OPPO MagVOOC magnetic flash charging tech with 20W wireless charging support unveiled

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Aug 23, 2021

Recently, an OPPO trademark for MagVOOC was spotted online. The device is believed to be OPPO’s magnetic flash charging technology similar to the recently launched Realme MagDart and Apple’s Magsafe. OPPO has now officially unveiled the MagVOOC magnetic flash charging technology at the China International Smart Industry Expo 2021.

OPPO unveiled not one but three concept products: MagVOOC magnetic wireless power bank, MagVOOC ultra-thin portable magnetic charger, and MagVOOC vertical magnetic charger Wireless charging base.

The MagVOOC ultra-thin portable magnetic charger adopts an innovative split design whereby the transmitter coil and the main board are separate. This design not only makes the transmitter base lighter and thinner but also prevents the heat generated by the main board from being transferred to the phone. Thus, the heat won’t have any effect on the charging rate. This design is different from Realme’s MagDart magnetic wireless charging technology that requires a fan to dissipate heat.

OPPO describes the MagVOOC magnetic wireless power bank as equivalent to the “external battery” of a mobile phone. The magnetic power bank is compatible with the Qi standard and equally features support for 20W wireless charging and 10W wired charging for mobile phones. The power bank is touted to be capable of charging a 4500mAh battery in just 2 hours.

In terms of the appearance, MagVOOC magnetic wireless power bank is small and portable, which can further meet the charging needs of users in travel and indoor scenarios. The magnet assists the alignment of the power bank with the mobile phone thus removing that challenge.

OPPO didn’t reveal the availability details of the products but popular tipster Digital Chat Station has disclosed that there are no mass-production plans for the MagVOOC magnetic flash charging products for now.

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Xiaomi announces September 15 Global Launch event, likely for Mi 11T and Mi Pad 5

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Aug 23, 2021

Earlier today (23rd August 2021), Xiaomi announced that it will be hosting a new product launch event on 15th September 2021. While the company has yet to reveal which product it plans on unveiling next month, it is expected to launch the Mi Pad 5 tablet series and the Mi 11T smartphone for the global market.

We promise this will be an exciting moment for all of you!

Save the date, don't miss out! #XiaomiProductLaunch pic.twitter.com/DylGw33XSu

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) August 23, 2021

The Chinese tech giant shared the news through its official Twitter handle stating that “We promise this will be an exciting moment for all of you!” Unfortunately, the company did not reveal any finer details regarding the September 15 global launch event. Although, it is likely that the brand will officially announce the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets in the global market. Furthermore, the company could also launch the Mi 11T along with the new tablet lineup as well.

Previously, we had exclusively reported on Xiaomi planning on launching the Mi Pad 5 series in Europe next month. At that time, there was no word on the official date for announcement, but it now seems that we can expect a global release on September 15. Similarly, we had also reported on the company gearing up to launch the Mi 11T next month as well. However, unlike the Mi Pad 5, our sources had revealed that the brand would launch the new smartphone on September 23.

So, Xiaomi might have possibly moved up the date to launch both the tablet and handset together. Or, the device could arrive a few days later. Keep in mind that this is still speculation as of right now, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned as we will be covering the global product launch event and any other updates that surface regarding this matter as well.

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Redmi 10 Prime teaser points to September 3rd launch in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 23, 2021

Xiaomi has got a new Smart Living conference holding in a few days in India. The company has also released a new teaser suggesting a new Redmi smartphone will be launching in India soon. Already, the product page for the smartphone has gone live on Amazon India and Mi.com.

While the exact launch date wasn’t explicitly disclosed, a countdown timer on Mi.com/in falls on September 3rd at 12.30 PM. The teaser also contains features of the smartphone including adaptive display, MediaTek Helio processor, and more. These are indications that the smartphone in question is the Redmi 10. The device is expected to be launched in India as Redmi 10 Prime. For the past few days, Redmi India has been teasing a couple of numbers on Twitter which are all prime numbers, an indication that the upcoming device will be the Redmi 10 Prime.

The Redmi 10 was recently announced packing 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 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 processor paired with 4GB/6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB and 128GB expandable storage options.

The Redmi 10 packs a 50MP main rear camera teaming up with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera. The phone also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and runs on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. Keeping the lights on is a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, 9W reverse wired charging.

The Redmi 10 Prime will be sold via Amazon.in and mi.com as well as on offline stores across India. The price is yet to be disclosed but it is expected to be priced closer to Rs. 10,000 range.

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Apple expected to ship 60 million iPads this year: Report

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Aug 23, 2021

A new report has revealed that Apple is projected to ship about 60 million units of its popular tablet lineup this year. The information arrives a year after the company’s iPad shipments started picking up after the Coronavirus pandemic.

According to a DigiTimes report, the Cupertino based giant is expected to ship 60 million units of iPads in 2021. This news arrives as the company is gearing up for the launch of its 9th generation of iPads next month. Furthermore, the iPhone maker’s tablets are still seeing robust sales into 2021, which carries forward its momentum from last year. Back in 2020, the brand’s iPad sales had grown every quarter, rising a whopping 79 percent year on year (Via PhoneArena).

Now, upcoming ninth generation of iPads is expected to arrive with minor changes sometime next month. Interestingly, a part of the 60 million Apple tablets being shipped this year includes the 2021 iPad mini, which will apparently arrive with one of the biggest redesign the series has seen since its first launch. It is reported that the new iPad mini could feature a design similar to the iPad Pro, with thinner bezels and a brushed aluminum rear panel. Additionally, the Touch ID is also expected to be integrated into the power button.

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realme narzo 30 5G now comes in a 4GB + 64GB variant in India

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Aug 23, 2021

Chinese handset maker realme launched the realme narzo 30 5G in India at the end of June. The smartphone was unveiled in a single 6GB + 128GB storage configuration. Two months later, the brand has now announced a new lower memory version of the device for a cheaper price tag.

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Smartphone brand realme has introduced the realme narzo 30 5G in 4GB + 64GB variant in India. This version of the phone is priced at ₹13,999 in the region. It will be available in Racing Silver and Racing Blue color options.

The new memory variant of the handset will go on sale starting tomorrow (August 24) on realme.com, Flipkart, and other official retailers. The original 6GB + 128GB will continue to sell for the same ₹15,999 price tag.

As far as specs are concerned, the realme narzo 30 5G comes with a 6.5-inch 90Hz FHD+ display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 48MP (wide) + 2MP (monochrome) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mA battery with 18W fast charging support, and realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.

Other features include dual SIM card slots, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot (up to 1TB), and side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Motorola Edge 20 sale delayed in India, Pre-Order now starts from August 24

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Sean

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Aug 23, 2021

The Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion had just recently been announced for the Indian market. While the devices were set to launch soon, it seems that the company had to delay the sales date for the Edge 20 due to certain ‘unforeseen’ reasons.

For those unaware, the Edge 20 was set to launch on 24th August 2021 while the Edge 20 Fusion was set to go on sale on August 27. However, the company has now delayed the launch for the former with pre orders now beginning from August 24 rather than its first sale. Furthermore, it is currently unknown when the American smartphone maker will officially start selling the new Edge 20 in the region.

Apparently, the Edge 20’s sale has been indefinitely delayed, although, the Edge 20 Fusion will still launch on August 27. This handset will be available in the country through Flipkart and other major retail stores. The company stated that “We are glad to see the overwhelming response that we have received from media and consumers for both our recently launched Edge 20 series products. However, due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to defer the sale date for Edge 20, which we will announce shortly.”

Notably, we had recently done a comparison between the Motorola Edge 20 and the OnePlus Nord 2 regarding which smartphone you should buy. While the latter had launched back in July, the Edge 20 was expected to launch a month after and compete with the Nord 2 since the Edge 20 arrives with a price tag similar to the Nord 2, which is 29,999 INR (roughly 404 US Dollars). Although the Edge 20 brings various features that makes it quite competitive at this price point, the device has yet to launch in the region.

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India’s smartphone market projected to reach a record 173 million shipments this year

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 23, 2021

The latest India Handset Quarterly Outlook by Counterpoint Research shows some impressive numbers for the market. The results point to an overall strong outlook for the Indian market, with 5G, feature phones conversion to smartphones, and affordability driving the massive growth.

The Indian smartphone market is in a resurgent mood after a slight dip in 2020, occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic. In the first half of the year, overall smartphone shipments rose to a record 100 million units, while the market share of 5G smartphones grew from 3% in 2020 to 19% by mid-2021. This tremendous growth has led Counterpoint Research to forecast that the market will get to the 173 million units mark by the year’s end.

India with a population of 1.39 billion, is a huge trove of untapped potentials. The 320 million feature phone market in the subcontinent is also up for grabs, as the $75 Jio Phone Next could be a game-changer to drive the migration from feature phone to smartphone by users. As India continues to expand its 5G infrastructure, the demand for affordable 5G smartphones has also been on the increase. Average prices of 5G phones have seen a 40% decline, and the current price of the cheapest 5G smartphone is INR 15,000 ($200). A recent survey also indicated that about 21% of consumers preferred 5G.

The Indian smartphone market has enjoyed a steady growth in the last five years, and the outlook for the next five years remains very bright. After China, the Indian smartphone market is the largest in the world.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE WiFi variant set to launch in India soon

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 23, 2021

Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S7 FE in India in June. The tablet only comes in a cellular variant in the country. Two months later, Amazon now teases the arrival of the WiFi-only Galaxy Tab S7 FE in the region.

According to a landing page on Amazon (via SamMobile), the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (WiFi) will come with an S Pen in the box, just like the LTE cellular model released earlier. Apart from that, the page also highlights some of the key features of this product, which are identical to those of the cellular version.

Earlier this month, Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S7 FE (WiFi) in the US with a different SoC, Snapdragon 778G to be precise. For those unaware, the cellular variant that’s sold in India, as well as other regions, has a Snapdragon 750G chipset.

Due to the global semiconductor shortage, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE (WiFi) launch in India could also have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. If that’s the case, then this upcoming model will be powerful than the already available LTE version.

Further, since WiFi variants are usually cheaper than the cellular models, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (WiFi) for India could be priced below the starting price (₹46,999) of the LTE variant.

Unfortunately, it’s not known when this tablet will be available for purchase in India. The Amazon teaser page merely says ‘Coming Soon’ with a ‘Notify Me’ button.

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro appears on FCC with dual-band WiFi and NFC

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 23, 2021

Earlier this month, the upcoming Lenovo Tap P12 Pro was spotted at Google Play Console. The listing revealed some of its key specs. Now, weeks later, this tablet has been certified by FCC exposing its connectivity options.

Lenovo XiaoXin Pad Pro — Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro with model number TB-Q706F has appeared on FCC. According to the listing, this tablet will have support for dual-band WiFi and NFC. Apart from these two factors, the listing also says that the tablet will measure 286×185mm in dimensions.

As per Google Play Console, this tablet will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. It will have 8GB RAM and will run Android 11.

Sicne last year’s Lenovo Tab P11 Pro was a rebranded Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro, the forthcoming Lenovo Tab P12 Pro could also be a rebadged Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 with some changes since it is said to come with a different SoC.

Hence, we can expect features like an 11.5-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision. The tablet could arrive with 13MP (wide) + 5MP (ultra-wide) dual rear camera setup, 8MP (wide) + 8MP (IR for face unlock) dual front cameras, quad-speakers with Dolby Atmos, USB Type-C 3.1 port, MicroSD card slot, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 8,600mAh battery, and 20W fast charging.

Unfortunately, it’s not known when the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro will go official. Even if it does, it will probably take more time to reach every market, just like its predecessor

Acer set to launch new HD and 4K smart TVs in India in September: Report

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Sean

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Aug 23, 2021

While Acer is known for its laptops that target various segments in India, the company has now apparently planning on entering a new category altogether in the region. A new report has revealed that the company aims on launching new series of smart TVs in the Indian market.

According to a 91Mobiles report, known tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed that the brand will be bringing smart TVs in India sometime in September 2021. The report adds that the Taiwanese tech giant is planning on launching new smart TVs that range from sizes such as 32 inch to even 70 inch screen sizes. Apparently, the new range of smart TVs will be manufactured by Dixon in the region and the TVs will run on Android TV OS that brings support for popular online streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube.

Furthermore, the upcoming Acer TVs will also support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, and HDMI connectivity options along with features like Micro Dimming and Dolby Atmos. The report adds that few models will also sport a frameless design as well. The smart TVs from the brand will be available in 32 inch, 42 inch, 43 inch, 50 inch, 55 inch, 58 inch, and 70 inch display sizes. The HD versions will arrive in 32 inch size and will house 1.5GB of RAM, 60Hz refresh rate, and 3000:1 contrast ratio.

This 32 inch variant will also feature a standard version and a frameless variant as well. Meanwhile, the 42 inch version will offer FHD resolution. Talking about the larger sized smart TVs, the 43 inch, 50 inch, 55 inch, 58 inch, and 70 inch TVs will arrive with 4K resolution. Notably, these smart TVs will be called Acer 43 inch Frameless 4K Ultra HD Android TV, 50-inch Frameless 4K Ultra HD Android TV, and so on. The 4K TVs will house 2GB of RAM, 60Hz refresh rate, and contrast ratio of 5000:1. Unfortunately, pricing of these TVs is currently unknown, although, the price range is expected to be between 20,000 INR to 70,000 INR (roughly 270 to 943 US Dollars).

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Deal: Get New Xiaomi Redmi 10 Global Version Smartphone for $149

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Aug 23, 2021

On the occasion of its world premiere, Xiaomi is giving its Redmi 10 Global Version Smartphone at a heavily discounted price of $149, and you can use the coupon code: EOSSAFF13 for a further $13 discount only at AliExpress EOS Sale for selected regions.

This super deal ends on 24 August.

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Xiaomi Redmi 10 Global Version at $149 (after discount)@AliExpress

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Smartphone

Key Features :

6.5” FHD+ Dot display, 90Hz with adaptive sync display
Quad Rear AI Cameras: 50MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Selfie Camera: 8MP
Dual Speakers
Processor: MediaTek Helio G88 Octa-Core
Memory: 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB
Battery: 5000mAh 18W fast charging
9W reverse wired charging
22.5W inbox charger
Thinner and Lighter Design
Colors: Gray, Blue, and White

You can now buy Redmi 10 Global Version at $149, and some regions get an even cheaper discounted price of $136 by using the coupon code: EOSSAFF13 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable to the 4GB + 64GB variant only. This super deal ends on 24 August.

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Xiaomi is working on addressing proximity sensor issues on its recent phones

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Sean

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Aug 23, 2021

The user community of Xiaomi have been voicing their complaints regarding some of the newly launched smartphones and their proximity sensors. Now, it seems that the company is listening and has begun working on addressing these issues.

As per issues recently raised by a number of users, some newly launched smartphones from the Chinese tech giant. While the exact cause of these problems like the proximity sensor issue is unknown as of right now, but some users believe it might be an hardware issue. Notably, Xiaomi has also recently decided on ending its deal with Elliptic Labs, which was the company’s supplier for proximity sensors (Via GSMArena).

The brand has now entered into a deal with Minghao Sensing but unfortunately, it is unknown when the new sensors will arrive in the company’s smartphones. Xiaomi has also announced that it is working on fixing various issues that has been plaguing its newer handsets and would offer OTA updates to the affected models to re calibrate the sensors. Although, considering that this is a widespread issue, it could actually be a hardware level issue. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when more information is available regarding this matter.

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vivo Y33s launched in India with Helio G80 SoC, 50MP triple cameras, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 23, 2021

Last week, news broke out that vivo Y33s will launch in India today (August 23). As expected, the handset is now official in the country. Let’s take a look at what it has to offer along with its price and availability.

vivo Y33s Specifications and Features

The newly launched vivo Y33s sports a plastic build with a flat frame. The handset measures 164.26 x 76.08 x 8mm in dimensions and weighs 182g. It comes in two colors, namely Midday Dream and Mirror Black.

The device flaunts a 6.58-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2408×1080 pixels (FHD+) and a dewdrop notch. The display has a 90.6% screen-to-body ratio and covers 96% of the NTSC color gamut.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage (expandable up to 1TB via MicroSD card). It runs Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 with support for 4GB extended RAM.

As far as optics are concerned, the smartphone houses a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. Whereas, on the front, it has a 16MP snapper.

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, GALILEO), NFC, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also comes with all the essential sensors like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, and gyroscope

Last but not least, the vivo Y33s is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

vivo Y33s Price and Availability in India

The vivo Y33s is priced at ₹17,990 in India. It is already up for sale on vivo’s official website, Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm, and Tata Cliq. The smartphone can be also purchased from offline retail stores across the country.

iQOO 8 Pro Google Play Console spotted, global launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 23, 2021

Earlier this month, iQOO unveiled the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones. While the vanilla has the Snapdragon 888 chip, the Pro features the more powerful the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. It appears that the iQOO 8 Pro could be heading soon to the global markets as it has appeared on the Google Play Console and Google Supported Devices list.

Android phones that are released in China do not feature Google apps and services. Hence, they do not need any Google certification. The appearance of the iQOO 8 Pro at Google Play Console is a good hint that its global launch is imminent.

#iQOO8Pro Spotted on Google Play console listings! launch imminent

– 6.78" 2K Curved E5 sAMOLED, LTPO, 120hz refresh rate, DC dimming
– Snapdragon 888 / 12GB Ram
– Android 11 based on origin OS#iQOO8 #Vivo pic.twitter.com/GfCzKuDDpy

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) August 23, 2021

At the Play Console, the iQOO 8 Pro is listed with SM8350 Qualcomm chip, which is nothing but the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. The listing further mentions that it has a Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) display, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. Recently, a tipster claimed that the iQOO 8 will be launching in India in September. Probably, the company may start teasing the arrival of the iQOO 8 lineup in different markets in the coming month.

iQOO 8 Pro specifications

The iQOO 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED curved edge screen that offers a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC powered ships with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on iQOO UI based Android 11 OS.

It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 48-megapixel ultrawide snapper. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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Lava launches the Probuds 2 TWS earbuds in India, with 14mm drivers and 23hr battery life

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Sean

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Aug 23, 2021

Lava International Ltd has just announced a new product in India. The device in question is a new true wireless earbuds called the Probuds 2 that will seek to compete in the region’s highly competitive TWS market.

The Lava Probuds 2 features 14mm dynamic drivers that the company claims will deliver powerful thumping bass. Furthermore, the earbuds also arrives with an instant wake and pair technology and Bluetooth 5.0 that offers seamless connectivity. The Indian electronic product maker’s new Probuds 2 offers up to 23 hours of battery life with the earbuds having 5 hours of audio playback while the charging base offers an additional 18 hours. The TWS earbuds also arrives with an IPX5 certification for water and sweat resistance as well.

Lava plans on launching the new wireless earphones on 26th August 2021 on its official online store, Amazon, and Flipkart. The Probuds 2 will be available in India for 1,699 INR (roughly 23 US Dollars), although, the company is offering the earbuds for a special introductory price of 1,399 INR (roughly 19 US Dollars). It will also support Google and Siri voice assistance alongside intuitive gesture controls.

Notably, with the launch of the new Probuds 2, the brand also announced a unique BYOB (Break Your Old Buds) contest, which will offer lucky participants a chance to win free buds. To enter the BYOB contest, participants have to register on the Lava website and pledge to break their old earphones (wired of wireless). The winners will be decided by a lucky draw. The offer for the Probuds 2 will go live on 23rd August 2021 and ends on 26th August 2021.

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POCO M2, Redmi 9 Prime get Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 23, 2021

At the end of July, Xiaomi started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update in China. This update is now finally available for Indian versions of this handset called Redmi 9 Prime and POCO M2. Since neither of them got Android 11 like their international counterparts, the new system update also brings last year’s Android for them.

The Redmi 9 Prime sold in India is a rebranded Redmi 9 available elsewhere. On the other hand, the POCO M2 is also basically a Redmi 9 in different colors. Hence, the two smartphones run near identical software and are receiving the latest update together.

The Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 update for the POCO M2 arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RJRINXM. Whereas, the same update bears build number V12.5.1.0.RJCINXM for the Redmi 9 Prime. Both the builds also come with August 2021 security patches.

Redmi 9 Redmi 9 Prime Featured — Redmi 9 Prime

The latest software builds for these two handsets are being rolled out in batches. Therefore, they might reach some units earlier than others. In simpler words, the update is not available for every user at the moment. However, it should reach all users in the coming days.

Android 11 is the first-ever major Android update for the POCO M2 and the Redmi 9 Prime. We don’t think that these phones will be updated to Android 12. But on the bright side, they could receive MIUI 13 in the future.

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

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 23, 2021

Ulefone formally announced the Armor 12 5G rugged smartphone a few days ago. It received huge applause from the fans and gathered several positive views across the globe due to outstanding specifications and competitive pricing. The device is now open for pre-orders starting at $199.99 via AliExpress.

Must See: Ulefone Armor 12 5G leak sheds some light on its specifications

Beautifully crafted, Ulefone 12 5G smartphone carries a new design with an “X” element inscribed at several places across the device. Furthermore, it is bundled with DImensity 700 5G SoC, 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. A large 6.52-inch display with a waterdrop notch is present to offer a vivid viewing experience.

The smartphone houses a 5180 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. In the camera department, the smartphone carries support for a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor to add a bokeh effect to your photos.

Ulefone Armor 12 5G smartphone comes with an anti-bacterial silver-ion based additive to keep you at bay from unwanted germs. The presence of dual HiFi speakers enhanced the sound experience. Some basic features such as Fingerprint sensor, NFC, quad-navigation system are also part of the smartphone. It runs on Android 11 OS.

Starting today, the Ulefone Armor 12 5G is on pre-sale till August 27 via AliExpress. The first 500 buyers will get an $80 worth discount coupon, and the remaining users can grab the device for $279.99. For more information, the interested users can head over to the official website.

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

Patent reveals Future Huawei Mate series might feature an Arc display with in-screen camera

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Sean

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Aug 23, 2021

A new Huawei patent has just been spotted, which might be for the next gen flagship Mate 50 smartphone. The patented device sports an ‘Arc screen’ with an under display selfie camera.

According to the LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese tech giant had filed a new patent with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office). Looking at the patent, the smartphone features a curved display that covers the entire front side of the device along with both of its sides. Notably, the Mate 40 Pro last year featured an 88 degree edge to edge display with side touch functionality. Now, it seems that the company might be working on further iterating on this display technology.

As per the patent, the new futuristic smartphone sports an ‘Arc Display,’ which is its most highlighting feature. Furthermore, the screen also curves and reaches till the rear side of the device while the sides offer various touch based functionality as well since there are no side buttons. These functions include the volume rockers along with message notifications that pop up on the side display. Although some of these features are already present in existing Huawei smartphones, the company places an emphasis on the side display functions even more and would likely include new features as well.

Interestingly, Technizo Concept also made a render based on this patent, which showcases the device in a 3D model. A major aspect of the device is that there is no selfie camera visible on the front, which implies that the brand is likely working on offering an under display camera solution. Keep in mind that this is still just a patent and we have no way of knowing whether this is actually the Mate 50 or just the company’s attempt at covering all bases. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Motorola Moto G50 (5G) codenamed Saipan appears on GeekBench

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 23, 2021

If there is one thing about Motorola and its naming convention, it is confusing. In March this year, the company announced the Moto G50 5G which bears the codename “Ibiza”. Right now, another smartphone dubbed Moto G50 (5G) codenamed “Saipan” is reportedly in the works. The smartphone has been spotted on the database of benchmarking outfit GeekBench.

Earlier last week renders of the upcoming G50 (5G) codenamed Saipan had leaked revealing the entire design. The GeekBench appearance gives us an idea of some of the key specifications. According to GeekBench, the Moto G50 5G (Saipan) will run on Android 11 OS and will have 4GB of RAM. We expect other RAM options to be available. The G50 (5G) will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset.

While GeekBench details are usually scanty, earlier rumors tip the G50 5G (Saipan) to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ display and will have a 64GB storage option. The device will pack a 48MP triple camera setup at the rear as well as a 13MP selfie camera housed under the waterdrop notch. The phone will also come with NFC support and has a 3.5mm audio jack.

In addition, Brazil’s Anatel listing also shows the G50 5G (Saipan) will cram a decent 4,700 mAh battery under the hood. The phone will also have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and will charge via a USB-C port.

There is no word yet on when the device will launch but we expect Motorola to reveal the launch date soon.

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Realme C21Y powered by Unisoc T610 SoC launched in India; price starts at ₹8,999 ($121)

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Jeet

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Aug 23, 2021

As expected, Realme has today launched its latest entry-level smartphone under its C-series for the Indian market, dubbed Realme C21Y. The phone was first launched in Vietnam last month.

It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display offering a screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. There’s also a water-drop notch on top of the display for housing the front-facing camera sensor.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a Unisoc T610 octa-core processor which is not something that you usually get in the Indian market. However, Unisoc has partnered with brands like Micromax, Realme, and Motorola to bring devices powered by its processors in the Indian market, so expect more Unisoc-powered phones in the market.

This processor isn’t a major upgrade compared to the MediaTek Helio G35 packed in the Realme C21 but it’s a bit more powerful. The device comes packed with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that allows you to further expand the storage capacity.

In the camera department, you get a triple-camera setup on the back consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Connectiivty-wise, it comes with the usual set of features, including 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/, and MicroUSB. There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device also has a fingerprint sensor on the back panel for added security.

The smartphone is running the Android 11 operating system with the Realme UI custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and is claimed by the company to offer all-day usage with a single charge.

The Realme C21Y comes in two color options in the Indian market — Cross Black and Cross Blue. The 3GB RAM with 32GB storage model is priced at ₹8,999 (~$121) while the 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage model costs ₹9,999, about $135. The phone will be available for purchase through Realme.com, Flipkart, and Offline Stores across the country starting from 30th August.

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