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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3 specs sheet leaked, hands-on video emerge before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Samsung will be unleashing its next foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 later today. Since the past few weeks, the rumor mill has been consistently leaking the specifications, renders, and prices of these devices. Now, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the specs sheet of the Z Fold3 and Z Flip3.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 specifications

The Galaxy Z Fold3 has a 6.2-inch AMOLED cover display that supports 2262 x 832 pixels resolution. The front side of the device has a 10-megapixel camera. Opening the device reveals its 7.6-inch foldable AMOLED panel that supports a resolution of 2208 x 1768 pixels. This display is integrated with a 4-megapixel in-screen camera. Both displays support a 120Hz refresh rate.

Samsung Galazy Z Fold3 aspecs sheet
Samsung Galazy Z Fold3 specs sheet

The Snapdragon 888 powers the device with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 4,400mAh battery that supports 25W charging. The back panel of the phone has a 12-megapixel triple camera system.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 specifications

The Galaxy Z Flip3 has a 6.7-inch foldable AMOLED display that offers 2640 x 1080 pixels resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its rear sell features a secondary 1.9-inch AMOLED screen that delivers 512 x 260 pixels resolution. It has a front camera of 10-megapixel. The rear camera setup of the device has a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual-camera system.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 specs sheet
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 specs sheet

The Snapdragon 888 SoC-powered phone has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It has a 3,300mAh battery that supports 15W charging.

Readers can checkout the above messages to see the other specs of the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. Shown below is a hands-on video that gives a look at the real units of Z Fold3 and Z Flip3:

 

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OnePlus reveals that second OnePlus Nord 2 Blast case was fake

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Pranav Sawant
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Earlier this month, a Twitter user named Ankur Sharma shared images of his burnt OnePlus Nord 2 smartphone. Soon after the tweet, OnePlus was kind enough to respond to the user by helping him with the further doings. The Chinese manufacturer also revealed that the blast was caused solely due to external factors and there weren’t any manufacturing defects.

Just Yesterday, another Twitter user named Shubham Srivastava shared that his father’s OnePlus Nord 2 unit exploded. But, thankfully, it didn’t cause any harm. Now, OnePlus has officially confirmed that the second incident reported by Srivastava was fake.

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Second OnePlus Nord 2 Blast case(tweet deleted)

OnePlus shared a statement regarding the second blase case.

“Earlier today, we were notified on Twitter about an alleged blast case for the OnePlus Nord 2. We always take such claims very seriously and immediately look into each one to first verify the legitimacy of the claim. During our conversation with this individual, we were able to confirm that this alleged case was false and in no way involved any OnePlus product. All OnePlus products undergo thorough quality and safety tests to ensure that they are up to leading industry standards and are safe to use”, stated OnePlus.

In continuation, “We also follow strict internal processes to ensure the health and safety of our users, while also protecting the reputation of our brand. We urge the public to exercise restraint in judging unverified allegations such as this.”

Although the second incident was fake, the first blast case still remains to be true. Also, it is worth noting that several other phones from big brands have been subject to such blasts. Either due to battery issues or due to some manufacturing defects.

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HP Chromebook x2 11 launched with Snapdragon 7c, USI Pen for $599

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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HP has announced the Chromebook x2 11 alongside the Chromebase AiO. It is a detachable device that comes with stylus support. With the Snapdragon 7c onboard, it carries support for LTE connectivity. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Chromebook x2 11:

HP Chromebook x2 11 specifications and features

The aluminum-bodied Chromebook x2 11 has an 11-inch IPS panel that supports a 2K resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels and 440 nits brightness. The screen is shielded by Gorilla Glass 4. The device ships with a USI-certified Pen (stylus) that can be charged wirelessly. This can be done by attaching the stylus to the right edge of the Chromebook x2 11.

HP Chromebook x2 11
HP Chromebook x2 11

The Snapdragon 7c is present under the hood of the Chromebook x2 11. It comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 12GB of eMMC storage. The company claims that the 32Wh 2-cell battery of the Chromebook can last for around 11 hours and 15 minutes. The 45W charger allows the device to go from zero to 50 percent in 45 minutes.

HP Chromebook x2 11
HP Chromebook x2 11

The Chromebook x2 11 has a front camera of 5-megapixel, and it has an 8-megapixel rear camera with a dual array microphone. It offers other features like Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, a pair of USB-C ports, a microSD card slot, and a nano-SIM slot (optional).

HP Chromebook x2 11
HP Chromebook x2 11

There is a full-sized keyboard with a trackpad, which can be attached to the bottom edge of the Chromebook x2 11. The back panel of the device features a kickstand that makes it possible to use it at various angles of up to 170 degrees.

HP Chromebook x2 11 pricing and availability

The HP Chromebook x2 11 starts at $599 with the stylus included. It comes in two LTE variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and a Wi-Fi-only model with 8 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. It can be purchased in colors like Night Teal and Shade Gray.

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Amazon and GoPro file lawsuit against Chinese sellers over counterfeit products

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Jeet
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Knockoffs are a huge problem plaguing online marketplaces like Amazon and to tackle such issues, the online retail giant had created a Counterfeit Crimes Unit in June last year. Now, the unit seems to have taken its first action.

Amazon and GoPro have sued seven Chinese nationals and a couple of businesses for distributing hard-to-detect knockoffs of its “Handler” floating camera handgrip and “3-way” tripod grip that uses GoPro’s own logo.

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The lawsuit was filed in April this year and has just been unsealed because a parallel investigation against the same sellers is ongoing in China. The lawsuit claims that some of the buyers were fooled by the fake products but it doesn’t reveal the number of people who actually bought these fake products.

As for taking action, Amazon says that it blocked the seller accounts of these defendants after counterfeits were brought to the company’s attention. The company also added that it sent samples of the products to GoPro to help the investigation.

Kebharu Smith, Director of Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit said, “When counterfeiters attempt to sell in our store, they not only violate the intellectual property rights of companies like GoPro, they also mislead consumers and harm Amazon’s reputation as a place to buy authentic goods.”

Amazon contends that the problem of counterfeit products on its platform isn’t widespread. It says that in 2020, less than 0.01 percent of all products sold on its marketplace were the subject of a counterfeit complaint from customers. But Amazon doesn’t reveal how many products it has on its storefront, so it’s impossible to tell how large “0.01%” might be.

The company is talking about counterfeit complaints filed by the customers so the number of such products on the platform could be much more given that not everyone can tell apart the fake goods and not everyone who finds out decides to complain about it.

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Honor Magic 3 will be the first smartphone to feature IMAX Enhanced!

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Jed John Ikoba
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Honor is scheduled to have an extended launch of several products on August 12. This has seen the release of several official teasers and specs sheet for some of these devices, as the company ups the tempo leading to the event. We expect to see more of these teasers and new details ahead of the scheduled August 12 event.

The Honor Magic 3 is one of the devices primed for launch on August 12, and Honor has released an announcement via Weibo that it is partnering with proprietary camera solutions provider IMAX Corporation in conjunction with DTS.

The partnership is to offer superior video and audio experiences for smartphones via IMAX Enhanced. The new arrangement will see the Honor Magic 3 having the IMAX Enhanced audio and video experience. IMAX Enhanced brings the IMAX capabilities to consumers via TVs and projectors previously. It supports 4K HDR videos with DTS audio on HDR10+ displays. Honor says the Magic 3 will be the first smartphone to have the IMAX Enhanced feature offering an expanded aspect ratio and immersive sound.

The Weibo page also showed a circular camera set up looking like a film reel. This could indicate the circular cam design for the Honor Magic 3. The Honor Magic 3 is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, which could provide an indication of an increasing partnership between Honor and chipmaker Qualcomm.

Speculation surrounding the price of the Honor Magic 3 indicates that it could be sold at 4,000 Yuan (~$616), although we expect official pricing information and global availability details before the launch event proper. We also expect the unveiling of a few more devices from the Magic 3 series on August 12.

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HP Chromebase is a Chrome OS AiO with a rotating display

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Habeeb Onawole
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There are not a lot of All-in-Ones (AiO) powered by Chrome OS but if you are on the lookout for one, especially for your home, then the new HP Chromebase should be on your radar.

HP Chromebase

The specifications of the HP Chromebase are not bad but the highlight of the computer is its 21.5-inch 1080p IPS touchscreen that can rotate 90º clockwise into a portrait position. The mechanism is so smooth that it can be flipped with just a finger and a little push from the top right corner as seen in a hands-on video by Chrome Unboxed.

You might be wondering why you need your screen in portrait mode, but it turns out that this mode is best for Android apps running on Chrome OS. It is also a more efficient use of the screen when scrolling through a web page or viewing a document as a lot more content fits on the screen compared to when in landscape mode.

The display of the HP Chromebase is attached to a cone-shaped fabric-covered aluminum base that is home to the internals as well as two B&O 5W speakers, two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, and an audio jack. The computer has a starting price of $599 and comes with a Pentium Gold processor for the base model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The pricier models have a 10th Gen Core i3 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage.

There is a 5MP webcam and a shutter at the top allows you to not only cover the camera but also mute the microphone. It also has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. HP ships the Chromebase with a matching white keyboard and mouse and a 90W power adapter.

 

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Sony launches three new sleek X-Series Wireless Bluetooth speakers in India

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Jed John Ikoba
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Electronics giant Sony has unveiled three new Bluetooth wireless speakers to the Indian market. The three products are from the X-series and are already available at Sony retail stores, as well as other online and offline retail outlets in the sub-continent.SRS-XG500 wireless speaker

The new products are the Sony SRS-XP500, SRS-XP700, and SRS-XG500 wireless speakers. The speakers feature X-Balance speaker units, Mega-Bass and Live Sound Mode, waterproof and dustproof capabilities, and battery life of up to 30 hours. The non-circular diaphragm of the Bluetooth wireless X-series speakers, together with the Mega-Bass feature, and the Live Sound Mode, combine to create a unique sound atmosphere for listeners.SRS-XG500 wireless speaker

All three Bluetooth wireless speakers come with several high-efficiency tweeters and a great handle for easy handling. While the SRS-XP500 and SRS-XG500 come with two tweeters, the SRS-XP700 is fitted with three front tweeters and a rear tweeter. The XP700 offers omnidirectional Party Sound with its four high-efficiency tweeters. The power of the speakers can be raised several notches higher with the Party Connect feature, which makes it possible to connect up to 100 compatible speakers for a more compelling sound and lighting experience.Sony SRS-XG500 wireless speaker

The XG500 and XP700 are the pricier of the models and offer greater depth than the XP500. In terms of actual battery life, the XG500 offers the highest mileage of 30 hours of continuous playback, while the XP500 gets up to 20 hours, and the XP700 gives 25 hours.
Sony India hopes the three new Bluetooth wireless speakers it has just unveiled in India will have a great reception.

The new products are the Sony SRS-XP500, SRS-XP700, and SRS-XG500 wireless speakers, priced at Rs. 26,990 ($362) (for the XP500) and Rs. 32,990 ($443) (for the XP700 and XG500), respectively.

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PUBG is free-to-play for a week; officially changes name to PUBG: Battlegrounds

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Jeet
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The popular Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds, widely known as PUBG, is going free-to-play for a week. Not just that, the game is also receiving a name change. While the reason behind this has not been revealed by the company, it is being speculated the company is doing this to gauge player interest for turning this into a completely free-to-play game.

The free-to-play week has now been commenced, starting on August 10, and is going to run until August 16. This also coincides with Kpop mega-group Blackpink’s crossover content launching in the game, with decals on the airship and buildings.

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Krafton, the studio that makes the PUBG game is even giving players some rewards for trying the game out during this promotion. As for the name change, Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds will be known as “PUBG: Battlegrounds” going forward, which means the full name of the game is now officially Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds: Battlegrounds.

During this free-play week, rewards can be collected normally and the company has confirmed that mission progress and gameplay statistics will be recorded and put toward achievement progress if players wind up buying the full game.

It’s noteworthy that the promotion is only available on Steam, which means console players will not have access to it. Last month, PUBG got bigger with the launch of a new Taego map which is around 18km by 18km. This is the biggest map in the game for a fair few years, and giving players a vast new area to explore.

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Xiaomi gifts all 184K Mi 1 first-time buyers a ¥1999 (~$308) voucher

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Habeeb Onawole
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At the Xiaomi event today, the CEO, Lei Jun, announced that it will be refunding all the first-time buyers of its very first smartphone, the Mi 1, announced 10 years ago.

The manufacturer revealed that it had sold 184,600 units of the smartphone which had a launch price of ¥1999 (~$308). The total revenue generated from the sales was over ¥370 million and that money has helped Xiaomi attain its present-day status as the second-largest phone brand in the world.

Xiaomi Mi 1 refund

As a way to show its appreciation to these early adopters who put their trust in the company, Xiaomi says it is refunding the cost of the phone. However, since refunding each buyer will be too much of a hassle, it has converted the refund into a voucher of the same amount. The voucher can be used towards the purchase of any item on the Xiaomi online store.

The Mi 1 was announced in August 2011. The phone had a 4-inch LCD display, 1GB of RAM, a Snapdragon S3 dual-core processor, a single 8MP rear camera, a 2MP front-facing camera, and a plastic body.

 

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs iPad Pro 11 2021: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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Xiaomi is finally back in the tablet market with two new devices: the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro. They are both high-end tablets and perfect rivals for the latest iPad Pro released by Apple, but they come at a more affordable price. Despite that, they pack a great hardware department and a stunning specs sheet: is that enough to beat the latest iPads or you can get more from Apple devices? This comparison will highlight the differences between the specifications of the iPad Pro 11 2021 and the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs Apple iPad Pro 11 2021

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro Apple iPad Pro M1 11 2021
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 254.7 x 166.3 x 6.9 mm, 515 grams 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm, 466 g
DISPLAY  11 inches, 1600 x 2560p (Full HD+), IPS LCD 11 inches, 1668 x 2388p (Quad HD+), Liquid Retina IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz Apple M1, octa-core
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB – 16 GB RAM, 1 TB – 16 GB RAM, 2 TB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI iPadOS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Dual 50 + 5 MP or dual 13 + 5 MP
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 12 + 10 MP + LiDAR f/1.8 and f/2.4
12 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 8600 mAh, fast charging 67W 7538 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, optional 5G, pen support LTE, 5G, Pen support, eSIM

Design

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro is a very thin and lightweight device with a thickness of just 6.8 mm and a weight of just 515 grams. But the iPad Pro M1 is even thinner and lighter! It weighs just 470 grams and it is 5.9 mm thin: one of the thinnest tablets out there. The devices have a very similar screen-to-body ratio. The iPad Pro M1 wins the design comparison simply because it has a sleeker design. The tablets support both a pen and a physical keyboard you can attach through magnetic connectors. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro supports a nano SIM in the 5G variant, while the iPad Pro has both nano SIM and eSIM support.

 

Display

Apple iPad Pro M1 and Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro are equipped with stunning displays. They have a diagonal of 11 inches, the HDR10 certification, the Dolby Vision standard, a Quad HD+ resolution, and even a 120 Hz refresh rate, as well as a very high brightness. On the other hand, they both come with IPS panels instead of those brilliant AMOLED displays you can usually find on flagship smartphones. But you should not worry so much about it because these tablets have excellent IPS panels. On the iPad Pro, you can authenticate through 3D facial recognition by using Face ID, while you can only rely on the old password if you get the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro.

Specs & Software

Apple iPad Pro M1 and Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro are equipped with flagship-class hardware. The iPad Pro M1 has the same processor as the latest iMacs: the custom Apple M1 with an octa-core architecture, paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of native storage. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Despite they are both flagships, the iPad Pro M1 is able to offer higher performance thanks to its superior hardware department. Further, the iPad Pro M1 has a more advanced operating system for tablets: iPadOS, which is able to maximize the user experience in multi-tasking.

 

Camera

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro and Apple iPad Pro M1 are two of the best tablets in terms of camera performance. Overall, the iPad Pro M1 is superior with its 12 MP main sensor including OIS, a 10 MP ultrawide camera, and a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for AR appliances. But the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro is still a great camera tablet with its 50 MP main camera (only available in the 5G variant) and a 5 MP ultrawide sensor.

 

Battery

The battery capacities of these two tablets do not differ too much: 7538 mAh for the iPad Pro M1 and 8600 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro. Despite the iPad Pro M1 has a smaller capacity, the battery life should not be so far due to the great optimization of iPadOS. But the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has a much faster charging technology with a power of 65W instead of the 18W found on its rival.

 

Price

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro debuted in the Chinese market with a €330/$387 starting price, while iPad Pro M1 starts from €780/$915. The iPad Pro M1 wins the comparison as it is a much better tablet than the latest Xiaomi flagship, but its price is more than twice superior to the Mi Pad 5 Pro. That is why the Xiaomi tablet offers a way higher value for money.

 

 

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs Apple iPad Pro 2021: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro

PRO

  • Faster charging
  • More variants
  • Great 50 MP rear camera
  • One billion colors

CONS

  • No eSIM

 

Apple iPad Pro 11 2021

PRO

  • eSIM
  • iPadOS
  • Amazing cameras
  • LiDAR scanner
  • Face ID

CONS

  • Price

 

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OnePlus teases a dual-screen phone to be announced tomorrow but don’t get too excited

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Habeeb Onawole
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Back in 2019, Pete Lau, the CEO of OnePlus, said that there are no plans for a foldable phone anytime soon. A year later, the founder revealed in an interview that existing technology isn’t good enough for foldable phones. Based on the standpoint of the manufacturer, we do not expect a Galaxy Z Fold rival from them anytime soon. However, it appears OnePlus has a surprise for us tomorrow according to a teaser it posted earlier today.

The official OnePlus USA Instagram and Twitter account both shared a short clip of a phone and a date that is for tomorrow, August 11 (yeah, the U.S. goes with MM/DD/YY). The dual-screen device reminds us of LG’s Dual Screen case which when attached to select devices such as the LG V60, gave it a second screen. Does it mean OnePlus plans to announce a dual-screen accessory for its existing phone(s) or a dual-screen phone tomorrow? We are not sure but a trusted source says we shouldn’t be excited.

Young leaker, Ishan Agarwal, who has leaked multiple OnePlus devices in the past has said that the teaser is just two OnePlus 9 Pro phones put together. So it is safe to assume that this isn’t necessarily a new product.

There is a possibility OnePlus is teasing a special promotion, which makes sense considering that every Wednesday is OnePlus Day, its weekly deals day. So this may be a BOGO (Buy One, Get One Free) promo for the OnePlus 9 Pro but with a special teaser to get people talking. The timing is perfect too since Samsung is announcing the Galaxy Z Fold3 tomorrow.

 

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Pre-Order Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro from Giztop

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Simranpal Singh
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Just after the launch of Mi Mix 4, Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro, the Giztop starts registering pre-orders for the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro. The new tablet carries some outstanding features including 5G connectivity, 11-inch 120Hz display and new MIUI 12.5 for Pad.

Must See: Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 & Mi Pad 5 Pro Official: 11″, 120Hz refresh rate, 5G, MIUI for Pad & more!

The 5G enabled Mi Pad 5 Pro is available for pre-orders in Black Color, while the Mi Pad 5 is available in White, Black and Green colour options. Giztop will start shipping the pre-orders soon. Interested buyers can grab both the devices in 6GB RAM + 128/256 GB storage variants.

Mi Pad 5 

Mi Pad 5 Pro

Xiaomi Mi pad 5 specifications

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 comes with an 11-inch LCD display having 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution and 120Hz of high refresh rate. The device’s display also offers 275 pixels per inch having a 1500:1 contrast ratio. To enhance the audio along with an exceptional video experience, the Mi Pad 5 houses eight speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

The tablet bundles Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC with 4G LTE support. The Mi Pad 5 carries a dual camera including a 13-megapixel camera and a 5-megapixel depth camera, and a single 8-megapixel selfie camera on the front side.

Mi pad 5 carries an 8720 mAh battery which supports up to 33W fast charging. The Mi pad 5 runs on MIUI for Pad OS which is well optimized for large screens. There are an abundance of new features like split-screen, convenient entertainment, office and enjoy leisure experience.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro Specifications

Apart from some similarities, the Mi Pad 5 differs a lot from its younger sibling. Mi pad 5 Pro coupled Snapdragon 870 SoC with 5G support. It is available in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. Moreover, it features an 8600 mAh battery with 67W ultra-fast wired charging.

It also carries a dual rear primary sensor consisting of a 50-megapixel  primary sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. However, the other features remain the same for both the Mi Pad 5 series tablets.

You can pre-order the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro from the Giztop.

See More: Here is how much the Mi Pad Stylus and Mi Pad Keyboard Case costs

 

Pre-Orders for Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 goes live on Giztop

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Simranpal Singh
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The storm of rumours and leaks for the Mi Mix 4 has finally settled as Xiaomi has officially announced the innovative smartphone. At the big launch event, Xiaomi also unveiled Mi Pad 5, Mi Pad 5 Pro along with the announcement of Mi Mix 4. Carrying exceptional specifications, the smartphone will be available in four different storage variants which will settle with 8/12GB RAM and 128/256/512GB storage options. Pre-orders for the smartphone is now up via Giztop with the ‘ship soon’ label.

Must See: Xiaomi unveils MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition and MIUI for Pad

The interested users can grab the device in three colour options of Ceramix White, Ceramic Grey and Ceramic Black. You can grab the Mi Mix 4 anywhere around the globe via Giztop.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Specifications

The smartphone comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED 3D curved display having a 120Hz refresh rate,  HDR10+ and 800 nits of brightness. The display offers 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is well-protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The display is built using micro-diamond pixel technology which paved way for an under-display camera.

It is the maiden smartphone powered by Snapdragon 888+ SoC, up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.

The primary feature of the smartphone is its in-display 20MP camera having 1.6μm pixel size. it is dubbed as CUP – Camera Under Panel. However, you can also enjoy a triple rear camera on the rear side including a 108MP HMX f/1.9  main camera having OIS and 7P lens. It also features an 8MP periscope lens with 50X zoom and 5x optical zoom. There’s also a 13MP ultra-wide-angle on the rear side.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 couples a 4500 mAh battery which supports up to 120W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It takes 21 minutes to fully charge the device in boost mode and 15 minutes in normal mode.

Other features include stereo speakers by Harman Kardon, the Find-my device feature, etc.

You can head over to the Giztop to grab the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 before anyone else in your country.

Related: Xiaomi MIX 4 packs an in-display camera, Snapdragon 888+, ceramic body, and more for under $800

 

Realme GT 5G & GT Master Edition officially confirmed to launch in India on August 18

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Jed John Ikoba
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The Realme GT 5G and GT Master Edition will be berthing in the Indian market on August 18, with sales commencing via Flipkart thereafter. Realme CEO Madhav Sheth had hinted at the August 18 India launch date during the last edition of AskMadhav on YouTube. The company has today officially confirmed, via their listing on Flipkart, the date for the unveiling of the two devices.Realme GT 5G

The Realme GT 5G comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset, while the GT Master Edition will be powered by Snapdragon 778G chipset. There had been rumors that the India launch will also include the Realme Master Edition Explorer with Snapdragon 870. However, today’s announcement indicates that the Master Edition Explorer is not berthing in India, at least at the moment.

The Realme GT Master Edition packs up to 12GB of RAM together with 7GB of virtual RAM. Two variants are available in terms of RAM/ internal storage. The base model has 8GB/128GB of RAM/internal storage, while the higher model has 12GB/256GB of RAM/internal storage. The smartphone will run on Android 11 together with the Realme UI 2.0.

The front-facing and rear camera systems of the device consist of a 32MP front camera, a 64MP rear camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. The camera setup combines to give videos and pictures of decent quality. There is also an in-display fingerprint sensor, impressive speakers, and it supports 5G connectivity. The Realme GT Master Edition also has a 4,300mAh/4,200mAh battery that guarantees long use and 65W fast charging.Realme GT 5G

The Realme GT 5G had been unveiled in China in March, while Europe had a feel of the device in June 2021. There are no changes in the India Edition of the Realme GT 5G, as promised by Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth. It comes in 8GB/12GB of RAM variants and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. It has a 6.43-inch FHD AMOLED display and would run on the Android 11 operating system together with the Realme UI 2.0. It also comes with a quad-camera setup that consists of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro, and a 16MP selfie camera. It packs a larger 4,500mAh battery and has 65W fast charging support.

While no specifics have been mentioned as per pricing, the Realme CEO hinted that the new GT series for the Indian market may not be priced below Rs. 30,000 ($404). The fine details of the launch will be out soon as we inch closer to the d-day.

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Honor X20 5G official listing reveals the entire specs ahead of August 12 launch

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Jed John Ikoba
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As the build-up to the launch of the Honor X20 5G slated for August 12 gathers momentum, Honor has listed the flagship smartphone on its official online retail store. The listing gives us a clear look at the full specifications of the smartphone as well as the design.Honor X20 5G

The listing confirms the Honor X20 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset and has a 6.67-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. There are two variants of the RAM and internal storage for the device. It has 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB internal storage which is expandable via a microSD slot.Honor X20 5G

The X20 5G packs a quad-camera setup which includes a 64MP primary camera, a 2MP depth sensor, a 2MP macro, and a 16MP front camera. The 16MP selfie camera is housed in a pill-shaped cutout at the top left corner of the screen.Honor X20 5G

Recently, a few Honor smartphones were announced to run on Huawei’s HarmonyOS 2.0, but the X20 5G will be running on Android 11 together with Magic UI 4.2. It equally packs a decent 4,300mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging.

The Honor X20 5G will be available in black, blue, and silver colors. We await the pricing and availability details since the entire specs are already in the open. We also expect the company to announce details of the X20 5G global rollout.

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UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max launched for $139.99, carries Sony AI 48MP cameras and Helio G80 SoC

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Simranpal Singh
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A few months back, UMIDIGI launched a new entry-level smartphone UMIDIGI A11. Now, the company has come up with a successor – Umidigi A11 Pro Max. The new smartphone comes with upgraded cameras, a new processor, and carries several other changes. It will be available on sale from August 23 via AliExpress. The device will retail at the starting price of $139.99 for the 4GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage variant. It goes all the way up to $169.99 if you grab 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Must See: UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max to launch on August 23 with an Helio G80 SoC

The new UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max comes with the upgraded MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, which is much faster when compared to the Helio G25 seen on the UMIDIGI A11. It also comes in dual variants of 4/8 GB RAM. The display is also upgraded as it comes with a 6.89-inch display having Full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 20:5:9. The camera segment of the device is duly improved with new features and hardware.

Upgraded Helio SoC, Sony AI cameras, and much more!

The UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max comes with a primary Sony 48MP sensor with AI features, and a 16MP ultra-wide sensor having a field of view of 120 degrees. Like the UMIDIGI A11, it sports a 2MP depth sensor and an infrared thermometer 2.0 sensor. The infrared sensor allows the user to measure body temperature without even touching the body.  Upfront, the device features a 24MP sensor that is placed inside the punch hole.

All this is backed by a 5150mAh battery that supports 10W charging via a USB Type-C port. Umidigi A11 Pro Max runs on Android 11 out of the box. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner which is embedded in the power button. However, it also supports face unlock, which further powers AI features. Also, there is an independent key that you can customize according to your needs.

Technical Specifications

  • Screen: 6.8″ FHD+ Screen
  • CPU: MediaTek Helio G80, 2*Cortex-A75+6*Cortex-A55, up to 2.0GHz
  • GPU: ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2, up to 950MHz
  • RAM: 4GB / 8GB, LPDDR4X dual-channel
  • Storage: 128GB
  • Battery: USB Type-C, 5150mAh, 10W Fast Charge
  • Dimensions: 167.8 x 75.6 x 8.58 mm
  • Weight: 225g
  • Rear Camera:
    48MP Sony main camera, F/1.79, 6-element lens
    16MP ultra wide-angle camera, FOV 120°, F/2.2
  • 2MP macro camera
  • Front Camera:
    24MP, F/1.8 aperture
  • Dedicated Button: Customizable independent shortcut key
  • Connectivity: Dual 4G / Dual VoLTE
  • Bands：
  • 4G: FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28A/28B/B66
  • TDD: B34/38/39/40/41
  • 3G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/6/8/19
  • TDSCDMA: B34/39
  • CDMA:BC0/BC1
  • 2G: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
  • GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou
  • 3.5mm Audio Jack, Bluetooth 5.0, Android 11
  • Sensors: Infrared Temperature Sensor, Side Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass
  • Colors: Frost Grey, Mist Blue

Pricing and Availability

Umidigi A11 Pro Max is available in two colour options of Frost Grey and Mist Blue. The fully packed smartphone – Umidigi A11 Pro Max is available for the price of $139.99 (4GB RAM + 128GB Storage) and $169.99 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage). It will start retailing from August 23 via Aliexpress, you can add it to your cart now for the best price.

Umidigi A11 Pro Max supports a dual 4G network and works with all 4G bands around the world. Do note that UMIDIGI is giving away 10 units of A11 Pro Max and UMIDIGI Airbuds Pro. Interested users can enter the giveaway here.

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Here is how much the Mi Pad Stylus and Mi Pad Keyboard Case costs

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Habeeb Onawole
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Earlier today, Xiaomi announced new tablets after a three-year hiatus from the tablet market. The new Mi Pad 5 tablets are compatible with a stylus and a keyboard case, and if you plan on picking up any of the models, then you should know how much their accessories cost.

Xiaomi Mi Pad Stylus featured

Mi Pad Stylus

The Mi Pad Stylus is priced at ¥349 (~$54) which is significantly cheaper than the Apple Pencil 2nd generation which is priced at $129. However, it costs more than Lenovo’s own Xiaoxin Active Capacitive Pen which sells for ¥299 (~$46).

The stylus has a length of 152mm and weighs 12.2 grams. It has a replaceable soft nib and two shortcut buttons on the sides. Other features are a 240Hz touch sampling rate, 4096-levels of pressure sensitivity, and a battery life of 8 hours. It charges wirelessly when placed on the top of the Mi Pad 5 and a 60-second charge will provide up to 20 minutes of usage.

The Mi pad Stylus is already available for purchase on Mi.com.

 

Xiaomi Mi Pad Keyboard Case

Mi Pad Keyboard Case

The Mi Pad Keyboard Case comes in white, black, and green and is priced at ¥399 (~$62). The 63-key keyboard has 1.2mm travel for an improved typing experience. It connects to the Mi Pad 5 via three pogo pins and has a magnet underneath that keeps the tablet in place.

You can pre-order the keyboard case on Mi.com

 

Xiaomi Mi Pad Case

Mi Pad Magnetic Case

If you don’t want a keyboard case, Xiaomi also has a standard case that offers double-sided protection for the Mi Pad 5. The cover of the case can be folded into a triangle that serves as a kickstand when propped up on a flat surface.

The Mi Pad Magnetic Case is available in Black, Green, and Orange and is priced at ¥99 (~$15) on the Xiaomi website.

 

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Xiaomi Sound with UWB is the brand’s first high-end smart speaker priced at ¥499 (~$77)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi, Tuesday evening, held a highly-anticipated launch event in China where it unveiled the premium Xiaomi Mix 4 smartphone alongside the Mi Pad 5 series, the Xiaomi CyberDog, and its second-generation OLED TV. Xiaomi also announced what it called its first high-end smart speaker. The gadget bears the moniker Xiaomi Sound and despite the appellation as a high-end speaker, it arrives with a fairly decent price tag of 499 yuan (~$77).Xiaomi Sound

Also, one would have expected a bulky speaker but the Xiaomi Sound features a compact body and surprisingly, the internal configuration is designed to output a powerful sound. The speaker is also embedded with Harman AudioEFX which allows the speaker to transform into a powerhouse of deep and rich low-frequency sound without damaging the hardware. This re-enforces the claim that it is indeed a high end product.Xiaomi Sound

The speaker features built-in neodymium iron boron powerful magnets with dual suspension passive radiators. Xiaomi claims it can achieve 90dB shock sound pressure and 70Hz full bass. At the same time, it adopts 360° omnidirectional sound output, a top-mounted sound guide cone design, and is the Hi-Res (high-resolution) certification.Xiaomi Sound

Xiaomi Sound is available in two colors of silver and black, and the metal quality is sufficient. Lei Jun touts it to be the most beautiful and high-end smart speaker that the brand has launched in 10 years.XIaomi SOund

Furthermore, Xiaomi Sound also supports the calculation of audio functions, 330 calculations per second, to achieve dynamic tuning. At the same time, it deploys algorithm to regulate the sound quality and volume at night time to suit the ambience.Xiaomi Sound

Another interesting feature is that the speaker supports two interconnections, combined stereo, and even 8 interconnections. That means you can link up to eight different speakers together which can then be placed at different locations to achieve a robust sound experience. Apart from Bluetooth connectivity, the smart speaker also supports Ultra-Wide-Band (UWB) connectivity.

Xiaomi is yet to reveal the availability details. We also expect the company to launch this product outside China at some point.

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Deal: Buy ThundeRobot ML703 Wireless Gaming Mouse for $29 (Retail Price $46)

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ThundeRobot ML703 Wireless Gaming Mouse which generally retails for $46 is now available at a discounted price of $29.30 only at AliExpress. This super deal ends tomorrow.

WHERE TO BUY
ThundeRobot ML703 Wireless Gaming Mouse at $29.30 (after discount)@AliExpress

ThundeRobot ML703 Wireless Gaming Mouse

ThundeRobot ML703 Wireless Gaming Mouse

ThundeRobot ML703 Wireless Gaming Mouse

Key Features:

  • Professional Wireless Technology
  • Mechanical design for pro gamers
  • High Precision and long durability
  • Dual-mode: Wireless and wired
  • Lights： RGB bottom light + 7 single lights for rollers and eyes
  • Five-speed adjustment up to 16000 DPI
  • Auto sleep when idle for 1 minute
  • Power-saving technology
  • 1000mAh battery: 90 hours of playtime
  • Rechargeable battery
  • 4 grids to check the battery level

ThundeRobot ML703 Wireless Gaming Mouse

Generally retailing for $46, you can now buy ThundeRobot ML703 Wireless Gaming Mouse at a discounted price of $29.30 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable to the ML703 dual-mode variant. You can also buy the ML701 wireless mouse for $21.42 and the MG701 wired mouse for $15.69 with this super deal. This deal ends tomorrow. So place your order asap. 

ThundeRobot ML703 Wireless Gaming Mouse

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Xiaomi unveils MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition and MIUI for Pad

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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At the Mi MIX 4 launch event, Xiaomi not only announced a bunch of hardware but also software. The company unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition and MIUI for Pad. Let’s take a look at what they have to offer.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition

As the name suggests, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition brings improvements for MIUI 12.5, which itself is a polished version of MIUI 12. In fact, Xiaomi is yet to deliver MIUI 12.5 to eligible devices worldwide but we already have a newer version of the software.

Xiaomi says that MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition comes with fixes for 160 system header problems and 224 system application problems. The latest version of MIUI also brings all-around optimizations for the bottom framework to the top-most application layer.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition Logo Featured

According to the company, the new version of its mobile operating system is a result of progress achieved by the engineers in optimizing the MIUI system in the last six months. This means the MIUI Pioneer Group might not have played a key role in the development as it was established recently.

In a nutshell, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition does not introduce new features. Instead, it comes with four optimizations, namely Liquid Storage, Atomic Memory, Focus Calculation, and Intelligent Balance.

  • Liquid Storage

    • A self-developed solution for optimizing storage mechanism. Helps in retaining read and write performance over a long period of time.

  • Atomic Memory

    • A self-developed solution for optimizing memory management mechanism. Improves the performance of holding applications in memory.

  • Focus Calculation

    • A self-developed solution for optimizing processor scheduling. Helps is reducing CPU usage and power consumption.

  • Intelligent Balance

    • This solution intelligently allocates hardware performance as well as power consumption, and seeks a balance between the two.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition stable update will be rolled out to the first batch of the following 12 devices from August 13 in China.

  • Mi MIX 4
  • Mi 11 Ultra
  • Mi 11 Pro
  • Mi 11
  • Mi 10 Ultra
  • Mi 10 Pro
  • Mi 10S
  • Mi 10
  • Redmi K40
  • Redmi K40 Pro
  • Redmi K30S Ultra
  • Redmi K30 Pro

Xiaomi says that a detailed rollout plan for all the eligible devices will be shared shortly on Mi Community. Unfortunately, it’s not known whether this version of  MIUI will make its way to global markets at the moment.

MIUI for Pad

Xiaomi launched Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro alongside the Mi MIX 4. These are the company’s first-ever tablets in the last three years. Apart from bringing high-end hardware for affordable price tags, they also debut a new version of MIUI called MIUI for Pad.

MIUI for Pad Logo Featured

MIUI for Pad is basically a redesigned MIUI 12.5 for tablets. It is a known fact that many Android applications don’t support full screen yet. However, Xiaomi claims that its version of Android offers a full-screen app experience along with split-screen mode.

However, it is worth noting that the company also mentions that only 300+ mainstream applications are well-optimized for MIUI for Pad. Hence, it has set a target to adapt 2000 applications by the end of this year.

Xiaomi requests app developers to join the Xiaomi Open Platform to improve the state of the Android tablet app ecosystem. Since multiple smartphone OEMs are expected to release Android tablets in the coming months, we might finally see an improvement in this regard.

Last but not least, the company did not reveal anything about the new Mi Security app for tablets, which it teased recently.

 

 

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