After weeks of leaks, Xiaomi has finally confirmed the Mi MIX 4 launch date. The company revealed through a Weibo post today that the Mi MIX 4 will be announced at 7:30 PM (local time) on Aug. 10. Multiple reports have revealed that the next generation MIX device will be the company’s first smartphone to feature an in-display camera.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 launch event will be held just a day before Samsung’s Unpacked event (Aug. 11) that will see the arrival of multiple products like the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Watch4 series, and Galaxy Buds2. It is speculated that apart from launching the Mi MIX 4, Xiaomi may also announce other products like the Mi CC11 series, Mi Pad 5 lineup, and MIUI 13.
It is believed that the Xiaomi phone with the 2016118C model number that was recently seen at Chinese certification platforms like 3C and TENAA could be the Mi MIX 4 flagship. The 3C certification revealed that the device may come with a 120W fast charging. Rumors have it that the device will also carry support for 70W or 80W wireless charging.
The TENAA listing of the device has only revealed that it could be available in variants such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Reports have suggested that its highest variant may offer 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Rumors have it that the company may use Micron’s LPPDR5 uMCP solution on the device.
It goes without saying that the Mi MIX 4 will continue to offer a truly bezeless experience since it will come equipped with an in-screen camera. Due to the incorporation of the new selfie camera tech, the Mi MIX 4 may only carry support for Full HD+ resolution. However, it is expected to offer a better viewing experience than conventional 1080p panels.
The Snapdragon 888 or the newer Snapdragon 888 Plus could be present under the hood of the Mi MIX 4. It could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The rear camera setup of the phone may feature a Samsung GN1s 50-megapixel primary camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto snapper. It will come preinstalled with MIUI 12.5 based Android 11. A recent report claimed that it may come with UWB and mmWave 5G support.
Honor Magic 3 series of smartphones is all set to launch on Aug. 12 in China. Ahead of the launch, the purported Magic 3 series phone with model number ELZ-AN10 has paid visit to the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing has revealed that the key specs of the phone.
The Honor ELZ-AN10 has scored 3556 and 10257 points in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, respectively. The base frequency of the chipset is mentioned as 1.80GHz. However, its source code reveals that its prime core can score up to 3.00GHz. The source code has also revealed that it is equipped with Adreno 660 GPU.
These clues suggest that the ELZ-AN10 smartphone is driven by the all-new Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. The Geekbench has further revealed that the Magic 3 Pro is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS.
Reliable tipster Teme recently released a render of the Honor Magic 3 series. It revealed that the device is equipped with a waterfall curved display with a pill-shaped cutout. The rear view of the phone shows that it has a round-shaped camera module that seems to house as many as five cameras and an LED flash. The penta-lens setup reportedly includes three 64-megapixel cameras, a 50-megapixel main camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
Rumors have it that the Magic 3 will feature a 6.76-inch display that delivers 2272 x 1344 pixels resolution, up to 12 GB of RAM, a quad-camera setup and 66W rapid charging. The Magic 3 Pro may come with a 1228p high-resolution display. It may arrive with support for 50W wireless charging and 100W wired charging.
So far, Realme has launched three Realme 8 series of smartphones such as Realme 8, Realme 8 Pro, and Realme 8 5G in India. In the latest episode of the AskMadhav series, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the company will be soon launching two more devices in the series called the Realme 8i and Realme 8s in India.
According to a recent leak, the Realme 8s will be sporting a 6.5-inch display that delivers a 90Hz refresh rate. It will be a 5G-enabled device featuring the upcoming Dimensity 810 chipset. The SoC will be coupled with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage.
The Android 11 OS and Realme UI 2.0 will come preinstalled on the Realme 8s. The device will feature a 16-megapixel and a 64-megapixel primary camera on the back. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
Realme 8s
Recently, a new Realme phone with model number RMX3151 was seen at multiple certification sites such as FCC, TKDN (Indonesia), BIS (India), and EEC (Europe). A Columbian certification revealed that the RMX3151 will be arriving in the market with the Realme 8i moniker.
The FCC certification revealed that the Realme 8i measures 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5mm and weighs 194 grams. The listing suggests that it could be a glass-bodied phone. A schematic of the device found in the FCC documents revealed that it is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The device will come preinstalled with Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. It will draw power from a 5,000mAh battery and it will come with connectivity features like dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. The handset does not seem to support 5G connectivity. The other specifications of the device are under the wraps.
Realme CEO Madhav Sheth has finally confirmed the Realme GT launch date for India. In the latest edition of the AskMadhav YouTube series, Sheth confirmed that both smartphones will be made official on Aug. 18. He also shared some other information about the upcoming Realme GT series for India.
The Realme GT 5G for India will have the same specs as its global edition. In addition, it will be available in the same colors as the global version, which means it will come in Dashing Silver, Dashing Blue, and Racing Yellow (leather variant). The Realme GT Master Edition inspired by traveling and suitcases will also debut alongside it.
Realme GT 5G
Last month in China, Realme unveiled the Realme GT Master Edition and GT Master Explorer Edition with ridged patterns and soft-touch leather inspired from suitcases. While the GT and GT Master are set to launch on Aug. 18, there is no word on whether the GT Master Explorer will be made available in India at some point.
Realme GT and GT Master Edition specifications
The Realme GT and GT Master Edition have a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display. While the former is powered by Snapdragon 888 and 12 GB of RAM, the latter features the Snapdragon 778G chip and 8 GB of RAM. Both devices offer up to 256 GB of internal storage, and they are preinstalled with Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.
Realme GT Master Edition
The GT and GT Master Edition are fitted with a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The former has a 16-megapixel front camera, whereas the latter gets a 32-megapixel selfie camera. They are powered by a 4,300mAh and a 4,500mAh battery, respectively, and they are equipped with support for 65W fast charging.
The Galaxy S20 series is known for poor sales. As a result, Samsung not only released the Galaxy S21 series a month earlier but also priced it cheaper. Despite that, the latest Galaxy S series models sales figure is said to be even lower than that of its predecessors.
Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra
According to a report by Kiwoom Securities (via Business Post), Samsung only managed to sell 13.5 million units of the Galaxy S21 series during its first six months in the market. The report states that the sales decreased by 20% and a whopping 47% when compared with the Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy S10 series respectively.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series models are said to be the worst-performing Galaxy S series smartphones in the initial six months post-release. In fact, as per data, the sales of the Galaxy S lineup have been decreasing gradually every year.
Looks like people have lost interest in the iconic Galaxy S series. Unfortunately, that’s not the only bad news for Samsung. Chinese tech giant Xiaomi overtook the South Korean tech giant to become the largest smartphone brand in Europe for the first time in Q2 2021. For those unaware, Xiaomi is also the world’s second-largest smartphone brand at the moment.
Since there will not be a Galaxy Note this year, Samsung will continue promoting the Galaxy S21 series in the second half of the year to boost sales. However, the company will be focussing more on the Galaxy Z series of foldable smartphones.
To overcome this issue, Samsung is expected to use an AMD GPU-equipped Exynos chipset in the next year’s Galaxy S22 series. This SoC is said to be more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 895. The company anticipates that this differentiating factor will improve dwindling sales of the Galaxy S series.
According to the Chinese Weibo user that goes by Arsenal, OPPO has a Dimensity 810-powered phone scheduled for release soon. The Weibo post by the source says that the chipset is expected to have a similar performance to the Kirin 820.
The source goes on to mention that the unnamed OPPO phone will have an LCD panel with a high refresh rate and a large battery capacity too.
MediaTek does seem to have a couple of new chipsets planned for launch soon. Last month it was reported that a variant of the Dimensity 1100 called the Dimensity 1100U is coming soon. The source said the 6nm chipset is already being tested in a mid-range phone but the identity of the manufacturer is still unknown.
We expect these new processors and phones will arrive this month but before then, we should see more details surface.
In the buildup to the scheduled unveiling of the Magic 3 on August 12, Honor has released an official video teaser that highlights several features of the upcoming device. Some of the features showcased in the video include the display and cooling system.
What can be seen from the short video clip is that the screen of the Honor Magic 3 houses a pill-shaped cutout for the dual front camera setup. A sneak peek is also provided in the video of an animation of the cooling system well kitted to optimize the performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset.
Honor has continued to flourish since it exited from Huawei. The outlook remains bright for the company, and it would continue to pursue the delivery of innovative and attractive products in its areas of strength.
The Honor Magic 3 will have 8GB of RAM and it will run on Android 11 from the box. Further specs released indicate that the Honor Magic 3 has a monster 5 rear camera setup consisting of three 64MP sensors, a 50MP main shooter, and a 2MP depth helper.
There are still some details yet to be unfurled for the Honor Magic 3 including pricing and availability details. As we move closer to the August 12 event, we expect some official teasers and leaks for the device.
Tesla in recent times has come under pressure when accidents involving its electric vehicles occur. The Autopilot has most times been fingered as the proximate cause of several crashes. However, the recent story from Norway gives a more rounded perspective on the importance of this technological and safety feature in EVs.
A Tesla driver in Norway who decided to drive while under the influence of alcohol has been saved from a possibly fatal crash. The driver fell asleep while behind the wheels of his Model S EV, but the Autopilot which was operational at the time carefully navigated the vehicle to a halt.
The Autopilot provides a safety net while driving as it uses a slew of technologies to provide navigational guidance to the driver. The incident happened in Norway’s eastern district last weekend.
Some part of the incident is believed to have been filmed, as other motorists watched the 24-year old man sleeping on the wheels while the Model S was in motion. The car then successfully parked by the roadside while the man remained unconscious, as onlookers tried to wake him up from his sleep.
The local police later arrived at the scene and established that the driver was drunk. The name of the man has not been mentioned. The police also released a public statement on the incident. The man had denied he was driving the vehicle at the time he was picked.
The Autopilot is often misunderstood and misused by drivers of Tesla’s EVs leading to sometimes deadly crashes. It is a driver-assist system and not a self-driving one. When activated, it regularly sends signals to the driver to hold the steering wheel. When these signals are repeatedly ignored, the car will navigate to a stop in a safe position.
When Apple announced the Apple M1 iMac earlier this year, it also showed off a handful of new accessories such as the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad. Previously, some of these accessories were exclusive to the new iMac but starting today, they can now be purchased separately.
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID comes in two versions – one without a numeric keypad and another with numeric Keypad. The former is priced at $149 while the latter is $179.
The Touch ID button is located right above the Delete key and it provides secure authentication for logging in and making purchases. The keyboard itself is wireless and packs a rechargeable that will last up to a month on a single charge. Apple ships it with a braided USB-C to Lightning cable that will be used for pairing and charging the keyboard.
The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is compatible with all Macs with Apple silicon running macOS 11.4.
Magic Keyboard
There is also a Magic Keyboard without Touch ID priced at $99. It too is wireless and has a rechargeable battery. Apple says it pairs automatically with your Mac and it also comes with a braided USB-C to Lightning cable.
The Magic Keyboard is compatible with Macs running macOS 11.3 or later, iPads with iPadOS 14.5 or later, and iPhones and iPods with iOS 14.5 or later.
Magic Mouse
There new Magic Mouse is priced at $79 and is wireless and rechargeable. It has a multi-touch surface that allows the user to perform gestures such as swiping between web pages and scrolling. While it also comes with a braided cable, Apple has kept the lightning port under the mouse.
Magic Trackpad
The $129 Magic Trackpad is wireless and rechargeable too and is packed with support for multi-port gestures and Force Touch technology. The trackpad is covered in glass and there are sensors underneath that detect the different pressures you apply.
Like the Magic Mouse, it is compatible with Bluetooth-enabled Macs running OS X 10.11 or later and iPad running iPadOS 13.4 or later.
All of the accessories are available for purchase on the Apple website.
After July, August has to be the busiest month for smartphone manufacturers. This month, we’ll see more than 8 confirmed smartphone launches from brands like Samsung, Motorola, Realme, Redmi, iQOO, and others. While we are waiting for some flagships like iQOO 8 and Realme X9, some budget phones like Redmi 10 are also in the pipeline. Well, we’ll also see foldable phones this month. Before enticing you any further, let’s have a look at all the upcoming smartphones launching in August 2021.
1. Motorola Edge S Pro
Motorola has scheduled a launch event for August 5 where it is expected to unveil the Motorola Edge S Pro smartphone in China. For starters, it won’t be a brand new phone, rather, it is rumored to be a rebranded model of the recently launched Motorola Edge 20 Pro in the global market.
The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.7-inch OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will flaunt a 108MP triple rear camera system with a dedicated periscope telephoto sensor. It will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and pack a 4,500mAh battery. The battery will support 30W fast charging technology.
2. Motorola Edge 20 Series
Although not confirmed, the Motorola Edge 20 series comprising two phones is expected to land in India. The exact launch date is yet to be learned but it is tipped to launch this month itself.
Last month, Motorola quietly unveiled the Edge 20 series in the global market but it comprises three phones – Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro, and Edge 20 Lite. Now, it remains to be seen which two are coming to the Indian market.
Regardless of whichever phone, the series packs a 6.7-inch OLED panel and comes with a high refresh rate display. The Edge 20 has the Snapdragon 778G SoC, whereas the Edge 20 Pro is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 870 chipset. On the other hand, the Edge 20 Lite has the MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC. If we consider a flagship, we can expect the Pro model and either of the other two to launch in India.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be an upgrade over the Z Flip 2 with a larger 1.3-inch outer screen. It will sport a 6.7-inch foldable display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is expected to come powered by the flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will flaunt a 6.2-inch outer display and a 7.5-inch foldable ultra-thin panel. It will support a higher 120Hz refresh rate and support for HDR10+. The Z Fold 3 could be powered by the Plus variant of the Snapdragon 888 i.e. Snapdragon 888+ SoC.
4. iQOO 8
After many leaks, today, iQOO has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming flagship smartphone – the iQOO 8. The smartphone will launch on August 17 and will succeed the iQOO 7 series and will have highlighting specs like a 2K resolution display, 120W fast charging, and a Snapdragon 888+ SoC.
The iQOO 8 series will ship with Samsung’s E5 AMOLED LTPO panels supporting dynamic refresh rate technology. That said, the screen will have support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It will run on OriginOS(Android 11) and is expected to have a refreshed design.
5. Realme GT series/Realme X9 Series
After the China launch, the Realme GT series is slated to land in India. Recently, CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that the series including the Realme GT, GT Master Edition, GT Master Explorer Edition, and GT Neo will launch on August 18.
The smartphone series packs a Super AMOLED display and a high 120Hz screen refresh rate. The GT Master Explorer Edition will feature a unique design with a slightly larger display and better cameras.
In addition to this, Realme is also expected to launch the flagship Realme X9 series in China. The series has passed multiple certifications and it is revealed that the phones will be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 870 chipset.
6. Realme 8s, Realme 8i
We’ve got a few more Realme phones launching this month. Previous reports revealed that Realme could launch two budget smartphones dubbed Realme 8s and Realme 8i. While there are limited details for the 8i smartphone, we do have plenty of information about the Realme 8s.
According to a leak, the Realme 8s will feature a 6.5-inch display with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz screen refresh rate. It will boast a 64MP quad rear camera system and a 16MP single-camera setup.
Under the hood, the phone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery and a 33W fast charging support.
7. Redmi 10
Rumors have it that Redmi will soon launch the vanilla Redmi 10 phones in India. It recently appeared on FCC and it revealed that the device will run on Android 11 out of the box. The Redmi 10 is also tipped to feature improved cameras over its predecessor. The device may launch with 50MP triple rear cameras.
8. Samsung Galaxy A52s
Samsung is expected to launch a new A-series phone in India this month. Rumors suggest that the Samsung Galaxy A52s will debut with mid-range specs. The device has bagged several certifications and it was revealed that the phone has Snapdragon 778G processor.
It will come with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is expected to feature a large AMOLED panel and multiple camera lenses. As of now, the other details including the exact launch date are unknown. But, we can expect the phone to launch sometime in August.
OnePlus introduced the OnePlus 9 series smartphones earlier this year with high-end specifications and decent features. OnePlus 9 series follows the same naming scheme and pricing structure as that of the OnePlus 8 series. At the launch, the OnePlus 9 Pro pricing was quite decent and a recent discount from Giztop makes the pricing more competitive.
The interested buyers can get a $50 discount using the coupon code – OP9850. Make sure to grab the discount fast as it is only applicable till 10 August. It is available in three color options of Black, Green and Silver.
OnePlus 9 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with an 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB internal storage. There’s a 6.7-inch AMOLED display having a 120Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits peak brightness. Furthermore, the smartphone houses an in-display fingerprint sensor for easy accessibility.
It carries quad-rear cameras consisting of a 48MP primary Sony IMX689 sensor, a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, an 8MP telephoto lens and a 2MP macro shooter. A 16MP selfie camera is present on the front.
It bundles a 4500 mAh battery with support for 65W fast Warp Charging technology. OnePlus 9 Pro runs on Android 11-based OxygenOS.
It is an exceptional deal for interested users who are looking to buy the OnePlus 9 pro. You can choose between different storage options including 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage options. Use coupon code – OP9850 to get a $50 discount on the checkout page.
Chinese audio company, 1More, has unveiled its latest set of audio devices under the omthing brand name for the Indian accessories market. The ‘omthing’ moniker means One More Thing and reflects the company’s desire to continue to develop products that would appeal to a wide range of customers, and still be cost-friendly. The three products released are the omthing AirFree Pods, the AirFree TWS earbuds, and the AirFree Lace Neckband, all available exclusively from Flipkart.
The AirFree Pods sport a lightweight design and have 13mm composite titanium dynamic drivers, powered by a Qualcomm chip. The AirFree Pods can offer up to 20 hours of entertainment on a full charge and connected to the charging case. It supports aptX and AAC Bluetooth codecs. The AirFree Pods also have four microphones that are primed to provide Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) and give greater clarity in calls and other activities. This is in combination with the Qualcomm cVc 8.0 noise-canceling technology. The omthing AirFree Pods retail for Rs. 3,999 ($54). It can be charged via USB-C or wirelessly.
omthing AirFree Pods
The omthing AirFree TWS earbuds is also a lightweight truly wireless device with 7mm dynamic drivers and 4 ENC mics. It has touch controls, IPX4 rated, and also offers 20 hours of playback when the battery is fully charged. It supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and is priced at Rs. 2499 ($34).
omthing AirFree TWSomthing AirFree Lace Neckband
The last product on the Omthing lineup for India is the AirFree Lace Neckband which costs Rs. 1,499 ($20). It is a wireless Bluetooth 5.0 headset with 10mm dynamic drivers and 1PX4 water resistance. The wireless headset has onboard controls for music, volume optimization, and calls. The 160mAh battery offers up to 12 hours of playback on a full charge.
All three audio products are available exclusively in India via Flipkart and are already on sale.
BN-Link which is the arm of the smart product of Century Product Inc has extended its presence in the European market. The company aims to majorly expand its portfolio of cost-effective smart product majorly across UK, Germany and France.
BN Link estimated to increase its user base from 3 Million to 9 Million by 2023. Majority of the new users are expected to join from the European continent. The IoT devices from the company are going to enhance the connectivity among appliances for the European homes.
Riding over the success since 2014, several products are ranked as Bestseller in the Amazon’s electrical outlet switched category. Century Product Inc-based BN Link was formed in 2019 with an aim to offer smart lights, switches, sockets and other smart accessories to link the new smart world. These products were added with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility for easy and effective control.
Due to the state-of art features, BN Link has registered a remarkable 47% growth in teh US market. It is likely to replicate the success across the European nations by offering outstanding products at an affordable price.
BN Link’s 133TJ Smart WiFi Plug is marked as the Amazon’s choice in Electrical Outlet Switches. The smart WiFi Plug offers seamless connectivity via Android and iOS device from anywhere around the globe. It carries the ability to calculate the power consumption from different electronic products. The presence of IoT chip and voice assistants’ support enables the users to schedule and receive notifications of the eletronic device connected to the socked.
BN Link 133TJ could be your favourite accessory to control the devices in your household. There are several use cases including getting alert if TV is tuned on for too long, getting a notification if laundry cycle has finished, etc.
The user can easily connect it with the home WiFi network via Tuya Smart app. A few taps will help you interconnect non-smart devices too.
In a bid to celebrate the European entry, BN Linnk is offering ‘crazy’ deals via Amazon. BN Link 133TJ is on 50% discount sale using coupon code RLD4N6OT. You can grab 2 pairs for just $8.49.
A few days ago, a custom McDonald’s-themed PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller appeared on the web. It was reported that the Australian branch of the fast-food chain made a limited number of the controller to give away as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
It was later reported that Sony had prevented the controller from being released. McDonald’s Australia also announced that it had postponed its week-long event and revealed new prizes to be won which didn’t include the custom controller.
The latest update on the matter today via IGN is that McDonald’s said the controller was never meant to be released and that it was an internal concept. An official statement from McDonald’s Australia said “the image was provided to media in error and there is no commercial relationship between McDonald’s Australia and Sony PlayStation.”
This might come as a disappointment to fans of PlayStation who have been looking forward to winning the custom DualSense Controller. Sony, unlike its rival, Xbox, has a very limited selection of controller options.
The Xbox Wireless Controller is not only available in several colors and a wide variety of designs but there is also the Xbox Design Lab that allows users to customize their own controllers. The DualSense controller on the other hand can only be picked up in the default white that ships with the controller as well as Midnight Black and Cosmic Red that were announced in May.
Chinese smartwatch manufacturer and New York Stock Exchange-listed company Huami has officially unveiled its first children n health smartwatch in China. The product is dubbed Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch and is specifically designed for kids. The company has shared a few details of the product but the pricing and availability are yet to be disclosed.
Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch
Huami’s Founder and CEO Huang Wang released an essay on Weibo explaining why the company decided to launch a children’s smartwatch at this point. The CEO hinted that the firm first got the offer to design a children’s watch at the same period six years ago when it was working on its first smartwatch. However, the team rejected the offer, instead opting to release adult smartwatches. Moreso, children’s watches at that time were basically GPS devices with calling functions of which it thought Xiaotiancai and 360 were doing a good job already. Also, it doesn’t align with Huami’s goal of helping more people live healthier through human body data monitoring and analysis.
Presently, the industry is filled with several smartwatch models designed for children and the competition is stiffer than it was odd six years ago. Thus, the company felt this was a better time to join the train in order to grab a slice of the pie.
The watches are now fitted with games and several learning resources which the CEO opined may lead to eye defects and impair the child’s learning ability considering the small size. Thus, the brand’s focus will be on children’s health so as to help prevent shortsightedness and it will be 100% harmless to children.
Further, the Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch will come with built-in sports/fitness modes bringing on features such as rope skipping, sit-ups, running, in order to help the kids improve their sports ability. The watch also comes with 24-hour heart rate monitoring, child-specific sleep monitoring, and child-specific activity tracking that is more scientific than step counting.
Huami also disclosed that it is cooperating with the Huyan Research Institute of the First Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College and the team of renowned Academician Zhong Nanshan to actively promote the children’s asthma attack prevention. The research results are expected to be of great help to the future iteration of children’s watches.
In addition to the above innovative functions, the Amazfit Happya Children’s Health Watch will also retain the basic functions of children’s watches such as 4G full Netcom, AI multi-positioning, high-definition video calls, taking pictures, watch friends, XiaoAI voice support, Alipay piggy bank, etc. The watch comes with an IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating and features a food-grade silicone wristband.
On a side note, Huami also unveiled a Mascot called Happya (Happy Duck).
The Xbox Wireless Controller comes in several colorways. There is even the Xbox Design Lab program for those who want their own custom controller. However, that isn’t stopping the manufacturer from announcing new colors. The latest is the Aqua Shift Special Edition which was announced today and it boasts features you won’t find on the others.
The Aqua Shift Special Edition has a color-shifting blue shimmer and depending on the angle you hold it, the controller will shift between different shades of blue and even purple.
The D-Pad and thumbstick have the same shade of dark blue that appears to be slightly different from that of the View, Menu, and Share buttons. The ABXY buttons also have a pretty nice blue-on-blue design.
The controller also features a unique color swirl on the rubberized side grips, a first for a special edition Xbox Series X|S controller. This color pattern is unique to each unit which means that no two Aqua Shift Special Edition controllers are the same.
The controller is priced at $69.99 and is already available for pre-order across the globe on Xbox.com and at local retailers.
For all our Xiaomi users and fans, here’s a list of some unique and exotic phone cases for the Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone, from AliExpress. Please note that these cases may not be the best when it comes to protection but these cheap cases definitely make your smartphone stand out in the crowd and turn heads.
Note that most of the cases mentioned below are available for other Xiaomi models as well.
The Honor V7 Pro is an upcoming flagship tablet from Honor. The tablet will be the first device to be powered by the new MediaTek Kompanio 1300T processor announced last week. Now, the manufacturer has released a new teaser that reveals new details.
The image above was posted earlier today on Weibo by the Honor Life account and it shows that the Honor V7 Pro tablet will have support for a stylus. The stylus has a cylindrical design and a black paint job. It actually looks like a black version of the Huawei M-Pencil 2.
The tablet itself is attached to a case. We believe it is a keyboard case even though the keys are not visible in the image. What is more interesting is that the case has a floating design just like that of the iPad Pro’s Magic Keyboard.
Both accessories should be announced alongside the tablet next week but will most likely be sold separately.
The Honor V7 Pro is shown to have a blue paint job and a flat frame design. There are two speaker grilles and a USB-C port on the visible side and we believe it also has two speaker grilles on the other side for a quad speaker setup. The tablet is expected to be available in Wi-Fi and 5G versions.
Although Lenovo is known for Windows laptops, the company also sells Android tablets, entry-level models to be exact. But last year due to the increase in demand, the firm once again started selling premium Android tablets. A year later, the tech giant makes a major announcement regarding these products in China.
According to the official Weibo accounts of Lenovo Xiaoxin and Lenovo YOGA, the Chinese tech giant is giving away a year of additional warranty on Android tablets for free in its home country.
The social media post is bleak without proper details. It merely says one-year additional warranty on all Lenovo tablets.
Anyway, going by the replies in the comment section, this offer is also applicable to already purchased tablets. But unfortunately, the models covered in the offer are unknown. As per the image, the offer should be limited to the mid-range as well as premium Xiaoxin and YOGA-branded Android tablets.
In simpler words, Lenovo Android tablets in China now come with a 2-year warranty. Existing customers will be also upgraded to two years.
As per IDC, Lenovo’s tablet market share stood at 11.6% in Q2 2021. The company ranked third with shipments of 4.7 million units. It grew the most with a 64.5% YoY growth, while HUAWEI along with HONOR declined by 57.5% YoY.
Therefore, it makes sense for the firm to lure in more customers as well as retain existing customers by offering a 2-year warranty.
Realme has taken the wraps off its MagDart charging technology. The magnetic wireless charging technology is the first for Android, and the new magnetic wireless chargers are faster and thinner than those from Apple.
At the online event, Realme announced several products. They are the Realme Flash, 50W MagDart Charger, 15W MagDart Charger, MagDart Power Bank, MagDart Wallet, MagDart Beauty Light, and the MagDart Case for Realme GT.
Realme Flash
The Realme Flash is a concept Android phone to showcase its MagDart wireless charging technology and the first Android smartphone with support for magnetic wireless charging.
The phone has a dual-curved display with a punch hole at the top left corner. There are three cameras on the back, and a dual-cell 4500mAh battery and a Snapdragon 888 processor reside under the AG Matte finish back panel.
The phone packs Boron and Cobalt magnets that are 0.3mm thin, boast a magnetism decay of 0.01% after two years, and a 5N magnetic force that allows it to hold objects that weigh up to 500 grams. Realme didn’t say if it plans to make the device commercially available.
50W MagDart Charger
The 50W MagDart Charger is the world’s fastest magnetic wireless charger. The charger features a 0.2mm thin extra-large low impedance copper coil that allows it to generate less heat while charging. Regardless, there is still a mini active air cooling fan built into the charger. The charger also has 1.5mm thick magnets.
The charger can refill the Realme Flash from empty to 20% in just 5 minutes while a full charge takes 54 minutes, almost the same duration as the wired 50W SuperDart Charger.
Realme says the 50W MagDart Charger is also the best solution while gaming as the charger can be rotated so that the wire isn’t an obstruction while playing games. You can also use the charger to charge devices that support Qi wireless charging.
15W MagDart Charger
The 15W MagDart Charger is for those who want a charger with a smaller form factor. It is not only thinner than Apple’s MagSafe but also faster. Measuring 3.9mm in thickness which is thinner than four credit cards stacked together and 26.4% thinner than the MagSafe charger.
Realme says it was able to make the charger this thin by using a separate coil and board design. Rather than putting the board in the charging coil, Realme loved it to the charging plug. This design choice also reduces overheating.
While the Apple MagSafe charger will take hours to refill a battery capacity of less than 3000mAh, the 15W MagDart Charger will recharge a 4500mAh battery in 90 minutes.
MagDart Power Bank
Realme knows you won’t always be at a wall outlet, but that doesn’t mean you should miss out on magnetic wireless charging. If you are on the go, you can still enjoy magnetic wireless charging with the MagDart Power Bank. This is Realme’s take on the MagSafe Battery Pack but it is much cooler.
The power bank snaps to the back of the phone and begins charging immediately. It has a power output of 15W, the same as the 15W MagDart Charger.
The MagDart Power Bank also has a base/dock that charges it and allows it to transform into a vertical magnetic wireless charger. When placed on the base, the power bank begins to charge. You can also place your phone on the power bank when in this state.
With respect to its design, the MagDart Power Bank has an aluminum frame and is covered in vegan leather.
MagDart Wallet
The MagDart Wallet is a magnetic accessory that attaches to the back of a phone. Covered in vegan leather, users will be able to store three cards in the wallet. There is also an aluminum kickstand that props the phone up vertically.
MagDart Beauty Light
The MagDart Beauty Light is a magnetic ring (actually square) light accessory that magnetically attaches to the back of a phone with support for magnetic wireless charging.
The 60-LED light can be flipped up to serve as a light source when taking selfies or recording a vlog. There is a button to turn on/off the light and also to adjust the brightness level and color temperature. The MagDart Beauty Light is powered via reverse wireless charging.
MagDart Case for realme GT
The MagDart Case brings the benefit of MagDart to the Realme GT. The case connects to the realme GT’s USB-C port and allows the phone to support magnetic wireless charging.
The case has a black carbon finish that matches the design of the realme GT.
Realme didn’t announce the price tags for these accessories. However, it did say that it plans to open up the MagDart standard to everyone so that people can develop accessories for it and help with its popularity.
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