Motorola finally brings the Moto G100 to the U.S.

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Jul 22, 2021

Lots of folks are excited about the new unified platform that is a fusion of Samsung’s Tizen OS and Wear OS. Since the operating system was announced back in May during Google I/O 2021, its official name has been kept under wraps until today.

A post published earlier today by Google has revealed that the unified platform will be officially known as Wear OS 3.0. It also revealed that the new version of the OS will be available as a system update to previous generation of smartwatches though that list is very limited.

Google says that the update will bring lots of new experiences and that the extent of these changes will require that users reset their watch to factory settings. Based on the aforementioned reason, Google says that it expects some users may not want to update to Wear OS 3, so it will make the upgrade available to users of eligible devices on an opt-in basis. Unfortunately, Google says that the update should begin to roll out “starting in mid to second half of 2022.”

The list of eligible devices is pretty short and includes Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 3 GPS, TicWatch Pro 3 LTE, TicWatch E3, and other upcoming TicWatch devices. It also includes Fossil’s next-gen smartwatches coming later this year. In a nutshell, the supported devices are those powered by the Snapdragon Wear 4100.

Also, save for the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series and the Pixel Watch, other smartwatches will most likely launch with the old version of Wear OS until the OS upgrade is available next year.

Google concludes by saying that older watches that can’t be upgraded will receive new features too such as Gboard and the revamped Play Store.

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Lava will launch its first 5G phone under ₹20,000(~$269) in India

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Jul 22, 2021

After announcing a few budget phones like Benco V80 and Z2s, now, Lava is planning to launch its first 5G smartphone. In a discussion with Lava’s product head Tejinder Singh, Gizbot has exclusively shared insights of the upcoming phone from Lava and its plans for H2 of 2021.

As per the discussion, Lava has some big plans for H2 this year. The company has confirmed that it will bring its first 5G smartphone to the Indian market on Diwali. Additionally, the company will bring unique technology in its upcoming phones which you won’t see in any other devices.

While sharing briefly, Mr.Tejinder Singh said, “We are planning to launch our first 5G smartphone near Diwali along with a new technology that will be unique, and you will not get in any other device”.

He said that the upcoming 5G smartphone will come with top-notch features and will be priced between ₹17,000(~$228) to ₹20,000(~$269). For incorporating the 5G technology, the company is said to be in talks with Indian telecom operators.

Moreover, he said that the company is also in the works of a smartwatch. The watch will also be unveiled later this year on Diwali.

Other than this, Lava has said that it has aimed for a 10% share in the smartphone market. It is worth noting that the company already owns a 20% market share in the feature phone category in India.

Lava also has plans of foraying outside India in more than 20 countries. These markets will include Southeast Asian regions, African countries, and Latin America.

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New leak mentions there is a Dimensity 1100U processor coming

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Jul 22, 2021

Last year, MediaTek announced the Dimensity 800U, a variant of the Dimensity 800. Now, it appears the Dimensity 1100 will also be getting the U-treatment as a leak has revealed that a Dimensity 1100U phone is coming.

The info was revealed by Digital Chat Station on Weibo earlier today. The reliable leaked stated in a post that a new budget phone is being finalized and its processor is said to be the Dimensity 1100U.

There are no details about the chipset but going by the relationship between the Dimensity 800U and Dimensity 800, then the Dimensity 1100U should have a higher clocked CPU and GPU but may not be more powerful overall.

The Dimensity 1100 is a 6nm octa-core chipset with four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.6GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. It has a Mali G77 MC9 nine-core GPU. It also has a 5-core ISP with support for 108MP cameras, and a MediaTek APU 3.0 – a 6-core AI processor that can handle FP16 calculations natively.

The chipset is the first with True Dual 5G SIM (5G SA + 5G SA) and MediaTek claims that its 5G UltraSave power saving enhancements provides up to 82% in power savings compared to competitor alternatives.

We do not know which manufacturer will launch the first Dimensity 1100U-powered phone but we expect more details will surface in the coming weeks.

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iQOO 8 rumored to arrive with 160W Flash Charging support

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Jul 22, 2021

There has been a raft of rumors and teasers swirling around the soon-to-be-unveiled iQOO 8 smartphone ahead of its scheduled launch on August 4. Recent teasers and other details sourced about the device show that it will be debuting with some innovative components and features.

Notably, the iQOO 8 will premiere the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC, as the first-ever device powered by the new chipset. The iQOO 8 still has some features that have not been captured in the teasers and leaks. We expect some of these details to become public as we inch closer to the August 4 date of its launch.

However, a teaser from iQOO has indicated a possible Flash Charging capability for the upcoming smartphone. The teaser showed a new FlashCharge sign, which close watchers have interpreted to mean a possible fast-charging model for the smartphone. In fact, it has even been rumored that the device is going to pack 160W charging on its battery. As per the speculation, we know that 160W charging has been tested successfully in some devices. Indeed, Xiaomi has also demonstrated 200W fast charging on a 4,000mAh-rated battery on the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (both wired charging and wireless at 120W).

The Infinix Concept Phone 2021 has also been put through the paces for 160W charging on its 4,000mAh battery. The test on the Infinix Concept Phone 2021 showed that a full charge could be accomplished for the device in under 10 minutes. Therefore, there could be some substance in the speculation regarding fast charging for the iQOO 8 smartphones. However, it has to be stated that there had not been any official or definitive statement from iQOO on the authenticity of the FlashCharging status for the iQOO 8.

As we inch closer to the August 4 launch of the iQOO 8, we’ll keep you in the loop on any further leaks or teasers that may come from iQOO. There are still some loose details to tie up for the device.

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Fresh Realme Book renders show color variants of the laptop

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Jul 22, 2021

Last month, Realme officially confirmed that it will bring its first laptop to the market. The company revealed the laptop will be called the Realme Book and will be first unveiled in India. While a previous leak revealed its Real Grey color variant, a fresh leak from 91Mobiles in collaboration with OnLeaks sheds light on the rest of its color variants.

Apart from the Real Grey color, the Realme Book is touted to come in three other shades, namely Real Red, Real Blue, and Real Apricot. Furthermore, the renders of these colors have been shared.

realme book color variants — Realme Book in Real Red and Real Apricot

According to the images, the laptop has a matte finish regardless of whichever color it flaunts. The colors aren’t flashy or too bright, rather, they are subtle and muted. The color covers the entire body except for the display and keyboard area.

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With this finish, it looks quite similar to Apple’s MacBook Air. Moreover, the Real Blue color resembles the Apple iPhone 12 Pro’s Blue shade.

No doubt the laptop looks premium, but what will be its specs? Well, as of now, there’s very little to discuss, but what we know is that the laptop will feature a 14-inch display with a Full-HD resolution.

It will come with a backlit keyboard and a huge trackpad, again similar to the MacBook Air. Renders reveal a USB Type-C port and a charging indicator on the left, and a USB port and headphone jack on the right.

The laptop is speculated to come powered by 11th generation Intel i3 and i5 processors paired with multiple RAM and SSD variants. Recently, it was confirmed to run on the latest Windows 11 OS.

The Realme Book is expected to launch in August under the ₹40,000 price bracket, competing with the likes of Xiaomi and Lenovo.

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Xiaomi’s 200W HyperCharge is rumored to begin mass production by June 2022

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Jul 22, 2021

In May this year, innovative Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi announced its innovative ultra-fast charging technology, aptly named HyperCharge. The charging concept of the Hypercharge was demonstrated with a Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro device that sports a 4,000mAh battery. The results announced by Xiaomi indicated that the HyperCharge technology was able to offer 200W wired charging from zero to 100% in a new world record of 8 minutes. On the other hand, the HyperCharge also produced 120W wireless charging to the Mi 11 Pro from zero to 100% in 15 minutes, a world record for wireless charging.

A new report monitored in China (via MyDrivers) indicates that the Xiaomi HyperCharge could debut in a smartphone as early as 2022, when mass production is scheduled to commence by June 2022. The innovative technology will most likely debut with one of the flagships from one of the 2022 flagships from Xiaomi. As per the report, the HyperCharge could come with the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 12 Ultra.

After the May 2021 demonstration of the HyperCharge on a Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro smartphone, several key questions were asked about the device’s technology. It was also shown that the battery power, based on computations, would decline by 20% after 800 cycles of the HyperCharge fast charging.

There were also concerns about whether the HyperCharge technology could apply to other devices outside the Mi range. There is a race by both smartphone manufacturers and accessories makers for the ultimate charging device for super-fast charging and minimal decline in battery life. Current charging speeds are between 30 minutes and up to two hours. Manufacturers have continued to push the boundaries in charging speeds, and the stated world records of Xiaomi both for wired and wireless charging could be breached soon.

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OnePlus Buds Pro with Adaptive Noise Cancellation & up to 38 hours of battery life Official!

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Jul 22, 2021

OnePlus has officially announced the OnePlus Buds Pro alongside the Nord 2 smartphone. The Buds Pro arrives with a premium design and several powerful features crammed inside the compact body. The new premium earbuds are an upgrade over the OnePlus Buds which was launched last year.

One of the prominent features onboard the TWS earphones is support for Adaptive Noise Cancellation technology support. This is an improvement over the Environmental Noise Cancellation utilized by the OnePlus Buds. The smart ANC actively drowns out unwanted sound frequencies like environmental noise or chatter in real-time. It also adjusts the noise cancellation level, providing a completely immersive user experience.

The premium earbuds are each equipped with three microphones that are capable of filtering out noise levels of up to 40dB. This ensures the delivery of a better and more comfortable sound output adapted to different situations. OnePlus claims this gives the Buds Pro an edge over earbuds packing just the conventional Active Noise Cancellation systems whose noise cancellation levels are fixed. Calls are also designed to be noise-free even in loud environments due to the enhanced noise reduction algorithms and mechanical design aimed at reducing wind noise.

In terms of design, the wireless earbuds come in matte black and white colour variants. The body has a glossy metallic covering on the steems to offer a better operating experience and for sweat and dust resistance. Internally, the earbuds each feature two large 11mm dynamic drivers and Dolby Atmos support. The earbuds also come with the OnePlus Audio ID sound profile carefully calibrated to cater to user-specific sound sensitivities.

Another major improvement on the Buds Pro is the battery life. The earbuds come with an upgraded battery which can last up to 38 hours along with the carry case. The earbuds themselves can last 7 hours without ANC while the charging case can provide an additional 3 hours. When the ANC is turned on, the earbud lasts for 5 hours while the charging case delivers 23 hours extra. Further, a 10-minute wired recharge of the Buds Pro’s case will provide 10 hours of battery life, thanks to the Warp Charge support onboard. The truly wireless earbuds also offer Bluetooth 5.2 support and latency as low as 94ms with Pro Gaming mode turned on.

OnePlus Buds Pro carries a price tag of €150 in Europe where it will go on sale from August 25. The device will be available in the US and Canada from September 1 and will retail for $150. The company is yet to announce the pricing and availability details for the Indian market.

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Xiaomi continued to dominate India Smartphone Market in Q2 2021 despite a dip: Canalys

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Jul 22, 2021

India was heavily affected by the COVID-19 second wave in Q2 2021. Though the demand for smartphones got affected, companies still managed to ship more units compared to last year same time. That’s because the country was going through a complete lockdown in Q2 2020.

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

According to Canalys, the India Smartphone Market dropped 13% between Q1 and Q2 2021. The market managed to ship 32.4 million units in the second quarter of this year.

As usual, Xiaomi dominated the chart with 9.5 million units in shipments and a 29% market share. It was followed by Samsung with 5.5 million units and a 17% market share. Further, vivo also had a 17% market share like the South Korean tech giant but with 5.4 million units in shipments.

The fourth position was acquired by realme, while OPPO came fifth. The former shipped 4.9 million units, whereas the latter shipped 3.8 million units. Their market share stood at 15% and 12% respectively.

As per Canalys Analyst Sanyam Chaurasia, the second COVID-19 wave in India was a wake-up call for OEMs to treat both online and offline presences equally. Brands like Xiaomi, which has a better online presence did a pretty good job despite the terrible situation. The same can be said for realme. The Redmi Note 10 series and realme narzo 30 series were some of the most-shipped models online.

That said, although the India Smartphone Market began to recover by the end of Q2, there won’t be a surge in pent-up demand in the second half of the year like in 2020. Lastly, the component shortage will not only increase the price of handsets but will also make brands practice regional deprioritization.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G arrives with a MediaTek processor, improved cameras, and faster charging

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Jul 22, 2021

The OnePlus Nord 2 is the latest phone from the Nord series and the successor to the very first OnePlus Nord phone announced last year. The new phone, which is the first OnePlus phone to be powered by a MediaTek processor, brings significant upgrades to most areas and also rocks a new design.

OnePlus Nord 2 Design

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G still has a flat display with a punch hole in front but the hole is smaller now as it only houses one camera. The back is where the main changes are. The camera housing has been redesigned and looks more like that of the OnePlus 9 series.

It also comes in three new colors – Gray Sierra with a matte finish, Blue Haze, and Green Wood which is exclusive to India. Unfortunately, OnePlus didn’t announce the red variant that appeared in a leak earlier this week. This color variant may be announced later for Europe and the UK.

OnePlus Nord 2 Specifications

The OnePlus Nord 2 has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a punch hole for a camera at the top left corner.

The phone is powered by the Dimensity 1200-AI, a special version of the Dimensity 1200 developed by MediaTek and OnePlus. Buyers will be able to purchase the OnePlus Nord 2 in three configurations – 6+12GB, 8+128GB, and 12+256GB. There is no storage expansion slot.

The cameras have been upgraded. The main sensor is the 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS and it is paired with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera with EIS and a 2MP mono lens. The front-facing camera is a 32MP Sony IMX615.

The Dimensity 1200-AI helps improve photos and videos with features such as AI Photo Enhancements and AI video Enhancement. There is also Dual View Video which allows you to record from both sides of the phone at the same time. The AI Chipset brings a feature called AI Color Boost which takes videos from YouTUbe, VLC, and MX Player and converts them into more vivid colors.

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has dual 5G SIM card slots NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wi-Fi 6. There are stereo speakers but no audio jack. The Nord 2 packs a 4500mAh battery under the hood and has support for 65W Warp Charge. There is a new haptic engine called Haptics 2.0 which should provide users with a smoother and more tactile experience when typing or playing a game. You also get an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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OnePlus ships the phone with OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11. The new version of OxygenOS comes with new features such as a dark mode for the new OnePlus Games app. Another new feature called Game Filters adds screen filters such as Dark Correction and Night Vision to your games. Out of the box, this feature only works with PUBG Mobile. There is also added support for Discord so you can send messages to your opponents and friends. OnePlus reiterates that the phone will receive two OS upgrades and three years of security updates.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G Price and Availability

India

6GB RAM + 128GB = ₹27,999
8GB RAM + 128GB = ₹29,999
12GB RAM + 256GB = ₹34,999 (only available in Green Woods)

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G will be available via early access to members of the Red Cable Club on July 26 on OnePlus.in and OnePlus Experience Stores and to Amazon Prime members on Amazon.

UK and Europe

8GB RAM + 128GB = £399/€399
12GB RAM + 256GB =£469/€499

The phone is already available for pre-order in Europe on Oneplus.com. Open sales will begin on July 28 on OnePlus.com, Amazon, and retail and carrier partners.

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Aqara Smart Roller Blind Companion E1 arrives with XiaoAI and Siri support

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Jul 22, 2021

Lumi Technology has launched yet another Aqara smart home product. This time around, the product is the Aqara Smart Roller Blind Companion E1. As the name implies, the product works with the window blind to activate automation. As a result, the blind can easily be opened and shut with just a single button.

The Aqara Roller Blind Companion E1 adopts a portable build. It can be installed into the roller blinds which allows the device to control the opening and closing of the blind. It is equipped with a built-in lithium battery which powers it. This ensures that you don’t need to provide a power socket to power up the device.

The device also comes with voice/app control support as well as a timing switch. With voice control, you only need to utter a voice prompt for the device to activate the opening of the blinds as well as the degree of opening.

In addition, it works with the MIJIA app which allows the user to control the opening and closing of the blinds when he is out of the house from any location. Furthermore, the user can configure the scene mode according to personal needs. For instance, he can set it to let the roller blind slowly rise to a set ratio within a specific time like in the morning so that he wakes up to the ray of sunlight entering the room.

It is worth mentioning that Aqara Smart Roller Blind Companion E1 already supports both Apple HomeKit and Xiaomi Mijia dual platforms. You can control the curtains through Siri and XiaoAI voice prompts.

It also supports the smart home system, through the Bluetooth gateway + smart door lock, you can achieve the effect of automatically raising the window blinds when the door is opened. Also, And through the Bluetooth gateway + light sensor, the curtain can be automatically adjusted to allow in just the right light ray intensity.

The Aqara Smart Roller Blind Companion E1 is presently available on Xiaomi Youpin for 249 yuan (~$39).

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Huawei teases an educational smart display with a pop-up camera, coming on July 29

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Jul 22, 2021

Huawei has an event scheduled for July 29. While the big announcement is for the P50 series, there will be other products too one of which is an educational smart display for kids which the manufacturer just teased.

We first learned of the Huawei smart display for kids from a leak early this month. The source had listed a number of products Huawei has scheduled for launch this month and among them is a smart display and a smartwatch for kids.

Huawei already makes tablets for kids but this will be its first smart display specifically for kids. Apart from the fact that it will run HarmonyOS out of the box, the device has carried over a feature we have only seen on smartphones – a pop-up camera.

The smart display has an aluminum build and a thick flat frame with buttons on the side for power and volume. The overall appearance of the device looks like a tablet with a kickstand. The design is a clever one as Huawei has put the speakers in the triangle-like space created by the “kickstand”.

The pop-up selfie camera is a 13MP sensor and it has a hinge that allows it to be bent forward (and possibly backward). This isn’t the only camera on the smart display. There is another one visible at the top right corner of the bezel.

The specifications of the device are unknown and so is the price. So we will have to wait until next week when it is announced to find out these details.

The manufacturer is also expected to announce the Huawei Children’s Watch 4X Pro, the Huawei band 6 Pro, and new smart TVs on July 29.

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Here are 11 Unique Cases for iPhone 11 on Aliexpress

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Jul 22, 2021

With more than 60 million units sold worldwide, the iPhone 11 was one of the bestselling iPhones of 2020. However, with millions of consumers using the smartphone, it is possible to find the same phone in the hands of your friends and relatives. And if you are like us, you would definitely want to stand out and own a unique and different phone than your friends and family.

Note that most of the cases mentioned below are available for other iPhone models as well.

And what better way to personalize and customize your smartphone than use a unique and interesting case. So, to that end, let’s check out these 11 unique and interesting cases for iPhone 11 from AliExpress. Please note that these cases may not be the best when it comes to protection, but these dirt cheap cases will definitely make your smartphone stand out in the crowd and turn heads. If you are a new user on AliExpress, then you may get additional discounts on these cases.

1. Coque for iPhone 11

Price: $3.27

Key Features:

Classic and minimalist design
Matte finish
Anti-fall, shock absorption, and camera protection
Built-in magnet: Supports magnetic car holders
Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Red

2. Artistic Dragon Translucent Phone Case

Price: $1.96

Key Features:

Matte Translucent case
Domineering dragon design
Dustproof
Abrasion and scratch-resistant
4 different designs and colors

3. Luxury Square Frame Bare Metal Case

Price: $2.98

Key Features:

Beautiful and luxurious bare-metal feel
No fingerprint smudges
Built-in airbag cushion
All-inclusive lens protector
Supports: Magnetic wireless charging
Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Purple, Red, Green, Silver, Rose, etc

4. Clear Glitter Butterfly Case

Price: $2.95

Key Features:

Translucent design
Shockproof
Cute and pretty glitter case with butterfly design
Colors: Pink, Purple, and Green

5. Electroplated Phone case

Price: $3.01

Key Features:

Luxurious and chic design
Protects phone from dirt, scratch, and shocks
Design that makes a fashion statement
Colors: White, Pink, Green, Grey and Black

6. Universal Translucent Lens Protection Case for iPhone

Price: $2.69

Key Features:

Translucent Bumper case
Gorgeous colors
Special lens protection design
Perfect fit
Colors: Green, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, Blue, Black

7. Magnetic Clear Case

Price: $4.60

Key Features:

Original fit design
Soft frame with hardback
Supports wireless charging
Acrylic material and scratch-resistant
Airbag anti-drop design

8. Luxury PU Leather case

Price: $3.89

Key Features:

Simple and minimalistic design
Material: Soft PU Leather + TPU
Colors: Black, Rose Gold, Grey, Brown

9. Square Liquid Silicone Case

Price: $2.27

Key Features:

Classic straight edge design
Fully protects the camera
Lightweight and Flexible material
Gorgeous colors
Colors: White, Black, Red, Green, Grey, Blue, Pink, Purple

10. Cartoon Couple Liquid Silicone Case

Price: $2.99

Key Features:

Perfect fit
Beautiful couple theme design
Cute image
Higher than the camera design
Colors: White and Black

11. Rectangle cute pattern phone case

Price: $2.99

Key Features:

Original and unique design
Straight edge liquid silicone
Cute cartoon designs
Side pattern print
Perfect fit
Colors: Black, White, Blue

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Super Deal: Baseus A2 Car Vacuum Cleaner Available for $30.90 (Original Price $50)

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Jul 22, 2021

Baseus A2 car vacuum cleaner which generally retails for $50 is available at a heavily discounted price of $30.90 only at AliExpress.

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Baseus A2 car vacuum cleaner at $30.90 (after discount)@AliExpress

This portable and stylish vacuum cleaner is so small and lightweight that you can carry it around in your purse or keep it in your car’s cup holder. The vacuum cleaner comes with a 60ml large dust bin and an 18-minute battery duration with a single charge. This means enough power and storage for thorough cleaning of your car, desktop, work/study table, etc.

A Type-C charging port makes it easy to charge in almost every environment and an additional air hose with suction and blow function, helps to thoroughly clean the gaps and corners.

AliExpress is selling this 5000pa suction, wireless handheld vacuum cleaner for $30.90 only. Please note that this discount is applicable on all three color variants ordered from the China warehouse. So grab your vacuum cleaner asap.

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Deal: Baseus Stylish Vehicle Trash Can 500ml now available for $12.59 (Original Price $20)

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Jul 22, 2021

Baseus Stylish Vehicle Trash Can which usually retails at $20 is now available at a discounted price of $12.59 only at AliExpress.

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Baseus Stylish Vehicle Trash Can at $12.59 @AliExpress

Baseus has designed an artistic and glamourous trash can that adds to the beauty of your vehicle. The 500ml capacity can is made with aviation-grade alloy and a double-layer barrel body. A delicate high gloss edge and Antiseptic ABD thickened inner gallbladder make it both fashionable and durable. Moreover, a one-touch simple opening system ensures that you don’t come in contact with your trash and as long as the lid is closed you are safe from odors and germs.

The lightweight and portable trash can easily fits into your cup holder, armchair box, door cubby hole, etc and the beautiful design makes it perfect not only for vehicles but also for your home or office desk and workspace.

Available in two color variants viz: Black and Grey, the Baseus trash can is now available at a discounted price of $12.59 only at AliExpress. Please note that additional 30 customized garbage bags are included for free in this offer.

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Xiaomi India clocks sales worth ₹1,000 crores during Mi Anniversary Sale 2021, celebrates by showcasing a cool product

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Jul 22, 2021

Last week, Xiaomi celebrated its 7th anniversary in India by hosting a special sale across multiple retailers in the country. A few days later, the company now reveals that it has clocked a large amount in sales throughout these five days. Celebrating the success, the firm even showcased one of its cool products, which is not sold in the country.

For those unaware, Xiaomi ran its Mi Anniversary Sale 2021 in India from July 12 till July 16. We had even compiled a list of best deals to help out our readers.

According to an official statement from the company, it clocked sales worth ₹1,000 crores during this period. The Mi 11X series, Mi 10i, Redmi Note 10, Redmi 9 Power, Redmi 9, and Redmi 9A were some of the best-selling devices.

As a whole, Xiaomi India sold over a million units of smartphones, smart TVs, and ecosystem products during the Mi Anniversary Sale 2021. The data comprises sales from Mi.com, Mi Home retail stores, Amazon India, Flipkart, and partner retailers.

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition

Additionally, the company is celebrating the success of its 7th anniversary in the county by showcasing Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition. This product is sold in markets like Europe for around €799.

Xiaomi India has no plans to sell it in the region but interested people can check it out at select MiHome retail stores across the country.

Deal: Get ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $137 (Retail Price $217)

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Jul 22, 2021

ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner which generally retails for $217 is now available for a discounted price of $136.66 only at AliExpress.

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ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner at $136.66 (after discount)@AliExpress

ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner comes with the dual function of sweeping and mopping. The wet mopping function is especially important as it helps to disinfect the whole house. It uses a combination of V shape and floating roller brushes making it suitable for almost all types of floorings like wooden, cement, tile, carpet, etc. Multiple cleaning modes like Edge, Spot, and Auto help you to target clean different areas. It comes with an OBS all-terrain detection system which helps it to identify the terrain and obstacles thereby enabling it with the anti-fall and anti-collision functions. The cleaner has 120 min work time and a self auto charge function.

For $136.66, ILife V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner is a real bargain deal. Please note that this deal applies to the Rose Gold variant only. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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Xiaomi Multi-coil wireless charging pad Review: Charge 3 Phones Simultaneously!

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Jul 22, 2021

Remember Xiaomi’s Smart Tracking Wireless Charging Pad which no longer needed charging pads to be aligned in order to charge?

A couple of months back, Xiaomi’s new version of the Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad finally went on sale. It’s also available from Giztop for $129.

Xiaomi managed to release a smart multi-coil wireless charger even before Apple. But do you know how it was made possible? You will know the answer after watching this video.

First, let’s see what’s inside the box. In addition to the Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad and instructions, there is also a 120w charger and 6 amps charging cable. Because the Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad not only supports up to three devices charging at the same time, but also supports up to 20w input power for three devices, a high power charger is required.

If you use a charger that is lower than 120w, it will work, but you will not be able to charge all devices at full power. Notably, you can’t use a non-Xiaomi charger with this model.

The Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad continues the simple design of Xiaomi. The surface is made of vegan leather, but it is softer and silkier than the vegan leather of the Mi 11, so more like real leather. The downside, of course, is that it can easily get dirty and is difficult to clean.

The sides are made of metal and the bottom is a large piece of non-slip silicone. Although its size is smaller compared to last year’s Smart Tracking Wireless Charging pad, the number of devices that can be placed on this charger has increased, as it supports up to 3 phones. And all three devices can be charged at the same time, unlike the Smart Tracking Wireless Charging pad, which can only charge one device at a time.

Xiaomi Multi Coil Charger 02 — 3 phones can be charged simultaneously

The lack of a fan means you’ll be able to set this up on your bedside table as there won’t be any noise disturbing your sleep. The Muti-coil 120W Wireless Charging Pad uses the Qi charging protocol, so most wireless charging devices can be placed on it for charging. Note that the Apple Watch uses a private protocol, so it cannot be charged on this.

Now coming to the question, why Xiaomi was able to accomplish this feat before Apple?

The biggest reason is that Xiaomi solved the heat dissipation problem. The Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad is up to 1.5cm thick and is coated with silicon grease inside. The sides and bottom are a large piece of metal for heat conduction, enabling easy heat dissipation.

After our test, even with three Xiaomi phones charging, the charging pad was only warm. However, in order to control the heat, even if the three Xiaomi phones support 20w wireless charging, the charger will soon reduce the power, and there is no way to maintain a long period of high power output. It is not recommended buying this charger if you are looking for fast charging.

Also, because of this heat dissipating design, the weight of the charging board also reached about 450 grams. But because the charging board doesn’t have to be moved often, so I think the weight is perfectly acceptable.

Honestly, I think the Muti-coil Wireless Charging Pad is well worth buying for people who have a lot of devices that can be charged wirelessly, especially for Xiaomi phone users who have more than two units. But if you only have one wireless charging device, other cheaper charging pads are a better choice.

You can get the Xiaomi multi-coil wireless charger from Giztop for $129.

Lava Z2s launched in India with 6.5-inch HD+ display and 5,000mAh battery

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Jul 22, 2021

Indian phone brand Lava has launched a new handset in its home country. This device called Lava Z2s is an entry-level smartphone with a large display, a high-capacity battery, and an octa-core processor. Let’s take a look at what his product has to offer.

Lava Z2s Specifications and Features

The newly announced Lava Z2s flaunts a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+), 263 PPI, and 16 million colors. The screen has a dewdrop notch, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

The device is powered by an unspecified MediaTek Helio octa-core processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 4G, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Interestingly the phone only includes two essential sensors – an accelerometer and a proximity sensor. However, it runs the latest Android 11 Go Edition instead of Android 10 Go Edition like budget smartphones from similar smaller brands.

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Other features include an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, a MicroSD card slot (up to 512GB), and a 5,000mAh battery.

Last but not least, the Lava Z2s measures 164.5 x 75.8 x 9.0mm in dimensions, weighs 190g, and comes in a single Striped Blue color option.

Lava Z2s Price and Availability in India

The Lava Z2s is priced at ₹7,099 in India. It can be purchased from Flipkart, Amazon, Lava e-store, and 100k+ retail stores across the country.

At the moment, the product can be ordered from Amazon, however, it is said to come in stock on July 26. Flipkart says ‘Coming Soon’ and there’s no option to order on the Lava e-store.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Z Fold3 pricing, availability, & launch offers for Korea leaked

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