Microsoft announces Surface Pro 8 with 13-inch 120Hz display, Surface Pro X gets a Wi-Fi only variant

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Sep 23, 2021

Microsoft has gone a leap ahead with the launch of the new Surface Pro 8. With all the new additions and upgrades, it wouldn’t be wrong to call it Microsoft’s best Surface Pro machine so far. The Surface Pro 8 packs a 120Hz display with minimal bezels, Thunderbolt 4 support, and a new keyboard that along with an upgraded Surface Slim Pen 2. Surface Pro 8 has picked up the best parts from the Surface Pro X and powers them with an Intel chip.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8

It has, what Microsoft calls as, a 13-inch PixelSense Flow Display which is larger than the previous-gen Surfaces, plus it has a higher resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate too. Support of Dolby Vision and Adaptive Color Technology makes it “the most technically advanced display” and Microsoft’s best display innovation.

The Surface Pro 8 also gets a redesigned Surface Slim Pen 2 along with the signature keyboard, much like the combo found on Surface Pro X. Microsoft has finally dropped the USB-A port and has finally equipped the new device with Thunderbolt 4. The Surface Pro 8 ships with two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports allowing it to run multiple 4K displays, use high-speed external storage, or even connect up to an external GPU.

Even though Windows 11 is available for the device, Microsoft has given users the liberty to choose between Windows 10 and 11, whichever users find better.

Variants

Processor: 11th Gen quad-core Intel Core i3/Core i5/Core i7

RAM & Storage: 8GB up to 32GB RAM & 128GB up to 1TB storage

Price: Starts at $1,099.99

Microsoft Surface Pro X Wi-Fi

While Microsoft was at it, it also announced that Surface Pro X will get a Wi-Fi-only variant too. Cellular connectivity on the Surface Pro X has been a pricking problem so with the Wi-Fi variant, buyers will have an option to go for a variant that suits their needs better. Even though the higher variant of the Surface Pro X houses a custom SQ2 processor based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor that supports 5G, the device has been restricted to 4G LTE only.

While the company has made no claims about battery life, we hope that the Wi-Fi variant of the Surface Pro X will last a little longer when compared to the cellular variant.

There are also a few improvements to Windows 11 support for both x86 and x64 emulation. The Wi-Fi-only Surface Pro X sale begins today at $899.

These machines were accompanied by a few more devices. Microsoft has also added the Surface Duo 2, Surface Go 3, Surface Slim Pen 2 & Ocean Plastic Mouse Official to its portfolio, more on which can be found here.

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G confirmed to launch in India on September 29 via Flipkart

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Jeet

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Sep 23, 2021

South Korean technology giant Samsung is gearing up to launch a new F-series smartphone in the Indian market, dubbed Samsung Galaxy F42 5G. A microsite for the upcoming device is now live on Samsung’s own website as well as Flipkart, confirming that the phone will be officially launched in India on 29th September.

Apart from the launch date, the upcoming smartphone’s design, as well as key features, have also been revealed. There’s a waterdrop notch on top of the screen while the device features a triple-camera setup on the back, housed inside a square-shaped camera module.

The company has confirmed that the device will feature a Full HD+ screen that offers a 90Hz refresh rate but the display size has not been revealed. However, leaks indicate that the phone will come with a 6.6-inch LCD panel.

Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There will also be a microSD card slot for storage expansion and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

The phone is also confirmed to come with 12 5G bands support. In the camera department, the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is expected to come with a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

Samsung has also confirmed that the smartphone will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery but the charging speed remains unknown. We expect the device to run the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with One UI on top.

Coming to the availability, given that the device has been listed on Flipkart, it’s likely to be available for purchase exclusively through the online marketplace. With the launch date set for 29th September, it could go on sale a couple of days after the announcement.

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Honor announces Image Engine to enhance imaging capabilities on Magic3 series smartphones

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Jeet

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Sep 23, 2021

Honor, the China-based smartphone maker which recently became an independent brand, has officially announced its self-developed integrated computing photography technology named Honor Image Engine.

The technology can be used for multi-dimensional and multi-modal information collection and is based on Honor’s AI-based computing photography algorithm. It can create an image experience beyond the perception of the human eye, claims the company.

Currently available for the company’s flagship Honor Magic3 series smartphone, the company says that the Honor Image Engine has been integrated with the Snapdragon 888 series chipset, allowing images taken by different lenses to complement each other to achieve an improvement in image quality.

With this technology, the Honor Magic3 series can take two shots with the main camera and the ultra-wide-angle lens at the same time and the image is then merged through powerful computing. The higher pixel image taken will fill in the details of the central area, increasing the sharpness by 80 percent and enhancing the overall quality.

To avoid blunt transition after fusion, there’s an intelligent smoothing algorithm that intelligently adjusts the smooth area, making the fused photos look more natural. It also supports fusion of the main camera and telephoto lens, improving the image quality and increasing sharpness by up to 180 percent.

Honor was a sub-brand of Huawei and was reliant on using technologies developed by the Chinese giant on its own smartphones, including imaging technology. With Honor no longer a part of Huawei, it has developed its own imaging technology.

After becoming an independent brand, Honor has been trying to become self-sufficient and reduce its reliance on other companies. The company is also in the process of establishing relations with suppliers to strengthen its production and supply chain. It recently partnered with Microsoft for developing smart and integrated technology solutions.

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Redmi 9 Activ, Redmi 9A Sport India launch tipped, RAM, storage, and color options leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 23, 2021

Xiaomi is reportedly working on two new Redmi 9 series of smartphones for India. According to a new report by MySmartPrice that cites reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal as the source has claimed that India may soon receive two new smartphones named Redmi 9 Activ and Redmi 9A Sport. Apart from revealing these monikers, the leak has also revealed their RAM, storage, and color variants.

Redmi 9 Activ variants and color

The Redmi 9 Activ is expected to arrive in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. It is expected to arrive in a Metallic Purple color.

The handset is expected to arrive with other specs like a 6.53-inch display, Helio G35 chip, a 13-megapixel dual-camera system, a 5,000mAh battery, and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. It is unclear whether it will be sporting a different design as compared to the existing Redmi 9 models.

Redmi 9A Sport variants and color

The Redmi 9A Sport is tipped to arrive in configurations like 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. It is likely to arrive in a Metallic Blue color.

The smartphone is expected to arrive with other specs like the Helio G25 chipset, a 13-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. Probably, the Redmi 9 Activ and 9A Sport may cost around Rs 8,000 (~$108) in India. At present, there is no word on the launch timeframe of these devices.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G to come with Netflix Dolby Vision in India, claims report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 23, 2021

Xiaomi is going to unveil the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G on Sept. 29 in India. A fresh report by MySmartPrice claims that it will be arriving as a Netflix Dolby Vision certified device.

The publication has learned from industry sources such a certification is present on Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G’s retail box for India. Hence, it appears that it could be debuting as the first phone with Netflix certified display. The certification will allow 11 Lite NE 5G users to view HDR and Dolby Vision content on Netflix.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G specifications

The Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G has a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 10-bit color depth, 100 sRGB color gamut, and DCI-P3 color gamut. The Snapdragon 778G chip, LPDDR4x RAM, and UFS 2.2 storage are present under the hood of the device.

The device is backed by a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It has a front camera of 20-megapixel, and its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel telemacro camera. The handset will arrive with support for 12 5G bands in India.

The 11 Lite NE 5G is expected to arrive in three variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It is speculated that its base model could be priced at Rs 21,999 (~$297). It is expected to arrive in colors like Truffle Black, Peach Pink, Bubblegum Blue, and Snowflake White.

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Moto Tab G20 specifications, design emerge, launch likely on September 30

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 23, 2021

Motorola is reportedly working on a tablet for India. Last month, a tablet named Moto Tab G20 was spotted at the Google Play Console. According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the Lenovo-owned brand will announce the Tab G20 on Sept. 30 in India.

Last week, a Motorola tablet named Moto Tab 8 was teased on the Big Billion Days sale microsite on Flipkart. It appears that the retailer has changed its name to Moto Tab G20 as shown in the image below.

The Moto Tab G20 has thick bezels and a single camera on the back. The image reveals that it is a suitable device for entertainment and education. Hence, it appears to be a mid-range product. As per a new tweet by tipster Yogesh Brar, the G20 will be stacked against the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. He has also shared the key specs of the device.

Moto Tab G20 specifications (Rumored)

The Moto Tab G20 has an 8-inch IPS panel that offers an HD resolution. It is fueled by the Helio P22T chip and 3 GB of RAM. The tablet offers 32 GB of storage and runs on the stock version of Android 11 OS.

It has a front camera of 2-megapixel and a rear camera of 5-megapixel. The other features that are available on the device include a 5,100mAh battery with 10W charging support, front-facing speakers, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5., USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Moto Tab G20 appears to be a rebranded version of the Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen. 3). At present, there is no information available on its pricing.

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iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 22, 2021

The iPhone 13 finally went on sale with important improvements over the previous generation. Compared to the iPhone 12, the new Apple device comes with aesthetic changes as well as differences in the specs sheet. But are these differences important enough to make the switch worth doing? Which different elements are characterizing the new iPhone? Is it really a good upgrade? The prices of the iPhone 12 dropped after the launch of the iPhone 13, and a lot of people are wondering which Apple device should they go for. Is it better to save money for the 12 or spending more on the 13? We hope this comparison will help you understand which model is the best for you.

Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 12

	Apple iPhone 13	Apple iPhone 12
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm, 174 g	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm, 164 g
DISPLAY	6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED	6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
PROCESSOR	Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core 3.22 GHz	Apple A14 Bionic hexa-core 3.1 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 512 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	iOS 15	iOS 14
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.4 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.4 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2
BATTERY	3240 mAh, fast charging 20W and Qi wireless charging 7.5W	2815 mAh, fast charging 20W and Qi fast wireless charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe 15W, IP68 waterproof	5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe, IP68 waterproof

Design

A few aesthetic changes are making the iPhone 13 more attractive than its predecessor, but a few other ones are making it worse. The main advantage of the iPhone 13 is the smaller notch: you do not get a punch-hole display like Android flagships, but the notch is 20 percent smaller than the previous generation and the difference is evident. Further, the iPhone 13 has its rear cameras placed diagonally instead of vertically, which is a more elegant configuration in my honest opinion. On the other hand, the iPhone 12 is thinner and lighter. For the rest, they are pretty much the same: they are both made with a glass back and an aluminum frame, and they are waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification.

Display

The displays of the iPhone 13 and its predecessor are very similar. The iPhone 13 has a smaller notch, but it comes with an OLED panel with the same resolution as the iPhone 12, as well as the same HDR10 certification, Dolby Vision support, and peak brightness. You should not notice an evident difference in terms of image quality, but you may see a higher typical brightness on the iPhone 12. Despite they have OLED panels, these phones do not sport an in-display fingerprint reader and they rely on 3D facial recognition for authentication, thanks to the Face ID technology.

Specs & Software

In the hardware department, you can finally find an important difference between iPhone 13 and iPhone 12. The former has a stronger chipset: the Apple A15 Bionic built with a 5 nm production process and with a max frequency of 3.22 GHz. The Apple A15 Bionic offers a 50 percent boost in terms of CPU performance compared to the Apple A14 Bionic found on the iPhone 12. Further, it offers up to 30 percent better GPU performance. That is a huge boost if we consider that the iPhone 12 was released just a year ago. The iPhone 12 is available in three memory configurations: 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB, all with 4 GB of RAM. iPhone 13 starts from 128 GB and it also comes in a 256 GB and a 512 GB configuration. Note that iPhone 13 ships with iOS 15 out of the box, while iPhone 12 is based on iOS 14.

Camera

The iPhone 13 and the iPhone 12 have exactly the same cameras, even though they are placed differently on the rear camera module. The main sensor is a 12 MP camera with an f/1.6 focal aperture and OIS, while the secondary sensor is a 12 MP ultrawide camera. The cameras are able to record 4K videos at 60 fps. On the front side, there is a 12 MP selfie snapper and an SL 3D sensor for 3D facial recognition.

Read More: iPhone 13 series battery capacities detailed in Apple product information sheet

Battery

Alongside the processor, the most important difference between iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 is the battery. The iPhone 13 has a battery with a capacity of 3240 mAh, while the iPhone 12 has just 2815 mAh. This means that the iPhone 13 offers an important boost in terms of battery life, which goes up to 19 with multimedia use and up to 75 hours with music playback. The iPhone 12 offered just 17 hours of multimedia use and 65 hours of music playback.

Price

The iPhone 12 had a starting price of $699 in the U.S. while the iPhone 13 starts from $799 in the U.S. and €899. Naturally, the prices of the iPhone 12 dropped in every market. At the end of the day, iPhone 13 has a way better chipset, a longer battery life, iOS 15 out of the box, and a more interesting design. Would you switch for these reasons?

Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 12: PRO and CONS

Apple iPhone 13

PRO

Smaller notch
Bigger battery
iOS 15 out of the box
Better chipset

CONS

Thicker and heavier
Price

Apple iPhone 12

PRO

Thinner
Lighter
More affordable

CONS

Smaller battery
Bigger notch

Oppo K9 Pro September 26 launch confirmed on Weibo

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 22, 2021

Recently, the Oppo K9 Pro smartphone was confirmed to launch on September 26 with the courtesy of retail websites like Suning and JD. Today, Oppo has officially revealed the launch poster of the smartphone on Weibo affirming its September 26 launch.

The poster reveals the design of the Oppo K9 Pro smartphone and also confirms its colour variants. The smartphone will launch in two colors – Black and Gradient.

According to the poster, the Oppo K9 Pro seems to feature a triple camera system at the rear. It is a vertical camera island and it is expected to have a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP depth-sensing lens.

Moving to the rest of the specs, the smartphone was spotted with a 6.43-inch punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will be an AMOLED panel with super-thin bezels. The phone will feature a 16MP front camera for selfies.

Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. It will be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The 5G phone will pack a 4,400mAh battery with fast charging support.

As for security, the phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock. It will run on Android 11 out of the box with Oppo’s custom skin on top of it.

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Huawei Nova 9 series rumor roundup: Specs, Price, Colors & More – What to Expect!

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 22, 2021

Huawei is expected to launch a new smartphone series dubbed the Huawei Nova 9 on September 23 in China. The series was in the leaks several times and plenty of its specs have been learned. Today, we’re rounding up all the details learned so far about the upcoming Huawei Nova 9.

Huawei Nova 9 Rumor Roundup: What to Expect?

Back in June, the Huawei Nova 9 came into existence. Soon after it was leaked, the phone series was spotted on official certifications like TENAA. The Huawei Nova 9 series will comprise of two phones – Nova 9 & Nova 9 Pro.

Display and Design

The duo will come with a punch-hole panel with thinner bezels. Both phones have a curved screen on the sides. The major difference between the two will be the display size. The Nova 9 features a 6.57-inch OLED display with a single punch-hole camera on the upper-middle side. The Nova 9 Pro, on the other hand, has a larger 6.72-inch screen with a dual punch-hole camera on the upper left side.

Cameras on the Huawei Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro

Moving to the cameras, the series is expected to come with a quad-camera system. The main sensor in both phones will be a 50MP lens, followed by an ultra-wide lens, and two 2MP sensors on the Pro model.

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Upfront, there will be a 32MP single selfie camera on the vanilla and a 32MP + 32MP dual selfie camera on the Pro model. The selfie camera is expected to record 4k videos.

Hardware and Software

A specs leak of the smartphones revealed that the series will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. As for the battery, the Nova 9 will be backed up by a 4,300mAh battery supported by a 66W fast charging support. The Nova 9 Pro is touted to have a smaller 4,000mAh battery with a faster 100W fast charging support.

Pricing, Color variants, and Availability

Recently, the Huawei Nova 9 series appeared in live images and it revealed that the phones will come in variants like 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. However, the pricing details of these variants are still under wraps.

As per the renders, the series will come in multiple color options like Black, Blue, Green, and Purple.

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HP launches an 11-inch tablet with a 13MP flipping camera, stylus pen & more!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 22, 2021

PC maker HP has announced the release of a new 11-inch tablet that can function as a laptop via its keyboard accessory and also features a flipping webcam. The new tablet will go on sale from December 11 and starts from $499. This comes after the brand unveiled the Envy 34-inch All-In-One Desktop PC.

The Microsoft Surface Go tablet is the closest product that bears some semblance with the new HP tablet. It could thus be a direct competitor of the new HP tablet. The announcement by HP also indicated that the new tablet has a 13MP rear camera which can be moved either vertically or horizontally and can be flipped 180 degrees to operate as a webcam.

The manufacturer is claiming that the new tablet which features a rear-facing camera that can be flipped around the short edge of the tablet’s display to function as a webcam is the first time a tablet will sport such a feature. This is in addition to also offering the highest resolution for such a front-facing camera when it is used as a webcam.

The new HP 11-inch tablet can be operated with its keyboard accessory both in portrait and landscape mode. This provides greater versatility for the webcam. The new tablet is also compatible with HP’s Tilt Pen which further enhances the functionality of the tablet. The keyboard and Tilt Pen accessories offer some innovation to the device. There is also a USB-C port for connecting more accessories and charging the tablet. The fingerprint reader is built into the power button on the tablet.

The new HP 11-inch tablet is powered by an Intel Pentium Silver N600 processor, it runs on Windows 11 S mode. The tablet offers 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage available for the tablet. While the tablet itself will be sold at $499, the additional keyboard accessory could cost up to $100, thus bringing the projected price of the new tablet to $599. As we get closer to the launch date, more details will surface on the product.

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Piaggio Gitamini is a compact, cargo-carrying robot that can follow its owner

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 22, 2021

Piaggio is an automotive company with widening interests in cargo-carrying robots. The company has just announced the introduction of its second cargo-carrying robot called Gitamini. Piaggio Gitamini is indeed a smaller version of the Gita, the first cargo-carrying bot by Piaggio Fast Forward, an arm of the Italian automotive company. The Gitamini comes at a price of $1,850.

Gitamini has two large wheels, a central trunk, a machine vision system that enables the bot to identify and follow its owner like a dog. The robot can carry cargo up to 20 pounds inside its enclosed interior. The robot itself has a weight of 28 pounds. It can move a distance of 21 miles which outshines that of its predecessor. The Gita although has a carrying capacity of 40 pounds, can only move a distance of 12 miles.

The robot has lots of cameras and sensors that enable it to accurately map its surrounding. The radar functionality is a new addition that is absent in Gita. The array of sensors helps the robot to navigate through the terrain and follow its owner. By standing in front of the robot and pressing the lock button on the bot. The trunk can also be locked.

There are no anti-theft measures apart from the lock mechanism for the trunk. However, the company insists that this does not affect the deployment of robots to cargo carrying operations. The robot is priced at $1,850 and it is difficult to hazard a guess on the segment of the market that may want to shell that amount on a robot just for carrying loads. There are other challenges apart from the lack of an anti-theft mechanism, like difficulty in moving up or down the stairs.

The Gitamini is available for purchase on October 15 via the product website. The company will hope its relative success with the more expensive Gita will be extended to the new cargo-carrying robot.

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Deal: Grab Beelink GTR 2750H Mini PC at a discount price of $733 [Coupon Inside]

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 22, 2021

Beelink is globally known for its exceptional computer hardware and other electronics gadgets. The newly launched Beelink GTR 2750H Mini PC is now on sale with a 6% discount using coupon code – STSPXYDB26G8. It is time-limited deal, and we expect the interested users to grab it before October 30 at the discounted price of $733 ~~$779~~.

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Beelink GTR 2750H Mini PC comes with AMD Ryzen 7 2750H processor clocked at 2.3GHz with turbo boost up to 4GHz. It offers L1 cache of 384KB, L2 cache of 2MB, L3 cache of 4MB with four cores and 8 threads to offer stable and reliable performance. It is designed to offer flawless and lag free performance coupled along with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD. Howevver, interested users can expand the the RAM up to 64GB and even offers expansion for M.2SSD and 1TB 2.5-inch SATA drive.

It can run extensive graphics processes with Radeon RX Vega 10 Graphics GPU. Moreover, it offers 4K Ultra HD content, 3D rendering and modeling to offer utra-clear visual effects. However, dual HDMI and DP pports ports offers extensive compatibility with external monitors.

Beelink Mini PC is bundled with fast fingerprint recognition and protects privacy way better than password pinputs. THere’s a dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN port, WiFI 6, and Bluetooth 5.0 in connectivity. However, the interface offers 6x USB 3 ports, 2x RJ45 1000, 2x HDMI ports, 1x Type-C port, fingerprint identification, 1x DP, 1x DC, and 1x Audio Jack.

Overall, it is a great deal to grab the Mini PC at a reduced price of $733.

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The Nokia G50 is yet another Snapdragon 480 phone from HMD Global

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 22, 2021

It was just a few days ago that HMD Global announced it has a launch event scheduled for October 6. You’d expect that any product announcement it has planned will be unveiled on that day but that isn’t the case as the manufacturer has unveiled a new smartphone today – the Nokia G50.

The Nokia G50 is the fourth smartphone from Nokia to be powered by the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset, the other three being the Nokia X10, Nokia X20, and the Nokia XR20 rugged phone. It is also the first of the Nokia G-series to have 5G support.

The new smartphone has the Nordic design we have seen HMD Global use for its other phones. The back is flat but curves at the edges and at the middle is a cookie-shaped camera housing that is home to three rear cameras.

The Nokia G50 has a 6.82-inch display with an HD+ resolution and a V-notch for the 8MP front-facing camera. The main rear camera is a 48MP sensor with autofocus and it comes with a 5MP ultrawide angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Camera features include selfie video stabilization, watermarking, and Super Night Selfie.

The Snapdragon 480 5G processor is paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. There is support for storage expansion via a MicroSD card that allows for up to an extra 512GB of storage.

There is a fingerprint scanner buried under the power key and you can use Face Unlock if you prefer that. The phone also has a dedicated Google Assistant key, an audio jack, and an FM radio. There is a 5000mAh battery under the hood with support for 18W fast charging via a USB-C port. The Nokia G50 has NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and WiFi 6.

The Nokia G50 runs Android 11 out of the box and it will receive 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of monthly security updates. The phone will ship with a charger, headset, jelly case, screen protector, and a Type-C cable. It will also come with a free 30-day trial of ExpressVPN.

The phone will be available in October with a starting price of €270.

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Microsoft Surface Go 3, Surface Slim Pen 2 & Ocean Plastic Mouse Official

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 22, 2021

Microsoft first launched the Surface Go laptop as a decent and its most affordable PC ever in 2018 and the device enjoyed a massive reception. This spurred the company to release the Surface Go 2. The second-gen model turned out to be one of the best cheap laptops you’ll find around but then, the US tech giant has now updated the series with the unveiling of the Microsoft Surface Go 3.

In terms of the design, the Surface Go 3 isn’t very different from its predecessor. However, Microsoft crammed new gen Intel processors under the hood. The device is powered by the Intel Pentium GOLD 6500Y and Intel Core i3-10100Y processors. The upgraded chips are said to bring an improvement in performance by up to 60 percent over the predecessor.

The Surface Go 3’s processors are backed by 4GB or 8GB of RAM respectively. The laptop also comes with 64GB of eMMC memory but there will be up to 256GB SSDs on the Commercial Channels. It comes with a USB-C port, Surface Connect, 3.5mm audio, a microSD card reader, and a Nano-SIM slot (on the LTE models).

The device runs Windows 11, and the camera supports Windows Hello facial recognition. The Surface Go 3 starts at $399 for the base model.

Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2

Microsoft also unveiled an all-new Surface Slim Pen 2 which is a worthy upgrade over the Slim Pen. This model magnetically fits into the Surface Pro 8’s keyboard and features better haptics. The haptic functionality is included to make writing and drawing feel more realistic. Microsoft says that it’s extending the haptic tech to work in several apps, and it showcased the stylus being used in Adobe Photoshop. The artist on display claimed that its sharper tip makes it easier to use and more responsive. The Slim Pen 2 is powered by a custom Microsoft G6 chip and can work with all the products the company unveiled today, including the Surface Pro 8, the Surface Go 3, the Pro X, and the Surface Duo 2 via its pen cover.

The Surface Slim Pen 2 is available for pre-order today for $129.99 in the US.

Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse

Also launched today is the Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse. Just as the name implied, the new Microsoft mouse is a product of the company’s recycling and sustainability drive. The mouse’s shell is made of 20 percent recycled ocean plastic and packaging that is 100 percent recyclable.

Microsoft had pledged in August last year to pursue a goal of zero-waste operations by 2030 and put an end to the use of single-use plastics in packaging by 2025. The company is on course as the mouse’s packaging box is entirely recyclable. Microsoft also mentions a free mail-in program so people can send their old mice for recycling.

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Surface Laptop Studio: A Surface Studio in a portable form factor

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 22, 2021

Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Studio launched today and it is a pretty interesting device. As the name says, this is a laptop but it packs some of the features of the Surface Studio. If you call this a portable Surface Studio, you are not off the mark.

The Surface Laptop Studio looks like a regular Surface Laptop in its default state called Laptop Mode. However, its form factor transforms when you pull the 14.4-inch PixelSense Flow touch display with a 2400 x 1600 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate forward such that it covers the keyboard but leaves the trackpad visible. This mode, which is called Stage Mode, is more convenient if you want to write on the screen or switch to a touch-based input. It is also great for playing games and watching movies.

The display can be extended further towards you until it lays flat like a tablet and is covering the keyboard and trackpad. Microsoft has dubbed this Studio Mode and is best for when you are creating such as writing, painting, or drawing. The device also has an area underneath where users can store the Surface Slim Pen 2.

The Surface Laptop Studio is different from that of the Surface Book which has a removable display so you can use the computer as a tablet. Microsoft says that the Surface Laptop Studio is a culmination of years of work and development in areas such as display, hinges, and chipset.

The Dynamic Woven Hinge is made of woven fabric with embedded cables that can bend 180 degrees.

With respect to its specs, the Surface Laptop Studio has a quad-core 11th Gen Intel processor (available in Core i5 and Core i7 variants), integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU (i7 model) with 4GB of VRAM, up to 32GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of removable SSD.

For ports, there are 2 USB 4.0 ports with Thunderbolt support, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Surface Connect port. The Surface Laptop Studio has Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6, Quad Omnisionic speakers with Dolby Atmos, dual far-field microphones, Windows Hello face authentication camera, a 1080p webcam.

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Microsoft says it will run Windows 11 Home out of the box and come preloaded with the Xbox App and a free one-month trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Included in the box is a 60W Surface Power Supply for the Core i5 model while the Core i7 model gets a 95W charger.

The Surface Laptop Studio has a starting price of $1599.99. It is available in only one color – Platinum – and can be purchased starting October 5.

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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 arrives with a bigger screen, 5G & triple rear cameras

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 22, 2021

Microsoft today held a launch event that saw the US company released several interesting products. One of the major highlights was the launch of the Microsoft Surface Duo 2. The foldable phone takes over from the Surface Duo that was launched last year but is still basically a dual-screen-totting phone.

The Surface Duo 2 features the same impressive folding design heralded by the first-gen Surface Duo but it comes with several improvements. The Surface Duo left many persons disappointed with some of its components. Microsoft improved on the build and addressed the complaints by fans. The company also included features that make it easy to share stuff between the two displays.

The Surface Duo 2 sports a bigger dual-screen setup with both displays coming in at 8.3 inches and support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The display has a slight curve on the screen allowing users to check the time or view missed notifications without flipping the device open. The dual-screen is also covered by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. The two displays are connected by a hinge that allows you to open it like a book or prop it up like a tent.

The device is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor which is a big upgrade over the Snapdragon 855 chip utilized by the first-gen Surface Duo. The processor brings support for 5G connectivity, yet another big boost over the Surface Duo which only supported 4G connectivity. Microsoft claims the Duo 2 is the thinnest 5G device on the market. The processor is paired with 8GB of RAM while there are 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options.

The phone now packs a triple rear camera setup which includes a standard 12MP wide-angle, a 16MP ultrawide, and a 12MP telephoto camera system. The front camera is a 12MP sensor. You also get optical image stabilization (OIS) on the main and telephoto lenses of the device. The phone also comes with NFC for contactless payment.

The interface is optimized to allow for more functionality between the two displays. The company revealed that about 150 games, including Asphalt Legends 9, Modern Combat 5, and Dungeon Hunter 5, are optimized for using one screen as a controller while viewing the game itself on the other screen.

The Surface Duo 2 retains the white paint job featured on the first-gen model but also comes in a black color option. The dual-screen phone is already up for pre-order in the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, and Japan and will start shipping on October 21. It starts at $1,499 for the 128GB version while the 256GB storage version will retail for $1599. The top-end 512GB storage version carries a hefty price tag of $1,799.

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Flyme 9.2 update will arrive for Meizu 18 and Meizu 17 series in October

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 22, 2021

At the launch of the Meizu 18s series and the Meizu 18X, Meizu also announced Flyme 9.2, the latest version of its Android fork. The new update brings tons of new features and ships with the new phones. Meizu has now revealed when its older phones will get the update.

According to the official Flyme Weibo account, the Meizu 17 series which includes the Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro will be updated to Flyme 9.2 in October. The Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro launched earlier this year will also receive the update in October.

Among the new features Flyme 9.2 brings is a new font. Meizu says that the new font is elegant and has more accurate symbols. It has also added new features for older users such as larger font size, a magnifier, and high-contrast colors.

Flyme 9.2 also brings a virtual RAM feature to Meizu phones. Users will be able to choose between 3GB, 5GB, and 7GB options which means a phone with 12GB of RAM can have up to 19GB of usable RAM. Another new feature Meizu has added is the auto-deletion of OTPs and single-use alarms.

Of course, this new version of Flyme doesn’t bring a new version of Android. We expect Meizu will announce a new version of its software that will bring Android 12 to its devices.

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Olympus refutes rumored partnership with Samsung for the Galaxy S22 series camera

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 22, 2021

Back in April this year, a rumor emerged that South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung was in talks with Japanese camera maker Olympus for a collaboration that could see Olympus producing the camera module for future Samsung smartphones. While no official statement emanated from either party at that time, the rumor mills were agog again recently. We have even seen fan-made renders of the Galaxy S22 with an Olympus branded camera.

The renowned Japanese camera maker has now denied the existence of any partnership with Samsung in relation to the design and development of the camera setup for the upcoming Galaxy S22 series. However, the reputable online platform LetsGoDigital reached out to the Japanese camera maker and it indicated that there was no collaboration between it and Samsung.

It is unclear whether indeed there were talks between Olympus and Samsung that may have collapsed at some point. Samsung has also not mentioned any partnership between it and Olympus. It is also not unlikely that Olympus has been in talks with different smartphone manufacturers on possible partnerships in the production of the camera module for their smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Concept Render — Samsung Galaxy S22 Concept

It is not uncommon to have such collaborations between traditional camera makers and smartphone manufacturers. It is believed that such partnerships yield more powerful cameras for smartphones. Indeed, smartphone makers often claim improved image processing and overall efficiency using such collaborations. Some of the partnerships that are open knowledge in the industry include Leica and Huawei, Zeis and Vivo, Hasselblad, and OnePlus, among others.

While Olympus has hinted that there was no partnership between itself and Samsung, Samsung on its part has not made any official statement either asserting or debunking the claim. The Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup may be unveiled in the first quarter of 2022 and the three devices on the lineup will be successors to the Galaxy S21 series. It promises to be Samsung’s premier flagship offering for 2022, although much of what we know currently is speculative.

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realme Smart TV Neo 32 will not run Android TV, here’s why

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 22, 2021

The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand realme has scheduled a launch event for September 24 in India. The company has confirmed to announce a number of products at this conference. One of them will be realme Smart TV Neo 32”. Unlike other smart TV models from the brand, this television will not run Android TV.

realme Smart TV Neo 32 Featured A — realme Smart TV Neo 32

When realme revealed that it will be launching the realme Smart TV Neo 32”, it also put up a teaser page on its website. The page does not mention Android TV at all.

Even after multiple teasers, there’s still no indication of Android TV. The only thing we can notice is that the television will come with ‘Youtube 2021’ built-in. We even mentioned the same in our previous article.

This clearly suggests that this particular TV will boot some other operating system. We believe it will run a Linux-based OS like cheap smart TV models from Sony.

If that’s the case, then the television may lack many features that are common among smart TVs. First and foremost, it may not have support for leading streaming platforms. The render on realme’s website only shows YouTube, Hungama Play, Eros Now, and Yupp TV.

Secondly, it may not come with a voice assistant. Although it could have Miracast, the casting experience will not be as convenient as Chromecast.

One might think it is bizarre for realme to skip Android TV. But we think the company is making a smart move. Let us explain why.

For those unaware, the price of TV panels was in rising for the past few quarters. Hence, OEMs have been hiking the price of their televisions for a while. Although the price of panels is expected to drop in Q3 2021, consumers will see the effect only by the end of this year.

Hence, the Redmi Smart TV 32 launched today costs higher at ₹15,999 than the launch price of older 32-inch TVs from Xiaomi. This is what realme is trying to avoid.

We think that the brand is offsetting the price of the panel by opting for different software. In case you do not know, OEMs have to pay license fees to use Android TV. Hence, by using some other OS, realme does not have to spend more money on software.

Also, since the brand is advertising the realme Smart TV Neo 32 as ‘Dumb TV Killer’, we can surely expect it to be cheaper than other 32-inch televisions running Android TV.

Having said that, do you still consider buying this TV if it offers great picture and sound quality for the price? The answer is yes. You can easily get access to better smart features by using any cheap Android TV streaming stick or Amazon Fire TV Stick.

Motorola’s next phone is the Moto G Pure and here is an early look

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 22, 2021

The Moto G series is arguably Motorola’s most popular line of smartphones. This year, no fewer than seven new Moto G phones have been announced, a mix of 4G and 5G models. Motorola isn’t done for the year yet as a leak has revealed details of its next phone which will launch as the Moto G Pure.

The Moto G Pure is a smartphone with a mix of budget and mid-range specs. It also has a design akin to its lower-priced Moto E series as seen in the renders provided by Steve Hemmerstoffer a.k.a. OnLeaks in collaboration with the blog, Zouton.

As seen in the images and video, the Moto G Pure will pack a display with a waterdrop notch and a bigger than average chin. On the back of the phone are two dual cameras and a fingerprint scanner. It also has an audio jack at the top and the spec sheet says that it has a USB-C port.

With respect to its specs, the Moto G Pure will have a 6.5-inch display which is revealed to be an AMOLED panel. Motorola will ship it with an Helio G25 processor and the base model will have 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The source reports that earlier prototypes of the phone had an Helio P22 chipset before Motorola decided to switch to the Helio G25 for better performance.

For the cameras, we are surprised Motorola isn’t joining the 50MP bandwagon as the Moto G Pure is said to have a 48MP primary camera. The main sensor is paired with a 2MP depth sensor while the waterdrop notch houses a 5MP camera. The rest of the specs include a 4000mAh battery capacity, support for 10W charging, and a dedicated microphone for noise cancelation. A Geekbench listing already revealed that it will run Android 11.

The Moto G Pure will be available in Electric Graphite and Lagoon Green when it launches in the second week of October in North America. Its retail price is reported to be between $300 to $350 which is pretty expensive for a phone with these specs.

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