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Nubia launches Red Magic Watch Vitality Edition along with series of new accessories

Nubia has just held a new launch conference in which it announced its Red Magic 6S Pro smartphone. However, the company also unveiled a series of new accessories and peripheral products as well along with its new Red Magic Watch Vitality Edition.

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Earlier this year, the Chinese smartphone maker had released its first smartwatch alongside the launch of the Red Magic 6 series. Now, the brand has launched a new variant of its wearable product. It is the Red Magic Watch Vitality Edition, which will be smaller and more affordable than the Red Magic Watch. Similar to the previously launched variant, it also features a round display with a metallic case and two buttons. Furthermore, its arrives in two color variants, namely black and silver.

It sports a smaller 1.19 inch screen compared to the 1.39 inch screen of the Red Magic Watch. Although, it still offers an AMOLED panel with AOD (Always On Display) support. The new version is also lighter, weighing 23 grams over the 30 grams of the Red Magic Watch. Like most modern smartwatches, it arrives with support for multiple sports modes along with sensors to monitor health metrics as well.

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Apart from the new smartphone and smartwatch, the brand also launched a number of accessories and peripheral products. This includes its new Red Magic themed T Shirts, Figurines, and Face Masks, as well as electronic peripherals like a new magnetic power bank that is themed after Minions and another Red Magic branded power bank that has a massive 10,000mAh capacity. Meanwhile, it has also released a new 65W four port GaN3 gallium nitride charger along with a 20W and 30W chargers and a new Red Magic G1 Controller. While the pricing for these products is currently unavailable, stay tuned as we will provide an update for their price tags and availability.

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Upcoming Realme RMX3381 spotted with Dimensity 810, 8GB RAM

Realme will be announcing the Realme 8s 5G smartphone in India on Sept. 9. It will be debuting as the world’s first Dimensity 810 powered handset. It appears soon after its announcement, the company may unveil another Dimensity 810 phone in China. It has been found that the Realme phone with RMX3381 model number, which was certified by the TENAA authority last month, will become equipped with the said chipset.

The Realme RMX3381 smartphone has been spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site (via. Nashville Chatter Class). The listing reveals that the device is powered by the MediaTek MT6833V/PNZA chip, which includes six CPU cores working at 2.00GHz and the remaining two cores clocking at 2.4GHz.

Realme RMX3381 Geekbench

It appears that the RMX3381 is powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset. The listing further reveals that it has 8 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 609 and 1803 points, respectively.

Recent reports have revealed that the RMX3381 will feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

Realme RMX3381
Realme RMX3381

The RMX3381 offers up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. It offers other features such as a 5,000mAh battery, fast charging support, Android 11 OS, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

It is speculated that the Realme RMX3381 may debut as a V-series smartphone. The specification of the RMX3381 is similar to the Realme 8s 5G. It appears that the only major difference between RMX3381 and Realme 8s 5G will be in the camera department. Reports have revealed that the 8s will be equipped with a 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

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OPPO officially teases ColorOS 12 based on Android 12

Google is expected to release Android 12 stable this month. Certain partner OEMs are also anticipated to drop new versions of their mobile software based on the latest version of Android following that. One such company is OPPO and it has officially started teasing its next major release called ColorOS 12.

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The official ColorOS Weibo account of ColorOS shared a teaser image for ColorOS 12 earlier today. The picture shows the ColorOS Clock icon showing 12 o’clock. The post reads that the company will share more information in detail tomorrow (September 7).

We believe OPPO will be announcing the date for ColorOS 12 launch event tomorrow, which was recently leaked – September 13. For those who don’t know, OPPO held a dedicated event for ColorOS 11 last year after Android 11 hit the stable channel.

Hence, the same could happen this year. This means Android 12 Stable could get announced as early as today or some other day before the OPPO event.

As of now, we only know a few tidbits regarding ColorOS 12 based on Android 12. The new OPPO software is said to come with a new feature called ‘Cross Screen Interconnection’, which is nothing but a clone of HUAWEI Multi Screen Collaboration. The company is also tipped to implement features and design languages from various other Chinese Android skins like MIUI, Flyme, Smartisan OS, and HydrogenOS.

ColorOS 12 will not only be found on OPPO smartphones but also on OnePlus and realme. That’s because OnePlus phones sold in China run ColorOs for OnePlus, whereas in international markets, the same software with some tweaks is called OxygenOS. Lastly, it is a known fact that realme UI is nothing but ColorOS with certain changes.

 

 

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Redmi is working on a phone with Snapdragon 870 and 120Hz display: Tipster

A known tipster has just revealed that Redmi is working on a smartphone, although, this upcoming device will apparently still feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and offer 120Hz refresh rate as well.

According to a Weibo post, a Chinese microblogging website, from @数码闲聊站, the brand is working on a new handset that features the Snapdragon 870 processor. Furthermore, the tipster added that this model will sport a 6.7 inch OELD display with a FHD+ (2400x1080px) resolution along with a 50 megapixel primary camera on the rear. While it is unclear which series the new phone will fall under, it is speculated that it might a new variant of the K40 lineup and could be called the K40S or might even be a part of the upcoming K50 series.

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The leak also revealed the model number of this smartphone, which is SM8250. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this device is currently unknown and we have no way of confirming if this Redmi smartphone is even in the works. The tipster believes that this model will be available in the market sometime next year, but take this report with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Bluetooth SIG certified, likely to launch this month

Samsung is reportedly working on a new M-series phone called the Galaxy M52 5G. Fresh information reveals that the smartphone has received certification from the Bluetooth SIG authority. The Bluetooth certification is a good hint that the M52 5G may break cover this month.

As can be seen in the screenshot, Samsung phones with model numbers SM-M526BR_DS and SM-M526B_DS have been certified as the Galaxy M52 5G by the Bluetooth SIG authority. The listings confirm that these devices will carry support for Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. This smartphone has been previously seen at other certification sites such as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and China’s 3C authority.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Bluetooth SIG listing

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G specifications (Rumored)

Past leaks have revealed that the Galaxy M52 5G will be equipped with a 6.7-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ display and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G chip. It will ship with 6GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

It will feature a front camera of 32-megapixel. Its rear-facing triple camera unit will include a 64-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It may house a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for 25W fast charging.

The handset will offer other features such as Gorilla Glass 5 protection, One UI 3.1 based Android 11 OS, Knox 3.7 security, and support for 11 5G bands. The handset measures 164 x 76 x 7mm and weighs 175 grams. It may come in colors like black, white, and blue. At present, there is no information available on its pricing.

Rumors have it that the company is also working on the Galaxy F42 5G for phone for India. It is speculated to arrive as a rebranded version of the existing A22 5G handset.

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Doogee X93 smartphone and CS2 smartwatch sale debuts on AliExpress with introductory discounts

Doogee X93 budget-friendly smartphone is finally on sale via AliExpres at the introductory price of $53.79. The smartphone offers some decent specifications at such a competitive price. Doogee CS2 sales also commenced at the discounted price of $18.79. Both the gadgets are available via the Aliexpress and Doogee official store.

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Doogee X93 smartphone comes with a 6.1-inch HD waterdrop display encasing a selfie camera. It further houses a triple rear camera module consisting of an 8MP AI primary sensor, and a 2 MP portrait camera. There’s a 4350 mAh battery that can offer a couple of days battery standby.

Furthermore, the Doogee X93 smartphone comes with a MediaTek MT6580 quad-core chipset coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. It supports expandable storage up to 256GB via a MicroSD card via 3-tray SIM support.

However, the price will increase to $68.89 after the sale of the first 100 units. It is available in Navy Blue, Mint Green, and Achor Gray colours.

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Doogee CS2 Smartwatch

Doogee CS2 smartwatch comes with a 300 mAh battery which offers 15 days of standby upon a single full charge. The smartphone comes with support for 24 sports modes including cycling, table tennis, badminton, skipping, football, walking etc. Furthermore, it houses a heart rate monitor, accurate step counting, a breathing guide and music control, etc.

The smartwatch supports Bluetooth 5.0 and is fully compatible with Android and iOS.

The smartwatch is retailing for the effective price of $18.79 via AliExpress. However, the price is exclusive only for the first 100 buyers, and later it will increase to $24.79. Grab both the device –  via AliExpress at a splendid price of $53.79 and $18.79.

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Next-gen AMD Rembrandt (Ryzen 6000) APUs may already be in Mass Production, suggests rumor

From what we could gain from the reports over the last few years, it was expected that AMD Rembrandt would arrive sometime in early 2022. But if recent claims are anything to go by, we may see a launch sooner than expected. According to a renowned leaker, AMD Rembrandt (Ryzen 6000) APUs have already hit mass production and may arrive in the first half of 2022.

Rembrandt is AMD’s next-gen APU that is based on the enhanced Zen3+ architecture and integrates RDNA 2 GPUs. Utilizing both LPDDR5 and DDR5 capabilities, these APUs will be fabricated on TSMC’s 6nm process nodes. With a maximum of 8/16 cores/threads, these APUs are expected to join the Ryzen 6000 series.

Followed this, would be the Zen3+ AMD Rembrandt-H and Rembrandt-U with TDP of 35-45 watts and 15-25 watts respectively. Rembrandt-H will feature 6nm process node, Navi2X (RDNA2) GPU architecture whereas Rembrandt-U will have Navi 2 (RDNA2) GPU architecture. Coupling with them will be the processor, codenamed Barcelo-U that will be based on Zen3 technology, 7nm process node, Vega 4th gen GPU architecture, having a TDP of 12-25 watts, and the same core/threads as the other two, 8/16 max.

The H-series is supposed to power high-end notebooks, U-series is meant for ultra-low-power notebooks. The other two, DragonCrest and Pollack families of processors, scheduled to launch alongside the above-mentioned ones, will power the ultra-low TDP notebooks. The current AMD Ryzen lineup, Ryzen 9 5980HX, shares a lot of the same features as the upcoming APUs with an exception to the updated LPDDR5/DDR5 memory capability and making use of the Ryzen 6000 series of processors.

That said, we will continue to track this, as the exact timeline for these launches is not defined yet.

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Vivo S10e to reportedly launch along with X70 series smartphones on September 9

Vivo is gearing up to launch its next-generation premium smartphone lineup — the Vivo X70 series which includes three models — X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+. It has also been confirmed that these phones will come packed with the company’s self-developed Vivo V1 Image Signal Processing (ISP) chip.

Ahead of the launch of the Vivo X70 series smartphones, a new phone from the company was recently spotted on TENAA, carrying model number V2130A. Now, a new report claims that the smartphone is Vivo S10e.

Vivo S10 and Vivo S10 Pro launched in China with 44MP dual Selfie, Dimensity 1100, and 44W fast charging support
Vivo S10 Series

The report also speculates that the Vivo S10e could get launched along with the Vivo X70 series smartphones on 9th September. However, there’s no such indication from the Chinese company so far.

For the uninitiated, Vivo had launched the Vivo S10 series of smartphones in July this year, which includes two models — Vivo S10 and S10 Pro, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset and up to 12GB of RAM.

As the name indicates, the Vivo S10e will be a trimmed-down version of the Vivo S10 smartphone. The TENAA listing reveals that the phone will feature a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution.

Vivo S10e TENAA

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 octa-core processor clocked at 2.4GHz. It is likely to come in three RAM options — 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB, coupled with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.

It will come with a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary lens, a 2-megapixel tertiary sensor. On the front side, there will be a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone will be running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box along with the company’s own custom user interface on top. The device will be powered by a 3,970mAh battery with 44W fast charging technology.

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Apple iPhone 13’s Satellite Communication feature to be reportedly available only in select countries

A hint was dropped by a renowned analyst that iPhone 13 could support LEO (low-earth-orbit) satellite communication, allowing users to communicate via messages and phone calls even when cellular coverage is unavailable. Being such a unique addition, it comes with its own set of limitations. It has been reported that iPhone 13s sold in certain markets might not get to see this feature from Apple.

As per the reports, the emergency satellite feature is only going to work in areas that do not have a cellular presence and is further narrowed down to only a few countries. Even though apple envisions deploying more of its satellite to democratize satellite communication, it is still years away. It has been further clarified that there’s no way it can be used as a satellite phone to make calls anywhere in the world without cellular coverage now. It’s only a thing for the future.

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Having this feature onboard is a tedious task and requires hardware that isn’t quite ready yet and therefore, will have its own high costs. Also, this will certainly ignite a revolt between mobile carriers and Apple.

Apparently, Apple is working on two ways in which this feature could be integrated, one is to transmit short emergency text and the second is to send SOS distress signals, initially via iMessage, to contact either an emergency service or close friends without any cellular signal during a crisis, for example, in a plane crash or a sinking ship. This will eventually be extended to phone calls as well.

This, however, is going to be a little slow and may take a minute or two to get a signal, and will require iPhone 13 users to be outdoors to make use of the LEO satellite communication feature.

iPhone 13 lineup is expected to be officially unveiled in September, and we are yet to find if Apple will introduce this feature for sure.

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Redmi Buds 3 to be available in China through crowdfunding from September 8

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the company’s latest budget true wireless earphones under the Redmi brand, dubbed Redmi Buds 3, will be officially launched on 6th September. Now, the company has revealed its availability and pricing details.

The Redmi Buds 3 will be available through a crowdfunding campaign in China from 8th September. Although the true wireless earphones are priced at 199 yuan, they will be available for 159 yuan during the crowdfunding campaign.

Redmi Buds 3 Crowdfunding in China

In terms of design, the upcoming earphones from the Chinese company will have a semi in-ear design, which should make them comfortable to wear. Xiaomi says that the earbuds will offer stable connectivity and excellent sound quality.

The company will also be adding support for noise cancellation but it’s unlikely to be an Active Noise Cancellation feature. Further, there will be support for Fast Connection where a connectivity pop-up appears on the smartphone screen when the charging box or carrying case of the earphone opens.

The Redmi Buds 3 will also come with a low latency mode but details about that has not been revealed yet. It is claimed to offer a long battery life but the battery capacity is not yet known. To know more about the features and specifications of this upcoming true wireless earphones from Redmi, we will have to wait for the official launch tomorrow.

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Realme GT Neo2 officially confirmed, September launch expected

The leaked renders of the Realme GT Neo2 appeared last month. Today, the company released an official confirmation that it will be soon launching the GT Neo2. Hence, it appears that the smartphone may launch later this month.

Realme is yet to spill any information on the specs of the GT Neo2. A Realme phone with the RMX3370 model number was spotted in the database of China’s TENAA telecom authority last month. The images and specs of the phone suggest that it will be debuting in the Chinese market as the Realme GT Neo2.

Realme GT Neo2 launching soon

Realme GT Neo2 specifications (Rumored)

The TENAA listing of the RMX3370 revealed that it measures 162.9 x 75.8 x 8.6mm and weighs 199.8 grams. The device houses a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with a punch-hole design. It offers an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is expected to offer a high refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

Realme GT Neo2 renders
Realme GT Neo2 renders | Source: Digit x OnLeaks

The 3.18GHz octa-core processor, which fuels the RMX3370 phone could be the Snapdragon 870 chip. It is expected to arrive with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The device will run on Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0.

A 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit is available on the backside of the smartphone. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery, which reportedly supports 65W fast charging. Rumors have it that this device may debut with the Realme GT Neo Gaming moniker in global markets.

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Google Camera Go 2.5 MOD brings support for more Android smartphones

Google Camera Go, the trimmed-down version of the Pixel smartphone’s Google Camera application was launched by the technology giant in March last year. Over time, the company kept adding more and more features and capabilities.

Now, the latest version of the Google Camera Go 2.5 has a new MOD version by “Greatness” that brings support for several more devices. It comes with added features like Portrait Mode and Night Mode, among others.

There are now basically three versions of the Google Camera application available — the normal Google Camera, the lighter version as Google Camera Go, and the new MOD version with support for auxiliary cameras.

The company has also added Google image processing which has been well-received by the users of the Pixel smartphones. Although the Google Camera Go is a trimmed version of the app on the premium Pixel phones and the company is also adding features from its flagship phones, do not expect the performance to be on par with that.

The latest Google Camera Go 2.5 MOD should be available for almost every Android smartphone running version 8 or above but there’s a possibility that it won’t work with some devices, especially those that are very old or outdated.

Google had said that the Camera Go application was built for Android Go smartphone users with a clean and simple interface so that it’s easier to use for first-time users. The app also tracks how much photo and video storage space is available and helps users clear up space to ensure that there’s ample space for storing new memories.

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BMW unveils CE 02 electric mini-bike concept focusing on urban youngsters

BMW, the company known for its luxury cars, has lately been focusing on electric vehicles and has revealed several concepts over the past few years. In the latest move, the firm has unveiled a new concept — BMW CE 02 mini-bike.

The BMW CE 02, which is revealed just a week before the IAA Mobility Conference in the company’s home market Germany, is a two-wheeler that resembles the CE 04 concept bike which the company plans to start producing.

BMW CE 02 Concept

It has a minimalist look in silver and black colors with “technoid typography.” There’s a circular LED headlight as well as a small display sitting between the handlebars for displaying information like speed and battery status.

Interestingly, the company has opted to make it a simple digital display for necessary information, without the need to connect the bike to a smartphone or an application, which is frankly refreshing to hear at a time when everything is getting connected to the phone.

The product packs an 11kW belt-driven motor that can reach a top speed of 90kmph (approximately 55 miles per hour). While the company has not revealed the battery capacity, it has shared that a fully charged battery in CE 02 can provide a range of 90 kilometers. The whole package weighs 120 kilograms (approximately 265 pounds).

BMW CE 02 Concept

It appears that BMW is trying to position this product as a missing link between a scooter and a motorcycle, and is focusing on urban youngsters.

Although this is just a concept product from BMW, there’s a chance that it could actually go into production. If that happens, then there will be a few changes to its design as the company will need to add license plates, turn signals, reflectors, and fenders.

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Realme Pad design officially revealed

The Realme Pad will break cover as Realme’s first tablet on Sept. 9 in India. The landing page of the tablet went live on the Flipkart retailer site last week. The listing revealed that it will be a slim and lightweight device. The updated landing page now showcases the front and rear design of the tablet.

Realme Pad front

As can be seen in the above image, Realme has confirmed that the Realme Pad will be sporting a 10.4-inch display that offers a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels. With thick bezels around the screen, the tablet promises a screen-to-body ratio of 82.5 percent. While past reports have claimed that the Realme Pad has an AMOLED display, the Flipkart listing does not mention it specifically.

The rear view of the tablet reveals that the Realme Pad will be sporting a single camera. It will be an ultra-thin device measuring only 6.9mm in thickness. Past reports have revealed that apart from Gold, the tablet will also arrive in Gray.

Realme Pad specifications (Rumored)

The Realme Pad will feature a 10.4-inch screen and it will be fueled by the Helio G80 chipset. It will offer 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. It will be backed by a 7,100mAh battery.

Realme Pad
Realme Pad

For photography, it will feature an 8-megapixel fixed focus front camera and autofocus enabled 8-megapixel rear camera. It will offer other features such as quad speakers, DTS HD, Hi Res-Audio support, Wi-Fi, and LTE. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to announce multiple variants of the Realme Pad.

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Realme 8i pricing and variants leaked for Europe

Realme will be announcing the Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i at 12:30 PM (local time) on Sept. 9 in India. It appears that the company may announce these phones in Europe too. Well ahead of the announcement, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the pricing of the two variants of the Realme 8i for the European markets.

According to the tipster, the Realme 8i will be arriving in options like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage in Europe. Both models are said to be priced at €199 (~Rs 17,260) and €219 (~Rs 19,000), respectively. It is likely to release in two colors such as Stellar Black and Stellar Purple in Europe.

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Realme 8i specifications

Recent reports have revealed that the Realme 8i will be featuring a 120Hz refresh rate supporting display. It will come equipped with the Helio G96 chipset, which was announced last month by MediaTek. The device is expected to offer up to 10 GB of extended RAM.

For selfies, it will feature a front camera of 16-megapixel. The rear camera setup of the device will comprise a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth helper

The Realme 8i may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. For security, it will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Sept. 9 launch event will also see the arrival of Realme Pad as the company’s first tablet. The company is also expected to announce some other products such as Realme Pocket Speaker and Cobble Speaker through the same launch event.

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Xiaomi 11T Pro officially teased with 120W HyperCharge support

Xiaomi will be holding a global launch event on Sept. 15. The company is expected to announce multiple products through the event. A promo video that confirms the Xiaomi 11T Pro is now doing rounds on social platforms. Hence, it appears that the company is very likely to announce the 11T and 11T Pro smartphones through the upcoming unveiling event.

A recent report claimed that the Mi Pad 5 series and the 11T lineup will be made official on Sept. 15. While there is no official confirmation yet on the Mi Pad 5 series, the below-shown promo video clearly confirms the coming of the Xiaomi 11T Pro. It appears that the 11T lineup will carry support for 120W HyperCharge fast charging.

We could not find the promo video in any of the official social handles of Xiaomi. Probably, the company may have removed after it making it live for some time.

Xiaomi 11T and Mi 11T Pro specifications (Rumored)

Reports have revealed that the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro smartphones with feature an OLED panel that supports FHD+ resolution and a 120W refresh rate. Both devices may feature the Dimensity 1200 chipset. However, some contradictory reports claim that the Pro variant may feature the Snapdragon 888 SoC.

The 11T is expected to feature a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. On the other side, the 11T Pro model may house a 108-megapixel triple camera system. Both smartphones are rumored to arrive in configurations such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

The 11T duo may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. Both handsets are rumored to sport an identical design and are likely to be available in three colors such as Celestial Blue, Meteorite Gray, and Moonlight White.

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Oscal C20 debuts with 6.08-inch display, 3380 battery and Android 11 for $49.99

OSCAL the new entrant in the smartphone business has launched its first mainstream smartphone called OSCAL C20. Priced at less than $60, the OSCAL 20 is a fancy device offering decent performance, especially targeted at the youth.

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As per OSCAL, the company is committed to bringing the latest technology to everyone by launching competitively priced products and focuses on performance, design, quality, and service. The recently launched OSCAL Tablet with budget-friendly pricing has been doing decent in the market, and with the OSCAL C20 3G, the company is slowly stepping into the smartphone industry.

OSCAL C20 Specifications

The OSCAL C20 takes inspiration from iPhones and features a minimalist back panel crafted with a sophisticated matte finish delivering a premium feel. It comes in 4 catchy colours marketed as Airy Blue, Apple Green, Lavender Purple, and Midnight Black. Coming to the dimensions, it’s 155.4mm long and 73.3mm wide. In layman’s terms, the C20 is moderately sized being 9.75mm thick and weighs at just 152g. The unibody design with curved edges ensures a better experience while in hand.

Boasting a 6.088-inch waterdrop in-cell display, it offers a full-screen design with up to 85% screen-to-body ratio. So, the viewing experience is guaranteed to be much better than its rivals. The panel is of HD quality and you can view online videos with 720p Quality Settings.

Keeping the lights on is a 3380mAh large battery, so you should get an All-Day battery life with light to moderate usage. As per the internal testings, the phone is able to support up to 4hrs of gaming, 8hrs of web browsing, 5hrs of continuous video streaming, 24hrs of music playing, and 16 days of standby time. That’s more than what a normal human would do in a day.

At its heart, beats the decent Unisoc SC7731E quad-core processor offering improvements of performance by 20% and reduced energy consumption by 30%. With the SoC, the usual apps should load fast, and streaming content or movies should be flawless. Moreover, 32GB of ROM and 128GB expandable storage make sure you never run out of space.

The Latest Android 11 GO OS

Google introduced the GO platform a couple of generations ago. The latest GO Edition of OS – Android 11 Go OS is pre-installed in the C20. With the built-in App Freezer, you can one click to stop background running of rogue apps to consume less running memory and boost operation fluidity and efficiency. Furthermore, the UI is optimized with exquisite app icons and wallpapers for better viewing. 

Now coming to the cameras. The OSCAL C20 packs a total of 5MP rear cameras out of the box. Don’t expect flagship-level performances but we reckon the C20 will meet your normal photography needs unless you are a pro. The camera modes include; Panorama, Time-lapse, and professional mode. While on the front, a 2MP selfies shooter will let you capture decent selfies, do video callings, and face unlock. 

Price & Availability 

OSCAL is tunning an Early Bird Offer by which you can get the OSCAL C20 at an Early Bird Price of $49.99 (original $99.99). The offer will be valid from September 2nd to September 15th PT. So make sure you utilize the opportunity.

Interestingly, OSCAL has a plan to launch OSCAL C20 Pro, a 4G version featuring the same attractive appearance as C20, higher-end specifications, and a competitive price, during the world premiere at the end of September. We’ll let you know once the OSCAL C20 Pro is available. So, till then stay tuned.

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MIUI gets a dedicated R&D bugs status page

To further improve the MIUI experience for users, Xiaomi has announced a dedicated page that shows reported bugs and their status.

MIUI Logo

The page, which is now live, shows all of the reported bugs as of the 3rd of September, their repair status, and which version of MIUI has the fix. There are 38 reported bugs already published on the page, 10 of which are from the Android 12 developer preview program.

The bugs page can be seen on the front page of the Xiaomi Community website (for China) while more details of the bugs are available to view under the development groups.

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Red Magic Watch Vitality Edition is coming with a smaller screen and cheaper price tag

Red Magic announced its first smartwatch earlier this year when it launched the Red Magic 6 smartphones. Now, it has been disclosed that it will launch another one when it unveils the Red Magic 6S Pro. The new smartwatch will arrive as the Red Magic Watch Vitality Edition (or Lite/Youth) and it will be smaller and cheaper than the Red Magic Watch.

An official poster confirming the arrival of the smartwatch shows it will be available in two colors – black and silver – with matching silicone straps. It will have a metal case and two buttons.

Red Magic Watch Vitality Edition

The manufacturer has made some changes to the design such as going for a smaller 1.19-inch screen compared to the 1.39-inch screen of the Red Magic Watch. Thankfully, the screen is still AMOLED and there is support for AOD.

The Red Magic Watch Vitality Edition is also lighter at 23 grams as compared to its sibling which weighs 30 grams. Red Magic says the smartwatch will also have support for multiple sports modes and be able to measure multiple health metrics.

While Red Magic is keeping mute about the price, the Chinese Weibo account, WHYLAB, has revealed that the smartwatch is expected to have a launch price of  ¥499 (~$77). For comparison, the Red Magic Watch launched in March for ¥999 (~$93).

The new smartwatch will be announced alongside the Red Magic 6S Pro whose launch is scheduled for tomorrow at 3 PM (China Time).

 

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Here is the Vivo V1 chip next to the Snapdragon 888

The Vivo V1 is Vivo’s first self-developed processor, and it has been confirmed that it will make its debut in the upcoming Vivo X70 series set to launch this week. If you are wondering how big the chipset is, images of it alongside the Snapdragon 888 have surfaced on the web.

The photos which were posted on Weibo by the known Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, show the V1 image signal processing chip alongside the 5nm Qualcomm SM8350 a.k.a. Snapdragon 888 processor. As we can see, the Vivo V1 is pretty small when compared to the Qualcomm chipset.

Vivo says the V1 chip will improve the photography experience of the phone(s) it will come with. There are speculations that only the Vivo X70 Pro+ will feature the custom ISP but until there is an official confirmation, it’s best to take it with a pinch of salt.

The Vivo X70 series will launch with a variety of chipsets. The standard model will be available in Exynos 1080 and Dimensity 1200 variants, the X70 Pro will have the Exynos 1080 under its hood, and the X70 Pro+ will ship with the Snapdragon 888+ processor.

 

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