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

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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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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.

Please note that the above-mentioned prices are applicable to the 8GB + 128GB variant ordered from the France warehouse only. You can buy different variants and colors from different warehouses at slightly different prices. So be sure to check the price, variant, and warehouse before you place the order. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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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

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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.

Meizu launches series of new Lipro smart home and PANDAER products

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Sean

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Sep 23, 2021

The Meizu 18s series has just been unveiled in China during its September 22 product launch conference. But during this event, the company even launched a number of products from its Lipro and PANDAER sub brand.

Talking about the Lipro products first, the Chinese smartphone maker has launches series of new smart home products. Notably, one of its new launches include the Lipro smart curtains that can be connected to the Apple HomeKit as well. The device has a maximum load of 50 kilograms and runs without producing sounds over 35dB. It also has multiple scene modes, control methods, and more, and is priced at 899 Yuan (roughly $140) and will be available for purchase in October 2021.

Other smart home products include a Lipro LED smart sensor that arrives in three sizes that start from 149 Yuan (roughly $23). It offers 5W/2W smart output, along with triple induction. The new LED also arrives with upgraded materials for better build quality, intelligent light controls, and even a lightning protection design. Moving on to the PANDAER series of products, the brand launches a number of new gadgets including a transparent power bank, new mechanical keyboard, and even some PANDAER branded clothing as well among other things.

The previously reported PANDAER X IQUNIX Mechanical Keyboard has also been launched and starts from 699 Yuan. Other peripherals include, phone covers for the newly launched smartphones, figurines, PANDAER branded clothing like T Shirts and Hoodies, and even key chains as well.

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Itel A26 smartphone launched in India with built-in feature for recording WhatsApp calls

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 23, 2021

Itel on September 22 launched the Itel A26 smartphone in India as a budget-friendly offering. The phone sports a 5.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel and is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor. It comes with 2GB of RAM paired with 32GB of storage, which can be expanded by up to 64GB thanks to the presence of an SD card slot. The phone runs Android 10 Go Edition comes with face unlock capabilities.

Pricing & Availability

As per a press release from the company, the Itel A26 will be sold with a price tag of Rs. 5,999 in India. However, for some reason, the price for the same shows as Rs. 6,299 on Flipkart currently. It could be possible that this will be fixed later.

Itel does not offer any storage variants for the A26 but you do get multiple color options to pick from, namely Deep Blue, Gradation Green, and Light Purple. Moreover, the device comes with a 1-year warranty and even a one-time screen replacement offer, valid for 100 days after purchase.

Itel A26 Specifications

The Itel A26 is powered by the Unisoc SC9832e which is a 28nm chipset featuring a 1.4GHz quad-core Arm Cortex A53 processor. It is usually paired with the Mali T820 MP1 GPU.

The display of the device has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a resolution of 720×1520 (HD+). For optics, you get a 5MP ‘Dual AI Camera’ with flash at the back and a 2MP sensor on the front. A 3020mAh Li-ion removable battery fulfills the power needs of the device. The device measures 148×72.3×9.9mm.

Last but not the least, the Itel A26 comes with a ‘Social Turbo’ feature that lets users record WhatsApp calls, save statuses, and more.

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Apple iPhone 13 series pre-orders exceed 5 million units in China on day one

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Jeet

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Sep 23, 2021

A few days ago, Apple officially unveiled its next-generation iPhone 13 series, which includes four models — iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Pre-orders for all these four models started on 17th September and shipments are set to begin from 24th September.

Now, a new report reveals that the latest iPhone 13 series has become an instant hit in the Chinese market. On the day the company started taking pre-orders, the company received orders for more than five million units.

Interestingly, the numbers are just the pre-orders received by the third-party e-commerce platforms and don’t include the pre-orders that Apple received directly on its own online store in China. Also, out of those five million pre-orders last Friday, about three million were through JD.com alone.

Some customers were also facing problems when trying to access Apple’s official website in China as the website wasn’t getting loaded properly. Some also started trending hashtags on Weibo relating to Apple’s website being down.

Although the company had planned to start shipping the pre-ordered devices from 24th September, that is no longer the case. With the high demand for new iPhone models, Apple has now shifted the delivery date for new orders from late September to late October.

The newly launched iPhone 13 series is considered to be one of the weakest updates from the technology giant but it’ll still perform quite well, especially in the Chinese market where there’s a gap in the high-end segment after Huawei Technologies is virtually absent from the market because of US-imposed sanctions.

The high demand is also attributed to the lower pricing of the newer models. Apple has priced the iPhone 13 series lower than the iPhone 12 lineup. Prices for the new models in China start at 5,199 yuan (~$804) for the iPhone 13 Mini, 5,999 yuan for the iPhone 13, and 7,999 yuan for the iPhone 13 Pro. This makes the devices about 300 to 800 yuan cheaper than their predecessors.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to reportedly come with built-in S Pen stylus

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Jeet

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Sep 23, 2021

Samsung usually launches two flagship smartphone lineups — the Galaxy S-series in the first half of the year and the Galaxy Note series in the second half. However, this time, the company confirmed that it is not launching a Note-series device.

One of the bigger differentiators for the Galaxy Note series has been its S Pen support but that is no longer exclusive as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra also supports S Pen. And now, details about its successor have surfaced online, revealing some interesting things.

Tipster Ice Universe claims that the Galaxy Note series is gone for good and the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra will take its place. It is being said that the phone will look quite similar to the Galaxy Note20 U and will come with a built-in S Pen.

Further, the report adds that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will come with a 19.3:9 aspect ratio display and will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and is likely to have support for 65W fast charging technology.

Rumors indicate that the phone will have a 6.81-inch LTPO QHD+ screen with 120Hz refresh rate support. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset. However, in the select markets, the device will also come powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 2200 chipset with AMD mRDNA GPU.

In the camera department, as per the leak, there will be a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. It is also expected to have a pair of 10-megapixel telephoto lenses, with one of them being a periscope lens offering 10x optical zoom.

The launch of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup is just a few months away and we expect to know more about the smartphones in the coming weeks and months.

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OPPO A55 renders emerge once again before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 23, 2021

OPPO announced the OPPO A55 5G smartphone at the beginning of this year. Recent reports have revealed that the company is working on its 4G variant. Last week, 91mobiles shared the leaked renders of the A55 4G. Now, reputed tipster Evan Blass has shared the new renders of the smartphone.

OPPO A55 4G renders

The leaked renders of the OPPO A55 show that its display features a punch-hole at the upper-left corner and an earpiece in the top bezel. The left edge of the phone is equipped with volume up and down buttons. The power button available on its right edge is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

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The OPPO A55 4G’s rear camera module is equipped with a dual-camera setup, which is headlined by a 50-megapixel primary camera. The leaked renders show that it will be available in black and blue colors. A previously seen leaked render revealed that it will also come in green color.

The rumor mill is yet to leak the specifications of the OPPO A55 4G. However, reports have revealed that it could be packed with a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

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The moniker of the device suggests that it will be replacing the OPPO A54 that debuted in April this year. The A54 came with specs like a 6.51-inch LCD HD+ screen, Helio P35 chip, up to 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, a 16-megapixel front camera, 13-megapixel triple cameras, Android 10 OS, a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Realme RMX3461/RMX3463 full specifications, images revealed through TENAA appearance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 23, 2021

An upcoming Realme smartphone with an RMX3461 model number has received approval from China’s TENAA telecom authority. Its network variant with RMX3463 model number has also received certification from the TENAA agency. The listings have revealed the specifications and images of the RMX3461/3. Unfortunately, the rumor mill is yet to reveal the final name of the device.

Realme RMX3461/RMX3463 specifications

The TENAA listings of the RMX3461/3 show that they are packed with identical specs. It features a 6.59-inch LPTS punch-hole screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. The handset features a 16-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls.

The triple camera unit available on the backside of the Realme RMX3461/3 has a 48-megapixel primary camera and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors, which could be available for capturing macro and depth shots. The handset is preinstalled with Android 11 OS.

The RMX3461/3 Realme phone is powered by a 2.4GHz quad-core processor. It is expected to arrive in RAM variants such as 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB. On the storage front, it is likely to offer options like 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB.

The RMX3463/1 has a 4,880mAh rated battery, which appears to offer a typical value of 5,000mAh. The handset is expected to arrive with other features like a side-facing fingerprint scanner, fast charging, and a microSD card slot. The smartphone measures 164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5mm and weighs 199 grams. It is likely to arrive in colors like Dark Blue and Aurora Purple.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 gets features from Galaxy Z Series with One UI 3.1 update

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Ashutosh

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Sep 23, 2021

Even though One UI 3.1.1 is exclusive to the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, Samsung has decided to backport some features with One UI 3.1 to other devices in its portfolio. Samsung Galaxy S21 series has already received some new features from One UI 3.1.1 and now, it’s time for the Galaxy Tab S7 series to get it.

With the new One UI 3.1 build that Samsung has already begun to roll out, Galaxy Tab S7 series tablets will get access to the new Labs feature that was earlier exclusive to One UI 3.1.1 on the Galaxy Z 3 foldable series. The Labs section brings support of multi-window for apps that don’t natively support it, along with a new persistent taskbar that would further enhance productivity.

The multi-window feature makes all the apps open in either pop-up view or split-screen, making it a delight to multitask on the tab. Additionally, with the persistent taskbar, users can now have their favorite apps pinned to it that’d allow them to switch apps without having to go back to the app drawer.

Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ owners will get the new update that goes by the firmware version T87xXXU2BUC6 and is being rolled out in multiple regions. Galaxy Tab S7 FE isn’t far behind and is also getting the new build with version T73xXXU1AUH6. Users can head to their update centers to find the notification of the new firmware update and in case they don’t see any, fret not, it shouldn’t take long.

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