A couple of months ago, Xiaomi announced its latest HyperCharge fast charging solutions, showcasing what to expect from its smartphones in the future. It introduced 200W wired charging technology and 120W wireless charging technology.
Recently, it was reported that the Xiaomi HyperCharge technology could go into mass production by June 2022 and feature in a smartphone the same year. Now, a new report also indicates the 200W fast charging technology to enter mass production next year.
What’s interesting is that the report claims that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 5 smartphone will be the first one to get support for 200W fast wired charging and hints that the device could get launched next year. It also adds that the phone may not have support for 120W fast wireless charging technology but come with 50W wireless charging.
The report claims that Xiaomi has two flagship lineups where the primary series focuses on offering top performance and display, along with better camera configuration. On the other hand, the Mi MIX series comes with experimental technology, offering innovative solutions when it comes to display, phone material, and charging.
The newly launched Mi MIX 4 comes with 120W wired charging support, which was introduced along with Mi 10 Ultra smartphone last year as is still among the fastest charging solution available for a smartphone. But this year’s flagship, Mi 11 Ultra is limited to 67W fast charging. Because of this, it is being speculated that the 200W fast charging solution will be made available on the Mi MIX 5 smartphone.
The Xiaomi HyperCharge 200W wired charging solution can charge a 4,000mAh battery to 50 percent capacity in just three minutes. And it takes just eight minutes to gain 100 percent battery juice. On the other hand, the 120W wireless charging can charge a 4,000mAh battery to 10 percent in just 1 minute, 50 percent in 7 minutes, and 100 percent in only 15 minutes.
Realme TechLife ecosystem’s first brand DIZO has launched a few products in India, including DIZO Star 300 and DIZO Star 500 feature phones, a smartwatch, TWS earbuds, and neckband earphones.
Now, a new report claims that the company is now gearing up to launch more audio-related products later this month. Further, it adds that two true wireless earphones will be launched in the Indian market.
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At least one of the upcoming TWS earphones from the DIZO brand will have support for Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). It is also being said that the earphones may have a premium design but be priced competitively in the market.
However, the launch of true wireless earphones in the Indian market isn’t the only planned product launch from this brand. DIZO plans to launch around 20 products by the end of this year, which will be in the category of Smart Entertainment and most of them will be audio-related products.
It aims to become the leading brand under the TWS category in the Indian market within two years. The brand is currently a part of the Top 10 list of companies by Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in the earphones category on Flipkart.
While the launch date of the upcoming TWS earphones from Realme’s DIZO brand is not yet known, we expect them to get launched in the coming weeks. In that case, we should see the company start teasing them in the coming days.
Yesterday, MediaTek announced new 6nm chipsets such as Dimensity 810 and Dimensity 920. Soon after its announcement, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth asked customers whether they want Realme to launch the first Dimensity 810 powered phone. Recent reports revealed that the upcoming Realme 8s features the D810 chip. Hence, it appears that the Realme 8s arrival seems close at hand.
In the recent episode of the AskMadhav series on YouTube, Sheth had confirmed that the company will be announcing Realme 8i and Realme 8s phones in India. While the specs of the Realme 8i are not known yet, a recent leak revealed the design and all the major specs of the Realme 8s.
The Realme 8s 5G will feature a 6.5-inch screen that delivers an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 810 powered phone will come with 8 GB / 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB / 128 GB of built-in storage. There is no word on whether it will feature a microSD card slot.
The Realme 8s 5G will possess a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. Its rear camera will be headlined by a 64-megapixel camera. It will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that offers 33W rapid charging. For security, it will come with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
In related news, a Realme phone with an RMX3151 model number was approved by multiple certification sites. One of the certifications revealed that it will be releasing in the market with the Realme 8i moniker.
It is known through the FCC certification of the Realme 8i that it has 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5mm dimensions and it weighs 194 grams. It will run on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11, and it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. It will come with connectivity features like dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC.
Last month, Motorola announced the Edge series of smartphones comprising of three phones in the global market. These include the Motorola Edge 20, Motorola Edge 20 Pro, and Motorola Edge 20 Lite. Now, the company seems to be launching yet another smartphone dubbed Moto G Pure as it surfaces in multiple certifications.
A smartphone with model number XT2163-4 has arrived on multiple listings. Firstly, the device has emerged in the REL Canada certification affirming its moniker to be the Motorola Moto G Pure. It also surfaced on FCC and Wi-Fi alliance certification which revealed its boot OS to be Android 11 out of the box.
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Additionally, the smartphone also appeared on TUV certification confirming its battery capacity. According to the listing, the device packs a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.
Apart from this, the other details about the phone are yet to be known. Since we are hearing about the phone for the first time, we expect the device to appear more in future leaks.
Motorola Edge 20 Fusion
In related news, the recently launched Motorola Edge 20 series is slated to land the Indian market soon. Reportedly, there will be a new phone called Motorola Edge 20 Fusion which is touted to be a rebadged model of the Motorola Edge 20 Lite.
If we talk about its specs, the smartphone is expected to have the same design as the Lite variant. But, will board the MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC instead of the Dimensity 720 SoC. Other specs include a 6.7-inch display, 108MP cameras, and a big battery.
Just like the Galaxy S21 series announced this year, the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 won’t come with a charger in the box. While that is true for some markets such as the U.S., it is not the case in China.
The product details pages on the Samsung eShop for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 mention the contents of the box and it includes a charger and a USB-C to USB-C cable. According to the leaker that goes by @Chunvn8888 on Twitter, the charger is a 25W adapter, so you are able to charge both phones at their highest supported power rating.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 box contents China
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 box contents China
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 box contents China
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 box contents China
Galaxy Z Flip3 Box Contents UK
Galaxy Z Flip3 Box Contents UK
The Galaxy Z Flip3 is priced at ￥8,599 for the 8+128GB version in China and that converts to ~$1327, a significantly higher price than the $999 price tag it goes for in the U.S.
The Galaxy Z Fold3, on the other hand, has a price tag of ￥15,599 (~$2469) and that gets you the 12GB RAM + 512GB version. In the U.S., it will sell for $1899.99. Considering China is paying a whole lot more, we can all agree that the least they can get is a free charger in the box.
Both devices are already available for preorder on the Samsung eShop for China.
Just recently, Motorola confirmed that it would be launching the Moto Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion in India on August 17. The official teaser gave us a clear look at the design of the Edge 20 Fusion which is basically the same in design as the Edge 20 Lite. However, a few specs of the device were also shared confirming the presence of a different chipset onboard the Edge 20 Fusion.
The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion has now been listing on the website of popular Walmart-owned e-retailer Flipkart in India. The listing robustly showcases the full specifications of the smartphone.
The Flipkart listing confirms the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset which is obviously more powerful than the Dimensity 720 SoC on the Edge 20 Lite. The RAM and storage options are yet to be revealed.
The smartphone will sports a 6.7-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and support 13 5G bands in India.
In terms of the camera, the Edge 20 Fusion is listed to feature a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide camera which can also capture macro shots, and a depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 32MP selfie shooter housed inside a punch hole housing.
The device will run on stock Android 11 out of the box as well as Lenovo’s ThinkShield For Mobile security suite. The battery size is not known yet but the phone will charge via a USB-C port.
The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion will have at least two color options
As stated earlier, Motorola will also launch the vanilla Edge 20 in India on that same day. The specification of this model is unchanged from what was announced for the global market. That is a Snapdragon 778G SoC, a 6.7-inch 144Hz FullHD+ OLED panel, among others.
By the way, Motorola won’t be launching the Edge 20 Pro in India.
Xiaomi Mi TV Master 77 is among several products just unveiled by the Chinese company. The new TV comes with a monstrous 77-inch 4K HDR10+ OLED screen, IMAX Enhanced audiovisual certification, a pretty-high screen-to-body ratio, 1,000 nits peak brightness, supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, as well as several other impressive features.
The Mi Master TV 77″ supports a powerful four-channel color gamut, and has 10-bit and Delta E 1.5. The appearance is also a major selling point of this OLED TV. It is officially called Xiaomi’s most detailed TV. The 8.2mm ultra-thin screen is thinner than a mobile phone. The wire box hides the messy wiring.
The TV is compatible with Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology, as it has a UWB chip which makes it possible to have a seamless one-touch connection with UWB-compliant devices. The speaker system consists of 9 speaker units that pack 70W audio quality. The NFC remote control of the TV makes it possible to cast videos easily via one’s phone just by bringing the two devices in close contact.
The Mi Master TV is powered by a Quad-Core Cortex A73 MediaTek chipset, together with Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. It has 8.5GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The TV supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and has 3 HDMI 2.1 ports, 2 USB ports, and several other input sources.
The Mi TV Master (77″) is priced at 19,999 yuan ($3,083), but Xiaomi is offering a discount of 3000 yuan when it goes on sale in China on August 18 bringing down the price to 16,999 yuan (~$2,624). Global availability and pricing details are lacking at this time.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A10 in India are now getting the latest Android 11 upgrade. The new update offers some great features including One UI 3.1. Samsung is gradually bringing more of its older models under the canopy of Android 11, and India is not left out. It is not clear how long the rollout will take before every Galaxy A10 unit in the subcontinent will have the notification for the update.
The new update has the number A105FDDU6CUH2 and includes the latest August 2021 Android security patch, the upgrade to Android 11, and Samsung’s One UI 3.1 user interface.
As usual, it is expected that the latest Android 11 update for the Galaxy A10 will be scaled up to cover every country. It is also expected that the Android 11 update will also be extended to other Galaxy models yet to be upgraded
The Samsung Galaxy A10 was released in 2019 and has already enjoyed a previous upgrade from Android 9 to Android 10. It is unlikely that there will be any further upgrade of the OS in the device’s lifetime. The Galaxy A10 has also enjoyed an upgrade of its One UI, Samsung’s user interface.
Some of the new features include chat bubbles, auto permission reset, one-time permissions, and a dedicated media player widget. There are also updates to Calendar, Gallery, Messages, Reminders, Samsung Internet. Digital Wellbeing and parental control features have been improved as well. The Galaxy A10 also gets bug fixes, device stability improvements, and better security and privacy with the latest software update.
Xiaomi just launched the Mi Pad 5 Pro: its comeback in the tablet market happened with a flagship model. It is very hard to find Android flagship tablets nowadays and, with iPads dominating the sector, fewer people believe in Android on tablets in this period. But Android tablets still have a high value and the pandemic led a lot of people to understand it. Is the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro the only flagship tablet in the Chinese market or you can get something more? Well, there is another Chinese flagship tablet that can surprise you at the same level as the Mi Pad 5 Pro: we are talking about the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021, and here is a comparison between it and the new Xiaomi flagship.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021
Dual 50 + 5 MP or dual 13 + 5 MP
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 13 + 5 MP
Dual 8 + 8 MP IR TOF 3D front camera
BATTERY
8600 mAh, fast charging 67W
8600 mAh, fast charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, optional LTE and 5G, pen support
Pen support
Design
The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro is my favorite tablet when it comes to design. Due to a wider display, it has bigger dimensions, but it is thinner and lighter than Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro: it is just 5.8 mm thin and has a weight of 485 grams. Both the tablets are built with plastic back as well as a plastic frame. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro does sports a fingerprint reader, while the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro has two means of authentication: a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and 3D facial recognition thanks to an IR sensor on the front.
Display
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has an amazing display, but the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro is even better. It sports an OLED panel showing more vibrant colors and deeper blacks, as well as the HDR10 certification, the Dolby Vision standard, a high peak brightness (up to 600 nits), and a wider diagonal of 11.5 inches. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has a higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 90 Hz), it shows up to one billion colors, it supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. However, it is an IPS panel and it provides a less impressive image quality compared to the Lenovo flagship. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has a better audio department thanks to the presence of 8 speakers, while Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro has just 4 speakers (but they are tuned by JBL).
Specs & Software
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro and Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro are powered by the same mobile platform: the powerful Snapdragon 870 by Qualcomm. It is an octa-core processor with the highest frequency in the Android world: up to 3.2 GHz. Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro wins the hardware comparison just because it comes in a higher-end memory configuration: it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, while Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro stops at 6/128 GB.
Camera
If you choose the 5G version of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro, you can get the best rear camera ever seen on an Android tablet: a dual camera including a 50 MP main sensor with 4K video recording and a 5 MP ultrawide camera. However, if you go for the WiFi model, you will only get a 13 MP main sensor and a 5 MP ultrawide camera. The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro has a 13 + 5 MP dual camera as well. Further, it has a dual front sensor including an 8 MP main camera and an IR TOF 3D sensor for 3D facial recognition.
These two tablets have the same battery capacity: 8600 mAh. But the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro should provide a longer battery life due to its OLED display. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has a faster charging tech with a power of 67W.
Price
The starting price of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro for the Chinese market is about €330/$387, while Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro starts from €320/$366. Given that Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro has an OLED display and that it supports better authentication methods (fingerprint reader and 3D facial recognition), it looks more convincing to me. But Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has a better rear camera and optional 5G (as well as faster charging): less important features for tablet users, but they may become very useful in a few scenarios.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021: PRO and CONS
After a couple of leaks, the Motorola Moto G60s is finally official in Brazil. The smartphone comes with a punch-hole display, Helio G95 SoC, and a massive 6,000mAh battery.
The Motorola Moto G60s is priced at 2,499 Brazilian Real(roughly 481 US Dollars) for the sole 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It comes in two color variants – Blue and Green. The device is currently up for sale on Motorola’s official website.
Motorola Moto G60s Specifications
The Motorola Moto G60s has an inspired design of the vanilla Moto G60 smartphone. It has a 6.8-inch punch-hole display with a 1080 X 2460 pixels resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
It is an IPS LCD panel with a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. Although it has a modern design, it still features a thicker chin at the bottom. It holds a 16MP camera on the front for clicking selfie shots.
The device boasts a quad-rear camera system with a 64MP sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro unit, and a 2MP depth sensor.
Previous rumors suggested the Snapdragon 732G SoC inside the smartphone, but, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. It is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. One of its major highlights is the bigger battery. It has a 5,000mAh battery with support for 50W turbocharging technology. The device runs on Android 11 out of the box and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.
Krafton recently confirmed via social media that Battlegrounds Mobile India a.k.a BGMI will be launching soon for iOS devices. Even though the arrival is confirmed, the company didn’t reveal any exact timeslot of its availability. Now, according to a report, the battle royale game will debut in the mid of August this year.
As per a report from InsideSport, Krafton will be hosting a streamer battle soon for iOS devices. The battle will bring some rewards for the gamers and it will be exclusive to Apple iPhones. It is tipped that the streamer’s battle will occur after the game is launched. The publication allegedly hints at an August 20 launch on the Apple App Store.
Once the game reaches the iOS userbase, it is expected to grow its market yet again in India. As of now, the game has received over 48 million downloads on Playstore. We expect similar download figures for the App store after it’s officially available on iOS.
In related news, an Indian Judge named Naresh Kumar Laka took it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while urging him to ban BGMI and Free Fire in India. According to him, these games are having a negative impact on children and need to get banned as soon as possible.
WhatsApp users have been begging for a native method to migrate their conversations from iOS to Android and vice versa for years. Back in April, it was revealed that WhatsApp was working on the feature. It has been four months now and its live starting with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3.
The announcement was made during the Galaxy Unpacked event today as one of the features of the new phones. iPhone owners picking up the new Galaxy Z phones will be able to migrate their chat history including photos and video.
The chat migration feature will roll out to other Galaxy phones running Android 10 and above in the coming weeks and should eventually be available for all Android devices, though WhatsApp didn’t say when that will be.
Migrating your chat from an iPhone to the Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Z Flip3 requires a Lightning cable to USB-C cable. This means you won’t be able to get access to your chats if your iPhone is busted. That’s a bummer.
At the Galaxy Unpacked event held today, Samsung equally unveiled the Galaxy Watch 4 series made up of the vanilla Watch 4 and the Watch 4 Classic. The Galaxy Watch 4 features a circular minimalist design while the Watch 4 Classic comes with a circular rotating bezel, a unique design feature of the original Galaxy Watch.
The two smartwatch models come with a circular Super AMOLED display and a metal casing. While the Galaxy Watch 4 is available in 40mm and 44mm variants, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic arrives in 42mm and 46mm variants. The Watch 4 sports a 1.19-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 396 x 396 pixels while the Watch 4 Classic packs a 1.36-inch display with 450 x 450 pixels resolution.
The models are both powered by Samsung’s latest Exynos W920 processor that is built using a 5nm process. Compared to the previous model, the CPU performance has been improved by 20% and RAM by 50%, so it runs smoother even when scrolling the screen or using multiple apps at the same time. The GPU performance has also been improved by more than 10 times, so the screen transitions smoothly like water. The processor is paired with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage on all models.
One UI Watch 3 Based on Wear OS 3
The Galaxy Watch 4 series brings a completely new smartwatch experience as they run on One UI Watch 3 based on Android Wear OS 3. The interface provides a more consistent experience with the Galaxy ecosystem, including smartphones. When a user newly installs an app compatible with the Galaxy Watch 4 on the smartphone, it is automatically downloaded to the Galaxy Watch 4. Also, changes to the settings of the linked app are immediately reflected in other devices. For example, if you change the setting of the world clock that displays the time in various regions around the world on your smartphone, it will also be applied to the Galaxy Watch.
Further, the smartwatches support Auto Switch. Thus, if you connect the Galaxy Buds to your smartphone, when you play music on the Watch 4, the earbuds connection automatically switches to the watch. You can also check the status of the Galaxy Buds and change settings on the smartwatch.
Smartphone functions can also be controlled through Bixby voice commands, rotating bezels, or gestures. For example, it is possible to answer a call by moving the arm wearing the Galaxy Watch 4 up and down twice, or to reject a call by turning the wrist twice.
The Galaxy Watch 4 is equipped with a new wearable integrated platform to provide a richer wearable app ecosystem. You can use several Google apps such as Google Maps and Galaxy apps such as SmartThings and Bixby. In addition, other apps such as Naver Map, T-money, Smart Caddy, Adidas Running, Strava, Calm, Spotify, etc can be downloaded from Google Play.
Samsung Bioactive Sensor
In addition, it provides advanced integrated health management functions such as the innovative Samsung BioActive sensor, body composition measurement, health monitoring, fitness, and sleep management.
The Samsung Bioactive Sensor can measure various health indicators such as blood pressure, electrocardiogram, and blood oxygen saturation, directly on the wrist and it is included on the Galaxy Watch for the first time. It integrates three sensors such as optical heart rate sensor (PPG), electric heart rate sensor (ECG), and bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor (BIA) into one chipset.
The Galaxy Watch 4 series also supports the body composition measurement function, another first on the Galaxy Watch series. To this end, users can check their skeletal muscle mass, basal metabolic rate, body water, and body fat percentage in about 15 seconds by simply placing two fingers anywhere on the smartwatch and know their body and fitness status.
It is also useful for home training while watching the latest Samsung Smart TV. On the TV screen, you can check your heart rate or calories burned by your smartwatch right away. The watch also tells you whether your body is fully recovering while you are resting. During sleep, blood oxygen saturation and snoring are also measured to provide sleep data and insights, enabling a more systematic assessment of sleep quality.
Battery
In terms of battery life, the Galaxy Watch 4 packs a 247mAh battery, while the larger Galaxy Watch 4 Classic crams a 361mAh battery under the hood. Both smartwatches are compatible with Qi wireless charging and they come bundled with a wireless charging adapter. The wearables can be used for up to 40 hours on a single charge while providing advanced health management functions. It can be used for up to 10 hours with just 30 minutes of charging.
Finally, the Galaxy Watch 4 series is equipped Samsung Knox mobile security platform that safely protects the sensitive personal information of users, such as passwords, health, and payment-related information.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series Prices & Availability
The Galaxy Watch 4 series will be released sequentially around the world from August 27th. The series will be released in LTE and Bluetooth models. The Galaxy Watch 4 44mm model will be available in black, silver, and green colors and the 40mm model will come in black, silver, and pink gold colors. On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will come in black and silver colors for both the 46mm and 42mm models.
As for the prices, the 40mm variant of the Galaxy Watch 4 will retail for $249.99 in the US, while the 44mm variant costs $279.99. The 40mm LTE variant of the Galaxy Watch 4 costs $299.99 and the 44mm LTE version costs $329.99.
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 42mm variant is priced at $349.99 for the Bluetooth version, while the 46mm version costs $379.99 in the US. The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 42mm LTE version is priced at $399.99, while the 46mm LTE version costs $429.99.
Meanwhile, Samsung is also planning to sell a limited edition Thom Browne Special Edition of the rhodium-plated Galaxy Watch 4 Classic at the end of September.
The Galaxy Buds2 is the latest pair of earbuds from Samsung and it arrives as a successor to the Galaxy Buds+ from last year while packing features from the Galaxy Buds Pro announced earlier this year.
Galaxy Buds2 Design
The Galaxy Buds2 has a rounder design that has a low protrusion which Samsung says helps to minimize wind disruptions and provides a secure fit. They are said to be the smallest and lightest (5 grams per bud) in the Galaxy Buds lineup.
Samsung will sell the Galaxy Buds2 in four colors – Olive, Graphite, White, and Lavender. However, all four colorways come in the same white case, so you can tell them apart when closed.
Samsung has decided to borrow a leaf from Google’s Pixel Buds A which also has the same white outer case but with an inner color that matches that of the earbuds. It is a simple but nice design that deviates from the boring same color for both the earbuds and cases we have seen in a lot of TWS earbuds. Design is subjective, so there is a chance that not everyone will like this color finish especially since the case is white.
Galaxy Buds2 Specs and Features
Samsung’s new earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) which is cool considering you don’t have to shell out $199 for the Galaxy Buds Pro to get this feature.
The Galaxy Buds2 has the same dual-driver setup as its siblings – a 1mm woofer and 6.3mm tweeter, both tuned by AKG. You also get three microphones (2 outer and 1 inner) and a voice pickup unit (VPU) on each earbud. The latter works with the accelerometer to detect when you are talking and automatically switch to transparency mode. It will also turn on ANC when you are done talking. Pretty neat, right?
Samsung says the ANC mode cuts background noise by up to 98% and the Ambient Mode has three levels. Other features of the Galaxy Buds2 are Auto Switch between compatible Galaxy devices, customizable touch controls, wear detection, and support for the Galaxy Buds PC app.
There is a 61mAh battery inside each earbud and they will provide up to 5 hours of playback time with ANC on (7.5 hours with ANC off). The case which has a battery capacity of 472mAh takes the battery life to 20 hours with ANC on (29 hours with ANC off). There is support for fast charging – a 5 minutes charge will provide 1 hour of playback time. The case charges via USB-C and Qi wireless charging.
Galaxy Buds2 Price and Availability
The Galaxy Buds2 is priced at $149 and will be available for purchase starting August 27.
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Korean tech giant Samsung held the Galaxy Unpacked event today online where it unveiled four new products. The star of the night is definitely the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The foldable smartphone is the third-generation model in Samsung’s unrivaled line of foldable smartphones. The Korean tech giant also unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 3, another third-gen foldable device.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and its co-traveler have significantly improved the foldable experience and durability, putting into use users’ feedback. Foldable phones and durability are thought to be parallel lines that won’t meet anytime soon but Samsung’s efforts in making the Galaxy Z series phones durable seem to be paying off. Both the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 emerge as the first foldable smartphones to support IPX8 rating meaning they can withstand up to 30 minutes in fresh water at a depth of 1.5m. Thus, the phones are protected even water accidentally spills on them.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 features a 7.6-inch Infinity Flex display that provides a true multitasking experience with excellent performance. The cover screen is a 6.2-inch AMOLED panel that is 29% brighter than before and also supports a 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung also included S Pen support for the first time on a foldable phone. The frame is made from armor aluminum while the glass panel is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, protecting it from scratches and drops.
In addition, by optimizing the structure of the display panel and applying a new protective film made of stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material, the durability of the main display is improved by about 80% compared to the previous model, while the touch sensitivity is improved. The Fold 3 also utilizes Hideaway Hinge and sweeper technology so that the user can unfold the foldable phone at various angles desired and use it standing up.
Samsung also reduced the length of the bristles of the sweeper to fit between the slimmer hinge and the body of the foldable phone, thus improving the aesthetics while safely protecting the hinge from dust and foreign particles. In addition, the folding mechanism is said to have been subjected to over 200,000 folds during a durability test carried out by Bureau Veritas, a German certification body.
The device is also equipped with ‘Under display camera’ technology, allowing users to fully immerse themselves in their favorite content. The minimum display pixels are also applied above the camera hole, so you can enjoy content on an expansive screen without obstruction from a notch.
Samsung brings along the S Pen experience of the Galaxy Note series to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 which is yet another first for a foldable phone. Foldable phone users can now maximize the efficiency of work and learning by using the large screen and the ‘S Pen’. For instance, if you double-tap the main display while holding down the S Pen button while making a video call on the large screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the interface launches Samsung Note allowing the user to take notes while on the call.
Samsung is introducing two types of S Pen for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 users: S Pen Fold Edition and S Pen Pro. Both S Pens have a special ‘Pro tip’ applied to the main display of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 with shock-reducing technology so that you can take notes with confidence. In addition, it provides a smoother experience like using a real pen by further reducing the delay time compared to the existing one.
Through the newly introduced ‘Flex mode panel’, even apps that are not optimized for ‘Flex mode’ are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen when the foldable phone is set at the desired angle, providing a powerful multitasking experience. For example, while watching content on the top screen, you can use the screen capture button at the bottom, or adjust the brightness and volume comfortably.
With the ‘Multi-Active Windows’ that splits the screen for up to three apps to be used at once, all apps can be run in a split-screen or pop-up mode. It also features App pair which allows users to immediately call up frequently used apps with just one touch.
In addition, the ‘Taskbar’ can be pinned to the screen just like the taskbar of a laptop, so you can launch your favorite apps faster and move between multiple apps without returning to the home screen.
Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 has reduced weight, thickness and width compared to its predecessor, providing a more comfortable grip and portability. The smartphone will be available in four colors: Cream, Green, Lavender, and Phantom Black. Samsung plans to exclusively sell color models such as gray, pink, and white on its official website to provide a wider range of choices.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Thom Browne Edition
Thanks to two successful launches last year, Samsung Electronics and Thom Browne, a pioneering brand of modern fashion, are collaborating once again for the third-generation Galaxy Z series.
Combining Thom Browne’s unique design philosophy with Samsung’s cutting-edge technology, the special edition expresses both creativity and innovation. Thom Browne’s signature design is applied throughout the Galaxy Z series in a stylish white color. The hinge has a unique design approach with a glossy silver color scheme for better reflection of light. The leather case perfectly captures Thom Browne’s sensibility by adding elaborate stitching details.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 Thom Browne Edition and Galaxy Z Flip 3 Thom Browne Edition are scheduled to be sold on a limited basis in some countries. In Korea, it will be sold through an online lottery method, and applications can be submitted from 9 am on the 12th of August via Samsung’s website.
Both the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and ‘Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be released sequentially around the world on August 27, starting in Korea, the US, and Europe. As for the price, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 12GB+256GB variant is priced at $1799.99 while the 12GB+512GB variant will sell for $1899.99. The device is already on pre-order on Samsung.com. The S Pen Fold Edition will be sold separately for $49.99 while the S Pen Pro will retail for $99.99.
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The Galaxy Z Flip3 is the second of two foldable phones announced by Samsung today. However, this might be the one a lot more people will go for, thanks to its more affordable price and smaller form factor.
Galaxy Z Flip3 Design
The Galaxy Z Flip3 has undergone a significant redesign and a good one at that. The major change is the cover display which is now larger and greatly enhances the user experience. Users will be able to view and cycle through notifications without needing to unfold the phone. The screen can also serve as a viewfinder when you want to take selfies with the dual rear cameras that appear to be integrated into the cover display for a cleaner look.
Another significant design change is the addition of IPX8 water resistance which means the phone can survive use in wet conditions without worrying about damage. Samsung also claims that the new foldable phones feature its strongest frame yet which it calls Armor Aluminum and is 10% stronger than the previous generation. Last but not least is the addition of stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.
Galaxy Z Flip3 Specs
The Galaxy Z Flip3 has a 6.7-inch main screen and a 1.9-inch cover screen. The inner screen has a 120Hz refresh rate, is 29% brighter, and there is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for 4x better protection against scratches.
There is a Snapdragon 888 processor powering the phone along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The two rear cameras are a 12MP primary camera and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera and they are both protected by the new Gorilla Glass DX for camera lenses. The camera inside the centered punch hole of the inner display is a 10MP sensor. When taking selfies with the rear cameras, the Galaxy Z Flip3 will automatically switch to the ultrawide angle camera when it detects more people in the shot.
Samsung is sticking to a side-mounted fingerprint scanner again this year. The battery capacity also remains unchanged at 3300mAh and charges pretty slowly at 15W. The phone ships with One UI 3.1 for Z series based on Android 11 and will get three OS upgrades.
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Galaxy Z Flip3 Samsung exclusive colors
Galaxy Z Flip3 Price and Availability
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is priced at $999.99 for the 128GB version and $1099.99 for the 256GB version. The phone is available in Cream, Green, Lavender, and Black. Samsung is also offering the phone in Gray, Pink, and White as exclusives for those who pre-order from Samsumg.com. There is also a Thom Browne special edition.
The phone will be available for purchase starting August 27. Those who pre-order will receive it a week early in select markets.
Realme will be announcing the Realme Book on Aug. 18 in China. On the same day, the company will be unleashing the Realme Book Slim in India. It is unclear whether these are the same device. A Weibo user (via) has shared a couple of live shots of the blue and silver variants of the Realme Book to showcase its design.
The Realme Book’s live shots show that it will arrive with an aluminum build. The lid of the device has a minimalist look as it only features a plain “realme” branding. The top bezel of the laptop features a webcam, and another branding can be seen on the bottom bezel.
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Realme Book live image
Realme Book live image
Realme Book live image
Realme Book live image
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Realme Book live image
A fingerprint sensor can be seen in the upper-right corner above the backlit keyboard. Below the keyboard is a large trackpad, which probably carries support for gestures. The device’s right edge has a pair of USB-C ports, and there is a USB slot and a 3.5mm audio jack available on its left spine. The underside of the notebook is a grille for ventilation. A “Dare to Leap” branding can also be seen on the underside.
Earlier today, Realme China confirmed that it will be sporting a 3:2 aspect ratio display that offers a 2K resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels. The device can be seen running on Windows 10 OS, and it is expected to receive the Windows 11 upgrade later this year.
It is likely to be powered by the Intel 11th gen. Core i5-1135G7 processor, Xe graphics, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. The device may offer 512 GB of PCIe storage. It may come with a 54Wh battery that supports 65W rapid charging.
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