TCL L10 Pro launched with 6.22-inch HD+ display, 13MP triple cameras, 128GB storage

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Sep 3, 2021

TCL announced the TCL L10 Pro smartphone in Brazil. It is a low-budget smartphone powered a Unisoc processor. It has a tall aspect ratio, a 13-megapixel triple camera unit, a large internal storage, and a decent battery. Here is all the information on the specs, features, and pricing of the L10 Pro.

TCL L10 Pro specifications and features

The TCL L10 Pro has a 6.22-inch LCD Panel with a waterdrop notch display and a noticeable chin. IT supports an HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate.

The display notch houses a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Its polycarbonate rear has a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 2-megapixel depth helper. The rear shell of the device also features a fingerprint scanner.

The Unisoc SC9863A chipset powers the TCL L10 Pro with 4 GB of RAM. The device offers massive internal storage of 128 GB. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot.

It has a 4,000mAh battery to keep the lights on. The device offers other features such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a USB port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and Android 10 OS.

TCL L10 Pro pricing and availability

The TCL L10 Pro is priced at BRL 1,299 (~$250) in Brazil. It is unclear whether the device will be heading any other markets.

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Redmi Buds 3 China launch date set for September 6

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 3, 2021

At the end of May, Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, launched a new pair of truly wireless earphones called Redmi AirDots 3 Pro. A little over three months later, the brand has announced to release yet another TWS product called Redmi Buds 3.

According to the official Redmi Weibo account, the Redmi Buds 3 will be launched on September 6. This product will be the brand’s first semi in-ear wireless earphones.

The brand has even shared a render of the audio accessory. As per the image, the buds will have an Apple Airpods-esque design. However, the charging case will be square-shaped with an LED indicator and a button on the front.

Unfortunately, the company has not revealed any features of the earbuds yet. But it does hint at the presence of low latency gaming mode.

As per Digital Chat Station, the forthcoming Redmi Buds 3 will arrive with a Qualcomm QCC3040 chipset. He also adds that the accessory will use Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and the buds will be comfortable to wear.

The Redmi Buds 3 will be the third TWS product from Redmi in 2021. The first two are Redmi AirDots 3 and Redmi AirDots 3 Pro. The former was announced alongside the Redmi K40 series, while the latter debuted with the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G.

Realme Pad, the company’s first tablet, confirmed to launch on September 9

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Jeet

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Sep 3, 2021

A couple of months back, Realme had teased its two new products — Realme Book and Realme Pad, confirming the brand’s entry into the laptop and tablet segment. The OPPO-backed company has already launched the Realme Book (aka Realme Book Slim) in a few regions, but the tablet has not been launched yet.

Today, the company has confirmed that the Realme Pad, the very first tablet from the brand, will be officially launched in the Indian market on 9th September. The launch event will take place at 12:30 PM local time.

The tagline for the Realme Pad is “Ultra Slim. Real Fun.” This indicates that just like the Realme Book laptop, the tablet will also come with a slim build. The landing page for the product on Flipkart confirms that the device will have a 6.9mm thickness, which is slimmer than the Apple iPad measuring around 7.5mm in thickness.

Currently, apart from the thickness, the company has not revealed the tablet’s features and specifications. To know for sure what the device packs, when it will be available for purchase, and at what cost, we will have to wait for the official launch event.

As per the leaks, the Realme Pad will come equipped with a 10.4-inch AMOLED display offering a Full-HD+ screen resolution. A Geekbench listing of the device has revealed that it could be powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset.

The device is likely to come packed with at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and we are expecting multiple memory variants. In the camera department, it will feature an 8-megapixel snapper on the front side and an 8-megapixel sensor with autofocus support on the back panel.

The Realme Pad is also expected to have quad-speakers and may carry support for Stylus. For connectivity, it will likely support 4G LTE along with Wi-Fi. The device will be powered by a 7,100mAh battery and we expect support for fast charging technology.

Along with the Realme Pad, the company is also set to launch the Realme 8i and 8s smartphones in the Indian market on 9th September.

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Samsung confirms One UI 4.0 (Android 12) Beta to hit German Galaxy S21 series soon

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Sep 3, 2021

Android 12 has been introduced to the world and there’s a big list of devices already lined up to receive the update. Despite being away from the Android 12 beta program, Samsung is set to find its place among the first few devices that are going to receive the update later this month. After announcing the commencement of the One UI 4.0 beta program in South Korea, Samsung has decided to further expand the rollout to Germany.

The confirmation comes from the official Samsung German community and as expected, first in line are the flagship offerings – Samsung S21, Samsung S21 Plus, and Samsung S21 Ultra. The OEM, however, hasn’t been specific about the timeline, leaving users keyed up. But if Samsung’s previous track is anything to go by, there shouldn’t be much of a wait after the update goes live for South Korean units and can be expected by the end of September.

Samsung, having a massive global presence, may even explore the option of adding more countries such as the UK, China, and India to join the program in the next few days. What remains to be seen is the list of devices that are next in the queue to receive the One UI 4.0 beta update.

Android 12-based One UI 4.0 is going to bring a bucket load of changes to the UI including icons and themes, inspired by Android 12’s Material You design. There will be, of course, more security and privacy features on top of it. We will have a better understanding of the changelog when the update finally begins to roll out.

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Huawei Mate 50 rumored to feature satellite connectivity support for SMS messaging

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Jeet

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Sep 3, 2021

Huawei has been a dominating player in the smartphone maker for years but that is no longer the case. Although the company has been struggling to get a foothold after getting sanctioned by the United States, it is still trying.

The Chinese tech giant is now gearing up to launch a new flagship smartphone, dubbed Huawei Mate 50. While some details about the device have already been leaked, the latest rumor is about a unique feature of the smartphone.

A Weibo user has tipped (via GizChina) that the upcoming Huawei Mate 50 smartphone will come with support for satellite connectivity when the cellular network isn’t available. The satellite connectivity will be used to communicate via short message service (SMS) in a situation where a cellular network isn’t an option.

For this, the company has reportedly opted for the Beidou Satellite System. It is being reported that because of this new feature addition, the launch of the upcoming flagship smartphone from Huawei has been delayed.

It makes sense for the company to add this unique feature to the Mate series devices given that the Huawei Mate lineup, the second flagship series of the Chinese giant, usually comes packed with the most advanced technology available.

The satellite communication feature proves that Huawei is still trying to innovate in the smartphone space and hasn’t given up on the mobile phone business despite being severely restricted by the United States sanctions. But do note that the satellite communication feature isn’t confirmed by Huawei and it currently looks like speculation.

The Huawei P50 series smartphones, which are usually launched in the first quarter of the year, have been delayed and are now expected to get launched this month. Because of this, the Mate 50 lineup is now expected to get launched in the first half of 2022.

Apple is also expected to add satellite communication support for the iPhones using which users can text first responders and report incidents such as plane crashes, sinking boats, fires, and more. The feature, which is likely to be called “Emergency Message via Satellite” would be integrated into the Messages app as a third option after SMS and iMessage and would be identified by a gray text bubble.

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Ineligible Windows 11 PCs are being booted out of Windows Insider Program

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Sep 3, 2021

Being an iteration that included radical changes, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 will not bring joy to the older PCs. Among the CPUs that were cut off the list are the 6th gen and 7th gen Intel processors. AMD processors were in no good shape either. But that didn’t stop enthusiasts from getting their hands on the next-gen Windows, and they went for it anyway. Previously, Microsoft allowed these older PCs to at least test out the new Windows version. But as we move closer to the stable release date, the process of kicking out unsupported PCs has begun.

Earlier, users who were already in the Dev and Beta channels with unsupported hardware were allowed to stay in the program till the stable version was out. Upon its arrival, they’d have to be turned back to Windows 10 21H2 build. But now, Microsoft has already begun to filter out ineligible devices and prompting them to go back to Windows 10 to keep the update cycle running.

Microsoft has now dropped ineligible systems from the Insider program and tells them to install Windows 10. pic.twitter.com/zfALanmcuq

— BetaWiki (@BetaWiki) August 31, 2021

Microsoft continued to air pre-release builds on unsupported CPUs, namely 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2 which eventually became the stepping stones to the big upgrade, apparently letting a big chunk of ineligible devices be part of the Windows 11 program. This explains why the company allowed Insiders and Dev channels to sneak into the new version. With the older PCs testing out the earlier builds, Microsoft used that data to formulate a conclusion that eligible PCs had negligible crashes, at around 0.2%, while ineligible PCs had 52% more crash incidents.

So now, it’s time to move back to where your older PCs belong. For the systems that are being deported back to Windows 10, you may still have a chance to run Windows 11 by installing it via ISO.

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Vivo V2130A Dimensity 900 phone’s full specifications leaked through TENAA listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 3, 2021

Last month, a Vivo phone with model number V2130A and its variant V2131A was spotted at the Google Play Console with some specifications. The listings revealed that the V2130A / V2131A are powered by the Dimensity 900 chipset. Today, the V2130A received approval from the TENAA telecom authority of China. The certification has revealed all the important specifications of the device.

Vivo V2130A specifications

The mysterious V2130A Vivo smartphone measures 160.87 x 74.28 x 7.49mm and weighs 175 grams. It is likely to arrive in colors like Mirror Black, Cyan, and Light. The appearance of the device is not known since its images are not available in the TENAA listing.

Vivo Dimensity 900 phone — Vivo’s upcoming Dimensity 900 | image source: Google Play Console

The V2130A has a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint reader. It draws power from a 3,970mAh rated battery and it features a 2.4GHz octa-core processor, which appears to be Dimensity 900 chip.

The device is likely to arrive in 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB RAM variants in China. It may offer storage choices like 128 GB and 256 GB. The device will come preloaded with Android 11 OS.

The rear camera unit of V2130A has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel secondary lens, and a 2-megapixel camera. For video calls and selfies, it is fitted with a 32-megapixel front camera.

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

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Jeet

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Sep 3, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WhatsApp fined €225 million for breaching EU data privacy rules

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Jeet

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Sep 3, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vivo X70 Pro+ specifications emerge through TENAA appearance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 3, 2021

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

Vivo X70 Pro+ specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 3, 2021

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

Vivo X70 specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 2, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 2, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 2, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 2, 2021

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

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

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

Design

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

Display

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

Hardware/Software

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

Camera

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

Battery

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

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

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

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

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G

PROS

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

CONS

Dimensions

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

PROS

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

CONS

No ultrawide camera

Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition

PROS

AMOLED display
Bigger battery
Better front camera
Best ultrawide camera

CONS

No 5G

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 2, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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Pranav

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Sep 2, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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JBL announces new Bluetooth speakers and headphones including the Flip 6

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 2, 2021

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

JBL Flip 6

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

JBL PartyBox 110 and PartyBox 710

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

JBL Tune 130NC and Tune 230NC

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

JBL Endurance RACE

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

JBL Reflect Flow PRO

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

JBL Quantum 350

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

JBL JR 460NC

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

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 2, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 2, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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