Honor Life opens pre-orders for smart PTZ camera, massage gun, and oral irrigator ahead of Sep. 26 launch

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Sep 19, 2021

Honor Life is the lifestyle arm of Honor. The brand has an event scheduled for September 26 during which it plans to announce a handful of new products. Ahead of the launch event, Honor has opened pre-orders for three of the upcoming products – a smart home camera, a massage gun, and an oral irrigator.

BYBLUE Smart PTZ Camera 2K Version

The BYBLUE Smart PTZ Camera 2K version has a 3MP high-res camera with an f/1.6 aperture that can record in 2K (2304 x 1296) resolution. The camera also has motion tracking, human detection, and sound detection (including a crying child).

Users will be able to control the camera’s horizontal and vertical tilt motion via the app. The product page also states that there are 6 940nm infrared fill lights for better night vision.

The BYBLUE Smart PTZ Camera 2K Version will launch for ¥249 (~$39) but can be gotten for ¥219 (~$34) if you pre-order it before September 26.

Merach Portable Hot Massage Gun

The Merach Portable Hot Massage Gun is a lightweight massage gun that has double functions. One end of the gun emits heat that can be used to expand the blood vessels at the massage site and increase blood flow. Users will be able to switch between three temperature levels.

The other end is the massager which is powered by a 50W motor with a rotating speed of 2800R/minutes and an impact force of 8 kilograms. The massage head is made of silicone and has a silky touch to it. Merach will ship the massage gun with four different massage heads.

The Merach Portable Hot Massage Gun is priced at ¥399 (~$62) but those who preorder can get it for ¥379 (~$59).

ProOral Oral Irrigator

The oral irrigator has a 6-speed adjustable water pressure that makes it suitable for more people including those with sensitive teeth. It comes with four professional nozzles and is priced at ¥249 (~$39). Those who pre-order can get it for ¥229 (~$35).

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Apple’s plan for foldable iPhone is of interest to many in the industry

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Sep 19, 2021

Apple is anticipated to announce the first folding iPhone in 2023, and the numerous patents suggest that the Cupertino giant has been working on them since 2016. As per industry experts, Apple is working on two types of foldables, the whose upper and lower sides meet each other and one whose right and left sides meet each other much like Samsung Z Flip and Z Fold.

It is being said that Apple and Samsung are co-developing a foldable OLED panel upcoming folding iPhone. The panel is rumored to be a 7.5-inch in-folding display panel employing etching for a decrease in thickness. Apple’s first folding iPhone is expected to be a clamshell smartphone.

As per research from market research firm DSCC, Samsung Electronics’ share in the foldable smartphone market is expected to be 87 percent last year. It is unlikely to fall below 75 percent even after the debut of Apple’s first foldable smartphone. According to an industry source, “Apple will not be able to lead the foldable smartphone market for a while with the market being led by Samsung Electronics and Chinese manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi releasing such products.”

Earlier this Ming-Chi Kuo suggested a 2023 launch for the folding iPhone, but “the project hasn’t yet officially kicked off,’ which could mean that they could even get delayed or could even be shelved like the much-awaited AirPower. The folding iPhone is expected to be more of an iPad-like device, and it’ll measure 7.5-8-inch when folded out.

According to a recent study from Counterpoint Research and Strategy Analytics, the market size of foldable smartphones is estimated to reach 90 million units in 2023 and 100 million units in 2025. This suggests that foldables will be the next big thing in the smartphone industry in the coming years.

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Moto Tab 8 to launch soon in India, could be a rebranded Lenovo tablet

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 19, 2021

A recent leak claimed that Motorola is planning to launch a new tablet in India. It appears that the launch date of the Motorola tablet is drawing near as its teaser confirms that it will be announced during the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. The teaser confirms that Motorola’s upcoming tablet will be called the Moto Tab 8. It also suggests that it could be a rebranded version of an existing Lenovo tablet.

The Moto Tab M8’s image on Flipkart has no information on its specs. It only mentions that it will be a suitable device for entertainment and education. The appearance of the tablet suggests that it could be a rebranded version of the Lenovo Tab M8 (FHD).

According to 91mobiles, the Moto Tab 8 will debut in October and will offer a stock Android experience. With the launch of the Tab 8, Motorola will be making its comeback to the Indian tablet market. Probably, it will carry a sub-Rs 20,000 (~$271) pricing in India. The last time it launched a tablet in the country was back in 2017 when it announced the Moto Tab in 2017, which did not help the brand in gaining popularity in the tablet market.

Moto Tab 8 specifications (expected)

The Moto Tab 8 is expected to borrow all its specs from the Lenovo Tab M8 (FHD). It features an 8-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels. It has a front camera of 5-megapixel and a rear-facing camera of 13-megapixel.

The Helio P22T powered Tab M8 (FHD) comes in two variants such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot. It is equipped with a 5,100mAh battery.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G supports 12 5G bands

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 19, 2021

Xiaomi will be announcing the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G on Sept. 29 in India. Before launch, the company has been teasing the features of the smartphone. Through a new tweet, the company has confirmed that the 11 Lite NE 5G will carry support for 12 5G bands.

A recent leak revealed that the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G will start at Rs 21,999 (~$299). The smartphone is expected to arrive in multiple variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

The leak revealed that the smartphone will go on sale as soon as it goes official in India. It may arrive in multiple colors such as Truffle Black, Peach Pink, Bubblegum Blue, and Snowflake White.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G specifications

The specifications of the Xiaomi 11 lite NE 5G are no secret since it was recently announced in global markets. The device is fitted with a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

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

The back panel of the device has a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (telemacro) triple camera unit and it has a 20-megapixel front camera. It boots to MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS, and it is backed by a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The Snapdragon 778G powered handset will offer LPPDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

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iQOO Z5 India launch teased on Amazon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 19, 2021

iQOO Z5 launch date for China was confirmed last week. It is all set to go official as the company’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 778G chip on Sept. 23. It appears that the smartphone will be also landing in India soon. The reason behind it is that its microsite has gone live on Amazon India.

As can be seen in the above poster, a new Z-series iQOO phone is all set to launch soon in India. Users can hit the ‘Notify me’ button the page to stay updated on its arrival. The landing page is live on Amazon India’s website and mobile app. Hitting the ‘Notify Me’ button confirms a September launch for the iQOO Z5 in India.

Amazon India will be soon kicking off its shopping festival called the Great India Festival. It is very likely that a couple of smartphone manufacturers will use this opportunity to announce new handsets. The shopping is likely to begin around the end of this month. Hence, the iQOO Z5 is also expected to debut in India around the same time.

iQOO Z5 specifications (Rumored)

It is speculated that the iQOO Z5 has an LCD screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It likely to feature a 16-megapixel camera on the front for capturing selfies. The rear camera setup of the device could be headlined a 64-megapixel camera.

The Snapdragon 778G powered handset will come with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. It is expected to offer other features like stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Z5 is like to be priced at Rs 30,000 (~$407) in India

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Industry insider hints Huawei will launch the Mate 50 in October

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 19, 2021

Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei has had a bag of mixed fortunes since the US blacklisted the company from accessing important US supplies a few years back. Back in July, there was a raft of product releases that indicated a silver lining in the dark skies. The July offering included the flagship P50 series. However, there were speculations that due to the US ban, as well as supply chain challenges, Huawei might not be able to release another flagship product within 2021, although the Mate 50 had already been mooted for unveiling within the fourth quarter of the year.

There are indications that Huawei might have overcome all the constraints and indeed the Mate 50 series is set for its October 2021 release as scheduled. This hint is coming from an industry expert and analyst with Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), who insists that Huawei will release the flagship products in October as planned.

Tracking the event schedule of Huawei, there is a global launch event officially slated for October 21 in Vienna, Austria, and the Mate 50 series could be part of the product lineup for the Vienna event. Huawei is however yet to offer any official confirmation that the global event on October 21 will also include the launch of the Mate 50. The global event could also be the global launch of the P50 series outside China.

Many details about the Huawei Mate 50 series are still under wraps except for few details that could be pieced from the teaser. More details about the device and key specs will become available as we inch closer to the rumored October 21 unveiling. Since there has not been any official confirmation from Huawei, the speculation may also be false. The coming weeks will determine the direction.

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Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G vs Lenovo Tab P11 5G: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 18, 2021

This year Lenovo released a lot of premium tablets: in the Android world, it is the company that came up with the highest number of new devices in the tablet niche. Earlier this month, the Chinese giant released the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G and the Lenovo Tab P11 5G: two models with 5G support and high-end specifications born to please power users and those who can not afford an iPad. This is an internal comparison that will highlight the differences between the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G and the Lenovo Tab P11 5G.

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G vs Lenovo Tab P11 5G

	Lenovo P12 Pro 5G	Lenovo Tab P11 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm, 565 grams	258 x 163 x 7.9 mm, 520 g
DISPLAY	12.6 inches, 1600 x 2560p (Quad HD+), AMOLED	11 inches, 1200 x 2000p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11	Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 13 + 5 MP Dual 8 MP + TOF 3D front camera	Single 13 MP 8 MP front camera
BATTERY	10020 mAh, fast charging 45W	7700 mAh, fast charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, pen support, keyboard support	5G, Pen support, keyboard support

Design

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G is a premium tablet built with solid materials: it is made of aluminum and it comes with very narrow bezels around the display. It is a device meant for productivity and gaming, so for those who want to use it as a PC as well. That is the reason why you can attach a physical keyboard to it. The tablet even comes with stylus support for handwriting and drawing. It is very thin: the thickness is just 5.6 mm and it makes the Lenovo P12 Pro 5G one of the thinnest tablets out there. The Lenovo Tab P11 5G is thicker, but it has a more compact body because it comes with a smaller display. It is built with cheaper materials, but it supports a stylus and a physical keyboard as well. The borders around the display are thicker as well, but the tablet still offers a high screen to body ratio.

Display

The display of the Lenovo P12 Pro 5G is way better if compared to the panel of the Lenovo P11 5G. It is an AMOLED panel with a wider 12.6-inch diagonal, a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision support. Besides being superior to the Lenovo P11 5G, this is one of the most advanced displays in the tablet market, even better than the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series. If you want a display at the same level, you must go either for an iPad or for one of the most expensive Samsung Galaxy Tabs. For authentication, the Lenovo P12 Pro 5G relies on a side-mounted fingerprint reader or a TOF sensor for 3D facial recognition, while Lenovo P11 5G has just the TOF 3D sensor.

Specs & Software

In terms of the hardware department, Lenovo P12 Pro 5G is a flagship tablet, while the Lenovo P11 5G is a mid-ranger. The P12 Pro has a Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, up to 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of internal storage. You get the very same memory configurations with the Lenovo P11 5G, but the processor is the Snapdragon 750G. Both chipsets support 5G connectivity, but the former is much more powerful. The tablets run Android 11 out of the box.

Camera

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G and P11 5G are equipped with a 13 MP main camera. The Tab P12 Pro 5G adds a 5 MP secondary ultrawide sensor, while the P11 5G does not have it. On the front side, both the tablets pack an 8 MP main camera and an 8 MP TOF 3D sensor for 3D facial recognition. The camera performances are not different, given that the ultrawide camera is the only difference between the two tablets.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 & Mi Pad 5 Pro Official: 11″, 120Hz refresh rate, 5G, MIUI for Pad & more!

Battery

Thanks to its bigger dimensions, the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G is able to house a bigger battery with a capacity of 10,020 mAh. It even supports a faster charging technology with a power of 45W. The P11 5G has just 7700 mAh and 20W fast charging. So you get both longer battery life and faster charging speeds.

Price

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G will be available in the U.S. from October starting from $610, while in Europe it will cost €899. The Lenovo Tab P11 5G is heading to the European markets with a starting price of €499. While the tablets are pretty similar when it comes to the cameras, there are deep differences in the other aspects such as displays, hardware, and battery. Naturally, the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G is a way better device. But there is also an important price difference between the two models. Which one would you pick?

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G vs Lenovo Tab P11 5G: PRO and CONS

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G

PRO

Stronger hardware
Wider display
Great AMOLED panel
Bigger battery
Ultrawide camera
TOF 3D front sensor

CONS

Price

Lenovo Tab P11 5G

PRO

More compact
More affordable
DisplayPort
TOF 3D front sensor

CONS

Inferior hardware

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Nokia G50 5G certified by FCC indicating an imminent launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 18, 2021

Nokia G50 5G has been the subject of some speculation in the past few weeks with some images of the premium device leaked. The trajectory leading to its ultimate release is further accentuated by the fact that the G50 5G has gotten the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification. The FCC listing further confirmed some of the details about the smartphone earlier gotten through leaks.

The Nokia G50 5G, as expected, supports 5G connectivity and also has a 4,850mAh battery capacity. The FCC certification has authorized the use of the stated battery on the device at certain GSM, NR, LTE, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi frequencies. The FCC listing also provided a schematic representation of the designated safety label location, but no renders of the actual device are presented.

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We are sure of some of the specs already released for the Nokia G50 5G. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 480 SoC, which is Qualcomm’s first chipset with 5G capability. The Nokia X10 and X20 smartphones also have the Snapdragon 480. The Nokia G59 5G will have a 6.38-inch HD+ display, and we expect that this will also come with a decent display refresh rate. While the 4,850mAh battery could offer a fairly long period of continuous use, only 10W charging support is available.

The Nokia G50 5G will have a triple rear camera setup with some tipsters affirming that this includes a 48MP main sensor. The price of the Nokia G50 5G should not be priced below $250 and it’s a mid-ranger.

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Next Week in Tech: Realme GT Neo2, Meizu 18s series, Surface event, Narzo 50A, iQOO Z5, and more

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 18, 2021

There are lots of new product announcements scheduled for the third week of September. While a fair share of them are new products, others are regional launches of already announced products. Here is a roundup of what’s coming next week:

Moto G60 and Moto G60S – September 20

Motorola will announce its Moto G60 and Moto G60S smartphones in Europe on Monday, September 20. The phones are already sold in Brazil and India, and will now be heading to Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Serbia. The two mid-range phones have 6.8-inch 120Hz displays, 4G processors, and big batteries.

Meizu Event – September 22

Meizu has a big event scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, and it plans to launch several new products. The main highlights of the event are the Meizu 18s, Meizu 18s Pro, and the Meizu 18X, three new smartphones to expand Meizu’s product offering for this year.

In addition to the new phones, Meizu will also have an announcement related to its Android fork, Flyme OS, as well as new products under its Lipro brand.

Realme GT Neo2 – September 22

Realme will announce its new smartphone, the Realme GT Neo2, on Wednesday, September 22. It has been reported that there will be two versions of the phone – one will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 while the other will have a Dimensity 1200-AI processor. Both will pack AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate but the MediaTek-powered version is reported to have a smaller screen size.

Vivo X70 series Global Launch

After making its debut in China, the Vivo X70 series is now headed to other countries. On September 22, Vivo will announce the phones in Malaysia. While there are three phones in the series, there is a possibility all three will not make it out of China.

Microsoft Surface Event – September 22

Microsoft has a Surface event on September 22 during which it is expected to announce new products under its Surface line. Some of the products expected to launch on that day include the Surface Duo 2, Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, and a flagship 2-in-1.

Redmi India TV launch – September 22

Redmi India has scheduled September 22 for the launch of new smart TVs. The new smart TVs will be available in 32 inches and 43 inches sizes and will run Android TV out of the box.

iQOO Z5 – September 23

Vivo’s iQOO sub-brand will announce a new smartphone under its Z series. The new iQOO Z5 will be unveiled in China on September 23 and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset. The phone is also expected to make its way to India later this month.

Realme Event – Narzo 50A, Realme Band 2 India launch – September 24

After making its global debut in Malaysia last week, the Realme Band 2 is now heading to India. The new fitness tracker will be announced in the South Eastern Asian country on September 24. Realme is also expected to announce the Narzo 50A smartphone, the Smart TV Neo, and the Realme 4K Google TV Stick on that day too.

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Realme GT Neo2 also has a Dimensity 1200 model with a smaller screen

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 18, 2021

Realme has scheduled to launch the Realme GT Neo2 on September 22 in China. Ahead of its launch, its specs and details were teased by none other than Realme itself. But, there’s a twist as the model which was recently teased by Realme will come powered by a Snapdragon processor. However, a fresh piece of information from the notorious tipster DigitalChatStation confirms that the phone will also have a Dimensity model.

According to the tipster, the Realme GT Neo2 will have another version apart from the Snapdragon 870 powered model. The phone will also arrive in a Dimensity 1200 AI SoC model with slight internal changes.

Starting with the display, the Dimensity model will have a smaller 6.43-inch AMOLED panel instead of the 6.62-inch screen on the Snapdragon model. The phone will feature the same 120Hz refresh rate and a Full-HD+ resolution. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with a faster 65W fast charging support.

The rest of the specs seem to remain the same as the Snapdragon model. It will have a 64MP triple camera system and a 16MP selfie sensor. The phone is touted to have a fingerprint scanner under the screen offering added security. It will run on Android 11 out of the box with Realme UI on the top.

The tipster has also shared the dimensions and price range of the smartphone. The phone will be 8.4mm in thickness and will weigh 186 grams. The Realme GT Neo2 Dimensity model is expected to cost around CNY 2,000(~$310) price range in China.

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Honor Play 20 Pro quietly launched with an OLED display and Helio G80 SoC

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 18, 2021

Honor has quietly launched the all-new Honor Play 20 Pro smartphone in the Chinese market. It is an addition to the Play 20 series which already has the vanilla Honor Play 20 smartphone. Some of the highlights of the smartphone are an OLED display, quad cameras, and an Helio G80 chipset.

The Honor Play 20 Pro is priced at CNY 1,699(~$263) for the sole 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It is currently available only in China and we do not expect it to reach global markets anytime soon. But, the phone may launch in a few Asian regions outside China.

Honor Play 20 Pro Specifications

The Honor Play 20 Pro comes with a 6.53-inch OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is a dew-drop notch with support for the DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen doubles up as an in-display fingerprint scanner for added security. Upfront, it has a 16MP selfie camera and has a quad-camera system at the rear.

The rear setup starts with a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro sensor, and lastly a 2MP depth unit. The rear camera setup is placed in a squarish model with an LED flash sandwiched between the four lenses.

Under the hood, it fuels the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and has 8GB of RAM. The smartphone has 128GB onboard storage but we are unsure if it has a microSD card for storage expansion. It packs a 3,800mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging. Honor claims that it can juice up the entire device in just 65 minutes.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 specs and variants tipped ahead of arrival

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 18, 2021

The CAD renderings of the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 were recently leaked, and now the device’s specifications have appeared. Yogesh Brar (via 91Mobiles) provided the information, which indicates that the handset may be equipped with a Snapdragon processor.

According to the tipster, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 will come with a 10.4-inch TFT display panel. The screen will support Full-HD resolution and we expect it to have a standard refresh rate. It is touted to come powered by a Snapdragon SoC, however, the exact chipset is unknown.

Additionally, the variants of the tablet were also revealed. As per the tipster, the device is likely to come in 3GB RAM, 4GB RAM options. It will be paired with up to 128GB of expandable storage and it will use a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

Apart from this, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 was earlier said to come with thick bezels. It will feature a single camera at the rear. The tablet is expected to have two models – LTE and Wi-Fi only.

It is touted to boast a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support. It will have a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. As for security, The tablet is expected to have a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Samsung is yet to confirm the launch date and availability of the tablet. But, considering that the device is getting leaked multiple times, we expect it to launch in the forthcoming months. In terms of pricing, the tablet is expected to start at under ₹20,000(~$271).

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Deal: Get Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S (Global Version) for $21 (retail Price $30)

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Sep 18, 2021

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S which generally retails for $30 is now available at a discounted price of $21.59 only at Banggood. This deal ends in 11 days.

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Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S at $21.59 @Banggood

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S (Global Version)

Key Features:

True wireless stereo
Smart wear inspection: music starts and stops automatically
Dedicated game mode: Reduces lag and sound delay
Seamlessly switch between single and binaural mode
Bluetooth v5.0: Faster and stable connection
Lower power consumption
Battery life: 4 hours on a single charge and 20 hours with charging case
DSP noise-reduction technology
Multifunctional one-key touch: Accept/Reject calls, Play/Pause audio/ Turn ON voice assistant, ON/OFF game mode
Type-C interface

Generally retailing for $30, you can now buy Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S for a discounted price of $21.59 only at Banggood. Please note that this deal ends in the next 11 days. So place your order asap.

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Funtouch OS 12 gets an early reveal ahead of Vivo X70 global launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 18, 2021

Vivo, like many other manufacturers, has its own custom Android fork. Called Funtouch OS, the custom UI has powered Vivo phones for years. However, last year, Vivo unveiled a new UI dubbed OriginOS that has replaced Funtouch OS for devices sold in China. An earlier report had erroneously said that OriginOS will get a global debut when the Vivo X70 series launches, but that won’t be the case as Vivo has quietly unveiled Funtouch OS 12.

The Funtouch OS 12 page is now live on the Vivo India website and it reveals some of the new features it is bringing to Vivo phones.

One of the new features coming to Funtouch OS is a redesigned widget system. The design of the new widgets appears to have been carried over from OriginOS. They are more functional and Vivo claims they should help users be more productive.

Another feature is the Nano Music Player that is sort of a mini-player for controlling playback from Spotify, Joox, or files from your local storage.

Last but not least is Extended RAM, a feature that has become increasingly popular on a lot of phones these days. With Extended RAM, the phone allocates part of the ROM storage (up to 4GB) to the RAM space so apps can run a bit more smoothly.

We expect more details will be revealed on September 22 when Vivo plans to announce the X70 series globally. We should also get details about current phones that will receive the update and when to expect them.

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Man who duped AT&T by unlocking 1.9 million units sentenced to 12 years imprisonment

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Ashutosh

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Sep 18, 2021

Out of all the innovative frauds, Muhammad Fahd, a Pakistan and Grenada national, will be known for his daring approach of continued ploying even when he knew authorities were after him. Department of Justice says that Fahd who unlocked 1.9 million AT&T customers’ phones has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

The story was unfolded in a news release from the DOJ where it was revealed that Muhammad Fahd approached an AT&T employee on Facebook and offered him a good amount of money in return for a favor from him that’d help Fahd unlock AT&T phones. Unlocking the device would free customers from AT&T’s services and any additional payments associated with that.

Fahd is said to have persuaded alias Frank Zhang to bring more workers on board at its call center in Bothell, Washington in order to run a full-fledged business based on this. Customers were duped into believing that all this was authentic as Fahd cleverly set phony bank accounts, fictitious invoices, etc., giving an impression that everything was legitimate.

Learning the incidents and loopholes, AT&T established a new unlocking system in 2013 that made breaching a touch job. But man was in no mood to stop and hired a developer to sneak into AT&T’s systems and help him unlock phones more efficiently. The DOJ says, AT&T employees gave him details about the company’s systems and unlocking methods to help exploit the company. The malware deployed by Fahd & crew is said to have obtained information about the system and other AT&T employees’ access credentials, allowing the developer to further mutate the malware.

The 7-year-long saga of unlocking nearly 2 million phones cost AT&T more than $200 million dollars. Fahd was later busted in Hong Kong in 2018 and extradited to the U.S. in 2019. He was later indicted for wire fraud.

More information on victims other than AT&T still remains a mystery as no incidents on a customer data breach or additional fraud ever came to light.

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How to connect Bluetooth headphones/speaker to your Nintendo Switch/Switch Lite

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 18, 2021

Earlier this week, Nintendo announced an update for the Switch handheld consoles that brought a much-requested feature – Bluetooth Audio support. The Switch consoles have Bluetooth, but prior to the release of this update, users could only connect compatible controllers to the consoles but never an audio device. Four years after the Switch was released, this new update now allows users to connect their Bluetooth wireless headphones and speakers to their consoles.

If you are wondering how to connect your favorite Bluetooth earphones (and or speaker), this guide should make it easy for you. Below are the steps to get your Bluetooth devices connected to your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite:

Step 1 – Check that your Switch is running the latest software version

To be able to pair your Bluetooth audio device, you have to confirm that your device is updated to the latest software version. Below are the steps to check the software version your console is running:

Go to System Settings on your Nintendo Switch console. To do this, select the Gear Icon at the bottom of the screen.
Scroll down to System, and you should see the current version of your console on the right side of the screen.

To be able to connect a Bluetooth audio device, your console must be running version 13.0.0 and above. So if your device is running a lower version, you have to update your device. If your device is running version 13.0.0 and above, you can jump to step 3.

Step 2 – Update your Nintendo Switch

To update your Nintendo Switch console, simply tap ‘System Update’. Your system should check for an update and download one if there is. Your device will need to restart once the update is downloaded and installed.

Step 3 – Connect your Bluetooth Audio Device

Once you are running the required version for Bluetooth audio device support, follow the steps below to connect your Bluetooth audio device.

Go to System Settings as described in step 1.
Scroll down on the left pane to the bottom of the screen. You should see a new menu called Bluetooth Audio.
Select Pair Device on the right pane. If you have AirPlane Mode turned on, it will ask you to turn it off.
Put on your Bluetooth audio device and make sure it is in pairing mode.
Your Nintendo Switch will search for available Bluetooth devices.
Once you see your Bluetooth device, select it and the console will be paired to it.

Nintendo Switch Lite Bluetooth connected device

Voila! Your favorite Bluetooth audio device is now connected to your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite.

Do note that you can have Bluetooth turned on but Airplane Mode set to on by going to Airplane Mode under System Settings. Turning Airplane Mode on and setting Bluetooth to on.

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Spigen unveils the ArchHybrid Mag MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 13

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 18, 2021

Spigen has announced the release of its MagSafe battery pack with a 5,000mAh capacity. It offers 12W USB-C output and can charge your iPhone 13 wirelessly with a 7.5W output. In comparison, the official Apple MagSafe battery pack only has a 1,460mAh capacity, serves as a pass-through at 15W, as well as offering 5W wireless charging when attached to the iPhone.

The Spigen ArcHybrid Mag packs lots of charge with its 5,000mAh battery, it is small and also offers greater magnetic grip than the original Apple MagSafe pack. It supports fast wireless charging for quicker top-ups of your iPhone and comes with a switch button to help in regulating the charging process. In addition, with its 14.08N force rating, the ArcHybrid Mag is one of the strongest MagSafe attachments out there. It means that the Spigen ArcHybrid Mag is difficult to shake off from the device even in turbulent situations.

In addition to working as a pass-through charger similar to the Apple MagSafe pack, the Spigen ArcHybrid Mag can serve as a USB-C charger. When operating as a pass-through, the ArcHybrid Mag will first charge the iPhone to 100% before it tops itself to full charge. Several features put the Spigen ArcHybrid Mag on a high pedestal.

It offers QuantumBoost technology which provides optimal power to the device being charged. The Intelligent Safety feature protects against overcharge and overheating. It also offers more than three times more charging resources than the original MagSafe battery pack.

The Spigen ArcHybrid Mag is available for pre-order via Amazon at $54.99 ahead of its official release date of October 14, 2021. There is also special discount offers available for the device.

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A Motorola tablet is coming to India: Tipster

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 18, 2021

The once dead Android tablet category is surging again, thanks to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Old players like Xiaomi have made a comeback, in addition to new entrants like realme. According to a new report, Motorola will be also joining the tablet race once again.

Tipster Yogesh Brar has partnered with 91Mobiles to bring information about the upcoming Motorola tablet. As per the leaker, this product will be launched in India ahead of Flipkart Big Billion Days.

Unfortunately, he does not have any details regarding the specs of this tablet. But he suggests that it could be a rebranded Lenovo product. Additionally, he also says that it will run stock Android and will cost under ₹20,000.

Going by the price, this forthcoming Motorola tablet could be the 3rd gen Lenovo Tab M7 or Lenovo Tab M8. These devices were announced in late June and they are yet to make their way to India. Hence, it makes sense that the Motorola tablet could be indeed one of the new entry-level Lenovo tablets.

Lenovo Tab M8 3rd Gen Featured 01 — Lenovo Tab M8 3rd Gen

If this is the case, then this product cannot stand against the realme Pad in terms of specs. Because the latter not only has a larger display with a better screen resolution but also a comparatively powerful processor.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Motorola tablet? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Huawei Watch 3 gets better than ever with latest HarmonyOS update

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 18, 2021

Huawei‘s latest smartwatch – the Huawei Watch 3 – has received a new firmware update carrying version number 2.0.0.188 HarmonyOS. It is sized 239MB. The update has only gone live for the Chinese versions of the smartwatch but regions other than China should be getting treated to it soon as well.

The new release (via: GSMArena) brings along a couple of cool feature additions. SMS reply from the watch itself is now possible and the support for playing a wide variety of music formats from the local storage has been added. The raise-to-wake function has also been further improved.

The watch also gains a new hand-washing detection feature that can help your wash your hands more effectively, based on scientific research. And last but not the least, you can now try out paid watches before having to purchase them. The trial period lasts for 5 minutes.

Last month, the Huawei Watch 3 bagged an update that added the gesture control feature. If for some reason, you have missed the feature, you can simply head over to the application menu and click on Settings > Accessibility > Gestures to access it.

The Huawei Watch 3 series comprising of the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro was released in June this year which is around four years after its predecessor – the Huawei Watch 2. It comes with several interesting features including a 3D rotating crown as well as a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 466 X 466 pixels. The display has a pixel density of up to 326PPI, a peak brightness of 1000nits, and a smooth refresh rate of 60Hz. It is powered by a 450mAH battery that is encased in a stainless steel body.

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Huawei joins MANRS in an effort to boost global internet security

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 18, 2021

In an effort to actively help boost global internet security, Huawei has now joined as a founding member of the Equipment Vendor Program (EVP) of the Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS).

MANRS is a global initiative that aims to reduce the most common routing vulnerabilities, such as Internet route hijacking, route leakage, and address spoofing through cooperation among carriers, IXPs, CDN providers, equipment vendors, and policymakers. It is promoted by the Internet Society (ISOC) and mainly focuses on internet security and resilience.

Under it, the EVP program is new and is targeted at equipment vendors following the Network Operator Program, IXP Program, and CDN and Cloud Program.

“Huawei, a worldwide leader in network equipment, is leading by example through their active contributions to the new MANRS Equipment Vendor Program,” said Andrei Robachevsky, Senior Director, Technology Programs for the ISOC. “Along with other founding participants in the program, Huawei’s involvement shows the importance network equipment vendors have in Internet routing security, and we hope it will motivate more members of the Internet infrastructure community to continue to make advancements to a more secure Internet for everyone.”

Hank Chen, President of Router Domain, Data Communication Product Line, Huawei stated that Huawei was honored to join MANRS as an active contributor to Internet security. “Routing security is crucial to Internet security, and that includes network devices (e.g., routers and IXP switches), the foundation of the Internet. Over the years, Huawei has dedicated itself to building secure and reliable network devices and has extensive capabilities and experience in the field,” he added.

Huawei will continue to work to ensure the openness, security, and stability of the Internet in the future along with collaborating with industry partners to promote the prosperity of the global Internet.

In other news, the Chinese multinational technology company is all set to launch an Innovation Lab in Finland with the goal of solving key issues in digital finance. It also accounts for a considerable number of 6G patents filed by China in the recent past.

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