ASUS Chromebook Detachable CZ1 is a rugged Chrome OS tablet for students

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Aug 19, 2021

ASUS has announced yet another Chrome OS tablet. The new tablet comes just a few months after the launch of the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3. However, unlike the CM3, the CZ1 has a rugged design.

The ASUS Chromebook Detachable CZ1 was spotted on the ASUS website by About Chromebooks (via Chrome Unboxed). Though the YouTube video below was uploaded more than two weeks ago which means it was announced at the beginning of the month.

The product page says the tablet is “built to military-grade standards”. Each corner and edge of the tablet has a rubber trim that can absorb shocks such as ”drops from a classroom desk or the dining-room table.”. The back also has a 3D-textured finish that hides fingerprints and doesn’t show scratches. Last but not least is a shockproof cover that adds an extra layer of protection when it drops from heights of up to 150 centimeters. It can also survive up to 15-kilogram force on the lid and bottom without damage to the panel.

Coming to the specs, the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CZ1 is practically identical to the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3. It has the same 10.1-inch FHD multitouch display with TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue-light emissions.

There is a MediaTek Kompanio 500 processor a.k.a. MT8183 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. It has an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing camera. Users also get stereo speakers, an audio jack, a USB-C port, a garaged stylus, and a detachable full-size keyboard with a 1.5mm key travel, a touchpad, and an ErgoLift design. The rugged case also has a free-angle stand.

There is a 27Wh battery inside the device which should last up to 11 hours on a single charge. That should be enough for a day’s use at school. Charging is via a 45W Type-C adapter.

The price and availability details for the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CZ1 are yet to be disclosed by the manufacturer.

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OPPO granted patent for Screen sound production method, an alternative to bulky speakers

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 19, 2021

When it comes to innovative patents, OPPO is one of the Chinese companies with large resources. From camera technology to display technology to sound, we have seen several patents filed by the company, many of which are yet to be commercialized. A new innovative patent filed by OPPO has yet again been spotted.

The patent filed by OPPO Guangdong Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. is for a “Screen Sounding Method, Device, Electronic Device, and Storage Medium.” The filing has the patent number CN109062536B and was first filed on July 23, 2018, but received approval from the Chinese Patent Office on August 17, 2021.

The patent page describes it as a method, device, electronic device, and storage medium for screen sounding, and relates to the technical field of electronic devices. The electronic device includes a screen capable of vibrating and sounding and an exciter for driving the screen to produce sound. The screen features several sound-producing areas each driven by different exciters. A scenario of how this works is given as during video playback, the method monitors whether the video is played in a small window and then selects a target sound area different from the position of the small window of the video. It then drives the target sound area to vibrate and sound through an exciter.

Basically, this is a method for sound production using the screen and without relying on sound-producing devices such as speakers. The patent is likely part of the move to dive smartphones to their thinnest form factor. A couple of years back, bone conduction technology seems to have been a solution, and Xiaomi even utilized it on the first-gen MIX smartphone. That didn’t eventually catch on. We can’t say for sure if this technology will be included in an OPPO phone any time soon.

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Micromax In 2B price hiked by ₹500(~$7) in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 19, 2021

Micromax launched the In 2B entry-level smartphone last month in the Indian market. It arrived with UNISOC T610 SoC and dual rear cameras priced starting at ₹7,999(~$108). Now, just like In Note 1, the Micromax In 2B has also received a price hike in the Indian market.

After almost two weeks of launch, the Micromax In 2B’s price has increased by ₹500(~$7) in India. Now, the base variant with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant is available for ₹8,499(~$114) and the top variant with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage is priced at ₹9,499(~$128). The price increase has been reflected on Flipkart and Micromax’s official website.

Micromax In 2B Specifications

The Micromax In 2B sports a 6.52-inch LCD display with an HD+(1600 x 720 pixels) resolution. It has a 60Hz refresh rate and a pixel density of 269 PPI. The display has a 1200:1 contrast ratio, supports 16 million colors, and has a 71% NTSC color gamut.

As for cameras, the smartphone features a vertical camera setup at the rear with a 13MP wide sensor and a 2MP depth lens. It also has an LED flash below the camera lenses. Upfront, it has a 5MP camera for selfies.

Under the hood, it is powered by the UNISOC T610 SoC paired with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage. It also has a microSD card slot for additional storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and runs on Android 11 out of the box.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus TWS earphones discontinued as Galaxy Buds2 gets launched

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Aug 19, 2021

About two years ago, Samsung had launched the Galaxy Buds Plus true wireless earphones in the market, as an upgraded variant of the Galaxy Buds earphones. Now, the South Korean giant has launched the latest TWS earphones — Samsung Galaxy Buds2.

With the arrival of the Galaxy Buds2, the company has now discontinued the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus earbuds. Although Samsung hasn’t officially announced the Galaxy Buds Plus’ discontinuation, they’re no longer for sale on Samsung’s website.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Featured — Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Also, David Carnoy of CNET has confirmed with two customer service representatives about the availability of the earphones and both of them said that the buds had been discontinued from the market.

Even though the Galaxy Buds Plus have been discontinued, but similar to most of the discontinued products, they are likely to be available for purchase for some time. We expect them to be available at a discounted price.

The newly launched Samsung Galaxy Buds2 comes with a rounder design that has a low protrusion which minimizes wind disruptions and provides a secure fit. They are touted to be the smallest and lightest in the Galaxy Buds lineup so far.

The earphones are available in four color options — Olive, Graphite, White, and Lavender but all four colorways come in the same white case. Currently up for pre-orders, the Galaxy Buds2 is priced at $149 and will be available for purchase starting August 27th.

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Xiaomi M2103E1 is the company’s upcoming TWS earbuds with an in-ear style design

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 19, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to launch a new pair of truly wireless earbuds in the market as a TWS earphone with model number M2103E1 has arrived on Wireless Power Consortium documentation. The certification leaves us with its design and key features.

According to the Wireless Power Consortium, the upcoming Xiaomi M2103E1 is a pair of in-ear style earbuds. It is a TWS device that comes in an oval-shaped charging case. The charging case seems to have an LED indicator for showing the charging and discharging status. On the other hand, the earbuds have a silver-colored layering on the earpiece that enhances their design. They also have left and right indicators on each earpiece.

The listing also confirms that the earbuds come in a White color variant. We expect it to also arrive in other colorways at the time of launch. Additionally, the earbuds will support Qi wireless charging standards.

As of now, this is the only information we’ve learned about the upcoming TWS earbuds from Xiaomi. But, considering this is just the initial stage of its leaks, we expect more certifications and tips to be in the pipeline.

In related news, today, Xiaomi teased the arrival of its Mi Band 6 for the Indian market. Notably, the company shared a teaser poster revealing its vivid AMOLED panel and bigger display. For those who are unaware, the Mi Band 6 is already available in China, and with its launch in India, we expect the company to expand its reach.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 will go on its second sale tomorrow at 10 AM in China

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 19, 2021

Xiaomi last week launched the Mi Mix 4 smartphone in China with an impressive specs sheet. The device offers an in-display fingerprint scanner, 108MP cameras, and 120W fast charging support for under ~$800. It went on its first sale on August 16 in the region and now, it is scheduled to go on sale again tomorrow at 10 AM China time.

Those who missed buying the device in the first sale can go ahead and pick it up tomorrow from Xiaomi’s official website and other authorized retail stores. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is priced at CNY 4,999(~$770) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and CNY 5,299(~$817) for the 8GB + 256GB variant. The 12GB + 256GB variant costs CNY 5,799(~$894) and the 12GB + 512GB is priced at CNY 6,299(~$972).

It has three color options to choose from Ceramic Black, Ceramic White, and Ceramic Gray.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 comes with a 6.67-inch full-screen AMOLED display with a 10-bit color depth. It is a curved display panel with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. One of its major highlights is the in-display camera. The device features a 20MP CUP(camera under-panel) with a 4-in-1 Super pixel sensor. The display also doubles up as an in-display fingerprint scanner offering added security.

It has a triple camera system at the rear sporting a 108MP HMX primary sensor, an 8MP periscope lens, and lastly a 13MP ultra-wide sensor. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging and 50W wireless fast charging support.

Interestingly, the phone comes with a Harman Kardon-powered Stereo speaker setup and has support for 500Mhz Ultra Wide Band. Xiaomi has also stacked a cooling system inside the device that is claimed to maintain the phone’s cool. It boots on Android 11 out of the box and has MIUI on top of it.

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LG reports successful demonstration of 6G data transmission using Terahertz spectrum

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 19, 2021

Korean tech powerhouse LG has announced a breakthrough in its research on 6G technology. It says it has successfully demonstrated the 6G data transmission technology using the Terahertz spectrum. The 6G milestone is the culmination of work between LG and one of Europe’s leading research firms, Berlin-based Fraunhoffer-Gesellschaft.

LG says the milestone was achieved last week in Berlin, Germany when it successfully transmitted data outdoors for a range of 100 meters. The company has also developed a new power amplifier with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft which will help to deliver stable 6G signals on the Terahertz spectrum. The power amp, according to LG, can deliver a maximum output signal of 15-decibel milliwatts to achieve stable communication in the 155-175GHz band.

In addition, LG has also developed adaptive beamforming and high-gain antenna switching technologies for 6G communications. The innovations and new products will boost research on 6G network technology, as LG seeks to put some distance between it and its competitors.

Indeed, the pursuit of research on next-generation wireless communication technology has been intense. Huawei has also indicated progress in research on the 6G technology. It is projected that the commercial deployment of the 6G technology will be in 2029, while standardization talks commence by 2025.

The 6G network offers highly reliable, super-fast internet connectivity with lower latency. There are loads of applications that will be achieved seamlessly with 6G networks, which are still difficult even with the 5G.

We expect more activity on 6G as LG has set the pace. Huawei is one of the companies that has made progress in the development of 6G.

Deal: Buy Xiaomi Mi Recyclable Eco Bag for $11 (Retail Price $15)

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Aug 19, 2021

Xiaomi Mi Eco Bag which generally retails for $15 is now available at a discounted price of $10.99 only at tomtop.com. This is a limited-time offer.

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Xiaomi Mi Eco Bag

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Recyclable Shoulder Bag
Easily Foldable
High-quality canvas bag
Size: 420 x 380mm
Large Print of Xiaomi Label and Logo
Perfect for grocery shopping, cafe hopping, outing, rainy days, and outdoor adventures

Generally retailing for $15 you can now buy Xiaomi Mi Eco Bag at a discounted price of $10.99 only at tomtop.com. Please note that this limited-time offer comes with free shipping. So place your order asap.

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Xbox Wireless Headset gets a cheaper wired version

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 19, 2021

Back in February, Microsoft announced the Xbox Wireless Headset, a $99 pair of headphones for your new Xbox console. If you prefer wired headphones, Microsoft has got you covered with the new wired model called the Xbox Stereo Headset that is also significantly cheaper.

The Xbox Stereo Headset has a similar design to the Xbox Wireless Headset. It comes in black with soft leather-cushioned earcups and on-ear controls. The addition is a neon-green wire that has a 35mm connector at its end.

The product page says it has support for spatial sound including Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Headphone:X. The microphone is adjustable and can be tucked away when not needed. You can still adjust the volume by turning the dial on the right earcup but The Verge reports that the chat/game audio mixing dial on the left earcup is no longer available.

The Xbox Stereo Headset is priced at $59.99 which is way cheaper than the $99 price tag of the wireless version. It is already available for pre-order ahead of its September 21 release date.

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Xiaomi teases Mi Band 6 launch in India

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Abhinav

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Aug 19, 2021

Xiaomi India posted a teaser video on Twitter today, teasing the Mi Band 6 in the country. This is the first official teaser for the Mi Band 6 in India. Notably, one of the brand execs had already confirmed its launch at the Smarter Event next week.

The tweet mentions, “Back with a bang, and this time- bigger and better! With a vivid AMOLED Display, the Mi Smart Band6, offers more at just a glance.” As we know, the Mi Band 6 comes with an edge to edge AMOLED display, and the tweet from the company reiterates the same.

The Mi Band 6 is set to be announced at Xiaomi India’s Smarter Living 2022 event on August 26. The company is also expected to announce newer Mi Notebook models, a smart security camera and a new WiFi router.

Mi Band 6 Features and Specifications

The Mi Band 6 comes with a 1.56-inch AMOLED display having a resolution of 152×486 pixels and a 2.5D curved glass on top of it. The display offers 50% more brightness than its predecessor.

The Mi Band 6 offers more than 130 watch faces, with 60 available on the global unit. It brings the functionality of customizing the watch faces with their photos. The Mi Band 6 also gets the animated watch faces from its predecessor, the Mi Band 5. The fitness band is backed up by a 125mAh LiPo battery, which would last you 14 days.

The Mi Band 6 supports up to 30 exercise modes with auto-detection enabled for some activities, including outdoor running, walking, treadmill running, outdoor cycling, rowing, and elliptical training. It also comes with support for 24×7 heart rate monitoring (PPG) and SpO2 (Blood Oxygen measurement).

Further, the fitness band can also track your sleep and gives data about sleep breathing quality, REM, and nap time quality. It also offers stress monitoring, Female health tracking, and PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence).

The Mi Band 6 comes in six color options — Black, Orange, Yellow, Olive, Ivory, and Blue. The fitness band retails for $60 in the global market.

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Deal: Get Lenovo X5 True Bone Conduction Earphone for $50 (Retail Price $70)

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Aug 19, 2021

Lenovo X5 True Bone Conduction Earphone which generally retails for $70 is now available at a discounted price of $49.99 only at tomtop.com. This is a limited-time offer.

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Lenovo X5 True Bone Conduction Earphone at $49.99 @tomtop.com

Lenovo X5 True Bone Conduction Earphone

Key Features:

True Bone Conduction
All Sound is produced by the patented vibrator
Keeps your ears safe from damage
IPX8 waterproof and sweatproof
Perfect for swimming
8GB storage: listen to 1500+ songs without a smartphone
ENC Noise cancellation technology: Filters background noise for clear voice recordings and calls
Bluetooth v5.0
Lightweight : 25g
Ergonomic on-ear design
Battery life: 6 hours playback

Generally retailing for $70, you can now buy Lenovo X5 True Bone Conduction Earphone at a discounted price of $49.99 only at tomtop.com. This limited-time offer comes with free shipping. So place your order asap.

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Vivo Y21 packing a 6.51-inch display, Helio P35 SoC & 5000mAh battery launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 19, 2021

Vivo has updated the Y-series of smartphones with the addition of a new model in India. The Vivo Y21 was announced for the Indian market with a decent mid-range specs lineup and fairly affordable price tag.

The Vivo Y21 features an expansive 6.51-inch Halo FullView LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. An interesting part of the RAM setup is that there is an extra 1GB RAM expansion option. The phone arrives in 64GB and 128GB storage options both of which are expandable via microSD card.

For photography, the Y21 features a dual-camera setup at the rear consisting of a 13MP main shooter paired with a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, there is an 8MP front camera. The phone equally packs a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that is claimed to unlock the phone in just 0.22s.

The dual-SIM phone runs Android 11-based FunTouch OS 11.1 and equally features a gradient back design. Keeping the lights on is a mammoth 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support via a USB-C port.

Other features that can be found on the phone include a 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, and GPS.

Talking of the price, the Vivo Y21 4GB+64GB variant is priced at Rs. 13,990 (~$188) while the 4GB + 128GB version will retail for Rs. 15,490 (~$208). The phone will be available in Diamond Glow and Midnight Blue colors. It is presently on sale in India via Vivo India E-store, Amazon.in, Flipkart, and other partner retail stores.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite, Redmi Note 10 receive MIUI 12.5 update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 19, 2021

Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in China. On the other hand, the company is yet to deliver standard MIUI 12.5 in global markets. The latest devices to get the latter update in India are Mi 11 Lite and Redmi Note 10.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite In Hand All Colors Featured — Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

The Mi 11 Lite (4G variant) launched in India at the end of June. The handset debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. Almost two months after its release in the country, it has now begun to receive the MIUI 12.5 update.

The latest system update for this smartphone arrives with build number V12.5.2.0.RKQINXM. Apart from bringing new features and improvements, it also bumps up the security patch level to August 2021.

Whereas, the Redmi Note 10 made its debut in India in March with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. Though it is still the most affordable Redmi Note 10 series model, it has become expensive over the months with multiple price hikes.

Redmi Note 10 Aqua Green Featured B — Redmi Note 10

That said, with aging, the phone is also becoming wiser with the latest software update. The new update brings the much-awaited MIUI 12.5 with build number V12.5.1.0.RKGINXM. But unfortunately, it comes with outdated June 2021 security patches.

Like any other OTA system update, the latest software builds for these two phones are also being rolled out in batches. Therefore, they might take some time to reach every user.

Deal: Get Tronsmart Mega Bluetooth Speaker for $35 (Coupon)

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Aug 19, 2021

Tronsmart Element Mega Bluetooth speaker which generally retails for $50 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $34.49 by using the coupon code: 5OLOEFIP only at Geekbuying.com. Please note that this coupon is valid only on orders made from the German-3 warehouse. The coupon expires tomorrow.

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Tronsmart Mega Bluetooth Speaker comes with 40W high power audio, perfect for outdoor speakers. The speaker features Sound Pulse Technology that gives you a loud and deep bass effect and a 28 core high fidelity subwoofer horn which provides high-quality loud audio in the outdoors.

The 3D digital sound combined with the DSP technology enables this speaker to give out pitch-perfect music in any and every environment and with Bluetooth 5.0 you get a strong and stable connection and better range.

Tronsmart Mega Bluetooth Speaker allows you to pair two speakers simultaneously with a single device, to get a True Stereo effect. With Tronsmart you get 15 hours of nonstop playtime on one single charge. The speaker comes with advanced functions like NFC and Voice assistant and sports a touch panel on a beautiful box design.

Generally retailing for $50, you can now buy Tronsmart Mega Bluetooth Speakers for $34.49 by using the coupon: 5OLOEFIP only at Geekbuying.com. Please note that this coupon expires tomorrow. This coupon is valid only on purchases made from the German-3 warehouse. Additional shipping charges may be applicable on this order. So place your order asap.

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Deal: Get VIOMI S9 Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $510 (Retail Price $700) Coupon

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Aug 19, 2021

VIOMI S9 Robot Vacuum Cleaner which generally retails for $700 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $509.99 by using the coupon code: VIOMIS9Z only at Geekbuying.com. This is a limited-time offer.

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VIOMI S9 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

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950W high power robot vacuum cleaner
2700pa strong suction
High precision LDS navigation
Fully improved map management: through APP
Customize and schedule time for cleaning different areas and zones
Automatic garbage dumping
3L large capacity dust bag
250ml water tank
Smart reminder when the garbage bag is full
Single-use mop
Integrated sweeping and mopping
Suitable for different floorings and carpets
5200mAh large capacity battery
3.6 hours run time on a single charge
3 cleaning modes: Tile, Blanket/ Carpet, Solid floor
2cm Obstacle climbing
Supports voice assistant
Colors: Black and White

Generally retailing for $700, you can now buy VIOMI S9 Robot Vacuum Cleaner at a discounted price of $509.99 by using the coupon code: VIOMIS9Z only at Geekbuying.com. Please note that this flash sale comes with free shipping from the Europe warehouse. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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OnePlus 9 RT is coming with OxygenOS 12 in Q4, two new Nord phones too

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Aug 19, 2021

It was revealed late last month that there won’t be a OnePlus 9T phone. While that appears to be true, it turns out there is one more OnePlus 9 phone coming, and a new report has revealed it will launch as the OnePlus 9 RT.

OnePlus 9R Featured 05 — The OnePlus 9R is getting a T-variant

OnePlus 9 RT

Yes, the OnePlus 9R, the new addition to OnePlus’s numbered series is getting the T-treatment. The info comes from Android Central and they say the phone will be launching in October along with a new version of OxygenOS.

The OnePlus 9 RT will share most of its specifications with the OnePlus 9R which in itself shares a lot of its specifications with the OnePlus 8T. So it will have a 6.55-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 4500mAh battery capacity, and 65W fast charging.

The upgrades include a new 50MP primary sensor, the same one on the OnePlus Nord 2, and which was originally borrowed from the OnePlus 9’s ultrawide angle camera. It has also been reported that the phone will feature a higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 870 which means Qualcomm has another Snapdragon 800 series chipset launching soon. We don’t know what it will be called but our guess is Snapdragon 870+ or Snapdragon 875.

The source reiterates that the OnePlus 9 RT will be the only numbered flagship launching in the second half of the year. The phone will also be exclusive to India and China.

OxygenOS 12

The software is also something to look forward to as the phone will be the first to launch with OxygenOS 12. There are lots of interesting new features that will come along with the new software such as a theme store; a private safe for keeping sensitive data including documents, videos, and photos; and a redesigned settings page similar to what you will find on the OnePlus Nord 2 which runs OxygenOS 11.3.

Other features mentioned are a privacy setting that alerts you when an app accesses your clipboard and floating windows that can be resized. One feature OxygenOS 12 won’t get is the new Material You design. Familiar features such as Zen Mode, Scout, and Shelf will return.

OnePlus is expected to roll out a closed beta of OxygenOS 12 for testers soon. It should have been released but it is trying to fix several bugs hence the delay.

Two New Nord Phones

OnePlus also has two new Nord phones scheduled to arrive before the end of the year. At the moment, we can only think of a successor to the OnePlus Nord N10 which should launch as the Nord N20. We are eager to know what the other Nord phone is.

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OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T get August 2021 security update with Bitmoji AOD, OnePlus Buds Pro support, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 19, 2021

At the end of July, OnePlus released the last-ever OxygenOS 11 Open Beta builds for the OnePlus 8, the OnePlus 8 Pro, and the Oneplus 8T. Almost a month later, these handsets are now receiving a new stable update. The new update brings some features as well as fixes.

OnePlus 8 Pro All colors — OnePlus 8 Pro

The latest system update for the OnePlus 8, the OnePlus 8 Pro, and the OnePlus 8T arrive with the following build numbers.

OnePlus 8
- IN: 11.0.8.8.IN21DA
- EU: 11.0.8.8.IN21BA
- NA: 11.0.8.8.IN21AA

OnePlus 8 Pro
- IN: 11.0.8.8.IN11DA
- EU: 11.0.8.8.IN11BA
- NA: 11.0.8.8.IN11AA

OnePlus 8T
- IN: 11.0.9.9.KB05DA
- EU: 11.0.10.10.KB05BA
- NA: 11.0.10.10.KB05AA

The new software update for these smartphones brings support for OnePlus Buds Pro and adds screenshot feature as well as Bitmoji option for AOD (Always-on Display). Indian variants also get the OnePlus Store application, which can be uninstalled.

Other than the above-mentioned additions, the latest update also bumps up the security patch level to August 2021, optimizes portrait mode for the front camera, fixes navigation gestures, and improves system stability by fixing some known issues.

Having said that, just like any other OTA software update, this one is also being seeded out in batches. Hence, some users might receive it quicker than others, while others may have to wait a bit longer.

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro may support 33W fast-charging, Foldable Pixel likely delayed

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Abhinav

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Aug 19, 2021

Google’s upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are already out in the wild, courtesy of Google. Also, we know that both the Pixel smartphones won’t be coming with a charger. A new report sheds more light on the upcoming Pixel 6’s and the rumored foldable Pixel smartphone.

According to a report from 91Mobiles, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro may come with support for 33W wired fast charging. This would be a welcoming change as Google smartphones have been stuck with 18W charging for quite some time now. At the same time, Chinese manufacturers are upping their game with 65W and 120W charging.

The report also mentions that Google HQ is full of 33W charging bricks; however, they are just for testing purposes, so google is collecting them back, maybe to prevent leaks. As per the report, the 33W chargers would be sold separately, so you need to pay more to fast charge your Pixel 6.

Moreover, the report also suggests that the rumored Pixel 6 Foldable has been delayed. There’s not much information surrounding why it has been delayed or when it will be launching. But we can expect Google to give us a sneak peek of the device later at its fall event.

Earlier this month, Google teased the Pixel 6 duo giving us a first look at their design and specifications. Google’s also confirmed that its custom Tensor chipset will power the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The upcoming Tensor chipset is rumoured to be the unreleased Exynos 9855 SoC. The processor is expected to be built on a 5nm process node, matching Snapdragon 870’s performance. The vanilla Pixel 6 would be featuring a triple dual-camera setup, while the Pro model would be coming with a triple camera setup, including a 4x telephoto camera.

The Pixel 6 series is expected to be released later in the fall this year.

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Exclusive: Xiaomi Mi 11T global launch could be in September on this date

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 19, 2021

Just like OnePlus, Xiaomi has made it a tradition to launch a T-variant of its flagship phones in the second half. This year will be no different as details of the Mi 11T series have been floating around. Now, we have gotten info on when the launch will happen.

According to our source, the Mi 11T is scheduled to be announced on September 23 at a global launch event. The Mi 10T series launched on September 30 last year, so there isn’t a wide gap in the dates. While our source says the date is pretty much certain, we won’t rule out the possibility of a change happening due to unforeseen circumstances.

The global launch should be followed by individual announcements in countries such as India, Indonesia, and Nigeria. These are all markets that the Mi 10T series was announced, so we expect the Mi 11T series will also get unveiled there. They may also launch in China under different names.

Leaked specs have revealed that the Mi 11T will have a 120Hz display which is lower than the 144Hz refresh rate of its predecessor. However, the display is said to be OLED this time around and not LCD. It has also been reported that it will have 64MP triple rear cameras and a MediaTek processor. There is also going to be a Mi 11T Pro but its specifications are currently unknown.

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Xiaomi might acquire stake in China Evergrande’s Electric Vehicle unit: Report

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Sean

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Aug 19, 2021

The China Evergrande Group, a Chinese property developer, is in talks with Xiaomi and Shenzhen state backed investment firms to sell a part of its stake in its electric vehicle unit.

According to a Reuters report, Evergrande is looking to sell part of its 65 percent stake in the Evergrande New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Group as per sources close to the matter. As of right now, the NEV has a market capitalization of 12.5 billion US Dollars and a source stated that the Chinese tech giant and investment firms are looking to buy a significant minority stake in the business. Unfortunately, Evergrande, Xiaomi, and the state asset regulators have yet to offer any comments regarding this matter.

As per the sources, the talks regarding the acquisition of stakes is apparently still at the early stages and might undergo changes as well. Earlier this month, Evergrande stated that it was in discussions with several independent third party investors for the proposed sale of certain assets, which included the stakes of its New Energy Vehicle unit. This move is an effort to reduce its debts.

For those unaware, Xiaomi has recently been raising its investment into the electric vehicle based firms and technology ever since it revealed its 10 billion US Dollar plan for entering the EV market. This had also followed closely after it was revealed that even Apple and Huawei were eyeing the electric vehicle industry as well. So, the new acquisition would give Xiaomi EV production facilities for its own automobile business.

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