Huawei aims to lead in 6G amid US & Japan’s push for next gen telecom tech

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Sep 15, 2021

Huawei Technologies is apparently seeking to lead the next generation of telecommunications technology. The company aims on becoming a pioneer in 6G networking as the US and Japan also invest heavily towards the next networking standards.

According to a NikkeiAsia report, the Chinese tech giant’s plans to develop 6G also arrives as US and Japan also push ahead with the next gen telecom tech. Furthermore, the company’s CEO and Founder, Ren Zhengfei has asked his employees to “break limits in the sky” and set global standards in the industry. The statement was made when he was speaking to a gathering of the company’s scientists, researchers, and interns last month. As per an internal company document, the senior official said that the brand will continue to develop 5G and AI (Artificial Intelligence) businesses while also moving forward in next generation technology.

Although, the biggest hurdle to its plans is likely the US, which has imposed various sanctions in the past that had essentially crippled its once notable smartphone business. The founder acknowledged the effects of these US trade restrictions but added that “Our research into 6G is preparation against a rainy day, and we aim to seize the ground of 6G patents. We must not wait until 6G becomes viable, as waiting would impose constraints on us due to a lack of patents.”

Zhengfei Ren, Huawei founder and CEO — Zhengfei Ren, founder and CEO

As of right now, Huawei already holds the largest number of standard essential patents for 5G technology. And now, China is also moving towards 6G technologies, which is one of its key research areas. Meanwhile, the US and Japan are also racing to develop 6G network to better compete against China. At the moment, 6G is still in its very early phases but promises a sizeable number of applications in the future, including opportunities in space research and earth sciences.

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vivo Y21A, vivo Wireless Sport Lite India launch details emerge

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 15, 2021

Chinese tech brand vivo is rumored to launch two new products in India. One of them will be a smartphone and the second one will be an audio accessory. They are expected to release in the country in the coming weeks.

According to 91Mobiles, vivo will be soon launching vivo Y21A smartphone and vivo Wireless Sport Lite neckband-style wireless earphones in India. The information regarding the handset comes from the publication’s unknown industry sources. Whereas, the details about the earphones are from tipster Yogesh Brar.

the upcoming vivo Y21A will be the successor of vivo Y20A. Unfortunately, the sources have not shared the specs of this phone. However, they have revealed that this device will launch in October. We can expect it to be similar to its predecessor.

On the other hand, the vivo Wireless Sport Lite earphones are already available in multiple markets. This product is said to debut in India in the coming weeks. Hence, it could launch as early as by the end of September and may retail for around ₹2,000.

vivo Wireless Sport Lite Featured A — vivo Wireless Sport Lite

This new pair of neckband-style wireless earphones from vivo for India will arrive with features like 11.2mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0, 80ms low-latency mode, quick pairing with devices running Funtouch OS, quick switch, IPX4 rating, USB Type-C charging, 129mAh battery, and 18-hour battery life and 23.9g weight.

Nintendo Switch series finally gets Bluetooth audio support via latest update

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 15, 2021

As an owner of a Nintendo Switch Lite, it came as a surprise to find out that it was impossible to connect a Bluetooth audio device to the handheld console. However, it was possible to connect compatible controllers via Bluetooth. So, it has Bluetooth but you just can’t use it for audio. While an audio jack is present on the console, it would be nice to be able to connect wireless headphones instead.

There is actually a solution – a Bluetooth dongle that connects into the headphone jack or the USB-C port which you can then pair your wireless audio devices to. Never came around to buying one, probably because I was still angry at Nintendo for its silly decision not to have added Bluetooth audio support out of the box.

If you didn’t buy one too, then you are in luck as Nintendo has released an update that activates Bluetooth audio across its Switch lineup. Yes, you can now connect your favorite Bluetooth headphones to your Switch and enjoy your favorite games without disturbing others.

The update is already rolling out to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite. However, we do not know if the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) will have the feature activated right out of the box when it becomes available for purchase on October 8 or users will have to update it too.

While it is disappointing that it took Nintendo 4 years (2 for the Lite model) before it activated a feature that should have been available out of the box, we are glad it is now available. Do you own a Switch and have you updated it to try out the feature? Do let us know in the comment box below. Here is hoping that Nintendo’s next move is to permanently discount its first-party games that are more than 2 years old. Breath of The Wild for $29.99, anyone?

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Huawei announces NEXT IMAGE Awards 2021, world’s largest smartphone photography competition

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Sean

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Sep 15, 2021

Huawei has just announced the return of the world’s largest smartphone photography competition. The NEXT IMAGE Awards for 2021 has just been announced, with the theme of this year being “Better Together.”

Starting from today (15th September 2021), Huawei users from across the globe are eligible to submit photos and videos and have a chance in winning one of 70 amazing prizes. The prizes include the recently launched Huawei P50 and cash prices up to $10,000. The Chinese tech giant will be accepting submissions till 30th of November 2021. For those unaware, the NEXT IMAGE Awards began back in 2017 and have been the world’s largest smartphone photography competition. To enter, one can visit this link to submit their images directly on the homepage.

Since its inception about four years ago, the brand has seen over 2 million entries due to the easy entry system and attractive prizes, which encourage even amateur smartphone photographers from all over the world to take part in the competition. The 2021 Awards would mark the fifth iteration, with judges being a team of photography experts from a diverse range of backgrounds and countries around the world. This includes notable names like Canadian extreme sports photographer Reuben Krabbe, renowned art critic Karen Smith from the UK, and French radio and TV producer Olivier Chiabodo.

Notably, the competition does not have a single overall winner, rather, the company encourages entries in multiple formats that aim on covering diverse settings. This includes Portrait, Monochrome, Color, Snapshot, Night, Telephoto, Super Wide Angle, Super Macro, Story Creator, and Storyteller as well. Meanwhile, the prizes include $10,000 for three winners of the ‘Photographer of the Year’ award, $1,000 for 27 Category winners, 30 Winners can receive the Huawei Watch 3, while Student Focus Awards will have 10 winners receive a brand new Huawei P50 along with $1,000 in NEXT IMAGE Creation Fund.

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Gionee M61 tablet with Spreadtrum SoC pops up on Google Play Console, its first tablet in years

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 15, 2021

A Google Play Console listing has revealed that Shenzhen-based Gionee is currently gearing up to launch a new Android tablet named Gionee M61 pretty soon. It has entry-level specifications and will hence likely carry a cheap price tag. The listing also contains a render of the tablet.

Key specifications include a Spreadtrum T610 processor that will feature two ARM Cortex-A77 cores and six ARM Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1800Mhz. The processor is based on the 12nm architecture and will be paired with a Mali-G52 GPU clocked at 614Mhz. There appears to be only a single 4GB RAM variant, which is decent enough even by today’s standards.

The display has a Full-HD+ resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels and a screen density of 320 DPI. While a screen size wasn’t specified, it is estimated to be around 7 to 8-inches, judging from its resolution to DPI ratio. Further, the Google Play Console listing specifies that the Gionee M61 tablet runs on the Android 11 operating system, which still happens to be the latest Android version at the moment, considering that Android 12 is still under development.

In terms of design, the tablet does look kind of dated on the front thanks to chunky bezels at the top and bottom. But there are no intrusive punch holes or notches of any kind because the front camera has been housed within the top bezel itself. No details about the camera configuration are available currently. The volume controls are located at the right of the tab while the power button has been positioned at the top.

Intricacies such as the battery capacity, fast charging support, storage, and variants are also not present on the listing, meaning that we may have to wait a while to see those. Further, it is unknown where and when the Gionee M61 tablet will be released.

For those unaware, Gionee used to be quite a popular Chinese smartphone brand that was also one of the first to invest in India. But it failed to compete with other innovative OEMs like Xiaomi and Huawei, thus losing its foothold in the few countries they were popular in. However, with products like the Gionee M61, which also happens to be the company’s first tablet offering in years, they sure are trying to make a comeback. The company is also working on a Redmi Note 10-like phone.

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Xiaomi to launch new Redmi Smart TVs in India on September 22

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Sean

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Sep 15, 2021

Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of its latest lineup of smart TVs from its sub brand Redmi in India. The latter has launched smart TVs in the region back in the past, and now, it seeks diversify its offerings with the announcement set for September 22.

The Chinese tech giant has just shared the news and even put up a new page on its official website in India. In this page, a countdown to September 22 can be seen along with the title Redmi Smart TV series, which is an ‘All Round Smart Entertainment’ system. Notably, the online announcement states that the launch will begin at noon 12 pm and even revealed the sizes of the upcoming TVs. Redmi will launch the Smart TV series in a 32 inch and 43 inch form factor.

Back in May, we had reported on the company’s Redmi Smart TV being spotted on the Google Play Console listing, which revealed certain details regarding the new product. This included its codename ‘Tarzen’ and its model number MiTV-MOOQ3. As per this listing, the Smart TV series will offer Full HD resolution and will be powered by a MediaTek T31 chipset with 2GB of RAM. It will also run on the Android 10 operating system, which is the latest for TVs.

Redmi Smart TV X55 India — Redmi Smart TV X55

Since Redmi is known to be Xiaomi’s budget subsidiary, these specs and sizes indicate that it might be launched at a competitive price point. This is further backed by the Redmi Smart TV X series, which was launched in three different sizes namely, 50 inch, 55 inch, and 65 inch that started from 32,999 INR (roughly 455 US Dollars). In other words, the new lineup might be more affordable than the X lineup. Keep in mind that this is still speculation at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned as we will be covering the launch event later this month.

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ColorOS 12 Early Access program goes live for OPPO Find X3 Pro, OnePlus 9/9 Pro

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 15, 2021

OPPO will be unveiling ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 tomorrow (September 16). Ahead of that, the company has announced an ‘Early Access’ program for three smartphones. In fact, the firm has already started recruiting testers.

According to the official Weibo account of ColorOS, OPPO and OnePlus have opened registrations for ColorOS 12 Early Access initiative in China. Anyone with an OPPO Find X3 Pro, a OnePlus 9, or a OnePlus 9 Pro can enroll in the program.

In order to participate, the Find X3 Pro should be on firmware version A.27, while the OnePlus 9 series requires firmware version A.10. Registrations have started at 11 AM (local time) today and will close by 12 AM tonight.

You can find detailed instructions on how to apply from dedicated announcement posts by OPPO and OnePlus respectively. Applicants who get selected will start receiving the ColorOS 12 Early Access builds from tomorrow in batches.

ColorOS 12 is rumored to be the best-ever version of OPPO’s mobile operating system to date. The Android 12-based software is codenamed ‘Da Vinci’ and it is said to be inspired by MIUI, Flyme, and HydrogenOS. One of its key features will be Cross Screen Interconnection.

Having said that, as we are only a few hours away from the announcement, we don’t have to wait much longer to learn everything about ColorOS 12.

Xiaomi India open 100+ new exclusive stores in India to boost its retail strength

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Sean

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Sep 15, 2021

Xiaomi has just announced earlier today (15th September 2021) that it has opened 100+ new exclusive physical stores in India. The move from the company arrives as it seeks to bolster its ‘retail footprint’ in the region.

The Chinese tech giant shared the news today, stating that it has added new stores across tier 5 and tier 6 markets. Though this, the company has official opened stores ranging from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south of India. Furthermore, the new stores have sought to boost its presence in rural regions in the country. The brand’s new 100+ stores target the tier 5 and tier 6 cities, which have a popular count fewer than 50,000 people.

💯 new exclusive #MiStore! 🎉

We have further strengthened our #Offline #Retail footprint with 100+ new exclusive stores. 💪

Part of #GrowWithMi initiative:
* Most retail partners are entrepreneurs
* Plan to open 3000 new stores
* Investment of ₹100 Cr.

I ❤️ #Xiaomi #India https://t.co/UXFXgn6QQt

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) September 15, 2021

Muralikrishnan B, Chief Operating Officer, Xiaomi India, stated that “We started our Grow with Mi initiative 6 months back and are overwhelmed with the responses and support that we have received from our retail partners across the country. This has encouraged us to further strengthen our network with 100+ new stores. Our aim with the initiative is to increase the availability of Xiaomi and Redmi products in Tier 5 and Tier 6 cities and provide a best-in-class experience in regions that have limited access. We are confident that our retail stores will take the budding entrepreneurs a step closer towards their dream and further generate employment in each pocket of the country.”

For those unaware, the company opened its first flagship retail store in India back in 2018 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Since then, it has managed to reach a notable milestone by opening over 3,000+ offline stores in the country. Additionally, Xiaomi had also committed to open 6,000 stores within the next 2 years with a planned investment of 100 Crore INR (roughly 13.6 million US Dollars).

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Apple discontinues iPhone XR & iPhone 12 Pro following iPhone 13 launch

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Sean

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Sep 15, 2021

With the launch of the new iPhone 13 series, Apple has discontinued certain older models of its previously launched iPhone lineup. Now, the company has dropped the iPhone XR and the iPhone 12 Pro.

As per a MacRumors report, the launch of the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max has led to the Cupertino based giant refining its iPhone offerings. As of right now, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have been delisted from the company’s official online store. Although, the models are available in the form of refurbished units. For those unaware, the discontinuation is the norm for the brand, especially for the Pro variants that are discontinued as the latest series is announced.

Apart from models in the iPhone 12 series, the iPhone XR that was launched three years ago, back in 2018, has also finally been delisted as well. While these aforemention models are no longer available, the based iPhone 12, iPhone 11, and iPhone SE are still available in the form of lower cost options. All of these devices have also seen a drop in price. Looking at the prices, the iPhone SE costs 399 US Dollars, while the iPhone 11 costs 499 US Dollars. Similarly, the iPhone 12 mini now costs 599 US Dollars and the iPhone 12 is priced at 699 US Dollars, which is the same as the iPhone 13 mini.

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HTC Wildfire E Ultra key specifications, render revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 15, 2021

Even though HTC has withdrawn from most of its markets across, it has been gradually launching Wildfire branded smartphones in some markets like Taiwan, Europe, South Africa, and India. Earlier this year, the company announced budget phones such as Wildfire E3 and Wildfire E Lite. Fresh information reveals that the company’s next phone could be called Wildfire E Ultra.

Today, the upcoming Wildfire E Ultra was spotted in the database of the Google Play Console (via. MySmartPrice). As usual, the listing has revealed a front render and some of the specifications of the smartphone The image reveals its screen is surrounded by thick bezels. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key.

The Play Console listing reveals that the HTC Wildfire E Ultra’s screen will support a low resolution of 480 x 960 pixels and a screen density of 240dpi. It is powered by the modest Unisoc SC9863A chipset and 2 GB of RAM. Fortunately, the device runs on Android 11 OS.

The rear design of the HTC Wildfire E Ultra remains a mystery. Also, there is no information on its camera configuration and battery capacity. Since it has been spotted at the Play Console, it seems that it may not take too long for the smartphone to go official.

The Wildfire E Ultra could be heading to Europe since it was spotted at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) last month. Speaking of EEC, two other HTC phones such as HTC E Lite and HTC E Star were also spotted along with the Wildfire phone. While the E Lite has already debuted as the Wildfire E Lite earlier this year, there is no word on the specs and launch timeframe of the HTC E Star.

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Amazon India takes down Galaxy M52 5G launch date info

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 15, 2021

The Galaxy M52 5G is in the news for the past few days. Going by its features, it could be one of the best budget Samsung smartphones this year. Yesterday, Amazon put up a promo page for this handset. Earlier today, the eCommerce giant even revealed the launch date for this phone, however, the information was soon taken down.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Renders Leak 03 — Samsung Galaxy M52 5G | Source: @_snoopytech_

A few hours back, Amazon disclosed that the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G will be launching in India on September 19. But now, we no longer see this information on the device’s promo page.

That’s because September 19 is Sunday, and companies don’t unveil their new product on weekends. Hence, we believe that the device might go official a day later on September 20 (Monday).

Anyway, it’s just a guess from our end. Therefore, the actual launch date for Galaxy M52 5G in India could be something else.

Talking about features, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M series smartphone is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, 6GB/8GB RAM, and 128GB storage.

It is said to come with a 64MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (depth) triple camera setup on the rear, 32MP front-facing camera, One UI 3.1.1 based on Android 11, Knox 3.7 security, Quick Switch, Content Suggestions, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and 11 5G bands.

Last but not least, the Galaxy M52 5G will reportedly measure 164 x 76 x 7 mm in dimensions and weigh 175g.

Google Pixel 6 / 6 Pro roundup: Specs, Price, Colors & More – What to Expect!

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Sep 15, 2021

Google Pixel smartphones have always been one of the most leaked offerings in the entire industry prior to a launch, and the Pixel 6 series is definitely no exception. We have even got a promo video now. The series consists of two models, namely the Google Pixel 6 and the Google Pixel 6 Pro. With leaks and rumors all over the internet, the need for summarization has become more important than ever, and we have done just that below.

Design & Display

The design is obviously the most interesting part of the lineup, and Google has not disappointed this year. Gone are the extremely basic designs that had become a characteristic of Pixel phones, because this time around, the Pixel 6 series has got a complete overhaul.

There is now a horizontal camera module at the rear that spans across the entire width of the phone and divides it into two sections, both with different colors. The shapes have gotten boxier too, with both the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro now being almost rectangular. The phones still retain the accented power button for added character.

Upfront, there is a massive 6.71-inch display on the Pixel 6 Pro, while the Pixel 6 has gone for a more compact 6.4-inches. The bottom bezels are thicker than last year’s Pixel 5 but this ‘downgrade’ has been compensated by a higher pixel density 120Hz display with a resolution of 1440×3120, at least on the Pixel 6 Pro. The Pixel 6 should still retain last year’s display specs – 90Hz refresh rate, 1080×2340 resolution, and support for HDR10+.

Cameras on the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

The Google Pixels are renowned for their camera feat and are known to capture some of the most detailed shots around, but by using simplistic camera hardware. Lately though, the Pixels have been overtaken by the competition thanks to the usage of outdated camera hardware.

The Pixel 6 series is all set to change this, and both the models will be making use of a 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor for the primary camera. This is complemented with 12MP Sony IMX386 ultrawide and Sony IMX586 4x telephoto cameras. Finally, the front-facing camera will also see an upgrade to a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor from the 8MP shooters in past Pixels.

Other Specifications

The most talked-about component of the Pixel 6 series has been its processor, thanks to the hype by Google about the use of an in-house high-end and AI-supported chipset called Tensor. Although, there is now a strong indication about the Tensor SoC being nothing more than a glorified Exynos 9855 (2100) chip. However, it appears to have been developed jointly by Samsung and Google, so we should be seeing some device-specific optimizations.

Google will also likely be shipping the Pixel 6 series with an in-display fingerprint scanner for the first time ever, thanks to a little slip by none other than the Google Android Head himself.

The smartphones will also pack the Samsung’s Exynos 5123 5G modem and will likely feature ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. Apart from this, they will support 33W wired fast-charging and 23W wireless charging. Sure it isn’t anything crazy but is still a massive upgrade over the 18W speeds employed by previous Pixels.

Software & Release Date

The Google Pixels will be booting into Android 12 out of the box. The OS is as stock as it can possibly get. After all, it’s Google! The upcoming Android version will be bringing along the biggest Android upgrade in years, thanks to the new Material You design language. Yet another first-timer with the Pixel 6 series is that they may receive software support for at least 5 years.

Evidence points towards Android 12 stable making its debut on October 4. From this, it is safe to assume that the Google Pixel 6 series will be launched on or not long after the said date. However, a recent leak sets the date to a more specific October 28. Pre-orders may start from October 19 and Google might start shipping on the launch day itself. The phones will also not be released in India.

Storage & Color Variants

The Pixel 6 color options include all-black, a mixture of sage green and lime green, and pale orange. The top section of the phone will have a slightly darker tone. As for the Pixel 6 Pro, it will be coming in all-black, a sandy color, and silver. Of course, Google will probably be giving their usual funky names to all of the options.

Rumored storage options for the Pixel 6 are 128GB and 256GB paired with 8GB RAM, while Pixel 6 Pro will be getting 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB paired with 12GB RAM.

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Apple iPhone 13 series Pre-Bookings cross 1 million mark in China

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Sean

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Sep 15, 2021

Apple has just launched its highly anticipated iPhone 13 series. The latest generation of iPhones are already available for pre-bookings in various markets across the globe, with bookings in China alone already crossing a whopping 1 million mark in just a day.

As of right now, the iPhone 13 series which includes the base models and the Pro variants are currently listed on JD.com (a popular Chinese e-retailer) for bookings. Earlier today (15th September 2021), the number of orders from customers had already crossed 500,000 units for certain models, and just a couple of hours later, this figure has more than doubled and is likely to grow even more since not even a day has passed since the listing went live on the website.

Interestingly, looking at the listing, we observed that each individual model of the 2021 iPhone has crossed the 1 million units. In other words, the total number of pre-bookings for the series could be higher than 4 million for the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max combined. This is an impressive figure but we have no way to confirm if it is completely accurate as of right now. But, the new iPhone 13 from the Cupertino based giant has already garnered a lot of interest in China. Furthermore, JD.com’s Apple store will also list the new 2021 iPads as well. This includes the 10.2 inch iPad and the 8.3 inch iPad mini model as well.

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Realme GT Neo2’s two CPU variants, configurations, color variants emerge in fresh leaks

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 15, 2021

Realme will be unveiling the Realme GT Neo2 on Sept. 22 in China. Earlier today, the company confirmed that the Neo2 will come equipped with the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform and a 5,000mAh battery. Tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that there will be another CPU variant of the smartphone. In addition, a fresh report by 91mobiles in collaboration with tipster Mukul Sharma has shared the configurations and color variants of the Neo2.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Realme GT Neo2 with Snapdragon 870 will be priced around 2,500 Yuan (~$388) in China. This model will be focused on offering a better gaming experience with long battery life.

The leaker further revealed that there will be a Dimensity 1200-AI chipset variant of the Neo2. It will continue with the “Neo generation position” like the predecessor model. It will be thin and lightweight daily driver device, which will be priced around 2,000 Yuan (~$311).

91mobiles claims that the Realme GT Neo2 will be arriving in variants like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will come in Neo Blue and Neo Green colors. The Neo branding for the color variants suggests that this leak could be applicable for the Dimensity 1200-AI chip variant of the Neo2.

A leaked poster (shown above) that appeared last month revealed a gaming variant called the Realme GT Neo Gaming. It revealed that the device features Snapdragon 870, 64-megapixel triple cameras, and a gaming-focused design. It further revealed that its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants will be priced at $499 and $599, respectively. The authenticity of the above poster could not be confirmed.

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Download iPhone 13/13 Pro wallpapers in HD+ resolution

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 15, 2021

The Cupertino giant has finally unveiled the iPhone 13 /13 Pro with some outstanding performance improvements with respect to the predecessor. It may take a few weeks before the smartphone may surface globally, but until then you can download iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro wallpapers.

Must See: iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini bring smaller notches, diagonal cameras, and big upgrades in performance

Along with upgraded hardware, the company shipped the smartphone all new fancy wallpapers which may look perfect on your smartphone. These new iPhone 13 wallpapers are filled with colours to showcase the dynamic range, high brightness and wide colour space on the iPhone 13/13 Pro. Below we have separated wallpapers of both smartphones for easy recognition

Note: Below images are just for representational and previewing purposes. You can download the HD+ resolution wallpapers zip from the link below.

iPhone 13 Wallpapers Preview

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Apple has stuck to abstract design to bring forth the exciting features of the iPhone 13 features. We recommend downloading the high-resolution wallpapers from the zip below.

iPhone 13 Pro Wallpapers Preview

iPhone 13 Pro Wallpapers

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Download iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Wallpapers

The Wallpapers looks will pop on the OLED display devices including iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max and other OEM’s smartphones. However, make sure to download from them from uncompressed zip here.

iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro specifications

iPhone 13 comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina Display protected with a Ceramic Shield. However, the iPhone 13 Mini come with a 5.4-inch Super Retina Display. Both the smartphones are available in 12GB and 512GB internal storage variants.

iPhone 13 offers 2.5 hours of more battery standby and supports 20W fast charging, 15W MagSafe wireless charging and 7.5W Qi wireless charging. Meanwhile, the iPhone 13 Mini comes with 1.5 hours of additional battery life with similar fast charging features. Know more details about the iPhone 13 availability here.

iPhone 13 Pro houses a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, while, the iPhone 13 Pro Max comes with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display. Both the smartphone models offer a 10Hz – 120Hz refresh rate via a 120Hz ProMotion display.

There are massive changes in the cameras of both smartphone phones. The smartphone carries a 12MP f/1.8 ultrawide angle lens which can also shot macro photos. Another 12MP f2.8 telephoto lens is on board with 3x optical zoom and 15x digital zoom. Another 12MP f1.5 primary sensor is intact on the smartphone with 2.2x better light using LiDAR scanner in the low-light environment.

iPhone 13 Pro comes with 2.5 hours of extra battery life than the predecessor and the Pro Max offers 1.5 hours more than the Pro model. However, both smartphones use 20W fast wired charging and 15W MagSafe wireless charging. These are available in 128GB, 256G, 512Gb and 1TB storage variants.

All the iPhone 13 models come with A15 Bionic SoC which is built on a 5nm process and carries a six-core PCU architecture. It is 50% faster than the competition while GPUY is 30% improved than the predecessor. Know more about the iPhone 13 Pro models here.

You can download the iPhone 13. iPhone 13 Pro wallpapers from the link here.

Related: Apple iPhone 13 series smartphones come with dual eSIM support

Realme Band 2 launched with 12 day battery life, heart & blood oxygen tracking

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Sean

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Sep 15, 2021

The Realme Band 2 has just been launched. It is the latest smart wearable product from the company and arrives with various features related to health monitoring along with new stylish wrist straps.

The Realme Band 2 sports a 1.4 inch TFT LCD colored display that has a rectangular shape that has a maximum brightness of 500 nits. This screen is larger than the 0.96 inch on the previous model. The new smart band from the Chinese smartphone maker also features a number of health and fitness based features like an SpO2 blood oxygen sensor, a sleep monitoring sensor, and the usual heart rate sensor as well. Notably, the heart rate and blood oxygen sensor is from Goodix, which has also supplied these sensors for the company’s Watch series. Goodix is also the supplier for the Band 2’s Low Energy Bluetooth SoC.

Furthermore, the Band 2 supports up to 90 workout modes like walking, running, cycling, swimming, and many more. Under the hood, a 204mAh battery powers the band, which the company claims can offer up to 12 days of battery life over the 10 days on the original Band. The new smart band is also water resistant up to 50 meters and comes with 50 watch faces as well. As of right now, the new wearable has launched in Malaysia for a price of 139 Malaysian Ringgit (roughly 34 US Dollars).

Interestingly, while the brand has yet to announce the availability details for the Indian market, a recent leak has revealed some information regarding its launch. According to tipster Yogesh Brar (Via 91Mobiles), the new fitness tracker will be available in the region sometime in the month of October 2021. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

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DIZO Watch 2, Watch Pro launched in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 15, 2021

Last month, DIZO announced the DIZO Watch as its first smartwatch. it was made official in India with a price tag of Rs 3,499 (~$47). Today, the company announced its enhanced version called the DIZO Watch Pro. It also unveiled the DIZO Watch 2 alongside it. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the DIZO Watch 2 and DIZO Watch Pro.

DIZO Watch 2, Watch Pro specifications and features

The DIZO Watch 2 has a 1.69-inch TFT LCD touchscreen that offers 600nits brightness, which can be customized with 100+ watch faces. It has a metallic body with 5ATM water resistance.

The Watch 2 houses a 260mAh battery. The company claims that once charged, the Watch 2 can last for around 10 days. It is equipped with fitness tracking features such as a heart rate tracker, SpO2 monitor, sleep monitor, and 15 sports modes. The smartwatch supports other functions such as music control, camera control, accept/reject calls, and smart notification.

The DIZO Watch Pro has a bigger 1.75-inch TFT LCD touchscreen, 320 x 385 pixels resolution, and 600nits brightness. It can be personalized using 100+ watch faces. The smartwatch has a 390mAh battery that offers up to 14 days of battery life.

It comes with support for 90 sports modes and GPS+GLONASS connectivity for precise location tracking. It also offers IP68 water resistance. It can be used for heart rate tracking, SpO2 monitoring, and sleep tracking, viewing notifications, music control, camera control, accept/reject calls, and more.

DIZO Watch 2, Watch Pro price in India

The DIZO Watch 2 is priced at Rs 1,999 (~$27) and it can be purchased in hues like Classic Black, Golden Pink, Ivory White, and Silver Grey. On the other side, the DIZO Watch Pro carries a price tag of Rs 4,499 (~$61) and it comes in colors like Black and Space Blue. The two new smartwatches from DIZO are scheduled to go on sale on Sept. 22 on Flipkart.

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Apple M1X MacBook Pro to reportedly go on sale in the coming weeks

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Jeet

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Sep 15, 2021

Apple recently announced its latest devices in the market, which includes the iPhone 13 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 7, a new 9th generation iPad, and an updated iPad Mini. Now, it seems that the tech giant is gearing up to launch new Mac devices.

The company has been rumored to be working on a newer version of Apple Silicon which is likely to be called the Apple M1X chipset. Now, a new report coming from Bloomberg’s Power On claims that Apple could launch a new MacBook Pro powered by the M1X chipset along with the new AirPods Pro in the “next several weeks.”

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 Render | Image Credit: Renders By Ian

It’s believed that Apple will be hosting a new virtual event in the month of October to launch the new MacBook Pro devices. A previous supply chain report had also indicated that the tech giant is planning to ramp up M1X MacBook Pro production by October.

There are a few other new Mac devices planned by Apple. Previously it was reported that soon after the MacBook Pro launch, the Cupertino-based giant could launch a new high-end Mac Mini, followed by a new iMac and Mac Pro next year.

The upcoming Apple MacBook Pro models are expected to come with an all-new design and two display options — 14-inch and 16-inch, featuring a Mini-LED screen. They are expected to feature a flat-edged design, a MagSafe charging port, and a few more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader.

As for the M1X chipset, it could come packed with a 10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, along with 16 or 32-core GPU options and support for up to 64GB RAM. As per the reports, Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of the new Mini-LED panels while Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices.

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Apple iPhone 13 series — Pricing and Availability details in India

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Jeet

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Sep 15, 2021

Apple announced the latest iPhone 13 series smartphones which include the iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max, and will be available for purchase towards the end of this month. The devices will be up for pre-order from 17th September and the shipments will be from 24th September.

Earlier, the India launch of the latest iPhone models used to be a couple of weeks after the US launch but that isn’t the case anymore. In India also, the latest iPhone models will be up for pre-order from this Friday and the actual sale will begin on September 24.

Coming to the pricing, the cheapest in the lineup is the Apple iPhone 13 Mini which has a starting price of ₹69,900 (~$949) and the top-end variant in the series, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, goes up to ₹1,79,900 (~$2,441).

Here’s the list of pricing details for all the iPhone 13 models in the Indian market.

Apple iPhone 13

128GB Storage: ₹69,900
256GB Storage: ₹79,900
512GB Storage: ₹99,900

Apple iPhone 13

128GB Storage: ₹79,900
256GB Storage: ₹89,900
512GB Storage: ₹1,09,900

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

128GB Storage: ₹1,19,900
256GB Storage: ₹1,29,900
512GB Storage: ₹1,49,900
1TB Storage: ₹1,69,900

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

128GB Storage: ₹1,29,900
256GB Storage: ₹1,39,900
512GB Storage: ₹1,59,900
1TB Storage: ₹1,79,900

The Apple iPhone 13 and 13 Mini comes in five color options — Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and (Product) Red. On the other hand, the 13 Pro and Pro Max models come in four colors — Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue.

All the latest iPhone 13 models come powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset which packs a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine. The devices are IP68 rated for water resistance up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes. The devices also come with an upgraded display, camera, connectivity, and more.

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Honor MagicBook 14, MagicBook 15 are on pre-orders in Russia with free gifts

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 15, 2021

Back in July, Honor unveiled its MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 laptops with Ryzen’s 5000 series processors. Now, a few months later, the company has launched the laptops in Russia. The laptops come with a thin and light chassis and have a starting price of RUB 59,990(~$823).

The MagicBook 14 and 15 come with 14-inch and 15-inch IPS LCD panels with a Full-HD resolution. The screen has 300 nits of brightness and comes with DC dimming and a 100% sRGB color gamut. The display is certified for emitting low blue light and has a Flicker-free certification.

Inside, the duo is powered by the same AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processors with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of PCIe NVMe SSD. The laptops come with aluminum built and pack 56WHr batteries. Both laptops get a 65W fast charging support which is claimed to charge the laptops from 0% to 65% in just 1 hour.

The laptops boot on Windows 10 Home but, are upgradeable to Windows 11. The MagicBook 14 measures 15.9mm in thickness, whereas, the MagicBook 15 has a thickness of 16.9mm. The former weighs 1.38 Kgs and the latter weighs 1.54 Kgs.

The MagicBook 14 and 15 are currently on pre-orders in Russia. The 14 is priced at RUB 59,990(~$822), whereas, the MagicBook 15 costs RUB 69,990(~$960). Interestingly, those who pre-order the laptops will get a free pair of Honor Earbuds 2 Lite and Honor MagicWatch 2.

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