Moto G50 5G (Saipan) renders leaked, likely to launch soon

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Aug 17, 2021

In June, popular tipster Evan Blass claimed that Motorola phones codenamed Lisbon and Saipan will be heading to the market as the Moto G60S (launched last week) and Moto G50 5G, respectively. Motorola announced the Moto G50 5G (codenamed Ibiza) with Snapdragon 480 SoC back in April. It appears that there could be another G50 5G for aimed towards certain markets like Brazil. Blass has now seemingly shared the press renders of the new G50 5G.

As can be seen in the leaked renders, the Moto G50 5G (Saipan) will be featuring a waterdrop notch display with a thick-sized chin. The right edge of the device seems to feature a voice assistant key, a volume rocker, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The back panel of the device has is made from plastic that has a textured appearance. Its top-left corner has a squarish camera module that houses a 48-megapixel primary camera, two auxiliary cameras, and an LED flash unit. Its bottom edge features a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB port, and a speaker grille.

Moto G50 5G (Saipan) | Source: Evan Blass

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Earlier this month, a Motorola phone with model number XT2149-1 was approved by Brazil’s Anatel certification site. It is speculated that this device could be the rumored Moto G50 5G (Saipan). The certification could only reveal that it is powered by a 4,700mAh battery. It is likely to carry support for 20W fast charging. The retail package of the device may include earphones and a protective case apart from the handset.

Blass also revealed that the upcoming Motorola Moto E20 is codenamed as Aruba. At the beginning of this month, a Motorola device with XT2155 model number was spotted at Bluetooth SIG and TUV Rheinland certification sites. These listings revealed key specs like a 3,760mAh battery, 10W charging support, and Bluetooth 5.0. While this device is expected to arrive as the Moto E20, some markets may receive it as the Lenovo K14.

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Deal: Get ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $169 (Retail Price $217)

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Aug 17, 2021

ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner which generally retails for $217 is now available for a discounted price of $169.53 only at AliExpress.

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ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner at $169.53 (after discount)@AliExpress

ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner comes with the dual function of sweeping and mopping. The wet mopping function is especially important as it helps to disinfect the whole house. It uses a combination of V shape and floating roller brushes making it suitable for almost all types of floorings like wooden, cement, tile, carpet, etc. Multiple cleaning modes like Edge, Spot, and Auto help you to target clean different areas. It comes with an OBS all-terrain detection system which helps it to identify the terrain and obstacles thereby enabling it with the anti-fall and anti-collision functions. The cleaner has 120 min work time and a self auto charge function.

For $169.53, ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner is a real bargain deal. Please note that this deal applies to the Rose Gold variant only. This is a limited stock offer. So place your order asap.

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Redmi 10 to be first phone to feature the new Helio chipset

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 17, 2021

Xiaomi has been teasing the arrival of the Redmi 10 smartphone for the past few days. So far, it has revealed the design of the phone and has also confirmed that it has also confirmed some of its key specs. The company has now revealed through a fresh tweet that it will come equipped with the Helio G88 chipset.

While the Redmi 10’s launch date is yet to be confirmed, it appears that it may break cover as the world’s first phone powered by the Helio G88 SoC, which was announced last month. The new chip offers 2 x Cortex-A75 CPU cores working at 2.0GHz and 6 x Cortex-A55 cores. For graphics, it features Mali-G52 MC2. As compared to the Helio G85, it comes with support for a 90Hz display at up 1080+ resolution. It also supports up to a 64-megapixel camera. As teased in the poster below, the Helio G88 powered Redmi 10 will offer a better gaming experience.

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Check out the MediaTek Helio G88 on #Redmi10! #LeverUp pic.twitter.com/xHp87gbijv

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) August 16, 2021

So far, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi 10 has a 6.5-inch FHD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. For photography, it will come equipped with 50-megapixel quad cameras. It will offer stereo output thanks to the presence of dual speakers. The smartphone will arrive in three colors such as Carbon Grey, Pebble White, and Sea Blue.

The smartphone was recently spotted on an e-commerce site with full specs. The listing revealed that it has an 8-megapixel selfie, a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera setup, up to 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of native storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

It will come with MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 and offer other features like a side-facing fingerprint scanner, a microSD card slot, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, IR blaster, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It is likely to cost around $185.

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Deal: Buy Cubot X30 Smartphone for $171 (Retail Price $200)

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Aug 17, 2021

Cubot X30 which generally retails for $200 is now available at a discounted price of $171.53 only at AliExpress. This is a limited stock deal.

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Cubot X30 at $171.53 (after discount)@AliExpress

Cubot X30 features a 6.4” Punch full view display with a 2310*1080 resolution. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek 6771 Helio P60 Octa-core processor and comes in multiple storage variants viz: 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. The smartphone runs the Android 10.0 operating system and comes with interesting features like FingerPrint Scanner, Face ID, Proximity, Accelerometer, Magnetic, Gyroscope, NFC, etc.

As for the camera setup, Cubit X30 comes with 5 rear AI cameras with a 48MP Samsung S5KGM1 sensor as the main camera and 16MP + 5MP + 2MP + 0.3MP secondary cameras. As for the selfie, you have a 32MP high-resolution AI camera in the front.

The smartphone is fueled by a 4200mAh high-capacity battery and supports 5V 2A fast charge. Available in three color variants viz: Balck, Blue, and Gradient Green, Cubot X30 generally retails for $200. But for a limited period, you can buy this smartphone at a discounted price of $171.53 only at AliExpress.

Please note that this price is applicable on the 6GB + 128GB, Black color variant ordered from the China warehouse. This is a limited stock deal. So place your order asap.

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Huawei Nova 9 series likely to debut in mid-September

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Aug 17, 2021

In December 2020, Huawei unveiled the Nova 8 5G and Nova 8 Pro 5G in China. Fresh information shared by a Chinese tipster (via) reveals that the company is gearing up to launch Nova 9 series by mid-September in the home market. He also shared some key information about the Nova 9 series.

According to the tipster, the appearance and colors of the Nova 9 5G series will be better than the Honor 50 series. However, its processor will not be as good as the Honor 50 lineup. To recollect, the Honor 50/50 Pro debuted in June as the world’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset.

At present, there is no information available on whether the Nova 9 series will be driven by a MediaTek or a Qualcomm chip. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more information about the Nova 9 lineup.

Huawei-Nova-RTE-AL00-front — Upcoming Huawei Nova phone with RTE-AL00 model number

In related news, a new Huawei phone with model number RTE-AL00 was certified by the TENAA authority of China (via) recently. The TENAA certification has no information on its specifications. However, its images available at the certification site have revealed that it could be an upcoming Nova series phone.

The RTE-AL00 has a Nova branding on its back and its appearance is very similar to the Nova 8 Pro 4G/5G smartphone. The display of the RTE-AL00 features a pill-shaped cutout, which indicates that it features a dual selfie camera system. The rear-facing camera module has two rings, the upper one has the main lens, whereas the second one features three cameras and an LED flash. While it is a 4G LTE phone, there is no word on its final marketing name. Hence, it remains to be seen whether it arrives as a Nova-series phone in the market.

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Mysterious Realme RMX3125’s full specifications spotted at TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 17, 2021

A mysterious Realme smartphone with RMX3125 has emerged in the database of China’s TENAA regulatory body. The specifications that are available in the listing revealed that it will be an affordable device with 5G capabilities. Unfortunately, the images of the phone are not available at TENAA yet. Also, there is no information on the final marketing name of the device. Probably, it could be arriving as a new V-series or Q-series phone in the Chinese market.

Realme RMX3125 specifications

The Realme RMX3125 has 163.9 x 75.7 x 8.4mm dimensions and it weighs 189 grams. The device is expected to arrive in two hues such as gold and purple in the Chinese market. It is fitted with a 6.52-inch display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.

The RMX3125 is powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core processor and a 4,980mAh rated battery. There is no information on the fast-charging capabilities of the device.

In China, the RMX3125 will arrive with 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage. The device will boot to Android 11 OS, and it will feature a microSD card slot for additional storage.

It has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. Its rear shell has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. Since the images of the device are unavailable, it is not known whether it features a side-facing or a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

MediaTek has recently unveiled the 6nm Dimensity 810 chip that works at 2.4GHz. It is advisable to wait further to see whether the RMX3125 is powered by the Dimensity 810 or some other SoC.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 vs ZTE Axon 30: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 16, 2021

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 and ZTE Axon 30 5G are two of the most impressive phones released in the last month. They are the handsets bringing to the market the second generation of under-screen cameras. With these two technologies, the front camera becomes really invisible under the display and the sensor is able to capture a great amount of light despite the presence of an OLED panel on top. But which is the best phone with the under-screen camera? This is a comparison between the specifications of Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 and ZTE Axon 30 5G which will let you find out.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 vs ZTE Axon 30 5G

	Xiaomi Mi Mix 4	Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162.6 x 75.4 x 8 mm, 225 grams	170.2 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm, 189 grams
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.92 inches, 1080 x 2460p (Full HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 2.99 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G, octa-core 3.2 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, MyOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 108 + 8 + 13 MP, f/1.9 + f/4.1 + f/2.2 20 MP front camera	Quad 64 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 120W, fast wireless charging 50W	4200 mAh, fast charging 55W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP53 certification, under-display camera	Dual SIM slot, 5G, under-display camera

Design

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 has a more impressive design because it is built with more premium materials. It has a sturdy ceramic back, an aluminum frame, and a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, as well as the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash proof. The ZTE Axon 30 5G is an affordable flagship and the materials are one of its compromises. It has a glass back and a plastic frame, but it is very thin and pretty lightweight, while Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is thicker and heavier. Besides the under-screen camera, these phones feature in-display fingerprint readers for authentication.

Display

The ZTE Axon 30 5G has an amazing display, but it can not compete with the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4. The latest Xiaomi innovative flagship has an AMOLED panel that is able to show up to one billion colors. It has a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision, as well as an 800 nit brightness. You can see up to one billion colors with the ZTE Axon 30 5G as well and it also comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate, but it does not have the advanced certifications of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4. Both the phones have an in-display fingerprint reader and a Full HD+ resolution.

Specs & Software

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is a way more powerful phone thanks to its stronger chipset and better memory configurations. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The ZTE Axon 30 5G is equipped with a Snapdragon 870 SoC, 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of native storage in the most expensive configuration. While the Snapdragon 888+ is currently the best Qualcomm chipset, the Snapdragon 870 has a third place. Note that ZTE Axon 30 5G has a micro SD slot, while Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 does not.

Camera

Despite the lower amount of cameras, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is a superior camera phone. It has a 108 MP main camera which supports 8K video recording, OIS and laser autofocus, an 8 MP periscope telephoto sensor with OIS and 5x optical zoom, and a 13 MP ultrawide sensor. While the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is one of the best camera phones of the year, the ZTE Axon 30 5G provides midrange-class camera performance with its 64 MP quad camera.

Read More: ZTE Axon 30 5G launched with improved Under-screen camera, 120Hz AMOLED screen & more!

Battery

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 has a bigger battery with a capacity of 4600 mAh, and it is able to provide a longer battery life on a single charge. It also supports faster wired charging with a power of 120W. Last but not least, it supports fast wireless charging with a max power of 50W. ZTE Axon 30 5G has a smaller battery and it only supports 55W fast charging (wired).

Price

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 debuted in China with a starting price of €660/$777, while ZTE Axon 30 5G carries a starting price tag of about €290/$342. We still do not know whether or not the Mix 4 will hit the global shelves, while ZTE Axon 30 5G will be available globally starting from September 9 for €500. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is the winner of this comparison, but you can save a lot of money with the Axon 30 5G.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 vs ZTE Axon 30 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4

PRO

Better hardware
Superior camera
Bigger battery
Ceramic design
Faster charging
Wireless charging

CONS

Price

ZTE Axon 30 5G

PRO

Wider display
More affordable
Micro SD slot

CONS

Smaller battery

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iQOO 8 rumor roundup: Specs, Price, Colors & More – What to Expect!

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 16, 2021

Earlier this year, Vivo’s subsidiary iQOO launched the iQOO 7 series featuring flagship specs at an affordable price. Now, just after 8 months of its release, the Chinese phone maker is slated to launch its successor dubbed iQOO 8.

The smartphone arrived in the leaks a few times and it was only recently when iQOO officially started teasing the device. Amidst these leaks, iQOO confirmed the launch of the device for August 17 in China. Today, we’re rounding up all the details we’ve learned so far about the upcoming iQOO 8 series.

iQOO 8 Rumor Roundup: What to Expect?

The iQOO 8 series was first surfaced last month where the company posted a teaser for the phone’s launch. It confirmed the moniker of the smartphone and also enticed all the iQOO fans around the world. Soon after its first leak, the phone was teased at the ChinaJoy 2021 event held late last month.

Display and Design

As of now, it is confirmed that iQOO will launch two devices in the series – the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro. Both phones will boast similar designs and the overall look is expected to be identical to the predecessor iQOO 7.

According to a teaser, the smartphones will feature a punch-hole display panel that will sport a high 120Hz refresh rate. Now, a freshly leaked image straight from the iQOO has surfaced online which meticulously revealed entire display details.

The iQOO 8 Pro is expected to feature a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 LTPO display panel with a 10-bit color depth. The screen is touted to have support for 2K resolution. On the other hand, the iQOO 8 is expected to feature a smaller 6.56-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 92.76 % screen-to-body ratio.

Cameras on the iQOO 8 series

Moving to the cameras, the smartphone series is expected to feature a triple rear camera system and a single front camera setup. The rear camera system of the Pro model will be led by a 50MP primary lens, a 48MP ultra-wide sensor, and lastly a 16MP telephoto sensor. iQOO teased that the phone will come with Vivo’s VIS five-axis stabilization for videos.

The vanilla iQOO 8 is touted to come with the same triple camera system with a 48MP main sensor, and two 13MP lenses for ultra-wide and portrait shots.

Hardware and Software

iQOO 8 series is rumored to come powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset. Recently, the Pro model appeared on the Geekbench portal where the phone scored a whopping 1118 single-points and 3572 multicore points. It was seen in two configurations – 8GB LPDDR5 RAM + 256GB UFS 3.1 storage variant and 12GB LPDDR5 RAM + 512GB UFS 3.1 storage variant. It will run on Android 11 out of the box.

The smartphone series just appeared on China’s 3C confirming the phone’s 120W flash charging feature. It is also touted to have a 4,500mAh battery phone with 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging support.

Moreover, the iQOO 8 is expected to have an optical fingerprint scanner, whereas, the Pro model is touted to feature an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

Pricing, color variants, and availability

The smartphone series will launch tomorrow i.e. August 17 in China and is expected to come under the CNY 5,299(~$818) range. It is expected to come in standard Grey color and is also touted launch in special BMW edition.

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Chuwi ‘Back to School Season Promotions’ now live with hefty discounts on Notebooks

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 16, 2021

The popular notebook manufacturer is here with ‘Back to School Season Promotions’ providing exceptional discounts on the new NoteBooks. The company is even facilitating buyers with free handbags, free shipping and other services. Chuwi CoreBook X Pro is now available at a special offer from August 15 to 31. Several other new and old Chuwi products are on sale.

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Here’s the list of products on sale:

Chuwi CoreBook XPro

The metal-clad notebook having a lightweight body with a 15.6-inch full HD display comes with an Intel i5-8259U processor, 8GB RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD. The Notebook offers dynamic performance while optimizing for the best standby time. It is value for money notebook which is available for $549. The price is inclusive of a special $50 discount from Chuwi.

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Chuwi CoreBook Pro

It is a purely lightweight notebook with a magazine like portability. The Chuwi CoreBook Pro comes with a 2K ultra-clear resolution which is bundled along with an Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage and high-speed solid-state drive. Further, it houses a long battery life, high performance while working. For a limited time, it is available for the price of $359.

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CoreBook X

It is a 14-inch Notebook which usually retails for the price of $539 is now available with a $50 discount for $489. It features a 14-inch metal body along with support a high-performing i5-8259 processor with 8GB RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD storage. The notebook is a 140inch 2K display having a 3:2 aspect ratio.

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Chuwi GemiBook Pro

The all-metal body is currently on sale for $369 with a $50 discount. Chuwi GemiBook Pro weighs 3.3 pounds and bundles a 14-inch 2K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. It houses an Intel Gemini lake refresh J4125 quad-core processor, 12gB RAM and a 256GB SSD. You can enjoy the fastest networking speeds with its WiFi 6 wireless network.

There are several other marvellous discounts on the Chuwi notebooks. Under the ‘ Back to School Program’, the buyer will get a free laptop bag, and free shipping around the globe worth $150. International Warehouses will confirm fast shipping around the globe. The European buyers will get a free keyboard protective film along with a yearly warranty service.

Interested buyers can enjoy the discounts and other goodies via Chuwi’s online store from 16 August. You can head over to the Chuwi Back to School page for all discounts information.

Kumi smartwatch maker brings ‘Seasonal Sale’ for top products via AliExpress

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 16, 2021

A popular Chinese smartwatch maker – Kumi is offering massive discounts on its top smartwatch products. In a bid to offer free gifts on the occasion of the Seasonal Sale, the company also introduced a giveaway where 10 lucky participants can test different Kumi products. However, the Seasonal Sale on AliExpress will be live from August 24-28 with top-line smartwatches including Kumi KU2 Plus, GW16T, GTS, and N8.

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Here’s a sneak peek into the Kumi Smartwatches which are on sale this month.

Kumi KU2 Plus

It is a beautiful 1.69-inch curved display smartwatch carrying real-time SPO2 monitoring, body temperature and 24 sports mode. It is bundled with a 200 mAh battery which is sufficient for 5-7 days of continuous use.

Kumi GT5

Kumi GT5 is an ideal smartwatch for fitness freaks who often do a lot of physical activity. The smartwatch also support calls and message, heart rate and SPO2 monitoring, etc. It is well-protected with the IP68 protection while offering customizability with interchangeable duals.

Kumi GW16T

It is a popular smartwatch in China with outstanding quality and design. the GW16T smartwatch model offers a waterproof case and all other modern amenities are onboard the smartwatch. Kumi GW16T houses a 1.3-inch HD IPS display with 240 x 240 pixels resolution. there’s a 220 mAh battery on board with up to 7 days of standby time.

Kumi N8 – A distinctive smartwatch with excellent features are the part and parcel. It carries a 0.96-inch HD AMOLED display. It features a 160 x 8 pixels resolution, a 220 mAh battery, 7 Days standby, and support for multiple sports modes.

Interested folks can head over to AliExpress from August 24-28 to get massive discounts via their official AliExpress store. Kumi GW16T will be retailing for $25.86, and the KU2 Plus for $33.71. Get notified once the sale starts by adding your favourite smartwatch to your shopping cart. Moreover, enter the giveaway to test new brand products for free. Additional information is present on the KUMI official website.

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ZTE Axon 30 5G gets a global release date, price revealed too

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 16, 2021

After launching in China late last month, ZTE is ready to bring the Axon 30 5G to global markets. The manufacturer has set the launch date for September 9, and if you are among the early buyers, you can score a nice deal too.

The Axon 30 5G will be available in two configurations – 8+128GB and 12+256GB. The former will be priced at $499 in the U.S., €499 in Europe, and £439 in the U.K..

ZTE is offering a discount and free gift for those who pre-order between today and September 8. They have to pay a $10 deposit fee but get a $30 coupon towards the purchase of the phone and a free pair of ZTE livebuds worth $39 in return.

The Axon 30 has a 6.92-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen that houses a 16MP under-display camera. The area of the screen that houses the camera has a special OLED that allows for better transmittance when taking pictures. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 870 processor and it is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

There are four cameras on the back of the phone – a 64MP Sony IMX682 main camera, an 8MP 120° ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. ZTE ships the Axon 30 5G with a 4200mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging and Quick Charge 4+ and Power Delivery.

The Axon 30 5G weighs 189 grams and measures 7.8 millimeters in thickness. It runs MyOS based on Android 11 out of the box.

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Deal: Buy iPad Pencil 9th Generation for $24 (Retail Price $30)

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Aug 16, 2021

iPad Pencil 9 Generation which generally retails for $30 is now available at a discounted price of $24.32 only at AliExpress.

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iPad Pencil 9 Generation at $24.32 (after discount)@AliExpress

iPad Pencil 9th Generation

Key Features:

Compatible with iPad 2018 to 2021
Supports most Apple App Softwares
Palm rejection technology
1.2mm fine tip
Aluminum alloy body
No lag
Precise and sensitive
Smooth writing
Upgraded chip: Quick charge
20 hours work time
Charging interface: Type-C
No Bluetooth required: Directly start writing
Auto sleep: after 30 minutes of idle time
Magnetic attachment
Two extra replaceable nibs

Generally retailing for $30, you can now buy iPad Pencil 9 Generation at a discounted price of $24.32 only at AliExpress. This deal is applicable to Black, Green, Pink, and White color variants. So place your order asap.

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Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch now available for ¥799 (~$123)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 16, 2021

Earlier this month, we reported that Zepp Health (formerly known as Huami) is entering the children’s smartwatch market. The smartwatch which is called the Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch is now available for purchase in China.

Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch Design

The design of the smartwatch clearly shows that this is a product for kids. It has a rugged design that can survive the not-so-gentle handling of an average child. The smartwatch has a square display with a camera above it all packed in a polycarbonate body and attached to colorful 20mm food-grade straps.

Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch Specs and Features

The Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch has a 14-inch 240 x 240 TFT display. It is powered by Huami’s own Huangshan No. 1 chipset and it draws power from a 700mAh battery.

One of the main features of the smartwatch is its Myopia prevention reminder. Myopia is a common occurrence in kids and one of the major contributing factors is the increased use of mobile devices for long durations. The smartwatch will remind the kid to take a break and suggest a physical activity. It is able to do this by measuring how much a kid spends outdoors from recorded sunlight and environmental data.

The Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch will track activities such as skipping, running, and sit-ups. Children will also get rewards for completing goals. The BioTracker 2 PPG sensor allows for 24-hour heart rate monitoring. There is also support for sleep tracking.

The smartwatch has a 2MP f/2.4 88° ultrawide angle camera for video calls and photos. There is also a shortcut key on the right for quickly contacting a guardian. Other security features include geofencing, SOS, alerts when a child leaves an area, and a three-mode location that uses GPS, compass, and base stations. There is also a SIM slot and it supports China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom 4G bands.

The Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch also has Xiaomi’s XiaoAI built-in. It will answer questions, recite rhymes, and read stories to kids. There is also support for Alipay. Parents will be able to monitor spending habits and also set a spending limit.

The smartwatch has a battery life of 4 days and charges via a magnetic stand. The spec sheet says a full charge takes 2 hours.

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Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch Price and Availability

The Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch is now available for purchase on the Amazfit China website for ¥799 (~$123). Buyers can pick it up in blue and pink. There is no news of a global release yet.

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Deal: Get Baseus 20000mAh Power Bank for $25 (Retail Price $40)

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Aug 16, 2021

Baseus 20000mAh Power Bank (PD 20W fast charging) which generally retails for $40 is now available at a discounted price of $25.34 only at AliExpress. This super deal ends tomorrow.

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Baseus 20000mAh Power Bank at $25.34 (after discount)@AliExpress

Baseus 20000mAh Power Bank

Key Features:

Two-way fast charging
PD 20W fast charging
LED display for battery level
Dual inputs – Micro USB and Type – C
Triple Outputs – USB x 2 and Type -C
Charging Time – 6 to 7 hours for full charge
Lightweight and portable
Supports Huawei and Samsung fast charging protocols
Simultaneous multiple device charging
High-quality polymer lithium battery
Multiple safety features
NTC temperature protection
Smart current distribution – according to the requirements of the device

You can now buy Baseus 20000mAh Power Bank for $25.34 only at AliExpress. Please note that this deal ends tomorrow. So grab your discounted power bank asap.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes with a brighter and power-efficient Eco² OLED display

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Abhinav

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Aug 16, 2021

Earlier this month, South Korean electronics giant Samsung announced its next-generation foldable, the Z Fold 3. The new Samsung foldable brings Snapdragon 888, IPX8 water-resistant rating, a much resilient chassis, and S-Pen support. Further, the Z Fold 3 uses a newer energy-efficient display dubbed Eco² OLED.

The Eco² OLED was announced earlier today by the Samsung display. The new panel, which debuted with the Galaxy Z Fold 3, is 25% more power-efficient than Z Fold 2‘s OLED panel. The Eco² OLED uses a new panel laminate structure instead of a conventional polarizer. The laminate structure blocks the external light reflection and increases the light transmittance by 33%. To sum things up, the Eco OLED is a brighter screen with less power consumption.

samsung eco2 oled — Source: Samsung Display

Sungchul Kim, President and Head of Mobile Display Business for Samsung Display, said, “In addition to the Eco² OLED, Samsung Display will continue to optimize technologies and produce organic materials that reduce battery drain.”

The Eco² OLED is one of the first displays to replace the polarizer. So, the polarizing plate, usually used in OLED panels, decreases the brightness by 50% as it tries to increase the visibility by blocking the light from outside the panel. The new panel also enables the Under Panel Camera on the Z Fold 3, giving users a seamless experience.

Source: Samsung Display

“The Eco² OLED panel not only optimizes the pixel density, but with the added benefit of eliminating the polarizer, more light is exposed to the UPC, thereby increasing transmittance on the camera module. And with minimal pixels applied on top of the camera hole, the Eco² OLED provides a true full-screen design and increases viewable area so users have an unbroken canvas to access their favourite apps, entertainment, and games,” the company said in a press release.

Samsung has patented the Eco² OLED panel in seven markets, including South Korea, UK, US, China, and Japan.

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Deal: Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Global Version for $171

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Daily Deals

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Aug 16, 2021

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Global Version is now available at a discounted price of $171.49 only at AliExpress. This is a limited stock offer.

WHERE TO BUY

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Global Version at $171.49 (after discount)@AliExpress

The 6.53-inch FHD+ Punch-hole Dot display smartphone is powered by an Helio G85 Octa-Core processor and comes in multiple storage variants viz: 3GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB. The smartphone features 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP rear cameras and a 13MP selfie camera. This means great Instagram shots and videos and a better presence on social media. The phone is fueled by a massive 5020mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Global Version is available in Green, White, and Grey colors. The smartphone is available for $171.49 at AliExpress. Please note that this is a Global Edition smartphone. The deal is applicable only on the 3GB + 64GB with NFC variant, ordered from the China warehouse. This is a limited stock offer. So place your order asap.

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Poll of the Week: Should the Xiaomi MIX 4 get a global release?

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 16, 2021

Last week was packed with several key announcements, and among them was the launch of the Xiaomi (Mi) MIX 4, the second MIX phone to launch this year. The new flagship packs a lot of features one of which is an under-display camera which Xiaomi has dubbed Camera Under Panel (CUP).

Prior to the launch of the flagship, we reported that Xiaomi has no plans to launch the device outside China. Now, that the device is official and we know its full specifications and how much it costs, we want to know what our readers think.

So for this week, we want to know if our readers want the Xiaomi MIX 4 to get a global release. Please take the poll and also let us know what you think about the new device.

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Oppo sets up Camera Innovation Lab in Hyderabad, India

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Abhinav

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Aug 16, 2021

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has announced a new camera innovation lab at its R&D facility in Hyderabad, India. The camera lab will work towards developing features tuned for Indian and South Asian markets. Further, Oppo will be working on fine-tuning the camera solutions using AI and improve imaging software for a richer user experience.

Oppo says that the new camera innovation lab will focus on enhancing the application of beauty solutions using AI facial reconstruction technology. The solutions developed by the Indian team will be used in global markets such as the Middle East, South Asia, Japan, Europe and Africa. Moreover, the lab will also develop new solutions for still photography and videography. The team will further research Full Dimension Fusion (FDF) Portrait Video System technology.

Upon the announcement, Tasleem Arif, VP and Head, R&D Oppo India, said, “While we work towards elevating the overall camera experience for our users, our focus is on localisation of global solutions and developing new solutions which can be globalized. What we will be developing in the India camera lab will end up in the hands of Oppo users across the globe,” in a press statement.

The company will test the cameras in different artificial scenes and analyze the data produced from those samples. The lab will be equipped with specialized machines to test phones cameras under different lighting sources. Oppo states that the camera innovation lab will be directed at optimizing the camera technology, enhancing the overall performance of smartphones.

According to Kaushal Prakash Sharma, Head, Camera Division, Oppo India R&D Facility, “Equipped with AI capabilities, smartphones can now capture spectacular images at the level of professional cameras. The research and innovation in the imaging field at the lab aimed at changing the way people use their phones to record their lives. With the state-of-the-art equipment, we will tune and generate much realistic dataset and provide advance quality imaging and video shooting experience.”

It will be interesting to see how these new camera technologies enhance the camera experience on Oppo smartphones. The latest flagship from the company, Reno 6 Pro 5G, did pretty well in the camera department during our time with it (review), and with Oppo putting in more efforts, things could get much better in the coming years.

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Apple secures majority of TSMC’s 3nm production capacity over Intel: Report

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Sean

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Aug 16, 2021

While TSMC is on track to bring its 3nm process technology to volume production in the second half of next year, a new report has revealed that the majority of TSMC’s 3nm production capacity has been secured by Apple.

According to a DigiTimes report (Via HardwareTimes), the Cupertino based giant will be the major client of TSMC’s 3nm production in the 2022. The iPhone maker will be followed by AMD and NVIDIA. Unfortunately, Intel won’t be able to offer 3nm chips till 2023. Notably, this news contradicts previous reports, which stated that even Intel has secured majority of TSMC’s 3nm production capacity, and now suggests that the Apple will be its major client for the 3nm process.

As per the latest report, TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker will be unlikely to fulfill any orders for Intel till 2023. In other words, Apple will be the chipmaker’s primary customer for its most advances process technology. As of right now, TSMC’s 7nm and 5nm production capacities are reaching their limits and 3nm is set to begin mass production in the second half of 2022. With Apple being one of its first 3nm clients, iPhones and Apple’s other products like Macs could also benefit by adopting the cutting edge process.

Interestingly, another DigiTimes report had also stated that the iPhone maker accounts for over 20 percent of TSMC’s total wafer revenue. The news arrives from industry sources close to the matter and could also be the reason for Apple being the preferred customer for its upcoming 3nm process technology.

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MIUI iOS-like widgets could be limited to these devices

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 16, 2021

Xiaomi is currently testing new iOS-like widgets for MIUI in China. The testing phase will last until October 20. Hence, the new feature will take months to reach the stable channel. Ahead of that, an alleged list of supported devices has emerged.

According to the official announcement for the new MIUI widget system, smartphones running MIUI beta builds based on Android 11 can be used to enroll in the testing program. However, an alleged compatible list only shows a select few premium and upper mid-range smartphones.

Here’s the alleged list of Xiaomi phones that support new MIUI widgets.

MIUI iOS-like Widgets Supported Devices

Mi 11 Ultra
Mi 11 Pro
Mi 11 Youth Edition
Mi 10 Pro
Mi 10
Mi 10s
Mi 10 Ultra
Mi 10 Youth Edition
Mi CC9 Pro
Redmi K40 Pro
Redmi K40
Redmi k40 Gaming Edition
Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G
Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
Redmi K30 Pro
Redmi K30
Redmi k30 Ultra
Redmi K30 5G
Redmi k30i 5G
Redmi 10X Pro 5G
Redmi 10X 5G

Interestingly, the list does not include the older Mi 11 as well as the newly launched Mi MIX 4, Mi Pad 5, and Mi Pad 5 Pro. We believe that these three products should also support new widgets. Anyway, as there’s no proper credible source for this list, we would advise you to consider it with a pinch of salt.

Last but not least, since the feature is expected to officially arrive a couple of months later, there’s a chance that it may debut alongside MIUI 13 although it is enabled via system apps like App Vault and MIUI Gallery, and not the operating system itself.