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Realme V11s is coming soon, will have a 5000mAh battery and refreshed design

Realme’s V-series is getting a new model soon and it is a refresh of a model that launched earlier this year. A leak has revealed that the new phone is the Realme V11s, and while it will share similar specs to the Realme V11, it will have a new design.

Realme V11 5G
Realme V11 5G

The Realme V11 5G launched as a budget 5G smartphone for the Chinese market in February. Sporting an HD+ display, MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 chipset, dual rear cameras, and a 5000mAh battery, the phone was announced with a starting price just shy of $190.

According to the Chinese leaker that goes by @Arsenal on Weibo, the Realme V11s will have the same 128GB storage capacity and 5000mAh battery as the Realme V11. He also adds that the phone is “very pretty”! Considering the fact that the Realme V11 isn’t much of a head-turner, we are pretty eager to see what the Realme V11s looks like.

The leaker had revealed some other details of the phone last month. In a post dated August 13, he disclosed that the Realme V11s will have an LCD display. It will also be better than the Realme Q3, a Snapdragon 750G-powered phone that is also sold in China. He also added that the V11s won’t have a screen as good as that of the Q3 whose LCD display has a 120Hz refresh rate. We presume this may mean the Realme V11s won’t have a high refresh rate or may come with a 90Hz screen.

There is no mention of when the phone will launch but there is a good chance it will arrive this month, but before then, we expect more details will surface.

 

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ColorOS 12 Features: Everything you need to know

ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 is finally here. Unlike previous years, the new version of ColorOS will be available for a plethora of OPPO as well as OnePlus smartphones in the coming months.

The updated Android skin from OPPO brings a few design tweaks, some new useful features like Cross-Screen Interconnection, and bizarre additions like a Memoji clone called OMOJI. Let’s take a look at them one by one in this article.

Borderless Design

OPPO has made some changes to the overall look of its mobile operating system with ColorOS 12. The company calls it ‘Borderless Design’, at least in China.

As the name suggests ColorOS no longer uses borders for separation. Each element is placed on a translucent layer, which the firm calls ‘acrylic sheet’. Even the new icons are called ‘acrylic icons’.

The software now uses different shades of colors to distinguish between primary and secondary information. Further, ColorOS now follows responsive design. This means it is now compatible with different form factors, including tablets, foldables, smartwatches, smart TVs, and of course smartphones.

Inspired by iOS 14, ColorOS 12 comes with new widgets called ‘Quick View Cards’. They can be placed both on the negative (left) page as well as the home screen. Xiaomi is also testing a similar feature for MIUI.

Animations & Performance

ColorOS 12 arrives with ‘Quantum Animation Engine 3.0’. The new animation engine offers dynamic damping and extreme feedback.

In simpler words, the system now recognizes different window component elements with different mass and inertia. Hence, the swiping experience feels smooth and real.

To sustain performance, the latest version of ColorOS comes with AI Self-Smooth Engine 2.0’. The said engine reduces memory usage by 30%, reduces background power consumption by 20%, and increases battery life by 12%.

ColorOS 12 AI Self Smooth Engine 2.0 Performance

Thanks to this engine, read and write degradation is less than 5% and the aging rate stands at 2.75% with 36 months of usage. 

New Features

Free Floating Window

Free Floating Window is the advanced version of FlexDrop introduced in ColorOS 11. Users can do much more with the new implementation. The windows can be now resized and moved anywhere on the screen with actions like tap and drag. It is more intuitive now.

Smart Sidebar 2.0

Smart Sidebar is one of the most useful features on ColorOS. The v2.0 brings support for smart functions depending on different usage scenarios.

ColorOS 12 Smart Sidebar 2.0

For instance, the sidebar now shows an option to compare prices while shopping online, helps users identify music while listening to songs, offers a real-time translation option when playing foreign language videos, and displays a read-aloud function when reading something.

Shared Atlas 2.0

Users can now share multiple images at a time to devices from any brand. This feature is similar to ‘Link Sharing’ found on Samsung One UI.

ColorOS 12 Shared Atlas 2.0

Selected images will upload to the cloud and a WeChat applet is generated. The link for this applet can be shared with ColorOS as well as non-ColorOS users to deliver the pictures.

Cross-Screen Interconnection

Cross-Screen Interconnection is OPPO’s version of HUAWEI Multi Screen Collaboration. Users can simply drag and drop to share files between their PC and smartphone at a maximum speed of 45MB/s. This feature also enables screen mirroring with controls, clipboard sharing, and screenshot sharing.

ColorOS 12 Cross Screen Interconnection

Minimum requirements for this functionality include a computer running Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit powered by at least a 2.4GHz Intel Core i3 processor paired with 8GB RAM. The PC also requires a minimum of Bluetooth 4.1 and WiFi Direct.

OMOJI

OMOJI  is nothing but a copy of Apple Memoji. OPPO is the latest Android OEM to introduce its own digital avatars for users after Samsung AR Emoji and Xiaomi Mimoji.

ColorOS 12 OMOJI

OMOJIs can be used in video calls, AOD (Always On Display) styles, and more. This feature is currently in the development stage and will be available with the stable version of ColorOS 12.

Car+

As the name suggests, this feature is similar to Apple CarPlay and Google Assistant Driving Mode. It offers navigation, calls, music, video, and voice control.

Security & Privacy

ColorOS 12 sports new privacy features from Android 12. Hence, it comes with features like ‘Privacy Dashboard, ‘Approximate Location’, and notifications for camera, microphone, as well as clipboard access.

ColorOS 12 Security and Privacy

There are also additional features like ‘Notification Smart Anti-Peepeing’, which hides notifications from others and media sharing without metadata.

Rollout Plan

Android 12-based ColorOS 12 be available for a total of 50 smartphones from OPPO and OnePlus in China. This new software will be the third major system update for some of these eligible phones. You can learn more about the update timeline from here.

 

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Unreleased Sony WF-C500 earbuds listing spotted on Walmart’s website

A tipster has revealed that the unreleased Sony WF-C500 earbuds have appeared on Walmart’s website and they are priced at $79.99. If the price is correct, then the upcoming Sony WF-C500 earbuds will be significantly lower than the WF-1000XM4 priced at $279. That means it may not be as outstanding as the WF-1000XM4.Sony WF-C500 earbuds

The new pair of earbuds still offer some of the premia features present in the WF-1000XM4 like IPX4 splash resistance, active noise cancellation, and sufficiently decent battery life. The new offering sports a smaller design to go with the highly reduced price tag.

The SonyWF-C500 earbuds are smaller and do not have the bronze metallic bolt and offer a slightly different design. Its price is less than a third of the premium Sony WF-1000XM4, and this could draw some attention especially from exercise and gym enthusiasts. The WF-C500 can withstand splash, sweat, and even rain during outdoor workouts while retaining some degree of quality audio output. The earbuds also pack 10 hours of battery life which can be extended to 20 hours when attached to its charging case. This means that users are assured of enjoying their favorite music for the duration of their workouts.Sony WF-C500 earbuds

An official announcement is still being expected at this time, although we may not be too far from that. As per the Walmart listing, the Sony WF-C500 will come in green, black, white, and orange colors although it is possible that some of these colors may not be available in some regions. It is also unclear whether there will be global availability of the device, or it will only be available in select regions.

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Huawei announces dates for Developer Conference 2021, HarmonyOS 3.0 expected

Huawei will be holding another edition of its developer conference this year. The tech giant has revealed the date the event will kick off as well as details about attendance.

The Huawei Developer Conference 2021 is scheduled to begin on October 22 and will run through October 24. The annual event can be likened to Huawei’s version of Google I/O with announcements on new software developments and updates for its developer community.

Huawei Developer Conference 2021

At last year’s event, Huawei announced HarmonyOS 2.0, HMS Core 5.0, its software solution for cars dubbed HiCar, and EMUI 11. There are reports that a new version of HarmonyOS will be announced at this year’s conference which seems plausible. We also expect Huawei will announce updates to its developer tools.

Huawei has begun selling tickets for the event. Pricing for the tickets starts at ¥198 (~$665) for an ordinary one and goes up to ¥4298 (~$31) for a VIP one. Tickets will be available for purchase from now until October 10.

 

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Anker Nebula Android TV dongle bundles the Google G10 remote, priced at $89.99

Anker has launched its latest dongle – the Nebula 4K streaming dongle. The gadget runs on Android TV and bundles a Google remote. The launch is coming after it was predicted earlier this year that this was already in the works. The use of the Android TV dongle has been on the increase in recent times, and Anker will hope to tap from this surge with the release of the Nebula 4K streaming dongle.Anker Nebula Android TV dongle

The design of the Nebula Android TV dongle reveals the absence of a built-in cable. However, it offers a micro-USB port for power and an HDMI port for display. The ports are located on the two sides of the dongle. The package includes the dongle, the remote, a micro-USB cable, an HDMI cable, a power brick, as well as two AAA batteries for the remote.Anker Nebula Android TV dongle

The Google remote uses Google’s G10 reference design which is quite impressive. The shortcut buttons on the device are for YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. The Nebula Android TV dongle has 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 10 and supports HDR, 4K, and HDMI 2.1 output. The audio output of the device is compatible with Dolby Digital Plus audio.

While we are in the dark of the processor powering the Nebula Android TV dongle, it could be on the high end of the spectrum, as the price of the new product is higher than its competitors.Anker Nebula Android TV dongle

The Nebula TV dongle is already on sale via Amazon with a price tag of $89.99. Some of the current models available in the US market with similar specs are priced as low as $29. Even the Chromecast which has the upgraded Google TV UI is sold at $49. It remains to be seen how Anker hopes to catch the attention of the consumers with this fairly pricey offering.

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OPPO Watch 2 ECG Edition launched in China, priced at ¥2499 (~$387)

The OPPO Watch 2 was launched a few months ago as a successor to the Chinese manufacturer’s first smartwatch, the OPPO Watch. And just as OPPO did with the first-gen wearable, it has announced an ECG version of the new watch called the OPPO Watch 2 ECG Edition.

OPPO Watch 2 ECG Version

The OPPO Watch 2 ECG Edition has a 1.91-inch 3D AMOLED display that is housed in a 316L stainless steel case, sapphire glass, and a ceramic back. OPPO says the watch has three different straps – a breathable fluorine rubber strap with grooves, an Italian leather strap, and a magnetic strap with two clasps and buckles.

Inside the watch is an ECG sensor with millisecond detection. The watch also has 24-hour irregular heart rhythm monitoring and will alert the wearer once it detects an irregular heart rate. The smartwatch comes with an Sp02 sensor that also tracks blood oxygen levels during sleep.

 

Other features of the watch are a sports coach powered by GoMore, a virtual pet that gives you real-time feedback on your health, eSIM, UDDE dual-engine hybrid technology for longer battery life, support for up to 60 lifestyle apps, and a 510mAh battery with support for VOOC fast charging. OPPO claims the battery life can go up to 16 days depending on the mode.

OPPO has put a price tag of ¥2499 (~$387) on the OPPO Watch 2 ECG Edition. It is already available for pre-order in China.

 

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  • Rear Camera 8MP + Front Camera 5MP
  • Battery : 6000mAh
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  • 35g lightweight
  • Macaron color system: Beautiful and gorgeous colors
  • Multiple sports mode
  • 24 x 7 Heart rate monitor
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  • Sleep monitor
  • Bluetooth v4.0
  • Battery: Standby 3 to 5 days
  • Not waterproof

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Bluedio HS Wireless Neck Speaker

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  • Powerful Bass
  • Bluetooth v5.0

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GearBest’s website goes offline, company unable to pay suppliers

The official website of e-commerce giant GearBest has been offline for more than a week now. This has left several persons who rely on the website for their e-commerce needs in the lurch. There are even reports of buyers whose products are yet to be shipped to them before this sudden shutdown of the website. Perhaps, the worse hit segment is GearBest affiliate marketers, some of whom have thousands of dollars of unpaid affiliate earnings.

The present situation has been a long time coming. In June this year, a case was filed in Guangdong Province court, categorized as a bankruptcy review. The applicant was the Shenzhen Nanshan sub-branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Co., Ltd., while the respondent is Shenzhen Globalegrow E-Commerce Co., Ltd, GearBest parent company.

Shenzhen Globalegrow E-commerce Co., Ltd (also known as Globalegrow or Global Tesco) was founded in 2007 with its headquarter in Nanshan District Shenzhen. The GearBest brand opened shop in 2014 and since the establishment of the platform, the brand has been committed to providing overseas consumers with more abundant products and high-quality services. Gearbest has been online in 23 countries with roughly 50.98 million registered users, and an average monthly visit volume of 234 million.

GearBest’s growth was backed by the strong overseas warehouse network and supplier resources of its parent company, Global Tesco. The company grossed 3.64 billion yuan ($550 million) in 2015. Since then, it has been a roller-coaster ride until the last few years. The parent company is in a deep financial pit and a few days back, a video emerged of GearBest’s CEO addressing the Chinese media where he explained why the company won’t be able to pay its suppliers. In such situations, suppliers won’t be willing to continue providing products to fulfill orders. This has resulted in several complaints by consumers of excessive delay in shipments of their products.

There is no official word yet on when the website will come back online. Perhaps, if the company is able to clear up what it owes suppliers. The parent company also operated apparel sites SammyDress.com and DressLily.com which are still up and running. That leaves a glimmer of hope that GearBest may still bounce back. Also, the affiliate dashboard is still up and running but before now, it takes ages to process payment requests from affiliates. We doubt if any fresh request will be treated presently.

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Galaxy S22 reported to pack a smaller battery, Ultra will get 45W fast charge support

The Galaxy S22 series won’t launch until the first quarter of 2022 but the leaks are already pouring in a steady stream. The next-gen S series flagships will be coming with some changes, some of which are good, and others that some folks may be displeased about, such as this new info that has surfaced.

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Samsung Galaxy S21’s successor expected to have a smaller battery

Lots of folks were pleased when the Galaxy S20 launched with a 4000mAh battery capacity, a significant upgrade from the 3400mAh battery inside its predecessor, the Galaxy S10. The S20 also brought along support for faster charging at 25W. A new leak has revealed Samsung is about to dial back on the battery capacity for the Galaxy S22.

According to the Dutch blog, Galaxy Club, they have found out that the Galaxy S22 will have a rated battery capacity of 3590mAh, a lower figure than the 3880mAh rated capacity of the Galaxy S21.

Seeing as the typical battery capacity of the Galaxy S21 is 4000mAh, the typical battery capacity of the Galaxy S22 is expected to be about 3700mAh.

A smaller battery capacity does sound like bad news but an earlier report disclosed that the base model of the S22 series will have a smaller 6.06-inch display which should have an FHD+ resolution. The Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 have a 6.1-inch QHD+ and a 6.2-inch FHD+ display respectively.

The Galaxy S22 Plus will also have a smaller 4500mAh battery as against the Galaxy S21 Plus’ 4800mAh. And as already revealed, the display of the S22 Plus will be smaller, measuring 6.55 inches compared to the S21 Plus’ 6.7-inch display.

In related news, Chinese leaker, Ice Universe, revealed in a tweet that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will have support for 45W (10V 4.5A) fast charging. This should be good news for fans of the Ultra model considering Samsung had launched the Galaxy S21 Ultra with support for 25W fast charging instead of 45W charging support as available on the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will retain the 6.8-inch display size of the S21 Ultra as well as its 45W battery capacity when it arrives next year.

 

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China accounts for 40% of 6G patent applications with most of them being filed by Huawei, survey reveals

China is already working on the next generation of communication networks known as 6G that is expected to roll out commercially by the end of this decade.

Research conducted by Nikkei Asia and Tokyo-based research company Cyber Creative Institute shows that China topped the list with 40.3% of 6G patent filings, closely followed by the U.S. with 35.2%. Japan ranked third with 9.9%, followed by Europe with 8.9% and South Korea with 4.2%.

Around 20,000 patent applications for nine core 6G technologies were surveyed for this. This includes communications, quantum technology, base stations, and artificial intelligence. Countries with a greater number of patent filings are more likely to be ahead of the curve in terms of advanced technology and tend to have a greater influence over industry standards.

Source: Nikkei Asia

China’s 6G development had been expected to be slow due to sanctions imposed by the US government in 2019 on Huawei Technologies but, the Asian country has maintained its competitiveness by mobilizing state-run companies and universities.

6G patent applications by China are mostly related to mobile infrastructure technology. This makes sense considering aerial coverage such as satellites, combined with ground base stations for broader radio bands, will be needed in the 6G era.

A considerable amount of the patents (12%) have been filed by none other than Huawei which controlled 30% of the world’s base stations in 2020. Other prominent patent holders include state-run companies such as State Grid Corporation of China and China Aerospace Science and Technology.

6G is expected to be over 10 times faster than 5G and will be enabling fully autonomous driving, HD virtual reality, and worldwide internet, even in the most remote regions.

On the other end, the US has high technical prowess in software and terminals, thanks to it possessing many smartphone and internet companies. Qualcomm and Intel have acquired many patents for chips used in smartphones and other IT equipment.

Finally, Japan that ranks third in the number of patents, has Nippon Telegraph & Telephone. Nippon has filed many patents involving optical communications and mobile infrastructure networks in urban areas. This includes technologies for mitigating data congestion and delays.

The International Telecommunication Union and industry groups will likely begin discussing 6G standardization around 2024. China is expected to have a strong voice in the policy-making process thanks to the large number of patents owned by it.

 

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Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop to come with a new cooling system dubbed Hurricane Cooling 3.0

Redmi is preparing to launch the second iteration of its G series gaming laptop on September 22. The upcoming gaming laptop will be called Redmi G 2021, which is said to offer ‘invincible high-performance’ to gamers for better gameplay.

The company teased the details about the cooling mechanism of the Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop. As per the report, the upcoming gaming laptop from Redmi will come with a new “Hurricane Cooling 3.0.” The new Hurricane Cooling 3.0 will include dual 12V large fans, five all-copper heat pipes and four air outlet configurations. The teaser image shows two heat dissipation fans at the bottom of the laptop.

Redmi G 2021

“Redmi’s brand mission is to popularize high-end products, and to be an invincible high-performance light-chasing game book of the same grade, so that every gamer who loves games can enjoy a high-quality light-chasing gaming experience. The new goal of a generation of Redmi G gaming notebooks,” a Redmi spokesperson to the publication.

Redmi G 2021 GPU Teaser Redmi G 2021 CPU Teaser

Earlier today, the company shared a new teaser image revealing the internals of the upcoming Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop. As per the image shared by Redmi, the gaming laptop will be powered by AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor paired with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics processor. According to the company, the Redmi G 2021 with RTX 3060 can achieve full power consumption of 130W. Redmi says that actual performance is worth looking forward to. The upcoming laptop is said to come with a ray tracking feature to bring more realistic visual effects to the games. Meanwhile, the pre-booking page of Redmi G 2021 on JD.com shows two laptop models, one powered by AMD and another powered by Intel chipset.

We expect more details to follow as the Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop nears the launch. 

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  • Bluetooth 5.0
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Realme C25Y budget smartphone launched in India: brings 50MP camera to the masses

Realme C25Y was launched in India today as a budget smartphone offering from the company starting with a price tag of ₹10,999 (~$150). The phone is the first in the entry-level C series to carry a 50MP sensor for the primary camera. It is basically an upgrade to the Realme C25 that was launched a few months ago in March. The phone competes with the Redmi 10 Prime that was released earlier this month.

Realme C25Y variants & price in India

The 4GB + 64GB variant of the Realme C25Y will be selling for ₹10,999. For a thousand bucks more, you also get a 4GB + 128GB storage configuration that has been priced at Rs. 11,999. Both of the models come in Glacier Blue and Metal Grey color options.

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The Realme C25Y will be available for preorders starting at 12 PM on Monday, September 20. Its sale in the country will be made through Flipkart, Realme store, and retail outlets starting September 27.

Specifications

The Realme C25Y comes with something that Realme likes to call a ’50MP AI Triple Camera’ setup. The primary sensor is a 50MP primary module that supports 4x digital zoom. It is complemented by a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP B&W lens. The video recording quality of the device peaks at 1080p/30fps.

On the front, we get an 8MP selfie shooter embedded into a waterdrop notch. Underneath that is a 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 1600×720 (720p). Its typical brightness is 420nits.

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The device is powered by the Unisoc T610, which is a 12nm octa-core processor. This has been paired with the ARM Mali-G52 GPU.

The Realme C25Y’s battery is fairly large at 5000mAh and you can fill it up quickly enough using an 18W charger that is supplied within the box. The phone is sized 164.5mm x 76mm x 9.1mm and weighs 200g.

It will boot into Android 11 out of the box but will obviously be getting Android 12 in the future. Android 11 is layered atop with a special edition of Realme UI known as ‘Realme R Edition’ that has been coming with C series phones of late.

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ColorOS 12 update plan revealed for OPPO, OnePlus devices

OPPO has finally announced the ColorOS 12 in China. As expected, the latest version of the company’s mobile operating system is based on Android 12. It not only brings a new set of features but also a few design tweaks. Here in this article, let’s take a look at the list of devices that will get ColorOS 12 in the coming months in the firm’s home country.

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At the end of the ColorOS 12 announcement, OPPO revealed the smartphones that will be updated to the new version of the software. As per the schedule, almost half of the eligible devices will receive the update (at least public beta) by end of 2021 itself.

The update timeline shared by the company confirms that the current-gen flagship models like the OPPO Find X3 series and the OnePlus 9 series will get the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update in October itself. Further, the OPPO Find X2 series and the OPPO Reno6 series will get access in November, followed by the OPPO Ace2 series, the OPPO Reno5 series, and some OPPO K/A series phones in December.

Lastly, the remaining OPPO Reno series handsets (up to 3rd gen), select OPPO K/A series smartphones, the original OPPO Ace models, and OnePlus phones (up to 7th gen and 9R) will be updated in the first half of 2022.

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October 2021

  • OPPO Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition
  • OPPO Find X3 Pro
  • OPPO Find X3
  • OnePlus 9 Pro
  • OnePlus 9

November 2021

  • OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition
  • OPPO Find X2 Pro
  • OPPO Find X2 League of Legends S10 Limited Edition
  • OPPO Find X2
  • OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G Detective Conan Limited Edition
  • OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G
  • OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G
  • OPPO Reno6 5G

December 2021

  • OPPO Ace2 EVA Limited Edition
  • OPPO Ace2
  • OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G Artist Limited Edition
  • OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G
  • OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G
  • OPPO Reno5 5G
  • OPPO Reno5 K 5G
  • OPPO K9 5G
  • OPPO A95 5G
  • OPPO A93 5G

H1 2022

  • OnePlus 9R
  • OnePlus 8T
  • OnePlus 8 Pro
  • OnePlus 8
  • OnePlus 7T Pro
  • OnePlus 7T
  • OnePlus 7 Pro
  • OnePlus 7
  • OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G Summer Limited Edition
  • OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G Artist Limited Edition
  • OPPO Reno4 5G
  • OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G Classic Blue Limited Edition
  • OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G
  • OPPO Reno3 Vitality Edition
  • OPPO Reno3 5G
  • OPPO Reno Ace Gundam Limited Edition
  • OPPO Reno Ace
  • OPPO Reno FC Barcelona Edition
  • OPPO Reno 10x Zoom
  • OPPO K9 Pro 5G
  • OPPO K7
  • OPPO K7x
  • OPPO A93s 5G
  • OPPO A92s 5G
  • OPPO A72 5G
  • OPPO A55 5G
  • OPPO A53 5G

Unsurprisingly, like any other OEM, OPPO says that the availability of ColorOS 12 for the above-listed handsets is subjected to change based on various factors. Also, this timeline is only meant for Open Beta, and therefore, the final release will likely happen in a month or two from the mentioned months.

Having said that, we expect to learn about ColorOS 12 Global update schedule at a separate event for international markets in the coming days.

 

 

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PUBG: New State pre-registrations cross 40 million on Play Store and App Store

Krafton Inc had recently announced the latest iteration of its popular battle royale title, which was dubbed PUBG: New State. The mobile game had begun its pre-registrations for both Android and iOS, and now, the total registrations have crossed a whopping 40 million in both Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

PUBG: New State

The game developer and publisher has just shared the news regarding the upcoming title, which is set to launch sometime next month. As of right now, New State has successfully completed its second Alpha Test in 28 countries back in August. Recently, Krafton had also made pre-registrations live for the Indian market, which is a major mobile gaming market. In other words, the impressive registrations number likely arrives due to its pre-orders for the game going live in the region.

Unlike the standalone BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), PUBG: New State will be available on both Android and iOS at launch. Similar to PUBG Mobile and BGMI, the game will also be free to play but will feature a modern/urban setting for its intense battle royale styled gameplay. For those interested in registering, you can check out the app store listing for Android and iOS on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, respectively.

PUBG: New State

Minkyu Park, Executive Producer of PUBG: NEW STATE stated that “We’ve been able to achieve this level of success because of fan enthusiasm globally and their belief in PUBG Studios work. We’re now focused on taking the valuable feedback we received during PUBG: NEW STATE’s Second Alpha Test and polishing the game before its official launch later this year. We are devoting all our resources to ensuring PUBG: NEW STATE meets the expectations of our fans, both in terms of entertainment and stability.”

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Blackview BV6600 Pro smartphone offers outstanding thermal imaging experience

Blackview is globally known for its high-end rugged smartphones that are equally affordable also. The company’s latest addition – Blackview BV6600 Pro follows the same regime and offers exceptional features along with the outstanding thermal imaging experience with Teledyne FLIR sensor.

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The inception of thermal cameras in the smartphone world has broadened its use cases and is now actively used in industrial, military, construction, marine, medical sectors, etc. Thermal cameras can be quite helpful even in our daily lives from checking water temperature to measuring any defect across the pipelines, and other mechanical items. It is a perfect replacement for the industrial thermal camera as it is from a global thermal imaging infrared camera manufacturer – Teledyne.

Blackview BV6600 Pro Thermal Use Cases

The ability to witness the temperature variations opens up several applications for the thermal imaging sensor. Its thermal imaging capability allows the user to easily distinguish different materials, any leakage issue and can even estimate the strength of a material. We have categorized the use cases on the basis of the environment:

Indoor Uses

There are several indoor uses ranging from detecting electrical faults, to check clogged pipes. It even detects if the fireplace is broken, or there’s any excessive moisture around any item or wall. Amazingly, you can even grab the coldest soda from the cooler and can even find your pet. There are several other applications of infrared sensor in your house.

Last but not the least, you can even measure the baby milk temperature and serve it at the best temperature.

Outdoor Uses

There are extensive use-cases of thermal cameras in the outdoor environment. The user can easily identify the presence of dangerous animals during an outdoor adventure, can diagnose the malfunctioned cars, and even helps during the nighttime.

Social Uses

However, the smartphone may be useful in easily identifying the person having elevated body temperature. It could even work as a safety net for the users by keeping themselves away from people suffering from COVID-19 symptoms. Moreover, the thermal camera is also usable as a new filter on Instagram to snap selfies.

Debunking the Myths about Blackview BV6600 Pro Thermal Camera

There are some concerns related to the thermal camera among the users. There are some frequent questions including Is Thermal Imaging dangerous? Can thermal imaging cameras see through walls? or Do thermal cameras work through glass?

Well, there’s no such danger while using the thermal imaging system as it does not emit any radiation which causes harm to the human body. However, Thermal imaging works only on the objects that are visible, it can’t penetrate through the walls or any object. Thermal imaging cameras don’t generally work through the glass due to their reflection property.

Blackview BV6600 carries a great thermal imaging camera which can be quite useful in day-to-day life.

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Honor to launch high end MagicBook V 14 laptop on Sept. 26, signs new deal with Microsoft

Earlier today (16th September 2021), Honor officially announced that it will be hosting its Smart Life product launch conference on September 26. During this event, the company is expected to launch a number of new products including its new flagship notebook, the MagicBook V 14.

Notably, the Chinese smartphone maker signed a strategic cooperation with Microsoft earlier today as well, which was held at the new headquarters of the company. Furthermore, Zhao Ming, CEO of the brand, stated that it will be launching its latest high end laptop that will arrive with Windows 11. Apart from the MagicBook V 14, the company is also set to launch the new MagicBook 16/16 Pro during the Smart Life launch event.

Honor

Interestingly, Zhao Ming also revealed that Honor’s market share in the Chinese market laptop grew in 6.6 percent in July 2021. This also marked the company’s notebook market growth rising from 1.4 percent to 6.6 percent in just 4 months, which made it the fastest growing laptop brand in the industry in the first half of this year. In the Smart Life product launch conference, new tablets and smart screens are also expected make an appearance along with a possible official release of the Watch GS 3.

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