Nokia 400 Android-powered feature phone resurfaces in a hands-on video online

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Aug 2, 2021

A leaked hands-on video of the Nokia 400 feature phone has surfaced after an extended period of silence. There had been rumors that the Android-powered Nokia phone may have been abandoned, but the new video may indicate the opposite.

The back and forth movement of the Nokia 400 feature phone traces back to April 2019, when it was reported that an Android version for feature phones was under development by Google. A video surfaced online later that year indicating that Nokia was already deploying the new Android version for its feature phone. Subsequent details revealed that the device could be called Nokia 400 upon release, and it was confirmed that it would run on Google Android for Feature Phones. However, a combination of events made the device still remain under the hood, at least until now.

The new hands-on video provided a close view of the first Android-running feature phone we’ve set our eyes on. The phone is no different from the regular feature phones. It features a tiny display, a T9 keypad, a removable back panel, and a matte polycarbonate body. The phone also features most of the basic functions connected with Nokia feature phones.

The Nokia 400 also supports Google Assistant together with several apps that could be seen on the home screen. On the icon tray, you have the Google Chrome browser, Youtube, Share, and Camera icons. There is a button in the center to open the app collection. The app drawer contains pre-installed Airtel apps, and other common apps like file manager, calculator, Clock, Gallery, and so on. The Nokia 400 runs on Android 8.1.0 Oreo with 512MB of RAM.

There is no way to verify at this time, the video relating to the Nokia 400 feature phone. If indeed the video was a current version, there are no hints of its pricing or availability. It is, however, believed that the Nokia 400 is made for the Indian market, going by some preinstalled apps found on the device.

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DIZO Watch packing a 1.4-inch display and up to 12 days battery life launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 2, 2021

Realme’s DIZO sub-brand has got just a couple of products under its arsenal including the two feature phones – DIZO Star 300 and Star 500 feature phones as well as the DIZO Wireless and DIZO GoPods D headsets, all launched recently. The tech start-up has now added a smartwatch to its inventory with the launch of the DIZO Watch.

The DIZO Watch adopts a specs lineup similar to those of the realme Watch 2. This includes a decent square-shaped 1.4-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 32- x 320 pixels, 323 PPI and 600 nits peak brightness. The watch uses rubber straps having the same colour with the frame.

The smartwatch comes with the usual features you’ll find on most smartwatches such as a heart rate sensor. It is also capable of SpO2 monitoring, activity tracking, sedentary reminder, and sleep monitoring. You also get up to 90 sports modes including Outdoor Walking, Indoor Walking, Outdoor Running, Indoor Running, Dynamic Cycling, Hiking, Cricket, Yoga, Rowing, Strength Training, Basketball, Elliptical Machine, Free training. The watch features an IP68 Water-Resistant body, and provides up to 12 days of battery life, thanks to a 315mAh battery under the hood.

The smartwatch also comes with Bluetooth 5.0 support and can connect to devices running Android 5.0 and later via the realme Link app. When paired, the watch can be used for music control, and camera control. It also features call notification, message reminder, alarm reminder.

The DIZO Watch will be available in Carbon Grey color and is priced at Rs. 3499 (~$47). It will be sold on Flipkart at a starting price of Rs. 2,999 (~$40). It will go sale from August 06, 2021 and will later be available in select retail stores.

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Bloomberg expert hints foldable iPhones are still 2-3 years away, Titanium Apple Watch sold out

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 2, 2021

Apple is considering an iPhone model with a foldable display, and it could be out within two or three years according to Bloomberg Apple expert Mark Gurman. Gurman also indicated that the high-end titanium Apple Watch may have been sold out, with no plans to have a reproduction of the model.

Foldable displays are fast gathering steam and Samsung is one of the pioneers of the technology. In a move that could show the popularity of foldable smartphones, Gurman is also predicting that a foldable iPhone could become a reality by 2023 or later.

The titanium Apple Watch Series 6 Titanium model is priced at $799 and is reported to be currently unavailable across both online and physical Apple stores. There are indications that the titanium Apple Watch could have been sold out and there are no plans to reproduce a new lot of the device. With the newest version of the Series 7 Apple Watch slated for unveiling in September, Apple may be holding back on the very expensive titanium model. It has to be stated though that Apple has not officially stated that the titanium model has been discontinued. However, there is a precedent in which Apple discontinued a high-end smartwatch after a pretty short run.

Gurman also highlighted a common charging problem of Apple Watches and suggests the USB-C interface is a better charging option than the current one. The use of USB-C charging option ahead of Apple’s Lightning port. Gurman says if Apple could reduce the number of chargers for its devices to three from the current 5.

It is also suggested that making more devices compatible with Apple’s wireless charging MagSafe technology would enhance the charging capability of the Apple Watch.
Apple has had a legal tango with Samsung on accusations of copying its iPhone design.it remains to be seen what the in-development foldable iPhone would look like.

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OnePlus Buds Pro wireless earbuds now available via Giztop

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 2, 2021

Oneplus introduced new earbuds – OnePlus Buds Pro along with the launch of Nord 2 5G last week. The Chinese electronics maker added a highly competitive product in the wireless TWS market. Primary features of the OnePlus Buds Pro includes adaptive noise cancellation, beautiful design and a massive battery backup. These are now on sale via Giztop for global shipping at the price of $159.

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These are available in two primary colours of Black and White. It is a great chance for interested users and OnePlus fans who wants to hands-on the new OnePlus Buds Pro before anyone else in their respective countries.

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OnePlus Earbuds Pro 40db deep Active Noise cancellation using its three microphones. The buds bundles an 11mm audio driver for deep and premium sound along with Dolby Atmos support. These offer minimum 94ms latency using Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity with smartphones.

The new TWS earbuds offer up to 10 hours of battery backup if connected with Active Noise Cancellation. However, it extends up to 33 hours if we consider charging case battery capacity. You can wirelessly charge the EarBuds as it supports Qi-Charge standards. OnePlus Earbuds Pro are IP55 sweat and dust resistant.

It is a great deal for the OnePlus enthusiasts and sound lovers who want to enjoy premium sound at a great price. Grab the OnePlus Earbuds pro from Giztop at the price of $159.

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Blackview BL5000 5G rugged smartphone surfaces on Banggood for $299

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 2, 2021

After much wait, the Blackview BL5000 rugged smartphone is now finally available from AliExpress at the early bird price of $299. The company is offering a $200 discount over the actual retail price of $499. Blackview BL5000 gaming rugged smartphone is the output of continuous research and development for two consecutive years.

The smartphone is now retailing for $299 via Banggood. Interestingly, you can get a Blackview AirBuds 3 TWS earbuds for free upon the purchase of the new gaming rugged smartphone.

Blackview BL5000 houses powerful hardware and display to enhance the gaming experience and compete against the prominent players in the same segment. The power-efficient octa-core processor bundled inside MediaTek Dimesnity 700 performs better than the other rugged smartphones. Along with the presence of 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, the smartphone’s ability to multitask, and performing intensive tasks increase considerably.

Furthermore, there’s a low-latency 6.39-inch Full HD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate display present to the board. The SoC’s Mira Vision display vision technology further enhances the vision and offers a crisp and clear view. The smartphone packs a 1217 ultra-linear speaker with a large physical cavity.

Blackview BL 5000 gaming smartphone comes with a copper pie liquid cooling technology that dissipates heat and offers a flawless gaming experience. It allows enjoying the graphics-intensive games for a longer period of time.

Other prominent features of the smartphone are as follows:

Distraction-free gaming

It brings the ability to enjoy gaming without any distractions. The presence of Game Mode on Doke OS 2.1 blocks messages and calls, and also prevents any mistouch.

Power to Play

The gaming smartphone houses a 4980 mAh battery which is sufficient for a couple of day’s normal usage. However, the support for 30W fast charging further fades away the worries for battery backup.

Rugged and Durable Smartphone

Blackview BL5000 smartphone is IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certified which confirms its resistance against water, dust and drop. The smartphone can easily work under extreme weather conditions and temperatures of -30-degree celcius.

Detailed Cameras

Exceptional photography and videography are the primary aspects of smartphones these days. With the presence of a 12MP primary Sony IMX362 sensor, a 16MP 125-degree ultra-wide sensor and a 16MP sensor, Blackview confirms the presence of flagship-grade photography.

Considering the flagship smartphone market, it’s rare to find such a powerful camera that offers a large ultrawide view, detailed photos and a specific sensor for low-light photography.

Other Features

Blackview BL5000 bundles a fingerprint sensor on the right-side fingerprint for easy accessibility to data. The presence of NFC enhances the usability of the smartphone and address the need for touchless payments.

Price and Availability

Blackview BL5000 is an overall flagship rugged smartphone carrying extraordinary gaming abilities. Blackview BL5000 is now retailing for the price of $299 via Banggood. Surprisingly, the initial customers will get a Balckveiw AirBuds 3 TWS for free along with the purchase of Blackview BL5000.

Related: Blackview BL5000 rugged gaming smartphone launched with MediaTek 700 SoC and 6.39-inch display

Google gives us an early preview of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro powered by Google Tensor

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 2, 2021

Google is taking charge of the narrative when it comes to details about its unreleased products. Today, it has shared several details of the upcoming Pixel 6 series along with images and even a promotional video.

The official “Made By Google” Twitter account made a thread that gives a rundown of the design and features of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro ahead of their release later this fall. There is so much info, and if you are a Pixel fan, you should be excited.

Design

Starting with the design. Google has confirmed that the CAD renders we saw back in May are accurate. The Pixel 6 series will indeed have that protruding camera bar, however, the space above the bar is bigger on the pro model. The two phones will also have a centered punch hole camera.

The camera bar will house three cameras on the Pixel 6 Pro, one of which is a telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom. The Pixel 6 gets two cameras, none of which has a telephoto lens.

There will be a SIM tray slot at the bottom of the left side of the frame while the power button and volume control will be on the right side of the frame. The frame is curved and we can confirm it is made of metal as there are antenna lines visible around it.

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Both the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro will be available in three different colors with a dual-tone finish, however, you will be able to pick up both phones in gray.

Google Tensor

The Google chipset codenamed “whitechapel” now has an official name and it is Google Tensor. This is Google’s first smartphone SoC and its main strength is its ability to process powerful AI and machine learning models directly on the device. Google says we should “see a transformed experience for the camera, speech recognition, and many other Pixel 6 features.”

We made a chip!#Pixel6 is powered by our first ever smartphone SoC: meet Google Tensor

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— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) August 2, 2021

Google also claims that the processor allows for significant improvement in translation, captioning, and dictation. The Pixel 6 series will also feature the most layers of hardware security (based on the count of separate hardware security layers) in any phone.

Software

Google will show the full range of its Material You design on the Pixel 6 series and the video below shows the themes, new widgets, and color schemes that will be available on the phones.

Material You will be best on #Pixel6.

The colors, the camera, the form, and what’s on the screen all work together in a single, fluid experience.

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— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) August 2, 2021

Pixel 6 series Availability

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be unveiled in Fall 2021 and you can sign up to be informed about its availability on the Google Store.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra gets a $50 discount via Giztop [Coupon Inside]

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 2, 2021

Xiaomi’s popular smartphone of the year – Mi 11 Ultra is on sale via Giztop. The retailer is offering a $50 discount via coupon code – XMM11U50 until 8 August. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is already available at an excellent price, but the $50 discount makes the deal even sweeter. You can head over to the Giztop to grab the smartphone with the global shipping option.

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The interested buyers can grab it in two different colours of ceramic White and Ceramic Black. However, it is available in three different storage variants including 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option. There’s also an ability to choose from two different software variants including Global ROM or Original MIUI 12.5 (English) version. Google Mobile Service and Google Play Store will be present along with OTA update support.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a premium segment smartphone that ships with high-end specifications and features. The smartphone features a 6.81-inch Full HD curved AMOLED display having a 120Hz refresh rate and 180 Hz touch sampling rate. It is a perfect gaming display with the support for HDR10+ and high DCI-P3 coverage.

To further aid the powerful performance, the smartphone ships with Qualcomm snapdragon 888 SoC which couple an octa-core processor built on a 5nm process. It bundles an Adreno 660 GPU to handle graphics-intensive tasks.

Xiaomi Mi 11 features a triple rear camera consisting of a 50MP Samsung GN2 sensor, a 48MP 128-degree ultra-wide sensor, and a 48MP telephoto lens with 120x digital zoom capability. A 20MP selfie camera sits on the front. , Overall, it features excellent camera quality with some tremendous low-light shooting capability.

Xiaomi added a 5000 mAh battery on the phone with 67W fast wired and wireless charging. Moreover, you can reverse charge the electronics items at 10W capacity. Flawless connectivity is ensured with the presence of NFC, WIFI 6, Dual-SIM support, etc.

It is a great offer to get the Mi 11 Ultra at a $50 discount using coupon code – XMM11U50.

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Xiaomi might launch a ‘Smart Pedestal Fan’ in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 2, 2021

Apart from smartphones, Xiaomi is known for its ecosystem products. The company sells a wide variety of products worldwide. However, most of them are limited to China. But some of them do make their way to global markets. One of those is Mi Smart Standing Fan 2. Now, according to new information, this product might launch in India.

The Xiaomi Mi Community has been banned in India since last year. Hence, the company uses an official Telegram channel called Mi Fans India (Official) to share important updates with users and fans.

Recently, the company sent out a survey in this channel (via @i_hsay) asking preferences for a smart pedestal fan. Since the firm uses the images as well as specs of the Mi Smart Standing Fan 2, it should be the one launching in India.

Anyway, the product will most likely sport a different branding for India. Because the country never got the first model of this smart fan. Hence, why will it introduce it as Mi Smart Standing Fan 2? Secondly, the firm uses the generic name of this product in the survey, which is ‘Smart Pedestal Fan’.

That being said, we expect Xiaomi to announce this smart fan for India at its annual Smarter Living event sometime later in September.

Honor 50 Pro vs Realme GT Master Edition: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 2, 2021

Honor is back in the segment of the premium smartphones with an amazing upper-midrange phone: Honor 50 Pro. It will soon be launched even in the global market with Google Mobile Services as the brand is now fully separated from Huawei and under another company. Another brand that recently came up with an upper-midrange phone which is coming soon in the global market is Realme: it announced the amazing Realme GT Master Edition with customized design. Should you prefer the Honor 50 Pro or wait for the arrival of the Realme GT Master Edition? This comparison will hopefully give you an answer to this question.

Honor 50 Pro vs Realme GT Master Edition

	Honor 50 Pro	Realme GT Master Edition
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.5 x 74.7 x 8 mm, 187 grams	159.2 x 73.5 x 8.7 mm, 178 grams
DISPLAY	6.72 inches, 1236 x 2676p (Full HD+), OLED	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, Magic UI	Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 108 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 Dual 12 + 32 MP f/2.4 and f/2.2 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging 100W	4300 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

Both these phones hitten the market with an astonishing design. The Honor 50 Pro has an amazing glass back with a matte but brilliant finish made with a process similar to OPPO’s Reno Glow. It also sports a curved edge to edge display. The Realme GT Master Edition does not have a curved display but it comes with a customized design realized by the known Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. The design of the Realme GT Master Edition is made of eco leather (not in every color variant) and it reminds of a suitcase. The Realme GT Master Edition is also a more compact phone than Honor 50 Pro, so it is better for one-handed use.

Display

On the paper, the display of the Honor 50 Pro is superior to the one of its opponent. First of all, it is wider with a diagonal of 6.72 inches. Further, it is an OLED panel that is able to show up to one billion colors, while Realme GT Master Edition stops at 16 million colors. The handset also offers a high refresh rate of 120 Hz. The Realme GT Master Edition has an AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate as well, but the color reproduction is more realistic on the Honor 50 Pro. The phones come with an under-display fingerprint reader for authentication. Note that the Honor 50 Pro has a dual punch hole, while its rival has just a single hole in the display.

Specs & Software

We decided to compare the Honor 50 Pro to the Realme GT Master Edition because they are powered by the same chipset: the Snapdragon 778G by Qualcomm. Alongside the Snapdragon 780G (which is not in production anymore), the Snapdragon 778G is the most powerful Qualcomm’s midrange processor. If you want something better, you have to move to the Snapdragon 800 series including flagship SoCs. The Honor 50 Pro wins the hardware comparison because it offers more RAM in its best configuration: up to 12 GB. The phones run Android 11 with Realme UI and Magic UI to customize it, respectively.

Camera

The most advanced camera phone of this comparison is the Honor 50 Pro. First of all, it has a better main sensor for the rear camera, with a resolution of 108 MP and an f/1.9 focal aperture. Further, the Honor 50 Pro has a better front camera setup including a 32 MP main sensor and a 12 MP additional camera for ultrawide selfies. Not only it is a better front camera setup than Realme GT Master Edition, but it is one of the best selfie phones in the current market.

Read More: Realme GT Master Explorer Edition sales crossed 100 million Yuan ($15mn) in just one second

Battery

If you need more battery life, choose the Realme GT Master Edition because it features a bigger battery. With a capacity of 4300 mAh, you will get more juice to reach the end of the day without going out of charge. On the other hand, if you need the fastest charging technology, you should go for the Honor 50 Pro. With a power of 100W, it can fully charge its 4000 mAh battery in just 25 minutes.

Price

The Honor 50 Pro has a starting price of €590/$700 in the Asian market, while Realme GT Master Edition begins at just €320/$380. If we exclude the battery life, the Honor 50 Pro is a superior phone, but you can save a lot of money by choosing the Realme GT Master Edition without facing a lot of compromises.

Honor 50 Pro vs Realme GT Master Edition: PRO and CONS

Honor 50 Pro

PRO

Faster charging
Wider display
Superior rear cameras
Better front cameras

CONS

Smaller battery

Realme GT Master Edition

PRO

Unique design
Bigger battery
Good price
More compact

CONS

Inferior cameras

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Full spec sheet of Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic leaked

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 2, 2021

The Galaxy Watch4 Classic is one of the new Galaxy Watch models that will be announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event next week. While there have been multiple leaks including images, specifications, and features, a new leak in form of an official specification sheet has surfaced online.

The spec sheet was posted on Twitter by the leaker that goes by @_snoopytech_ and it contains all the features and technical details of the 46mm version of the smartwatch.

The Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm will have a 1.36-inch display with a 450 x 450 resolution and 330 PPI. It is a Super AMOLED Full Color Always-on Display panel and it will be protected by a sheet of Corning’s new Gorilla Glass DX. The watch has an IP68 rating, 5 ATM waterproof rating, and a US Military Standard Certification: MID STD 810G.

Powering the watch is an Exynos W920 processor with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage. As expected, it will run Wear OS with One UI Watch 3.5 on top. The spec sheet says that the watch will come with Play Store, Google Maps, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, Google Assistant, Bixby and YouTube Music. Galaxy phone owners will have their smartphone applications automatically installed on the watch.

The Galaxy Watch4 Classic will have Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Gallileo, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a barometer. There is also the Health Sensor 3 which combines a PPG sensor, ECG sensor, and BIA (body impedance analysis) sensor into one. There are two electrodes for ECG as well as two for body analysis.

The Galaxy Watch4 Classic will track basic features such as number of steps, stride, floors climbed, heart rate, and calories burnt, as well as more advanced ones such as ECG, SpO2 (on request and while sleeping), and blood pressure. There is also body composition analysis, snoring detection, stress monitoring, nutritional monitoring, mensruation cycle, and hand cleaning. The spec sheet mentions support for automatic detection for more than 40 exercises, an automatic counter, and a running coach.

There is a 360mAh battery inside thee watch and the spec sheet says that a full charge will take 1hour 40 minutes. It also has support for wireless charging.

The Galaxy Watch4 Classic will be compatible with the following Samsung devices – Galaxy S6 and later, Galaxy Note8 and later, Galaxy Z series, and Galaxy A and J devices from 2016 and later. It will also work with the Galaxy Buds+ and above. Other Android phones running Android 6.0 and later and with at least 1.5GB RAM are also compatible.

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More renders of the Realme Pad appears online including a Gold variant

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 2, 2021

Realme is on course for the unveiling of the Realme Pad within this quarter, according to projections. It would seem that we are getting closer to the launch of the latest Realme tablet, going by the raft of teasers, renders, and rumors relating to the device.

We already knew that the soon-to-be-released Realme Pad will come with a 10.4-inch display, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal memory, thanks to previous renders and rumors surrounding the device. The tablet will also have a 7,100mAh battery and beautiful bezels around its screen. The processor that the device will sport as well as other key details are not known.

New renders of the Realme Pad have just surfaced online. The images reveal that the device will have a Gold variant with an aluminum body, as well as a Grey version. The images also reveal a dual-tone finish at the back, a small cutout at the bottom of the tablet to house its stylus, and a single rear camera setup.

We also knew previously that there is a MicroSD slot to expand the internal storage of the device, a quad speakers system, and USB-C support. In addition to the 8MP rear camera with autofocus capability, there is an 8MP front camera.

Not much is known yet of some other features of the Realme Pad. The mileage that 7,100mAh battery packs have not been specified. We are also still in the dark on the pricing and availability details of the device, as well as the actual release date. However, it is expected that as we inch closer to the eventual unveiling of the device, more details as per specs, pricing, and availability information would be out.

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Leaked list of upcoming HMD Global devices include Nokia T20 tablet and Nokia G300

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 2, 2021

HMD Global announced three new phones last week – the Nokia XR20, the Nokia C30, and the Nokia 6310. A new leak has revealed that there’s a handful of more devices coming, and if all goes well, they all should launch before the end of the year.

The source of the leak is Evan Blass, the prolific leaker who goes by @evleaks on Twitter. Earlier today, he revealed a list of upcoming Nokia devices from HMD Global, some of which are familiar.

The list includes the Nokia T20 tablet that leaked last week. It also has the Nokia G50, a device that was spotted on a UK retailer’s website a few weeks ago. The tweet reveals the Nokia T20 is codenamed “Riddler” while the Nokia G50 is codenamed “Punisher”.

Upcoming devices from HMD Global:
– Nokia T20 "Riddler"
– Nokia G50 "Punisher"
– Nokia G300 "Aoki"
– Nokia X100 "Deadmau5"

— Evan (@evleaks) August 2, 2021

Other devices mentioned by the leaker are the Nokia G300 codenamed “Aoki” and the Nokia X100 which is referred to internally as “Deadmau5”. Unfortunately, the specifications of these devices were not revealed but may surface in a future leak. Regardless, we want to believe the Nokia G300 and Nokia X100 may be upper mid-range devices.

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Upcoming Moto E20 and Lenovo K14 are one and the same

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 2, 2021

Motorola recently unveiled the Edge 20 series of premium and upper mid-range smartphones. Just a few days later, information regarding the brand’s new entry-level handset appears on the web. As per findings, this phone will be also releasing with Lenovo branding.

Motorola Moto E7 Power Tahiti Blue Featured — Motorola Moto E7 Power

Lately, Lenovo has been releasing multiple Motorola-branded smartphones with its own branding. Hence, it’s not surprising to learn that the upcoming Moto E20 will be also sold as Lenovo K14 in some markets.

According to a report by MySmartPrice, these handsets have been certified by Bluetooth SIG and TÜV Rheinland with model number XT-2155. The former confirms them to arrive with Bluetooth 5.0, whereas the latter reveals the presence of a 3760mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

Unfortunately, the certifications do not say anything else other than the above-mentioned parameters. Anyway, since this device is a Moto E series phone, it should have lower specs than the cheapest Moto G series smartphone at the moment, which happens to be Moto G10.

For those unaware, the Moto G10 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD panel, Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC, 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 8MP selfie camera, fingerprint sensor, IP52 rating for dust/water resistance, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

As of now, the launch dates of both Motorola Moto E20 and Lenovo K14 are a mystery. But we expect to learn more about this one and the same handset before its official announcement.

Super Deal: Buy Xiaomi Mijia T100 Sonic Electric Toothbrush for $9.34 (Retail Price $18)

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Aug 2, 2021

Xiaomi Mijia T100 Sonic Electric Toothbrush which generally retails for $18 is now available at a discounted price of $9.34 only at AliExpress.

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Xiaomi Mijia T100 Sonic Electric Toothbrush at $9.34 @AliExpress

Xiaomi Mijia T100 sonic electric toothbrush features a vibration frequency of 16500 rpm and a 360-dimensional cleaning function that helps you to clean every nook and cranny of your teeth. The mini head made with imported high-quality soft bristles helps to clean the hard-to-reach areas and dual brushing modes help to meet your different dental needs.

The electric toothbrush comes with a 2 minute stop and 30-sec zone change reminder that helps you to clean all the different zones of your teeth and stop brushing after 2 minutes. The toothbrush can last up to 30 days on one single charge and the light and compact design makes it easy to carry in your pouch or travel case.

Generally retailing for $18, Xiaomi Mijia T100 Sonic Electric Toothbrush is now available for $9.34 only at AliExpress. This deal is applicable on Blue, White, and Pink color variants. You can also find bundles with extra brush heads at a higher cost. So make sure to choose the appropriate bundle as per your requirement before you place the order.

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Here’s the MagDart Wallet: Realme’s version of the MagSafe Wallet

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 2, 2021

Realme is going all out with its MagDart technology, its take on Apple’s MagSafe. We have already seen the MagDart chargers, now renders of the MagDart Wallet which is Realme’s version of the MagSafe wallet. The renders of the new accessory also give us a good look at the Realme Flash, the first Android phone that will have support for magnetic wireless charging.

The images shared by 91Mobiles in partnership with OnLeaks, show the MagDart Wallet comes in white and is covered in vegan leather. It attaches via magnets to the back of the phone and has a built-in aluminum kickstand that can prop the phone up vertically. The wallet will be able to hold up to three credit/debt cards.

The Realme Flash phone is shown to have a design that reminds us of the Vivo X60 as a result of its rear camera arrangement. However, the sensors are more spaced apart. The phone has a silver finish but this may not be the only color variant it will be available in.

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The MagDart Wallet, MagDart Chargers, and Realme Flash will all be announced at an event tomorrow.

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Realme GT Master Explorer Edition Hands-on: A Match for your Suitcase

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Paco Zheng

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Aug 2, 2021

As the market is getting saturated with smartphones sporting similar designs and features, it takes a work of art for a product to stand out. That’s exactly what Realme has been doing with its Master Edition series over the past couple of years.

The latest model in the lineup is the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition. If this name didn’t get your attention, then the phone’s design surely will. Like other Master Edition models which took design inspiration from everyday items in your life, this time around, the legendary Japanese product designer, Naoto Fukasawa, has taken inspiration from your everyday suitcase.

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition Hands-on: Suitcase Design

I don’t think there are a lot of people who want their smartphones to match their suitcases. Nevertheless, the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition brings a unique design to this crowded market. The phone reportedly sports the industry’s first 3D Vegan leather on the back, and it sure won’t go unnoticed.

Honestly, we had our reservations when we first saw the renders but after using the phone in real life, we have to agree that the overall design looks very premium. You also get Mr.Fukasawa’s signature on the back, making it suitable even for those who just want to add a unique design to their collection.

The Realme GT Master Explorer Edition comes in low-saturated colors like Suitcase Gray and Suitcase Apricot. As you can see in the pictures above, we’ve got the Suitcase Gray variant.

Another standout feature of this device is its 3D texture, which completes its suitcase-inspired design. Needless to say, you won’t find another phone with this design in the market.

Note that you get a matching suitcase-inspired case in the box that complements its style.

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition Hands-on: Hardware

The Realme GT Master Explorer Edition comes with one of the best displays on a Realme smartphone. The phone features a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 480Hz touch sampling rate. It also features 10240 levels of brightness adjustments and up to 1100 nits of peak brightness. Overall, this is a flagship-grade display in 2021.
As for the cameras, the new Master Explorer edition model features a capable IMX766 50MP primary shooter, the same as the Find X3 Pro. This CMOS sensor is a class above others in the same price range. The samples from the main camera are going to be sharp and saturated. However, the 16MP ultra-wide angle sensor is rather average for this price segment.

Coming to the main hardware, the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition gets the second-best processor in 2021. In many ways, Snapdragon 870 could be the chipset of choice this year because of its better thermal management, so you can expect top-notch performance from this device. Other notable features include stereo speakers and Z-axis linear motor for solid vibration feedback. Finally, the phone comes with a 4500mAh battery with 65W fast charging, ensuring that battery life won’t be a worry on this device.

Now coming to the most important part, the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition retails at an aggressive 2899 yuan pricing, which comes to around $449. Considering its unique design and hardware, the phone stands out in this price range.

What do you think about this unique suitcase-inspired design?

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Deal: Get OneOdio Fusion A70 Wireless Headphone for $36 (Retail Price $46)

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Aug 2, 2021

OneOdio Fusion A70 Wireless Headphone which generally retails for $46 is now available at a discounted price of $36.58 only at AliExpress.

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OneOdio Fusion A70 Wireless Headphone at $36.58 @AliExpress

OneOdio Fusion A70 Wireless Headphone

Key Features:

Beautiful futuristic design
Jack Lock Design
40mm driver: Delivers vibrant bass
Soft Memory Earcups – Breathable protein skin earmuffs
Music or sound sharing – Pair your device via Bluetooth and share your tunes through the audio cable
2 or more people can share music simultaneously
Receive music at both ends – Connect two devices at the same time such as your phone and guitar
50 hour playback time
Color: Black

Generally retailing for $46, you can now buy OneOdio Fusion A70 Wireless Headphone at a discounted price of $36.58 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable only to the Black color variant. However, you can also find the Red, Gold, and Silver color variant for $39.99 only. So place your order asap.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max get ‘Dolby Atmos’ feature in India via latest MIUI update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 2, 2021

The Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max are the best Redmi Note smartphones to date. They come with features that were unheard of in the budget segment a couple of years ago. The handsets are now receiving a new system update, which further enhances the user experience.

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Blue Bronze Featured — Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

The Redmi Note 10 Pro series sport dual stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience. With the new system update, the company has further enhanced the experience.

As per a user on Twitter, Xiaomi is rolling out a new OTA update for these phones in India. The latest software update arrives with build number MIUI V12.5.4.0.RKFINXM.

According to the official changelog, the main highlight of the new MIUI build is ‘Dolby effects’. Other than that, it fixes an issue with notifications and bumps up the security patch level to May 2021 when it’s already August.

The screenshots shared by the user confirm that the ‘Dolby effects’ feature is actually ‘Dolby Atmos’ and it also comes with an equalizer. Users can choose any of the default presets or create a customized setting of their own.

The Dolby Atmos on the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max should work while playing proper Dolby content via both speakers as well as the 3.5mm headphone jack.

The latest system update for these smartphones is being rolled out in batches in India for the past couple of weeks. Therefore, it might take some time to reach every unit. Unfortunately, it’s not known whether other regional variants will be getting this feature.

Xiaomi’s latest car related investment is in Geometrical Pal, an autonomous driving company

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Sean

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Aug 2, 2021

Xiaomi has just invested into Geometrical Pal, a company that specializes in autonomous driving technology. This marks another investment from the company in to the automobile related industry.

According to a Sohu report, the the Shanghai based Geometrical Pal has just completed its series of Pre A rounds of financing nearly 400 million Yuan (roughly 62 million US Dollars). During this round of investment, various companies invested in the autonomous driving based firm including the likes of the Xiaomi Investment Fund, Baidu, and other notable Chinese companies.

Previously, we had also reported on the Chinese tech giant investing in another self driving systems developer called Zongmu. At the moment, this round of financing will be used to accelerate the mass production of if a new generation of automated driving software and hardware integrated systems. Notably, with self driving technology seeing a boom in the automobile industry, various tech firms have started taking notice and investing into startups and brands that specialize in this field of technology.

For those unaware, Geometrical Pal was established back in October 2018. Its operations involves machine and deep learning systems and the company adopts a low cost, high reliability, and easy mass production philosophy. Its autonomous driving system involves integrated perception with intelligent decision making. Furthermore, its operations also involved software and hardware integrated systems. Other technologies includes visible light vision, infrared imaging, and more that function in real time.

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Leaked Honor X20 photos show Huawei’s influence is still strong

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 2, 2021

The Honor X20 SE will be getting a more powerful version which will launch as the Honor X20. The phone’s arrival seems to be around the corner as live photos have surfaced on the internet, and they show that Huawei’s influence is still strong.

As seen in the images below, courtesy of the trusted leaker @RODENT950, the Honor X20 will have a flat display with a pill-shaped punch hole for two front-facing cameras.

The back of the phone is where the Honor phone really gives off a Huawei vibe, no thanks to its camera housing which reminds us of the Huawei Mate 30. There are three cameras in the circular housing along with an LED flash.

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— Teme (特米)𝕏|🇫🇮🇨🇳 (@RODENT950) August 2, 2021

The backplate is curved to provide a more comfortable grip. A fingerprint scanner is not visible which may mean that there is one under the display or under the power button. The phone has a blue coat of paint but of slightly different shades. There should be other color variants when it launches.

The specs of the Honor X20 are still unknown but a recent leak said the phone will be powered by a Dimensity 900 processor. We expect more details will surface as the launch date draws closer.

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