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Apple is now selling refurbished 24-inch iMac powered by M1 chipset in China

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Jeet
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The 24-inch iMac was launched by Apple earlier this year in April. Just months after the device is available for purchase, the tech giant officially started selling the refurbished models of the same in the UK in August.

Now, just a month after the refurbished 24-inch iMac models were up for sale in the United Kingdom, Apple has started selling the same in China. They are being sold in different memory configurations and multiple color options in the Chinese market on its website.

The new iMac

The 8GB RAM and 256GB solid state drive (SSD) model is priced at 8,499 yuan (~$1,316) while the 8GB RAM with 512GB SSD is available at 9,769 yuan (~$1,512). The product is being offered in four color options — Silver, Green, Blue, and Pink.

It’s noteworthy that the stock for the refurbished models varies based on what people have sent in for repair or replacement. Those who are looking to purchase a refurbished version of a particular model need to keep a close eye on the store for its availability.

As the name itself indicates, the new 24-inch iMac features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina Display that comes with support for 1 billion colors. It has True Tone technology which is used to automatically adjust the color temperature based on the environment.

Underneath, the device is powered by Apple Silicon‘s M1 chipset and comes in two versions — one with an 8-core CPU and a 7-core GPU and another with an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU. The base model packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage which can be expanded up to 16GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage.

Apple M1 chipset is the first from the technology giant for its Mac devices under Apple Silicon. The company is now working on an upgraded chipset, which is likely to be called M1X and there are already reports about Mac devices powered by the same.

The upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are expected to come powered by the yet unannounced Apple M1X chipset, and so is the new Mac Mini. We expect the launch of newer Mac devices to take place by the end of this year.

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WhatsApp fined €225 million for breaching EU data privacy rules

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Jeet
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WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Facebook, has been fined 225 million euros (approximately $267 million) by a data watchdog in Ireland for breaking the EU data privacy rules. This makes it the largest penalty handed out by the Irish data regulatory over General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) violation and the second-largest in EU.

Data Protection Commission of Ireland says that the Facebook-owned WhatsApp failed to tell its European Union citizens about what the company does with the data collection of the user, including how the details are collected and users, as well as how WhatsApp shares the user data with Facebook.

WhatsApp

The Irish authority had originally asked WhatsApp for a €50 million fine for breaking GDPR, but other data protection agencies pushing for a stiffer penalty. Now, the fine levied is more than four times the originally proposed.

In its order, the commission asked WhatsApp to tweak its privacy policies and how it communicates with users in order to make the platform compliant with Europe’s privacy law. This means that the messaging service may need to expand its privacy policy.

WhatsApp has said that the company will be filing an appeal over this verdict. The company’s spokesperson added, “WhatsApp is committed to providing a secure and private service. We have worked to ensure the information we provide is transparent and comprehensive and will continue to do so. We disagree with the decision today regarding the transparency we provided to people in 2018 and the penalties are entirely disproportionate.”

The company has revealed on its website that it shares information like phone numbers, transaction data, business interactions, mobile device information, IP addresses, and other information with Facebook. The firm emphasizes that it does not share personal conversations, location data, or call logs.

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Vivo X70 Pro+ specifications emerge through TENAA appearance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Vivo X70 Pro appeared with its entire specifications at TENAA yesterday. The vanilla X70 has also surfaced at the Chinese certification site. Now, the Vivo X70 Pro+ flagship has made its way to TENAA to reveal all its major specs.

Vivo X70 Pro+ specifications

The Vivo phone with the V2145A model number that has appeared at TENAA is the upcoming Vivo X70 Pro+. The device measures 164.54 x 75.21 x 8.9mm and weighs 209 grams. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel that delivers a QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. It has a 4,430mAh battery that is likely to carry support for 55W fast charging. Rumors suggest that it may carry support for 50W wireless charging.

The 3GHz octa-core processor that fuels the X70 Pro+ could be the Snapdragon 888 Plus chip. It is likely to arrive in China in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM variants and storage choices such as 256 GB and 512 GB.

Vivo X70 Pro Plus
Vivo X70 Pro Plus

For selfies, it has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main camera, which could be a Samsung GN1 lens. It is assisted by a 48-megapixel camera, which could be a Sony IMX598 lens with micro-gimbal stabilization. The third lens is a 12-megapixel camera, which could be a telephoto snapper with 2x optical zoom and OIS support. The quad-camera setup also includes an 8-megapixel periscope zoom lens that is speculated to offer 5x optical zoom, 60x digital zoom, and OIS. The X70 Pro+ will carry support for 8K video recording.

The X70 Pro+ runs on Android 11 OS. For security, it has an in-display fingerprint scanner. A recent leak claimed that it will arrive in colors like orange (leather), blue (leather), and black (AG glass). The X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+ are scheduled to launch on Sept. 9 in China.

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Vivo X70 full specifications emerge through TENAA listings, reveals two CPU variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo is all set to announce the Vivo X70 series of smartphones on Sept. 9 in China. Yesterday, the Vivo X70 Pro with model number V2134A was spotted at TENAA with specifications and images. At TENAA, two Vivo phones with model numbers V2132A and V2133A have appeared with nearly identical specs and different chipsets. These appear to be the two variants of the Vivo X70.

Vivo X70 specifications

Both models measure 160.10 x 75.39 x 7.55m and weigh 181 grams. They are fitted with a 6.58-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels. They are backed by a 4,320mAh rated battery, which may carry support for 44W fast charging.

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The V2132A variant is powered by a 2.8GHz octa-core processor and 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. On the other hand, the V2133A model is fueled by a 3.0GHz octa-core processor and 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. Probably, the V2132A model could be powered by the Exynos 1080, whereas the 3.0GHz model may feature Dimensity 1200. Tipster Digital Chat Station has also claimed that the X70 will arrive in two CPU variants.

Both variants offer 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. They are preinstalled with Android 11 OS. For security, both models are equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The V2132 / V2133A features a 32-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. Their rear camera setup includes a 40-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera unit. Both phones carry support for 8K video recording.

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Xiaomi controls 50% of China’s OLED TV market, sold over 10K OLED TVs in 15 days

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has officially announced that it has sold over 10,000 OLED smart TVs in just 15 days, setting a new record in the OLED TV industry. The company also disclosed that it presently controls about 50% of China’s OLED TV market in the wake of a low penetration rate for OLED TVs in China.

The recent sales record is connected to the Mi OLED TV 6 and the Mi Masters TV 77 that were announced not too long ago. The Mi TV 6 OLED comes with a cheaper 5699 yuan (~$883) starting price tag for the 55-inch. The Mi TV Masters 77 OLED isn’t that cheap, packing a hefty price tag of 19,999 yuan (). The design and features seem to justify the price tag as the device packs a slim form factor said to be thinner than a smartphone.

Xiaomi has often dominated the smart TV market in China for the past months. A recent report by market research firm Avi Cloud (AVC) shows that Xiaomi has topped that smart TV market ranking for 10 consecutive quarters.

The growth recorded by the Chinese tech giant in the sector is driven by a consistent outflow of quality products and that continued in to date. The company recently launched the Mi TV 5X and it is already performing excellently in the market especially in India where it has been launched.

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Vivo officially confirms the V1 custom Imaging chip developed in 24 months

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Jed John Ikoba
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Vivo has officially confirmed the brand’s first Imaging Chip V1 which is designed to improve the photography prowess of its smartphones. The company issued an official press release which unfortunately did not contain details of the technical feature of the new ISP chip. However, the firm disclosed that the development marks a milestone in the company’s first breakthrough in independent R&D and chip design.Vivo V1 Chip Leak

Vivo disclosed that the new V1 ISP chip is the product of 24 months of research and development by an R&D team made up of over 300 persons. The company hopes to approach the new development in four key directions: image system, operating system, industrial design, and performance. It did not state the stage the product is but considering it is tipped to feature on the upcoming Vivo X70 series, we can conclude that it is already in mass production.

Vivo’s Executive VP and COO Hu Baishan also hinted that the V1 chip can better serve user needs by “optimizing smartphone application scenarios such as viewfinder look and video recording”. Earlier on, the Vivo VP it was who confirmed that the chip will feature on the X70 series which is expected to go official on September 9.

Although the X70 series will include the X70,  X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+, the topmost Pro+ model is speculated to be the model that will feature the new ISP chip. Recall that the Vivo X70 Pro+ was earlier tipped to feature ZEISS’s original glass lenses.

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New Apple Watch Series 7 details confirm bigger displays, new Watch SE planned for 2022

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Habeeb Onawole
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Apple is expected to announce new smartwatches this year and there is a lot to be excited about. There have been rumors that the new Apple Watches will sport bigger screens, and a reputable source has now confirmed it is true along with more details. There is also new info about future models.

A Bloomberg report has revealed that the Apple Watch Series 7 will be available in two sizes – 41mm and 45 mm. The latter will have a screen size of about 1.9 inches, an increase from the 1.78 inches of the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6. The resolution has also increased to 396 x 484, resulting in a 16% increase in pixels. Unfortunately, the screen details of the 41mm version were not revealed.

Apple will take advantage of the new screen size by showing more information on the screen. It has also been stated that the Apple Watch Series 7 will be getting new watch faces that make the best use of this new screen size. One of the new Watch Faces is called  Modular Max, and apart from showing the time, it will also show a small complication such as the day of the week, temperature, or a shortcut to an app, alongside a larger complication.

Other new Watch Faces mentioned are Continuum – which will change based on the flow of time and the current hour; Atlas and World Timer – which shows all the 24 time zones; and new Nike and Hermes faces.

The display of the new Apple Watches is said to use a new lamination technique that brings the display closer to the protective glass. Unfortunately, it has led to production issues that may result in the smartwatches getting delayed or limited supply at launch.

Bloomberg also reported that Apple is planning to announce a successor to the Apple Watch SE next year as well as a rugged model targeted at extreme sports users. The flagship watch will also get a refresh with a new feature being a body temperature sensor. Other reported features coming to the Apple Watch line in the future are a non-invasive blood sugar monitor and a blood pressure monitor.

 

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Galaxy A22 5G vs Redmi Note 10 5G vs Galaxy M21 2021: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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Samsung finally decided to spread the 5G connectivity even in the budget segment. One of the devices which will contribute to this is the new Galaxy A22 5G, launched in the global market with great specifications at a very affordable price. But it has a lot of rivals, one of which is the Redmi Note 10 5G by Xiaomi. For those who do not mind about the 5G connectivity but prefer to have a better device while still saving a lot of money, Samsung released the Galaxy M21 2021 Edition. We compared the specifications of these three devices in order to let you find out which one is the best for your needs.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G Samsung Galaxy  M21 2021 Edition
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm, 203 grams 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm, 190 grams 159 x 75.1 x 9 mm, 192 grams
DISPLAY  6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), TFT  6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD  6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.2 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.2 GHz Samsung Exynos 9611, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB –  4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, One UI Android 11, MIUI Android 11, One UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Triple 48 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP, f/2.0 + f/2.2 + f/2.2
20 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, 18W fast charging 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W 6000 mAh, fast charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot

Design

If you prefer to have the most modern and beautiful design, choose the Redmi Note 10 5G by Xiaomi. It is the only one that features a punch-hole display instead of an ugly waterdrop notch. Further, it is a thinner and lighter phone than those two Samsung budget phones. It also features a side-mounted fingerprint reader and the Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the front glass. All the devices come with a polycarbonate body instead of premium materials, and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition is the most compact due to its smaller display.

 

Display

If you desire a more premium display, choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition. It is the only one sporting an AMOLED display that shows more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. Unfortunately, it does not have a high refresh rate, but the image quality is more impressive if compared to its two rivals. Redmi Note 10 5G and Samsung Galaxy A22 5G have 90 Hz refresh rates, but they come with LCD panels. The Redmi Note 10 5G is better than Galaxy A22 5G in terms of image quality, but the Galaxy A22 5G has a wider display.

 

Hardware/Software

The MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset found on the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G and the Redmi Note 10 5G is a better SoC than the Samsung Exynos 9611 found on the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition. The winner of the hardware comparison is the Redmi Note 10 5G: both this handset and the Galaxy A22 5G feature up to 8 GB of RAM, but the Redmi Note 10 5G adds up to 256 GB of faster UFS 2.2 internal storage. Unfortunately, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition has a processor built with a worse production process and without 5G support.

 

Camera

The most interesting camera department belongs to the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition. The important difference is not the main camera (a 48 MP sensor in each case), but the secondary sensors. The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition has a better 8 MP ultrawide camera and even a better 5 MP depth sensor than the other devices in this comparison. It is even equipped with a way better 20 MP front camera (instead of the low-end 8 MP selfie snapper of Redmi Note 10 5G and Samsung Galaxy A22 5G).

 

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition packs a bigger battery and it is able to provide a longer battery life thanks to a capacity of 6000 mAh.

 

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition: Price

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G is priced at Rs. 19,349 / $265 in India, Redmi Note 10 5G is expected to hit the Indian market soon with an Rs. 14,590 / $200 starting price and Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition is priced at Rs. 12,999 / $178. If we exclude 5G and the processor, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition is the best device of this comparison despite its very affordable price.

 

 

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition: PRO and CONS

 

 

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G

PROS

  • 5G
  • Up to 8 GB of RAM
  • Wider display
  • Ultrawide camera

CONS

  • Dimensions

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

PROS

  • IR blaster
  • Up to 8 GB of RAM
  • Up to 256 GB of storage
  • Gorilla Glass 3
  • 5G

CONS

  • No ultrawide camera

 

Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition

PROS

  • AMOLED display
  • Bigger battery
  • Better front camera
  • Best ultrawide camera

CONS

  • No 5G

 

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 telephoto lens uses the Hi-1337 sensor from SK Hynix

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Jed John Ikoba
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Samsung‘s latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 has been graded as the most durable foldable phone around. That is because the Korean tech giant seems to have focused on that aspect. The Z Fold 3 doesn’t have anything spectacular in the camera segment as its setup is hardly different from the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The two models feature a 12MP wide-angle camera with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 12MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and OIS.

However, one aspect where the Z Fold 3 differs from its predecessor is in the aspect of the brand of the telephoto camera. A recent report emanating from South Korea ha revealed that the Z Fold 3’s telephoto lens was manufactured by Korean Nand manufacturer SK Hynix. The sensor in question is the Hi-1337 sensor. SK Hynix had announced the sensor in the early part of last year packing a 13MP resolution, 1µm pixels, and 2x optical zoom. One spectacular feature of the sensor is its flexibility, as it can be deployed as a selfie camera and a wide-angle camera.

What makes this news surprising is that SK Hynix is well-known as a NAND manufacturer and its camera sensor business occupy just 2% of the market. The market is dominated by Sony with a 40% market share and Samsung with a 22% market share. But Samsung chose to use a sensor by SK Hynix on its most expensive phone. Surprising!

Obviously, the focus of the Korean tech giant is on the folding mechanism and not on the camera aspect. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 even features a 4MP Under Display selfie camera that is anything but inspiring.

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Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Lite arrive in Business Edition versions

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Pranav Sawant
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Last month, Motorola unveiled the Edge series including the Motorola Edge 20 and Motorola Edge 20 Lite. Now, yet again, the company has released these phones but, the new versions are for enterprises. Motorola has launched the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Lite Business Edition versions with enhanced safety and security-related features.

The Business Editions of the phones are nothing different than the regular versions in terms of specifications. The only difference is that the Business Editions come with Lenovo’s proprietary ThinkShield technology and have some software security features. It comes with two major OS updates and three years of security updates.

Motorola Edge 20 business

Moreover, the devices have the ‘Zero Touch’ feature that allows you to control your phone remotely from a desktop PC. This can be handy when you need to switch and share files between the phone and PC simultaneously.

The Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Lite feature a 6.7-inch OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. The smartphones come with a high refresh rate and modern aspect ratio. The Edge 20 comes with a triple rear camera system with a 108MP main lens, a 16MP ultra-wide lens, and lastly a telephoto lens. It boasts a 32MP camera at the front, The Edge 20 Lite on the other hand has a 108MP main, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP depth sensor.

Motorola Edge (2021

At the helm, the Edge 20 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The Edge 20 Lite has the MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC. The Edge 20 has a 4,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, whereas, there’s a 5,000mAh battery in the Lite with a 30W fast charging system.

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JBL announces new Bluetooth speakers and headphones including the Flip 6

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Habeeb Onawole
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JBL took the wraps off of several new speakers today. The lineup includes a new Flip Bluetooth speaker, the Partybox 110 and Partybox 710, a $99 gaming headset, four new wireless earbuds, and a pair of headphones designed for kids.

JBL Flip 6

JBL Flip 6

The Flip 6 arrives with a full dustproof and waterproof IP67 rating unlike the Flip 5 which only has an IPX7 waterproof rating. JBL has also included Bluetooth 5.1 for stronger and more stable connections. The battery life remains unchanged at 12 hours but you get a dedicated tweeter now. These upgrades have also resulted in a price increase to $130 when it becomes available for purchase in December.

 

JBL PartyBox 110
JBL PartyBox 110

JBL PartyBox 110 and PartyBox 710

JBL’s PartyBox line of bigger Bluetooth speakers also got two news models. The PartyBox 110 and PartyBox 710 have LEDs, USB and TRS input support, and an IPX4 rating. The 110 has a speaker output power of 160W while the 710, which has wheels to make moving it around easier, pushes it to 800W. The former is already available today for $399.95 while the 710 will be available in October in Europe for €749 and in December in the U.S. for $800.

 

JBL Tune 130NC and JBL Tune 230NC

 

JBL Tune 130NC and Tune 230NC

If you want earbuds with active noise cancellation, then the Tune 130NC and Tune 230NC have got you covered. Both are priced at $100/€99 and share similar features such as Bluetooth 5.2, support for Google Fast pair, and of course ANC. The difference is in the design and the drivers. The Tune 230NC has a stem design and 5.8mm drivers while the Tune 130NC has 10mm drivers and a stem-less design.

 

JBL Endurance RACE

JBL Endurance RACE

The Endurance RACE is for those who enjoy running. The pair of earbuds has a TwistLock mechanism that helps to keep the earbuds secure when you are running. You also get 10 hours of battery life on a single charge and an IP67 rating. It is priced at $80.

 

JBL Reflect Flow PRO

JBL Reflect Flow PRO

The Reflect Flow PRO boasts the top features of the Tune 130NC and the Endurance RACE such as ANC, battery life of up to 10 hours, and an even higher IP68 rating. It also supports wireless charging and its case has a pretty neat LED bar instead of a dot like most earbuds have. Of course, it is also more expensive at $180.

 

JBL Quantum 350

JBL Quantum 350

JBL is going against headphones from Xbox, Sony, and Razer with its $99 Quantum 350 wireless headphones. The over-the-ears headphones have 40mm drivers and connect via a 2.4GHz wireless dongle for lower latency. The battery life is 22 hours and a 5-minute charge via its USB-C port will give you 1 hour of playback time.

 

JBL JR 460NC

JBL JR 460NC

JBL’s JR 460NC is designed for kids and it has noise cancellation so your kids are protected from loud noises. It has a battery life of 20 hours and when flat, your child can also switch to a wired connection using a removable aux cable. The JR 460NC is priced at $80 and will be available this month.

 

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Xiaomi EV Company Limited is born, marking the brand’s entry into the EV business

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Jed John Ikoba
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It is no longer news that Xiaomi is planning to enter the smart electric vehicle (EV) industry. But if you think that is a project for the future, you may want to have a rethink. The Chinese tech giant has officially announced the birth of the Xiaomi EV Company Limited, the vehicle through which it hopes to achieve the dream of manufacturing electric vehicles.Xiaomi logo

The announcement follows the completion of the registration of the new company with  Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi, as the legal representative. The new company has a registered capital of RMB 10 billion (around $1.5 billion).

Towards the end of March 2021, Xioami’s founder Lei Jun first announced during a speech the company’s EV business initiative, hinting that the Chinese brand was planning to invest an estimated $10 billion in total in EV business over the course of the next 10 years, with an initial investment of RMB 10 billion (~$1.5 billion. Lei Jun will lead the team himself and the company has already recruited over 300 new employees who are experts in the sector.

The news comes not too long after the company announced the acquisition of an autonomous driving technology company Deepmotion Tech. However, a clear roadmap of how the new EV business will run is not yet gotten. We can’t say if the company is going to manufacture complete electric vehicles or would focus on manufacturing components (hardware and software) for EVs. One thing is for sure though, the company will develop self-driving technology. There is no doubt that Xiaomi is bringing some vigor to the market.

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New Snapdragon Wear 5100 details reveal CPU performance may not get a big upgrade

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Snapdragon Wear 4100 and Snapdragon Wear 4100+ are Qualcomm’s top chipsets for smartwatches that are available now. The chips, which have appeared in just a few watches, are expected to get a successor soon. New details have revealed that the new processor, expected to be called the Snapdragon Wear 5100 (SW5100), may not get a big upgrade in terms of performance, no thanks to its CPU.

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Featured

The guys at Winfuture did some digging and found out that the current version of the SW5100 that Qualcomm is testing has four Cortex-A53 cores just like its predecessors and not Cortex-A73 cores. However, the clockspeed is unknown. The source also states that the chipset is being tested with different configurations that includes LPDDR4X RAM, which is definitely an upgrade over the LPDDR3 RAM of the Snapdragon 4100 series; 1GB or 2GB of RAM; and 8GB or 16GB of eMMC-flash storage. There are also some configurations that have two cameras ( a 5MP sensor and a 16MP sensor).

Just like the Snapdragon Wear 4100 series, Winfuture reports that the Snapdragon Wear 5100 may also have a co-processor that consumes significantly less power and handles tasks such as sleep tracking and heart rate monitoring.

The Snapdragon Wear 5100 will be manufactured by both Samsung and China’s SMIC according to details gotten from the supply samples. It is believed that Qualcomm may be targeting Chinese manufacturers with these new chip.

There is no news yet on when the processor will be announced but it appears there is still a bit of waiting to do. Qualcomm may also want to delay the release so that more manufacturers can pick up the Snapdragon Wear 4100 series which powers just a few smartwatches.

 

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Ulefone Power Armor 13 battery drain test stunned everyone [Video]

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Simranpal Singh
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If you remember, recently Ulefone bombarded the smartphone market with its Ulefone Power Armor 13 featuring a monstrous 13200mAh battery. It goes without saying that you have to try hard to get the battery down in this phone. Would like to see it in reality? Ulefone just released a battery drain test video with, of course, the Power Armor 13 as the protagonist flexing its battery power.

Must See: Ulefone Power Armor 13 Performance Testing & Teardown [Videos]

Usually, rugged phones come with compromises in terms of battery life. But Ulefone changed it altogether and indeed a much welcome addition. As you can see from the video, it consumed only 2% battery even after online streaming music for as long as 1 hour, 2% battery drain after online video streaming for 1 hour, and just about 6% battery drain for 1-hour FHD video recording.

Wait, not over… To much astonishment, a mere 5% of the battery got depleted after continuous gameplay for an hour! Last but not the least, just 3% battery consumption for 30-minute PTT calling. After all these heavy-duty drills, the device had an 18% total battery. So this is the corroboration that with Power Armor 13 you can easily have an All-Day battery even with intense usages.

We need not elaborate on the battery prowess of the Power Armor 13. It’s awesome! If interested, you may go through the Ulefone Official Website to know more about the device.

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BOE beats LG Display to emerge as the world’s largest LCD manufacturer in 2020

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Jed John Ikoba
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U.K research firm Omdia has published a report of the large LCD panel market for 2020. The report covers LCD panels used for smart TV and shows that China’s BOE Technology Group overtook LG Display to emerge as the number one manufacturer in this segment for the first time.BOE Display

The data shows that BOE’s share in 2020 reached 22.9%, an increase of 2.2% from 2019. The LCD market used to be LG Display’s stronghold but BOE supposed the Korean company surpassing LG Display, which was previously ranked first.BOE

LG Display’s share fell to 17.2% which is a 6.7% reduction from the 23.9% market share recorded in 2019. The third spot is occupied by Taiwanese display maker AU Optronics with 11.9%. Cumulatively, the top 3 large LCD makers control 52% of the market in the period under review.

Apart form BOE technology, another Chinese company in the top 5 ranking is TCL’s China Star Optoelectronics which saw a 2.5% increase in its shipment to emerged as the fifth largest large LCD manufacturer with an 8.8 % share of the market. The Chinese company edged out Samsung from the 5th spot which it occupied in 2019. What Samsung loses in the LCD market, it will surely gain in OLED panel shipments as it is ranked as the leading manufacturer of OLED panels.

It is worth mentioning that, according to data from the research firm CINNO Research, in the first half of 2021, global LCD TV panel shipments reached 130 million units, an increase of 2.5% year-on-year. That means the LCD market will once again see a record shipment this year and Chinese manufacturers will likely take the larger share of the market.

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Xiaomi Explorers Program announced for fans, Registrations begin

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Abhinav
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Xiaomi’s Explorers program is back this year.

In 2020, Xiaomi started a fan program dubbed Mi Explorers, where it selected a group of Mi Fans and took them for a tour. This year, the program has been renamed Xiaomi Explorers following the recent rebranding, but the gist remains the same.

Under the Xiaomi Explorers program, the company is searching for fans interested in in-depth knowledge of the brand. Xiaomi is looking for a pool of talented people to use and test Xiaomi devices, anyone before. The community post reads, “Xiaomi Explorers give you a chance to discover the world through Xiaomi products! This time, you may have a chance to use Xiaomi products before anyone else!”

Xiaomi Explorers
Source: Xiaomi

How to register for Xiaomi Explorers

The post adds, “Do you think you are a Life Artist? Are you willing to show the passion of you life through your creative works? Just 3 steps to complete the registration for Xiaomi Explorers!” Xiaomi has opened up the registrations for the Xiaomi Explorer program, and you need to follow three steps to register to become an explorer. First, you need to answer some questions, and then you need to show how creative you are and lastly, share your previous work with the company.

Xiaomi will make the final decision based on the candidate’s ability to produce high-quality content during the Xiaomi Explorers program. The company will inform the selected candidates through e-mail, but there’s no word when the announcement will be made.

Xiaomi MIX 4 featured Hands on 01

Xiaomi has announced a bunch of interesting products recently, like the Mix 4 and the new Cyber Dog. The new Xiaomi Mix 4 features CUP under-display camera technology that utilizes a micro-diamond pixel technology that promises to reduce pixel size and increases pixel brightness. Xiaomi says that the redesigned display technology allows for better camera zone transparency, allowing for a true full screen experience. 

Xiaomi Mi 10 Explorer Edition

Xiaomi has also launched some interesting products with Explorer tag, and one of them was Mi 10 Explorer Edition that came with a transparent back panel.

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Deal: Buy COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch for $28 (Retail Price $35)

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COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch which generally retails for $35 is now available at a discounted price of $28.55 only at AliExpress. This deal expires within 16 hours.

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COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch

COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch

COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch

Key Features:

  • 1.69” IPS HD Full-color display
  • All-day activity tracking
  • Multiple Movement Patterns
  • 8 dedicated exercise mode
  • Sports Data report
  • 24 x 7 Heart rate monitor
  • Blood Pressure monitor
  • Sleep Tracker
  • IP67 Waterproof
  • Music control and notifications
  • 7 day Battery life – 20 days standby
  • Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink

COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch

Generally retailing for $35, you can now buy COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch for $28.55 only at AliExpress. Please note that this offer is applicable to the Black, Blue, Pink, and Gold color variants ordered from the China warehouse. The deal expires within 16 hours, so place your order asap. 

 

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Deal: Buy Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite Global Version for $59 at AliExpress

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite, Global Version is now available at a discounted price of $58.79 only at AliExpress. This deal ends tomorrow. 

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite, Global Version at $58.79 @AliExpress

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite comes with a stylish 1.4” TFT color touch display and an auto-brightness function. The smartwatch features more than 120 watch faces and allows for customization of faces, to make your unique display image. 

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite

To monitor and maintain your health and athletic needs, Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite comes with 11 dedicated workout modes, a 24*7 heart rate monitor, calorie counter, step counter, sleep tracker, etc. The smartwatch also allows you to view calls, messages, and app notifications and play and control your music remotely. 

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite1

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is 5ATM water-resistant and comes with an average battery life of 9 days. The global version of this smartwatch is now available at AliExpress for a discounted price of $58.79 only.  Please note that this price is applicable to the Black, Blue, and Ivory color variants ordered from the China warehouse. This deal ends tomorrow. So place your order asap.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite2

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Corning: Liquid Lens has applications in medical, industrial and AR fields

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Earlier this year, we had reported on LG Innotek and Corning working on Liquid Lens technology that could seemingly benefit the smartphone photography. Now, an from the latter firm had touted the various benefits of this new lens technology.

LG

In an interview with TheElec, Frederic Laune, business manager at Corning Varioptic Lenses stated that liquid lens can help with changing local lengths in cameras. The manager also added that the company is looking to expand the applications of this technology in various other industries like the medical and industrial fields. For those unaware, liquid lens is basically filled with liquid materials inside the physical lens that can change the curvature of the lens by using currents and voltages to control the focal length of the camera.

Laune stated that liquid lens can be used to solve the focal length changing issue, which is when the distance between the camera and subject is constantly changing. He said that the new lens technology can basically focus on a particular object even if there were varying distances in between. Conventional lens technology usually had the lens being placed close to the image sensor or further away from it to maintain the focus on the object. However, these mechanical solutions are vulnerable to external shock and increase the power consumption of devices while being slow.

Corning

So, liquid lens technology aims to be a power efficient alternative, which is more effective and quicker as well. Furthermore, this is the reason why industrial cameras rarely use these lens solutions, as per the Manager. Liquid lens is also durable against shakes external shocks, making it practical in various fields like augmented reality.

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Deal: Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 6 Global Version for $40 (Retail Price $60)

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Xiaomi Mi Band 6 Global Version which generally retails for $60 is now available at a discounted price of $39.99 only at Banggood. This deal ends in 6 days. 

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Xiaomi Mi Band 6 Global Version at $39.99 @Banggood

Xiaomi Mi Band 6

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 features a 1.56” AMOLED full-screen display with 326ppi and customizable background images. The smart band comes in six different strap colors viz: Black, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Olive, and Ivory. 

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 2

To manage your health and fitness, the smart band comes with 30 fitness modes with an auto-detection function for 6 dedicated modes and other features like a heart rate monitor, SpO2 tracker, sleep tracker, stress monitor, female health tracker, etc. The 50m water-resistant band, gives you 5 days of battery life on heavy mode, 14 days on normal mode, and 19 days on power-saving mode. 

Xiaomi Mi Band 6

Generally retailing for $60, you can now buy Xiaomi Mi Band 6 Global version for $39.99 only at Banggood. Please note that this deal is applicable to the black color variant ordered from the HK warehouse. This deal ends in 6 days. So place your order asap. 

 

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