The PlayStation 5 has a bunch of accessories, one of which is the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset. Originally available in the same white color as the PS5, Sony has unveiled a Midnight Black variant so you can match it with your Midnight Black DualSense controller.
The new colorway has two shades of black according to Sony. It will cost $99 when it becomes available for purchase next month at authorized retailers. The headset allows players to fully experience the 3D Audio feature of the PlayStation 5 including the Tempest 3D AudioTech.
The Pulse 3D Wireless Headset has two hidden microphones and easy access controls on one of the cups. It has a 12-hour battery life and works with both the PS5 and PS4 as well as compatible Windows and macOS computers using the included adaptor. It also has an audio jack, so you can use it in wired mode.
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New Equalizer Control
Sony has also revealed that it will be adding a new equalizer control feature for the headset when it rolls out its second major update for the PlayStation 5. Users will be able to choose from Standard, Bass Boost, or Shooter presets but can also create their own presets. They will be able to save up to three different settings for quick access. These presets can also be adjusted through the Control Center without the need to exit a game.
ASUS on Wednesday held an event for the launch of new Lingyao laptops in China. The Taiwanese giant launched the ASUS Lingyao Pro 14 and Lingyao Pro 16 laptops with high-end specs like 4K OLED displays, up to Ryzen 9 processors, and RTX 3050 Ti GPU.
The ASUS Lingyao Pro 14 starts at CNY 6,999(~$1,088) for the Ryzen 7 model and CNY 7,699(~$1,197) for the Ryzen 9 model. On the other hand, the ASUS Lingyao 16 costs CNY 8,999(~$1,399) for the Ryzen 9 model.
The laptops feature 14-inch and 16-inch screens respectively. Both laptops have 4K OLED panels with HDR and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut support. The Lingyao 14 has a 90Hz screen, whereas, the Lingyao 16 gets a 120Hz refresh rate display. The laptops have aluminum alloy built with matte paint on the exteriors.
The Lingyao Pro 14 is powered by the Ryzen 7 5800H or Ryzen 9 5900HX and has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The laptop comes with 4GB of RTX 3050 GPU that supports 2048 Cuda cores. It has a keyboard with Numpad and features a standard trackpad.
The Lingyao Pro 16 packs a Ryzen 9 5900HX and has 4GB of RTX 3050 Ti GPU. It has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It has the same keyboard and trackpad as the Lingyao Pro 14. The duo comes with a cooling system and has a 63Wh battery in the Lingyao Pro 14 and a 54Wh battery in the Lingyao Pro 16.
Coming on the back of the release of the Moto E20, Motorola is priming up two more models that should launch any time from now. The two models on the lineup of subsequent releases are the Moto E30 and E40. However, the Motorola Moto E40 has just been spotted on Geekbench, with some details also available about the device. This follows the appearance of the Moto E30 on Geekbench a few days back.
The Geekbench listing follows an earlier appearance of the Moto E40 on NBTC, FCC, and TUV. These important certifications point in only one direction- that we are very close to the launch of the Moto E40 smartphone. According to the Geekbench running sub-library information, the Moto E40 sports a 1.8GHz eight-core Unisoc chip, and will offer 4GB of RAM, while the smartphone will run on the Android 11 operating system.
As per the actual Geekbench performance, the phone scored 352 and 1352 points respectively, on single-core and multi-core tests. The Moto E40 will come with a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.
There are still several aspects of the specifications of the Moto E40 that are still lacking, although we know that the Moto E40 will have 64GB of internal storage, while there is a rumor of a 3GB RAM variant as well. The trajectory of certifications and performance tests on Geekbench, although not definitive, may indicate the imminent launch of both the Motorola Moto E30 and E40 smartphones. We’ll continue to put the two devices on the radar for any new development regarding their launch.
After months of delay, Unicode 14.0 was finally released by the company today. The Unicode 14.0 comes with 37 new emoji characters including a salute emoji, hiding face emoji, melting face emoji, and others.
For starters, Unicode was expected to launch this new set of emojis back in March this year. But, the new update was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was launched this month(September).
The Unicode 14.0 doesn’t just bring face emotions but it also has some significant emojis like a Heart hand, Pregnant Person, Biting lips, and Low Battery emoji. Here’s a list of all the 37 emojis coming to your smartphone with the Unicode 14.0 update.
Melting Face, Face with Open Eyes and Hand over mouth, Face with Peeking Eye, Saluting Face, Dotted Line Face, Face with Diagonal Mouth, Face Holding Back Tears – Face reaction emojis
Rightwards Hand, Leftwards Hand, Palm Down Hand, Palm Up Hand, Hand with Index Finger and Thumb Crossed, Index Pointing at the Viewer, Heart Hands – Hand/Finger emojis
Biting Lips, Person with Crown, Pregnant Man, Pregnant Person, Troll, Coral, Lotus, Empty Nest, Nest with Eggs, Beans, Pouring Liquid, Jar, Playground Slide, Wheel, Ring Buoy, Hamsa, Mirror Ball, Low Battery, Crutch, X-Ray, Bubbles, Identification Card, Heavy Equals Sign – Others
Apart from the emojis, the update brings 838 new characters and 75 skin tone variations. Some additions to the exiting emojis will be new skin tones to the handshake emoji. The update will also fix issues with the Face with Hand Over Mouth emoji as users faced cross-platform display issues in the previous Unicode 13.0.
As of now, the exact availability of these emojis on your device is unconfirmed. But, the Unicode 14.0 is expected to be supported by Google, Apple, Twitter, and other platforms by early 2022.
Xiaomi today held a product launch event where it unveiled the Mi 11T, Mi 11T Pro, and Mi 11 Lite 5G NE smartphone alongside the Xiaomi Pad 5 tablet. The Chinese tech giant also unveiled three new smart accessories. The Mi Smart Projector 2 leads the pack which includes the Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 (2 Pack) and the Mi Smart Band 6 NFC with Alexa support.
The Mi Smart Band 6 was first introduced in March last year with several innovative features such as SpO2 function as well as other health tracking features such as sleeping and stress-level detection. The new version differs from this model only on the NFC support it features. The feature is rolling out in the global market in partnership with Mastercard to offer contactless payment. This will afford users a fast, secure, and convenient way to pay. The service will be available in 19 regions but the regions were not identified.
Further, the all-new Mi Smart Band 6 NFC version now also offers built-in Amazon Alexa, expands hands-free experience for smart homeowners.
The Mi Smart Band 6 NFC will retail for EUR 54.9 in Europe.
Mi Smart Projector 2
Xiaomi also unveiled the Mi Smart Projector 2 which it claims is a portable home cinema. The projector boasts a 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution and adopts a compact size. The projector comes with Dolby Audio support, delivering crystal clear audio quality across all sound sources.
Furthermore, it runs on Google’s Android TV operating system bringing built-in Google Assistant and several other features.
The Mi Smart Projector 2 carries a retail price of EUR 599.
Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 (2-Pack)
Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 (2-Pack) is designed to power whole-home smart devices. It offers strong and reliable Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 network coverage of up to 4,000 square feet making it possible to cover multi-floor apartments. It also supports a maximum number of connections up to 254 devices. Regardless of the number of connected devices, the mesh system will provide optimized network efficiency and reduced latency with 1024QAM modulation, as well as OFDMA and 2 x 2 MIMO technology support.
The smart mesh system also supports automatic network switching to ensure seamless roaming when users are moving across different rooms. The device can even initiate a self-repairing process to reorganize the network whenever a device is detected offline, keeping users connected to Wi-Fi 6 all the time.
As for the price, the Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 (2-Pack) starts from EUR 149.
Redmi AirDots 3 is powered by a QCC3040 chipset and Bluetooth 5.2. This means faster and stable connections with a high speed and data transmission rate. The deep bass and high-quality stereo audio make it a pleasure to listen to your favorite tunes on Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 3. The multi-functional touch control can easily navigate through your music as well as pick up and hang calls and activate the built-in XiaoAI voice assistant.
The 600mAh battery gives you 7 hours of non-stop music with a single charge and up to 30 hours of music time, with the charging case.
Available in three color variants viz: white, blue, and pink this earbud is selling at Banggood for a discounted price of $41.99 only. This offer ends in 2 days. So place your order asap.
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A lot of manufacturers have adopted a 6-month refresh cycle for several of their mid-range phones. The reduced period between devices sometimes results in these phones sharing similar specs. An example is the upcoming Narzo 50A smartphone whose chipset was revealed by a company executive today.
Realme Narzo 50A
We already know the Narzo 50A is on the way seeing as it has received certifications at different agencies in the last few weeks. We also know what it will look like thanks to a press render leak in late August. Now, Realme is taking control of the narrative and has disclosed the chipset that will power the new smartphone.
The name of the processor was revealed in a tweet by Francis Wong, the CMO of Realme India & Europe. According to him, the Narzo 50A will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor, the same chipset that is inside the Narzo 30A.
We choose MediaTek Helio G85 processor with 1GHz GPU & HyperEngine enhancements for all young players with our upcoming #realmeNarzo50A. Being an optimized & reliable processor I'm sure it will offer the young players the best experience. #narzo50series incoming!
The Helio G85 was announced in April 2020 and the 12nm octa-core processor has two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. It also has a Mali G52 MC2 GPU clocked at 1GHz. The processor is a favorite of many manufacturers and can be found in mid-range phones from Redmi, Tecno, Infinix, Samsung, and Micromax.
For those disappointed in the news that the Narzo 50A will retain the same sensor, there are other differences expected. For example, the leaked render already revealed that the phone will have three rear cameras and will have a redesigned back panel. There most likely will be other differences which we may find out before the launch event.
GamaKay K61 mechanical keyboard comes with a fully transparent glass shell made with PMMA plexiglass that gives you a fantasy light effect and enhances your gameplay. It features a fine CNC cutting panel with small and exquisite 61 key arrangements. To top it off you get a toning disc light effect and gaming mechanical switch with this keyboard.
A 32K ROM, increases your program storage space as compared to other keyboards and the fully pluggable switches help you to customize the keys as per your requirement. GamaKay K61uses a Type -C USB 3.1 interface and a driver-free design that makes it super easy to plug and start playing with your keyboard.
Available in multiple switch colors, you can now buy GamaKay K61 mechanical keyboard for $63.99 only at Banggood. This deal is applicable only on orders made from CZ and ES warehouses. So grab your keyboard asap.
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Xiaomi launched the Mi Mix 4 smartphone in August for a starting price of CNY 4,999(~$777). The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 888+ chipset and has a 108MP triple camera system. Starting from tomorrow, the smartphone will go on sale again across China in the Ceramic White color variant.
In case you weren’t aware, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 broke records in its first sale by exceeding 300 million sales in just 1 minute. The smartphone had a great second sale later in August and this time around, the device is expected to receive a similar response in terms of sales.
The Mi Mix 4 comes in multiple variants and, here’s the pricing for all the variants.
Mi Mix 4 8GB + 128GB – CNY 4,999(~$777)
Mi Mix 4 8GB + 256GB – CNY 5,299(~$824)
Mi Mix 4 12GB + 256GB – CNY 5,799(~$902)
Mi Mix 4 12GB + 512GB – CNY 6,299(~$979)
Xiaomi is also offering a phone case worth CNY 149(~$23) for free for those who purchase it tomorrow. The device will be available starting tomorrow (September 16) at 10 AM China Time.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Specifications
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 comes with a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with a 10-bit color depth. It comes with Gorilla Glass Victus protection and also doubles up as an under-display fingerprint scanner for security. The screen also has a 20MP selfie camera under the screen that comes with a 4-in-1 Superpixel imaging sensor.
It has a triple camera system at the rear with a 108MP HMX main lens, an 8MP periscope sensor, and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888+ chipset and has a 4,500mAh battery. It supports a 120W wired fast charging support and a 50W wireless fast charging technology. It has up to 12GB RAM, 512GB internal storage, and it boots on Android 11 OS.
Xiaomi Mijia Monitor Hanging Light which generally retails for $50 is now available at a discounted price of $44 onlyat Banggood. This deal ends in two days.
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After teasing for days, Xiaomi has finally unveiled the Xiaomi 11T series today. The lineup includes two models, namely Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro. The two phones are almost identical with a few differences between them. These handsets succeed the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro from last year.
Xiaomi 11T / 11T Pro Design
The design of the Xiaomi 11T series is inspired by vintage film camcorders. This can be seen from the placement of the triple rear camera array on the back.
The phones feature a plastic frame and a glass back with an anti-glare finish. They also have tapered edges and quad curves on the rear for a better in-hand experience. On the front, they sport a punch-hole display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
Talking about placements, the volume rockers and power key with embedded fingerprint sensor reside on the right side, while the left side has nothing. Further, the bottom houses a USB Type-C port, a primary microphone, a speaker grille, and a SIM card slot. Lastly, the top side includes an IR blaster, another speaker grille, and a secondary microphone.
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These IP53-rated smartphones measure 164.1mm x 76.9mm x 8.8mm in dimensions and their weight differs by a single gram. The vanilla model and Pro models weigh 203g and 204g respectively.
The Xiaomi 11T series comes in three colors, such as Meteorite Gray, Moonlight White, and Celestial Blue
Xiaomi 11T / 11T Pro Specifications and Features
Display
The Xiaomi 11T series flaunts a 6.67-inch flat AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), over 1 billion colors, 120Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate, and 480Hz touch sampling.
This DisplayMate A+ rated panel has a centered punch-hole, 20:9 aspect ratio, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and 1000 nits peak brightness. The screen supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision (only Pro), TrueColor, Sunlight Mode 3.0, and Reading Mode 3.0.
Performance
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 11T nests a MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Ultra SoC paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The thermals on the duo are controlled by a liquid cooling system.
Camera
Both smartphones come with a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit (120° FOV), and a 5MP telemacro shooter with autofocus. Whereas for selfies and video calls, they use a 16MP snapper.
In addition to regular MIUI camera features, the handsets also sport new camera features like Audio Zoom, One-Click AI Cinema, Time Freeze, and Magic Zoom. The pro model also supports video recording in 8K 30 fps, 4K 60fps, and HDR10+.
Unfortunately, the vanilla model maxes out at 4K 30fps. Even the front camera on the standard version is limited to 1080p 30fps, while Pro can record up to 1080p 60fps.
Miscellaneous
On the connectivity front, the duo supports 5G, dual SIM, dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BeiDou), NFC, and USB Type-C. They have all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, proximity sensor, 360° ambient light sensor, gyroscope, compass, and IR blaster. The Pro version also has a barometer and a color temperature sensor.
The phones arrive with an X-axis linear vibration motor, Hi-Res Audio certification, and dedicated dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos. Additionally, the speakers on the Pro variant are tuned by Harmon Kardon.
The smartphones run MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. They are guaranteed to receive three Android updates and four years of security patches.
Battery and Charging
The Xiaomi 11T series is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The Pro version supports 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge technology, while the vanilla variant is limited to 67W charging.
The 120W charging tech on the Xiaomi 11T Pro is capable of charging the handset from 2% to 100% in just 17 minutes. This charging solution has TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System Certification, thanks to 34 battery/charging features, real-time temperature monitoring, and other measures. Whereas, the Xiaomi 11T takes 36 minutes to charge from 1% to 100%.
Whatever the handset you buy, both will ship with their respective 67W and 120W chargers. These power adapters can be also used to charge other products.
Xiaomi 11T / 11T Pro Price and Availability
The Xiaomi 11T series will retail for the following price tags (ASP – Average Selling Price).
Xiaomi 11T
8GB + 128GB – €499
8GB + 256GB – €549
Xiaomi 11T Pro
8GB + 128GB – €649
8GB + 256GB – €699
12GB + 256GB – €749
The availability of these smartphones will vary from country to country. In some regions, they will be also getting ‘Early Bird’ discount offers.
UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max is now available for pre-order at a discounted price of $169.99 only at Banggood. This super deal is applicable only on the first 150 pre-orders.
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GamaKay LK67 Customizable Keyboard which retails for $66 is now available at a discounted price of $58.99 only for Pre-order at Banggood. Please note that this special price is applicable only on the first 400 pre-orders.
Hot-swappable terminals, you could install the MX switches directly without soldering, easily build up your own mechanical keyboard
Detachable USB type-c cable and a 2.4GHz receiver
Keycaps and Switches are not included, you need to buy them separately
Supports both 3 pin or 5 pin switch
Retailing at $66, you can now buy GamaKay LK67 Customizable Keyboard at a discounted price of $58.99 only on Pre-orders at Banggood. Please note that the product will be available from September 26. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.
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Xiaomi has finally launched its latest tablet for the global market. The tablet is dubbed Xiaomi Pad 5 which is in line with the company’s recent decision to drop the Mi brand for “Xiaomi”. The Pad 5 is no different from the China variant but apparently, Xiaomi isn’t bringing the Pad 5 Pro to the global market.
In terms of specifications, Xiaomi Pad 5 is equipped with a large 11-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a high refresh rate of 120Hz, a PPI of up to 275, and a contrast ratio of 1500:1. The slate is also said to support hardware anti-blue light and true color display functions.
In order to deliver a premium audio experience and video experience, the Pad 5 supports Dolby Atmos. It also features four built-in speakers.
Xiaomi Pad 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 860 processor paired with 6GB RAM. The slate comes in two storage options – 128GB and 256GB.
The Pad 5 also excels in the camera department, packing a single 13MP camera with LED flash at the rear. For selfies, there is a single 8MP camera at the front which also supports Face unlock.
In terms of battery life, the Pad 5 packs an 8720mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It runs on the new MIUI For Pad operating system. The MIUI For Pad brings features such as custom input methods, split screens, small windows, parallel windows, and other functions.
Xiaomi also introduced the Xiaomi Smart Pen, a stylus pen featuring a two-button design of which the main button supports quick notes and switching brushes while the secondary button supports long-pressing to take screenshots and switching colors. At the same time, it supports PPT page turning operation. The Smart Pen will be sold separately. Xiaomi didn’t mention the keyboard-style double-sided protective case but we expect that to also make an appearance in the future.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pricing & Availability
As for the pricing, the Xiaomi Pad 5 starts at €349 for the 6GB + 128GB variant while the 6GB + 256GB variant is priced at €399. The tablet is available in two colors: Cosmic Gray and Pearl White.
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (New Edition) is one of three phones Xiaomi announced at its global launch event today. The phone joins the already announced Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite 4G as the third mid-range phone in the Xiaomi 11 series.
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Design
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE keeps the design of the other 11 Lite phones. It is light and pretty slim, weighing 158 grams and measuring 6.81 millimeters in thickness. Xiaomi also states that the top and side bezels are razor-thin at just 1.8 millimeters.
Unlike the Mi 11 Lite 5G that is available in only three colors, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE comes in four. In addition to Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, and Peach Pink, Xiaomi has added Snowflake White which has a matte and frosted finish.
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Specifications
The phone shares most of its specs with the Mi 11 Lite 5G save for the processor. So you get a 6.55-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display with a 1080p resolution, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. There is a centered punch hole that houses a 20MP camera and it also has a 360º ambient light sensor.
Xiaomi has replaced the Snapdragon 780G processor with a Snapdragon 778G and it comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. For the cameras, you still get a 64MP primary rear sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 5MP telemacro camera.
Under the hood is a 4250mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Xiaomi says it will ship the phone with a 33W power brick. The phone also has NFC, stereo speakers, a Z-axis linear motor, an IR blaster, Dual SIM support, WiFi 6, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and Bluetooth 5.2. It will run MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box.
Price and Availability
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is priced at €369 for the 6+128GB version and €399 for the 8+12GB version. There is an 8GB RAM version with 256GB of storage but its price wasn’t revealed.
Samsung’s upcoming chipset, the Exynos 2200, has been doing the rounds of GeekBench for quite some time now. It also appeared on the GFXBench. We have some idea of how it performs, but now we’ve got a new scoop of information revealing the core configuration of the South Korean giant’s upcoming flagship chipset.
The leaker IceUniverse on Twitter revealed the CPU configuration of the upcoming Exynos chipset. According to the tipster, the Exynos 2200 will have three CPU clusters with a 1+3+4 configuration. The prime core will be the Cortex-X2 core clocked at 2.9 GHz with three cores clocked at 2.8GHz and four cores operating at 2.2GHz. There’s no word on the cores used in the second and third clusters, but we can expect Samsung to go with ARM’s new Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores. Moving to the graphics, the Exynos 2200 will come with the AMD GPU clocked at 1250MHz. Further, this configuration will be exclusive to the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ are expected to get different CPU and GPU configurations.
Last month, a tipster known as Tron revealed the benchmark results of Exynos 2200 with AMD mRDNA GPU. The chipset scored 170.7 fps in Manhattan, 121.4 fps and 51.5 fps in Aztec normal and high. The Samsung chip reportedly recorded a major increase over the Apple A14 Bionic chipset. These results were registered back in June with the Exynos chip running on AMD’s development beta drivers.
The Exynos 2200 chipset AMD GPU recently appeared on GeekBench, giving us a sneak peek of its capabilities. The Exynos 2200 managed to score 1073 points in single-core performance tests while it registered a multi-core score of 3389 points. The Exynos 2200’s performance was in line with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset.
Recent research suggests that iPhone 11 owners top the list of those trading in their device in order to buy the latest model from the iPhone 13 series. The analysis was performed by gathering and studying data on tens of thousands of iPhone trade-ins within the past couple of weeks.
The company behind the research called SellCell (via 9to5Mac) offers a pre-launch price lock-in that allows one to get a trade-in price that’s immune to the slashing of prices as a result of the release of a newer model. The old phone can then be sent to SellCell after customers get their new phone.
As we can see from the above chart, the iPhone 11 tops the table with 18% of the total amount of trade-ins done in the last two weeks (27th August to 10th September). The reason for this is that the iPhone 11 has now been available for two years. This means that 24-month cellphone contracts, which are quite common nowadays, are ending, thus causing the spike in iPhone 11 trade-ins.
The iPhone XR isn’t too far behind with a figure of 14%. With smartphones being upgraded every three to four years on an average presently, this doesn’t come as a surprise. After all, the XR was launched back in 2018.
What does come as a surprise though is that the iPhone 12 Pro Max is being traded in almost as much as the iPhone XR. It ranks number three in the table with a trade-in percentage of 14%. SellCell thinks this is because the iPhone 12 Pro Max has momentarily recovered some of its lost resale value. The implication of this is that iPhone 12 Pro Max owners are getting rid of their devices because of the unnaturally high resale value, which will be dipping once again post Apple iPhone 13 series launch.
In a separate study, CIRP surveyed 2,000 smartphone owners in the United States to find out what they do with their old phones. Due to higher average resale values, iPhone owners were more likely to sell or trade their devices in, whereas Android owners were more likely to keep their devices as secondary ones. iPhone users were also found to be more likely to give their old phone to a family member or friend than Android users.
Huawei will be launching a Digital Finance and Security Innovation Lab (Fin²Sec) this month. A product of a unique collaboration between Huawei’s regional Ecosystem Development business and its R&D centre in Finland, the lab aims to address the requirement for banking, finance and, payment services in Europe to go digital.
The inauguration ceremony for the lab will be held in Helsinki, Finland on September 28, and delegates will be invited to attend morning presentations. Later in the day, they will also have the opportunity to visit the Innovation Lab.
This will be done by focusing on supporting and facilitating the financial services sector through innovative technology solutions that improve customer experience. Huawei aims to make improvements to payment processes across all mediums – personal, home, and organization – in order to encourage a healthy and accessible financial life.
Huawei is working closely with Aalto University for this and has invited the involvement of pan-European banks, FinTechs, and industry associations.
This isn’t the first time Huawei is making such a move as similar projects previously launched by Huawei have sparkled quite an innovation. A well-known example of this is Huawei’s Digital Car Key feature that is based on an NFC-based app. It allows drivers to lock or unlock their car and start it using their smartphone.
Adam Rybusiewicz, Director of Financial Vertical Eco-Development and Partnerships for CEE, Nordics and Turkey at Huawei Consumer Business Group says that we will continue to struggle at making digital services and products mainstream unless we work together to strengthen the financial ecosystem. “The purpose of the Lab is to generate not just new concepts, but to share experiences and challenges, and foster successful initiatives or business models that can be emulated across the finance, banking and payments sector,” he says.
The new Huawei Innovation Lab for Digital Finance and Security in Helsinki is just another addition to the Chinese company’s existing fourteen R&D centers set up in Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. Huawei’s products and services are available in more than 170 countries and are used by a third of the world’s population.
Do you remember the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G that we reviewed earlier? This super light 5G phone is back in a new version, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
So what’s the difference between the Xiaomi (Mi) 11 Lite 5G NE and the Mi 11 Lite, and what exactly has been upgraded in the new model?
Let me take you through a quick overview of these changes.
Mi 11 Lite 5G NE looks identical to the Mi 11 Lite 5G model
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE looks almost identical to the Mi 11 Lite. The 157g body (6.8mm thin) is also almost the same weight as the Lite 5G version. I don’t think having the same design and weight is a bad thing, as I always thought the Mi 11 Lite 5G looked elegant and felt great in my hands.
So let’s turn our attention to the front of the phone. The Lite NE still has the same FHD+, 90Hz OLED screen as the older model. But it now comes with Dolby Vision support.
Do you remember the peculiarity of the screen of the Xiaomi 11 lite 5G? Well, the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE still uses RGB Delta pixels without any changes, so the shortcomings of Lite 5G are still present on the Lite NE model. If you’re a person who is very conscious of how the screen looks, you have to be aware of this particular factor.
Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G gets a new chip
Although there is no change in appearance, the chip has been changed from Snapdragon 780G to Snapdragon 778G. In the Antutu benchmark, the phone gets a score of 499299, while in Geekbench 5 it gets a single-core score of 767, and a multicore score of 2489.
Scores have actually dropped compared to the 780G. The Mi 11 Lite can run at an Extreme frame rate with PUBG HDR Graphics, while the Lite NE cannot.
When running Genshin Impact too, the gameplay is not as good as the Snapdragon 780G-powered Mi 11 Lite and has more lag. So the NE is a step-down in terms of gaming performance. And when running large games like Genshin Impact, because our Xiaomi 11 Lite NE unit has only 6GB RAM, MIUI’s control of background apps is too strict, causing most apps in the background to be killed. So if you want to play large games, it is recommended to buy a version with 8GB RAM or more.
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has the same camera as the Mi 11 Lite 5G
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE’s camera setup is also the same as the Mi 11 Lite 5G, featuring a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP telephoto macro lens. The performance of these three lenses is almost identical to what we saw on the Mi 11 Lite 5G as well.
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The performance is average, mainly because the HDR is weak and prone to localized overexposure and underexposure. The issue of jagged lines in the 2x zoom mentioned in the Mi 11 Lite 5G is still present on the NE model too. The performance at night is the same as most Budget phones, with only the main camera performing better and the ultra-wide lens requiring night mode to be turned on for a better view.
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Macro Camera
The telephoto macro lens is also an old friend of us, and as always is better than most macro lenses out there. Its autofocus and the ability to focus on objects at a very close distance allow for some very good macro shots. Overall, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE’s photography is at the average level for its price range, with no improvement over the Mi 11 Lite 5G.
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The main camera video supports up to 4K 30FPS and the ultra-wide lens supports up to 1080P 30FPS. 60 fps mode still has Image stabilization to give good video shots, but the downside is still a relatively small dynamic range.
Mi 11 Lite NE 5G has better battery life
Charger is in the box
Unlike the Mi 11 Lite 5G, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE comes with a charger and cable in the box. The charging power is still 33W, but it seems that the temperature control has become more stringent. It takes ten minutes to charge to 20%, half an hour to charge to 51%, and 71 minutes for a full charge. The battery is still 4250mAh.
Although it is remarkable that more than 4000mAh battery is stuffed inside a 157g body, it is still a little disappointing that NE wasn’t upgraded to a 4500mAh battery. Half an hour of Tiktok consumed 5%, 1080P online video consumed 4%, ten minutes of PUBG took the charge further down by 4%, while thirty minutes of Genshin Impact dropped the battery further by 7%. It seems that this less powerful chip provides a better battery life.
The difference between Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and Mi 11 Lite 5G is actually only in the chip department, everything else is basically the same. There’s really only one reason for you to choose Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE – it is the lightest 5G phone you can buy at the moment and with a battery larger than 4000mAh. This alone makes it attractive enough for people to buy it.
There’s no stopping for the Bluetti as they are frequently launching power stations with advanced features. After, AC200 and EB70, the company introduced a 6000W AC300 solar power station for home as well as commercial users. It is quite a useful accessory for users residing in developed nations. Due to the availability of a 24×7 power supply, there are hardly any power backup alternates especially for home users. It becomes quite difficult if a power outage occurs due to some technical glitch or natural disaster.
Bluetti AC300 solar power station is the best alternative to bring power to your house in case of a power emergency. Already, its predecessors and other power stations are quite popular in the United States, particularly, in California, Texas, Florida, and New York states. The new solar power station accompanies a B300 (2072Wh) LFP battery to keep providing a regular power supply. It is finally available after a couple of months wait.
Bluetti AC300 Features
Modularity – Bluetti AC300 can handle a battery capacity of up to 12288Wh with four B300 battery modules.
Portability – Bluetti AC300 can be easily transported or taken in modules as per need.
High-capacity Battery – Bluetti AC300 battery offers 3500+ life cycles which roughly translates to 10 years even if we utilise each cycle a day.
Solar Charging – The Power station can handle 2400 watts MPPT solar charging input at a time.
Parallel Charging – The power station can be charged via both the solar and AC simultaneously.
Double the PVC – Bluetti Fusion Box can double the voltage, power and capacity up to 240v, 24.576Wh and 6000W, respectively.
Wireless Control – Whole system is easily controlled via a smartphone app over WiFi or using Bluetooth connectivity.
Solar vs Gas generators
Well, before the commercialisation of solar technology, Gas generators were the only option for most of the users. Well, with the increased development of solar panels across the globe, these have become a cheaper and productive source of electricity generation. There are several advantages of Solar generators ranging from eco friendly, to low maintenance.
Solar
Gas/Propane Generator
Quiet/Low Noise Operation - 35db
Noisy Operation > 70db
Free, Clean, renewable power source
Causes deadly emissions
Hardly have any Carbon Footprint
Higher Carbon Footprint
Low Maintenance
Monthly cost fuels
Solar power stations are the future and provide cheap energy without costing your pocket and environment. With a life span of 25-30 years, the Solar Panels becomes free considering the overall profit. There are hardly any moving parts such as liquid fuel which further reduces the carbon footprint. Overall, there are minor repairs over the period of several years, if we compare it with gas generators.
Noise pollution and air pollution apart are major concerns while using Gas-powered generators. Moreover, these weigh quite a lot if we compare it with Bluetti AC300 which weighs 44 pounds and the B300 battery having a 74lbs weight.
Availability and Delivery Process
Bluetti AC300 along with a single B300 battery is available at a reduced price of $2899 which is an $800 discount over its actual price of $3699. However, the AC300 power station with dual B300 batteries costs around $3648 which is an $850 discount over the original price of $4498. However, the buyer can save $1000 if they buy one of many AC300 solar bundles. Bluetti products are available via its official website with a shipping time of around 2-5 weeks.
Apart from the Bluetti Ac300 launch, the stock for AC200 Max is now available. It is also on sale via the official website. However, the AC200 Max offers a built-in 2048Wh LFP battery pack and carries all-around capabilities. Moreover, it can be connected with B230 or B300 battery modules. However, you can get the Bluetti AC200 Max at the price of $1799.
Know more about the Bluettui products by heading to the official website.
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