The K40 series is Redmi’s top line of smartphones released this year. The series includes the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, Redmi K40 Pro+, and Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. They are expected to be succeeded by the Redmi K50 series which should arrive in the first quarter of 2022. While there is still a bit of waiting to do, details of the phones have begun surfacing online, and the latest reveals the chipsets that will power them.
Redmi K40 Pro
According to the Chinese leaker that goes by Bald Panda on Weibo, the Redmi K50 series will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. He reveals that the chipsets are the Snapdragon 888 and the Snapdragon 895.
Based on the way the post is phrased, we can deduce that he is referring to the successors of the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+ respectively. Save for the Redmi K50 which will be powered by the Snapdragon 888, the Redmi K50 Pro and Redmi K50 Pro+ will have the Snapdragon 895 as the chipset inside them.
It appears that Redmi is sticking to the tradition of giving the base model of the Redmi K series a less powerful chipset than its siblings. Nevertheless, the Snapdragon 888 is still an upgrade over the Snapdragon 870 inside the Redmi K40.
There is no info on the chipset that will power the successor to the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. We don’t even know if a successor is in development yet. However, we won’t be surprised that Redmi may stick to MediaTek.
Xiaomi has quietly launched a new 100W wireless charger in China called Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand. It is a beefed-up version of the Mi 80W Wireless Charging Stand that was unveiled at the end of March. Let’s take a look at what the new charger has to offer.
Xiaomi Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand Specifications and Features
The new Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand is almost identical to the older Mi 80W Wireless Charging Stand. The only major differences between the two are charging speed, color, and safety layer.
The two chargers are similar in terms of design. Phones can be placed on them either vertically or horizontally to charge. The newer model comes in black color with a gold accent, whereas the older model sports a white color paint job with a silver accent.
As their name suggests, the new charger has a maximum output rate of 100W as opposed to 80W on the older charger. However, the duo uses the same Mi 120W charger and a 6A USB cable, both of which are included in the box. Interestingly, none of the Xiaomi products can charge wirelessly at these rates.
Anyway, the Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand bears model number MDY-13-EL, while the Mi 80W Wireless charging Stand comes with model number MDY-13-ED. The former has an additional protection layer of current calibration other than over-current protection, over-voltage protection, under-voltage protection, over-temperature protection, foreign body detection, and electrostatic protection.
Just like the older model, the newer one also features a dual-coil design and a dynamic fan, which runs quietly when required. Since the accessory uses Qi standard, it can be used to charge almost every product with wireless charging support.
However, only Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, and Mi MIX 4 can make use of the ‘Ultra-Fast Wireless Charging Mode’. In simpler words, these phones can charge wirelessly at their maximum supported rates of 67W and 50W.
Xiaomi claims that the Mi MIX 4 with a 4,500mAh battery and 50W wireless charging support can charge fully within 28 minutes using the new Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand.
Xiaomi Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand is priced at ¥599 ($92) in China. The first sale for this accessory is scheduled for August 16 at 10 AM.
As of now, there’s no official word on the availability of this charger in global markets.
Earlier this week, Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition at the Mi MIX 4 launch event. The first batch of eligible devices was supposed to start receiving the update from August 13. As promised, the company has begun to roll out the latest version of MIUI for a select few smartphones.
MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is all about optimizations. Hence, it does not bring any features. However, it is worth noting that Xiaomi is separately testing iOS-like widgets.
According to the official announcement, a total of 12 premium Mi and Redmi-branded smartphones are part of the first batch of eligible devices for the new software. Out of these, as of writing this article, the update is available (1, 2, 3) for 6 of them
These handsets are Mi MIX 4, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10S, Redmi K40, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi K30S Ultra. Unsurprisingly, the update is only live for the Chinese variant of these smartphones.
Since Xiaomi is yet to announce MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition for global markets, the international versions of these phones should be receiving this update only after that.
The key features of the Redmi 10 were revealed by a retailer last week. A few hours back, Xiaomi accidentally announced this upcoming smartphone via its official blog. The post has been now deleted but XDA Developers has managed to publish a story on the handset. Hence, we know everything about this phone, except for its price and availability.
Redmi 10
Redmi 10 Specifications and Features
The Redmi 10 flaunts a 6.5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, AdaptiveSync refresh rate (30Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz), centered punch-hole, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The body of the phone is made of polycarbonate just like the cheaper Redmi Note 10 models.
The device measures 161.95 x 75.53 x 8.92mm in dimensions and weighs 181g. It comes in three colors, namely Carbon Gray, Pebble White, and Sea Blue.
The handset is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 SoC coupled with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. On the connectivity front, it supports dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS), USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
As far as optics are concerned, the smartphone sports a quad-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, it uses an 8MP snapper located inside the punch-hole.
Other features of the device include a MicroSD card slot, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging (ships with a 22.5W charger), and 9W reverse charging.
Redmi 10 Price and Availability
The Redmi 10 will be sold in the following storage configurations depending on regions.
4GB + 64GB
4GB + 128GB
6GB + 128GB
Unfortunately, Xiaomi has not revealed the availability and price of this smartphone. We expect these details to emerge once the phone goes official for real.
Oppo has silently launched a new smartphone dubbed Oppo A16s in Netherland. The device succeeds the original Oppo A16 and comes with NFC support. The device offers triple rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery, and dual 4G LTE support.
The Oppo A16s costs 149 Euros(~$175) for the sole 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. It comes in Crystal Black and Pearl Blue color variants. The smartphone can be purchased from Oppo’s official website.
Oppo A16s Specifications
The Oppo A16s comes with the same specs as the original A16 smartphone, but, adds NFC support. The phone has a 6.52-inch dew-drop notch display with an HD+(720 X 1600 pixels) resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. It is an IPS LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate.
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It has an 8-megapixel single camera at the front for selfie shots and features a triple camera system at the rear. The vertically placed rear module holds a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture, a 2MP macro lens, and lastly a 2MP depth unit. The rear camera can shoot up to 1080 videos at 30fps.
At the helm, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset with PowerVR GPU. It is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage up to 256GB. The 4G smartphone has dual-SIM support and packs a 5,000mAh battery. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and runs on ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 out of the box.
Earlier this year, Realme unveiled its GT series in the Chinese market including handsets like GT 5G, GT Neo, GT Neo Flash Edition, and GT Master Edition. A few of these phones from the series will now go global on August 18 with the launch in Europe and India. While Realme is planning to proliferate the new series in multiple markets, it’s also ground working to shelve off an old smartphone series.
Reportedly, Realme is planning to discontinue its upper mid-range Realme X series and it may replace it with the Realme GT series. In talks with the folks at TechRadar, Realme’s CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the new Realme GT series will officially replace the older Realme X series.
Sheth said, “The X will be replaced by the GT; so the GT is the new X.” It means the X lineup which offered high-end specs at affordable prices will no longer be in working. However, the GT series, which anyway offers a similar flagship-like experience, will take the lead from now on.
Notably, the other phone lineups from Realme – the Realme C series, Realme numbered series, and Narzo series will continue to launch in their set segments. The new GT lineup, on the other hand, will just be an addition.
That said, the series is currently available in China and is launching in other major markets like Europe and India. We can expect the series to reach more markets soon and we may also see some new phones incoming this year or next year.
FairPhone is carving a niche for itself as a smartphone manufacturer with its modular smartphones. Their design takes into consideration sustainability and ethical conduct in the production of environmentally safe products, using fair labor practices.
A report monitored in Germany says the FairPhone 4 5G has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance on August 9. With this key certification obtained, we may be close to the eventual launch of the smartphone.
The FairPhone 4 5G will come with Android 11 and 5G network connectivity, which implies that its processor, possibly from Qualcomm will pack some power. FairPhone smartphones are designed to be more sustainable than most smartphones using a modular design. They are high in repairability and upgrades can be easily achieved due to the modular design.
There are also ethical considerations in the choice of materials and labor practices. FairPhone will not source materials from regions mired in conflict.
The wireless certification usually provides an indication that the product will soon hit the market. So we may be just weeks away from the unveiling. Maybe we could expect some official word from FairPhone in the coming days or weeks for the device.
Indeed, little is known about FairPhone 4 5G. Apart from the Android 11 OS and 5G network support, we are still in the dark about the product. It could be sold between €420 ($495) and €500 ($ 590) in Europe, as the two previous FairPhone phones lie in the range.
Ulefone is actively bringing new smartphones with highly competitive specifications and pricing. Continuing the spree, Umidigi introduced Armor 12 5G smartphone featuring the dual-5G support and antibacterial coating. The smartphone houses several other exciting features.
Ulefone Armor 12 Dual 5G smartphone comes powered with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC built on 7nm process. Further, the smartphone houses 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage and offers 5G connectivity. A large 6.52-inch display is present while encasing a front selfie camera in the waterdrop notch. It further bundles a 5180mAh battery which supports up to 18W fast charging and 15W wireless charging.
Ulefone Armor 12 houses enhanced camera capabilities as it houses a quad-rear camera module consisting of a 48MP primary sensor. THere’s also an 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor to give bokeh effect more precisely on your photos.
It carries the capability of wireless payments using NFC connectivity, advanced navigation systems and runs on Android 11 OS.
Ulefone Armor 12 is well-equipped with high-end speakers (symmetrical dual 1216 super-linear speakers) with 7 magnets sound unit and 106dB sound loudness. Apart from premium sound hardware, the company has optimized the software with 15 levels of fine-tuning while painting the original audio quality. The smartphone comes with an anti-bacterial coating based on silver-ion-based additives to keep you at bay from bacterial infections.
On the occasion of the Ulefone Armor 12 5G launch, the company is hosting a giveaway where the participants can win free gifts. Interested users can participate by heading to Instagram from August 13, via YouTube from August 18 and from AliExpress on August 23. Ulefone Armor 12 5G pre-sale will start from August 23. For more information, the users can head over to the Ulefone official website.
Realme is slated to launch its first laptop in India and Europe on August 18th. Ahead of its launch, the device appeared in multiple leaks and a few certifications leaving us with some of its details. Now, Realme itself came online teasing key details about the upcoming Realme Book Slim laptop’s specifications.
Earlier, it was confirmed that the Realme Book Slim will come powered by Intel’s 11th generation processor. Now, the teaser confirms that it will be an i5 CPU. Additionally, the teaser reveals that the laptop will feature a 3:2 screen ratio with 2K(2160 x 1440 pixels) resolution. Notably, the display will have thin bezels and will be quite slim. It is also confirmed to have a 100% sRGB color gamut.
Moreover, Realme recently shared a poster that flaunted an important feature of the laptop. The Realme Book Slim will come with Realme’s PC Connect feature which will let users mirror their Realme phone’s screen on the laptop.
Apart from this, the Realme Book Slim laptop is expected to have a 14-inch display panel with 300 nits of peak brightness. It is touted to come with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It is also expected to offer added security with its fingerprint scanner support.
The laptop will have a 54Wh battery and support for 65W fast charging. It has a USB Type-C port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The laptop is expected to run on the latest Windows and may arrive under ₹55,000(~$741) in India.
ENCHEN Electric Hair Trimmer which generally retails for $26 is now available at a discounted price of $13.66 only at AliExpress. This is a limited stock offer.
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Xiaomi recently introduced the Mi Mix 4, its latest flagship smartphone in China. However, it looks like that the company is having a hard time keeping up the supply.
According to Lu Weibing, President Xiaomi, and GM Redmi, Mi Mix 4 supply will remain tight because of silicon shortage. He said that the limited supply of Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset and the low yield rate of ceramic material were the two main reasons why the stock of Mi Mix 4 was low. To note, the manufacturing cost of ceramic material is 5 to 6 times higher than standard glass, and it is also tougher to carve out a piece of ceramic glass.
The first batch of preorders was instantly sold out, and Mi Home’s presales were also exhausted. Weibing further apologized to the fans and said that the stock for the Aug 16th sale was also going to be limited.
Xiaomi MI Mix 4 Specifications
The Mi Mix 4 brings Xiaomi’s new CUP technology. The CUP technology is Xiaomi’s under-display camera tech. The Mi Mix 4 comes with a 20MP camera housed under the display. The 6.75-inch curved OLED display uses a new micro-diamond pixel technology. It offers some interesting features such as a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 800 nits of brightness. The display is being protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
The Snapdragon 888 Plus powers Xiaomi’s latest flagship SoC. It comes with either 8GB or 12GB RAM and upto 512GB of internal storage. Further, it packs a 4500mAH battery with support for 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The smartphone runs on Android 11 based MIUI 12.5. The Mi Mix 4 comes with always-on UWB technology that allows you to control compatible smart home devices by pointing at them.
On the back, the Mi Mix 4 comes with a triple rear camera setup. The setup is being led by a 108MP HMX f/1.9 primary camera having OIS and 7P lens. The other two cameras are an 8MP periscope camera with 50x zoom and 5x optical zoom and a 13MP ultra-wide camera with a free-form lens. It will be retailing for a starting price of ¥4999 (~$770) for the 8GB/256GB base variant. The Mi Mix 4 comes in three colors – Ceramic White, Ceramic Gray, and Ceramic Black.
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Smartphone brand realme has started rolling out realme UI 2.0 stable update based on Android 11 for realme narzo 30A. The stable update of the company’s 2020 mobile software for the said handset arrives almost two months after the release of the first beta build.
According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the Android 11 stable update for the realme narzo 30A comes with firmware version RMX3171_11.C.03. The latest system update for the smartphone is being rolled out to users who are on firmware version RMX3171_11.A.19 or RMX3171_A.17.
Like any other OTA software update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. This means some users may get it earlier than others, while others will have to wait a bit longer. At the end of the day, every user should get the new update.
Having said that, if a user is not satisfied with the software experience, they can roll back to the previous version of realme UI based on Android 10 by manually installing the rollback package. However, it is worth noting that this process will wipe the device’s internal storage.
Earlier this week, Xiaomi introduced its fourth generation Mix series smartphone, the Mi Mix 4. It brought CUP Full Screen Technology on board with top-notch specifications.
But did you know that the Mi Mix 4 had one more exciting feature, an anti-lost mode using a virtual SIM?
Unfortunately, the company has announced that it’s forced to disable this feature.
The Mi Mix 4 has a built-in virtual SIM card that can help locate the device even if it has no SIM card. However, the feature had to be removed due to non-compliance with national regulations (China). According to the official statement posted by Xiaomi on Weibo, the technology hasn’t been approved for application in mobile phone products. Further, the company has also apologized to its users for removing the anti-lost mode.
The Mi Mix 4 also brings the deep binding of the SIM card and the handset. This feature disables the smartphone in case someone replaces the SIM card. Further, it allows you to force shut down the smartphone to make sure your data is secure.
Apart from these features, Mi Mix 4 brings many exciting features, including Adaptive Signal Optimization and Manual Signal Entry. The Mi Mix 4 comes with a unique interior metal case that acts as an antenna amplifier. Moreover, it features 19 inbuilt antennas and supports 42 bands with signal quality optimizations for 8 different scenarios.
Another exciting feature is Point and Control Always On UWB. Xiaomi’s Always On UWB technology allows users to connect to any compatible smart home products by simply pointing at them. There are lots of other unique features of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 that you should know.
The Mi Mix 4 features a 6.67-inch curved OLED panel with a 20MP camera under display. It is powered by Snapdragon 888+ coupled with 8GB/12GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB/512GB/1TB of internal memory. The Mi Mix 4 runs on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 and boasts a 5000mAH battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging support. Further, it comes with a triple rear camera setup, including a 108MP main camera, 50x periscope camera and 13MP ultrawide camera with free form lens. The Mi Mix 4 starts at CNY 4,999 ($772) for the 4GB/128GB storage variant.
As a well-known Japanese manga series, Detective Conan has always been loved by fans all around the world. And recently, OPPO announced a special gift for Detective Conan fans. Naturally, we had to get our hands on this immediately, and we managed to be one of the first ones to get this special edition model.
The moment we see the outer packing of this edition, we know that OPPO has been really attentive. Yes, the outer packaging is a scaled-down model of the Mouri Detective Office Agency building.
Box
This package restores all the details of the office in the manga, such as the Japanese Kanji on the glass and the location of the air conditioning unit, the katakana of the coffee shop and the three green plants. Such a high level of attention to detail ensures this special edition can also be kept as a collector’s item.
The package is opened from the roof. Lift the roof up, and pick up the card containing the instructions, while the phone is lying quietly in the center of the box. We will show the phone later, let’s first see what else is in the package.
The next layer contains the phone accessories, and they too have a deep level of customization.For example, this phone case has the same design as Mouri Ran’s cell phone, and the internal texture is the famous brick wall texture from the anime. And this phone chain accessory is also a gift from Shinichi Kudo to Ran Mouri, which is a sea cucumber with a smiley face. The color scheme is also strictly in accordance to the official manga series.
While the customized Detective Boys badge in the box is not a walkie-talkie, it can not only be kept as a collector’s item, but also as a SIM card pin. And that red tie can be used as a headphone winder. The last layer is loaded with chargers, charging cables and headphones. The Charger and the charging cable have the Detective Conan color scheme – red and blue. And the headphones included feature printed silhouettes of Shinichi Kudo and Ran Mouri on both sides. Indeed, it gives out a romantic vibe.
Enough about the accessories, now let’s take a look at the phone. When you first get the phone, you are in for a treat. The first time you enter the system, you will have to solve a small puzzle. The answer to this puzzle is a very famous line that Kudo Shin said to Mo Lilan in the anime episode 672.
If you enter the correct answer as 0, the door to that classic over-the-top animation opens, and you officially enter the phone system. Of course, even if you do not know the puzzle, it does not matter, press ten times and you’ll be allowed to enter.
OPPO has given two different themes for Reno 6 Pro+, representing the mobile interface of Conan and Mouri Ran respectively. And the theme’s third-party icons have all been redrawn, which can ensure visual unity.
Now, let’s go to the back of the phone. This is the most interesting part of the phone, with the back featuring the design of the manga. I believe Detective Conan’s manga fans will be very satisfied with this back cover. But the amazing thing about this back cover is that it uses a new Electrochromic technology, which allows the back cover to change colors between silver and red. You can change its color by saying the famous line using the voice assistant.
There’s also a unique feature wherein you can link two Detective Conan editions via your OPPO account, and the two phones will change colors simultaneously when you tap the back.
Of course, you can also directly click on the personalization option to switch the color, it takes only about 5 to 10 seconds to complete the switch.
This time, Reno 6 Pro+ detective Conan version of OPPO hasn’t let fans down. Especially, after checking out the Mouri Detective Office Agency box and deeply customized accessories, I believe that as a fan of Detective Conan, this phone is very attractive.
So, that’s all about the Detective Conan special edition of the Reno6 Pro+.
At the Mi MIX 4 launch event, Xiaomi also unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. During the conference, the company said that the new version of MIUI does not bring any features and it only focuses on optimizations. Turns out that the company has silently introduced a new iOS-like widget system.
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Xiaomi is testing a new iOS-inspired widget system in China. As per Xiaomiui (1, 2, 3), the new feature is enabled via the latest beta version of App Vault (V5.0.56) and MIUI Gallery (V2.2.21). At present, these versions of the applications can be only installed on devices with MIUI beta build based on Android 11.
This means although the feature appears to be part of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, it can be also experienced by users with devices running the regular MIUI 12.5 beta software as well. However, they will have to sign up for the testing program for which the registrations end on August 27.
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According to the official announcement, users can now place widgets with sizes 2×2, 4×2, 4×4, and 2×3 on the home screen. A new ‘Widget Store’ has been added through which users can drag and drop widgets of their choice anywhere on the screen. The smartphone maker has also introduced new system app widgets to make use of the new feature.
As per Xiaomi, the new MIUI widget system will be under testing from August 17 to October 20. This suggests that users on the stable MIUI channel, especially in international markets, will have to wait for months to experience the new feature.
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On the bright side, it’s good to know that widgets are making a comeback after Apple introduced them in iOS 14. Even Google has revamped the core Android widget system with Android 12.
Xiaomi had just announced the highly anticipated Mi MIX 4 earlier this week. The smartphone arrived with top notch specs and features and was the company’s first to sport an under display selfie camera on the front. So now, lets take a look at the 5 features that makes the Mi MIX 4 so unique.
1. CUP Full Screen Technology
As the name suggests, the Mi MIX 4 offers a full front screen experience to the users as the essential components like proximity and ambient light sensors along with the selfie shooter are housed under the display. CUP or Camera Under Panel design is the company’s proprietary under-display camera technology and has been in development for over five years, spanning three major generations, sixty patents, and a whopping 77 million US Dollars investment and hundreds of engineers.
We had even covered a recent tear-down video of the Mi MIX 4, which showcased the cutouts for the UD camera and essential sensors. To the naked eyes, these cutouts are virtually invisible and can only be seen when intense light is passed through the display. Furthermore, the CUP technology even offers an impressive 400ppi pixel density on top of the UD camera region. Xiaomi achieved this feat by using a new transparent curved wiring Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) material along with imaging algorithms.
2. Point and Control Always On UWB
A major feature that arrived with the newly launched Mi MIX 4 is the integration of the Chinese tech giant’s unique UWB technology. In practice, this lets users connect to any compatible smart home products by simply pointing at them. Or in other words, a simple “Point to Connect” functionality lets users control Xiaomi’s AIoT devices immediately after being paired with the Mi MIX 4. For those unaware, UWB stands for Ultra-Wideband, which is essentially a low energy short-range high bandwidth communication that fills the same role as Bluetooth.
3. System Level AI Translation and Privacy
Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 also features a system level AI Translation as well. This allows Mi MIX 4 users to transcribe and translate audio, along with the usual text and photos translation. Notably, the device is capable of generating on-device translations in real-time, even adding subtitles that can be used for communicating between different languages.
Additionally, the company also placed a special emphasis on security that prevents unauthorized shutdown, disconnect prevention, and other data protection features as well. Even if you lose your Mi MIX 4, Xiaomi protects your personal information while also offering SIM lock feature that requires one to re-enter your password to activate a new SIM being used on the device.
4. Adaptive Signal Optimization and Manual Signal Entry
The smartphone maker has even brought in improvements in networking and signal reception as well. The Mi MIX 4 boosts antenna performance by using a unique interior metal case as an antenna amplifier. Although, a highlight aspect in networking is also its adaptive controls that allow for further optimizations for signals that speed up connection when needed.
The Mi MIX 4 arrives with 19 inbuilt antennas and supports 42 bands with signal quality optimizations for 8 scenarios. While it supports automatic identification of the environment around it, it also offers users a manual location entry system to further optimize signal quality in high traffic areas.
5. 50W Fast Wireless Charging!
Xiaomi has been one of the pioneers when it comes to smartphone fast charging technology. It has even been one of the market leaders for wireless charging tech as well in the smartphone industry. The Mi MIX 4 supports a whopping 120W wired fast charging support while it can even be charged wireless by up to 50W. The device also supports an intelligent fast charging modulation algorithm that helps regulate temperatures during charging and speeds for different scenarios as well.
The Chinese mini PC maker globally known for its affordable yet powerful PCs is set to bring PC DIY enthusiasts on board to develop the most powerful PC. Chuwi will consider everyone’s advice regarding its configuration and design for the Mini PC. The company will start taking preorders at a premium price in September 2021. However, the shipping will start from November 2021.
The interested enthusiasts will easily participate in the DIY event by logging in to the event page using an email id. Global enthusiasts can cast the vote between 8-25 August regarding the preferred choice of specifications and design.
The DIY voting page offers enthusiasts to enter the material design information in the first step, CPU in the second, Memory capacity in the third and hard disk in the fourth step. Chuwi will summarize all the aspects based on voting and will launch the final product based on the voting from global PC DIY fanatics.
Chuwi will add in all the ideas and opinions of the global DIY players and will develop the supreme MI PC. Moreover, Chuwi will select 10 participants from all voters to let them experience the prototype of the most powerful Mini PC.
Interested users can head over to the event page to participate in building the next-generation Mini PC.
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A52s by the end of this month. This smartphone might release first in Europe based on leaks. It may also debut in India as it has received BIS certification. Now, we have yet another confirmation for the latter.
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
The support page for the yet-to-be-announced Samsung Galaxy A52s with model number SM-A528B/DS has gone live on Samsung India’s website. This clearly suggests that the phone will be launching in the country as hinted by its BIS certification a few weeks back.
According to previous reports, the Galaxy A52s will be near-identical to the Galaxy A52 5G released earlier this year. The only differences will be the chipset and a new color. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G instead of a Snapdragon 750G and will be available in an additional green color other than white, black, and violet.
Talking about common specs, the Galaxy A52s will come with a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and in-screen fingerprint sensor, 64MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 5MP (depth) quad-camera setup, and a 32MP selfie camera.
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Other features include a MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, stereo speakers, IP67-rating for dust and water resistance, One UI 3.1 based on Android 11, 4,500mAh battery, and 25W fast charging.
Last but not least, the Samsung Galaxy A52s is reported to cost around €449 in Europe. It might be cheaper in India.
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