Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE now available Globally via AliExpress

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Sep 23, 2021

Xiaomi Mi Store is giving some amazing discounts on the occasion of the world premiere of Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. The smartphone which is retailing for $420 is now available at a discounted price of $398.80 only at AliExpress. This is a limited-time offer.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE at $398.80 (after discount)@AliExpress

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

The new Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is a beautifully designed midrange smartphone. The ultra-lightweight smartphone comes with a super comfortable grip and an elegant and sleek look. It comes with a dazzling halo ring, encircling the main camera and a near flat camera module. The smartphone features a 6.55 inch AMOLED display and 1.88mm super-slim bezels that give you bigger and more visual content. Add to that the features like TrueColor technology, Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and you get an uncompromising visual experience. Other interesting features include a dedicated reading mode, sunlight mode, one-click AI cinema, separate vlog mode, arc side fingerprint sensor, etc.

Key Features:

6.55-inch AMOLED DotDisplay
90Hz refresh rate; 240Hz touch sampling rate
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Memory: 6GB+128GB / 8GB+128GB
Rear Camera: Triple Rear camera : 64MP + 8MP + 5MP
Selfie Camera: 20MP
Battery: 4250mAh , 33W charging
OS: MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
Bluetooth 5.2
GPS, NFC
Colors: White, Black, Pink, Blue

Xiaomi 11Lite 5G NE is now available at a discounted price of $398.80 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is a limited-time world premiere deal. The above-mentioned price is applicable on the 6GB + 128GB variant ordered from the China warehouse. You can also buy the same variant or different variants from different warehouses at slightly different prices. So make sure to check out the variant and warehouse before you place the order.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series could arrive in these colors

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 23, 2021

Samsung is yet to launch the long-awaited Galaxy S21 FE. However, we have already started hearing about the Galaxy S22 series. Thanks to a new report, we now know in what colors the successor of the Galaxy S21 series will be available.

According to a report by GalaxyClub, the Galaxy S22 series will be near-identical to the Galaxy S21 series in terms of design. However, the upcoming phones will be available in different colors.

As per the publication, the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup will arrive in the following colors.

Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+

- White
- Black
- Rose Gold
- Green

Galaxy S22 Ultra

- White
- Black
- Dark Red

The Rose Gold hue option of Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ is said to be different from the current-gen Phantom Pink color. Whereas, the Green color could be similar to the Phantom Green version of Galaxy Z Fold3.

Lastly, the publication has no idea about the Red-colored Galaxy S22 Ultra. But it does suggest that this particular red shade will most likely be different from the red-color Galaxy smartphones that have been released so far.

Having said that, some of these hues could be limited to certain regions. They could be even exclusive to Samsung.com. Also, since we are still months away from the launch, there could be more colors and some of these colors could also change.

As mentioned in the beginning, the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup is in the news for some time now. In fact, most of the features of these devices are already out. You can learn about them here.

Huawei to launch new openEuler OS on September 25

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Sean

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Sep 23, 2021

Huawei had initially announced the openEuler program back in 2019 as an open source operating system and released the 20.03 LTS edition last year. Now, the company is gearing up for the launch of a new openEuler OS that is set to be announced on September 25.

Prior to this announcement, the Chinese tech giant’s founder Rei Zhengei (Via HuaweiCentral) stated that the company will be increasing its efforts into strengthening the digital infrastructures. Furthermore, the brand will also aim to provide a sustained and reliable foundation for this platform. The upcoming openEuler operating system is an open source and free Linux distribution platform that will offer an open community for developers across the globe.

Notably, Huawei had previously confirmed that upgrade plan for openEuler. The version 22.03 will be released next year and will be based on Linux Kernel 5.10. As of right now, the company ranks at the top in the contribution of the Linux Kernel 5.10 patches. For those unaware, the openEuler is a platform that is designed in collaboration with other major tech giants. Its an effort to create a unified and open OS that will support multi processor structures that will advance the hardware and software application ecosystem.

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Google now reportedly replacing Pixel 3 & 3 XL units bricked with EDL mode

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 23, 2021

Reports of Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL devices dying early deaths have been circulating for around a year. However, Google now appears to actually be doing something about it, as per multiple reports on Reddit.

Google’s ‘Advanced Hardware Support Team’ has likely been contacting some users (via: PiunikaWeb) that had earlier fruitlessly complained about their Google Pixel 3 series device getting bricked because of getting locked into EDL mode, saying that they are offering a replacement.

“A few days ago I received an email from the Advanced Hardware Support Team saying they wanted to offer me a replacement because they were needing to look at some of these devices. I quickly shipped out my bricked 3XL and they’re supposed to be sending me a replacement device, unsure what model it will be yet,” says one user.

The move is surprising considering Google Support was previously unhelpful for such cases due to expired warranties on most affected devices. It is unclear at the moment as to what model is being offered as a replacement, although most believe that it will be a refurbished Pixel 3 or 3 XL, judging from support’s usual behavior.

The reports from users being offered replacements are few at the moment, but we should hopefully be seeing more of it happening. After all, the problem seems to be occurring randomly, likely due to some hardware fault, with the users having nothing to do with it.

For the uninitiated, the Google Pixel 3 series EDL bricking issue is a fairly widespread one with reports about it still piling up on Google’s Issue Tracker, support forums, and Reddit for a year or so. All the affected say the same thing – their Pixel 3/3 XL shut down one fine day for no good reason and failed to ever power on again. Attempting to boot up the device results in it going into the Qualcomm recovery mode called ‘Emergency Download (EDL).’ The usual tricks to flash a fresh Android ROM are unhelpful because the bricked device stays put in the EDL mode and refuses to go into the regular fastboot mode.

Google had recently confirmed that it indeed is aware of the problem but said that it had “nothing to add” at the time. However, the California-based company now seems compelled to do something about the issue, probably because mishandling of the Pixel 3 series fiasco can translate to bad publicity, which can potentially impact Pixel 6 sales. Although, we hope that it is nothing but good intentions.

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Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch with Wear 4100+, WearOS 2 launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 23, 2021

American watchmaker Fossil has launched its latest Gen 6 smartwatch in India. The Fossil Gen 6 was first launched for the global market a couple of weeks back and now, it is available in India. The watch comes with a higher price tag than what it sells in the U.S. The watch starts at Rs. 23,995 (~$325) for the 42mm model and goes up to Rs. 24,995 (~$339) for the 44mm model. For reference, the Gen 6 starts at $299 in the US.

Fossil Gen 6 arrives as the first smartwatch to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100+ processor. This is said to bring up to 30% performance improvement compared to the Gen 5. The processor is paired with 1GB of RAM and there is 8GB of storage onboard.

The watch sports a 1.28-inch touchscreen AMOLED display. The watch is encased in a stainless steel case and is available in 44mm and 42mm case size options. The 44mm variant comes in four color options while the 42mm size is available in 3 color options.

Further, the Fossil Gen 6 comes with a swim-proof, 3 ATM rating. It also features a fast-charging battery and has an Sp02 sensor that allows users to measure their blood oxygen levels. You also get upgraded heart sensors that allow continuous tracking. The watch also has a minute speaker which allows users to make or receive calls and also play music. The watch runs on WearOS 2 but is eligible for an upgrade to WearOS 3 in 2022.

As for the availability, the Fossil Gen 6 will be up for pre-orders in India via Fossil.in and Amazon. The wearable device will go on sale from September 27.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Thom Browne Edition goes official for $799.99

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 23, 2021

Last month, Samsung announced the Thom Browne Editions of Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. The company is now back again with Galaxy Watch4 Classic Thom Browne Edition. The limited-edition smartwatch carries a premium price tag and will hit the shelves next week.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Thom Browne Edition is priced at $799.99 in the US. It will be sold in limited quantities on September 29 via Samsung.com.

The watch arrives with a costlier price tag for multiple reasons. First of all, it has fashion designer Thome Browne’s name on it. Secondly, unlike the regular Galaxy Watch4 Classic, this variant features rhodium plating.

Further, it ships with three interchangeable straps – leather, rubber, and fabric. All three straps have different colors and patterns. The wearable also comes with five pre-loaded Thom Browne watch faces.

But unfortunately, the special edition of the Galaxy Watch4 Classic only arrives in a 42mm Bluetooth version. This caveat is probably the only deciding factor for buyers, in addition to a premium tag.

Either way, collectors won’t mind these two factors and will buy the product anyway. If you are one of those people and reside in the US, then make sure to place your order as soon the wearable goes on sale next week.

Meizu launches PANDAER co-branded Mechancial Keyboard & Transparent Power Bank

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Sean

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Sep 23, 2021

Earlier this week, Meizu has just launched a number of new consumer electronic products. Out of these, two new products arrives as a collaboration and includes a mechanical keyboard and a transparent power bank.

Talking about the keyboard first, the company had previously teased PANDAER X IQUNIX Mechanical Keyboard earlier this month. And now, the keyboard is finally here and is targeted towards young professionals and gamers alike. Its trendy design is cleared geared towards the younger demographic and features 83 keys with PBT keycaps. It has a semi transparent design and offers either Cherry switches or TTC switches, along with support for full key hot swapping as well. For connectivity, it features Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4G wireless and wired connection with both Windows and Mac OS support.

The second product Meizu launched that is a part of a collaboration is a transparent power bank. It is the PANDAER X SHARGE 118W Transparent power bank, and as the name suggests, features a transparent outer shell. Under the hood, it houses a 20,000mAh battery pack and supports 118W fast charging through a single 21700 power cell with a capacity of up to 5000mAh. It supports QC/PD multi protocol fast charging as well and even has a small screen that displays the current, voltage, and capacity in real time.

The PANDAER X IQUNIX Mechanical Keyboard has its price start from 699 Yuan (roughly 110 US Dollars) and is currently available for crowdfunding. Similarly, the PANDAER X SHARGE 118W Power Bank is also available through crowdfunding and also starts from 699 Yuan. It can also be paired with a special protective case that features a solar panel that helps charge the power bank at up to 12W charging.

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POCO India has an event on Sep. 30, new C-series phone expected

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 23, 2021

Have a hard time catching up with the long list of products that have launched this month? There are still more lined up including a new product from POCO that is scheduled to launch next week.

The POCO India Twitter account revealed today that it has an announcement set for September 30 at noon. From the poster, the new product is expected to be a new phone under its C-series.

Save the date! pic.twitter.com/3NUB0WCSf2

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) September 23, 2021

The last POCO C-series smartphone announced by the Xiaomi-owned company is the POCO C3. It launched in October of 2020 which means it is almost a year old. Considering the refresh time between devices, it is a surprise that a successor wasn’t announced sooner.

The POCO C3 was a success in India, selling more than 2 million units in its first 9 months. That isn’t bad for a phone that launched for roughly $100. We want to believe the successor will also have a super affordable price tag.

The C3 launched with very similar specs to the Redmi 9C. The key differences between the two phones are a smaller screen and the lack of a fingerprint scanner on the Redmi 9C. There are speculations that its successor may be similar to a Redmi phone. However, considering there isn’t a Redmi 10C yet, we may see the roles get reversed with POCO launching the phone first and then Redmi relaunching it under its own brand in another market.

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OnePlus once again details ColorOS 12 update plan for its devices

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 23, 2021

Last week, OPPO unveiled ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 in China. The company even disclosed the list of OPPO and OnePlus smartphones that will be updated to the latest version of its mobile operating system. A few days later, OnePlus once again clarifies the ColorOS 12 update schedule for its devices.

Liu Fengshuo, the COO of OnePlus who also happens to be the head of the company’s R&D department, has shared further details about the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update for OnePlus phones.

According to the executive, the brand will follow the timeline that was shared at the end of the ColorOS 12 announcement. As per that plan, the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro will receive the public beta update in October, while the remaining eligible devices will get access in the first half of 2022.

The exec details that the OnePlus 9R will get the beta update in January 2022 itself. He also says that users will be notified at the end of each month regarding the update schedule for the upcoming month.

For those unaware, OPPO has a habit of sharing the ColorOS update plan every month. Hence, it’s not surprising to learn that it will continue to do so for the next iteration of its operating system.

Lastly, he clarifies that although the OnePlus 7/7T and OnePlus 8/8T series of handsets will receive the update later than the OnePlus 9R, the firm will complete the public beta rollout by the end of H1 2022. The reason behind the delay is that these smartphones will be migrated from HydrogenOS to ColorOS.

Additionally, OnePlus Community Manager Jian Lan Shuai has revealed that users who installed ColorOS Early Access update on OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T will not be receiving an OTA update to ColorOS 12. In order to receive the new update, they will have to switch back to HydrogenOS.

Having said that, since we are months away from the stipulated update timeline for the older OnePlus phones, we expect the brand to let out more details in the coming days.

5G smartphone shipments rise in emerging markets as competition heats up

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 23, 2021

5G smartphone shipments in Q2 2021 rose 6.5% QoQ in emerging markets, even as the total shipments in such regions dropped by 5% in the same time frame, as per the latest data from Counterpoint Market Monitor Service.

The enthusiasm generated by Apple‘s first 5G-capable device, the iPhone 12, as well as the introduction of 5G models in the budget segments by OEMs such as OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Realme, can be linked to the increase in 5G shipments. In addition, emerging economies, particularly Southeast Asia and the Middle East, are catching up in terms of 5G infrastructure, which is driving up demand for low-cost 5G phones (via: Counterpoint).

Increasing Share of 5G in Shipments

Smartphone OEMs, particularly in emerging markets, are now prioritizing 5G products in their portfolios. Take Realme for example, whose 5G share in its emerging market smartphone shipments went up from 8.8% in Q1 to 15.9% in Q2. The brand has seen the most substantial growth among the competition with a 135% YoY global shipment increase to 15 million in Q2 2021.

The OEM now ranks sixth for the first time. Realme’s global scene is quite positive as well where its 5G device shipments have risen by 37.0% in Q2, up from an increase of 22.7% in Q1.

5G Battle Heating up in Emerging Markets

5G smartphones are turning standard in the developed markets, particularly in countries like the US. However, the same cannot be said about emerging markets where 4G smartphones continue to be sold, particularly in the more wallet-friendly end of the spectrum. This means that such markets have the maximum potential for growth.

The Indian market serves as a great example for this case and has seen 75.5% QoQ growth in 5G device shipments. It will likely continue to demonstrate similar growth rates until the rest of the year and beyond.

Countries in Southeast Asia will also likely see a 5G shipment increase in the second half of 2021. But the real difference will be made in 2022 when 5G will go live commercially.

With more and more affordable 5G offerings hitting the market, the involved OEMs should witness a considerable jump in their market shares. No OEM would like to miss out on this wave and we should hence be seeing the decline of 4G-only phones.

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Umidigi Bison X10 and X10 Pro launched with 6150 mAh battery for $119

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 23, 2021

Umidigi unveiled Bison X10 and X10 Pro rugged smartphone featuring a stylish design, decent specifications and competitive pricing. Both the new smartphones will compete with the competition by primary specifications such as Helio P60 Processor, 6150 mAH battery and IP68 andIP69K certification. Umidigi Bison X10 series will start retailing from 11 October via AliExpress at the price of $119.99.

Must See: UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max to launch on August 23 with an Helio G80 SoC

Umidigi Bison X10 series offers a much better design than the usual rugged smartphones available in the market. There are several other important aspects that make the smartphone stand against the competition.

Design

Apart from outstanding specifications, the Umidigi Bison X10 and X10 Pro offer a beautiful design carved with AG matte fibreglass on the back and rubber cushions to suck the impact. However, the metal chassis confirms strong protection and stunning design. Further, the smartphone is dust, drop and waterproof as it features IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications.

The user can flawlessly use the smartphone without worrying about any impact on the smartphone from any usual falls. It could be a splendid choice for the users who often go for adventurers and in far-flung areas.

Powerful Performance

Bison X10 and X10 Pro smartphones house an Helio P60 processor which offers great performance. However, the Bison X10 comes with 4GB + 64GB storage and Bison X10 Pro offers 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

Other Features

Apart from a minor hardware difference, both the siblings carry different designs and build materials. BissonX10 comes with an AG matte glass for a premium look along with an anti-fingerprint coating, while the Bison X10 Pro features a rubber cover offering a better grip.

Both the smartphones house a 6.53-inch HD+ display, a 20MP triple camera module, two independent customizable buttons and NFC for touchless payments.

Pricing and Availability

Umidigi Bison X10 and X10 Pro will start retailing at the price of $119.99 from October 11 via AliExpress. You can add the device to your cart to get an additional discount. Interestingly, you can grab a unit of the newly launched smartphones for free via the ongoing giveaway. You can enter the giveaway or know more by heading to the official Umidigi website.

Related: UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max launched for $139.99, carries Sony AI 48MP cameras and Helio G80 SoC

Vivo patents smartphone with detachable dual sided pop up camera

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Sean

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Sep 23, 2021

Vivo is apparently working on a new unique new smartphone. The company has patented a device that features a detachable pop up camera mechanism that houses camera sensors on the front and back.

According to LetsGoDigital, the Chinese smartphone maker filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) that was published earlier this month. The patent describes a smartphone with a pop up camera mechanism on the top right corner. While pop up camera usually house a camera module for taking selfies, this version also houses dual cameras on the rear that function as the primary rear sensors. While this is already a notable aspect, the most highlighting part about the patent is the fact that the entire pop up module can be detached.

Once removed from the main body, the camera system can now be used independently and the users can even position the camera system in different manners thanks to a hinge mechanism built into the detachable pop up module. Furthermore, the cameras can even capture different field of views since it has a camera on either side. Notably, the company’s patent also details this detachable module, which houses a battery that enables it to function separately.

While users can detach the camera to use it independently, it can still communicate with the parent smartphone as it houses a Wi-Fi module as well. In other words, a possible application could be that the user detaches the module and places it at an angle to take a picture. The preview could be displayed on the smartphone’s display while also offering support for different functions like night node. Unfortunately, this is still just a patent and we have no way of confirming if the company is actually working on such a device.

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DIZO Buds Z launched in India with 16-hour battery life and gaming mode

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 23, 2021

Last week, DIZO revealed everything about the DIZO Buds Z ahead of its launch. As the product is now official today, we now know about its price as well as availability. Let’s take a look at how much it costs and when it will be available for purchase.

DIZO Buds Z Price and Availability in India

The DIZO Buds Z TWS earphones are priced at ₹1,999 ($27) in India. But as part of the launch offer, they will be sold at a discounted price tag of ₹1,299 ($18) for a limited time.

As far as the sale is concerned, the audio accessory will be available for purchase from October 7 via Flipkart.

DIZO Buds Z Specifications and Features

Unlike other DIZO truly wireless earphones, the new DIZO Buds Z is not a rebranded realme product. The original realme version of these earphones may launch later.

These in-ear buds sport a short stem and a large head. They weigh 3.7g each and arrive in three colors, namely Onyx, Leaf, and Pearl.

The earbuds come with 10mm dynamic drivers and feature touch gesture controls. They are IPX4-rated for splash resistance and have support for ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) for calls and 88ms low latency gaming mode.

They connect via Bluetooth 5.0 are also compatible with the realme Link app. The buds with a 43mAh battery each are rated to last around 4.5 hours on a full charge. Whereas, with the charging case that has a 380mAh battery and a USB Type-C port, they can be used for 16 hours.

Like most wireless earbuds in the market, the DIZO Buds Z ship with a USB Type-C cable and three pairs of different-sized ear tips.

Flipkart to launch MarQ branded M3 Smart smartphone on Sept 25

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Sean

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Sep 23, 2021

The launch date for the MarQ M3 Smart smartphone have just been revealed. MarQ is a sub brand of the popular e-retailer Flipkart and offers various consumer electronic products and home appliances.

The MarQ M3 smart is the first ever smartphone under the MarQ brand. As of right now, Flipkart has made the news official with the handset having its own landing page, which also reveals some key features and design of the upcoming budget handset. Looking at the image poster on the online website, we can see that the device sports a 6.1 inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch on the front where the selfie camera resides, while the rear features a dual camera on the rear.

Unfortunately, it is unknown if the rear also houses a fingerprint scanner. The online listing also confirms that the device will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack and will offer up to 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded via a microSD card slot. At the moment, finer details regarding this device is still unknown, so we will have to wait for the September 25 launch date. The pricing is also unclear but it is hinted to be under the 10,000 INR price segment, so it would compete with the likes of the newly announced Redmi 9 Activ.

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HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 with 144Hz display to launch on September 26

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 23, 2021

HONOR has scheduled a launch event in China for September 26. The brand has been gradually revealing the devices that will be announced at this conference for the past few days. Today, the company has confirmed that a new version of HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 will be debuting at this event.

According to the latest teaser by the HONOR Life Weibo account, the brand will be launching a new HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 model on September 26. As per the post, this laptop will sport a 144Hz refresh rate display. Further, despite featuring thin bezels, the webcam will be still housed inside the top bezel.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about this notebook. We can expect it to arrive with processor upgrades and other features, in addition to the confirmed high refresh rate display.

Most importantly, this is the first time HONOR is calling its Pro laptop with its display size. For those unaware, the Pro notebooks from HONOR have always had a 16.1-inch display. This suggests that the company may release smaller Pro variants in the future.

Having said that, other than this computer, HONOR has also confirmed to unveil HONOR V7 tablet, HONOR MagicBook V 14 laptop, and HONOR Vision X2 smart TV at the upcoming HONOR Life launch event on September 26 in China.

Latest 10-inch+ OLED panel shipment numbers points towards their increasing usage in devices

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 23, 2021

According to UBI Research, the shipment of 10-inch OLED panels used in tablets, notebooks, monitors, and TVs reached 10.29 million units during the first half of 2021.

This was due to high sales of gadgets that use OLED panels, the analyst firm said (via: THE ELEC). The panels accumulated $2.95 billion during the first half of 2021, which is around 2.4 times the sales figure of $1.221 billion recorded the same time a year ago.

ubi research 10 inch plus oled figures — Image: UBI Research

Further, UBI Research said that Samsung was turning its rigid A2 OLED line from a smartphone panel manufacturing line to the one that manufactures IT OLED panels. This will be done by running the A2 line at 40,000 to 50,000 Gen 6 (1500x1850mm) substrates per month in production capacity, starting in the second half of the year.

Near the end of the year, Samsung Display is also scheduled to start producing OLED screens for Apple’s iPad. This will allow the IT OLED market to have explosive growth in 2022, UBI Research noted. For this, Samsung Display has been accelerating its spending plan for a Gen 8.5 (2200x2500mm) IT OLED line.

Samsung isn’t the only one accelerating its OLED manufacturing capabilities though, as it is joined by LG Display that recently finalized a plan to build a Gen 6 IT OLED line at Paju.

Notably, 3.4 million units out of the total OLED shipment during the first half of the year were for TVs. This figure could increase during the second half of the year with the upcoming Black Friday.

Still, the shipment of OLED panels smaller than 10-inches stands astronomically higher at 333.5 million units, according to the research firm. Of course, this is due to the fact that smartphones continue to be one of the most popular devices that make use of OLED panels.

ubi research less than 10 inch oled sales figures — Image: UBI Research

The revenue generated from >10-inch OLED panels shipment during the fast half of 2021 stands at $20.5 billion, which is an increase of 62% from sales of $12.7 billion during the same period of time last year.

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Redmi 9 Activ launched in India with Helio G35 & 5000mAh battery

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Sean

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Sep 23, 2021

Earlier today (23rd September 2021), we had reported on Redmi gearing up for the launch of a new Redmi 9 series smartphone soon. But it seems that the launch was imminent as the company has officially announced the new device.

The Redmi 9 Activ is the latest smartphone from the budget sub brand of Xiaomi that is priced under the 10,000 INR (roughly 135 US Dollars) segment in India. Notably, the Activ is a slightly beefier version of the Redmi 9 in terms of RAM. The company launched the new budget handset in India in two storage options, which includes a 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. The former is paired with 64GB of internal storage while the latter houses 128GB of internal storage.

Furthermore, the new smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack with 10W charging. Under the hood, the Activ sports a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC and even offers support for storage expansion via a MicroSD card. On the rear, a fingerprint scanner is housed along with a dual camera module consisting of a 13 megapixel primary lens and a 2 megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the device features a 6.5 inch HD+ display that has a waterdrop notch with a 5 megapixel selfie shooter.

The device runs the Android 11 based MIUI 12 out of the box and will officially go on sale starting from September 24. The 4G RAM + 64GB storage variant is priced at 9,499 INR (roughly 130 US Dollars), while the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version costs 10,999 INR (roughly 150 US Dollars). The company has launched the Activ in multiple color options, including Carbon Black, Coral Green, Sky Blue and Sporty Orange. It will be available for purchase from Mi.com, Mi Home Stores and Amazon India.

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Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro now available Globally via AliExpress

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Daily Deals

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Sep 23, 2021

Xiaomi Mi Store is giving some amazing discounts on the occasion of the world premiere of Xioami 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro smartphones. Xiaomi 11T which is retailing for $576 is available at a discounted price of $518 and Xiaomi 11T Pro which is retailing for $691 is now available at a discounted price of $633 only at AliExpress. This is a limited-time offer.

Xiaomi 11T

WHERE TO BUY

Xiaomi 11T at $518 (after discount)@AliExpress

This latest addition from Xiaomi is known as the Cinemagic smartphone as it helps you to turn everyday ordinary moments into magical cinematic shots. With amazing camera sensors to extraordinary software support for each stage of content creation, this device is the perfect tool for an aspiring storyteller. The 108MP pro-grade camera combined with professional cinematic algorithms turns your ordinary picture into a professional portfolio shot. Also with Xiaomi 11T, you will never have to worry about your battery running out as with 67W turbocharging you can charge your device to 100% in just 36mins.

Key Features:

Display: 6.67inch AMOLED DotDisplay
120Hz Screen refresh rate
Processor: Flagship MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Ultra Octa Core
Memory: 8GB+128GB / 8GB+256GB
Camera: Triple Rear Camera – 108MP + 8MP + 5MP
Selfie Camera: 16MP
Battery: 5000mAh, 67W wired turbo charging
OS: MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
Bluetooth 5.2
WIFI 6
GPS, NFC etc

Xiaomi 11T Pro

WHERE TO BUY

Xiaomi 11T PRO at $633 (after discount)@AliExpress

Xiaomi 11T Pro is designed for pro cinematographers and influencers. With leading computational videography, pro-grade cameras, professional special effects, and other creative options, you can easily turn your ordinary everyday life into a beautiful fairy tale. The smartphone comes with interesting features like one-click AI cinema, end-to-end HDR10+, audio zoom, etc. Moreover, with 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge, you can charge your smartphone to 100% in just 17mins.

Key Features:

Display: 6.67inch AMOLED DotDisplay
120Hz Screen refresh rate
Dolby Vision supported
Processor: Snapdragon 888 Octa Core
Memory: 8GB+128GB / 8GB+256GB / 12GB +256GB
Camera: Triple Rear Camera – 108MP + 8MP + 5MP
Selfie Camera: 16MP
Battery: 5000mAh, 120W Hyper charge
OS: MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
Sound: By Harman Kardon
Bluetooth 5.2
GPS, NFC etc

Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro Deal:

On the occasion of its world premiere, Xiaomi Mi Store is giving out huge discounts on Xiaomi 11T and 11T PRO. Xiaomi 11T which retails for $576.01 is available at a discounted price of $518.01 and Xiaomi 11T Pro which retails for $691.45 is available at a discounted price of $633.45 only at AliExpress.

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iQOO Z5 5G launched with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 778G, 5,000mAh battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 23, 2021

iQOO has unveiled the iQOO Z5 5G smartphone in China. It has arrived as the successor to the Snapdragon 768G powered iQOO Z3 5G that debuted in March in China. The major highlights of the iQOO Z5 5G include a 120Hz display, a more powerful Snapdragon 7-series chipset, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 64-megapixel triple camera unit.

iQOO Z5 5G specifications and features

The iQOO Z5 5G has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole design. The display supports a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution, up to 120Hz of refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio. It also supports HDR10 and P3 color gamut. The smartphone offers a screen space of 91.36 percent.

The Snapdragon 778G chipset is present under the hood of the iQOO Z5 5G. The handset comes with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot onboard. The smartphone runs on OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO, which is based on Android 11 OS.

The Z5 is fitted with a front camera of 16-megapixel. The rear-mounted camera module has a 64-megapixel main camera with an f/1.79 aperture. It is accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. When it comes to photography, the Z5 offers features like night scene mode, dual-view mode, portrait mode, professional mode, time-lapse, up to 1080p slow-motion video shooting, and up to 4K video recording.

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The iQOO Z5 has a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging. The company claims that it can gain 50 percent battery juice by charging it only for 26 minutes. The flagship-level VC liquid-cooling system offers a total heat dissipation area of 28837mm². It offers other features like dual SIM support, 5G, extended RAM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB-C, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, face unlock, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The iQOO Z5 5G measures 164.70 x 76.68 x 8.53mm and weighs 195 grams. The Dream Space color variant of the device that has a lined design on its back measures 9.53mm in thickness.

iQOO Z5 pricing and availability

Here is the pricing of the three variants of the iQOO Z5:

8GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,899 Yuan (~$294)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,099 Yuan (~$325)
12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,299 Yuan (~$356)
Color variants: Blue Origin, Twilight Dawn, and Dream Space

The iQOO Z5 5G’s is available for pre-sale starting from today in China. Its first sale will be carried out on Sept. 28. The Z5 is set to launch in India on Sept. 27.

Xiaomi CIVI design officially revealed, features curved display & AG glass

By

Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 23, 2021

Xiaomi has confirmed to launch a new smartphone series called Xiaomi CIVI in China on September 27. As we are only a few days from the announcement, the company has now begun to tease this device. Today, the firm has shared a video and posters revealing the design of the phone. At the same time, a popular leaker has even shared the live images.

According to the official teasers by Xiaomi, the upcoming Xiaomi CIVI will likely compete against the vivo S and the OPPO Reno series of smartphones in China. Just like the handsets from the competition, this one will be also focused on design and camera.

From the video and poster, we can see that the phone has a triangular triple camera array. This camera placement design was popularized by vivo with the launch of the vivo X50 series. Now, even other OEMs like Meizu with its Meizu 18x and Xiaomi have started using this design.

Further, the handset has a curved display and an AG Glass back, which appears to be identical to OPPO Reno Glow design on the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G. But unlike OPPO, Xiaomi uses a metal frame instead of a plastic frame. Also, the color combination is unique with a gold-colored frame and a blue gradient rear finish.

Talking about placements, the power and volume keys sit on the right side, while the left side has nothing. The bottom of the device includes a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, a primary microphone hole, and a SIM card slot. Lastly, the top houses a secondary microphone hole, an IR blaster, another speaker grille, and Dolby Atmos branding.

Xiaomi is yet to reveal the features of Xiaomi CIVI yet. However, the firm and Digital Chat Station have confirmed that this smartphone measures 6.98mm in thickness and weighs 166g.

Having said that, we expect the company to drop more teasers revealing the features of this phone every day until the day of the launch on September 27.

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