.
Both the smartphone are available only in Black colour from Giztop. However, the retailer offers Global ROM. It is a great deal for gamers who are looking to grab a high-end gaming smartphone.
Both the smartphones are powered by Snapdragon 888+ SoC coupled with an octa-core processor and Adreno 660 GPU. A similar AMOLED display of 6.78-inch size while having 1080 x 2448 pixels is present. The display offers 1B colours 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits brightness and 395-pixel density.
A triple rear camera consisting of 64MP+13MP+5MP is present on both smartphones. A similar 24Mp front sensor is present for selfies and video cameras. A large 6000mAh battery is also present with 65W fast charging and 10W reverse charging. However, the only difference is the presence of 18GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.
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Google had temporarily shifted from the production of tablets after the release of the Google Pixel Slate in 2018. The 12.3-inch model was the last tablet delivered by the multi-functional company. Google has established itself as a search engine giant, but it has gradually incorporated some products into its persona. There are indications that Google has just patented a futuristic tablet with some design innovations mainly inspired by the latest Pixel smartphone, the Pixel 6.
The Google Pixel tablet will come without bezels and it is expected to run on Android 12 OS from the box. Google has continued to expand its product lineup from the Google Nest products to the Chromebook 2-in-1 laptops and the very popular and iconic Google Pixel smartphones.
There is a design patent for a futuristic-looking tablet filed in Japan and attributed to Google. The patent was published by Google LLC and some accompanying renders of the Pixel tablet are a pointer that Google is indeed working on the product. It could be in an advanced stage of development. The patent was possibly filed in March 2019 and the approval is believed to have been given by the Japan Patent Office in June 2021.
Not much is known about the device at this time, as per its characteristics and specifications apart from the little that could be gleaned from the accompanying renders by Google. Google provided images of the different sides of the device, revealing a bezel-less design, a full-screen design with very thin edges, and a generally stylish and appearance. The renders are lacking some key details about the device including the camera system, connections, and buttons. The design concept from the renders has however motivated designer Giuseppe Spinelli to flesh the patented design using a series of impressive 3D images.
The 3D renders reveal a punch-hole camera, buttons for volume and power like the Pixel 6, and running on Android 12 OS, Google’s latest version of its popular operating system. These 3D renders, it should be noted did not emanate from Google, hence the final outlook of the Pixel tablet, when eventually it is released, maybe fundamentally different.
Teclast P25 just made a debut on AliExpress at an excellent affordable price of $89.99. A 10.1″ inch display clad tablet is aimed to offer decent performance without affecting your budget. The Teeclast P26 tablet comes with a 1280 x 800 pixels HD IPS LCD panel, Allwinner A133 processor, 2GB DDR4 RAM, 5MP rear camera, and a 2MP front camera.
The new tablet is now available across the globe with respective EU, USA, AU, and UK Plugs. After the introductory discount till 30 October, the tablet will retail at its original price of 109.99.
Teclast P25 features a 10.1-inch large LCD display having 1280 x 800 pixels resolution, Allwinner A133 64-bit processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM. To handle graphics-intensive tasks, the tablet houses GE8300 GPU. It runs Android 11 and is carved with Metal Body offering Narrow Bezels.
To enhance the user experience, there’s a PureSound audio system and Dual Speakers Stereo effect. A Type-C port having a 5000mAh battery is intact featuring a 3.5mm earphone jack. In connectivity, the smartphone comes with Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFI. There’s a 2MP front camera and a 5MP rear primary camera.
It is an entry-level tablet that best suits various needs. Interested users can the tablet for $89.9 from AliExpress. However, it can be bundled with K10 Bluetooth Keyword at a 50% discount price of $15.99.
Teclast organized a giveaway where people can win 5 Teclast P25 units via lucky draw.
At the HONOR Life launch event held in China on Sunday, the brand announced a number of products like laptops, a tablet, a smart TV series, and more. Here in this article, let’s take a look at two pairs of earphones unveiled by the brand. These audio accessories are called HONOR xSport Pro and HONOR CHOICE x MOECEN Earbuds X2.
HONOR xSport Pro
The HONOR xSport Pro is a new pair of neckband-style wireless earphones from the brand. These semi in-ear earbuds feature 13mm drivers and connect via Bluetooth 5.0. They also support quick pairing with HONOR devices.
HONOR xSport Pro
The earphones come in three colors, namely Dawn Orange, Wizard Green, and Magic Night Black. Unlike most neckband-style earphones, these arrive with ear hooks, in addition to magnets.
They have a microphone as well as an inline remote control. Further, they support ENC (Electonic Noise Cancellation) for calls and low latency mode for gaming.
These IP55-certified earphones are backed by a 120mAh battery, which the company claims to last for 18 hours on a full charge. Lastly, they charge via a USB Type-C port.
The HONOR xSport is priced at ¥329 ($51) in China. But for a limited time, it will be sold at ¥299 ($46). It is scheduled to go on sale from September 30.
HONOR CHOICE x MOECEN Earbuds X2
The MOECEN Earbuds X2 are the latest pair of truly wireless earphones under HONOR CHOICE aka HONOR Pro Selection series of ecology products.
HONOR CHOICE x MOECEN Earbuds X2
These Apple AirPods lookalike earbuds are semi in-ear type. They feature 12mm drivers and connect via Bluetooth 5.2.
The IPX4-rated buds support AAC audio codec and ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) for calls. They also have touch gesture controls and a low latency mode for gaming.
The buds are backed by a 40mAh battery each. Whereas, the charging case has a 500mAh battery. The brand claims an endurance of 6 hours for the buds on a full charge and a total of 28-hour battery life with the charging case.
They come in three colors (Magic Night Black, Iceland White, Mint Green) and are priced at ¥199 ($31). They are already up for pre-order and will be available for purchase from October 15.
The Xiaomi Civi is Xiaomi’s latest smartphone and the first of a new series. While the specs of the phone are nothing special, what really stands out is the design and the craftsmanship, an area Xiaomi has focused more on lately.
Chinese brands such as Vivo and OPPO have phones that are loved not only for their features but their design. For Vivo, it is its S series while the Reno series is OPPO’s line of design-focused smartphones. Xiaomi wants to capture this market which is pretty popular in its home country of China which is the reason why the Xiaomi Civi exists.
Most of the photos of the new smartphone have come from press renders but live images from ITHome and WHYLAB which have received the phone for review provide a better look at the phone. Trust us when we say the Xiaomi Civi is indeed a stunning phone and we are talking about both colors. The images below should convince you of that.
Xiaomi CIVI
As you can see, the Xiaomi Civi has a crystal-like finish on the back (more visible on the black variant) which refracts light and gives it an appearance similar to a star-filled sky or to sound cliche “like diamonds in the sky”. Those with a keen eye will see the finish is very similar to OPPO’s Reno Glow design. The popular Weibo account, WHYLAB, has shared photos of the black variant as well as a microscopic photo of the rear to get a closer look at the millions of tiny crystals that give the Xiaomi Civi its appearance.
Xiaomi didn’t focus on just the back of the phone. The front of the phone is home to a 6.55-inch curved display that uses COP packaging technology similar to that of the iPhones. It also has very slim bezels.
The Xiaomi Civi is powered by the Snapdragon 778G processor, has a 64MP triple rear camera setup, a 32MP selfie camera, 4500mAh battery capacity, and support for 55W fast charging.
Aside from the CIVI smartphone that was unveiled by Xiaomi today, the company equally announced some smart ecosystem products. One of them is the MIJIA Treadmill. Xiaomi has often launched treadmills under the WalkingPad brand which isn’t wholly owned by the company. The MIJIA Treadmill is the brand’s first treadmill launched under the MIJIA brand.
The MIJIA Treadmill focuses on health and just like its progenitors, it adopts a minimalist folding design, making it easy for it to be stored by just one person. With just the turn of a knob, the treadmill can be folded swiftly. When folded, it is just 19.2 cm thick and there are rollers to move it to where it to the storage point.
The treadmill adopts a seven-layer structure with super shock absorption effect. The device also has a large running area of 480mm x 250mm, with unlimited pace and smoother running. The soft rubber running belt enhances friction and resilience, and effectively protects the knee to avoid injury.
Furthermore, it has a built-in 1.25HP high-torque and low-noise motor. While stably outputting surging power, it greatly reduces running noise, so that the whole family can enjoy the fun of exercise.
According to reports, the MIJIA Treadmill supports intelligent speed regulation and is known as a personal trainer for running at home. It can support collaborative wearable device linkage perception. Users only need to pair the wearable device and start the treadmill, open the Xiaomi wearable app, link heart rate data, and monitor their exercise sessions.
At the same time, the user does not need to manually operate at all, just start the treadmill to automatically activate the wearable device to enter the exercise mode, synchronize the detection data, and synchronize the data in real-time, and even intelligently adjust the speed through the heart rate data to maintain the best heart rate zone.
In addition, the Mijia treadmill also supports intelligent linkage with the whole house, including smart products such as TVs, air conditioners, air purifiers, and speakers, which can automatically respond according to the running status of the treadmill, providing a more comfortable exercise environment and atmosphere.
The MIJIA Treadmill is priced at 2,499 yuan (~$386) and will be officially on sale from September 27. Early buyers will get the Mi Band 6 NFC version free for a limited period.
You can now buy Xiaomi Mi Watch Global Version for a discounted price of $107.99 only at AliExpress. This offer is available only on orders made from the China warehouse. So place your order asap.
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Cubot Max 3 Smartphone is now available at a heavily discounted price of $133.99 only from the Official Cubot Store at AliExpress. This is a limited-time offer.
You can now buy Cubot Max 3 Smartphone at a discounted price of $133.99 only at AliExpress. This deal is applicable on orders made from China, Spain, and Italy warehouse. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.
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Lenovo yesterday unveiled a new smart projector domiciled in the mid-range segment. The product is dubbed Lenovo Smart Projector T500. It adopts a compact size but delivers high-definition resolution and ultra-high brightness.
The Lenovo Smart Projector T500 comes in a pure white appearance, decorated with wavy texture wrapped in high-grade fabrics. The color won’t fade easily and integrates well into the home style.
The T500 features DLP projection technology and is equipped with a 0.33-inch DMD digital micro-mirror chip, with 1.05 million micro-mirrors. It can achieve 1080p physical resolution and is compatible with 4K resolution. The device also supports HDR10, HLG dual high dynamic decoding, and a new generation of EEP image quality engines. The projector has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, and the brightness is as high as 1400 ANSI lumens, which is quite high in home projectors.
It uses a projection ratio of 1.2:1, a projection aspect ratio of 16:9, and a projection distance of 0.8-8 meters. The recommended projection size is 60-120 inches, and the adjustable focus range is 20-300 inches. It supports automatic omnidirectional focusing and automatic trapezoid as well as wireless projection.
The Smart Projector T500 is integrated with two 8W full-range speakers, with silk direct injection, high tenacity silver basin, 740ml sound cavity, Dolby Audio, and DTS sound certification. It also supports independent Bluetooth audio mode.
In terms of the processor, the T500 is powered by a quad-core Morningstar T972-H processor with 2GB DDR memory, 32GB eMMC flash memory. It features support for dual-band Wi-Fi support and is equipped with a built-in three-dimensional partition cooling system with four copper tubes with optical machine temperature as low as 50°C.
Lenovo Smart Projector T500 is priced at 3,899 yuan (~$604), with a starting price of 2,999 yuan (~$464). It will be available on Lenovo’s official website, Lebei, JD.com, Tmall, etc from September 30 but is presently on pre-sale.
Lenovo also unveiled a T500 Dunhuang Museum co-branded model, priced at 3999 yuan (~$619), and with an initial price of 3499 yuan (~$541).
Baseus Blade 100W 20000mAh Power Bank which generally retails for $100 is now available at a discounted price of $75.39 only at AliExpress. Please note that this power bank can be used to charge your laptops, tablets, gaming devices, and smartphones. This deal ends on 30 September.
Generally retailing for $100, you can now buy Baseus Blade 100W 20000mAh Power Bank for $75.39 only at AliExpress. This deal ends on 30 September. So place your order asap.
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We recently posted a hands-on video of the X70 Pro+ and our first impressions of the device were pretty good. We felt it was a phone with almost no shortcomings, with the ability to capture superb photos. Now, after plenty of days of playing around with the device, we have a renewed appreciation for the X70 Pro+.
So what new discoveries have we made in the last few days? Let’s check them out.
Vivo 60 Pro+ vs X70 Pro+
The X60 Pro+ took second place in our Best Camera comparison two months ago, proving that Vivo’s imaging system is already very good. But can the newly released Vivo X70 Pro+ take things one step further and become the strongest imaging flagship phone in the second half of this year?
vivo X70 Pro Plus Full Review: Camera Performance
Let’s look at the hardware part first. Compared to the X60 Pro+, the 2x portrait lens has been upgraded from 32MP to 12MP IMX663, and the main camera has an additional piece of Zeiss optical glass. And most importantly, it is equipped with Vivo’s own V1 chip for the first time. This chip helps brighten photos and reduce noise while also decreasing power consumption.
When compared to the X60 Pro+, the new X70 Pro+ has a significantly less saturated style, which is closer to true colors. If you still think it’s too saturated, try the new Zeiss color mode, which further reduces saturation compared to Vivo’s AI color mode. Personally, I would still prefer Vivo’s automatic AI color mode.
Main Camera
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Note that the additional ZEISS optical glass brings in very few improvements to the X70 Pro+’s main camera, except for a slightly better highlight control in the presence of light. The upgraded Zeiss T* coating is an improvement in purple-fringing control in the daytime. But this coating is not perfect, as the photo angle has to be chosen very carefully to avoid them completely.
Ultra Wide Angle Camera
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The ultra-wide-angle lens on the X70 Pro+ has no hardware upgrades at all, so it performs almost exactly the same as the X60 Pro+. But the purple-fringing issue is significantly lessened like the main camera. Although its main camera has improved and ultra-wide-angle lens has not improved significantly, it still maintains the high standard of last year and is in no way weaker than flagship phones of other brands.
Portrait Camera
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Let’s focus on the newly upgraded 2x portrait lens. The new portrait lens is much better than the previous generation in terms of dynamic range. And because the size of the sensor has become larger and OIS has been added, there is less noise in the picture and there won’t be any blur because of handshake. Because the amount of pixels has also been reduced, you can see obvious signs of sharpening when you zoom in. The new portrait lens has a longer focus distance, so unlike the X60 Pro+ you can’t get too close to the subject when using 2x portrait mode.
Zoom Performance
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Like we mentioned in our Best Camera Smartphones video two months ago, the X60 Pro+’s choice of 5x zoom in night mode would crop through the main camera instead of shooting with a periscope telephoto lens, resulting in worse photo quality than in normal mode. This issue is fixed on the X70 Pro+. And even in normal mode, image purity, dynamic range, and sharpness are improved. This 5x periscope telephoto on the X70 Pro+ is substantially more usable with the new algorithm.
Judging from the previous samples, the V1 chip doesn’t seem to do much for photos. But Vivo says the V1 chip also enhances the photo experience by allowing the X70 Pro+’s viewfinder to preview in real-time in dark conditions. While, in the actual test, it is true that the preview screen of X70 Pro+ with V1 chip is a little better, but the difference is not much compared to the X60 Pro+ without this V1 chip. The actual photos taken are also different from the preview, so it looks like there is still room for improvement for the V1 chip.
One phenomenon that has existed since the X60 Pro+ and is still present on the X70 Pro+ is the algorithm for intelligent lens switching. For example, you click on 2x zoom in normal mode, but the x70 Pro+ will not always shoot with a 2x portrait lens, it will intelligently determine which lens to shoot based on the environment. Look at these 2x zoomed-in photos here, one taken with the x70 Pro+ in auto mode with intelligent judgment cropping with the main camera, and one taken with my manual Professional mode switching the 2x portrait lens. Clearly, its AI has made a mistake. So although the AI is mostly accurate, I would still like to have control over which lens I choose to take photos with. There also has been some incredible bugs in the days of our experience with the phone, such as this night mode photo, which is a very weird bug. Hopefully, the next version of the system update will fix it. So the X70 Pro+’s imaging system is not as perfect as we thought.
Video Recording
The X70 Pro+’s video recording is also of great interest to many people. The specs that each lens can record are unchanged from the X60 Pro+. The portrait lens and periscope telephoto support up to 1080p 30FPS video recording. Gimbal’s stabilization is better than the previous generation, and the jelly effect is much lessened. However, the dynamic range of the main camera and ultra-wide-angle lens basically remain the same as the x60 Pro+. The V1 chip’s optimization of video recording is reflected in the noise control, as there’s less noise than the X60 Pro+, but the relative picture also becomes more blurred. This time, the new Horizontal line anti-shake mode has been added. However, it is not recommended using it unless for special situations, because it only supports 1080P 30FPS recording.
vivo X70 Pro Plus Full Review: Hardware
As a flagship phone rather than a camera, its other hardware specifications must also be strong enough to be called Vivo’s strongest flagship phone. vivo X70 Pro+ is now not only available in vegan leather, the black version in our hands has a frosted glass back panel. And the frosted texture is relatively rough and will reflect some light spots in the sunlight. Next to the lens is a ceramic decorative plate. Because of the high reflectivity, you can even take a selfie with the main rear camera when the light is better.
While the X60 Pro+ lacked IP68 waterproofing, X-axis linear motor, and stereo speakers, these features are present on the X70 Pro+, and it also has a separate HiFi chip. It can be said that in the basic features of the X70 Pro+ there is nothing missing, but it comes at the cost of larger body size and heavier weight.
vivo X70 Pro Plus Full Review: Display
Taking good photos also needs a great screen to show it off. This time, the X70 Pro+ has a very large screen upgrade. With 2K resolution, 120Hz, the latest Samsung E5 light-emitting material, and support for LTPO dynamic refresh rate technology, this screen should theoretically be one of the most powerful screens available. But in reality, it’s a bit disappointing.
Compared to the Mi 11 Ultra, the x70 Pro+ screen appears slightly greenish and rainbow-streaked when viewed from the side. And it still has a larger curved section that can be shadowed and greenish. The fingerprint recognition is positioned downward, which is less convenient to press. In the past few days, we found that when you press the screen for a long time and then swipe, the response of the screen will become slower. We don’t know if this is intentional or a system bug, but when you use the web or Twitter, this slowdown is not a good feeling.
Of course, a flagship phone should use a flagship chip. The core specification is still the same: Snapdragon 888+, LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1. The Benchmark Test results are shown in the chart. Although the scores look good, the gaming part is more of a test of heat dissipation. Unfortunately, the gaming performance of the X70 Pro+ and X60 Pro+ is about the same.
Even when playing light games like PUBG, the X70 Pro+ can’t stabilize at 90FPS with Smooth Graphics 90 PFS settings, and larger games like Genshin Impact are even more difficult to handle. The frame rate curve also shows that Vivo is limiting the performance output of the x70 Pro+. Just when we thought it was unlikely that the X70 Pro+ would be able to play large games smoothly, we found that the V1 chip’s frame interpolation feature could be used in games, allowing them to run at 45 FPS with the screen displaying 90 FPS. In practice, the games run very stable and smoothly, and are also more power-efficient. The downside is that the image is sometimes broken and the delay in control increases. The current version of the game can become very laggy if you turn on and then turn off the frame insertion, and this feature will also be forced off once the temperature is too high. So in real life, this feature is not as good as imagined.
vivo X70 Pro Plus Full Review: Battery Life
The maximum charger power of 55w that we mentioned in the Hands-on video was a mistake on our part. In fact, the maximum power of the charger is 66w, but the phone only supports up to 55w charging power, which is the same as the X60 Pro+. What is different is that the x70 Pro+ also supports 50w wireless charging. Wired charging takes ten minutes to charge to 32%, thirty minutes to charge 80%, and 47 minutes to fully charge. Although charging with Vivo’s own charger is fast, it’s painful if you charge with other brands’ chargers. Even if you charge with a third-party charger that supports the PD protocol, the maximum power is only about 10w. The phone only charges about 6% every 10 minutes.
Battery capacity has improved compared to the previous generation, 4500mAh is the average level in the 5G era. TikTok consumes 3% for half-hour and 4% for online video.
vivo X70 Pro Plus Full Review: Verdict
It’s great to see that the X70 Pro+ is an improvement across the board, not just in the camera department. Many of the shortcomings of last year’s X60 Pro+ have been made up, on the X70 Pro+. But it’s not as perfect as Vivo advertised, and there are many issues and bugs that still need to be fixed. If Origin OS can fix the mentioned bugs and further improve usability, the next X80 Pro+ might really become the perfect photo flagship phone.
Yesterday, at the HONOR Life launch event in China, the brand announced three laptops. One of them was HONOR MagicBook V 14, which we covered a few hours ago. In this article, let’s take a look at the HONOR MagicBook 16 series, which includes HONOR MagicBook 16 and HONOR MagicBook 16 Pro.
HONOR MagicBook 16, MagicBook 16 Pro Specifications and Features
The two models in the HONOR MagicBook 16 series are almost identical to each other. The only major difference between the two is the presence of a dedicated GPU in the Pro variant.
HONOR MagicBook 16
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As their names suggest, the duo sports a 16.1-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD), 137 PPI, 144Hz refresh rate, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. This matte screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 170° viewing angle, and an 87.3% screen-to-body ratio. The TÜV Rheinland-certified display supports 100% sRGB color gamut and 300 nits brightness.
Both the laptops are powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor paired with 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD. Additionally, the Pro version comes in NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 dedicated GPU variants. On the other hand, the vanilla model also comes powered by a less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor but the RAM and storage remain the same.
Further, the notebooks feature a full-size backlit keyboard with a trackpad, a 720p HD webcam, and a fingerprint sensor. They also have dual speakers, dual microphones, and NFC for HONOR Magic-Link (Multi Device Collaboration).
HONOR MagicBook 16 Pro
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On the connectivity front, the computers arrive with dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-C), and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Last but not least, the HONOR MagicBook 16 series runs Microsoft Windows 10 Home Edition and is backed by a 56Whr battery with support for 65W fast charging.
HONOR MagicBook 16, MagicBook 16 Pro Price and Availability
The HONOR MagicBook 16 series will retail for the following price tags in China.
Both the notebooks are already up for pre-order in the country. The HONOR MagicBook 16 Pro will go on sale on September 30, followed by HONOR MagicBook 16 on October 8.
There’s no official word on the availability of these computers outside mainland China. But there’s a chance that they may debut in international markets.
Fenruien Hardshell Anti-theft Backpack which generally retails for $80 is now available at a highly discounted price of $44.36 only at AliExpress. This deal ends on 30 September.
Fenruien Backpack does not need any special introduction as the design and quality of the brand speaks for itself. This backpack is the perfect companion for adventure enthusiasts and tech-savvies. It is a fashionable backpack fitted with all the creature comforts required for safe and happy travels.
Key Features:
Hardshell Geometric design
Waterproof and Stain resistant
Anti-vibration
Easily fit a 15.6-inch laptop
TSA – password anti-theft lock
USB charging port
3D EVA material
EVA – anti-impact board- to keep your contents safe from impact
Generally retailing for $80, you can now buy Fenruien Hardshell Anti-theft Backpack (Upgraded Version) at a discounted price of $44.36 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is the original product, being sold by the Official Fenruien store. This deal ends on 30 September. So place your order asap.
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Tronsmart Apollo Air Earphones which generally retails for $85 is now available at a discounted price of $65.59 only at AliExpress. This deal ends on 30 September.
Tronsmart Apollo Air Earphones is a premium earphone that comes with an advanced Qualcomm QCC3046 chip and a customized graphene driver for exceptional and unrivaled sound quality. The combination of six mics and cVc 8.0 technology gives you crystal clear calls and the latest Bluetooth v5.2 ensures a stable and seamless connection. With three dedicated sound modes viz: ANC On, ANC Off, and Ambient Sound you can use the earphones at different places and for different scenarios like travel, studies, exercise, etc.
Key Features:
Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation – 35dB
Qualcomm® aptX™ audio decoding
3 sound modes
Six mics with cVc 8.0 technology for crystal-clear calls
True Wireless Stereo Plus
Bluetooth v5.2
IP45 dustproof and waterproof
Intelligent APP control
Battery: 5 hours on a single charge and 20 hours with the case
Smart one-touch control
Colors: Black and White
Generally retailing for $85, you can now buy Tronsmart Apollo Air Earphones at a discounted price of $65.59 onlyat AliExpress. Please note that this super deal ends on 30 September. So place your order asap.
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Samsung’s mid-range tablet line, the Galaxy Tab A series, is due for a new model that is expected to arrive as the Galaxy Tab A8 2021. A few weeks ago, we got an early look thanks to renders published on the web. Now the same source has revealed the specifications of the device.
The Galaxy Tab A8 (2021) will have a 10.5-inch TFT WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display according to OnLeaks who has partnered with 91Mobiles once again for this leak. We are surprised Samsung isn’t using the same 10.4-inch screen that shipped with the Galaxy Tab A7 2020.
Earlier reports have said the tablet will be powered by a Snapdragon processor like its predecessor but this new leak says otherwise. The Galaxy Tab A8 (2021) will be powered by Unisoc’s Tiger T618 chipset, the same one that is inside the HTC A100 tablet that launched in Russia a few weeks ago.
Samsung will offer the tablet in different configurations depending on the market. Some will have 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage while others will have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage or 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. While not stated, the tablet should have a MicroSD card slot for storage expansion.
The source says the tablet will have a 5MP front-facing camera and an 8MP camera on the rear. The battery capacity is 7040mAh, unchanged from the Galaxy Tab A7 2020. Last year’s model has support for 15W charging and that will likely be carried over to the Galaxy Tab A8 2021. There is also a mention of a fingerprint scanner on the side which seems unlikely for a budget tablet.
When it launches, the tablet will be available in gold, silver, and gray. It is also expected to launch in WiFi-only and LTE variants.
Last week, it was reported that the Lithuanian Defense Ministry had advised users of Xiaomi smartphones in that country to throw away their devices due to unauthorized censorship concerns. Xiaomi has immediately responded with a statement that it has never and will never restrict or block any user behavior. The statement also added that Xiaomi fully respects and protects the rights of all users of its devices.
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Lithuania’s state-run cyber security watchdog, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) had claimed that some Xiaomi flagship smartphones have a built-in ability to detect and censor certain searches relating to issues that may run foul to the official position of the Chinese government. The body noted that the feature had actually been turned off in the European region by Xiaomi, but in fact, still exists.
Xiaomi, in obvious response to the implications of the claim by the Lithuanian government, has now hired an expert to assess the allegation that its smartphones have in-built censorship capabilities. Xiaomi may be caught in the crossfire of recent frosty exchanges between Beijing and Vilnius. Some of the issues related to Lithuania’s seeming recognition of Taiwan. This led to Beijing calling for the withdrawal of the Lithuanian Ambassador to China, while also initiating the recall of its envoy to Lithuania in August.
In a statement, Xiaomi says it disputes the characterization of certain findings in the Lithuanian case, it is engaging an independent third-party expert to assess the points raised in the NCSC report. Although the Xiaomi spokesperson did not disclose the identity of the expert it will be engaging, it is believed that this will be a European organization with sufficient clout and expertise. Xiaomi had also said that its standard approach had been to some advertising applications to shield users from extreme content like pornography and references that may offend local users.
The current claims by Xiaomi are viewed by the Lithuanian Defense Ministry as an admittance that the company indeed has a blacklist of items within its content filtering architecture. They are insisting that this list is politically motivated, possibly in line with official positions from Beijing. Xiaomi, however, continues to insist that it is compliant with the extant regulations of data privacy applicable in the EU.
After taking a break from the smartphone market due to its financial struggles, LeTV (formerly LeEco) is back, and today, it has announced its first smartphone, the LeTV S1. What is special about the new phone is that it comes with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) out of the box!
LeTV says that the decision to use HMS stems from its decision to be open to all ecosystems. So alongside its own services, it is also going with Huawei’s own services. Users who purchase the LeTV S1 will be able to use the phone with products under Huawei’s ecosystem. LeTV is also building a connected platform for its phones, TVs, and other products. Once it is announced, users will also be able to use their LeTV phones to interact with other LeTV products on the platform.
The LeTV S1 not only has HMS Core powering it but its hardware is also provided by Chinese suppliers. For instance, the processor is the Tiger T7510 processor which is from the Chinese semiconductor company, Unisoc. LeTV also said the display and memory are from Chinese companies.
The full specification sheet of the phone wasn’t revealed by the manufacturer but it has been reported that it has an HD+ display with a waterdrop notch for the front-facing camera and there is a 4900mAh battery under the hood. The poster also shows that there are three cameras on the back of the phone along with a fingerprint scanner.
LeTV says the new 5G smartphone is targeted at drivers who work for ride-sharing platforms and delivery services as well as older citizens. It also revealed that its high-end smartphone which it briefly revealed at its conference in May is still in development and will be announced next year.
The LeTV S1 will be available for purchase next month via the LeMall online store. Its full specifications and price should be revealed by then.
OPPO has announced three new products in India at the #ASKOPPO launch event. These are OPPO F19s, OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition, and OPPO Enco Buds Blue. All these products are a special edition of the existing devices, namely OPPO F19, OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G, and OPPO Enco Buds.
OPPO has released these new products ahead of Diwali festive season in India. As mentioned earlier, they are merely a new version of the existing products to celebrate the festival of lights in the country. Hence, apart from newer looks (colors), they are basically the same.
The OPPO F19s comes in a single 6GB + 128GB storage configuration priced at ₹19,990. Customers can pick it up in either Glowing Golden or Glowing Black hue option.
Further, the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition also comes in a single 12GB + 256GB version. The company calls the new color option Majestic Gold and it costs ₹41,990. In other words, it costs ₹2,000 more than the regular Aurora and Stellar Black models.
Lastly, the OPPO Enco Buds now come in a new Blue color version, in addition to White. The new variant is priced at ₹1,999, however, it will be available at a discounted price tag of ₹1,499 during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale from October 3 to 10.
The OPPO F19s is already up for sale, while the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition and OPPO Enco Buds Blue will hit the shelves on October 3. All three products can be purchased from Flipkart, OPPO online store, and retailers across the country.
Last but not least, there are also cashback and EMI offers from multiple banks on these phones. Customers can also avail exchange bonuses and OPPO Enco W11 at only ₹999.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has recently stated that the global shortage of chips that has affected the automobile industry should end by next year, thanks to the construction of new semiconductor plants.
For those unaware, there is an ongoing crisis regarding semiconductors shortages that have affected various industries across the globe. One of the worst affected was car production, which had even halted entirely for certain brands due to supply constraints. Now, Musk stated that “There’s a lot of chip fabrication plants that are being built. I think we will have good capacity for providing chips by next year.” during a joint session with Stellantis and Ferrari Chairman John Elkann at the Italian Tech Week (Via Reuters).
The two of them also agreed on potential support coming from nuclear power to cover the increasing global energy needs. Elon Musk further added that “I am surprised by a recent move away of some countries from nuclear energy, which is safe.” Since the onset of the chip shortage, various major chipmakers began expanding their production capacity to ensure a steady supply of semiconductors. So, we can expect supply to eventually catch up with the explosive demand.
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