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Lenovo Xiaoxin Colorful Backpack is now available for purchase in China

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Jeet
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Lenovo has a popular Xiaoxin lineup for laptops in its home country China and now the company has launched a new product in the same lineup — Backpack. The Lenovo Xiaoxin Colorful Backpack will be available for purchase in China from today, i.e. 8th September.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Colorful Backpack

While the backpack is priced at 129 yuan (~$20), it will be available for purchase at a 30 percent discount during the first sale, which brings down its cost to just 89 yuan (~$14). It is being made available in three vibrant color options — Lemon Yellow, Mint Strawberry, and Classic Black.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Colorful Backpack weighs 540 grams and comes with reinforced shoulder straps and imported Kevlar stitching. It is made up of custom-made wear-resistant and splash-proof fabrics.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Colorful Backpack

The company says that the fabric used is comfortable when touched and isn’t prone to creases. Further, it is said to be durable and is easy to take care of. It also has a customized resin zipper and thanks to tough and water-resistant material, the backpack is made to last longer.

Lenovo also says that the fabric has undergone special treatments such as anti-fading, but due to sweat, chemicals, and oil in daily chemicals, the long-term friction with the surface of the bag may cause fading.

It has an eight-pocket design and has a dedicated compartment for laptops with up to 16-inch display and tablets having a screen size of up to 13-inch. Internally, there are multiple compartments for storage, while on the outside, there are storage bags on the front and both sides that can be quickly accessed.

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Infinix Zero X to debut on September 13

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Infinix has confirmed that it will be holding a global launch event on Sept. 13. The hashtags in the official tweets suggest that the company will unleash next Zero branded smartphone through the Sept. 13 event. Recent reports have revealed the existence of phones like the Zero X, Zero X Neo, and Zero X Pro. It is being reported that the company will only announce the Zero X phone on Sep. 13.

Last month, Infinix confirmed that it will be soon launching an Helio G96 chipset-powered handset. The Zero X or/and Zero X Pro are expected to arrive with the new Helio chipset. With around 9 days remaining for the launch event, the company is expected to reveal more information on the key features of the Zero X in the coming days.

Alleged Infinix ZERO X Renders Leak
Alleged Infinix ZERO X leaked renders by XDA Developers

Earlier this month, XDA Developers shared a leaked render of the Stellar Black edition of the Infinix Zero X. It revealed that the smartphone will be sporting a centrally positioned punch-hole screen. The absence of a physical fingerprint scanner suggested that it could be equipped with an OLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The speckled back of the Zero X was seen sporting a rectangle-shaped camera module. It houses a quad-LED flash unit and a triple camera system, which also includes a periscope zoom lens. Infinix’s tweet suggests that the Zero X will offer Super Moon Mode for capturing shots of the moon.

The Zero X may carry support for a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate supporting display. It could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for fast charging.

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OPPO A11s renders emerge to reveal design, color variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO is reportedly working on a new A-series smartphone called the OPPO A11s. Today, reputed Evan Blass shared the renders of the A11s to showcase its design and color variants.

The OPPO A11s’ leaked renders show that it features a punch-hole display. An earpiece is lodged in the top bezel of the device, and it has a noticeable bottom bezel. The volume buttons are available on the left side of the device, whereas a power key can be found on its right.

OPPO A11s
OPPO A11s

Moving to the back, which seems to be made up of polycarbonate material, it features a rectangle-shaped camera module. It houses three cameras and an LED flash. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the back panel of the device. The leaked render shows that it will be available in black and white colors.

The Chinese text on the screen suggests that the handset will be heading to China soon. It is unclear which other markets will be receiving the handset. Also, there is no information available on its specifications.

OPPO A11s
OPPO A11s

Speaking of China, two OPPO phones with model numbers PEYM00 and PECM20 were approved by China’s TENAA authority last month. Reports have revealed that the PEYM00 model will debut with the OPPO K9 Pro moniker in China. The PECM20 phone appears to be a budget-friendly 5G phone, but there is no information available on its final moniker.

In addition, OPPO is expected to announce a Dimensity 810 chipset powered smartphone this month. It is speculated to arrive with specs like a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz LCD display, a 16-megapixel front camera, 48-megapixel triple cameras, a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Xiaomi surpasses Apple in Q2 2021 to emerge as the world’s No. 1 wearable brand

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Jed John Ikoba
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Data released by Canalys shows that the global wearable market recorded a 5.6% year-on-year growth in Q2 2021 with an estimated 40.9 million wearables shipped during the period. Xiaomi wearable shipment Q1 2021

The report also shows that Chinese tech giant Xiaomi leapfrogged Apple to emerge as the top-selling wearable brand in Q2 2021. Xiaomi’s feat was made possible by the exploit of the Mi Smart Band 6 which performed well despite not launching in India during the period. Xiaomi just launched the Mi Band 6 in India and we expect it to continue to drive sales for the Chinese manufacturer.

Surprisingly, embattled Chinese tech giant Huawei held on to the third spot of which we know the sale is being driven by the Chinese market, one of the world’s largest. Huawei is closely followed by Fitbit with Samsung completing the top 5 spots.Smartwatch market share

Xiaomi’s feat comes at a time the smart band market has been declining, a trend which started in Q4 2020 and extended to the first quarter of this year. Smartwatches are, however, replacing the basic bands and Apple is in the lead in that segment. The Cupertino-based company controls about 31.1% share of the market in Q2 2021.

Huawei occupies the second spot with an estimated 9% share of the market. Others include Garmin with a 7.6% market share, Samsung with a 7% share, and Xiaomi with an estimated market share of 5.7%.

The report noted that smartwatches now account for 62% of global wearable band shipments. We expect this trend to continue as manufacturers are increasingly developing models crammed with loads of vital features. Apple is also expected to hold on to its lead of the market in Q3 and Q4 as it slashes the prices of its current models preparatory to the Watch Series 7 launch. The Watch Series 7 is also expected to drive sales in the fourth quarter when it is released.

 

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Vivo X70 series rumor roundup: Specs, Price, Colors & More – What to Expect!

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Pranav Sawant
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Last month, Vivo confirmed the launch date of its premium smartphone series, the Vivo X70 series. The series will go on floors on September 9(7:30 PM China time) in the Chinese market and we expect three phones to debut at the launch event. Ahead of its unveiling, we’ve plenty of its details learned, thanks to the leaks and rumors circulating around the smartphone series. Today, we’re taking a look at all the details learned so far about the Vivo X70 series.

Vivo X70 series Rumor Roundup: What to Expect? 

The Vivo X70 series will comprise the Vivo X70, Vivo X70 Pro, and the Vivo X70 Pro+. All the phones will have all sorts of bells and whistles over their predecessors. Primarily, there will be camera improvements and the sensors will be powered by ZEISS optics.

Display and Design

Starting with the design and display, the Vivo X70 and X70 Pro will feature a 6.56-inch punch-hole screen with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will be an AMOLED panel with a 120Hz high refresh rate. On the other hand, the Vivo X70 Pro+ will boast a larger 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED display with Quad-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

As far as the design is concerned, the phones will have a boxy design with an oversized camera island on the Pro+. Thin bezels and curved sides will also be a few of its highlights.

Cameras on the Vivo X70 series 

The series was recently listed on China Telecom which revealed that the phones will bag ZEISS optics. The Vivo X70 will sport a triple camera system with a 40MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP portrait camera lens. The Vivo X70 Pro will have a quad-camera setup with a 50MP main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide-wide lens, a 12MP portrait sensor, and lastly an 8MP telephoto lens.

Vivo

Speaking of the Pro+, the device will have a 50MP main sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide lens. Furthermore, it will also have a 12MP portrait and an 8MP telephoto lens similar to the Pro variant.

Upfront, the phones will have a single camera lens. However, the exact megapixel count of the lens is unknown. Nonetheless, the phones will also have some inbuilt camera features similar to previous Vivo X-series phones. The series will also have OIS support and 8k video recording capability.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, the Vivo X70 and X70 Pro will come powered by Exynos 1080 SoC. The Pro+, on the other hand, will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset. The Vivo X70 will pack a 4,400mAh battery, whereas, the X70 Pro will have a 4,450mAh. The X70 Pro+ will have the biggest battery of the series i.e. a 4,500mAh cell.

Vivo X70 Pro Plus

The vanilla model and the Pro model will support a 44W fast charging support and the Pro+ will bag a faster 55W fast charging support. The smartphones will run on Android 11 OS out of the box with Vivo’s custom skin on the top.

Pricing, color variants, and availability

According to a recent leak, the Vivo X70 series will come in multiple colors. The X70 Pro+ will come in two leather finishes – Orange Leather and Blue Leather. It will also have a Black glass color variant. The X70 and X70 Pro will arrive in a gradient color, a White, and a Black color variant.

Vivo

Unfortunately, the pricing details of the smartphones are unavailable at the moment. But, we expect the vanilla X70 to come at mid-range pricing, whereas the X70 Pro to have similar pricing as the starter flagships from big giants like Samsung. The X70 Pro+ will be the premium offering from the company and is expected to be priced similarly to the top tier phones from again Samsung, Apple, Huawei.

Regarding its availability, the series may not make it to the global market very soon. But, we expect some of the phones from the series to go global sometime later this year. We can expect the phones to arrive in the UK and India.

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Asus ROG Phone 5s vs Red Magic 6S Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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Asus and Nubia released new upgraded gaming phones for the second half of 2021. After the ROG Phone 5, Asus came up with the ROG Phone 5s providing more powerful hardware in order to meet the needs of the most demanding gamers. Nubia launched an “s” variant too with a stronger hardware department: the Red Magic 6S Pro. If we exclude the Pro variant of the ROG Phone 5s which carries a way higher price tag, these handsets are the most powerful gaming phones out there. This comparison will help you understand which gaming phone is the most advanced and the ones fitting your needs the most.

Asus ROG Phone 5s vs Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro

Asus ROG Phone 5s Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mm, 238 grams 169.9 x 77.2 x 9.5 mm, 215 grams
DISPLAY 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2448p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, AMOLED 6.8 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+) ppi, AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 2.99 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 256 GB 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 256 GB – 18 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE Android 11, Rog UI Android 11, Redmagic OS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 64 + 13 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.4, and f/2.0
24 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.0
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 6000 mAh, fast charging 65W 5050 or 4500 mAh, fast charging 120W or 66W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G, AirTriggers, RGB logo, reverse charging Dual SIM slot, 5G, physical gaming triggers, pressure sensitive zones, cooling fan

Design

Asus ROG Phone 5s has the same design as the original ROG Phone 5 with an RGB LED on the rear side, a glass back, and an aluminum frame. It offers the Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the rear glass and the Gorilla Glass Victus protection for the display. The Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro adds a very interesting color option: the Ghost color variant with a transparent back. Combined with the RGB LEDs on the in-built cooling fan, the transparent design makes the device look gorgeous. The Asus ROG Phone 5s has pressure sensitive gaming triggers, while the Red Magic 6S Pro has both pressure sensitive zones with a 450 Hz touch sampling rate and a physical trigger on the back. The Asus ROG Phone 5s is compatible with several external gaming accessories, while Red Magic 6s Pro is not.

 

Display

The Asus ROG Phone 5s has the most advanced display in terms of image quality. It is an AMOLED panel with one billion colors, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification showing a high color accuracy, high brightness, and contrast. The Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro has the highest refresh rate with 165 Hz, but the display quality is inferior. Both the handsets come with pretty thick bezels around the displays, as well as in-display fingerprint readers and great stereo speakers.

 

Specs & Software

Asus ROG Phone 5s and Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform running at a max frequency of 3 GHz, but the Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro wins the hardware comparison because it has a superior memory configuration in the most expensive variant. It offers up to 18 GB of RAM and 512 GB of native storage instead of the 16/256 GB offered by the Asus ROG Phone 5s. Further, the Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro has an in-built cooling fan improving heat dissipation. The handsets run Android 11 out of the box, just like every last-generation 2021 phone released until now.

 

Camera

Are you looking for the best camera phone? You should definitely avoid choosing a gaming phone if you want a camera phone, but these devices are your favorite choices, go for the Asus ROG Phone 5s. It has a slightly better main camera supporting 8K video recording, as well as a better 13 MP ultrawide camera and a better 5 MP macro sensor. Last but not least, it has a superior 24 MP front camera while Red Magic 6s Pro has just 8 MP on the front.

 

Battery

The Asus ROG Phone 5s has a bigger battery and it lasts more on a single charge: its capacity is 6000 mAh, while the European version of the Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro has “just” 5050 mAh. Anyways, both are good battery phones. On the other hand, Red Magic 6S Pro has a faster charging technology with a power of 120W, but unlike the ROG Phone 5s, it does not support reverse charging.

 

Price

The starting price of the Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro is €599/$710, while the Asus ROG Phone 5s starts from €915/$1080. Despite Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro is not a superior phone, it has a way higher value for money, that is the reason why I would choose it.

 

 

Asus ROG Phone 5s vs Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro: PROs and CONS

Asus ROG Phone 5s

PROs

  • Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Great display
  • Huge battery
  • Several compatible accessories

CONS

  • Price

 

Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro

PROs

  • 165 Hz refresh rate
  • 120W fast charging
  • Real cooling fan
  • Great price

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

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boAt unveils the Misfit T150, T50 Lite, and T30 trimmers in India, starts at Rs. 599 (~$8)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Accessories maker boAt has launched a new set of trimmers in the Indian market. The devices come under boAt’s Misfit brand. The Misfit brand is mainly focused on the production of grooming and self-care products. The prices of the three trimmers range between Rs. 599 (~$8) and Rs. 1,299 (~$18), and are all currently available via Flipkart.

The new trimmers unveiled are the boAt Misfit T150, T50 Lite, and T30. The T30 and T50 Lite are on the lower end of the price spectrum, while the Misfit T150 is the signature model in this latest offering by boAt, offering several smart features, as well as a higher price.

The T30 and T50 Lite offer similar performance and battery life that is up to 2 hours. Both the T50 Lite and T30 trimmers come with a corrosion-free stainless steel blade that guarantees an extended use of the device. There are 5 different length options together with two grinding combs. Both models offer a clean trimming service from 0.5mm to 12mm. The trimmer can be charged via the micro-USB port. There is also a built-in safety travel lock as an added layer of safety for the T50 Lite. The T30 offers 60 minutes of battery life on a full charge, while the T50 Lite has 120-minute battery life. While the T30 is priced at Rs. 599 (~, the T50 Lite costs Rs. 799 (~$11).

boAt MisFit T150
boAt MisFit T150

The boAt Misfit T150 has Titanium-coated blades which are corrosion-resistant and offers minimal discomfiture on the skin. Up to 40 length options are available for the trimmer, which combines with a two-speed operation and three combs for a seamless trimming operation. A digital display provides the relevant details about the device from the remaining battery life, and notifications when maintenance is required. The T150 has water resistance capability with its IPX7 rating, and fast USB charging available via the port. However, the battery life of the T150 trimmer is below that of the T50 Lite, as it offers 90 minutes of operation on a full charge. The boAt Misfit T150 can be purchased via Flipkart for Rs. 1,299 (~$18).

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iTel Vision 2s with 5,000mAh battery launched in India for ₹6,999(~$95)

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Pranav Sawant
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China-based smartphone maker iTel has launched a new entry-level smartphone dubbed iTel Vision 2s. The smartphone runs on the Android 11 Go Edition and comes with a big 5,00mAh battery.

The iTel Vision 2s is priced at ₹6,999(~$95) for the sole 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It has three color variants – Gradation Blue, Purple, and Black. It will be available for purchase in both online and offline markets in India.

itel vision 2

The iTel Vision 2s comes with a 6.52-inch IPS display with an HD+(1600 x 720 pixels) resolution. It is a dew-drop notch panel with a modern aspect ratio. Although it has a modern aspect ratio, it still has noticeable bezels at the sides and bottom.

It features a dual rear camera system with an 8-megapixel main sensor and a VGA depth-sensing lens. At the front, it has a 5-megapixel selfie snapper. The smartphone is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A octa-core SoC clocked at 1.6 GHz. It is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Interestingly, the device has a microSD card slot with up to 128GB support.

iTel Vision 2sOne of the major highlights of the smartphone is the 5,000mAh battery. The battery is expected to last for a long day. We aren’t sure if the phone has fast charging support, but we’ll update the article once we get more details. The phone runs on Android 11 Go Edition. 

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OPPO Watch Free to launch this month, tablet may arrive alongside Reno7 series

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Habeeb Onawole
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OPPO may not have a flagship phone to launch in the second half of the year like its competitors but the Chinese manufacturer does have some interesting products coming before 2021 wraps up. A new leak has not only revealed that it has a new smartwatch planned for release this month, but has also provided details of other products.

The new smartwatch, which will launch as the OPPO Watch Free according to Digital Chat Station, will be OPPO’s second watch this year when it is announced by the end of September. The BBK-owned company announced a successor to its first smartwatch, the OPPO Watch, back in July. Seeing as the OPPO Watch 2 just went on sale last month, this new watch may be a less-powerful model with a more affordable price tag. Let’s hope this watch isn’t missing in action like the OPPO Watch RX that was announced last year but never released.

OPPO Watch Free

There are no details about the features of the watch but there is a possibility it may run RTOS instead of ColorOS Watch.

The Chinese leaker also disclosed that OPPO is already working on adapting its OS for its upcoming foldable device and tablet. However, the development is slow and the tablet won’t arrive anytime soon. Although, there is a possibility it will launch with the Reno7 series which should arrive before the year ends.

The Reno7 series will most likely launch in December, thus allowing for about six months between it and the Reno6 series that was announced in May. Details should begin to surface once we are in the fourth quarter.

 

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Apple sets September 14 for launch of the iPhone 13 series

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Habeeb Onawole
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After weeks of speculations, Apple has finally announced the date of its iPhone launch. The Cupertino-based company has sent out invites for the event which will be a virtual one.

The invite which has surfaced online reveals that the new iPhone 13 series will be announced on Tuesday, September 14. If Apple isn’t bent on launching its products on Tuesdays, September 13 would have been a great choice since it is announcing the iPhone 13.

Apple iPhone 13 launch date

The event will be live-streamed like Apple’s previous events since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is scheduled for 10 AM PDT (6 PM BST/ 10:30 PM IST)

Apple will launch the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, the iPhone 13 Pro, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max. All three will feature the new Apple A15 chip which will be unveiled at the event. They are also expected to come with bigger battery capacities, faster charging, and reverse wireless charging. It has also been reported that the new iPhones will have support for satellite communication in cases where cellular connectivity isn’t available. However, this feature may not be available in all regions. The new iPhones should also get new color options.

Apple is also expected to announce the Apple Watch Series 7, new iPads, and the AirPods 3 on that day too.

 

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iQOO 8 Pro Indian Variant arrives on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888+ SoC

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Pranav Sawant
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Last month, Vivo’s iQOO launched the iQOO 8 Pro smartphone in China with impressive specs like a 3D Ultrasonic scanner, Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC, and 120W fast charging support. Now, the company is expected to launch the smartphone in the Indian market soon. Today, the iQOO 8 Pro’s Indian has appeared on the Geekbench portal with its key specs.

According to the Geekbench portal, a Vivo phone with model number i2017 and codename – lahaina passed the results. It is believed to be the Indian version of iQOO 8 Pro as the same phone was seen on Google’s Play Console listing recently. Also, the Chinese version of the phone comes with model number Vivo V2141A and is also codenamed ‘lahaina.’

iQOO 8 Pro India Variant arrives on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888+ SoC

Given that it has the same codename, the main specs of both the Indian and Chinese versions are the same. The Geekbench listing reveals that the iQOO 8 Pro Indian version runs on Android 11 out of the box and is powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC. It has 8GB of RAM and is expected to have 128GB of base storage configuration. The phone scored 1098 single-core points and 3594 multi-score points on the Geekbench v5.

Apart from this, the Google Play Console listing revealed that it has a QHD+. The screen has a pixel density of 440 PPI. It was also revealed that the phone will feature a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen. The phone will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support and a 50W wireless fast charging support.

vivo iQOO 8 Pro

The phone is expected to come with a triple rear camera system sporting a 50MP main lens, a 16MP telephoto camera, and a 48MP ultra-wide angle lens. Upfront, it may come with a 16MP selfie camera.

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Huawei will release a new version of HarmonyOS at its 2021 developer conference

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Habeeb Onawole
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Huawei’s HarmonyOS is already in version 2 and it has rolled out to more than 70 million devices according to a report from last week. A new report has revealed Huawei will announce a new version of the operating system later this year at its annual developer conference this year.

The source of the info is the leaker, Teme, who goes by @RODENT950 on Twitter and he revealed in a tweet that the new version of HarmonyOS will be announced at the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) 2021 that will hold later this year. The date for the conference is currently unknown. We checked its website and what we found is the date for its Huawei Developer Day event which is scheduled for September 10.

While we wait for more details regarding the next version of HarmonyOS, Huawei has a number of interesting product announcements scheduled for this month. The source reconfirmed the launch of Huawei’s AiO PC as well as new S-series MateBooks, a new MateView monitor, a laser printer, and the Nova 9 smartphone series.

It has already been confirmed that the Nova 9 series will be announced at an event in China on September 23. However, it is not known if the computer-related products will be announced on that day too.

Huawei has been focusing more on its PC business in recent months.  While it has been making laptops under its MateBook line before its trouble with the U.S began, its recent push into more computer-related categories began after the ban. It launched its first desktop computer last year which is targeted at professionals. The upcoming All-in-One PC should be more appealing to the average consumer.

 

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Infinix HOT 11S with an Helio G88 SoC to launch in India on September 17

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Jed John Ikoba
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An official teaser released by Infinix has all but confirmed the HOT 11S smartphone will launch in the Indian subcontinent soon. Although the poster did not reveal a launch date, the Chinese company is said to have confirmed that the device will launch on September 17. Infinix Hot 11S

The upcoming smartphone offering by Infinix will feature some impressive specifications that could stand out the device among its peers. The teaser confirms that the Infinix HOT 11S will be powered by the Helio G88 chipset with several other features also visible from the renders.

The smartphone has curved sides, a fingerprint scanner at the rear, and it also sports patterns on its back. One of the major highlights of the teaser was the triple rear camera setup that indicates the device could come with a 50MP rear sensor. The triple rear camera setup also includes a Quad-LED flash. Two versions of the model will be available in terms of the available RAM – 4GB and 6GB, and 64GB of internal storage. The Infinix HOT 11S will also sport a dual speaker system with DTS, and 18W Type-C charging capability.

There are no indications yet about the pricing details for the Indian market but we expect to have more information illuminating the device as we inch closer to the scheduled launch date of September 17. We expect more details to leak as the launch draws closer.

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Xiaomi launches MIJIA Air Purifier 4 Pro, starts at 1,299 yuan (~$200)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA Purifier 4 Pro in China. The product is the successor to the MIJIA Air Purifier 3 that was launched way back in 2019. The new air purifier will go on sale from September 9 but is presently on pre-sale at Jingdong (JD.com). It starts at 1,299 yuan (~$200) but will be sold later on for 1,499 yuan (~$232).MIJIA Air Purifier 4 Pro

The MIJIA Air Purifier 4 Pro comes with several upgrades aimed at efficient removal of aldehydes as well as perform deodorizing, antibacterial, and antiviral functions even in a home where there is a baby. The air purifier relies on a 360-degree surround air intake design, delivering up to 8330L of clean air quality per minute, which is equivalent to 10 square meters of baby room space.

The filter element of the MIJIA Air Purifier 4 Pro has a large area of ​​filter paper, and adopts a 5-layer high-precision lamination structure. Compared to the previous model, the unfolded area of ​​the filter paper has increased by 4000 square centimeters. Whether it is dust, pet hair, pollen, or PM2.5 particles, it can effectively filter them out and also absorb peculiar smell.MIJIA Air Purifier 4 Pro

The aldehyde removal capacity of the filter element is increased by 185%. The removal rate of formaldehyde in one hour is as high as 95.37%, and the removal rate of toluene in one hour is more than 96%, which can effectively block the volatilization of invisible toxic gases in the home.

The air purifier also features antibacterial and anti-virus double coating resistant to the H1N1 virus, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and other airborne pathogens by up to 99.99%. The device can also inactivate bacteria and viruses.

The MIJIA Air Purifier 4 Pro also does a good job in sound processing. Its operating noise is only 33 decibels which is more than 10 decibels lower than China’s noise standard for night living areas. Even if you turn it on full blast at night, it won’t disturb a sleeping child.MIJIA Air Purifier 4 Pro

There is a protective grill at the top which protects users from direct access to the fan blades. The grille is removable allowing for the cleaning of the fan blades in order to avoid secondary pollution. The Air Purifier 4 Pro also features a concise and clear OLED touch interactive screen that can display PM2.5 data in real time. The three-color light bar intuitively feeds back the indoor air quality, and can also prompt the status of the filter element, warehouse door and grille at a glance.

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Realme Pad coming to Europe, shown running what appears to be stock Android

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Realme Pad is launching this week as Realme’s first tablet. The tablet will be unveiled at an event on September 9 in India alongside a handful of other products. In the weeks leading up to the launch of the tablet, lots of details have surfaced, with some coming from official sources and others from leakers. Today, new details have been revealed and they come from Realme’s own CEO, Madhav Sheth.

The head of Realme India and Realme Europe took to Twitter to share a photo of the tablet and the tweet did reveal some pretty interesting details about the new device.

First, based on the caption of the tweet, we presume Realme will be launching the Realme Pad in Europe too seeing as the top executive said it’s convenient for him “to carry it everywhere in Europe”.

The more interesting part of the tweet is the UI which Madhav refers to as familiar. We agree with that decription considering it looks a lot like stock Android. The open app drawer shoiws several Google apps including Duo, Kids Space, Google Pay, Keep, Google One, Files, and Google Podcasts app. There is also the Messages app and a Phone Dialer app which means users will be able to send and receive SMS and make calls on the Realme Pad. Save for the Netflix and Prime Video app, every other application is a Google app.

So far, we know the Realme Pad will have a 10.4-inch screen with a 2400 x 1200 resolution, an Helio G80 processor, a single 8MP rear camera, an 8MP front-facing camera, and a 7100mAh battery capacity.

 

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iQOO Z5 Pro will be the first-ever ‘Pro’ model in the Z series

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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A new vivo group smartphone has been listed on TENAA. The same handset has been also spotted on the IMEI database. The two listings don’t say much about the device, except for its model number, branding, and cellular connectivity options.

iQOO Z3 5G
iQOO Z3

The vivo group phone that has been found on TENAA and IMEI database has model number V2148A. As per the latter, the device will go official as iQOO Z5 Pro. Whereas, the former says that the smartphone will have support for 5G, in addition to 4G, 3G, and 2G.

Last month, the vanilla model of this handset called iQOO Z5 meant for India was also spotted on the IMEI database. This phone has model number I2018.

Unfortunately, apart from the above-mentioned information, we know nothing about these smartphones. But we can tell that these devices will replace the iQOO Z3.

The first iQOO Z series phone dubbed as iQOO Z1 was launched in May 2020. It was soon followed by a new model called iQOO Z1x a couple of months later.

Interestingly, the brand skipped iQOO Z2 and released iQOO Z3 in March 2021. Unlike the older models, this one also made its way to India a few months back in June.

Now, the company is all set to introduced iQOO Z5 and iQOO Z5 Pro by omitting the ‘4’ moniker as it is considered an omen in China. Also, this is the first time Z series will be getting a Pro variant.

 

 

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DIZO Watch 2 specs & live images leak via a now deleted Flipkart listing

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Jed John Ikoba
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Realme’s DIZO sub-brand earlier today disclosed that it will be launching the Dizo Watch 2 in India on September 15. This news comes as a bit of a surprise, considering that the brand launched the Dizo Watch packing a 1.4-inch display and up to 12 days of battery life just last month!Dizo Watch 2

That being said, the Dizo Watch 2 was listed on Flipkart but it turned out to be a mistake as the page has been pulled down. The listing reveals all there is to know about the smartwatch including the design, key specs, and even the price. However, Twitter tipster @TechnoAnkit1 was able to preserve the details before they were pulled off the website.

The Watch 2 is expected to feature a bigger 1.69-inch color display with 600 nits peak brightness and a metal frame. The screen is bigger than the 1.4-inch panel on the Dizo Watch. The watch comes with 10 days of battery life and up to 20 days of standby. It also features health and fitness tracking features such as a sleep monitor, heart rate monitor, SpO2, and up to 15 sports modes.

 

 

The Dizo Watch 2 also comes with an ATM5 waterproof rating and packs over 100 watch faces. It will have support for Dizo app which is a dedicated app for Dizo smart products. We expect the company to throw more light on the app during the launch date.Dizo Watch 2

The Watch 2 will be available in Classic Black, Golden Pink, Ivory White and Silver Grey. It will retail for Rs. 3,999 (~$54). There is no word yet on the Watch 2 Pro but we don’t expect it to be very different from the vanilla Watch 2.

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MediaTek achieves record 43% share for smartphone AP/SoC shipments

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Sean
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MediaTek has seen a sizeable growth in the smartphone chip market in recent months. Now, a new report has revealed that the company has managed to capture a record 43 percent market share for its AP (application processor)/ SoC (System on Chip) shipments for smartphones.

MediaTek

As per a Counterpoint Research report, the Taiwanese chipmaker’s SoC and AP shipments grew by a robust 31 percent year on year in the second quarter of this year. The growth arrives due to the explosive growth of shipments for 5G enabled smartphones over the same period last year. Thus, the company held a dominating 43 percent market share for SoCs in Q2 2021, with its LTE chips also seeing high shipments.

Meanwhile, Qualcomm was affected by the component supply issues and lower yields. However, it still managed to dominate the 5G baseband modem shipments with a 55 percent market share. Furthermore, the brand has also realigned its component sourcing strategy that should help boost its supply and overall earnings. Samsung, on the other hand, only managed to seize 10 percent of the 5G baseband shipment market share and also slipped into the fifth position with a 7 percent share for total SoC shipments falling behind Apple and UNISOC that held 14 and 9 percent market shares respectively.

MediaTek

Research Director Dale Gai stated that “MediaTek dominated the smartphone SoC market with its highest ever share of 43%, driven by a competitive 5G portfolio in the low mid segment and without major supply constraints. Relative to Qualcomm, MediaTek benefited from less supply constraints in the first half of 2021, including with RFICs (radio frequency integrated circuits), power management ICs (PMIC), and stable production yields from TSMC. 4G SoC shipments further helped MediaTek to strengthen its leading position.”

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Users disagree over Xiaomi India’s MIUI tweet

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Habeeb Onawole
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MIUI, the Android fork owned by Xiaomi ships with Xiaomi’s own phones as well as those sold under the Redmi and POCO brands. It offers several features that are not available on the stock version of Android and also provides users with a wide variety of customization options.

Yesterday, the official Xiaomi India Twitter account posted a tweet that said “MIUI is better than other UI”. It listed some of its key features such as having better CPU management and support for full-screen gestures. Unfortunately for Xiaomi, the tweet didn’t receive the sort of response the company expected.

Several comments called the tweet a joke while others shared issues they have experienced or are currently experiencing with MIUI.

It appears that as much as Xiaomi tries to fix issues with its UI, there are still complaints as seen in some of the comments.

Xiaomi plans to announce a new version of MIUI which is expected to launch as MIUI 13 later this year. However, not all of its devices will receive the update as some will have reached their end of life. While MIUI 13 should bring new features as well as optimizations and fixes for certain issues currently plaguing the UI, there is also the possibility of it coming with its own bugs.

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A new MagSafe charger gets certified by FCC ahead of iPhone 13 launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 13 series this month. The American tech giant could announce the date for the launch event as early as today. Ahead of that, a new official MagSafe charger has been certified by FCC.

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According to a report by 9to5Mac, a new Apple MagSafe charger with model number A2548 has been certified by FCC. For those unaware, the current-gen MagSafe charger bears model number A2140.

The publication says that the iPhone maker is known for updating model numbers for its accessories due to small changes. Sometimes these changes are even hard to notice. 

However, a report from July suggested that the iPhone 13 series might come with larger wireless charging coil and strong magnets with possible support for reverse wireless charging. 

Hence, there’s a chance that the new MagSafe charger could be designed for the changes in the upcoming iPhones. But unfortunately, we cannot tell that for sure as of now.

Having said that, the FCC listing does confirm one thing. This new MagSafe charger will be compatible with both iPhone 12 series and the forthcoming iPhone 13 lineup. The two different iPhone generations consisting of four models are mentioned as ‘Legacy Phone’ and ‘New Phone’.

As mentioned earlier, Apple will likely debut the iPhone 13, iPhone Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max by the end of September. The new models are expected to cost more due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage.

 

 

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