OPPO F19s, Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition, Enco Buds Blue launched in India

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Sep 27, 2021

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: New semiconductor plants to end global auto chip shortage in 2022

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Sean

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Sep 27, 2021

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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Xiaomi Mi TV Stick 2021 spotted on FCC, with detailed specs

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Sean

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Sep 27, 2021

Xiaomi is apparently getting ready for the launch of the new Mi TV Stick (2021 Edition). The latest iteration was spotted on FCC with a model number MDZ-27-AA, along with its specifications in detail.

The 2021 Mi TV Stick was spotted on FCC (via googlechromecast) with a slight change in design over its predecessor. Apart from changes in appearances, it also brings some hardware changes as well, as per the certification. While the remote control itself appears similar to the previous generation, there is a clear difference in networking speeds. The new Mi TV Stick now offers improved downlink and uplink speeds on WiFi, supporting 866.7 Mbps downlink speed using a VHT80 channel and 300Mbps uplink via the HT40 channel.

In other words, users can expect a buffer free experience in 4K content on a stable connection. The speeds are also quite a bit higher than its predecessors 433.3 Mbps of download speed and 150 Mbps of uplink. Under the hood, the new Stick sports an Amlogic S905Y4 paired with a Quad Core Cortex A35 16500+ DMIPS and ARM Mali G31 MP2 GPU that is clocked at 850MHz. This chipset is capable of rendering 4K resolution at 60fps on 10bit.

Other notable features include support for multiple codecs like AV1/H.265/VP9 P-2/AVS2 4Kp30, and H.264. The Mi TV Stick also supports HDR10/10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS HD. IT will sip with a 5W power adaptor and an HDMI extender cable alongside two AAA batteries for the remote. We can expect the latest version to be announced in the market in the arriving few weeks. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to arrive with an S Pen slot: Report

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Sean

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Sep 27, 2021

Rumors regarding the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra have been surfacing over the last couple of weeks. And now, another report has suggested that the top end model of the flagship series will house an S Pen slot.

We have different sources of information, but they all point to the same conclusion: the built-in s pen of S22 ultra can be 100% determined. https://t.co/1sa10rREOz

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) September 24, 2021

According to known tipster IceUniverse, a Dutch publication has stated that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will feature a built in S Pen support. In other words, multiple sources have now revealed that the S Pen will ship along with the Ultra variant this year. This news is also in line with our previous report of the Galaxy S22 Ultra renders which showcased an S Pen slot on the bottom of the device.

If this is true, it would be quite notable considering the South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy Note series usually shipped with S Pen support and a housing slot. Although, since the company did not launch a new Note model this year, the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold3 supported the S Pen. However, both models had users put the stylus inside a case rather than featuring a dedicated slot.

For the Galaxy Note enthusiasts, this might be good news as the high end variant will feature stylus support out of the box and offer various built in functions that they come to expect from a Note smartphone. Although, this implies that the Galaxy S series of flagship devices might be seeing a notable shift in design. This is also in line with another report that we had covered, which stated that the company possibly considering overhauling its Galaxy S lineup into its Note series.

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Xiaomi Watch Color 2 launched with third-party app support, 12-day battery life, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 27, 2021

At the Xiaomi CIVI launch event, the company also announced a bunch of ecosystem products. One of these is Xiaomi Watch Color 2, the successor to the Xiaomi Watch Color from late 2019. Let’s take a look a look at what the new smartwatch from Xiaomi has to offer.

Xiaomi Watch Color 2 Specifications and Features

Just like the original Xiaomi Watch Color and the Xiaomi Watch Color Sports Edition, the new Xiaomi Watch Color 2 flaunts a sporty design. The smartwatch features a metal bezel and weighs around 36.3g.

The body of the watch comes in three colors (White, Blue, and Black). However, customers can choose from six different-colored straps (White, Blue, Black, Yellow, Orange, and Green). The last three straps are sold separately, while the first three are part of the default package based on the color of the body.

The wearable sports a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display with a 326 PPI and a 60Hz refresh rate. Users can customize this large screen by applying preferred watch faces from a collection of over 200.

Like any other smart wearable, this one also arrives with a PPG sensor for heart rate monitoring and an SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level monitoring. It also has features like sleep tracking, stress monitoring, breathing training, menstrual cycle tracking, and more.

Further, the smartwatch comes with 117 sports modes and 19 professional sports modes. Since it has a dual-frequency GNSS chip (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS), users need not carry their smartphone for locating tracking during workouts. The product is also 5 ATM water-resistant for durability.

The wearable pair with Android and iOS devices via the Xiaomi Wear application. It not only supports Bluetooth calling and Xiao AI virtual assistant for smart device controls but also limited third-party applications (only on Android). It also has NFC for contactless payments.

Last but not least, the Xiaomi Watch Color 2 is backed by a 470mAh battery, which is rated to last for 12 days on a full charge. The smartwatch takes around 2.5 hours to charge fully via a magnetic charger.

Xiaomi Watch Color 2 Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Watch Color 2 is priced at ¥999 in China. The wearable is already up for pre-order in the country. Customer pre-ordering the smartwatch gets a 100 discount. Hence, they only have to pay 899. The product will go on sale for the first time on September 30.

Since the original Xiaomi Watch Color and Xiaomi Watch Colors Sports Edition made their way to international markets with different brandings like Mi Watch, Mi Watch Revolve, and Mi Watch Revolve Active, the new Xiaomi Watch Color 2 could also release outside mainland China.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 live image revealed, exec confirms MicroSD card support

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Sean

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Sep 27, 2021

Lenovo is gearing up for the launch of the new Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6. Earlier this month, a company official had teased the launch of the new tablet, now, live images of the upcoming device have just been revealed.

The Chinese PC maker has officially revealed the live images of the tablet recently. Looking at the image, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 can be spotted on the far left. On the rear, we can see a vertically stacked camera module along with a long oval, which could be where the stylus will be housed. The other two tablets in the image include the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 and the Xiaoxin Pad Plus that was launched previously.

Notably, the company’s product manager also shared an image that showcased the tablet running the ZUI version 13.0.289, which also showcases support storage expansion via a MicroSD card slot. Although, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will unfortunately not support 5G networking. Based on what we know so far, the tablet will sport an OLED display from Samsung that has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.

A previous leak had also revealed certain other finer details as well. The device will reportedly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. On the rear, it will have a 13MP + 5MP dual camera setup while the front sports an 8MP + ToF dual camera system. Other features include a side mounted fingerprint sensor, a USB 3.1 (Type C) port, and a 10,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.

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Xiaomi Mi 12 to feature higher screen to body ratio & new rear camera setup: Tipster

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Sep 27, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to launch its next gen flagship series earlier than the previous generations. The device will sport top notch specs and features, and now, a new report has suggested that it will also arrive with certain changes in design.

According to known tipster @数码闲聊站 on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website), the company will be adopting a new packaging process for the Mi 12. This new process would enable the Chinese tech giant to further narrow down the bezels and chin of the device, which would make for a better viewing experience as well. Furthermore, the tipster also added that the curved display in the flagship lineup will be replaced with a hyperboloid solution. The smaller bezels also imply that the device will offer a higher screen to body ratio than its predecessors.

The tipster also added that the arrangement of the triple camera setup n the rear will also adopt a new design. He stated that the module will now include a partition design, which would apparently add to its aesthetic appeal. Notably, the blogger also said that the new camera setup on the Mi 12 series will sport a 50 megapixel primary sensor over the previously reported 200 megapixel sensor. Although, we have no way of confirming this news as of right now, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro to offer new camera features like Magic Eraser, Motion Blur, & more: Report

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Sep 27, 2021

The camera in a smartphone is one of its most important aspects. Apart from just decent performance, many consumers also want a device that is capable in photography as well. Now, a new report has revealed some of the new and interesting camera features that the Google Pixel 6 Pro could offer, which might make it a feature packed handset in the high end market.

For those unaware, the search engine giant’s image processing pipeline and Google Camera app have made the Pixel series one of the best smartphones in terms of camera rankings. And now, a new report from XDADevelopers has suggested that the Pixel 6 series will arrive with improvements to its camera hardware, which will be much more notable than any upgrades that the previous iterations had ever made.

The new improvements also arrive as the company has built a custom chip for its smartphone that will offer it even more control over image processing. A source close to the matter provided XDADevelopers with an unreleased internal version of the Google Camera app that has suggested some camera features that will utilize the new improvements in hardware. Some of these features include, Magic eraser, Face deblur, Scene lock, “Front torch”, and more.

While the company has already revealed the Face deblur feature (with a demo also being showcased), the new Magic eraser might be one of the most interesting upcoming features. A code name discovered on the new Camera app called “swiss” is connected to another feature called “magic eraser.” Although its exact function is unknown, it might be a post processing effect. XDA believes it might even allow users to remove objects or people from a photo that they have taken, as the name suggests.

Other interesting features include motion blur, which is expected to be a motion blur feature that adds the effect in the Google Camera app. Similarly, there was also a code name “naruto” found in the camera app that is related to a feature called scene lock. While the Pixel 6 series doesn’t seem to have a front facing LED flash, the source also found a “Front torch” feature as well that simply turns the Camera UI into beige to light up anything in front of the phone’s display.

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Detel Easy Plus electric bike with 25kmph top speed launched in India for ₹41,999 ($570)

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Sep 27, 2021

The Indian market has been getting several two-wheeler electric vehicles in the recent past and now yet another such product has been launched in India. An Indian EV maker has launched Detel Easy Plus.

The Detel Easy Plus offers a top speed of 25 kilometers per hour and a range of 60 kilometers on a single charge. It is powered by a 250W motor and comes with tubeless tires, drum brakes, and pedals.

It uses powder-coated metal alloy chassis and has a load-carrying capacity of 170 kilograms. There’s a 20Ah battery placed right below the rider’s seat and the company says that charging the battery from 0 percent to 100 percent takes about 4-5 hours. It has a decent ground clearance of 170mm.

In terms of design, the Detel Easy Plus is different from what companies like Ather and Ola are offering. It has a moped-inspired design, which is quite easy to manufacture and could be cheaper as well.

The company is offering a standard one-year warranty and a two-year warranty or up to 40,000km on the battery pack. The Detel Easy Plus eclectic bike comes in two color options — Metallic Red and Silver Grey.

It is priced at ₹41,999 (~$570) including GST, which is cheaper than almost every two-wheeler eclectic vehicle recently launched in the Indian market. For comparison, Ola S1, launched in India last month, has a starting price of ₹99,999.

The Detel Easy Plus can be booked for a token amount of ₹1,999 and the remaining amount needs to be paid by the customer seven days prior to the delivery of the vehicle. It is currently available through a network of booking partners in three states — Haryana, Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh.

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Realme Q3s with Snapdragon 778G is launching in October

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 27, 2021

Realme is reportedly working on a new Snapdragon 778G SoC-powered handset for China. A recent report revealed that it will be arriving in the market as a Q-series smartphone. It is now known through Realme’s Vice President for China, Wan Wei Derek that this device will be releasing in the market with the Realme Q3s moniker.

The Realme Q3s is slated for an October launch. Derek claimed that the reason why the device is not called Realme Q4 or Q5 is that the company plans to launch only one Q-series phone in the second half of the year. As compared to the Snapdragon 750G powered Realme Q3, the Q3s will be a comprehensive upgrade with stronger specs.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Snapdragon 778G SoC-powered Realme Q3s will come equipped with a 144Hz LCD panel and it will offer a long battery life. The tipster added that the company will continue to focus on the GT series and Q lineup in China.

Recently, a Realme phone with an RMX3461/3 model number was certified by the TENAA authority. The handset has a 6.59-inch LTPS display FHD+ display, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

The RMX3461/3 phone is powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core processor and 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. The device may come with 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. The handset has a 4,880mAh battery, which may carry support for rapid charging. It runs on Android 11 OS and comes with a microSD card slot for more storage. The device measures 164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5mm and weighs 199 grams. It may come in colors like Dark Blue and Dark Purple.

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iQOO Z5 5G launched in India with Snapdragon 778G, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 27, 2021

Last week, iQOO launched the iQOO Z5 5G in China. Just a few days later, the mid-range smartphone has now debuted in India as well. The brand says that the new device is not a successor to the iQOO Z3 5G but rather an extension. Hence, the company will continue selling the older model.

iQOO Z5 5G Price and Availability in India

The iQOO Z5 5G in two colors variants (Arctic Dawn, Mystic Space) will retail for the following price tags in India starting October 3.

8GB + 128GB – ₹23,990 ($326)
12GB + 256GB – ₹26,990 ($366)

For a limited time during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale (October 3-12), customers can get up to a ₹3,000 ($41) discount through Amazon coupon (₹1,500 off) and HDFC Bank (₹1,500 off) credit/debit card as well as EMI.

iQOO Z5 5G Specifications and Features

The iQOO Z5 5G sports a 6.67-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 16.7 million colors, 1500: 1 contrast ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The screen supports DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10 content, 91.36% screen-to-body ratio, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a centered punch hole.

iQOO Z5 Arctic Dawn Featured A — iQOO Z5 5G (Arctic Dawn)

It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The phone comes with ‘Extended RAM 2.0’ (virtual RAM) feature and a 28837mm² liquid cooling system.

For photography and videography, the device uses a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit (120° FOV), and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, there’s a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

iQOO Z5 Mystic Space Featured A — iQOO Z5 5G (Mystic Space)

As far as connectivity is concerned, the handset supports dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO), USB Type-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack. It has all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass.

Other features of the smartphone include a MicroSD card slot, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, linear vibration motor, Funtouch OS based on Android 11, and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 44W FlashCharge fast charging technology.

Xiaomi CIVI launched with 32MP selfie camera, 120Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 778G

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 27, 2021

Xiaomi CIVI, the company’s first CIVI branded smartphone has launched in China. Reports have claimed that the CC9 series that debuted in 2019 has been rebranded as the CIVI. The newly announced Xiaomi CIVI is a selfie-focused phone with an impressive design, which may attract female buyers. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Xiaomi CIVI.

Xiaomi CIVI specifications

The Xiaomi CIVI has a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with curved edges and a punch-hole at the top-center position. It produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. One of the major attractions of the CIVI is a 32-megapixel Samsung GD1 lens, which comes with features like autofocus, dual-soft LED flash, and skin renewal technology. The latter relies on deep learning skin characteristics to reconstruct facial imperfections such as blemishes, acne, and so on.

The rear camera setup of the Xiaomi CIVI has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The handset runs on MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS. In terms of design, it features an AG glass on the back and a metallic frame.

The Snapdragon 778G chipset powers the handset with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device ships with a 4,500mAh battery, which carries support for 55W rapid charging. The smartphone offers other features such as dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB-C, an in-display fingerprint scanner, Dolby Atmos powered stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi CIVI pricing and availability

The Xiaomi CIVI variants and their prices are as follows:

8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,599 Yuan (~$404)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,899 Yuan (~$449)
12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 3,199 Yuan (~$495)

The handset will be available in colors like Light Blue, Shiny Black, and Pink. At present, there is no word on its availability outside China.

OPPO Smart TV K9 75″ launched with Tencent START cloud gaming service, MEMC, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 27, 2021

Back in May, OPPO launched the OPPO Smart TV K9 Series in China. The company debuted the television in three sizes – 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch. More than four months later, the firm has now announced a 75-inch version of this TV at the OPPO K9 Pro launch event yesterday (September 26).

OPPO Smart TV K9 75” Specifications and Features

The newly launched OPPO Smart TV K9 75” is similar to the OPPO Smart TV K9 65” in terms of specifications. The only differences between the two are display size and storage capacity. As the name suggests, the new model sports a 75-inch screen and comes with 32GB internal storage instead of 16GB. However, the amount of RAM remains 2GB.

Like most mid-range smart televisions these days, the new OPPO TV features a metal frame with a 95% screen-to-body ratio. It sports an LED-backlit (DLED) LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K), 1.07 billion colors, 60Hz refresh rate with MEMC, and 300 nits brightness (typical).

OPPO Smart TV K9 75-inch Featured A The display has a 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, a color accuracy of ΔE≈1.5, and supports multiple HDR standards (HDR10+, HDR10, HLG). It can also decode and pass HDR10+ content.

The television is powered by a MediaTek MT9652 chipset. This SoC consists of a quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 CPU and an ARM Mali-G52 MC1 GPU.

As for software, it runs ColorOS TV 2.0 with support for leading streaming platforms in China, Xiaobu (Breeno) voice assistant via far-field microphones, NFC-enabled remote control for quick pairing with OPPO smartphones, Tencent START cloud gaming, O Relax, and more.

On the connectivity front, the television arrives with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 3 x HDMI 2.1 (one of them is eARC compatible), 2 x USB 2.0, 3-in-1 AV, digital audio port (optical), DTMB, and Ethernet.

Last but not least, television features a 2-unit speaker system with a maximum output of 30W and Dolby Audio support. It also has support for the 1080p (FHD) external webcam accessory for TV sold by OPPO.

OPPO Smart TV K9 75” Price and Availability

The OPPO Smart TV K9 75” is priced at ¥5,799 ($898) in China. But as part of the launch offer, the company is providing a ¥300 ($47) discount. Hence, customers can purchase the television for ¥5,499 ($851).

Additionally, OPPO is also giving away a webcam worth ¥399 ($62) and Tencent streaming subscription as freebies.

The television is already up for pre-order in the country and will go on sale for the first time on September 30.

Just like the previous models in the lineup, we don’t think this TV will make its way to international markets.

Xiaomi 11T Pro, Redmi Note 10 Lite BIS certified, launch seems near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 27, 2021

Earlier this month, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 11T series of smartphones earlier this month. Last week, tipster Mukul Sharma claimed that the 11T series is heading for an October release in India. Fresh information reveals that the 11T Pro with model number M2107113SI has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The BIS listing hints that it may launch soon in India. At the same time, the Redmi Note 10 Lite has also been approved by the BIS authority.

Xiaomi 11T Pro

Xiaomi 11T Pro visits the Indian BIS, launch imminent.
Feel free to retweet.#Xiaomi #Xiaomi11TPro pic.twitter.com/NjrFkeO6tn

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) September 27, 2021

The Xiaomi 11T Pro’s Indian variant is expected to come equipped with the same specs that were made available on its global version. The 11T Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 888 SoC, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.

The 11T Pro has a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. Its rear camera setup has a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, and a 5-megapixel telephoto macro camera.

Redmi Note 10 Lite

Redmi Note 10 Lite receives the Indian BIS certification.#Xiaomi #Redmi #RedmiNote10Lite pic.twitter.com/2S6qks21q8

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) September 27, 2021

In August, the Redmi Note 10 Lite moniker was found in the MIUI code and later it was spotted at IMEI database. The same phone with model number 2019106A11 has now received approval from the BIS certification. Reports have revealed that the Note 10 Lite could be rebranded version of the global Redmi Note 9 Pro from last year.

The handset is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (superwide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. It may come with other specs like Snapdragon 720G, 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, and a 5,020mAh battery that supports 30W rapid charging.

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Google to reportedly host a new product launch event on October 5

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Jeet

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Sep 27, 2021

With the majority of flagship smartphones scheduled to launch this year being already available in the market, Google’s Pixel 6 series is likely the only premium flagship lineup yet to go on sale.

Now, Google is apparently planning a launch event on 5th October where the company will be announcing new products for Nest, Maps, and Flights. The report also mentions that this event doesn’t have anything to do with the Google Pixel series smartphones.

The development comes through Mishaal Rahman who shared screenshots of the now-deleted CNET article which detailed this upcoming 5th October event of Google. It revealed that the company will announce new smart speakers and security devices along with some changes and new features coming to Google Maps and Google Flights.

As noted, Google Pixel 6 series flagship smartphones are not a part of the agenda for this event as the company is expected to launch the premium smartphones on 19th October. It is expected that the phones will be available for purchase around 28th October. It’s also being reported that apart from the Pixel 6 series, the company could also announce its first foldable smartphone at the same event.

Google has already revealed some key details about the upcoming phones. The Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display offering a 90Hz refresh rate while the Pro model has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display offering a 120Hz refresh rate.

The highlight of the Pixel 6 series remains its processor as the phones will come powered by Google’s own chipset — Tensor. Apart from on-device AI and ML capability, the chip is claimed to have significant improvement in translation, captioning, and dictation. The chipset is likely to be an unreleased Samsung Exynos 9855 SoC.

The standard model features a dual-camera setup on the back while the Pixel 6 Pro has a triple-camera setup that includes a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 4x telephoto lens. The photography performance is expected to top the charts as the chipset is focused on photo output and uses artificial intelligence along with machine learning.

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Honor Vision X2 series of Smart TVs officially launched; pricing starts at 1,799 yuan ($279)

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Jeet

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Sep 27, 2021

At the recent Honor Smart Life event in China, the newly independent company has officially announced the Honor Vision X2 series of smart TVs in its home country. Along with these smart TV models, the brand has also launched a few other products.

The Honor Vivion X2 Smart TV comes in three different sizes — 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch. All three models come with 4K UHD screens with 92 percent DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, a 25 percent increase over the first generation panels.

It is HDR10 compliant and comes with anti-aliasing optimization, NR noise reduction, and a few other functions. It has also passed the German Rheinland non-flicker certification and Rheinland low blue light eye protection certification.

The smart TV has an independent large sound cavity design and is claimed to be able to communicate with four major video platforms. There’s also smart far-field voice control, and support for features like multi-screen collaboration, multi-terminal collaboration, low latency, and higher picture quality.

Under the hood, they are powered by a MediaTek chipset which packs four Cortex-A53 cores and a Mali-G52 MC1 graphics processor. As for the memory, the TVs come with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

The device packs a dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) WLAN chip with a 2×2 MIMO antenna for high-speed internet connectivity. It is equipped with a self-developed Cast + Projection protocol that can reduce projection delay by more than 60 percent. There are also USB-A and HDMI ports along with RJ-45.

The Honor Vision X2 models come with the company’s own Magic UI out-of-the-box which the company says brings an immersive and ultimate user experience. It’s not yet confirmed if the Magic UI is based on HarmonyOS or the Android operating system. Its predecessor was the first Smart TV to be running Huawei’s HarmonyOS but now that Honor is a separate entity, it could be using Android this time.

Now, coming to the pricing and availability details, the 43-inch model is priced at 1,799 yuan (~$279) while the 55-inch model is priced at 2,699 yuan (~$418). On the other hand, the 65-inch model costs 3,499 yuan (~$542) and all three models will be available for purchase from 18th October in China.

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OPPO A95 4G FCC, NBTC certified, rear design and key features revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 27, 2021

OPPO is working on a new smartphone called the OPPO A95 4G. Its NBTC certification listing, which was spotted today by tipster Abhishek Yadav revealed that the A95 moniker belongs to the OPPO phone with CPH2365 model number. The handset has also received FCC certification. The FCC listing has revealed some of the key features of the smartphone.

A schematic of the OPPO A95 4G can be found in the FCC documents. It features a volume rocker on the left and a power key on the right. Probably, the smartphone features an AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The back panel of the device has a triple camera unit and an LED flash.

Oppo A95 4G bags NBTC, FCC, TKDN & CQC certification.

– Android 11
– Color OS 11.1
– Triple rear camera
– 3.5mm audio jack along with earphone in box
– 5000mAh battery with 33 Watt charging#Oppo #OppoA95 #4G pic.twitter.com/EcncQ5wgiv

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) September 27, 2021

The bottom side of the device seems to be equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. The FCC listing states that it runs on Android 11 OS and ColorOS 11.1. The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for 30W rapid charging. The other details of the smartphone are under wraps.

Apart from NBTC and FCC, the handset has also bagged Indonesia’s TKDN and China’s CQC certifications. These certifications hint that it may go official in October. The A95 moniker indicates that it will be arriving as the successor to the OPPO A94 that debuted in March this year.

OPPO A94 specifications

The OPPO A94 has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen, a 32-megapixel front camera, and 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. The handset features the Helio P95 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

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Amazon prepones Great Indian Festival Sale to coincide with Flipkart’s Big Billion Day Sale on Oct 3

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Ashutosh

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Sep 27, 2021

Amazon flagship event of the year, the Great Indian Festival Sale, which was earlier scheduled to begin on October 4 has now been preponed by a day with the sole aim to coincide with rival Flipkart‘s Big Billion Day Sale on October 3. Amazon has also set its stage for some exciting new smartphone launches during the sale period.

There is an interesting rivalry going on between the two giants where Flipkart, after announcing the 6-day sale from October 7, later changed its decision and marked October 3 as the starting date, a day earlier than Amazon’s October 4 sale. In retaliation, Amazon has now finally decided that they”ll go head-on with Flipkart and both these sales will begin the very same day.

An Amazon India spokesperson said, “Our top priority remains customer trust and the interest of our sellers, especially the lakhs of small sellers and the tens of thousands of local shop owners across India,”. “We continue to innovate for our partners, small businesses and customers, as they gear up for the upcoming festive season. The Amazon Great Indian Festival will now start from October 3, 2021, and as always, Prime members will have early access.”

Great Indian Festival Sale is set to arrive with over 850,000 sellers onboard. There are going to be tons of products from Indian SMBs and local shops. Buyers would witness over 1000 new product launches from the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Sony, and Apple. There will be a wide variety with discounted rates from other such brands including boAt, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Fossil, Levi’s, Bajaj, Lakme, Maybelline, etc.

Being a high consumer of smartphones, no sale in India goes without introducing exciting deals and new launches centric around smartphones. And that is exactly going to be the prominent part of the Great Indian Festival sale this year. Here are some of the key launches from top brands.

Mi 11 Lite NG 5G

Launch date: September 29

Specifications: With a 6.55 inch AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 800 nits, Mi 11 Lite NG 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon 780G SoC octa-core processor. The phone has a 64MP sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP macro lens along with a front camera as 20MP. It has a large 4250 mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

Variants: 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage & 8GB RAM + 256GB onboard storage

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G

Launch date: September 28

Specifications: The upcoming phone will feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display with an FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080p, 120Hz refresh rate, and an Infinity-O design on the front. It is going to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G 5G processor. The camera sports a 64MP (f/1.8) primary shooter, a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP (f/2.4) macro camera with a 32MP selfie camera. It has a massive 5000 mAh battery, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, NFC, and USB-C.

Variants: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage

iQOO Z5 5G

Launch date: September 27

Specifications: The IQOO Z5 has a 6.67-inch Full-HD LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs Android 11-based Origin OS 1.0 for iQOO smartphones. The battery is a massive 5000 mAh cell that also supports 44W fast charging. IQOO Z5 is a 5G-enabled machine powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC that features a 64MP (f/1.79), 8MP (f/2.2), and 2MP (f/2.4) rear camera set up along with a 16MP (f/2.45) front camera.

Variants: Upto 12GB RAM and 256GB storage

Oppo A series

Launch date: September 27

Specifications: The new smartphones will pack a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary AI-powered camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera.

There will be hundreds of other options available across all categories in the Great Indian Festival sale on Amazon.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE reportedly canceled

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 27, 2021

When the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE appeared with full specs at the TENAA certification platform of China back in July, it was speculated that it may get an early launch. Earlier this month, it was reported that the S21 FE may debut in October. Fresh information that has appeared on DDaily, a South Korean publication today reveals that the company has canceled the S21 FE.

As per the report, a Samsung Electronics official has said that the company has canceled the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE) Unpacked event, which was scheduled to take place in mid-October. He further said that the company seems to be considering not releasing the S21 FE at all.

The report mentions that the reason for canceling the event is that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is selling too well. The other issue that has reportedly resulted in the cancelation of the S21 FE is the ongoing global chip shortage issue.

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in August with aggressive pricing of $999. It not only comes with updated specs but also an improved design. It is powered by the same Snapdragon 888 SoC, which is also expected to be seen on the S21 FE. It appears that the company is internally discussing that it would be ideal to focus on the parts and production of the Z Flip 3 instead of launching the S21 FE.

Apart from appearing at TENAA in July, the S21 FE’s Exynos 2100 and Snapdragon 888 SoC variants were seen at other places like Geekbench and Google Play Console recently. A support page of the handset had also gone live earlier this month, which indicated that it could be launching in October.

There is a possibility that the new report about the cancelation of S21 FE could be only applicable to South Korea. The reason behind it is that it was reported by another South Korean publication FN News in June that the S21 FE will be releasing in limited markets. It claimed that the smartphone will not be releasing in South Korea and Japan, but it will be coming to markets like the U.S. and Europe. It was reported last week that the company has produced 10,000 units of the S21 FE due to the chip shortage issue.

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Hisense Vidda 85-inch 120Hz Flagship TV confirmed to arrive on September 29

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Ashutosh

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Sep 27, 2021

Hisense, a renowned TV manufacturer, has tipped that a flagship Vidda TV is around the corner that will sport a massive 85-inch display and will have a 120Hz refresh rate to take the viewing experience to an all-new level. The release is set for September 29, confirms the officially tipped posters.

The Vidda poster says “end of the field of view, no boundaries” which suggests that the new TV will certainly have minimal bezels, offering a high screen share for an astonishing view. The poster also emphasizes highly the number 3, suggesting that one of the TV’s parameters has the number 3.

There are additionally two more posters that feature a leopard and a singing parrot which can easily be deciphered as having a fast refresh rate of 120Hz and a built-in audio system.

IT House has learned that a new product page has gone live on e-commerce websites that is most probably the Hisense Vidda new 85-inch TV with model 85V1F-S. This corroborates that the TV is indeed a flagship-level product that will pack a 4K 120Hz screen with built-in 3GB of memory and 64GB of storage. The number “3” in the poster represents 3GB of memory, which is a gig above the mainstream 2GB memory capacity seen on the majority of peers. Officially termed as a “game TV”, the product also features a game-only HDMI 2.1 interface that supports VRR variable refresh rates as well. The Vidda 85V1F-S TV also bundles 2×18W speakers and 25W subwoofers set up for high-fidelity stereo sound.

As for pricing, it is expected to start from 8499 yuan ($1315).

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