Xbox Series S Free Guy Edition is the first customized new-gen console

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Aug 9, 2021

The new generation consoles are barely a year old but just like their predecessors, we expect to see custom editions get launched. Xbox has taken the lead with the announcement of the Xbox Series S Free Guy Edition.

Free Guy is an upcoming movie starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) and Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), and ahead of its release on August 13, Xbox is giving away a customized Xbox Series S in a sweepstakes.

The image shared by the official Xbox Twitter account shows the customized console has the same white paint job as the regular version. However, the console has Free Guy printed on it as well as a fishbowl. There is also a custom controller that matches the costume of Ryan Reynolds character.

Now presenting the Xbox & Free Guy Sweeps! RT with #XboxFreeGuySweepstakes for a chance to win this prize pack including a custom @FreeGuyMovie Xbox Series S, and most importantly, a name tag that says Guy.

No purchase req. US 19+. Ends 8/20/21. Rules: https://t.co/YGY74l3Xrh pic.twitter.com/6Dxy1Ts6dE

— Xbox (@Xbox) August 9, 2021

The prize pack for the lucky winner also includes 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a pair of HyperX Cloud II headphones, Zenni Sausaliso eyeglasses, a Free Guy-branded stash bag and travel coffee cup, and a Guy Pin badge.

Xbox says only legal residents of the United States can enter for the sweepstakes and they must be 19 years or older. You can see the full requirements via the link in the tweet.

The Xbox Series X Free Guy Edition appears to be limited to just one unit. Nevertheless, we expect Xbox will release more custom editions as time goes on, some of which will be widely available.

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Deal: Get Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Global Version for $145

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Aug 9, 2021

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Global Version (Grey) is now available at AliExpress for $144.99 only. This is a limited stock offer.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Global Version (Grey) at $144.99 @AliExpress

The 6.53-inch FHD+ Punch-hole Dot display smartphone is powered by an Helio G85 Octa-Core processor and comes in multiple storage variants viz: 3GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB. The smartphone features 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP rear cameras and a 13MP selfie camera. This means great Instagram shots and videos and a better presence on social media. The phone is fueled by a massive 5020mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Global Version is available for $144.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this deal is applicable only on the 3GB + 64GB with NFC, Grey color variant, ordered from the China warehouse. This is a limited stock offer. So place your order asap.

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Redmi K40 Gaming Edition gets LED customization via latest update

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Aug 9, 2021

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, like many other gaming phones, has a multicolor LED. For the Redmi Gaming phone, the lights are built around the camera housing. The manufacturer is now rolling out an update that allows users to customize the lights.

The update is rolling out in China as MIUI 12.5.8.0.RKJCNXM and its 325MB in size. A translation of the changelog is reproduced below:

System

Added color customization to breathing light
Gaming triggers now have an accompanying light effect when playing a game

Status bar and notification

Fixed the issue with rounded corners for notifications
Fixed the issue with sliding down the notification bar

Settings

Fixed issue with enterprise-level encryption when adding a WLAN network that causes the domain name frame to be too narrow.

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is a Dimensity 1200-powered smartphone with a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED screen. The display can display up to 1 billion colors, has HDR10+, and has a refresh rate of 120Hz.

There are three cameras on the back – a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. It also has a 16MP front-facing camera, JBL-tuned stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 5065mAh battery, and support for 67W fast charging.

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is sold as the POCO F3 GT outside China.

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Deal: Buy Baseus Foldable Desk Lamp for $43 (Retail Price $50)

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Aug 9, 2021

Baseus Foldable Desk Lamp which usually retails for $50, is now available at a discounted price of $42.99 only at AliExpress.

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Baseus Foldable Desk Lamp at $42.99 (after discount)@AliExpress

Baseus Foldable Desk Lamp

Key Features:

Rechargeable Folding Desk Lamp
Smart Light: Lightweight and highly portable
Wireless
Smart Dimmer: Auto adjust brightness according to the environment
High Brightness
Rectangular illuminating surface
Small base: Saves pace on your desk
Full-spectrum good light: Perfect for reading
2200mAh battery: 13 hours + battery life
180-degree rotatable head
Perfect for office, work, study, living room desk, etc

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OPPO announces ColorOS 11 global update schedule for August 2021

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 9, 2021

OPPO has been rolling out Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update for eligible devices since September 2020. The company is known for revealing its update plan every month. Since we have now entered August, the brand announces its update schedule for this month.

According to the official ColorOS 11 August 2021 update plan, no devices will receive beta build in the eight-month of the year. However, two smartphones will get the stable update.

You might be wondering why. The answer is simple. OPPO appears to be finishing off its ColorOS 11 rollout by the end of this month. Because Google is expected to release Android 12 stable in September. OPPO is also rumored to unveil ColorOS 12 based on the latest version of Android at around the same time.

This means OPPO might start releasing ColorOS 12 monthly update schedule as early as September. Until then, here’s the ColorOS 11 update plan for August 2021.

ColorOS 11 Stable August 2021 Update Plan

Ongoing
- OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition
  - All Regions

- OPPO Find X2 Pro
  - Europe
    - Switzerland
    - Belgium
    - France
    - Italy
    - Spain
    - Germany
    - United Kingdom
    - Netherlands
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Find X2
  - Europe
    - Spain
    - Switzerland
    - Netherlands
    - Turkey
    - Ukraine
    - Romania
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Find X2 Neo
  - Europe
    - Netherlands
    - France
    - Spain
    - Switzerland
    - Italy
    - Germany
    - United Kingdom
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Find X2 Lite
  - Europe
    - Netherlands
    - Switzerland
    - France
    - Germany
    - Portugal
    - Spain
    - Italy
    - United Kingdom
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G
  - Europe
    - Portugal
    - Italy
    - Switzerland
    - France
    - Germany
    - Spain
    - Belgium
    - Netherlands
    - United Kingdom
    - Luxembourg
    - Ireland
    - Moldova
    - Romania
    - Poland
    - Russia
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Reno4 Pro 4G
  - Europe
    - Ukraine
    - Turkey
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Reno4 5G
  - Europe
    - France
    - Switzerland
    - Italy
    - Portugal
    - Spain
    - Germany
    - Netherlands
    - United Kingdom
    - Belgium
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Reno4 4G
  - Europe
    - Poland
    - Turkey
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Reno4 Z 5G
  - Europe
    - France
    - Italy
    - Germany
    - Netherlands
    - United Kingdom
    - Switzerland
    - Belgium
    - Portugal
    - Luxembourg
    - Ireland
    - Poland
    - Romania
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Reno4 F
  - All Regions

- OPPO Reno4 Lite
  - Europe
    - Turkey
    - Ukraine
    - Poland
    - Romania
    - Moldova
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G
  - All Regions

- OPPO Reno3 Pro 4G
  - Europe
    - Ukraine
    - Turkey
    - Romania
    - Poland
    - Russia
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Reno3 4G
  - Europe
    - Turkey
    - Poland
    - Ukraine
    - Russia
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO Reno3 A
  - All Regions

- OPPO Reno2
  - All Regions

- OPPO Reno2 Z
  - All Regions

- OPPO Reno2 F
  - All Regions

- OPPO Reno 10x Zoom
  - All Regions

- OPPO Reno Z
  - All Regions

- OPPO F17 Pro
  - All Regions

- OPPO F17
  - All Regions

- OPPO F15
  - All Regions

- OPPO F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition
  - All Regions

- OPPO F11 Pro
  - All Regions

- OPPO F11
  - All Regions

- OPPO A93
  - All Regions

- OPPO A92
  - All Regions

- OPPO A91
  - Europe
    - Kazakhstan
    - Russia
    - Ukraine
    - Germany
    - Portugal
    - United Kingdom
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO A73 5G
  - All Regions

- OPPO A73
  - Europe
    - Belgium
    - Germany
    - Italy
  - Spain

- OPPO A72
  - Europe
    - Poland
    - Russia
    - Romania
    - Turkey
    - Ukraine
    - Belgium
    - France
    - Germany
    - Italy
    - Luxembourg
    - Portugal
    - Spain
    - Netherlands
    - United Kingdom
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO A53
  - India
  - Indonesia

- OPPO A52
  - Europe
    - Poland
    - Russia
    - Turkey
    - Ukraine
    - Belgium
    - Germany
    - Italy
    - Spain
    - Netherlands
  - Asia and Others

- OPPO A9 2020
  - All Regions

- OPPO A9
  - All Regions

- OPPO A5 2020
  - All Regions

From August 31
- OPPO K3
  - India
- OPPO Reno
  - Kazakhstan
  - Russia

Deal: Get SOUNDPEATS H1 Earphone for $69 (Retail Price $100)

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Aug 9, 2021

SOUNDPEATS H1 Earphone which generally retails for $100 is now available at a discounted price of $68.99 only at AliExpress.

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SOUNDPEATS H1 Earphone at $68.99 (after discount)@AliExpress

SOUNDPEATS H1 Earphone

Key Features:

Seamless wireless connectivity
HiFi Audio with deep bass and rich details
Noise cancellation for clear cancellations
Hybrid dual-driver
APTX adaptive technology for the best wireless experience
Full Touch Control
Active Voice Assistance
Stereo Double Earplugs – True Wireless Mirroring Technology
Clear phone calls
10 hours of battery life on one single charge
40 hours of playtime with the charging case

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Full specs of the Realme Book Slim tipped; official teaser confirms USB-C charging port

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Aug 9, 2021

Realme could be close to the official launch of its latest super-slim and lightweight laptop, the Realme Book Slim. A tipster, Yogesh has provided some detailed specifications of the device. The details are the most comprehensive yet we have seen for the device.

We already knew that Realme was working on a new laptop slated for unveiling later this year. But little was known about the device, with official Realme teasers not yielding the expected details. However, all these have changed if we are to rely on the authenticity of the tipster’s information.

The Realme Book Slim will sport a 14-inch 2K display with a decent 2160×1440 pixels screen resolution and 300 nits peak brightness. Realme has taken serious considerations for eye safety by getting blue light certification for the device. The audio input and output functionalities are enhanced by a triple microphone setup and two Harmon Kardon speakers.

Evolve to an untangled experience and join the Convenience club with Type C charging on the upcoming #realmeBook Slim.#StayTuned pic.twitter.com/jUQ6cgLMCt

— realme TechLife (@realmeTechLife) August 9, 2021

The Realme Book Slim will be powered by Intel’s Core i5 processor and Xe Graphics. The laptop is lightweight (1.3kg) and packs 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. There is also a fingerprint sensor and a 54Wh battery with support for 65W fast charging. Realme TechLife today shared a teaser on Twitter that shows the device will charge via a USB-C port. Apart from the USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, it will also feature 2 USB-C 3.1 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The tipster indicated that the Realme Book Slim will be priced at Rs. 55,000 ($741) in India although the exact launch date is still not known. The Realme Book Slim could debut with the upcoming Realme Pad. We await more definitive teasers on the Realme Book Slim as its launch date gets closer.

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New Samsung patent demonstrates movable camera with variable aperture and FoV

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 9, 2021

Samsung is known for many innovative smartphones. The company’s Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ were the first mainstream phones to come with a variable aperture camera. The firm’s new utility patent demonstrates a new solution, which not only enables variable FoV (Field of View) but also variable aperture.

According to a report by LetsGoDigital, Samsung Electro-Mechanics filed a utility patent titled ‘Camera module and portable electronic device including the same’ with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in October 2020. The 19-page documentation for this patent was initially released on August 5, 2021.

According to the documentation, the patent uses multiple cameras that can move. Their movement helps in achieving variable FoV (Field of View) and variable aperture.

The patent sketches and images use a triple camera setup consisting of a wide-angle snapper, an ultra-wide unit, and a telephoto shooter. Users can move these cameras via touch input.

As per the example, when the wide-angle camera present in the middle moves downwards, the ultra-wide and telephoto cameras on the left and the right respectively slide inwards forming a triangle.

When the cameras are in a triangular shape, the aperture is narrow. This can be useful for landscape shots. Whereas, when the cameras are in a single line, the aperture is wide, which is useful for portrait photography. On top of this, the movement also changes FoV (Field of View).

We don’t think Samsung will ever release a mainstream smartphone with this tech. But maybe there could be a niche Galaxy smartphone with movable cameras in the future like the Galaxy A80 from 2019.

Nokia C20 Plus entry-level phone launched in India starting at Rs. 8999 (~$121)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 9, 2021

Finnish tech giant HMD Global has launched its budget smartphone – the Nokia C20 Plus in India. The Indian launch comes barely two months after the smartphone was launched in China.

The Nokia C20 Plus is an updated version of the entry-level Nokia C20 that was announced in April in global markets. As expected, the smartphone features a polycarbonate body and sports a 6.5-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A SoC paired with 2GB/3GB of RAM while there is 32GB storage on both RAM versions. The storage is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The Nokia C20 Plus runs on Android 11 Go Edition and HMD says it will get up to two years of security updates.

For optics, the C20 Plus features a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of an 8MP main shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. There is equally a 5MP selfie camera at the front. Under the hood, there is a decent 4950mAh built-in battery. Other features onboard the phone includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and a micro USB port.

Talking of the pricing and availability, the Nokia C20 Plus starts at Rs. 8999 (~$121) for the 2GB RAM with 32GB storage version and the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version costs Rs. 9999 (~$135). The device comes in Ocean Blue and Graphite Black colors and will be available across leading offline retail stores, e-commerce platforms, and Nokia.com

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Deal: Get Fenruien Hardshell Anti-theft Backpack for $33 (Retail Price $80)

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Aug 9, 2021

Fenruien Hardshell Anti-theft Backpack which generally retails for $80 is now available at a highly discounted price of $33.01 only at AliExpress.

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Fenruien Hardshell Anti-theft Backpack at $33.01 (after discount)@AliExpress

Fenruien Hardshell Anti-theft Backpack (Upgraded Version)

Key Features:

Hardshell Geometric design
Waterproof and Stain resistant
Anti-vibration
Easily fit a 15.6-inch laptop
TSA – password anti-theft lock
USB charging port
3D EVA material
EVA – anti-impact board- to keep your contents safe from impact
Two separate laptop compartments
Extra protection padded cushion
Expandable side pocket
Hidden back zipper pocket
Shoulder strap zipper
Ordinary variant – 12cm : Upgraded variant – 12 to 22cm
180 degree opening and closing

Generally retailing for $80, you can now buy Fenruien Hardshell Anti-theft Backpack (Upgraded Version) at a discounted price of $33.01 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is the original product, being sold by the Official Fenruien store. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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Samsung will include a free S Pen with Galaxy Z Fold3 pre-orders

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Aug 9, 2021

The Galaxy Z Fold3 launches this week and we should get details about its availability at the unpacked event. As Samsung is known to do, those who pre-order its flagships usually get extra perks, and now details of the pre-order benefits for the Galaxy Z Fold3 have been revealed.

According to the leaker Snoopy (@_snoopytech_), Samsung will include a bundle called the Note Pack with pre-orders of the foldable. This pack will contain a case, an S Pen, and a 25W charger. The bundle is said to be worth €89.

This is the "Note Pack" you get when pre-ordering the Z Fold3. Case + Pen and the 25W Charger. It's worth 89€ (says Samsung). #SamsungEvent pic.twitter.com/3mijlkzq4Q

— Snoopy (@_snoopytech_) August 9, 2021

The leaker also shared an image of the pack and it shows that the case is the special one designed to house a stylus while the power brick has a USB-C port and a UK plug. All three items come in black. There is a possibility that the pre-order gifts will vary from region to region.

What the pack also hints at is that Samsung won’t ship the Galaxy Z Fold3 with a power brick in the box unlike its predecessor the Galaxy Z Fold2. That is disappointing considering the Galaxy Z Fold3 costs a lot. According to a leak from last week, the phone will have a starting price of €1,899.

The Galaxy Z Fold3 will have a 6.2-inch cover display, a 7.6-inch inner display, an in-display camera, triple rear cameras, support for stylus input, and an IPX8 rating.

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Xiaomi exec teases new MIUI Security app for tablets

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 9, 2021

Xiaomi has confirmed to unveil the Mi Pad 5 series at the Mi MIX 4 launch event on August 10. Ahead of that, like any other Chinese brand, the company has been teasing the features of its upcoming tablets for the past few days. As per one of these teasers, the product will come with a specialized software feature.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Teaser A — Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Teaser

According to Liu Ming, Product Manager of MIUI, the forthcoming Mi Pad 5 series will arrive with a new MIUI Security app designed specifically for tablets. But unfortunately, he does not reveal anything more.

For those who don’t know, the ‘Security’ app found in MIUI is responsible for many core features of Xiaomi’s Android skin. Hence, it cannot be uninstalled like multiple other system apps on MIUI 12.5. It is worth noting that as much as useful the MIUI Security app is, it is also the root cause of unwanted promotional notifications (aka Ads).

The MIUI Security app not only includes security options but also battery settings, Game Turbo Mode, and storage cleaner to name a few. Since these features slightly differ for tablets in terms of both UI and functionality, the company will be introducing a redesigned app on the Mi Pad 5 series.

As of now, it’s not known whether Xiaomi will be using the current MIUI Security application package for its tablets or will be releasing a separate package altogether.

Samsung Galaxy A03s price, color variants leaked before official announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 9, 2021

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy A03s smartphone at some point in this month. As the moniker suggests, it will be arriving as a successor to last year’s Galaxy A02s. Ahead of the official announcement, 91mobiles has teamed up with tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore to share reveal the pricing and color variants of the Galaxy A03s.

Samsung Galaxy A03s price (Rumored)

The new report states that the Galaxy A03s will be priced at 150 euros (~$176). At this price, the handset will offer 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in storage. It is expected to arrive in three colors such as black, white, and blue.

The Galaxy A03s is also expected to release in India since its support page had recently gone live on Samsung India’s website. The rumor mill is yet to leak the pricing of the A03s for the Indian market. Probably, it will arrive with a sub-Rs 10,000 pricing.

Samsung Galaxy A03s CAD renders by OnLeaks/91mobiles

Samsung Galaxy A03s specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy A03s is likely to feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with an Infinity-V notch. The screen is expected to offer an HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it may feature a front camera of 5-megapixel and its rear camera setup may comprise a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The A03s may come with an Helio G35 chip, instead of the Helio P35 that powered the A02s. The device may come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging.

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realme PC Connect will enable cross-device connection between laptops and smartphones

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 9, 2021

Chinese tech brand realme is gearing up to launch its first-ever laptop on August 18. This product called realme Book is being teased by the company for the past few days. According to one of the teasers shared today, the computer will have support for cross-device connection.

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Smartphone brands that sell laptops have a software feature that enables users to control their phones from their computers. The most notable such solutions are HUAWEI Multi Screen and Samsung DeX. Even Xiaomi has been public testing one called MIUI+ for almost a year now.

We recently reported that OPPO is working on a similar feature called ‘Cross Screen Interconnection’. It is currently under testing and is said to debut with ColorOS 12.

But it looks like the realme version of this same feature could go official as soon as this month. As per the latest teaser for realme Book, the brand will be calling this feature ‘PC Connect’.

For those who don’t know, realme and OnePlus are sister brands of OPPO, and they come under Ouija Holdings Ltd. The duo shares almost everything with OPPO, including software. In simpler words, the smartphones from these three brands run ColorOS with some modifications to differentiate themselves.

Since realme happens to be the first out of the three Oujia brands to release laptops, it gets the first dibs at the new cross-device connection feature. As of now, we don’t know anything about this feature. It’s also not clear whether the global version will be different from the Chinese.

HONOR V7 Pro tablet entire specs leak ahead of official launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 9, 2021

The HONOR V7 Pro high-end tablet has been confirmed to go official at the HONOR Magic3 series launch event on August 12. Ahead of that, the brand has been teasing the features of this device for the past few days. Now, thanks to a leaker, we know everything (except price) about this upcoming premium tablet from the former sub-brand of HUAWEI.

Honor Tablet V6 — HONOR V6 (aka HONOR ViewPad 6)

Prolific leakster Ishan Agarwal has partnered with MySmartPrice to share the entire specifications of the forthcoming HONOR V7 Pro. According to him, the tablet might be called HONOR Tab V7 Pro in global markets.

However, we will continue to call it HONOR V7 Pro in this article since it’s known by this name in China. That’s not all, its predecessor is known as HONOR ViewPad 6 in the official international press release. Above all, there’s no official word regarding the availability of this product outside the brand’s home country.

That being said, as per Agarwal, the HONOR V7 Pro will sport an 11-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, 267 PPI, 120Hz refresh rate, and 16:10 aspect ratio. It will be powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 1300T SoC.

The device will be available in multiple storage configurations like 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB. As for software, it will run Magic UI 5.0. But unfortunately, the tipster does not mention the underlying OS name. As per rumors, the new version of HONOR’s mobile operating system could be based on HarmonyOS, at least in China.

Further, the product will feature a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro shooter. It will be backed by a 7,250mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging.

The tablet will be available in LTE as well as WiFi-only variants. It will measure 252.1mmx163.6mmx7.2mm in dimensions and weigh 485g.

Last but not least, as per the official teasers, the HONOR V7 Pro tablet will feature a USB Type C port and will have support for both stylus as well as a floating keyboard accessory.

Xiaomi gifts Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X to Indian medalists at Tokyo Olympics 2020

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 9, 2021

The 2020 Summer Olympics Tokyo officially ended on August 8. On the same day, Manu Kumar Jain, the Managing Director of Xiaomi India, announced that his company is giving away Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11X smartphones to the Indian athletes who won medals at the international games.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review 10 — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

India won a total of 7 medals at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The six individual sport winners will be gifted a Mi 11 Ultra each by Xiaomi India. Whereas, the entire Indian National Hockey team players will be rewarded with a Mi 11X each. Manu Kumar Jain, the MD of the company, announced this on Facebook and Twitter.

The company executive says that this is Xiaomi India’s way of saying thanks for fulfilling India’s dreams and bringing tears of joy and happiness to 1.3 billion people. He also adds that the performance of these sportspersons will definitely motivate crores of young kids.

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 witnessed India’s best-ever performance ever. Hence, the entire nation is celebrating the success of its sports personalities. Apart from Xiaomi, various local governments and others have also announced rewards for the medalists.

For those unaware, the Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi’s most expensive smartphone in India to date. It retails for ₹69,999 in the country. On the other hand, the Mi 11X is an upper mid-range smartphone, which starts from ₹29,999.

Vivo Y53s launched with 6.53-inch display, Helio G80, and 64MP triple cameras in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 9, 2021

Vivo has announced a new smartphone called the Vivo Y53s in India. It is not an entirely new phone since it had debuted in Vietnam last month. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Vivo Y53s.

Vivo Y53s specifications and features

The Vivo Y53s measures 164 x 75.46 x 8.38mm and weighs 190 grams. The device features a 6.58-inch LCD screen with a waterdrop notch. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel.

There is a vertical camera module on the backside of the Vivo Y53s. It includes a 64-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The FunTouch OS 11.1 UI-based Android 11 OS comes preinstalled on the device.

The MediaTek Helio G80 chip is present under the hood of the Vivo Y53s. The handset has 8 GB of RAM and 3 GB of extended RAM. It offers 128 GB of built-in storage and a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Y53s has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. The power button available on the right edge of the device doubles up as a fingerprint sensor. It comes with other connectivity features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Vivo Y53s price in India

The Vivo Y53s is priced at Rs 19,490 (~$262), and it comes in two hues such as Fantastic Rainbow and Deep Sea Blue. It is available for purchase through Amazon India, Vijay Sales, Croma, and Sangeetha Mobiles.

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Google’s new Wireless Streaming Device gets approved by FCC

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Jeet

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Aug 9, 2021

Google recently unveiled its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro premium smartphones powered by its own Tensor chipset and will go on sale this fall. Prior to that, the company is expected to launch its Pixel 5a 5G smartphone later this month.

Now, it appears that there’s a new device planned to launch in the coming weeks or months from the search engine giant. An unknown device from Google has been approved by FCC, which is described as a “Wireless Streaming Device.”

While there’s a possibility that this is a new Chromecast dongle with model number GJQ9T as it’s similar to the model number used in last year’s device. However, Chromecast is described as an “Interactive Media Streaming Device” and not a “Wireless Streaming Device” which could be something new from the brand.

It could be a new NestCam device from the company but Google has already announced its latest Nest Doorbell and new Nest Cam last week, and this mystery streaming device hasn’t been announced or hinted at. So, it’s unlikely to be a product under the Nest lineup.

We expect to know more about this new device in the coming weeks and hopefully, it’s a newly revamped Google Chromecast. To know what the device is and what’s interesting about that, we will have to wait a bit longer.

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Aug 9, 2021

OnePlus is no longer a brand that offers just premium flagship smartphones but also has a lineup of budget smartphones under OnePlus Nord branding. The OnePlus Nord N200 is the latest device in this series, priced at around $240.

With such low pricing, it’s obvious that the company compromised on some aspects of the smartphone. However, it seems that the device is good enough to survive JerryRigEverything’s durability test.

It’s noteworthy that during the bend test, something inside the phone seems to have snapped but what exactly happened has not been revealed by the YouTuber yet and for that, we will have to wait a bit longer. However, after the test, the device seems to be working properly even if something has broken internally.

In the scratch test for the display, the screen starts showing scratches from level 6 while level 7 starts having deeper grooves on the display panel which isn’t bad. This indicates that OnePlus opted for a glass display instead of a plastic panel.

The frame of the OnePlus Nord N200 is made up of plastic which can easily be scratched or cut off using a sharp object. Not just the frame, other components of the smartphone placed on the sides of the phone, including the volume button and a fingerprint scanner are also made using plastic materials.

The phone’s back panel, which appears to be made up of glass with a matte finish, is also made up of plastic, prone to scratches. The display of the smartphone survived the burn test. Although the screen went black for a certain area due to it, it started working again after a few seconds without any issues.

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Aug 9, 2021

Tomorrow, on 10th August, Xiaomi will be hosting a new launch event where it will be launching the next-generation Mi MIX series smartphone — Mi MIX 4. Along with that, the company has a bunch of other devices to launch, including a new Smart Speaker.

While most of the upcoming products have already been teased by the company, Xiaomi has now teased the new speaker. The teaser poster says that Xiaomi’s new “high-end smart speaker” is small in size but can offer powerful output.

Xiaomi adds that it is not just a speaker but a concert hall for the computer. As the poster already hints, the new smart speaker will be adopting a cylindrical design, similar to premium devices in the market, including Apple’s HomePod. It is also expected to have support for different lighting effects.

It appears that the new smart speaker will be a part of the Xiaomi Speaker series. It will support UWB wireless transmission and can also cooperate with the Mi MIX 4 smartphone for a hardware-level smart home setup, offering an IoT experience.

Previously, in a teaser post, Xiaomi had stated that its first high-end smart speaker will launch with a ‘symphony of technology and art.’ The product might be the L16A Smart Speaker, which was spotted on WiFi Alliance.

The listing of the L16A Smart Speaker does not reveal any key specifications but it does state that the upcoming high-end audio product from Xiaomi also arrives with dual-band Wi-Fi support. This implies that it will be able to connect with users’ smart homes and would likely be able to act as a control hub that lets users control other smart home products can via voice commands.

This is just speculation at this point to know for sure, we will have to wait a day longer for the official event to take place.

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