Xiaomi Mi TV Master 77 is among several products just unveiled by the Chinese company. The new TV comes with a monstrous 77-inch 4K HDR10+ OLED screen, IMAX Enhanced audiovisual certification, a pretty-high screen-to-body ratio, 1,000 nits peak brightness, supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, as well as several other impressive features.
The Mi Master TV 77″ supports a powerful four-channel color gamut, and has 10-bit and Delta E 1.5. The appearance is also a major selling point of this OLED TV. It is officially called Xiaomi’s most detailed TV. The 8.2mm ultra-thin screen is thinner than a mobile phone. The wire box hides the messy wiring.
The TV is compatible with Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology, as it has a UWB chip which makes it possible to have a seamless one-touch connection with UWB-compliant devices. The speaker system consists of 9 speaker units that pack 70W audio quality. The NFC remote control of the TV makes it possible to cast videos easily via one’s phone just by bringing the two devices in close contact.
The Mi Master TV is powered by a Quad-Core Cortex A73 MediaTek chipset, together with Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. It has 8.5GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The TV supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and has 3 HDMI 2.1 ports, 2 USB ports, and several other input sources.
The Mi TV Master (77″) is priced at 19,999 yuan ($3,083), but Xiaomi is offering a discount of 3000 yuan when it goes on sale in China on August 18 bringing down the price to 16,999 yuan (~$2,624). Global availability and pricing details are lacking at this time.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A10 in India are now getting the latest Android 11 upgrade. The new update offers some great features including One UI 3.1. Samsung is gradually bringing more of its older models under the canopy of Android 11, and India is not left out. It is not clear how long the rollout will take before every Galaxy A10 unit in the subcontinent will have the notification for the update.
The new update has the number A105FDDU6CUH2 and includes the latest August 2021 Android security patch, the upgrade to Android 11, and Samsung’s One UI 3.1 user interface.
As usual, it is expected that the latest Android 11 update for the Galaxy A10 will be scaled up to cover every country. It is also expected that the Android 11 update will also be extended to other Galaxy models yet to be upgraded
The Samsung Galaxy A10 was released in 2019 and has already enjoyed a previous upgrade from Android 9 to Android 10. It is unlikely that there will be any further upgrade of the OS in the device’s lifetime. The Galaxy A10 has also enjoyed an upgrade of its One UI, Samsung’s user interface.
Some of the new features include chat bubbles, auto permission reset, one-time permissions, and a dedicated media player widget. There are also updates to Calendar, Gallery, Messages, Reminders, Samsung Internet. Digital Wellbeing and parental control features have been improved as well. The Galaxy A10 also gets bug fixes, device stability improvements, and better security and privacy with the latest software update.
Xiaomi just launched the Mi Pad 5 Pro: its comeback in the tablet market happened with a flagship model. It is very hard to find Android flagship tablets nowadays and, with iPads dominating the sector, fewer people believe in Android on tablets in this period. But Android tablets still have a high value and the pandemic led a lot of people to understand it. Is the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro the only flagship tablet in the Chinese market or you can get something more? Well, there is another Chinese flagship tablet that can surprise you at the same level as the Mi Pad 5 Pro: we are talking about the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021, and here is a comparison between it and the new Xiaomi flagship.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021
Dual 50 + 5 MP or dual 13 + 5 MP
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 13 + 5 MP
Dual 8 + 8 MP IR TOF 3D front camera
BATTERY
8600 mAh, fast charging 67W
8600 mAh, fast charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, optional LTE and 5G, pen support
Pen support
Design
The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro is my favorite tablet when it comes to design. Due to a wider display, it has bigger dimensions, but it is thinner and lighter than Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro: it is just 5.8 mm thin and has a weight of 485 grams. Both the tablets are built with plastic back as well as a plastic frame. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro does sports a fingerprint reader, while the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro has two means of authentication: a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and 3D facial recognition thanks to an IR sensor on the front.
Display
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has an amazing display, but the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro is even better. It sports an OLED panel showing more vibrant colors and deeper blacks, as well as the HDR10 certification, the Dolby Vision standard, a high peak brightness (up to 600 nits), and a wider diagonal of 11.5 inches. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has a higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 90 Hz), it shows up to one billion colors, it supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. However, it is an IPS panel and it provides a less impressive image quality compared to the Lenovo flagship. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has a better audio department thanks to the presence of 8 speakers, while Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro has just 4 speakers (but they are tuned by JBL).
Specs & Software
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro and Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro are powered by the same mobile platform: the powerful Snapdragon 870 by Qualcomm. It is an octa-core processor with the highest frequency in the Android world: up to 3.2 GHz. Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro wins the hardware comparison just because it comes in a higher-end memory configuration: it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, while Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro stops at 6/128 GB.
Camera
If you choose the 5G version of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro, you can get the best rear camera ever seen on an Android tablet: a dual camera including a 50 MP main sensor with 4K video recording and a 5 MP ultrawide camera. However, if you go for the WiFi model, you will only get a 13 MP main sensor and a 5 MP ultrawide camera. The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro has a 13 + 5 MP dual camera as well. Further, it has a dual front sensor including an 8 MP main camera and an IR TOF 3D sensor for 3D facial recognition.
These two tablets have the same battery capacity: 8600 mAh. But the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro should provide a longer battery life due to its OLED display. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has a faster charging tech with a power of 67W.
Price
The starting price of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro for the Chinese market is about €330/$387, while Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro starts from €320/$366. Given that Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro has an OLED display and that it supports better authentication methods (fingerprint reader and 3D facial recognition), it looks more convincing to me. But Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro has a better rear camera and optional 5G (as well as faster charging): less important features for tablet users, but they may become very useful in a few scenarios.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021: PRO and CONS
After a couple of leaks, the Motorola Moto G60s is finally official in Brazil. The smartphone comes with a punch-hole display, Helio G95 SoC, and a massive 6,000mAh battery.
The Motorola Moto G60s is priced at 2,499 Brazilian Real(roughly 481 US Dollars) for the sole 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It comes in two color variants – Blue and Green. The device is currently up for sale on Motorola’s official website.
Motorola Moto G60s Specifications
The Motorola Moto G60s has an inspired design of the vanilla Moto G60 smartphone. It has a 6.8-inch punch-hole display with a 1080 X 2460 pixels resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
It is an IPS LCD panel with a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. Although it has a modern design, it still features a thicker chin at the bottom. It holds a 16MP camera on the front for clicking selfie shots.
The device boasts a quad-rear camera system with a 64MP sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro unit, and a 2MP depth sensor.
Previous rumors suggested the Snapdragon 732G SoC inside the smartphone, but, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. It is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. One of its major highlights is the bigger battery. It has a 5,000mAh battery with support for 50W turbocharging technology. The device runs on Android 11 out of the box and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.
Krafton recently confirmed via social media that Battlegrounds Mobile India a.k.a BGMI will be launching soon for iOS devices. Even though the arrival is confirmed, the company didn’t reveal any exact timeslot of its availability. Now, according to a report, the battle royale game will debut in the mid of August this year.
As per a report from InsideSport, Krafton will be hosting a streamer battle soon for iOS devices. The battle will bring some rewards for the gamers and it will be exclusive to Apple iPhones. It is tipped that the streamer’s battle will occur after the game is launched. The publication allegedly hints at an August 20 launch on the Apple App Store.
Once the game reaches the iOS userbase, it is expected to grow its market yet again in India. As of now, the game has received over 48 million downloads on Playstore. We expect similar download figures for the App store after it’s officially available on iOS.
In related news, an Indian Judge named Naresh Kumar Laka took it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while urging him to ban BGMI and Free Fire in India. According to him, these games are having a negative impact on children and need to get banned as soon as possible.
WhatsApp users have been begging for a native method to migrate their conversations from iOS to Android and vice versa for years. Back in April, it was revealed that WhatsApp was working on the feature. It has been four months now and its live starting with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3.
The announcement was made during the Galaxy Unpacked event today as one of the features of the new phones. iPhone owners picking up the new Galaxy Z phones will be able to migrate their chat history including photos and video.
The chat migration feature will roll out to other Galaxy phones running Android 10 and above in the coming weeks and should eventually be available for all Android devices, though WhatsApp didn’t say when that will be.
Migrating your chat from an iPhone to the Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Z Flip3 requires a Lightning cable to USB-C cable. This means you won’t be able to get access to your chats if your iPhone is busted. That’s a bummer.
At the Galaxy Unpacked event held today, Samsung equally unveiled the Galaxy Watch 4 series made up of the vanilla Watch 4 and the Watch 4 Classic. The Galaxy Watch 4 features a circular minimalist design while the Watch 4 Classic comes with a circular rotating bezel, a unique design feature of the original Galaxy Watch.
The two smartwatch models come with a circular Super AMOLED display and a metal casing. While the Galaxy Watch 4 is available in 40mm and 44mm variants, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic arrives in 42mm and 46mm variants. The Watch 4 sports a 1.19-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 396 x 396 pixels while the Watch 4 Classic packs a 1.36-inch display with 450 x 450 pixels resolution.
The models are both powered by Samsung’s latest Exynos W920 processor that is built using a 5nm process. Compared to the previous model, the CPU performance has been improved by 20% and RAM by 50%, so it runs smoother even when scrolling the screen or using multiple apps at the same time. The GPU performance has also been improved by more than 10 times, so the screen transitions smoothly like water. The processor is paired with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage on all models.
One UI Watch 3 Based on Wear OS 3
The Galaxy Watch 4 series brings a completely new smartwatch experience as they run on One UI Watch 3 based on Android Wear OS 3. The interface provides a more consistent experience with the Galaxy ecosystem, including smartphones. When a user newly installs an app compatible with the Galaxy Watch 4 on the smartphone, it is automatically downloaded to the Galaxy Watch 4. Also, changes to the settings of the linked app are immediately reflected in other devices. For example, if you change the setting of the world clock that displays the time in various regions around the world on your smartphone, it will also be applied to the Galaxy Watch.
Further, the smartwatches support Auto Switch. Thus, if you connect the Galaxy Buds to your smartphone, when you play music on the Watch 4, the earbuds connection automatically switches to the watch. You can also check the status of the Galaxy Buds and change settings on the smartwatch.
Smartphone functions can also be controlled through Bixby voice commands, rotating bezels, or gestures. For example, it is possible to answer a call by moving the arm wearing the Galaxy Watch 4 up and down twice, or to reject a call by turning the wrist twice.
The Galaxy Watch 4 is equipped with a new wearable integrated platform to provide a richer wearable app ecosystem. You can use several Google apps such as Google Maps and Galaxy apps such as SmartThings and Bixby. In addition, other apps such as Naver Map, T-money, Smart Caddy, Adidas Running, Strava, Calm, Spotify, etc can be downloaded from Google Play.
Samsung Bioactive Sensor
In addition, it provides advanced integrated health management functions such as the innovative Samsung BioActive sensor, body composition measurement, health monitoring, fitness, and sleep management.
The Samsung Bioactive Sensor can measure various health indicators such as blood pressure, electrocardiogram, and blood oxygen saturation, directly on the wrist and it is included on the Galaxy Watch for the first time. It integrates three sensors such as optical heart rate sensor (PPG), electric heart rate sensor (ECG), and bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor (BIA) into one chipset.
The Galaxy Watch 4 series also supports the body composition measurement function, another first on the Galaxy Watch series. To this end, users can check their skeletal muscle mass, basal metabolic rate, body water, and body fat percentage in about 15 seconds by simply placing two fingers anywhere on the smartwatch and know their body and fitness status.
It is also useful for home training while watching the latest Samsung Smart TV. On the TV screen, you can check your heart rate or calories burned by your smartwatch right away. The watch also tells you whether your body is fully recovering while you are resting. During sleep, blood oxygen saturation and snoring are also measured to provide sleep data and insights, enabling a more systematic assessment of sleep quality.
Battery
In terms of battery life, the Galaxy Watch 4 packs a 247mAh battery, while the larger Galaxy Watch 4 Classic crams a 361mAh battery under the hood. Both smartwatches are compatible with Qi wireless charging and they come bundled with a wireless charging adapter. The wearables can be used for up to 40 hours on a single charge while providing advanced health management functions. It can be used for up to 10 hours with just 30 minutes of charging.
Finally, the Galaxy Watch 4 series is equipped Samsung Knox mobile security platform that safely protects the sensitive personal information of users, such as passwords, health, and payment-related information.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series Prices & Availability
The Galaxy Watch 4 series will be released sequentially around the world from August 27th. The series will be released in LTE and Bluetooth models. The Galaxy Watch 4 44mm model will be available in black, silver, and green colors and the 40mm model will come in black, silver, and pink gold colors. On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will come in black and silver colors for both the 46mm and 42mm models.
As for the prices, the 40mm variant of the Galaxy Watch 4 will retail for $249.99 in the US, while the 44mm variant costs $279.99. The 40mm LTE variant of the Galaxy Watch 4 costs $299.99 and the 44mm LTE version costs $329.99.
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 42mm variant is priced at $349.99 for the Bluetooth version, while the 46mm version costs $379.99 in the US. The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 42mm LTE version is priced at $399.99, while the 46mm LTE version costs $429.99.
Meanwhile, Samsung is also planning to sell a limited edition Thom Browne Special Edition of the rhodium-plated Galaxy Watch 4 Classic at the end of September.
The Galaxy Buds2 is the latest pair of earbuds from Samsung and it arrives as a successor to the Galaxy Buds+ from last year while packing features from the Galaxy Buds Pro announced earlier this year.
Galaxy Buds2 Design
The Galaxy Buds2 has a rounder design that has a low protrusion which Samsung says helps to minimize wind disruptions and provides a secure fit. They are said to be the smallest and lightest (5 grams per bud) in the Galaxy Buds lineup.
Samsung will sell the Galaxy Buds2 in four colors – Olive, Graphite, White, and Lavender. However, all four colorways come in the same white case, so you can tell them apart when closed.
Samsung has decided to borrow a leaf from Google’s Pixel Buds A which also has the same white outer case but with an inner color that matches that of the earbuds. It is a simple but nice design that deviates from the boring same color for both the earbuds and cases we have seen in a lot of TWS earbuds. Design is subjective, so there is a chance that not everyone will like this color finish especially since the case is white.
Galaxy Buds2 Specs and Features
Samsung’s new earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) which is cool considering you don’t have to shell out $199 for the Galaxy Buds Pro to get this feature.
The Galaxy Buds2 has the same dual-driver setup as its siblings – a 1mm woofer and 6.3mm tweeter, both tuned by AKG. You also get three microphones (2 outer and 1 inner) and a voice pickup unit (VPU) on each earbud. The latter works with the accelerometer to detect when you are talking and automatically switch to transparency mode. It will also turn on ANC when you are done talking. Pretty neat, right?
Samsung says the ANC mode cuts background noise by up to 98% and the Ambient Mode has three levels. Other features of the Galaxy Buds2 are Auto Switch between compatible Galaxy devices, customizable touch controls, wear detection, and support for the Galaxy Buds PC app.
There is a 61mAh battery inside each earbud and they will provide up to 5 hours of playback time with ANC on (7.5 hours with ANC off). The case which has a battery capacity of 472mAh takes the battery life to 20 hours with ANC on (29 hours with ANC off). There is support for fast charging – a 5 minutes charge will provide 1 hour of playback time. The case charges via USB-C and Qi wireless charging.
Galaxy Buds2 Price and Availability
The Galaxy Buds2 is priced at $149 and will be available for purchase starting August 27.
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Korean tech giant Samsung held the Galaxy Unpacked event today online where it unveiled four new products. The star of the night is definitely the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The foldable smartphone is the third-generation model in Samsung’s unrivaled line of foldable smartphones. The Korean tech giant also unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 3, another third-gen foldable device.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and its co-traveler have significantly improved the foldable experience and durability, putting into use users’ feedback. Foldable phones and durability are thought to be parallel lines that won’t meet anytime soon but Samsung’s efforts in making the Galaxy Z series phones durable seem to be paying off. Both the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 emerge as the first foldable smartphones to support IPX8 rating meaning they can withstand up to 30 minutes in fresh water at a depth of 1.5m. Thus, the phones are protected even water accidentally spills on them.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 features a 7.6-inch Infinity Flex display that provides a true multitasking experience with excellent performance. The cover screen is a 6.2-inch AMOLED panel that is 29% brighter than before and also supports a 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung also included S Pen support for the first time on a foldable phone. The frame is made from armor aluminum while the glass panel is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, protecting it from scratches and drops.
In addition, by optimizing the structure of the display panel and applying a new protective film made of stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material, the durability of the main display is improved by about 80% compared to the previous model, while the touch sensitivity is improved. The Fold 3 also utilizes Hideaway Hinge and sweeper technology so that the user can unfold the foldable phone at various angles desired and use it standing up.
Samsung also reduced the length of the bristles of the sweeper to fit between the slimmer hinge and the body of the foldable phone, thus improving the aesthetics while safely protecting the hinge from dust and foreign particles. In addition, the folding mechanism is said to have been subjected to over 200,000 folds during a durability test carried out by Bureau Veritas, a German certification body.
The device is also equipped with ‘Under display camera’ technology, allowing users to fully immerse themselves in their favorite content. The minimum display pixels are also applied above the camera hole, so you can enjoy content on an expansive screen without obstruction from a notch.
Samsung brings along the S Pen experience of the Galaxy Note series to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 which is yet another first for a foldable phone. Foldable phone users can now maximize the efficiency of work and learning by using the large screen and the ‘S Pen’. For instance, if you double-tap the main display while holding down the S Pen button while making a video call on the large screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the interface launches Samsung Note allowing the user to take notes while on the call.
Samsung is introducing two types of S Pen for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 users: S Pen Fold Edition and S Pen Pro. Both S Pens have a special ‘Pro tip’ applied to the main display of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 with shock-reducing technology so that you can take notes with confidence. In addition, it provides a smoother experience like using a real pen by further reducing the delay time compared to the existing one.
Through the newly introduced ‘Flex mode panel’, even apps that are not optimized for ‘Flex mode’ are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen when the foldable phone is set at the desired angle, providing a powerful multitasking experience. For example, while watching content on the top screen, you can use the screen capture button at the bottom, or adjust the brightness and volume comfortably.
With the ‘Multi-Active Windows’ that splits the screen for up to three apps to be used at once, all apps can be run in a split-screen or pop-up mode. It also features App pair which allows users to immediately call up frequently used apps with just one touch.
In addition, the ‘Taskbar’ can be pinned to the screen just like the taskbar of a laptop, so you can launch your favorite apps faster and move between multiple apps without returning to the home screen.
Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 has reduced weight, thickness and width compared to its predecessor, providing a more comfortable grip and portability. The smartphone will be available in four colors: Cream, Green, Lavender, and Phantom Black. Samsung plans to exclusively sell color models such as gray, pink, and white on its official website to provide a wider range of choices.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Thom Browne Edition
Thanks to two successful launches last year, Samsung Electronics and Thom Browne, a pioneering brand of modern fashion, are collaborating once again for the third-generation Galaxy Z series.
Combining Thom Browne’s unique design philosophy with Samsung’s cutting-edge technology, the special edition expresses both creativity and innovation. Thom Browne’s signature design is applied throughout the Galaxy Z series in a stylish white color. The hinge has a unique design approach with a glossy silver color scheme for better reflection of light. The leather case perfectly captures Thom Browne’s sensibility by adding elaborate stitching details.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 Thom Browne Edition and Galaxy Z Flip 3 Thom Browne Edition are scheduled to be sold on a limited basis in some countries. In Korea, it will be sold through an online lottery method, and applications can be submitted from 9 am on the 12th of August via Samsung’s website.
Both the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and ‘Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be released sequentially around the world on August 27, starting in Korea, the US, and Europe. As for the price, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 12GB+256GB variant is priced at $1799.99 while the 12GB+512GB variant will sell for $1899.99. The device is already on pre-order on Samsung.com. The S Pen Fold Edition will be sold separately for $49.99 while the S Pen Pro will retail for $99.99.
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The Galaxy Z Flip3 is the second of two foldable phones announced by Samsung today. However, this might be the one a lot more people will go for, thanks to its more affordable price and smaller form factor.
Galaxy Z Flip3 Design
The Galaxy Z Flip3 has undergone a significant redesign and a good one at that. The major change is the cover display which is now larger and greatly enhances the user experience. Users will be able to view and cycle through notifications without needing to unfold the phone. The screen can also serve as a viewfinder when you want to take selfies with the dual rear cameras that appear to be integrated into the cover display for a cleaner look.
Another significant design change is the addition of IPX8 water resistance which means the phone can survive use in wet conditions without worrying about damage. Samsung also claims that the new foldable phones feature its strongest frame yet which it calls Armor Aluminum and is 10% stronger than the previous generation. Last but not least is the addition of stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.
Galaxy Z Flip3 Specs
The Galaxy Z Flip3 has a 6.7-inch main screen and a 1.9-inch cover screen. The inner screen has a 120Hz refresh rate, is 29% brighter, and there is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for 4x better protection against scratches.
There is a Snapdragon 888 processor powering the phone along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The two rear cameras are a 12MP primary camera and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera and they are both protected by the new Gorilla Glass DX for camera lenses. The camera inside the centered punch hole of the inner display is a 10MP sensor. When taking selfies with the rear cameras, the Galaxy Z Flip3 will automatically switch to the ultrawide angle camera when it detects more people in the shot.
Samsung is sticking to a side-mounted fingerprint scanner again this year. The battery capacity also remains unchanged at 3300mAh and charges pretty slowly at 15W. The phone ships with One UI 3.1 for Z series based on Android 11 and will get three OS upgrades.
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Galaxy Z Flip3 Samsung exclusive colors
Galaxy Z Flip3 Price and Availability
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is priced at $999.99 for the 128GB version and $1099.99 for the 256GB version. The phone is available in Cream, Green, Lavender, and Black. Samsung is also offering the phone in Gray, Pink, and White as exclusives for those who pre-order from Samsumg.com. There is also a Thom Browne special edition.
The phone will be available for purchase starting August 27. Those who pre-order will receive it a week early in select markets.
Realme will be announcing the Realme Book on Aug. 18 in China. On the same day, the company will be unleashing the Realme Book Slim in India. It is unclear whether these are the same device. A Weibo user (via) has shared a couple of live shots of the blue and silver variants of the Realme Book to showcase its design.
The Realme Book’s live shots show that it will arrive with an aluminum build. The lid of the device has a minimalist look as it only features a plain “realme” branding. The top bezel of the laptop features a webcam, and another branding can be seen on the bottom bezel.
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A fingerprint sensor can be seen in the upper-right corner above the backlit keyboard. Below the keyboard is a large trackpad, which probably carries support for gestures. The device’s right edge has a pair of USB-C ports, and there is a USB slot and a 3.5mm audio jack available on its left spine. The underside of the notebook is a grille for ventilation. A “Dare to Leap” branding can also be seen on the underside.
Earlier today, Realme China confirmed that it will be sporting a 3:2 aspect ratio display that offers a 2K resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels. The device can be seen running on Windows 10 OS, and it is expected to receive the Windows 11 upgrade later this year.
It is likely to be powered by the Intel 11th gen. Core i5-1135G7 processor, Xe graphics, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. The device may offer 512 GB of PCIe storage. It may come with a 54Wh battery that supports 65W rapid charging.
Xiaomi has officially launched the MIJIA Ultra-thin Induction Cooker which is perhaps, the best induction cooker that the company has launched yet. The product comes with a premium compact design with an ultra-thin build that is just 23mm thick. It is presently on presale for 499 yuan (~$77).
The induction cooker is a mid-to-high-end product that focuses on keeping it ultra-thin. The thickness is just the same as that of ceramic ware which means it can fit into the plate rack after use. The MIJIA Ultra-thin Induction Cooker comes with support for 100W low-power heating. The firepower can be adjusted at 99 different levels. The product also comes with XiaoAI and NFC app support.
The cooker features a protruding temperature probe in the middle and an OLED knob in the lower right corner. The entire body has a black heat-resistant paint job.
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Furthermore, the MIJIA Ultra-thin Induction Cooker has three-level energy efficiency and weighs just 2.3kg. The entire dimension is 350 x 280 x 23mm while the power cord has a length of 1.2m,
The product is presently on pre-sale in China on Jingdong (JD.com) for just 499 yuan (~$77).
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Work from home has become a norm now thanks to the coronavirus outbreak. It is very common to see children and adults, spending hours before the computer screen either studying or working or playing games and connecting with friends and family. Spending so much time before the screen can lead to headaches and eye pains.
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The tablet market has heated up in 2021. Due to the increasing demand for online classes, portable tablets are back in the spotlight.
Before the pandemic, most of us didn’t care about alternatives to the expensive Apple’s iPad series. But in 2021, we see that players like Xiaomi and Huawei are refocusing on their tablet product lines, and new entrants like Realme are also expected to bring us surprises. Even Lenovo, a veteran player in the industry, returned to the battleground with their affordable Yoga tablets and Xiaoxin Pads, which we reviewed a few weeks ago.
But today we’re excited to show you another amazing model, the Huawei MatePad 11. In my limited experience time, I have to admit that it’s even more surprising than the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021. And more importantly, it’s almost at the same price point as the Xiaoxin Pad Pro! So what exactly does it offer at its sub-500 Euro price tag?
Let’s find out!
Huawei MatePad 11: Design & Display
Huawei’s MatePad 11 comes with a 10.95-inch screen, which is more portable than the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021. The device is as thin as 7.25 mm and weighs about 485g. It has the compact size of a magazine and can easily fit into a backpack. Even if you are carrying it for your long travels, it won’t cause any obvious discomfort.
The 11-inch LCD display has a 2K resolution and supports up to 120Hz refresh rate, which is rare at such price point. By far we’ve only seen the Apple iPad Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Pro, and the MatePad 11 featuring such a high refresh rate of 120Hz. But if you’ve checked the other twos’ pricing, you will finally realize how special the MatePad 11 is. Although it’s an LCD panel, the display quality looks excellent. In our internal tests, we found that it covers 98.6% of sRGB colors and 91.7% of DCI-P3 gamut. Compared to the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021, the MatePad 11 is more portable, which brings a more detailed graphics under the same resolution.
The audio is definitely a surprise on the MatePad 11. It features 4 speakers to produce stereo sound, which are tuned by Harman Kardon. It sounds much better than a smartphone, and surely better than other tablets that you can buy at this price point.
And look at its appearance. The tablet’s frame is made of metal while the rear cover uses plastic. However, we can still feel the excellent build quality of the tablet.
Huawei MatePad 11: Hardware & Performance
As for the performance, the MatePad 11 is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, which is the best Android chipset from 2020. Even now, although it’s a bit weaker than the Snapdragon 870 used on the Xiaoxin Pad Pro, it is still one of the most powerful chipsets with excellent thermal design and good power consumption. From the results on the benchmarks we ran, we can see that the MatePad 11 has almost the same performance as the flagship smartphones in 2020. So we were really looking forward to how it performs in heavier games.
Well, in our gaming test, PUBG Mobile didn’t create any trouble for the tablet. It stably ran at the best level that we could access in the game.
However, in heavier games like Genshin Impact and Nimian Legend, the tablet didn’t look like it was at its full strength yet. But thanks to the relatively conservative GPU strategy, the tablet had an excellent thermal performance, which was much better than most smartphones. Meanwhile, lower power consumption also suggested it might have good battery performance. Later we will show you more details.
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In shooting games like ACE Force which can run up to 120fps, the MatePad 11 no doubt is one of the best devices to enjoy an excellent gaming experience.
Huawei MatePad 11: HarmonyOS Software
And thanks to Harmony OS, the MatePad 11 offers more versatility than a traditional tablet. A tablet used to be a transitional product between a Smartphone and a notebook. However, since most tablets ran a similar software to smartphones, it just made them look like a smartphone with a bigger display. Most brands are simply thinking about how to make their tablets look and feel like a Notebook. But on the MatePad 11, Huawei no doubt was more creative with its software.
Let’s look deeper at the Harmony OS powering the MatePad 11. The optimized interface is really delightful, especially when we view all the contents through the 120Hz display. App-opening speed is also fast with super fluent animations. Some of you might worry the compatibility of the Harmony OS. Well, of course, Google apps are not available on the MatePad 11 for reasons that are well known. However, in addition to Huawei’s App Gallery, you are allowed to install other Android Apps through APK installation files.
Harmony OS is currently the best mobile OS for multi-device collaboration. So it’s no surprise that the MatePad running Harmony OS is multi-device friendly. If you want to connect with a smartphone, users can get a real-time projection of the smartphone with one click. And amazingly, the latency is almost unperceivable. Almost all the smartphone operations are enabled on the MatePad, and you can even drag files between the two devices. This has highly improved the efficiency of data transfer and has turned the MatePad into a data processing center.
For example, you can use the connected smartphone to collect data, such as capturing or searching for high-quality images, or even record voices of important people speaking. And then you can organize them all on the Matepad. You can immediately drag the photo from the phone into the tablet’s Notepad, and even use its voice input feature to convert the recording to text. This way, you can easily generate a simple report or a work note. But please note that this convenient collaboration feature is only available with HUAWEI phones.
If you want the tablet to work with a PC, Harmony OS creatively offers three working modes for seamless cross-platform operation. First, under expansion mode, you can set the tablet as a wireless expanded screen for the PC. Or just transform the tablet into a sketchpad by copying the PC screen. Paired with the HUAWEI M-Pencil, you can draw, mark, and easily share the PC contents onto your tablet. The third mode is the Share Mode, in which the PC and the tablet run independently but share a single set of keyboard and mouse.
This mode truly breaks the boundaries between a PC and a tablet. You can use a single set of keyboard and mouse to control both your devices, and achieve cross-system data transfer by freely dragging and dropping files between them. Any work that has been done on one device can be easily dragged to the other, and users can synchronize work processes on the tablet, no matter from PC to tablet or from tablet to PC.
To improve multitasking efficiency, Huawei has developed a smart Multi-window feature for the MatePad series. With the Multi-window feature, users can open up to 4 apps at once using 2 floating windows and split-screen view.
In addition, to take full advantage of the landscape display, there’s another interesting feature called app multiplier. It allows you to open dual tasks within the app, but either of them can be operated independently.
Once you get used to the features of multi-window and app multiplier, the whole experience is much more delightful than before. Especially when you’ve got tired of switching between apps on a tablet, you must understand the pleasure of smooth operation with multi-task mode on a mobile device.
Huawei MatePad 11: Stylus
Now let’s talk about the official stylus, the latest HUAWEI M-Pencil. The Pencil feels like a true pencil that we use on paper, not just because it’s lightweight, but also because of the comfortable grip.
Huawei claims that their latest Penkit solution can reduce writing latency down to 2ms. Well, it’s hard to tell whether this is true or not, but we were satisfied with its low latency. Huawei has also opened up the HUAWEI Penkit to app developers. So make sure to check whether your everyday drawing application supports the HUAWEI Penkit optimization. That said, the M-pencil is almost the best low-latency stylus that I’ve used on a non-Apple tablet.
Huawei MatePad 11: Battery Life
About the tablet’s battery performance, it’s much better than what we expected. Especially when compared to the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021, the MatePad 11 still has around 20% of power left after running our standard battery-life test.
Huawei MatePad 11: Verdict
In the review of XiaoxinPad Pro 2021, we predicted that there will be more competitive tablets coming out in the second half of 2021. But we didn’t really expect a surprise from HUAWEI. As most tablet manufacturers are focusing on hardware of the tablets, HUAWEI stands out as it tries to improve user experience by making the MatePad more like a true tablet, and an efficient one at the software level. So on the MatePad 11, although it is running the initial version of the Harmony OS, we can already see its potential, especially when it comes to multi-device collaboration.
So that’s all about the HUAWEI MatePad 11, which is probably the best tablet that you can find at this price point.
What are your thoughts about the MatePad 11? Do you want us to review other models of the MatePad series?
Oukitel WP13 rugged smartphone is finally official and now the device is up for grabs via AliExpress and Banggood. The device is up for sale via Aliexpress at an introductory price of $199 along with free TWS headphones for up to the first 300 buyers.
Oukitel WP13 features some exciting specifications including the presence of a Digital IR thermometer, Dual SIM 5G connectivity, and IP68/IP69K water and dust resistance. Here’s a glimpse of its primary features:
Digital IR Thermometer – In the pandemic era, it is a boon to own a smartphone featuring a Digital IR thermometer. Oukitel WP13 houses the thermometer, which can easily measure the body temperature, room temperature, object temperature, etc. Being handy and portable, the usability of the Digital IR Thermometer can be extended across different spheres.
It is a highly accurate sensor that can be compared with the analog thermometers with a fluctuation of 0.2 degrees Celcius.
Dual SIM 5G support
The smartphone comes with a dual-SIM 5G support, which is scarcely present across rugged smartphones. Users can now enjoy 10 times faster speeds with larger connection capacity. The dual SIM tray can be coupled in a 5G + 4G pattern also.
Massive Battery
Oukitel WP13 houses a massive battery of 5280 mAh with 18W fast charging technology. As per the stats, it can remain on standby for 490 hours. It takes a couple of hours to fully charge the battery,
Underwater Accessibility
The smartphone features an IP68 Water resistance rating which confirms the resistance from water at depth of 1.5m for 20 minutes. Such feature makes it quite useful for the people in the field of swimming and farming. Oukitel WP13 will be at bay from the splashes and the usual fall in the water.
However, it can also be used to capture the beauty of nature which resides underwater using the smartphone’s 48MP primary camera.
Top Rugged Phone
Oukitel WP13 supports IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810Gratings which confirms the phone’s resistance against dust, water, and drop.
Technical Specifications
Oukitel WP13 comes with a 6.52-inch HD+ Display sporting 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. The smartphone is available in a single variant of 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage. It is powered with MediaTek MT6833_5G-C SoC.
There’s a triple rear camera module consisting of a 48MP primary camera, and a 2MP + 0.3MP secondary sensor. It consists of a 5280 mAh battery with support for over 18W fast charging.
It is up for grabs via AliExpress for $199, and the first 300 buyers will be given free TWS earphones.
Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 in the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event later today (11th August 2021). But a new patent has revealed that the Unpacked 2022 event might have the company unveil a ‘Galaxy Z Slide,’ which features an extending rollable display.
According to a LetsGoDigitalreport, the South Korean tech giant has applied for a new patent in Germany. Recently, we had also reported on Huawei patenting a Mate X Rollable that featured an extending display that wraps around the device. Now, it seems that Samsung is also working on a similar smartphone of its own. This model also features a rollable screen that wraps around the handset and its display can also be extended from one side.
Looking at the patented images, the device appears to be a regular smartphone from the front, while the rear sports a vertically stacked triple camera module on one side and the wrap around curved display covers nearly one half of the other side. Notably the non-curved side is where the display extends from, which can raise the total size of the primary screen by about 40 to 50 percent. The UI will apparently adapt based on the how the device is being used.
One notable difference between the Huawei Mate X Rollable patent and the Galaxy Z Slide is the extending display’s supporting structure. While the former uses various magnets to keep the display from bending, the latter uses a multiple flexible / elastic ‘carrier films’ to keep the display taut once it leaves the smartphone’s main housing and frame. At the moment, we have no have of confirming if the company is actually working on such a product or is just covering all bases. So stay tuned for more updates.
MediaTek has announced two new processors today in Taiwan. The Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810 chipsets are both 6nm octa-core processors with better performance and efficiency than their predecessors.
Dr. JC Hsu, the Corporate VP and GM of MediaTek’s Wireless Communications Business Unit, said that the new chipsets are designed to “provide device makers and smartphone users with the latest innovations at more accessible price points for the mainstream market.” The chipsets bring a boost in performance, display intelligence, and image brilliance.
Dimensity 920
The Dimensity 920 is a 6nm chip with four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.5GHz and four Cortex-A55 Cores clocked at 2.0GHz. The GPU is the Mali-G68 which MediaTek claims has all of the technologies of the bigger G78 but is optimized for power-efficiency, thus extending battery life even further for gamers. According to the press release, the Dimensity 920 offers up to 9% faster gaming performance over the Dimensity 900.
The chipset can be paired with LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X memory and UFS 3.1 and UFS 2.2 storage. The Dimenity 900 also has Smart Adaptive Display support which allows it automatically adjust the refresh rate according to the game or UI action detected. The spec sheet also mentions it has a 4K video capture hardware engine and it can support up to four concurrent cameras and up to 108MP sensors.
For connectivity, the Dimensity 920 has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and 5G Call and Data Concurrency 3.0 that allows for 5G gaming on SIM 1 while receiving a call on SIM 2.
Dimensity 810
The 6nm Dimensity 810 sits below the 7nm Dimensity 820. It also has 8 cores made up of four Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. MediaTek claims that it brings a 20% increase in performance compared to the previous generation. The GPU is the Mali-G57 MC2.
The chipset supports 120Hz FHD+ displays, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 (2-lane) storage, and up to 64MP cameras. The chipset also has high-end AI-camera features such as AI-Bokeh and AI-Color in collaboration with Arcsoft.
There is only Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth is version 5.1 and the peak download speed is 2.77Gbps for the modem,
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