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Xiaomi confirms the Redmi 10 Prime will feature an Helio G88 chip just like the Redmi 10

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Jed John Ikoba
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Over the last couple of days, Xiaomi‘s India arm has been teasing an upcoming smartphone which was later confirmed to be the Redmi 10 Prime. The tech giant has equally confirmed that the smartphone will go official in India on September 3. Redmi 10 Prime

Again, Xiaomi has revealed another interesting detail about the Redmi 10 Prime. The device is confirmed to feature the latest MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. Ordinarily, this wasn’t supposed to generate too much interest considering that the G88 powers the Redmi 10 that was launched for the global market a few weeks back. However, Xiaomi has often released the Indian model with a different chipset. For reference, the Redmi 9 packs an Helio G35 chip while the Indian Redmi 9 Prime features an Helio G80 SoC.

Furthermore, the development would make the Redmi 9 Prime the first device with an Helio G88 chipset to hit India. The chipset was announced only recently alongside the Helio G90. It succeeds the older Helio G80 and G85 chipsets and arrives with features such as support for a 90Hz refresh rate support, LPPDR4x RAM, and eMMC 5.1 storage. It also supports up to 64-megapixel cameras, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0.

The teaser page shared by Xiaomi India head Manu Kuma Jain also suggests a “superstar camera” onboard the 10 Prime. This is likely the same as the 50MP main shooter on the global version. We expect the Redmi 10 Prime to feature the same design as the Redmi 10. The device is also touted to be a significant upgrade over the Redmi 9 Prime and the Snapdragon 662-powered Redmi 9 Power.

If that be the case, the device will sport a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with an FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display also comes with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The phone will come in 4GB/6GB LPDDR4x RAM versions as well as 64GB and 128GB expandable storage options.

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realme C21 bags Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The realme C21 debuted in March. Despite launching in 2021, the handset was introduced with realme UI based on Android 10. Now, over five months after its release, the phone has started receiving the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 update.

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The realme C21 made its way to India in April. The Android 11 update is currently live for this version of the handset. The latest software build for the device arrives with firmware version RMX3201_11_C.02.

The brand is yet to make an official announcement on realme Community. However, as per RMUpdate, the new update weighs around 500MB for users who were already running the beta build.

The realme UI 2.0 stable update for realme C21 is said to be pushed in batches. In simpler words, it is only available for a select few users at the moment. But like any other OTA update, it should reach all the users in the coming days.

The realme C series phones are knowwn for receiving only one major Android (realme UI) update. Hence, we don’t think the realme C21 will be eligible for the Android 12 update.

On the other hand, the newly launched realme C21Y might get the Android 12 update in the future. Because this smartphone debuted with Android 11, unlike the vanilla realme C21.

 

 

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Vivo patents phone with a detachable in-display camera module

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Sean
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Vivo has recently been granted a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The patent is for a new and innovative design that showcases a smartphone that features a detachable under display selfie camera module.

VivoThe Chinese smartphone maker’s patent (Via MySmartPrice) describes an in display camera module that can be removed from the body of the handset. This detachable camera odule will slot into one of the top corners of the smartphone, allowing it to be seamless with the body without any visible bulge. Furthermore, the device will still offer a full front screen experience with or without this module being attached with it. Under display camera technology is already a reality and has been available in the commercial market for a while now. So the design, while innovative, isn’t exactly outlandish.

Although, the patent is quite detailed with schematics revealing a release mechanism that allows users to detach the camera unit. Additionally, it also describes two moving procedures that lets the module rotate outwards to serve as a typical selfie shooter. The module itself will house its own lens element and will be independent from a lens attached to the display. In other words, it would work functionally similar to a pop up cameraVivoWhile the design is interesting, its practicality and use is still questionable. Having a removable camera might be useful as it can act as a remote camera that one can place and take images from by controlling it from their smartphone. Although, it is unknown if the module supports any wireless receivers. Keep in mind that this is just a patent at the moment, and could just be the company’s attempt to cover all bases.

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Grab Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra with a $40 discount via Giztop [Coupon Inside]

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Simranpal Singh
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is quite favourite among high-end smartphone buyers. The premium features, top-notch hardware and competitive pricing is aiding towards the success of the Mi 11 Ultra. A similar discount of $40 is now available via Giztop upon using a coupon code XM11U30 on the checkout page.

Must See: Deal: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra gets a $50 discount Coupon via Giztop

It is available in two colour options of Ceramic White and Ceramic Black. Moreover, the buyers can choose between different storage options of 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant. There’s also an option to either boot Original MIUI 12.5(English) or Global ROM(Multi-Language) while buying the smartphone from Giztop.

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Coupon Code: XM11U30

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Specifications

Xiaomi bundles a 6.81–inch curved Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 180 Hz touch sampling rate. The display further sports an HDR10+, high DCI-P3 coverage along with a 2K resolution. It is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SoC coupled with an Octa-core processor Adreno 660 GPU.

In the camera department, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra carries a triple-rear camera module featuring a 50MP primary sensor with 61-degree FoVs, a 48MP ultra-wide sensor and a 48MP tele macro camera with 5x optical zoom.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra consists of a 5000 mAh battery with 67W wired and wireless fast charging. It also offers 10W reverse wireless charging. The presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor, WiFi 6 connectivity, dual-sim slot, etc enhances the overall value of the smartphone.

It’s is a golden chance to get the smartphone anywhere around the globe with an additional $40 discount from Giztop.

Related: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra open sale to commence in India from July 15

OnePlus India reportedly offering free battery replacement for some older models

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Jed John Ikoba
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There are reports that OnePlus has begun a scheme to give battery replacements for some of its older models in India, at a minimal fee for labor. The smartphones that will enjoy battery replacement are the OnePlus 3, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 6, and OnePlus 6T.

The scheme is already operational, and owners of the devices can walk into any OnePlus store to request the service. However, if you don’t want to walk into a store for the battery replacement, you can book the service online instead, but in that case, you’re only getting a 50% discount.

There is no official reason given for the move but it may not be unconnected with the fact that the company’s inventory of the stated spare batteries has remained stagnant for an extended period. In addition, these batteries are rather old and it’s unlikely that there would be a spike in demand for them. OnePlus, therefore, is seeking customer goodwill and loyalty by the gesture, although several options are open for its disposal of the inventory.

It is unclear how long this promo had been and how long it will remain, although we would feel that it remains while the stock lasts. One thing is also sure, lots of OnePlus models in the category will benefit from this incentive program. It remains a secret what the quantum of devices are expected to benefit from the battery replacement program. OnePlus is also mum on the number of unused batteries in its inventory.

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Redmi Note 10, POCO M3 get even more expensive in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Earlier this week, news broke out that Xiaomi had reportedly halted the production of the Redmi Note 10 in Indonesia. The reason stated was ‘semiconductor shortage’. Due to this very same cause, the company has been increasing the price of the handset in India since its launch. Today, the Redmi Note 10 has received yet another price hike in the country alongside the POCO M3.

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The Redmi Note 10 is getting expensive in India every other week.  Just at the beginning of this month, the phone’s price was increased for the fourth time. The handset’s price has been now incremented the fifth time already.

The latest ₹500 price hike is only applicable to the base 4GB + 64GB variant. This version of the device now costs ₹13,999. For those unaware, the same storage configuration debuted at only ₹11,999 in March. In other words, its price has been increased by ₹2000 since its release. Whereas, the 6GB + 128GB continues to sell at ₹15,499, which happens to be ₹1,500 more than its launch price.

On the other hand, the POCO M3 received its second hike in India at the end of July. A new 4GB + 64GB variant was also introduced at that time. Now, the third price hike for the phone increases the price of this new version as well as the mid variant by ₹500.

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This means the POCO M3 in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 64GB now retail for ₹10,999 and ₹11,999 instead of ₹10,499 and ₹11,499.

The Redmi Note 10 and the POCO M3 were released as the best value for money smartphones in their segment in India. But unfortunately, due to the recent price hikes, these devices can no longer be called that.

 

 

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Samsung Electronics may raise foundry prices similar to TSMC: Report

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Sean
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Samsung Electronics is expected to raise its foundry prices similar to the recent price hike from TSMC. The news arrives as the recent surge in demand has overtaken the supply and massive investment that is required to keep up with the increased production.

SamsungAccording to a KedGlobal report, major foundries are hiking prices due to the sizeable demand that has hurt profitability since a large sum of investment is needed to expand existing production capacities. So recently, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.) had decided to ramp up prices on its products by about 20 percent, as per local reports. Similarly, the third largest foundry, UMC (United Microelectronics Corp) is also planning on hiking its prices in September, November, and even early next year as well.

The Taiwanese chipmakers have already increase the prices by about 10 to 20 percent in the first half of this year. And now, it seems that the South Korean tech giant is also planning on following suit. The world’s largest memory chipmaker’s vice president Suh Byung-hoon added that “We will rationalize foundry prices,” after it announced its earnings in the second quarter of this year. Furthermore, the brand also expected revenue from its foundry business unit to rise more than 20 percent this year.

SamsungSeoul National University’s professor Jaeyong Song expects that the price hike will arrive in the fourth quarter of this year. Song further added that “Samsung’s production line is so full that it outsourced production of some application processors for Galaxy.” The industry is expecting these prices to remain high until major foundries complete their planned capacity expansions that began due to the massive demand.

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Ulefone commences “End of Season Sale” with massive discounts via AliExpress

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Simranpal Singh
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Ulefone once again enabled massive discounts on its popular and newly-launched smartphones. Amid the ongoing midsummer carnival, Ulefone is also offering up to 70% discount via AliExpress from 23-27 August. The interested buyers can save a lot under the “End of Season Sale”. The recently launched Ulefone Armor 12 5G is also on sale along with some other prominent Ulefone smarthpones.

Must See: Ulefone Armor 12 5G rugged phone with Dimensity 700 SoC on pre-sale for $199.99

Ulefone “End of Season Sale” brings discounts across the Ulefone Armour 13, Armor 8, Armor 10 5G, Armor 9, Armor X8 and other smartphones. Here are the details of each offer and discount:

Ulefone Armor 12 5G

Recently released Ulefone Armor 12 5G smartphone was launched a few weeks ago featuring some high-end specifications. It is powered with Dimensity 700 SoC which is coupled with 5G support. The smartphone features 8GB RAM for flawless multitasking and 128GB storage. It is a dual 5G standby smartphone that runs on Android 11 OS. There’s a 6.52-inch large display, anti-bacterial additive, dual HiFi speakers, face unlock, fingerprint unlock, NFC and four navigation systems.

It is available at a special 30% discount price of $279.99.

Ulefone Power Armor 13

The smartphone is now available with a 40% discount price of $299.99. Ulefone Power Armor 13 comes with a 13200 mAh battery, Helio G95 SoC, 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The smartphone further houses a 1 TB expandable storage, 6.81-inch FHD+ display, and IP68/IP69K rating.

Other smartphones

  • Ulefone Armor 8 Pro – 36% off – $159
  • Ulefone Armor 10 5G – 46% off – $359.99
  • Ulefone Armor 9 – 33% off – $401.99
  • Ulefone Armor X8 – 43% off – $113.99

It is a limited-time discount as only a couple of days are left for the “End of Season Sale”. Extra discount coupons are available for buyers residing in Russia, Brazil, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. You can know more about the ongoing discounts and offers by heading to the official Ulefone Store.

Related: Ulefone Armor 12 Dual 5G smartphone launches with Dual-HiFi Speaker and Antibacterial coating

Over 1 million Gamers exposed to hackers by known Android game developer from China

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Sean
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A research team has just discovered a data breach that belongs to a known mobile game developer from China. This data breach contained information that exposes more than a million gamers to potentially being hacked.ChinaAccording to the research team from vpnMentor, popular android game developer EskyFun was using an unsecured server to store vast amounts of data collected from users on its games. Notably, a lot of the data collected by the company was quite sensitive and the team noted that there was no reason for a video game company to keep detailed files on its users. Since this sensitive data is not secured, EskyFun has potentially exposed all of these users to fraud, hacking, and other harm (like ransomware) from those with malicious intent.

For those unaware, EskyFun Entertainment Network Limited is a mobile game publisher from China that has numerous popular Android titles under its belt. This includes games that are based around role playing and fantasy genre, with total downloads being over 1.5 million. Furthermore, the games affected by this data leak includes Rainbow Story: Fantasy MMORPG (500,000+ downloads), Metamorph M (100,000+ downloads), Dynasty Heroes: Legends of Samkok (1,000,000+ downloads).

 

ChinavpnMentor’s research team discovered the data breach back in July 2021 and had immediately informed the publisher. However, the company did not respond and a second attempt at contact was made a few weeks after. After which, the team also contacted Hong Kong CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team), which led to the issue being addressed soon after.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series, Galaxy Buds 2 pricing & availability for India revealed

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Sean
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Samsung has just recently launched the new Galaxy Watch 4 series and Galaxy Buds 2 TWS earbuds alongside its two new foldable smartphones. While the company initially released the new products in the US and UK, it has now revealed pricing details and availability for the Indian market as well.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

The new Galaxy Watch 4 series will be available in India for pre orders starting from August 30 on major online and offline stores. Meanwhile, the latest smartwatch from the South Korean tech giant will officially go on sale starting from 10th September 2021. The base Galaxy Watch 4 will be available in multiple color variants including Pink Gold, Black, and Silver for the 40mm model and Black, Green, and Silver for the 44mm model. On the other hand, the Class variant will arrive in just two colors, namely Black and Silver. So here are the pricing for the two models:

  • Galaxy Watch 4 (40mm, Bluetooth) –  23,999 INR (roughly $325)
  • Galaxy Watch 4 (40mm, LTE) – 28,999 INR (roughly $390)
  • Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm, Bluetooth) – 26,999 INR (roughly $365)
  • Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm, LTE) – 31,999 INR (roughly $430)
  • Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (42mm, Bluetooth) – 31,999 INR (roughly $430)
  • Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (42mm, LTE) – 36,999 INR (roughly $500)
  • Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (46mm, Bluetooth) – 34,999 INR (roughly $475)
  • Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (46mm, LTE) – 39,999 INR (roughly $540)

Notably, Samsung is also offering 6,000 INR (roughly $80) worth of e voucher on pre booking of the Galaxy Watch 4 series and is also offering cashback offers worth 3,000 INR (roughly $40) from select banks as well.

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Arriving at the Galaxy Buds 2, the company is launching its latest true wireless earbuds for a price of 11,999 INR (roughly $160), which will be available in four colors, namely White, Graphite, Olive Green, and Lavendar. The new earphones will also be available for pre orders on August 30, with its first sales starting from September 10 as well. Pre booking the new earbuds will have users receive an e voucher worth 3,000 INR along with cashback options worth 1,200 INR (roughly $16) from select banks.

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Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) beta program could be just around the corner

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Google is scheduled to release Android 12 Stable in September. Smartphone makers are also expected to unveil their version of the latest Android at around the same time. For instance, OPPO could announce ColorOS 12 on September 13. Similarly, according to new reports, Samsung might also introduce One UI 4.0 in the same month.

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Samsung is the only major Android OEM not participating in the official Android 12 Beta program. It’s not new as the South Korean tech giant has never joined hands with Google in this regard. However, the company is known for running its own beta program for its mobile software like any other OEM. 

Late last month, Samsung officially teased the arrival of One UI 4.0 beta based on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21 series. A tipster even revealed that the beta initiative might kick off by late August. Unfortunately, there has been not a single from the company regarding it so far.

On the bright side, a Galaxy S21 Ultra has been spotted running Android 12 on Geekbench. Likewise, Samsung has updated its One Hand Operation+ app to add support for Android 12.

This clearly suggests that Android 12-based One UI 4.0 beta builds are ready and are being tested by Samsung. It’s only a matter of time the firm starts recruiting public beta testers.

One of the main highlights of Android 12 is ‘Material You’ design. As of now, it’s not known whether Samsung will be implementing it. What we know is that the latest software is said to bring optimization for Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100 and a revamped Samsung Notes app.

 

 

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iQOO announces INR 500,000 All Star Cup Tournament for BGMI

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Sean
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iQOO has just announced a new tournament for Battlegrounds Mobile India. The new All Stars Cup for the popular mobile game will be held in partnership with Krafton and Esports XO and will feature a price pool of 500,000 INR (roughly about 6,800 US Dollars).

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As per the official press release, the Chinese smartphone maker is hosting its first ever BGMI tournament in India that started on August 26 and will continue on till August 31. Esports XO is the execution partner for the tournament, which will have 16 invited teams competing for a prize pool of 500,000 INR. The prize money will be distributed among the top three teams and the MVP of the event. Furthermore, fans of the game can even tune in for the event live on the iQOO Esports official YouTube channel.

Before announcing the tournament, the brand had also hosted the iQOO Raid Nights, in which, it featured known Indian YouTube streamers like Tanmay Bhatt, Samay Raina and GamerFleet to find India’s next big streamer. Looking at the roster of participating teams :

  • Team Soul
  • Team Tapatap
  • Team IND
  • Team XO
  • Global Esports
  • Redowl Gaming
  • Blind Esports
  • OR Esports
  • Marcos Gaming
  • Revenant Esports
  • 7SEA Esports
  • TSM FTX
  • Team 8BIT
  • Galaxy Racers
  • Skylightz Gaming
  • F1-LS

iQOOThe team that takes the first place will win 300,000 INR (roughly 4,050 US Dollars). On the other had, the team that comes second will receive 125,000 INR (roughly 1,700 US Dollars), while the team that achieves third will receive 50,000 INR (roughly 675 US Dollars). The tournament will also have a ‘Fully Loaded Performer of The Tournament Award,’ which is the MVP of the competition that achieves the highest kills. This person will receive 25,000 INR (roughly 350 US Dollars).

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Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 with Exynos 7884B launched; price, specifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Samsung has announced a new smartphone called the Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 in Japan. This device is a new variant of the existing A21 smartphone, which is especially available through the AU carrier in the country. Here is all the information on the specs, features, and pricing of the new Samsung phone.

Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 specifications and features

The Galaxy A21 Simple has a 5.8-inch waterdrop notch display. The TFT screen offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it has a front camera of 5-megapixel. Its back panel has a single 13-megapixel camera and an LED flash.

The modest Exynos 7884B is present under the hood of the Galaxy A21 Simple. It has 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. For additional storage, it features a microSD card slot.

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Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49

The Galaxy S21 Simple runs on Android 11 OS. It lacks a fingerprint scanner, but features face unlock for biometrics. It is backed by a 3,600mAh, which can be charged through a 10W charger. It comes with connectivity options like 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

What’s interesting about this device is that it comes with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The handset measures 150 x 71 x 8.4mm and weighs 159 grams.

Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 price and availability

The Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple is priced at JPY 22,000 (~$200) and it comes in black and white colors. It appears that the South Korean company may not launch this device outside Japan.

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Vivo X70t Pro in works, spotted at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Reports have claimed that the upcoming Vivo X70 lineup includes three devices such as the Vivo X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+. Fresh information reveals that the X70 series for China will include another model called the Vivo X70t Pro. This handset has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site today with a few key specs (via).

The Vivo V2135A handset has been spotted with the Vivo X70t Pro moniker at the IMEI database. This moniker suggests that it could be a China-exclusive device like the predecessor X60t series. The X70t Pro’s Geekbench listing shows that it is powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset, which is mentioned as MT6893Z_C/CZA.

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The listing further reveals that it has 8 GB of RAM, and it boots to Android 11 OS. In the single-core test, it scored 866 points and 3075 in the multi-core test. The Vivo X70 and X70 Pro are also expected to arrive with the Dimensity 1200 chip. Hence, it appears that the X70t Pro could be a tweaked version of the X70 Pro.

Vivo is expected to unleash the Vivo X70 series of smartphones in multiple markets like China and India in September. The renders of the X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+ have already leaked. The vanilla will be featuring a 6.5-inch flat AMOLED display, whereas the Pro variant will come with a 6.5-inch AMOLED curved edge screen. Both models are equipped with triple rear-facing cameras and Dimensity 1200 chip. The vanilla model may feature a traditional OIS system, whereas the Pro model may get a micro-gimbal stabilization.

The Pro+ model will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with curved edges. It is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. For photography, it will flaunt a quad-camera setup. The X70 series is expected to feature the Vivo V1 ISP for an enhanced photography experience.

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Apple supplier Foxconn seeks to hire 200,000 more workers ahead of iPhone 13 launch

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Sean
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Apple supplier Foxconn is apparently racing to hire a large number of new workers for the world’s largest iPhone factory that is situated in China. The company is rushing to hire a whopping 200,000 workers ahead of the iPhone 13 series launch.

AppleAccording to a SCMP report, one of the major suppliers of the Cupertino based giant has started fast track recruitments for 200,000 workforce that it currently need to fill in by the end of September 2021. The news arrives as we reach close to the launch date of Apple’s latest iPhone 13 lineup.  As per the Foxconn site’s deputy manager, the process of hiring additional workforce is the “biggest bottleneck” as of right now. Although, Wang says that he is confident that the production site, which is also referred to as “iPhone City” can achieve this goal a the current speed of recruitment, which is also being supported by the local government.

Notably, the large facility can house as many as 350,000 assembly line workers and produce up to 500,000 smartphones a day. Furthermore, in the central Henan province, various local governments have also started processing new recruits for the massive iPhone production facility. These local governments have also employed 100 buses to “pick up job applicants from their communities and drop them at the factory gates.”

AppleThis recruitment drive is likely to better prepare for the projected demand for the next gen iPhone lineup. The new recruits would enable Foxconn to better adhere to the production schedule for the iPhone 13 series. Apple is reportedly targeting to ship somewhere between 130 to 150 million units of the new iPhones in the second half of this year alone and its current supply chain in Asia would be able to produce 90 to 100 million units to meet the initial orders for the new smartphones.

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OPPO A53 5G, Redmi K40, and iQOO 7 were the best-selling 5G Android smartphones in China in Q2 2021

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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According to Strategy Analytics, Xiaomi was the world’s largest 5G Android smartphone brand in Q2 2022. However, only one phone from the company managed to be one of the top 3 best-selling Android 5G smartphones in China during the same period. Whereas, the remaining two were from OPPO and vivo respectively.

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Redmi K40

Strategy Analytics says that the less popular OPPO A53 5G was the best-selling 5G Android smartphone in China in the second quarter of 2021. For those unaware, this budget 5G handset made its debut way back in December 2020.

Further, the second best-selling model was the Redmi K40, followed by the iQOO 7 in the third position. These two mid-range phones are also known as flagship killers as they offer more for what they cost when compared to the competition.

Talking about the international availability of these devices, only the Redmi K40 can be purchased outside mainland China. This handset is known as Mi 11X in India and POCO F3 in the remaining global markets.

On the other hand, both the OPPO A53 5G and the iQOO 7 are exclusive to China. For those who are wondering about India, the iQOO 7 sold in that region is a rebranded iQOO Neo5.

What are your thoughts on the smartphone choice of the customers in China based on the top-selling 5G Android models? Do let us know in the comment section below.

 

 

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Xiaomi becomes the World’s leading 5G Android Smartphone Brand

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Sean
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Xiaomi India has just announced its latest milestone on social media. In the online post, the company stated that it has become the world’s leading brand for 5G android smartphones.

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The Chinese tech giant shared the news through its official Twitter handle and cited Strategy Analytics as its source. The tweet even shared an image posted that stated that the brand was the World’s No. 1 5G Android Smartphone Brand while also adding that it had a 25.7 percent market share in the second quarter of this year. As per the report from Strategy Analytics, the company shipped 24 million 5G enabled smartphones during this quarter through its Mi and Redmi brands.

Furthermore, the report added the launch of affordable 5G smartphones helped Xiaomi get the lead in the market and better compete against other brands. Strategy Analytics stated that “Xiaomi’s performance places it closely behind Samsung, which has shipped an impressive 77 million 5G smartphones worldwide over the previous 10 quarters. Samsung shipped the world’s first 5G smartphones, beginning in Q1 2019.” Following Xiaomi, Vivo arrives second with a 18.5 percent market share, Oppo arrives third with 17.9 percent, while Samsung and Realme came in fourth and fifth with 16.7 percent and 5.9 percent respectively.

Notably, we had just recently reported that the Chinese brand Vivo lead the 5G smartphone market in the Asia Pacific region. During this time, it had a 20 percent market share in the region while Xiaomi had a 19.3 percent market share. So while Vivo lead the market in Asia Pacific, Xiaomi saw greater success in various overseas markets.

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Xiaomi Instant Hot Water Purifier Q600 goes official; now available on pre-order for 2,999 yuan ($463)

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Jeet
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Xiaomi has already launched several water purifiers in the market but today the firm has announced a new product in this category — Xiaomi Instant Hot Water Purifier Q600. It is touted as the company’s first water purifier to support for water heating functionality.

The Xiaomi Instant Hot Water Purifier Q600 is now also available for pre-order in the company’s home market China. Although it’s priced at 3,499 yuan ($540), it will be available for a discounted price of 2,999 yuan (~$463) during the pre-sale period.

Xiaomi Instant Water Purifier Q600

It comes with a dual-core six-stage filtration technology and adopts reverse osmosis RO membrane and can achieve instant hot water at 30℃-95℃. It has a large flow of 600G and can fill a glass of water in about 6 seconds.

There’s also a precise temperature control function that comes in handy when brewing different drinks. To avoid the problem of aging water, when the water usage is stopped, the internal water will return to the RO membrane.

The product adopts “thick film heating technology” and has a heating device in the faucet pipe to realize instant heating when used. The faucet has a dual-pipe design, and room temperature water and hot water are separated.

At the top of the product, there’s a touch panel control for easily adjusting temperature and water volume as well as a child lock function. The Q600 PPC filter element is recommended to be replaced once a year and is priced at 199 yuan.

Additionally, the RO reverse osmosis membrane is recommended to be replaced once every three years, and the price is 699 yuan. The Xiaomi Instant Hot Water Purifier Q600 offers free on-site installation and can be connected to the Mi Smart Home platform.

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iPhone 13 tempered glass on sale via DHGate

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Simranpal Singh
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Amid the ongoing Dhgate Anniversary celebration, a seller has pushed iPhone 13 screen tempered glass for sale before the phone’s official launch. The tempered glass is available in three sizes including 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch. However, the seller has not mentioned specific names of the iPhone 13 series along with the size information.

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Interested buyers can grab the screen guards at a nominal price of 42 cents per piece. However, for 100 pieces the user needs to shell $0, with an additional $2 discount. The price reduces considerably if quantity increases by hundreds. DHgate is offering free shipping to users across North America and Europe.

The 9D edge-to-edge screen protector offers high-touch responsitivity, keeps it at bay from oily stains and prevent dust accumulation. Especially, it reduces fingerprint impressions over the display. Along with 9D hardness, the tempered glass never gets a scratch.

9D Full Tempered Glass is available for other smartphones including iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11, iPhone XR, Samsung Galaxy S21 A32 A42 A52 A72 4G 5G A51 A71, and others. It is a time-limited deal, head over to the DHGate to grab the screen protectors at discounted prices.

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vivo tablet confirmed to launch in the first half of 2022

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Earlier today, in an interview with the media, Hu Baishan, the Executive Vice President of vivo, confirmed that the company will be debuting its first self-developed ISP chip in September. This silicon dubbed as vivo V1 will be present inside the upcoming vivo X70 series. In the same interview, the executive also confirmed the arrival of vivo tablets.

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Chinese smartphone brands are said to enter the tablet market very soon. Xiaomi has already released its first tablets in years earlier this month. On the other hand, realme has been teasing its tablet but it is yet to officially launch it. 

Similarly, OPPO, OnePlus, and vivo are also expected to announce their tablets in the coming days. These companies have already filed design patents and trademarks for the same.

At the end of June, vivo was reported to launch its tablet in the fourth quarter of 2021. Looks like that will not be the case. As per Hu Baishan, the company’s first tablet will arrive in the first half of 2022.

Vivo Tablet Design Leak
vivo Tablet Design Patent

When questioned about other ecosystem products like smart televisions, the executive replied that the company is only focussing on tablets for now. He says that tablets have better integration with smartphones than smart TVs.

Unfortunately, the Vice President of vivo did not reveal anything about the firm’s first tablet. Going by trademark filings, it could go official as vivo Pad. Additionally, iQOO, the sub-brand of vivo is also expected to release its tablet.

Since vivo tablets are months away, we will have to wait for a long time to learn about them via leaks and certifications.

 

 

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