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OnePlus attributes the recent Nord 2 explosion in India to “external factors”

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Jed John Ikoba
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It was reported recently that a unit of the recently launched OnePlus Nord 2 exploded inside the owner’s bag in India. The story which first popped up on Twitter was shared by Ankur Sharma from Bengaluru, India who claimed that the ill-fated unit owned by his wife exploded in her sling while she went cycling in the morning. The sudden blast resulted in an accident which all left the wife traumatized.

OnePlus India had responded immediately to the tweet which was later deleted. The company’s  Support team expressed their deep concern about the incident and asked the author to contact them via direct message for further assistance.

OnePlus has now concluded its investigation into the incident and has released an official statement. The statement indicated that the company’s investigation showed that the blast wasn’t caused by a defect in the manufacturing process but as a result of an isolated incident involving external factors.

OnePlus reiterates that its products are manufactured under a system of thorough quality and safety tests, allaying the fears of fans who may have bought the Nord 2 or any other of its products and are shaken by this isolated incident.

You can read the full official statement from OnePlus below:

Our top priority is the health and safety of our customers. We reached out to the concerned user immediately after hearing about this incident and initiated a thorough internal investigation. The results indicate that the damage to this device was caused by an isolated incident involving external factors and not due to any manufacturing or product issue. However, we remain in close touch with this user and have offered our support to address their concerns and ensure their wellbeing.

We would like to assure our customers that our products undergo thorough quality and safety tests, including various levels of pressure and impact tests, to ensure they are up to industry-leading standards and remain safe to use.

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Revolt RV1 e-motorbike to launch soon in India as a budget version of the RV400

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Jed John Ikoba
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Since 2019 when the Revolt RV400 was launched (together with the RV300), the electric motorcycle has enjoyed massive patronage. The coronavirus pandemic heavily affected the supply end, as there were difficulties meeting up, especially the global market.Revolt RV 400

One of the strong points of the RV400 was its speed in comparison with existing scooters. The RV400 has a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph), placing it high among electric motorcycles made for urban use. It is almost twice as fast as the e-scooters in the market. These e-scooters have top speeds around km/h (28 mph). The RV400 has a decent city range of 156 km (97 miles), and sold out quickly after its launch, unlike the RV300.

It is not clear the number of units of the Revolt RV400 that have been sold, but the company is introducing a low-cost model into the family – the RV1. Revolt will discontinue the manufacture of the RV300, with the introduction of the new model. As India, the global leader in motorcycle production continues to expand its capacity to electric motorcycles, the RV1 will be Revolt’s first wholly-produced electric motorcycle in India. The company will start production of the RV1 by January 2022. Revolt hasn’t provided pricing details of the new RV1, but it is projected to cost around INR 75,000 ($1,008).

Already the stock of RV300 models has been procured by Pizza chain Dominos in India. Currently, Revolt imports some components of its electric motorcycles from China, but is aggressively pursuing a policy of gradual integration of local materials until it gains full sufficiency by December 2021.

The EV industry in India continues to grow massively, with the central and regional governments providing massive incentives to manufacturers and consumers. Recently, the first batch of Indian-manufactured e-bikes landed in the European market. It remains to be seen whether the Indian effort could eject China from the lofty perch as the global leader in the two-wheeler EV market.

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OEMs are prioritizing Windows laptops over Chromebooks due to component shortage: IDC

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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As per a report by IDC, shipments of Chromebooks and tablets continued to grow in Q2 2021. Although the demand for these two product categories continues to exist, their growth might get impacted in the next quarter.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5

IDC says that the shipments of Chromebooks grew 68.6% YoY in the second quarter of 2021. On the other hand, tablet shipments increased only 4.2% YoY. Their numbers stood at 12.3 million units and 40.5 million units respectively.

Although the last quarter did not set any record like the previous quarters, the numbers are strong enough. So why could the shipments get affected? The answer is “shortage of components”.

According to IDC, Chromebooks are still in high demand. In fact, many education deals are still in the backlog. But despite that, OEMs have started prioritizing higher-margin Windows laptops due to the ongoing global component shortage.

Further, the report also states that the consumer demand for tablets might slow much faster than the Chromebooks. This should be a bigger concern for OEMs like Xiaomi, realme, OPPO, OnePlus, and vivo that are expected to release tablets in the second half of 2021.

Anyway, as per IDC senior research analyst Anuroopa Nataraj, there are still ample opportunities for tablets and Chromebooks in the education sector. Emerging markets continue to use Android tablets, whereas developed markets like the USA and Canada prefer Chromebooks. Some Asian and European regions have also started leaning towards Chromebooks lately.

 

 

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Vivo patents smartphone with a unique Superzoom pop up camera

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Sean
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Vivo has just filed a patent for a new smartphone. The patent depicts a unique smartphone that has a superzoom lens that will allow for impressive magnification, which is housed in a pop up  mechanism.

Vivo

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese smartphone maker filed this patent with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) under the title ‘Camera module, electronic device and camera module control method.’ As per the patent’s description, modern day smartphones only support ‘low multiple zoom.’ But, the latest technology from Vivo would enable its handset to offer ‘high multiple zoom.’ In simpler terms, the brand has patented a new camera technology that would offer zoom magnification with a notable range.

Vivo

As of right now, the company already offers certain smartphone models with a zoom lens on the back. This includes the likes of the Vivo X30 Pro, which sports two telephoto lenses that support 2x and 5x magnification. Notably, the report from LetsGoDigital also offered renders of the patented device that will house the superzoom pop up camera, which was made by graphic designed Technizo Concept. The most highlighting aspect about this superzoom camera module is its unique pop up mechanism.

Vivo

Multiple lenses are housed in a single module that extend out, and collapse into the base. In other words, its like a pyramid like design with the top most lens having the smallest surface area while the base houses the sensor and all the other lenses alongside it. Looking at the patent, there are four lenses in total, with additional lenses popping up as per the magnification needs of the user. Additionally, these lenses can also overlap allowing for longer zoom range. While the patent does not reveal the amount of optical zoom, it does state that it will be a lot more powerful than current smartphones with zoom lens.

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Samsung overtakes Intel as the world’s largest chipmaker by revenue in Q2 2021

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Sean
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Samsung has managed to achieve a notable feat in the semiconductor industry. The company is now the world’s largest chipmaker in terms of revenue in the second quarter of this, beating the industry’s giant Intel.

 

Samsung

In Q2 2021, the South Korean tech giant managed to overtake Intel to become the world’s top chip manufacturer in terms of revenue. As per analysts, these positions are expected to remain the same in the near future. During this period, the known memory chips maker generated 22.74 trillion Won (roughly about 19.7 billion US Dollars) or 18.5 billion US Dollars if you subtract the contribution of a business unit that it plans on selling.

Meanwhile, Intel held the top spot for the better part of the past three decades, only losing to the South Korean brand in 2017 and 2018, during the boom of the memory chip sales. Samsung revealed its financial report last week, in which, it also reported that it saw a 54 percent year on year rise in terms of overall operating profits in the second quarter. Notably, the company attributed its great performance to higher than expected prices of DRAM and NAND chips due to pent up demand in the pandemic.

Samsung

While the company currently has the lead over Intel, experts believe that this might not be true for too long as the US based firm is aggressively pushing forward with its ambitious project to become a leader in the foundry business that makes advanced chips for fabless chipmakers and chip designers.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 prices leaked again ahead of launch

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Sean
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Samsung is gearing for the launch of its latest foldable smartphone models, namely the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3. But prior to the official announcement, the pricing of both models have leaked again.

The latest leak arrives from known tipster @evleaks and reveals the pricing for both foldable smartphones. As per the tweet from Evan, the Galaxy Z Flip3 pricing starts from 1,099 Euros (roughly 1,306 US Dollars) while its higher end storage variant will apparently cost 1,149 Euros (roughly 1,366 US Dollars). On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold3 from the South Korean tech giant will arrive with a starting price of 1,899 Euros (roughly 2,258 US Dollars), with its higher end storage variant costing about 1,999 Euros (roughly 2,377 US Dollars).

Notably, this pricing suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip3 is a sizeable 350 Euros cheaper than its predecessor, if the pricing is official. Meanwhile, even the Galaxy Z Fold3’s price tag is around 300 Euros lower than the Galaxy Z Fold2. We can also expect the company to offer various pre order deals along with trade in offers for these new foldable handsets, which might help customers reduce the price even further. Unfortunately, we have no way of confirming this news at the moment, so stay tuned for more updates.

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OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition available for $249 on Giztop

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Simranpal Singh
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OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition smartwatch is up for grabs at a discounted price of $249 via Giztop. Considering the smartwatch’s attractive design and outstanding features, it is a bargain deal for interested buyers. However, the OnePlus Watch usually retails for the actual price of $349.

Must See: Pre-Orders for OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk Limited Edition now live via Giztop

It is a limited-time deal, so hurry up if you’re looking to grab the smartwatch at a discounted price. You can bundle the deal with a charging stand at an additional cost of $99.

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Specifications

OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is a beautifully crafted watch which bundles several useful features. It houses a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. Further, the frame is built with 316L stainless steel and cobalt. The smartwatch runs a custom-made OS based on RTOS for better efficiency. Oneplus bundled the watch with an STM32 chipset, 1GB RAM and 4GB of internal storage.

Apart from Cyberpunk design, the smartwatch also offers a similar Cyberpunk styled User Interface and watch faces.

There’s a support for over 110 workout modes including swimming, walking, badminton, ballet, free training, etc. The user can efficiently monitor heart rate, sleep and Blood Oxygen level using highly efficient optical heart rate sensor, ambient light sensors, Geomagnetic sensors, barometers, etc. It is a full water and dust resistant smartwatch that fades away seasonal worries upon day-to-day usage.

It is an interesting deal for the OnePlus CyberPunk Watch which was already available with limited stocks. You can head over to the Giztop to grab the exceptional deal for $249.

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Deal: Buy Chuwi Hi-Pad Pro Tablet for $195

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On account of its world premiere, Chuwi is giving out its Hi-Pad Pro Tablet at a discounted price of $194.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this super deal ends in 21 hours.

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Chuwi Hi-Pad Pro Tablet

Chuwi Hi-Pad Pro Tablet

Key Features:

  • 2 in 1 Tablet
  • 10.8” FHD full view display
  • 90% screen to body ratio
  • Snapdragon 662 Octa-core processor
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM
  • Android 11 OS
  • 4G LTE
  • Rear Camera: 8MP
  • Front Camera: 5MP
  • Matrix Distributed 4 Hi-Fi Speakers
  • 7000mAh Battery, QC3.0 Fast charging
  • Multiple Type-C interfaces
  • Pen and Keyboard (to be purchased separately)

Chuwi Hi-Pad Pro Tablet

For more information check out this article from Gizmochina.

Chuwi Hi-Pad Pro Tablet

On account of its world premiere, Chuwi Hi-Pad Pro is available at a discounted price of $194.99 only. You can buy the Pen and Keyboard for an additional cost. Please note that this deal will end in the next 21 hours. So place your order asap. 

 

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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vivo Y53s India price leaks before official launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Chinese handset maker vivo is reported to launch the vivo Y53s in India. The brand is yet to reveal the launch date. Ahead of that, the device’s price in the country has leaked.

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According to the retail source of 91Mobiles, the upcoming vivo Y53s for India will carry a suggested retail price (MOP – Market Operating Price) of ₹19,490. Whereas, its MRP will be ₹22,990.

The device will come with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It will be available in two colors, namely Deep Sea Blue and Fantastic Rainbow.

As far as specifications are concerned, the vivo Y53s sports a 6.58-inch LCD panel with FHD+ resolution and a dewdrop notch. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. In addition to 8GB physical RAM, the device also has an option for 3GB virtual RAM as part of Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11.

Further, it houses a 64MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup on the back and a 16MP selfie camera. On the connectivity front, the phone supports dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, GNSS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Other features include a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

The vivo Y53s is currently being sold in Vietnam priced at VND 6,990,000.

 

 

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Vivo patents smartphone with iPod like design and new Zen series phone

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Sean
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Vivo has recently filed two patent applications with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration). One of the patents reveal a smartphone with an Apple iPod like design while the second patent implies that the company might launch a new Zen series phone as well.

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The design of the smartphone in the patent looks quite similar to the iPod Classic. In other words, we can observe that the handset has a physical clickwheel, which occupies half of the front panel. This wheel can be found on the lower half, while the display panel taking up the rest of the front side. This is rather odd in the market considering smartphones are able to perform clickwheel tasks without the need for the physical buttons.

Furthermore, it is not an iPod like product since the CNIPA website clearly mentions this device as a mobile phone. Meaning, this might a unique and quirky device or just a phone that has a very specific purpose. Looking at the patented images, we can see that the clickwheel only has four buttons, which is a pretty standard design with what appears to be a metallic frame.

Vivo

Arriving at the second patent, the Chinese handset maker is apparently also working on a new Zen series smartphone as well. This device sports a circular camera module on the rear while the front houses a punch hole selfie camera. The only notable aspect is the Zen branding on the rear panel of the device. Since it only appears to has a single camera on the rear, it is likely a budget or entry level device in the Zen series. Keep in mind that this is still just patents and we have no way of knowing if the brand is actually working on these patents as of right now.

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Fourth Price Hike: Redmi Note 10 128GB is now costlier than Redmi Note 10S 64GB in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The vanilla Redmi Note 10 is the cheapest model in the series. But unfortunately, Xiaomi has been hiking its price since the launch. Almost four months after its announcement, the device’s price has been increased fourth time today.

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Redmi Note 10

The Redmi Note 10 comes in two storage configurations in India – 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB. These two variants debuted at ₹11,999 and ₹13,999 respectively.

A month after the launch, the price of the two versions was hiked by ₹500. Hence, they had been selling for ₹12,499 and ₹14,499 until June.

Then, the two models got yet another price increase of ₹500 one by one. Since then till yesterday, the base and higher variants of the handset were being sold for ₹12,999 and ₹14,999 respectively.

With yet another price hike of ₹500 today, the Redmi Note 10 currently retails in India at ₹13,499 for the 4GB + 64GB variant and ₹15,499 for the 6GB + 128GB version. In other words, the top model of the vanilla Redmi Note 10 is now costlier than the base variant of the Redmi Note 10S.

The rise in the price of smartphones and smart TVs in India is due to the shortage of components. Although it’s understandable, it’s sad to see that the once a value for money smartphone has now become a tough choice among the competition.

 

 

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Xiaomi leads European smartphone shipments for the first time in Q2 2021: Report

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Sean
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Xiaomi has reached the top spot in smartphone shipments in Europe for the first time ever. The company lead the market in the second quarter of this year, with its market share hitting 25 percent of the total shipments.

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According to a StrategyAnalytics report, the Chinese tech giant saw a year on year growth of 14 percent in Q2 2021. During this quarter, the company shipped a total of 50 million units. The report added that the smartphone market’s recovery driven and the recovery of the economy also enabled healthy demand from consumers with aging devices, along with growing appeal for newer handsets that support 5G networking.

Boris Metodiev, Associate Director at Strategy Analytics stated that, “The European markets for smartphones had a strong quarter driven by Covid recovery, following the crash in 2020. The highlight of the quarter is Xiaomi emerging as the number one vendor in shipment terms for the first time. Xiaomi shipped almost 13 million units on the continent to displace longtime leader Samsung. Xiaomi has seen great success in Russia, Ukraine, Spain and Italy among others and found customers eager for its Mi and Redmi series of feature rich, value smartphones.”

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While the Chinese brand saw growth during this period, South Korean tech giant Samsung saw a year on year decline of 7 percent in Europe, with 12 million units shipped in Q2. Furthermore, it also faced stiff competition with Apple in the high end market, meanwhile, it also failed to take advantage of Huawei‘s decline in the region. The Cupertino based giant, on the other hand, saw a 16 percent year on year growth in this time, shipping 10 million units in Europe.

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Tesla arrival in India faces delay over high import duty

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Sean
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While the arrival of Tesla in India has been highly anticipated, the wait for the popular electric vehicles from the company might be longer due to the high import duty in the region.

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According to a TimesNowNews report, the high import duty is one of the primary reasons why the American automobile maker hasn’t entered the Indian market. While it is possible to simply import a car from the company’s Gigafactory in China, the duty would make the car’s price surge, making it less viable in the market. So, the only way to avoid this would mean manufacturing and assembling the cars locally under the Indian government’s EV scheme.

At the moment, the Tesla Model 3 is one of the most affordable models from the company and is offered for a price of around 39,990 USD in the US (roughly 3,000,000 INR or 30 Lakhs). However, the Model 3 in India could reach prices as high as 60 lakhs in the region due to the import duties. This could make the affordable model be too expensive for the local market. As per industry experts, these import duties on fully imported cars to India are a great concern to Elon Musk.

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As of right now, India leview a 100 percent tax on the imported cars that are priced over 40,000 USD inclusive of insurance and shipping expenses. Meanwhile, cars priced less than the 40,000 USD mark only have a 60 percent import tax. According to a Counterpoint Research analyst, “Musk has also criticized the government policies for electric vehicles (EV), as they attract the same import tariffs as for petrol and diesel cars.”

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OnePlus 9 series starts at only ¥2,699 ($417) for a limited time in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OnePlus devices are the cheapest in the brand’s home country China. For a limited time, the company’s select products are even more affordable in the region. The firm is offering discounts as high as ¥700 for today only (August 3). It is also emptying the stock of one of its older smartphones by selling it at heavily discounted price tags.

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The OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro were launched in China at the end of March. The OnePlus 9R was released a month later in April. These handsets come with ColorOS 11 and 2 years of warranty in the country.

As part of a special sale, the company is offering discounts worth up to ¥700 on the OnePlus 9 Pro, ¥600 on the OnePlus 9, and ¥400 on the OnePlus 9R. Additionally, the older OnePlus 8T is also available at a jaw-dropping price tag of ¥2499.

Device

Variant

Launch Price

Discount

Sale Price

OnePlus 9 Pro

 8GB + 128GB ¥4,999 ¥400 ¥4,599

8GB + 256GB

 ¥5,499 ¥700 ¥4,799

12GB + 256GB

 ¥5,999 ¥700 ¥5,299

OnePlus 9

8GB + 128GB

 ¥3,799 ¥400 ¥3,399

8GB + 256GB

 ¥4,299 ¥600

¥3,699

OnePlus 9R

 8GB + 128GB ¥2,999 ¥300

¥2,699
8GB + 256GB ¥3,299 ¥400

¥2,899
12GB + 256GB ¥3,599 ¥400

¥3,199

OnePlus 8T

 8GB + 256GB ¥3,399 Stock Clearance

¥2,499
12GB + 256GB ¥3,699 Stock Clearance

¥2,799

Last but not least, the OnePlus Watch also gets a discount of ¥50. Hence, it retails for ¥949.

As mentioned in the beginning, the above-listed deals are only applicable until midnight tonight. Unfortunately, OnePlus is not known for offering such steep discounts on its newly released phones in global markets.

 

 

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Xiaomi CEO hints at August launch of new Mi MIX and Mi Tablets

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Sean
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Xiaomi has just recently held an official live video stream for its fans in China. During this live stream, the company’s CEO revealed that new smartphones and tablets will be announced this month.

Xiaomi

The senior official of the Chinese tech giant stated that the latest developments of its handsets and tablets will be announced in August 2021. While the Lei Jun did not directly announce the models or reveal any finer details regarding these products, he did state that the company will hold a 2021 Annual conference on August 10, during which, it is expected that the executive could unveil upcoming smartphones and tablets that would be launching soon.

Going by recent rumors, the new smartphones and tablets in question could be the latest Mi MIX series model. Recently, a number of reports had surfaced regarding the Mi MIX 4, with its images being leaked while it is also confirmed to run MIUI 12.5. This device could launch sometime later this month, although, no official date has been revealed so far. Notably, the device might feature the under screen camera technology, which would be a first for the company.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 LeakTalking about the tablet, the model in question could be the Mi Pad 5. The latest tablet series is rumored to also have an August launch date as well and is expected to sport top notch specs like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chip with a 10.95 inch LCD display. Unfortunately, this is still unconfirmed at the moment, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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RedmiBook Pro, RedmiBook e-Learning Edition Laptops launched in India, specifications, features, and price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has been selling RedmiBook branded laptops in China since 2019. However, it is only today that the company took off covers from its first RedmiBook models in India. The country has received two new RedmiBook 15 series laptops called the RedmiBook Pro and RedmiBook eLearning Edition. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of both laptops.

RedmiBook Pro specifications and features

The RedmiBook Pro has a 15.6-inch LCD panel that offers a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The notebook is driven by the 11th generation Intel Core i5-11300H CPU, Intel Iris X graphics, and 8 GB of DDR 3200 MHz RAM. It offers 128 GB and 256 GB NVMe SSD storage choices, and it comes preinstalled with Windows 10 Home, MS Office Home and Student Edition 2019, and Mi Smart Share for seamless file transfer.

RedmiBook Pro and RedmiBook eLearning Edition

The laptop promises a battery life of 10 hours and it carries support for 65W fast charging. It is equipped with an HD webcam and a pair of 2W speakers for stereo output with DTS Audio technology. The device has an intuitive keyboard with a scissor mechanism and a large-sized trackpad.

The device offers users connectivity options such as dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, a pair of USB 3.2 ports, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI slot, an Ethernet port, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm microphone/headphone jack.

RedmiBook e-Learning Edition specifications and features

The RedmiBook e-Learning Edition is powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor. It comes with 8 GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM, 256 GB SSD or 512 GB NVMe SSD storage. It will also come with a 15.6-inch FHD LCD screen, Windows 10 Home, MS Office Home and Student Edition 2019, Mi Smart Share, and DTS Audio technology. Both laptops will be treated with the Windows 11 upgrade when available.

RedmiBook Pro and RedmiBook e-Learning Edition pricing and availability

RedmiBook Pro is priced at Rs 49,999 (~$673), and with the HDFC Bank instant discount of up to Rs 3,500 (~$37), it can be purchased for Rs 46,499 (~$626). The RedmiBook e-Learning Edition with 256 GB SSD storage is priced at Rs 41,999 (~$565), whereas its 512 GB NVMe SSD variant is priced at Rs 44,999 (~$606). With HDFC Bank’s up to Rs 2,500 instant cashback offer, both models can be purchased for Rs 39,499 (~$532) and Rs 42,499 (~$572), respectively. The first sale of the RedmiBook duo will be carried at 12 PM (local time) on Aug. 6 in India through Mi.com, Flipkart, and Mi Home.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE in works for India, Mi 11T series to feature OLED screen

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Xiaomi is already selling the Mi 11 Lite 4G and Mi 11 Lite 5G in multiple markets. According to a reliable tipster Kacper Skrzypek, the company is working on another Lite monikered device for India called the Mi 11 Lite NE.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE may debut in September in India

According to the tipster, the Mi 11 Lite NE is codenamed as “lisa” and it is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset. The model number of this is 2109119DI. This model has already received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The “2109” model number indicates that this device may debut in India in September. Unfortunately, no other details of the smartphone are known yet.

While India was treated with the Mi 11 Lite 4G, the company is yet to release its 5G sibling in the country. Probably, instead of releasing the Snapdragon 780G chip powered Mi 11 Lite 5G, the company may unveil the Mi 11 Lite NE in India. However, the Lite NE phone may borrow some of its specs from the Mi 11 Lite 5G.

The Mi 11 Lite 5G has a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, Snapdragon 780G SoC, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It has a 20-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

Mi 11T series to ditch LCD panel

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones that debuted last year came with a 144Hz refresh rate supporting LCD screens. The Mi 10T was rebranded as the Redmi K30S handset in China. A recent report revealed that the company is now working on the Mi 11T and Mi 11T Pro (2107113SG model number) smartphones. Tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that the Mi 11T series will be equipped with a 120Hz OLED screen instead of a 144Hz LCD screen.

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OPPO teases next-generation under-display camera technology offering Perspective Panoramic Screen

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Jeet
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With the advancement of technology, smartphone makers are now launching devices with unique features, such as under-display cameras and foldable screens. But there are only a handful of brands with such phones in the market.

ZTE recently launched its second smartphone with an under-display camera — ZTE Axon 30 which went on sale in China today. Xiaomi is gearing up to launch Mi MIX 4 with such technology and now OPPO seems to be next in line for launching a device featuring an under-display camera technology.

OPPO In-Display Camera Technology Teaser

OPPO has now teased its next-generation under-display camera technology adding that the company never stopped exploring a more immersive display experience. It hinted at Perspective Panoramic Screen that is a combination of three technologies.

The company also added that more details about this will be revealed tomorrow, i.e. on 4th August. Liu Bo Bobee, President of OPPO China said that the technology has been in the works for over two years.

OPPO Under-Display Camera Tech Teaser

As per the reports, OPPO has used a custom display and a custom camera sensor for this new technology. It has also optimized the algorithm for optimized performance, including white balance, HDR, and AI defogging. We expect to know more about this new technology from the brand in the coming days.

OPPO isn’t the only smartphone maker that has a device with an in-display camera sensor in the pipeline. As noted, Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its Mi MIX 4 later this month while Samsung will be launching Galaxy Z Fold 3 with similar tech on 11th August. Honor, which became independent from Huawei earlier this year, is also set to launch its flagship smartphone with an in-display camera technology later this year.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 leaked images showcase smartphone with under-display camera

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Jeet
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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its new Mi MIX series smartphone — Xiaomi Mi MIX 4, marking the return of a MIX series smartphone after a gap of around three years. The device could get launched in China on 10th August.

Rumors indicate that the upcoming Mi MIX 4 will debut as the company’s first smartphone to feature an under-display camera sensor. Now, photos of this upcoming device have surfaced online which are allegedly obtained from the supplier’s factory.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 Leak

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 Leak

The leaked images showcase the upcoming smartphone from Xiaomi which is in line with the previous leaks. The device is expected to have three sensors placed under the screen — fingerprint, camera, and light.

The company is said to be using a new generation of under-display camera technology and the sensor seems to have been placed in the middle of the screen. The bezels surrounding the display panel are quite narrow to offer an immersive full-screen experience.

As the company has opted for an in-display camera sensor, it won’t be possible to offer a 2K resolution screen and thus, the Mi MIX 4 will have Full HD+ screen resolution. But it is said to have better results compared to the regular 1080p panels.

Concept render of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4
Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 Concept Render

Based on the previous reports, the phone will feature a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ curved OLED display offering a high refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Snapdragon 888+ SoC, coupled with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage.

In the camera department, it is expected to have a triple-camera setup on the back. It could feature a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 primary camera sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 48-megapixel telephoto lens. The device is said to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging technology and is now confirmed to run MIUI 12.5 operating system based on Android 11.

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Realme RMX3381 could be V-series phone with Dimensity 810

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last month, a new Realme phone with model number RMX3381 was approved by the TENAA authority of China. The listing revealed the images and key specifications of the smartphone. With TENAA certification in tow, this phone is likely to go official this month. A tipster from China has shared key details of the smartphone.

According to the tipster, the Realme RMX3381 will be aimed towards the offline market in China. She claimed that this device will be a part of the V-series and it will come equipped with an LCD panel, a 2.42GHz processor, and a 5,000mAh battery.

Alleged Realme V25 key details

Another tipster has claimed that the device will carry support for a 90Hz refresh rate and it will be powered by the upcoming Dimensity 810 chipset. The forthcoming Realme 8s 5G phone is also packed with similar specs as the RMX3381 phone. However, they differ in the camera department.

Realme had previously revealed that Realme’s V-series phones will be named Realme V5 5G, Realme V15 5G, and Realme V25 5G. The V15 had debuted with Dimensity 800 chip onboard. Hence, there is a possibility that the Dimensity 810 SoC-powered Realme RMX3381 may break cover with the Realme V25 moniker. However, readers are advised to wait for further reports to know the correct marketing of the smartphone.

Realme RMX3381
Realme RMX3381

The alleged V25 has a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD punch-hole display, a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support, a side-facing fingerprint reader, and it runs on Android 11 OS. Its 2.42GHz octa-core processor is coupled with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It may arrive with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

Realme 8s Design and Key Specs leaked in full glory

In comparison, the Realme 8s has a 6.5-inch LCD 90Hz display screen, a 5,000mAh battery with 33W rapid charging support, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and Realme 2.0 based Android 11. It is powered by a Dimensity 810 chip, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 64-megapixel primary lens on the back.

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