Micromax debuted the IN lineup of smartphones in India at the end of last year. The first two models that were introduced by the company were Micromax IN 1b and Micromax IN Note 1. Ten months post their announcement, the former handset has now started receiving the Android 11 update.
Micromax IN 1b
Like any other OTA software update, the Android 11 update for the Micromax IN 1b is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it is only available for a select few users.
In order to check whether their unit has received the update, users can navigate to Settings > System > Advanced > System update. As per the official announcement post on Micromax forums, the OTA file weighs around 1.69 GB.
The company recommends users have at least 60% battery while downloading the update. It also advises users to use a strong WiFi or LTE connection.
The Micromax IN 1b is a budget smartphone featuring a 6.52-inch HD+ display. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC paired with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.
It houses a 13MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual-camera setup on the rear and an 8MP front-facing camera. It has all the essentials like a fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, and a MicroSD card slot.
Last but not least, the phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging and reverse charging.
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The mobile port of LoL (League of Legends) is finally making its way to China. Riot’s popular MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) title will be available in the region starting from September 15.
The announcement was made on the official Weiboaccount of League of Legends: Wild Rift earlier today (14th September 2021). The mobile port of the popular title received the approval this week by China’s National Press and Publication Administration. At the moment, League of Legends: Wild Rift was already available in the country before for testing, but now, the game will finally be getting a wider beta launch with users not losing any of their progress or data.
As of right now, LoL is one of the most played competitive multiplayer title in the world and is also quite popular in China. In recent years, the mobile gaming industry has seen huge growth and it seems that Riot has plans to branch into it as well. Even prior to its official launch in the nation, an esports scene has already began within China by TJ Sport, which also conducts the LPL AKA Pro League. The LPL organizations has also begun signing rosters in Wild Rift, with the qualifiers starting from September 11.
Apple is gearing up to introduce the new generation of iPhone alongside the Apple Watch Series 7 and AirPods. However, a new rumor suggests that the Cupertino giant might also announce a new iPad later today at the “California Streaming” event.
Source: Weibo
According to Weibo tipster PandaIsBaid (via Macrumors), Apple will be announcing the ninth generation of entry-level iPad at the event scheduled for today. The new iPad will be an upgrade to last year’s baseline iPad eighth generation. As per earlier rumors, the new iPad might come with a 10.5-inch display with improved performance. Like previous entry-level iPads, this one will be more focused on students looking for an affordable option for their studies.
PandaIsBaid implies that the ninth generation iPad would be available in up to 256GB storage variant. The A12 Bionic chip might power the new iPad, and it could feature an 8MP back camera with a FaceTime HD camera on the front. The image shared by the Weibo user suggests that the display would be fully laminated, and the upcoming iPad would have all-day battery life. Further, it will come with support for Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
Apple will be announcing the new iPhone 13 series along with the Watch Series 7 and AirPods 3 at the event today. You can read our iPhone 13 rumour roundup to know everything we know about Apple’s next-gen iPhone. The California Streaming event will start at 10 am PDT. The event will be live-streamed on the event page and Apple’s official YouTube channel. Further, the Apple TV users can watch the event live from the app, and once over, it can also be viewed on the Apple Podcasts app.
Huawei was at the pinnacle of smartphone development and was close to bagging the top spot but things went haywire following the US ban. However, the Chinese company has not given up and has continued to surprise with great offerings. And now, a patent has revealed that a wild Huawei Mate foldable smartphone with a tri-fold display is currently in the works.
The patent was filed back on March 1, 2021, with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and revealed a device that is somewhat similar to the Samsung Z Flex that was demonstrated last month. While the Huawei Mate foldable in question also folds in three places just like the Samsung model, it tops the latter by sporting a larger display.
Source: LetsGoDigital
The 41-page documentation released on September 10 also contains blueprints for the device that show a total of seven screen parts. Four of them are large and actually make up the viewing estate while the remaining three are basically creases to allow the display to fold.
The Huawei Mate foldable smartphone’s OS will allow content to be displayed on any one of the three segments (or displays) and the interface will adjust smartly and automatically adjust depending on how a user folds the phone. Various sensors also aid in this feat by accurately measuring the folding angle per screen part. When folded, the narrow screen segments that will form on the sides will be used to display various information such as time, network signal strength, and battery levels.
The device’s crazy design opens up a slew of use cases that are impossible on a regular smartphone. For example, the device can be placed on a table in various positions, allowing you to view content without having to tire your hands by holding it the entire time.
That said, the patent also talks about another device. This one isn’t as experimental as the aforementioned and is quite similar to the Huawei Mate X2 that was released early this year. Its design is comparable to the Samsung Fold series, meaning that it folds only once. However, it differs from the Samsung one in that it doesn’t have a separate front screen.
Huawei Mate X2
It is unclear when these devices will be hitting the markets. But LetsGoDigital says that they will only be released following the launch of a Huawei clamshell phone, that again can be compared to Samsung’s Z Flip 3. It is easy to understand from all this that Huawei has indeed set its crosshairs on Samsung and aims to make a comeback.
Last week, OPPO announced the Enco Buds truly wireless earphones in India. The product is now also up for sale in the country. We even published our review for it a few hours back. Following the launch of this audio accessory, the company is now said to launch two new budget smartphones called OPPO A16 and OPPO A55 in India by the end of September.
According to popular Indian tech influencer Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), OPPO will be releasing OPPO A16 and OPPO A55 in India in the upcoming days. These handsets will likely debut by the end of this month.
The OPPO A16 is the successor to OPPO A15. This device went official in July. It comes with features like a 6.52-inch HD+ display (LCD), MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, 13MP (wide) + 2MP (monochrome) + 2MP (macro) triple rear cameras, 8MP front-facing camera, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The remaining specs of OPPO A16 include a dual-SIM card slot, 4G connectivity, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, MicroSD card slot, ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging. It retails for IDR 1,999,000 ($140) in Indonesia.
On the other hand, the OPPO A55 will be a new device. Not much is known about this phone with model number CPH2325, except for the fact that it will be the 4G variant of OPPO A55 5G.
Having said that, as we are still days away from the launch, we expect to learn more about the OPPO A55 and the pricing details of the two handsets via leaks.
Although our channel has tested a lot of headphones in the past, like noise-canceling earbuds, noise-canceling headphones, and so on. But today’s star of the video is a bit different from our previous reviews. MIFO O5 Gen 2 is an earbud designed for a young audience. So how does it differ from other earbuds?
Let’s check that out!
When you first look at it, you’ll know why it’s different. Unlike other earbuds that are made of plastic, the MIFO O5 Gen 2‘s case features an all-metal design. In terms of durability, the frosted metal case is way better than the traditional plastic build, and you no longer have to worry about your keys scratching the case.
The lid has a tight fit, and the finish is as smooth as a piece of soap in your hand. The MIFO O5 Gen 2 case has a built-in 2600mAh battery, and also comes with an adapter that allows users to reverse-charge their phones. If you don’t want to carry around a power bank but want to charge your device on the go, a short USB-C to C charging cable and the MIFO O5 Gen 2 case is enough to keep your phone charged for the entire day.
It also has a different way of opening the lid. You definitely cannot open it with one hand, you must force it open with both hands from the recess. The hinge is not magnetic but features a two-part hinge. In addition, it is large and weighs twice as much as a normal earbud case. This design is obviously not as portable as other earbud cases. But this MIFO case is clearly design-oriented to make it look better and more personal. And the O5 Gen2 does manage to stand out from most Bluetooth earbuds. After all, there are just too many cookie-cutter earbuds out there.
The shape of the earbuds is also relatively rare, with a small tail. There are two dots on the small tail, red and blue, which can be used to distinguish between the left and right earbuds. The operation method is touch, you can control the volume and play the previous song or the next song. The earbuds themselves support IP67, and the head of the earbud also has a certain tilt angle, which enables a stable and fixed fit on the ear, making it a great earbud for outdoor activities as well.
The MIFO O5 Gen 2 comes with aptX audio protocol. The sound quality should be theoretically better than SBC-only earbuds. And the O5 Gen2 performs very well in real life too. When it comes to both high and low frequencies, it is one of those earbuds that allows you to listen to any type of song. Because it does not have an exclusive APP, so if you need to adjust the EQ, you need to download the music app to adjust it yourself.
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Earbud battery life is also one of the selling points of the MIFO O5 Gen 2. It can last up to 10 hours on a single charge. As I mentioned earlier, the earbud case has a 2600mAh battery that is the equivalent of a small Power Bank. With the earbud case, you can get over 150 hours of battery life, which means you can use them for a week without recharging, which is very impressive.
The MIFO O5 Gen 2 takes a completely different path than other earbuds. Its unique design, the way it opens, its extra-large battery, are the things that other earbuds don’t provide. It may not be the perfect earbuds, but it is one of the most unique earbuds you can get at this under $100 price point.
So that’s it for this quick overview of the MIFO O5 Gen 2 earbuds.
For those unaware, the American tech giant had basically made it a one click process to set Edge as the default browser. However, browsers from other firms had to go through a complicated tasks, which would’ve been quite an annoying task for many users. Although, Mozilla has quietly managed to defeat this with its version 91 of Firefox. The company achieved this by reverse engineering the way Microsoft sets Edge as the default browser in Windows 10.
This enabled it to set Firefox as a default browser quicker. Prior to this, one would have to go to Windows 10’s settings to select Firefox as the default browser, all the while Microsoft would ask you to consider Edge. Furthermore, the reverse engineering also meant that you can even set the default browser from with Firefox itself without requiring any additional prompts. But keep in mind that this circumvents the Microsoft anti hijacking protections that is built into Windows 10 to prevent malware from hijacking default apps.
A Mozilla spokesperson stated that “People should have the ability to simply and easily set defaults, but they don’t. All operating systems should offer official developer support for default status so people can easily set their apps as default. Since that hasn’t happened on Windows 10 and 11, Firefox relies on other aspects of the Windows environment to give people an experience similar to what Windows provides to Edge when users choose Firefox to be their default browser.”
Apple has released emergency updates iOS 14.8, iPadOS 14.8, macOS 11.6, and watchOS 7.6.2 to fix a Pegasus vulnerability on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. The flaw was disclosed by Citizen Lab (a cyber-research unit of the University of Toronto) on Monday and allowed a hacker using NSO’s Pegasus malware to gain access to a device belonging to a Saudi activist.
This was done by using a security flaw in Apple’s Messages app. Apple said that this flaw could be exploited through a “maliciously crafted” PDF file. The flaw was a zero-day vulnerability, i.e., it was either unknown to Apple or they had simply not developed a patch for it at the time.
Moreover, the exploit was a zero-click exploit, which means that victims don’t have to click on the malicious file for it to infect their devices. Rather, it executes on its own using a security hole.
“After identifying the vulnerability used by this exploit for iMessage, Apple rapidly developed and deployed a fix in iOS 14.8 to protect our users,” Ivan Krstić, head of security engineering and architecture at Apple, said in a statement. “We’d like to commend Citizen Lab for successfully completing the very difficult work of obtaining a sample of this exploit so we could develop this fix quickly.”
Apple has also outlined the vulnerability and its fix in a support document posted on September 13:
CoreGraphics
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted PDF may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation.
CVE-2021-30860: The Citizen Lab
The fixes with the Apple iOS 14.8 emergency update are for CoreGraphics as well as WebKit:
WebKit
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.
CVE-2021-30858: an anonymous researcher
The emergency iOS 14.8 update release comes just a day before the much-awaited Apple launch event that will be announcing stuff like the all-new iPhone 13 series, Apple Watch 7, and the AirPods 3. We may also be hearing more about iOS 15 that will likely contain further security improvements.
The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand realme is known for its budget and mid-range handsets. But lately, the company has been also focussing on the premium category. As per the latest information, the sister brand of OPPO and OnePlus will release its highest spec’d phone to date next year.
realme GT Master Edition Series
According to Digital Chat Station, a reliable leaker from China, realme will be launching its first smartphone with a 2K display next year. This device is also said to come with 100W+ fast charging.
Since the OPPO group’s fastest charging solution is 125W, the upcoming realme phone will likely have support for it. The realme version of this charging solution is called 125W UltraDART, while the original OPPO version is known as 125W flash charge.
OnePlus is yet to announce its version. But we expect the brand to utilize this charging solution in the near future as Xiaomi is already set to debut its 120W fast charging in global markets with the Xiaomi 11T series. That said, if you are wondering how safe is OPPO’s fast charging tech, then you can read about that here.
Additionally, in one of the comments in his post, the tipster also replied that realme is testing a new panel. In other words, the 2K resolution display on its upcoming premium smartphone will not be borrowed from older models of OPPO and OnePlus.
If this piece of information happens to be true, then the 2022 realme flagship smartphone will compete against the next-gen OPPO Find X series and the OnePlus number series.
What are your thoughts on realme entering the premium smartphone segment? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Huawei has recently filed for a new trademark. This is for a ‘Glide Keyboard’ that is registered for smartphones and tablets. The company filed for the patent with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office).
The trademark was spotted by LetsGoDigital who found that it was filed under category Class 9. Its description stated that it is a “computer keyboard; tablet; keyboard cover; projection keyboard; mobile phone keyboard; central processing unit (CPU).” From this, we can somewhat speculate that it is form of keyboard and tablets with the glide suggesting a possible sliding out mechanism for a keyboard. On the other hand, the most notable aspect of the description was the word ‘projection keyboard.’
This is where the trademark gets interesting as it suggests that the Chinese tech giant might be working on a virtual keyboard that can be projected through laser beams. In other words, users will have a full keyboard at their disposal without having the need to carry a physical one, which can be especially useful when traveling light. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this trademark is currently unknown and we can only make assumptions regarding its purpose. So stay with us as we will provide updates if notable developments surface regarding this technology.
Samsung Electronics has just launched a new product that is targeted towards those working remotely and for students that are taking online education. The device in question is a new monitor that features a webcam housed in a pop up mechanism.
The South Korean tech giant has just announced the 24 inch Webcam Monitor S4 earlier today (14th September 2021). It is designed to suit ‘hybrid workers’ and arrives with support for a built in webcam, speakers, and microphone to improve professionals and students working/studying from home. Mark Quiroz, Vice President of Marketing for the Display Division at Samsung stated that “With many adjusting to long-term hybrid work and learning environments, Samsung introduces its first webcam monitor to make life easier for those often on video calls or multitasking.”
He further added that “Thanks to the webcam at the top of the screen, users can join a video conference, take an online class or attend a virtual event all from the same monitor, without needing to buy another device or manage more cables.” On the front, the monitor sports a 2 megapixel FHD camera and an infrared camera (which is ‘Windows Hello’ certified) that is housed on a pop up camera. To bring the camera module up, users have to simply push it down into the monitor to have it spring up.
The Monitor’s camera offers 178 degree horizontal and vertical wide viewing angle, with the built in webcam and speakers saving port space as well. When connected to a laptop, the monitor can also act as a USB hub. Notably, the Webcam Monitor S4 is designed with VESA compatibility and its Height Adjustable Stand (HAS) can also be tilted, swivel, and pivot. Other notable features include TUV Rheinland certification for flicker free and low blue light and built-in 2W dual stereo speaker.
The display bezel (bottom) on the Galaxy S21+ is currently the thinnest on any Samsung mobile device. The company wants to release devices with an even thinner bezel than that. According to the latest information, the South Korean tech giant is reportedly developing a technology to achieve this.
Samsung Galaxy S21+
According to a user called lanzuk (yeux1122) on Naver (via @FrontTron), Samsung is working on a tech called BRS (Border Reduction Structure). This solution will help in reducing display bezels.
The person says that BRS will be first introduced with Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. It will later debut on smartphones with higher screen-to-body ratios.
BRS is expected to make its way to phones in late 2022 at the earliest or by early 2023. This means we are still more than a year away to experience it on handsets.
However, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra tablet is rumored to go official in early 2022. Hence, we can have a glimpse of this tech in a few months from now.
Additionally, we can also speculate the smartphones with BRS display tech to arrive with UDC (Under Display Camera). Although only flagship models are said to come with BRS, eventually it will likely trickle down to mid-range models as the solution will get cheaper to implement.
What are your thoughts on Samsung’s BRS (Border Reduction Struction) technology? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Earlier today (14th September 2021), Honor officially announced that it would be hosting a new launch event later this month. On September 22, the company would hold the Magic3 series Imaging Technology conference in China.
While the Chinese tech giant has revealed the date of the conference, it has yet to reveal any finer details regarding the event. Although, in an official Weibo post (a Chinese microblogging website) the brand stated that its Magic3 series was quite well received, especially in regards to its camera capabilities. And now, the company is apparently looking to further improve on this aspect of the lineup. In the Weibo post’s caption, Honor mentioned the word “communicate” for the lenses and even shared an image poster as well. It did not offer any specifics but it does hint at a deeper level integration of software and hardware to offer an improved camera experience.
Furthermore, the company is also expected to unveil new camera features for the Magic3 series, which could include AI video based algorithms or film industry grade video processing. On the other hand, it could simply bring a notable software update that bumps the camera performance overall. Interestingly, the online post from Honor also mentioned the upcoming iPhone 13 series launch and stated that Apple is a notable contender in the domestic and global market.
Magic3 Pro+
For those unaware, the Magic3 series features Computational photography, which the brand claims can fully utilize the software and hardware capabilities within different chip platforms. CEO Zhao Ming even added in an interview that this allows for an unlimited possibilities for improvement. These improvements can be done through updates to hardware lens calculations and photographic algorithms. We don’t have a lot of information to go on at the moment, so stay tuned for more updates.
Barely a few months have passed since the release of the Realme GT Neo and Realme is now already set to announce its successor. The next generation has been named Realme GT Neo2, and it will be making its debut at 2 PM (local time) on September 22.
And today, Realme has officially teased a “BlackMint” color option for the Realme GT Neo2, which comprises black and mint colors just as the name implies. The rear panel has been splashed mostly with a flashy minty green color, but it is complemented by a couple of black stripes. The thicker among the two has “realme” written on it, while the thinner band has marquee-like text that we have become all too familiar with – “DARE TO LEAP” in all caps.
Prominent leakster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the BlackMint color option for the Realme GT Neo2 will be making use of satin AG technology for a matte finish. For the uninitiated, AG stands for anti-glare and is less reflective and less of a fingerprint magnet when pitched against the regular glass back.
We previously highlighted how the Realme GT Neo2 would be coming with a Neo Green color option. However, as it has turned out, the color is actually called BlackMint. Other rumored color options include a darker green color with a special Mercedes-AMG edition of the phone, Mirror Black, Dream Blue, and Super Orange.
Source: OnLeaks
Specifications to be expected with the Realme GT Neo2 include a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ punch-hole display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear camera setup combined with a 16-megapixel front camera. The device will be powered by the flagship-level Snapdragon 870 SoC and may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The battery is adequately sized at 4,500mAh. The software the device will first boot into will obviously be Realme UI 2.0 UI-based Android 11 OS. Unfortunately, there isn’t any info at hand regarding the pricing of this champ.
Sennheiser has a popular lineup of earphones under its CX series and now the company has added a new product under the same lineup, dubbed Sennheiser CX Plus. They are touted to be the first TWS earphones in the CX series to have noise cancellation.
The earbuds support SBC, AAC, AptX, and AptX Adaptive audio codecs. There’s also support for touch-based control as well as support for customizing EQ settings. This allows you to choose which ones control the audio, calls, and the voice assistant.
It also comes with an intelligent smart pause feature that automatically pauses playback when you take the headphones out. The company also adds that both the left and right earbuds can be used individually. It also comes with active noise cancellation technology, which is an upgrade over some of its earlier models that only featured passive cancellation.
There’s also an ambient sound mode or transparent hearing mode which uses their microphones to pass through audio from the outside world. It uses Sennheiser’s TrueResponse transducer, which apparently brings “audiophile technology” to “everyday” earbuds. The earphones are rated IPX4 for resistance to splashing water.
As for the battery life, it is claimed to provide a total of 24 hours of usage when the earbuds are topped up from the charging case. The Sennheiser CX Plus will be available for purchase from the 28th of September in Black and White color options, for a price of £129.99 in the United Kingdom and $179.95 in the United States.
Infinix, the Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer has already entered the accessories market and launched a few earphones in the market. Now, the company has announced two new true wireless earphones — Infinix XE20 and Infinix XE25.
The Infinix XE20 comes with an oval-shaped charging case that looks similar to almost every budget TWS earphones in the market. It comes with a 10mm high-efficiency composite diaphragm with support for AAC and SBC audio codec.
Given that the earbuds fall under the budget category, there’s no noise cancellation technology support. But it comes with a 60ms super-low latency mode for playing games or watching movies.
It supports Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity and the earphones are rated IPX4 for water resistance. There’s also touch control answer calls, reject calls, play/pause music, skip the music track, or put the device in pairing mode. It comes in Black and White color options.
On the other hand, the Infinix XE25 TWS earphones come with some advanced features and are placed a bit higher than the XE20. Touted as “Power Monster” by the company, the earphones come with 6mm graphene speakers.
It also comes with a 60ms super-low latency mode for gaming. There’s also Environment Noise Cancellation (ENC) technology and deep neural networks for speech recognition. The company says that it can effectively suppress complex noise interference while retaining clear tonality to bring a lucid and uninterrupted listening experience.
The Infinix XE25 connects immediately after the earbuds are removed from the charging case, thanks to Rapid Pairing and Flash Connect features. They also come with the same set of touch controls as the XE20.
Coming to the battery, the earphones offer six hours of listening time on a single charge and about 100 hours of battery life with a charging case. The company also adds that it can retain power for 30 days after charging.
The Xiaomi Mi 11T series is all set to be the first global smartphone offering from Xiaomi to ditch the familiar “Mi” branding. The launch has been set for tomorrow, or September 15 to be precise, and we expect the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE to be announced alongside it. The series is made up of two models – Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro. The design of both should be near-identical based on the leaks we have had in the recent past.
Display and Design
Renders show the Xiaomi 11T series sports a familiar design, the front of which is not unlike the Xiaomi Mi 11X (Poco F3). The punch hole for the front camera is as non-obtrusive as it can possibly get and is aligned to the center. The rear cameras are more interesting, with three sensors packed into a fairly prominent, large module. The right edge of the phones will feature a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power key.
As for the displays on the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro, they will be a significant upgrade over last year’s LCD panel found on the Mi 10T series. Sure, there is no indication of any 144Hz action as on the Mi 10T, but the panels are now OLED and the refresh rate is still as smooth as butter at a respectable 120Hz. The aspect ratio is the now staple 20:9 and the resolution has been capped at FHD+.
Cameras on the Xiaomi 11T series
As already mentioned, there’s a punch hole camera up front paired with a larger-than-usual rear camera module. The former is said to have a resolution of 20 megapixels, which is again, the same pixel density found on the Mi 11X’s front shooter. The rear cameras of the Mi 11T are a trinity comprised of a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B primary camera, a Sony IMX355 wide lens, and a telemacro camera that offers 3x zoom. The Pro version may come with a 108MP primary camera though.
Other specifications
Xiaomi may have stopped using the ‘flagship killer’ tag a while ago, but there is no doubt that the Xiaomi 11T and the 11T Pro are from that category. For starters, they will both be sporting flagship chips from the two semiconductor giants. The 11T is expected to be powered by Mediatek’s flagship Dimensity 1200 processor while the 11T Pro has opted for Qualcomm’s 2021 champ – the Snapdragon 888 chip.
As if that isn’t enough, at least the Pro version will have 120W HyperCharge support. Xiaomi claims that this charging tech is capable of reviving a dead phone with a battery capacity of 4,000mAh from 0% to 100% within just 15 minutes. A full charge should take a tad longer on the Xiaomi 11T series though since it’s expected to arrive with 5,000mAh batteries.
Software
The dropping of the “Mi” branding isn’t the only new thing new with these smartphones. Xiaomi has now also promised four years of update support for the first time ever – 3 years of Android upgrades and four years of security updates. By doing so, the Chinese smartphone OEM has joined the likes of Samsung.
Both the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro will be booting into the latest piece of stable software available at Xiaomi HQ, which is MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11.
Storage and color variants
A European retailer had leaked the configurations, color variants, and the expected pricing of both Mi 11T models. The options include 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
The Xiaomi 11T’s 128 GB variant was listed for £633.96 (~$871), whereas the 256GB model is priced at £660.95 (~$908). And as for the Mi 11T Pro, the variants were priced at £758.69 (~$1,042) and £785.42 (~$1,079) for the 128 GB and 256 GB respectively.
The listing reveals that the 11T and 11T Pro will come in three colors – Celestial Blue, Moonlight White, and Meteorite Grey. The pricing may be false, but the colors are most likely accurate.
Other Expected Products at the Event
The Xiaomi Pad 5 and Pad 5 Pro that were earlier exclusive to China are expected to be announced globally with tomorrow’s event. They are 11-inch slates with 120Hz IPS LCD displays and are powered by the Snapdragon 860 and 870 chips.
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (New Edition) is also expected to be announced alongside the tablets. It should be identical to the Mi 11 Lite 5G in every way, except for a Snapdragon 778G chipset instead of the Snapdragon 780G.
How to Watch Xiaomi Global Launch Event Live
The Xiaomi Global Launch event will begin at 8 PM GMT on September 15 (September 16, 1:30 AM IST). It will be streamed on Xiaomi.com, YouTube, and even the company’s social media accounts.
Samsung has finally kickstarted One UI 4.0 Beta program based on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21 series. The initiative was first teased at the end of July. Previously, it was said to be made available in August itself. But unfortunately, that did not happen. Anyway, the company is still a month ahead of last year.
According to the official announcement, Android 12-based One UI 4.0 brings new and improved customization and privacy capabilities. Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Communications Business, says that the company’s new software helps users create their own optimized mobile experience. Like the previous iterations of One UI, the latest version is also said to be developed with feedback from users.
The One UI 4.0 Beta program for the Galaxy S21 devices, namely Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra will be available in the following regions.
China
India
Germany
Poland
South Korea
UK
US
However, it is worth noting that the release date may vary from country to country. Further, in order to enroll in the initiative, users will have to use the Samsung Members app.
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Most importantly, not all features will be available in the beta builds. Also, these software builds could be buggy. Hence, the beta program is not recommended for everyone.
As far as stable release is concerned, Samsung says it will happen later this year. Since the South Korean tech giant is a month earlier this time around, the stable rollout may begin as early as November instead of December.
Huawei, the China-based technology giant, has been struggling to maintain its presence in the smartphone market but the company has several other product categories and seems to have shifted its focus to other products.
The company has launched several wearable devices so far and now the China-based giant is gearing up to launch a new smartwatch. Huawei hasn’t actually confirmed this but a new trademark from the brand indicates this.
It is believed that the upcoming smartwatch, which is reportedly named Huawei Watch D, will come with many health and fitness-related features, including a heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, and body fat monitor.
As of now, there’s no information about what the “D” in the device’s name indicates. The company has previously launched a smartwatch named Watch GT where the GT stands for “Gran Turismo.” It may be that Huawei is rebranding its devices and thus, opted for a simpler name for the upcoming product.
Whatever be the case behind the naming, we should get to know more about it in the coming weeks. What’s interesting is that this new smartwatch will be the first one from the company to come with support for blood pressure monitoring.
Huawei is reportedly testing this new smartwatch and a previously leaked image of the same indicates that it looks similar to the Watch Fit. We expect to know more about this new smartwatch in the coming days or weeks. The company has scheduled a global launch event for P50 series smartphones on 21st October so maybe the company could announce or reveal more about the device at the same event.
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