Samsung Galaxy A52s price leaks ahead of official launch

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Jul 28, 2021

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A52 5G at the Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event in March. Fourth months later, leaks are saying that a third variant of the device called Galaxy A52s will be releasing soon. Today, a new report exposes the price of this model.

Samsung Galaxy A52 Awesome Violet Featured — Samsung Galaxy A52

According to a report by 91Mobiles, Samsung will be soon launching the Galaxy A52s in Europe. This piece of information comes from reliable leaker Ishan Agarwal.

As per the tipster, the handset will arrive with 128GB of internal storage. Most importantly, he says that it will retail for around €449 in Europe. Unfortunately, he is not sure exactly when it will be hitting the shelves.

As per previous reports, the upcoming Galaxy A52s with model number SM-A528 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. For those unaware, the currently available Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A52 5G feature a Snapdragon 720G and a Snapdragon 750G respectively.

Apart from the model number, chipset, and internal storage, we know that the phone will come with 8GB RAM and Android 11. We expect to learn more about this smartphone before its official announcement in the coming days.

We think the Samsung Galaxy A52s will be identical to the Galaxy A52 5G with some minor changes. Hence, it should come with features like a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, stereo speaker, IP67 dust and water resistance, stereo speakers, an OIS-equipped multi-camera setup, and 25W fast charging.

Windows 11 is already running on about 1% of PCs: Report

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Jul 28, 2021

A new report has revealed that Microsoft’s latest version of Windows has already been installed in a number of PCs. As per the survey, the Windows 11 platform is currently running on about 1 percent of PCs.

The news arrives from AdDuplex, who shared the information is its latest Windows usage report that now also includes Windows 11. Furthermore, the data is based on information collected from about 5,000 applications that use AdDuplex SDK version 2 or higher. It was also collected on 26th July 2021, with the company noting that there were a total of 60,000 PCs that were surveyed.

At the moment, the latest Windows operating system version is being run on 0.9 percent of the PCs that were surveyed by AdDuplex. The report also added that there are still 0.2 percent of systems running the Insider version of Windows 10 OS, which could possibly be the 21H2 build. The figure is really small due to the very limited availability of the 21H2 build. The only way to be in on this version is to be kicked off of the Beta channel for not meeting Windows 11 system requirements. Meaning, you can’t even choose to get this version.

AdDuplex also noted regarding on how quickly newer versions of Windows was being installed. The last Windows usage report arrived back in April and had found that the Windows 10 version 2004 was still the most popular version of the operating system. Notably, the system requirements have also been raised significantly with Windows 11. Now, fewer PCs will be able to upgrade to the latest version.

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Galaxy Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra battery sizes tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 28, 2021

Samsung is reportedly working on the Tab S8 series of flagship tablets. A recent leak revealed that the lineup includes three models such as Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra. It is speculated that the next-generation S-series tablets will break cover in early 2022. Tipster Ice Universe has tipped the battery sizes of Tab S8+ and Tab S8 Ultra.

The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ that debuted last year in August came with an 8,000mAh and a 10,090mAh battery. While the battery size of the Tab S8 is not known yet, the new leak reveals that the Tab S8+ has a 10,090mAh battery, whereas the Tab S8 Ultra will be backed by an 11,500mAh battery.

The tipster further mentioned that the model number of Tab S8+ is SM-X80x and Tab S8 Ultra’s model number is SM-X90x. This indicates that Tab S8’s model number could be SM-X70x. For many years, Samsung has been using the letter T in the model numbers of its S-series tablets. However, it appears that the company has decided to use the letter X instead of T in the model numbers of the Tab S8 lineup.

Past reports have revealed that the Tab S8 Ultra may feature a 14.6-inch OLED 120Hz display, 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual front-facing cameras, 45W fast charging, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 512 GB of storage. The Tab S8+ may come with a 12.4-inch 120Hz OLED screen, an 8-megapixel front camera, 45W fast charging, 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of storage.

The Tab S8 may come with an 11-inch TFT 120Hz display, 8-megapixel front camera, an 8,000mAh battery, 45W charging, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of built-in storage. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 will offer some common features such as a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual-camera system with flash, quad-speakers, and support Bluetooth enabled S Pen.

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Lava launches unique 100 days Warranty offer on Out of Warranty smartphone repairs

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Jul 28, 2021

Lava International Ltd has just announced a new and unique 100 days warranty offer on its out of warranty repairs. This offer is available to customers and will enable them to get out of warranty Lava handsets repaired.

The Indian smartphone maker has just launched a first of its kind offer that would offer warranty on the company’s official repairs. In other words, Lava customers can avail warranty on out of warranty products that have been repaired with new spare parts. So, even if one has to pay for the initial repairs for any handset that is out of warranty, if the new repaired components still faces issues then the user can avail a replacement free of cost.

This offer is applicable from any of the company’s service centers that number more than 800 in India. Through this move, the brand also aims to be the first smartphone manufacturer in the region to offer zero cost repairs despite going past its original warranty. Furthermore, the offer will cover both spare part costs along with the labor charges as well.

Satya Sati, Head Customer Service, Lava International, added that “The customer service has always been a core focus at Lava. Our highly efficient service team proactively identifies the pain points of the customer and provides the best possible solution to them. The 100 days warranty on out warranty offer is a testament
to our constant endeavors towards improving the quality of our after sales service.”

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Realme GT Master Explorer Edition goes on sale via Giztop at a decent price

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Simranpal Singh

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Jul 28, 2021

Realme introduced a few new gaming smartphones – Realme GT Master Edition and Realme GT master Explorer Edition to address the high-end gaming segment in China. The newly launched Realme GT Master Explorer Edition is now on sale via Giztop with global shipping options at the starting price of $539.

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Gizbot is offering 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant for $539, and the 12GB + 256GB internal storage variant for $599. The interested buyers can choose from four different colours of Grey, Beige, Pink and White.

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition Specifications

The high-end gaming smartphone features a 6.55-inch S-AMOLED E4 display having a 120Hz refresh rate for a smooth gaming experience. The display has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, 6000000:1 contrast ratio, 92.1% screen-to-body ratio and 100 DCI-P3 colour gamut. Over the top, you will find a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is powered with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC coupled with an Octa-Core processor and 650 Adreno GPU.

To enhance the gaming experience, the smartphone houses a 3D tempered liquid cooling technology that dissipates heat and reduces the phone temperature by up to 15-degree celsius. A dedicated GT Mode is also present to offer an exceptional gaming performance.

You will get a triple-rear camera module consisting of a 50MP Sony IMX766 camera, a 16MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. There’s a 32MP selfie camera to give you quality self-portraits.

There’s a WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GNSS, and USB Type-C in the connectivity segment. Unfortunately, the device doesn’t ship with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

It is an ultimate offer to grab the Realme GT Master Explorer edition outside China without any additional customs fee. You can get it for $539 via Giztop.

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Apple patents under display camera tech for Touch ID and Face ID

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Jul 28, 2021

Apple has been rumored to be planning on launching the iPhone 14 with a full screen front body, with no notches. Now, the company has just been awarded a new patent for under display cameras for Touch ID and Face ID.

The Cupertino based giant had filed the patent with the USPTO, which was regarding camera sensors being embedded under the display. The patent also describes that these sensors will be used for biometric authetication systems, namely Touch ID and Face ID. Apple stated that the current iPhone design has the image sensors be placed next to the display with the notch. But, future generations will arrive with these cameras being housed underneath the display.

The iPhone maker added that this system can be used for both Face ID and Touch ID. Although, employing both security systems together might please more customers. Notably, we had recently also reported on the company reportedly planning on bringing Face ID to its Macs as well within the next couple of years. The earlier iterations of the under screen solution had faced a lot of issues like degraded quality, however, improved versions have made it to the commercial market in certain smartphones.

Keep in mind that this is still just a patent and we have no way of confirming if the brand is actually working on such a system or is simply covering all bases. If it is being developed, we can expect it to make its way to multiple Apple products like MacBooks and iPads, apart from just the iPhones.

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Redmi AirDots 3 Pro get 69ms ‘game low latency’ mode via the latest firmware update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 28, 2021

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Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, launched the Redmi AirDots 3 Pro alongside the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G in China. This latest pair of truly wireless earphones just recently went official for the global markets as Redmi Buds 3 Pro. A few days from that, the product is now receiving a new firmware update, which brings a feature called ‘game low latency’.

Wireless earphones are not preferred by gamers as they tend to have latency issues. To solve this problem, companies have been offering low latency mode for some time now.

The Redmi AirDots 3 Pro are no different. They also support low latency mode. But the feature just got added via the latest firmware update.

As per the official announcement on Weibo, users can now utilize the newly added 69ms game low latency mode for a better gaming experience. It is worth noting that this firmware update is only applicable for the original Chinese model – Redmi AirDots 3 Pro.

We are not sure if the global Redmi Buds 3 Pro come with this feature out of the box or they will be getting it in a future firmware update. But it should be available soon if not at the moment as there is a mention of it in the spec sheet.

The Redmi AirDots 3 Pro are priced at ¥349 in China. On the other hand, the Redmi Buds 3 Pro retail for $60.

Huawei Smart TV V75, Sound X 2021 renders, key specs emerge, tipped to launch with Huawei P50 series

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 28, 2021

The Huawei P50 and P50 Pro flagship phones are all set to go official tomorrow. Fresh information reveals that the company will be also announcing other products like the Huawei Smart TV V75 and Sound X 2021 alongside the P50 series. 91mobiles has teamed up with tipster Ishan Agarwal to share the leaked renders of both devices to reveal their design. The publication has also shared the key specifications of the smart TV.

The Smart TV V75 has super-slim bezels, and it is equipped with a camera module at the top. While there is no official confirmation, the smart TV could be fitted with a pop-up camera that can rise up or hide inside the top frame of the TV.

Huawei Smart TV V75's leaked render — Huawei Smart TV V75’s leaked render

The publication claims that the Smart TV V75 is equipped with a 75-inch display with Super MiniLED technology and it will run on HarmonyOS 2. The device will offer 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. The tipster revealed that the company is working on another TV named the Huawei Smart TV V98 that will sport a 98-inch display. There is no information available on its specifications and launch date.

The Huawei Sound X 2021 is a Bluetooth speaker with a premium transparent design, which looks different from its predecessor. It is said to be equipped with Devialet’s audio drivers. The other details of the Sound X 2021 are under wraps.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 live image leaked, design resembles Apple iPad Pro

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Sean

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Jul 28, 2021

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has just been spotted in a new leak. The tablet’s real life image has just surfaced online, with its design resembling the iPad Pro from Apple, while another report has revealed that the device will launch with MIUI 12.5 out of the box.

The real life image was shared by SlashLeaks who took it from a Weibo blogger, a Chinese microblogging website. This image is reportedly for the Mi Pad 5 and offers us a glimpse at its rear panel. The tablet appears to be quite thin, with its camera system being similar to the iPad Pro’s square module on the back. It even sports the official “Xiaomi” brand logo as well.

Assuming that the image is not simply of a back cover for the upcoming tablet, the Mi Pad 5 appears to be sleek and premium. Although, it does look quite similar to the iPad Pro from the Cupertino based giant. In other words, we can expect the Chinese tech giant to target the high end Android tablet market with this new tablet. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed leak at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt.

Notably, a known tipster on Weibo, @数码闲聊站, also stated that the Mi Pad 5 will launch with MIUI 12.5 out of the box instead of MIUI 13 custom skin. Furthermore, this is not limited to the tablet alone as the blogger believes that the Mi MIX 4 will also arrive with MIUI 12.5, which is unlike certain previous rumors. That is all the information we have to go as of right now so stay tuned for more updates.

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Redmi 9 starts receiving MIUI 12.5 update in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 28, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to unveil the Redmi 10 series in the coming weeks. Ahead of that, the company has started updating the Redmi 9 series to MIUI 12.5. The first model in the lineup to get the latest version of MIUI is the vanilla Redmi 9.

Just last month, Xiaomi rolled out the Android 11 update for the Redmi 9. In fact, this update is yet to reach all the regional variants of the handset. Despite that, the firm has already begun to seed MIUI 12.5 update in China.

The latest system update for the Redmi 9 in China arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RJCCNXM. This software build is currently labeled as ‘Stable Beta’, which means it is being rolled out in batches.

The update should reach all the users in China in the upcoming days. Similarly, the other regional variants of this phone will be also getting the update shortly.

The POCO M2 sold in India is a rebadged Redmi 9. However, it is yet to receive the Android 11 update. Maybe, it will be getting both MIUI 12.5 as well as Android 11 together via a single OTA system update.

That being said, as per a reliable tipster, the Redmi 9 should be eligible for MIUI 13 update. But unfortunately, it is not sure whether it will be updated to Android 12.

Honor Magic 3 teaser reveals more than one primary rear camera

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Sean

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Jul 28, 2021

Honor has just shared a new teaser for its upcoming Magic 3 series. The new teaser offers us a glimpse of the device’s rear camera module and showcases that the handset will feature more than one primary lens

For those unaware, the Magic 3 series is the company’s latest flagship smartphone lineup and will be officially unveiled on 12th August 2021 with its “BeyondEpic” slogan. But prior to its launch, the Chinese smartphone maker has released a new promotional teaser video to highlight that the device will have more than one primary camera on the back. The teaser was shared on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, earlier today (28th July 2021).

Furthermore, the teaser also hints at the improved photographic capabilities of the Magic 3 series. Previously, the brand had also teased the front side of the smartphone, which had revealed a dual punch hole selfie shooter. On the other hand, a few recent leaks had also revealed some information regarding the Magic 3 Pro’s rear camera module. The high end variant will apparently sport a 48 megapixel sensor along with support for 100x zoom.

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Huawei P50 Pro 4G specifications leaked, variants receive 3C certifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 28, 2021

Huawei will be announcing the Huawei P50 series of flagship phones tomorrow in China. Although the series includes the P50 Pro+, tomorrow’s event could see the arrival of two phones namely, the Huawei P50 and Huawei P50 Pro. Ahead of the launch, the alleged P50 models have received certification from the 3C authority of China. At the same time, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has teamed up with My Smart Price to reveal the specs of the Huawei P50 Pro 4G.

As can be seen in the below shown screenshots, Huawei phones with ABR-AL00 and JAD-AL50 have received 3C’s approval in China. The listings show that these phones may arrive with support for 66W fast charging. However, what’s interesting about these listings is they are not 5G, but 4G LTE smartphones.

The new leak by Agarwal reveals that the JAD-AL50 model number belongs to the Huawei P50 Pro 4G smartphone. Hence, it can be assumed that the ABR-AL00 model number belongs to the Huawei P50 4G. Here is all the information on the specifications of the Pro model.

Huawei P50 Pro 4G specifications

As per the leak, the Huawei P50 Pro 4G has a 6.6-inch OLED screen that offers a resolution of 2700 x 1228 pixels. It carries support for a 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, a 300Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming.

The Kirin 9000 is present under the hood of the Huawei P50 Pro 4G. It has 8 GB of RAM and will be available in 256 GB / 512 GB storage choices. It is backed by a 4,360mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging and 50W wired charging.

The P50 Pro 4G features a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear shell of the device has a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS support, a 40-megapixel ToF lens with f/1.6 aperture, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 64-megapixel camera with 3.5x optical zoom, OIS, and 100x digital zoom. The P50 Pro is expected to arrive with other features such as an IP68 rated chassis, stereo speakers, an NM card slot, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and USB-C 3.1 port.

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Smart wearable brand KUMI to expand its AIOT ecosystem globally with new products

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Simranpal Singh

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Jul 28, 2021

KUMI, a smart wearable brand known for its smartphones and earbuds, will expand its AIOT product portfolio in the coming weeks with new wearables, wireless earphones, GaN chargers, and more.

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The company already sells a few of its smartwatches and earbuds globally. But if you have never heard of the brand, here’s a quick background.

The name “KUMI” is derived from two different Chinese words, “KU” which means innovative technology, and “MI” which stands for a better life. The brand aims to bring better life with the utilization of new innovative technology. The company already has a portfolio of smartwatches, smart bands, and earbuds that are sold via platforms like Aliexpress.

Nos brand is expanding its wings across the globe to offer products powered by the latest technologies, after a successful regional start.

KUMI Smartwatches

KUMI’s smartwatch lineup includes the 7 series, KU series, K series, GT series, GW series, U series, M series, and I series catering to a wide variety of users. Recently, the brand announced a number of new watches, KUMI U2 Plus, KUMI GW16T and KUMI U3, further expanding its portfolio.

The KUMI U2 Plus comes with a 1.69-inch curved display, 24 sports modes, and a real-time blood oxygen monitor. KUMI GWT16 and KUMI U3 also feature similar specifications with some minor changes. Notably, the KUMI GW16T is quite popular in China due to its premium quality design.

Wireless Earphones

Wireless earphones have become a trend these days due to their advanced usability. KUMI has plenty of certified earphone models like the KUMI T1, KUMI T9S Pro, KUMI K5, and KUMI T1 in its portfolio. These products are on sale via popular online retailers like Amazon and AliExpress.

Smart Fitness Bands

The Chinese manufacturer offers several options in the fitness bands section. KUMI Band 6 is the latest offering which carries a dual-curved display. It is set for the global launch this August.

There’s another interesting KUMI fitness band – KUMI SmartBand N8 that is listed on AliExpress. It bundles two wireless earphones which get inserted into the smart band itself. Other features include a 0.95-inch AMOLED colorful display and Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity.

GaN Quick Charger

KUMI manufactures two different types of chargers – GaN Fast Charger and normal fast charger. Moreover, you can choose GaN chargers between different capacities like 30W, 65W, and 100W to quickly charge your Android and Apple products.

All the KUMI products are on sale via AliExpress. You can know more about Kumi and its products via their official website.

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Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro is the world’s first to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound

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Sean

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Jul 28, 2021

Earlier today (28th July 2021), Xiaomi shared a new announcement regarding the latest firmware update for its FlipBuds Pro. With the new update, the TWS earbuds are now the first in the world to feature Qualcomm’s high end audio technology, Snapdragon Sound.

In a social media post, the Chinese tech giant revealed the new update and some of the key changes arriving to the earbuds as well. The firmware build is version 7.6.2.9 and officially brings Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound audio technology to the FlipBuds Pro. Through this, the earbuds will now receive three major features, which include a high definition audio transmission that can reach 48kHz to up to 96kHz. Furthermore, the calling capabilities have also been improved with ultra clear calls through 16kHz to 32kHz.

The final major upgrade is to the latency, with the device now offering an ultra low latency of just 89ms. This would prove great for people that use these wireless earphones while gaming on their smartphones. For those unaware, Qualcomm had launched the Snapdragon Sound audio technology back in March 2021. It arrives as an upgrade to the chipmaker’s existing aptX adaptive codec and offers a stronger anti interference and lower delays that is consistent with LDAC and LHDC. This technology even helps boost active noise cancellation performance and calling as well.

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Xiaomi is hiring autonomous driving tech experts for its auto department

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Jul 28, 2021

Lei Jun, founder of Xiaomi, has just shared a new recruitment advertisement on his official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. In this ad, the official has basically revealed that the company is hiring experts in the autonomous driving field for its own automobile unit.

Back in March, the Chinese tech giant had announced that it would enter into the Smart Electric Vehicle business, with an initial investment of around 10 billion Yuan (roughly 1.5 billion US Dollars). Now, the executive has officially shared a recruitment add calling for 500 technical experts to join the “Xiaomi Autonomous Driving Department.” The social media post states that it is looking for 500 experts to create its own proprietary self driving technology for its smart cars.

Furthermore, the company has increased its recruitment efforts and openings for its Auto department in various fields as well. This includes data platforms, millimeter wave algorithms, a control system for the vehicle and its internal components, development tools, front end platform development, embedded software, imaging/perception, high accuracy map, among many others. Unfortunately, this is all the information we have to go on as of right now, so stay tuned for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Redmi’s new phones with Snapdragon 8-series, Dimensity 1100 could be in works

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 28, 2021

In the first half of the year, Redmi announced a couple of Redmi K40 series smartphones such as Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, Redmi K40 Pro+, and Redmi K40 Gaming Edition in China. It also announced a couple of Redmi Note 10 series of smartphones in the home market. Fresh information shared by a Chinese tipster reveals that the brand could be working on two new phones powered by a Snapdragon 8-series chip and Dimensity 1100 SoC.

As per the new leak, the Snapdragon 8-series chip-powered Redmi phone will be equipped with a 120Hz OLED panel, a 5,000mAhbattery, a telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and 30x zoom. On the other side, the Dimensity 1100 chipset-powered handset will offer a 120Hz display, a 64-megapixel camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

The identities of the above-mentioned Redmi phones are under wraps. The specs of the first phone suggest that it could be yet another K40 series phone from the brand. Probably, it could be arriving in the market as the Redmi K40 Ultra.

The tipster further mentioned that the Redmi will be also launching phones with advanced features such as curved display, under-display camera, and 100W fast charging technology in 2022. Recent leaks have revealed that the company may launch the Redmi K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+ in the beginning months of the coming year.

The K50 trio could be equipped with the upcoming Snapdragon 895 SoC and 67W fast charging. The series may offer users a Samsung’s AMOLED E5 luminescent display that offers a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

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Nokia launches several earbuds under Clarity, Comfort, Micro, Go series

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Jeet

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Jul 28, 2021

HMD Global, the company that holds the license for the Nokia brand, has announced a dozen new audio products under the Clarity, Comfort, Micro, and Go lineup. All these products were launched along with the Nokia XR20, Nokia 6310, and Nokia C30 phones.

Nokia Clarity Earbuds

There are two earbuds in this lineup — Nokia Clarity and Nokia Clarity Pro. The major difference between the two is that the Pro variant comes with Active Noise Cancellation while the standard variant does not.

Both the earphones feature 10mm drivers and use Qualcomm cVc technology for lowering background noise during phone calls. There’s also a unique light ring that functions as an indicator when on call. They connect to devices via Bluetooth v5.2 to multiple devices and have IPX5 ratings.

The company says that the Nokia Clarity Earbuds Pro offers seven hours of playtime and 28 hours more with the charging case when ANC is turned on. The non-Pro model comes with nine hours of battery life and 36 hours more with the charging case.

Nokia Comfort Earbuds

The Comfort range of earbuds also features 10mm drivers, Bluetooth 5, and IPX5 rating. However, they come with a more ergonomic design and comfort ring for a more secure and comfortable fit.

There are three models — Comfort Earbuds, Comfort Earbuds+, and Comfort Earbuds Pro. The Plus variant comes with wireless charging support while the Pro variant packs some additional features like low-latency, Environmental Noise Cancellation, and Active Noise Cancellation.

The standard model offers 29 hours of total playtime while the Plus model offers up to 9.5 hours of playback, adding 14 hours more via charging case. The top-end model in the lineup, Comfort Earbuds Pro, offers seven hours of playback and adds up another 16 hours through the charging case.

Nokia Micro Earbuds

The Nokia Micro Earbuds come with a unique charge-through technology that allows earphones in this range to be miniaturized whilst still holding over 9 hours of battery life from a single charge. The charging case extends the battery life to a total of 28 hours.

The Pro model comes with an angled design and dual-mic setup that adds support for noise reduction technology. The devices pack 6mm drivers and come with IPX5 ratings. The earphones also have automatic switching between one or both for phone calls.

Nokia Go Earbuds+

It comes with 13mm drivers that offer powerful bass performance, enclosed within a body that has a slim and comfortable fit. The earphones are IPX4 rated and come with auto-switching technology to switch between one or both earbuds. There’s also touch controls, Bluetooth v5, and wired USB Type-C charging for the case.

As for the battery life, the Go Earbuds+ are claimed to offer up to 6.5 hours of usage on a single charge, and the charging case increases it to a total battery life of 26 hours.

Nokia Solo Earphones and Nokia Wired

There are four models in the Solo lineup which are aimed at professionals — Nokia Solo Bud, Nokia Solo Bud+, Nokia Clarity Solo Bud, and Nokia Clarity Solo Bud+.

The Solo Bud has a soft rubber fin for a secure and comfortable fit. It offers 6.5 hours of talk-time. On the other hand, the Solo Buds+ comes with the added benefit of IPX4 rating for sweat and splash resistance.

The Clarity Solo Bud and Clarity Solo Bud+ feature dual-mic noise reduction with Qualcomm cVc technology, along with Elevoc AI to elevate the user’s voice frequencies. As for the battery life, it is rated at 6 hours of talk time.

The company has also announced Nokia Wired earbuds that come with 10 mm drivers enclosed in an ergonomic form factor with angled acoustic tubes. The earphones, as the name indicates, are a wired one and features an in-line mic for voice calls.

Pricing Details

Nokia Go Earbuds+ (TWS-201) – $34
Nokia Micro Earbuds (TWS-311) – $64
Nokia Micro Earbuds Pro (TWS-521) – $69
Nokia Comfort Earbuds (TWS-411) – $54
Nokia Comfort Earbuds+ (TWS-411W) – $59
Nokia Comfort Earbuds Pro (TWS-631W) – $99
Nokia Clarity Earbuds (TWS-821W) – $89
Nokia Clarity Earbuds Pro (TWS-841W) – $99
Nokia Solo Bud (SB-101) – $29
Nokia Solo Bud+ (SB-201) – $39
Nokia Clarity Solo Bud (SB-401) – $59
Nokia Clarity Solo Bud+ (SB-501) – $59
Nokia Wired Buds (WB-101) – $6

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Honor Tablet V7 Pro confirmed to pack MediaTek Kompanio 1300T SoC; launching on August 12

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Jeet

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Jul 28, 2021

Honor has scheduled a launch event on 12th August where the company will be launching its new flagship smartphone — Honor Magic 3. Along with that, the brand is also expected to announce its new tablet device, dubbed Honor Tablet V7 Pro.

Now, Honor Smart Life account of Weibo has officially confirmed that the upcoming tablet from the brand will come powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T processor which was announced by the company yesterday.

The MediaTek Kompanio 1300T features a flagship architecture similar to the Dimensity 1200 chipset. It is built on TSMC’s 6nm node and utilizes an octa-core processor that consists of four Cortex-A78 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores. It bundles a nano-core Mali-G77 MC9 GPU which is superior to the Mali G57 MC5 utilized by its predecessor.

It is integrated with a sub-6 GHz bands 5G modem which supports dual-SIM and dual-channel carrier aggregation. The company had said that the Kompanio 1300T will be powering tablets launching from the third quarter of this year.

Recently, Honor shared a teaser video for the upcoming tablet which revealed that it will come in a blue leather finish. It also shows a camera module that looks similar to the Honor 50 series. There’s also a SIM card slot on the left side, along with a volume rocker, and a microphone. There’s also an Honor branding at the center of the tablet.

Currently, not much information is available about the upcoming Honor Tablet V7 Pro but given that it is scheduled to get launched in a couple of weeks, we expect to know more about it via teasers and leaks in the coming days.

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MSI GP Leopard, MSI Pulse GL, and MSI Katana GF Gaming laptops launched with up to 11th Gen Intel i7 Chips and RTX 3070 GPU

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Pranav Sawant

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Jul 28, 2021

MSI has launched a wide range of gaming laptops in the Indian market. These laptops include more than 10 models from three series’. The three laptop series – MSI GP Leopard, MSI Pulse GL, and MSI Katana GF come in different segments. The Leopard series is the most premium one with 11th generation Intel Core H-series CPUs, followed by the Pulse GL series, and then the Katana GF series that comes powered by i5 and i7 Intel processors.

MSI GP Leopard Series, MSI Pulse GL Series, MSI Katana GF Series Specifications

MSI GP Leopard Series

The GP Leopard series includes two models MSI GP76 Leopard 11UG and MSI GP66 Leopard 11UG. Both the models have the same internals with major differences in the display sizes. The former model has a 17.3-inch FHD display with a whopping 240Hz refresh rate, whereas, the latter features a 15.6-inch FHD display with the same 240Hz refresh rate.

The series comes powered by an 11th generation Intel i7 processor and 8GB of GDDR6 RTX 3070 GPU. The laptops have up to 64GB expandable RAM and NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD. The laptops have stereo speakers powered by Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance technology. As for connectivity, there’s an HDMI port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a mini DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, and Wi-Fi 6E support.

MSI Pulse GL Series

Next up we have the Pulse GL series that stands below the Leopard series. The Pulse GL series also includes two models – MSI Pulse GL76 and MSI Pulse GL66. Just like the Leopard series, these two models also have different screen sizes. The Pulse GL76 has a 17.3-inch FHD display, whereas, the Pulse GL66 has a 15.6-inch FHD display.

The major difference between the Leopard series and the Pulse series is the screen refresh rate, connectivity, and PCIe storage option. The Pulse GL series laptops feature a 144Hz refresh rate, it misses on Gigabit Ethernet port but has other USB ports including Gen1 Type-C, Gen1 Type-A, and USB 2.0 Type-A port. The pulse also misses on a PCIe Gen4 storage.

Other internal specs are the same as the Leopard series.

MSI Katana GF Series

The MSI Katana GF series comes in the starting range. Again, it has two models MSI Katana GF76 and MSI Katana GF66 with 17.3-inch and 15.6-inch screen sizes respectively. The screens have a 144Hz refresh rate and FHD resolution.

The Katana GF series has 11th generation Intel Core i7 and i5 processors with 6GB/4GB of GDDR6 RTX 3060/RTX 3050 GPUs. Apart from the processors and GPUs, the Katana series doesn’t differ much in other parts of the specs sheet.

MSI GP Leopard, MSI Pulse GL, and MSI Katana GF Pricing and Availability

The MSI GP76 Leopard 11UG(17.3-inch) with Intel Core i7 and RTX 3070 GPU is priced starting at ₹2,01,990(~$2711) and the MSI GP66 Leopard 11UG(15.6-inch) with the same internals is priced at ₹1,95,990(~$2631).

On the other hand, the MSI Pulse GL76(17.3-inch) with Intel Core i7 and RTX 3060 is priced starting at ₹1,45,990(~$1960) and MSI Pulse GL66(15.6-inch) with the same internals is priced at ₹1,39,990(~$1879).

The MSI Katana GF76(17.3-inch) and Katana GF66(15.6-inch) start at ₹1,11,990(~$1504) and ₹95,990(~$1289) respectively.

All three laptop series’ will be available for purchase from MSI stores and other online and offline authorized stores in India.

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China sees 78.1 million smartphone shipments in Q2 2021; Vivo becomes the leading smartphone brand

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Jeet

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Jul 28, 2021

International Data Corporation (IDC) has today released a new report revealing data for the smartphone shipments in the second quarter of this year for the Chinese market. It claims that about 78.1 million units were shipped in China in Q2 2021, which represents a decrease of 11 percent year-on-year.

However, the overall shipments in the Chinese market first half of this year stand at 164 million units, which indicates an increase of 6.5 percent year-on-year. Interestingly, Honor has made its entry into the top five smartphone brands in China. This is the first listing of Honor in the report after it split from its parent company Huawei earlier this year to become an independent brand.

Vivo is leading the Chinese smartphone market in the second quarter of this year with shipments of 18.6 million units, capturing about 23.8 percent of the market. OPPO follows closely in the second spot with 16.5 million units and a 21.1 percent market share.

The third brand on the list is Xiaomi that managed to ship 13.4 million units in China in the second quarter of the year, covering 17.2 percent market. Xiaomi was recently ranked as the second-largest smartphone brand globally, overtaking Apple and just behind Samsung.

Apple has managed to ship 8.6 million iPhones in Q2 2021 in China and has covered about 10.9 percent of the market. Honor, making its debut in the list, capturing about 8.9 percent of the market with shipments of 6.9 million units.

Among all these brands, Xiaomi registered the highest growth of 47 percent year-on-year, followed by Vivo at 23.6 percent. OPPO grew by 17.3 percent while Apple registered a growth of 17 percent in China.

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