Infinix Hot 10 Play gets a cheaper 3GB+32GB variant in India priced at Rs. 7,999 (~$107)

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Jul 20, 2021

BBK subsidiary Infinix first launched the Hot 10 Play in India in April this year. The smartphone is an affordable budget offering carrying a starting price tag of Rs. 8,499 (~$114). The device was available in a single memory variant of 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Right now, Infinix has added a new memory variant made of 3GB RAM and 32GB storage to the mix. The storage variant will be available for sale in India from July 21st at 12 noon. It will be sold exclusively on Flipkart. The device will retail for Rs. 7,999 (~$107).

Apart from the memory setup, this new variant retains all other specs of the Indian version of the Hot 10 Play. Recall that the Infinix Hot 10 Play launched in India packing a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset as against the Helio G25 SoC onboard the global version.

The Hot 10 Play packs a massive 6.82-inch LCD screen with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. The waterdrop notch on top of the display houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The AI-assisted rear camera setup of the Infinix Hot 10 Play has a 13-megapixel primary camera, an AI depth assist lens, and an LED flash. The rear shell of the device features a traditional fingerprint scanner. The smartphone also runs XOS 7 based on Android 10 OS.

Keeping the lights on is a mammoth 6,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging only. The device also comes with connectivity features like Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. If you are not satisfied with the 32GB storage onboard the new variant, you can expand the storage via a microSD card as it has an SD card slot.

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Deal: Buy Baseus Car Jump Starter and Power Bank for $56 (Retail Price $70)

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Jul 20, 2021

Baseus 1000A Car Jump Starter which generally retails for $70 is now available at a discounted price of $56.36 only at AliExpress. This deal ends tomorrow.

WHERE TO BUY

Baseus 1000A Car Jump Starter at $56.36 (after discount)@AliExpress

Baseus 1000A Car Jump Starter cum Power Bank

Key Features:

Super Energy Pro Car Jump Starter
1000A peak current: Jumpstart in seconds
Explosion-proof cells with a high discharge rate
For gasoline as well as diesel vehicles
Supports: 12V/6.0L gasoline vehicles and 12V/3.5L diesel vehicles
Jumpstart in temperatures as low as -20 degree Celcius and high as 60 degree Celcius
12000mAh massive battery – use up to 50 times on one single charge
Beautiful digital display for battery percentage
Flashlight – Outdoor mode, SOS mode, and Burst mode
Multi-functional protective ignition clamps for safe use
Can be used as both Jump Starter and Power Bank
Stringent quality control and multiple safety features
Colors: Balck and Red

Generally retailing at $70, you can now buy Baseus 1000A Car Jump Starter at a discounted price of $56.36 only at AliExpress. Please note that this super deal ends tomorrow. So place your order asap.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S starts receiving MIUI 12.5 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 20, 2021

In mid-June, Xiaomi confirmed the MIUI 12.5 update for a bunch of yesteryear flagship smartphones. All those models have received the promised update in the past few weeks, except for the Mi MIX 2S. Now, it has also started receiving the latest version of MIUI.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S All Colors Featured — Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S

MIUI 12.5 was unveiled at the Mi 11 launch event at the end of December 2020. Xiaomi began to release the stable update in late March 2021. Since then, it has updated most of its portfolio in China.

The Mi MIX 2S is one of the last few older flagships eligible for the MIUI 12.5 update. Hence, it is getting the update only now. The latest system update for the handset in China arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.QDGCNXM.

The software build is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. In other words, it is being rolled out in batches for a select few users. At the end of the day, the update should be available for all users in the coming days.

Since Xiaomi released Mi MIX 2S outside mainland China, the device also has two other regional software builds – ‘Global’ and ‘Russia’. Handsets running these builds will be also getting the new update soon.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S launched with MIUI 9 based on Android 8.0 Oreo. The smartphone has received three MIUI updates (MIUI 10, MIUI 11, MIUI 12) and two Android updates (Android 9.0 Pie, Android 10). Hence, it will most likely not get MIUI 13 and Android 12.

Xiaomi applies trademark for “Magic Control”, could be a smart remote controller

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Sean

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Jul 20, 2021

Xiaomi has just applied for a new trademark application that could be an upcoming consumer electronic product. The application is for the “XIAOMI MAGIC CONTROL,” which could possibly be a new smart universal remote controller.

This trademark application for Magic Control was filed for multiple categories including advertising sales, design research, scientific instruments, and communication services. At the moment, the trademark is still waiting for registration. Unfortunately, apart from the name of this product, we have no real information to go on as of right now since it is just an application (spotted by ITHome). Although, we can make certain speculations regarding the nature or function of this device.

The name ‘Magic Control’ is quite similar to a previously launched gadget from the Chinese tech giant dubbed Mi Magic Controller. This was practically a cube that will function as a standard remote controller. It offered users various forms of controls and actions and worked with a number of Xiaomi products including lamps, TV sets, Air Purifier, along with smart TVs and other smart products as well.

Xiaomi Mi Magic Controller Gearbest

The most notable aspect about this product was that certain actions were input through simply shaking the cube, moving it, and even rotating it 90 degrees or 180 degrees, or by making a double tap on it. So, the Magic Control might be similar to this product. However, it might also arrive with additional features like gesture support or even air gestures as well. But we have no way of knowing for sure.

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Xiaomi teases the arrival of RedmiBook laptops in India

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Sean

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Jul 20, 2021

Earlier today (20th July 2021), Redmi had held an online launch event in India in which it unveiled its latest smartphone, the Note 10T 5G. During this live stream on YouTube, the company also teased the launch of its RedmiBook series of laptops in the region.

At the end of the live stream, the Chinese smartphone maker teased the arrival of various products. This includes smartphones, power banks, Redmi Audio, Fitness, upcoming smart TVs, and right before the end it spelt out the incompleted “RedmiBoo,” which clearly implies the brand’s own lineup of notebooks. Unfortunately, this is all the information the company shared regarding this matter as of right now.

In other words, we have nothing but this split second teaser to go on at the moment. Although, this does mean that the company is finally bringing its laptops to the region, which could be beneficial to the company as work from home/ remote working along with online education lifestyles are still common amid the pandemic. Furthermore, if Redmi follows its value for money philosophy with laptops, we might see capable hardware in aggressively priced notebooks.

Previously, Xiaomi had also launched its Mi Notebook 14 laptops in India that saw strong sales at its price point. So, this could’ve been one of the reasons why even its subsidiary will be launching its own RedmiBook series as well. We had also recently reported that the new RedmiBooks arriving in India and are rebranded Mi Notebook Pro and Mi Notebook Ultra 15 that have launched in China.

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realme narzo 20 Pro receives Android 11 stable update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 20, 2021

Handset maker realme has been working on releasing the realme UI 2.0 update for its devices since September 2020. Ten months later, the brand is yet to update its portfolio to the latest version of its software based on Android 11. The next model to receive this update is the realme narzo 20 Pro.

Smartphone brand realme kicked off realme UI 2.0 Early Access program for the realme narzo 20 Pro at the end of December 2020. This means the company took almost 7 months to deliver stable Android 11 update for this handset.

According to a tweet by @thegadgetshub (via PiunikaWeb), the realme UI 2.0 stable update for the realme narzo 20 pro arrives with firmware version RMX2161_11_C.09 and weighs a whopping 3.04GB in size.

Like any other OTA system update, this one is likely being rolled out in batches. As a result, it may take some time to reach every unit. At the end of the day, the update should be available for all users in the coming days.

At the moment, it’s not known whether the realme narzo 20 Pro will be updated to Android 12. Going by realme’s slower update rollout, the smartphone may not be eligible for the next version of realme UI.

Indian scientists develop world’s hardest self healing material, could be used in future phones

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Sean

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Jul 20, 2021

Scientists in India have recently developed the world’s hardest known substance that is also capable of self healing. The scientists are from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata, and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

According to a TelegraphIndia report, the Bengal scientists collaborated in synthesizing an organic crystalline material that has a unique internal molecular structure, which is capable of repairing itself when damaged. To demonstrate this self healing capability, the scientists used a trigger mild to severe cracks in on this material. After making these cracks, the material begins to automatically reverse the damage within a fraction of a second after the needle pressure was withdrawn.

While self healing materials have been in existence for a while now in various forms, but these are usually soft and amorphous. In simpler terms, these usuall have an internal structure marked by irregularities and defects and need external agents like heat, light, or other chemical products to heal. Chilla Malla Reddy, a chemical sciences professor at the ISSER who led the research stated that “Our self healing material is 10 times harder than others.”

He further added that “it has a crystalline structure, a well ordered internal structure, the favored structure in most electronics and optical applications.” In other words, the material likely has vast possible applications in consumer electronic products as well. One of the researchers also added that “I can imagine an application for an everyday device. Such materials could even be used for mobile phone screens that will repair themselves if they fall and develop cracks.”

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Samsung Galaxy M01s gets Android 11 (One UI Core 3.1) update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 20, 2021

Samsung launched the Galaxy M01s in India in July 2020. It was one of the most affordable smartphones from the company last year. Exactly after a year from its launch, the phone has now finally started receiving the Android 11 update.

Unsurprisingly, the Galaxy M01s Android 11 update arrives as One UI Core 3.1. As per SamNext, the latest system update for the handset comes with firmware version M017FXXU2CUG1.

The new update is currently being rolled out in batches in India. Users in this region can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has received it.

Even users in other regions could try checking for the new software build by following the above-mentioned method. Either way, the Android 11-based One UI Core 3.1 update should reach all the regional variants of Galaxy M01s in the coming days.

The inexpensive Galaxy M01s is neither eligible for three generations of Android updates nor entitled to receive at least four years of security updates. It’s also not sure whether the device will receive the next major One UI Core update based on Android 12.

But we could expect Samsung to seed maintenance security updates for at least one or two years. In other words, you get what you pay for.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro may not launch until October or even later: Report

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Sean

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Jul 20, 2021

A new report has revealed that the DJI Mavic 3 Pro might not be launching for a while now. A source close to the matter has revealed that the new drone might not be arriving till October 2021 or even later.

According to a DroneDJ report, a reliable source from China has stated that the Mavic 3 Pro will not launch till October, at the earliest. For those unaware, the Mavic 3 Pro will be the latest drone from the popular Chinese drone maker, which is a part of the company’s high end Mavic Pro series. It is expected to arrive with various improvements and additions over its predecessor.

While anticipation for this drone in the market is high, prospective buyers might still have to wait longer. The report further added that the source had initially stated that the Mavic 3 Pro will launch in October, but now, the source has doubts regarding this timeline. The reason for this is apparently due to the progress of the development of the drone, which is slow as of right now.

Similar to other tech based firms, even DJI is likely to prepare and test multiple prototypes of a new product before deciding on a final design and then preparing for mass production prior to its release. So, the date for the launch is still uncertain at the moment, although, we can expect a late Q3 or a Q4 launch later this year.

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New HONOR Magic3 series teaser shows off the curves

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 20, 2021

HONOR Magic3 series is all set to launch on August 12. Ahead of that, the company has been teasing the phones’ design as well as features on social media. The latest teaser video dropped today shows off the curves of the camera module.

As per multiple teasers released by the brand so far, the HONOR Magic3 series will come with a giant camera module, which could be either circular or squircle. The exact rear design of the phones is a mystery as of now. But we know that the front will include a dual punch-hole display.

It is said that these smartphones will be identical to the HUAWEI Mate40 series but with Qualcomm chipsets. However, we think the design will be slightly different even if the handsets come with a circular camera design on their back.

Further, their exact specifications are also known at the moment. Different sources mention different specs. As per official information, at least one of the models will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC.

Just like the HONOR 50 series, these phones will likely run Android 11 with support for GMS (Google Mobile Services). Since the launch event is labeled as ‘global’, the devices should be available outside mainland China as well.

As per rumors, the HONOR Magic3 series will comprise the following four smartphones.

HONOR Magic3
HONOR Magic3 Pro
HONOR Magic3 Pro+
HONOR Magic3 SE

OPPO Reno6 Z launched silently with Dimensity 800U, 64MP triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 20, 2021

OPPO silently unveiled the OPPO Reno6 Z in Thailand. It has arrived as the successor to the Reno5 Z that debuted a few months ago in some Asian markets. Like the other Reno6 series phones, the Reno6 Z features an attractive Reno Glow design. At the front, it features a punch-hole display that supports only a 60Hz refresh rate. The handset comes with other attractive features like a 64-megapixel triple camera system and a decent battery.

OPPO Reno6 Z specifications and features

The OPPO Reno6 Z has a 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers 800 nits peak brightness and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint scanner, and the display punch-hole houses a 32-megapixel selfie camera that can capture stabilized 30fps 1080p videos.

The triple camera unit available on the phone’s back has a 64-megapixel main camera, a 119-degree 8-megapixel superwide sensor, and a 2-megapixel camera for macro shots. It supports 30fps 4K video recording and 120fps 1080p slow-motion shooting.

The Reno6 Z draws power from Dimensity 800U chip and a 4,310mAh battery that comes with VOOC 4.0 30W rapid charging support. The phone ships with 8 GB of RAM, up to 5 GB of extended RAM, and 128 GB of built-in storage. The usual connectivity features including a 3.5mm audio jack are also available on the device. The handset runs on Android 11 OS with ColorOS 11.1.

OPPO Reno6 Z pricing and availability

OPPO Thailand is yet to reveal Reno6 Z’s pricing and availability. It is listed with an expected price tag of VND 9,490,000 (~$412) on OPPO Vietnam’s site. The handset comes in two hues such as Aurora and Stellar Black.

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Oppo and its Family Brands ranked 2nd in global smartphone market in May 2021

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Sean

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Jul 20, 2021

Oppo and its ‘family brands’ have together managed to achieve the second spot in the global smartphone market for the month of May 2021. During this month, the company and its subsidiaries managed to account for 16 percent of the total market share across the globe.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the Chinese tech giant and its sub brands managed to secure the second spot in the global smartphone market, while Apple came in third with a 15 percent share in the market and Xiaomi arrived fourth with a 14 percent share. Jene Park, senior analyst at Counterpoint added that “OPPO and its subsidiaries’ combined global smartphone sales surpassed Apple and Xiaomi in April and May taking the vendor to second place globally.”

The analyst also stated that “OPPO family may likely be the next dominant brand to come from China since Huawei.” For those unaware, the brand often targets the offline segments, aiming at mid to low end handsets, while Realme also competes in the lower end segments. On the other hand, OnePlus is primarily geared towards the premium segments, which have recently merged with Oppo.

While the other two brands are a part of the Chinese smartphone maker, each of the firms also works independently and works to raise their respective brand awareness. This has shown great results in the market so far.

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Nokia working on new G series phone, Nokia G50 spotted on retailer listing

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Sean

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Jul 20, 2021

Nokia is apparently working on a new smartphone. This device will a part of the company’s G series of handsets, as a retailer listing for the Nokia G50 was recently spotted online.

According to a NokiaPowerUser report, the smartphone maker is planning on launching a new device that will be in the same series as its G10 and G20 smartphones. The listing was spotted on a UK retailer’s website that featured a Nokia G50 Blue dummy unit with EAN and MPN. Unfortunately, the listing did not reveal any specifications or finer details regarding this upcoming smartphone, nor did it feature any image of the device.

The only thing that was discernable was that the manufacturer was the Finnish tech giant. Although, a few speculations based on its name can be made regarding this device. The Nokia G50 would clearly be placed higher than the currently available G10 and G20 devices. In other words, it might arrive with some capable hardware at a reasonable price range as it is a part of the G series.

The ‘G50’ name also implies that the company could also be working on an X50 5G model as well. For those unaware, the brand had previously launched the X10 and X20, along with the G10 and G20 in the past. Unfortunately, this is still just speculation at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

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Redmi Note 10T 5G launched in India with Dimensity 700 SoC and 90Hz LCD screen

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 20, 2021

Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 10T 5G in India. The handset is nothing but a Redmi Note 10 5G that went official in March. For India, the company has added a ‘T’ moniker for some reason. Also, it is worth noting that the device supports 5G, unlike the ‘Redmi Note 10T’, which was released in Russia late last month.

Redmi Note 10T 5G Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 10T 5G features a plastic build like the Redmi Note 10S and the Redmi Note 10. The device comes in four colors, namely Metallic Blue, Mint Green, Chromium White, and Graphite Black. It measures 161.81 x 75.34 x 8.92mm in dimensions and weighs 190g.

The handset flaunts a 6.5-inch centered punch-hole LCD panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, 1500:1 contrast ratio, AdaptiveSync refresh rate (30Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz), Reading Mode 3.0, and Gorilla Glass protection.

It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. On the connectivity front, it supports dual-SIM 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and GNSS (GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BeiDou, A-GPS).

For photography and videography, the smartphone uses a 48MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup on the back and an 8MP front-facing camera. It comes with all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, 360° ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an IR blaster.

Other features of the phone include a MicroSD card slot, Hi-Res Audio-certified 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers, USB Type-C port, splash resistance, MIUI 12 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging (ships with 22.5W charger).

Redmi Note 10T 5G Price and Availability in India

The Redmi Note 10T 5G will retail for the following introductory price tags in India.

4GB + 64GB – ₹13,999 ($187)
6GB + 128GB – ₹15,999 ($214)

The smartphone will be available for purchase starting July 26. Customers can buy it from either Mi.com, Mi Home stores, Amazon India, or partner retailers.

Buyers can avail a ₹1,000 instant discount using HDFC Bank credit cards and Easy EMI.

ZTE teases Axon 30 5G display, offers 1.07 billion colors with TÜV Rheinland certification

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Sean

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Jul 20, 2021

Earlier this week, ZTE had officially revealed the launch date for its upcoming flagship lineup, the Axon 30 series. Now, the company shared another promotional image that highlights the display of the Axon 30 5G.

The Chinese smartphone maker shared this teaser online, which revealed that the device will arrive with 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut support and will be capable of offering 1.07 billion colors. Previously, the brand had revealed that the device will feature a 120Hz high refresh rate panel and a 400ppi pixel density. Since it sports an under display camera, it uses seven layers of high transmittance materials, three layers of special technology, and offers stronger light transmission.

The Axon 30 5G will also arrive with three eye protection based certifications including TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light emittance along with SGS as well. On the front, the display is expected to be a 6.92 inch OLED screen that houses an under display 16 megapixel selfie camera and in display fingerprint scanner.

Unfortunately, the company did not reveal any finer details regarding the device. So, we will have to wait for its official launch event to know more. The ZTE Axon 30 series is set to be unveiled on the 27th of July 2021. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering any new teaser, leaks, and even the launch conference as well.

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Xiaomi launches Mi Water Purifier 1200G in China for 2,999 yuan ($462)

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Jeet

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Jul 20, 2021

Xiaomi has today launched its latest product in the Chinese market — Mi Water Purifier 1200G which is now available for pre-sale. It carries a price tag of 2,999 yuan ($462) during the pre-sale period and can be pre-ordered with a deposit of 500 yuan. The company has said that it will be officially available for purchase from 26th July in China.

The Mi Water Purifier 1200G comes with the industry’s innovative dual RO filtration technology which has reached a new high terms of water flow, pure waster water ratio, and filter life, as per the company’s claims.

It is said to have a water dispensing speed of 3.2 liters per minute and takes only about three seconds to fill a glass with 150ml water and just 18.9 seconds to fill a 1L kettle.

The company adds that the wastewater filtered by the main RO filter element is then filtered by the auxiliary RO filter element. In the lifting mode, the ratio of pure to wastewater is 5:1 and in the standard mode, the ratio of pure to wastewater is 3:1.

The wastewater can be used for washing dishes, watering flowers, and mopping. The secondary RO filter element protects the main RO filter element. It also comes with an RO anti-clogging separation technology, which can offer around five years of long-term performance without degradation.

It contains eight levels of deep filtration, which can effectively filter out harmful substances such as bacteria, heavy metals, disinfection products, and deeply purify the water quality to meet the water quality requirements of direct drinking water.

The use of a new 8-cavity pump design can effectively improve the water supply efficiency. By reducing the speed of the pump while balancing the working torque of the pump, the noise and vibration of the pump have also been effectively reduced.

The Mi Water Purifier 1200G comes with pure water backflushing technology. When it’s idle, the water will flow back to the original water source to ensure that the pure water end of the RO membrane is circulated and flushed to prevent wastewater infiltration.

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OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G goes on sale in India: Check out launch offers

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 20, 2021

Last week, OPPO announced the OPPO Reno6 series in India. As scheduled, the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G is now on sale in the country. Let’s take a look at the device’s price, availability, and launch offers in this article.

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The OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G (review) comes in a single 12GB + 256GB storage configuration in India. The handset is available in two colors – Aurora and Stellar Black. As far as cost is concerned, it carries a price tag of ₹39,990.

The device is on sale in India since 12 AM today on Flipkart. It can be also bought from leading offline retail stores across the country.

Launch offers include up to ₹4000 cashback on HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Bank Credit Cards/ Debit Cards EMI transactions. This offer is valid until July 30.

Similarly, buyers can avail a 15% instant cashback while paying through PayTM, ₹4000 cashback on Bajaj Finserv EMI, and ONE EMI Cashback offer from IDFC First Bank. All the leading financiers also offer zero down payment scheme and long tenure EMI scheme on purchase of this phone.

Further, customers can also avail an exchange bonus of ₹3000 until July 30 along with a ‘Complete Damage Protection’ plan for 180 days. Interested customers can also avail ‘Asusred buyback’ offer. With this, buyers can get up to 80% of their phone’s value if they plan to return it within 12 months.

Flipkart is also giving away ‘Supercoins’ worth ₹1000 for 1 hour each day on July 27 and 28. Last but not least, OPPO is also offering discounts on OPPO Watch (₹2000 off), OPPO Enco X (₹1000 off), and OPPO Enco W31 (₹1500 off) when bought along with the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G.

Realme GT Master Edition White color option teased by the company ahead of launch tomorrow

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Jeet

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Jul 20, 2021

Realme is all set to hold a new product launch event tomorrow at 02:00 PM local time in China where the company will announce Realme GT Master Edition series phones, designed by Master Naoto Fukasawa.

The China-based smartphone maker has today shared a new teaser poster for the upcoming device which confirms that the Realme GT Master Edition will also come in a White color option. It seems to be a plain white color and the phone’s photo showcases a vertical camera module in the top-left corner with three camera sensors.

Earlier, the company had revealed a Dark Grey color option for the upcoming smartphone, describing the design as the “travel suitcase design.” The back panel of the phone has a three-dimensional 3D plain leather process, an integrated starburst lens of the same color as the body, and an aluminum alloy metal frame.

The device is the Realme RMX3361 which was recently approved by TENAA. In terms of specifications, the smartphone is expected to come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.

In the camera department, the device is said to boast a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 selfie camera and a 64-megapixel triple rear camera setup which also includes an 8-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor. The device runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Realme UI 2.0 custom interface and packs a 4,300mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging technology.

The phone will reportedly come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. There’s also another variant (Realme RMX3366) with a 6.55-inch AMOLED Full-HD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 870 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of internal storage.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4, Xiaomi CC 11 appear on TENAA; key specs revealed

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Pranav Sawant

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Jul 20, 2021

Rumors are rife that Xiaomi will launch a bunch of new devices in the second half of this year. One of the much-anticipated smartphones touted to launch has to be the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4. The phone had piled up several leaks and now it has finally appeared on TENAA. Additionally, the Xiaomi CC series, which everyone thought might be dead is getting a new device, dubbed Xiaomi CC 11.

So far, we’ve learned that model number 2106118C belongs to the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4. Now, the phone has appeared on TENAA confirming its presence. But, unfortunately, there’s nothing that firmly confirms its specs sheet. The listing also misses the ID images, which we can expect to see soon.

On the other hand, Xiaomi CC’s product manager, Wei Siqi took it to social media confirming the launch of new generation CC series phones. According to him, the upcoming Xiaomi CC phones will launch in the third quarter of this year. Interestingly, a CC branded phone which is said to carry the 2107119DC has also appeared on TENAA. Just like the Mi Mix 4, this listing also misses on ID images.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Specifications(Expected)

Apart from the listing, the Mi Mix 4’s specs were leaked by a Weibo tipster. The smartphone is touted to feature a 6.67-inch OLED panel with curved edges. Xiaomi is said to opt for a custom-made panel for the Mix 4 smartphone with unique viewing angles.

One of the major highlights of the device will be the in-display selfie camera. The device will boast a triple rear camera system with a 50MP Samsung GN1 primary lens.

Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to come powered by a flagship chipset, likely the Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC, and will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 onboard storage. It is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery with a whopping 120W fast charging support.

Xiaomi Mi CC 11 Specifications(Expected)

The specs for the Xiaomi Mi CC 11 are scarce but what we know is the series will have two phones – Mi CC 11 and CC 11 Pro. The CC 11 is likely to come powered by either the Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G chipset. On the other hand, the CC 11 Pro is expected to draw power from the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

The vanilla model is expected to feature a 90Hz refresh rate OLED panel and a 64MP triple rear camera system.

Regarding the launch dates, the phones are expected to launch next month in China.

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G rumor roundup: Specs, Price, Colors & More – What to Expect!

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Pranav Sawant

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Jul 20, 2021

After the success of the original Nord, OnePlus is all geared up to launch its second budget-centric smartphone dubbed the OnePlus Nord 2. While the launch is scheduled for July 22, rumors about the phone have been all over the Internet. With so many leaks, it is hard to keep a track of what’s expected from a particular device. So today, we are rounding up all the rumors circulating the Nord 2.

OnePlus Nord 2 Rumor Round-Up: What to Expect?

Display and Design

Out of all the leaks, the most recent Nord 2 phone renders give us a clear idea of the phone’s design. Unlike, the predecessor, the upcoming Nord will borrow design elements from the flagship OnePlus 9 series.

The smartphone is said to feature a 6.43-inch punch-hole AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is a 90Hz refresh rate panel that will double up as an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Cameras on the Nord 2 5G

As for the optics, the smartphone is touted to have a similar camera island as the OnePlus 9. It will feature a triple rear camera system with two lenses placed vertically and the third lens and the LED flash placed horizontally beneath the first two lenses.

The setup will be led by a 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP tertiary camera. Upfront, it will boast a 32MP selfie camera at the top left.

Hardware and Software

Back in April, leaks claimed that the Nord 2 smartphone will come powered by a MediaTek Dimensity SoC. The flagship Dimensity 1200 SoC was expected to be paired with a base 8GB of RAM on the phone.

Recently, OnePlus officially confirmed that the device is coming with the Dimensity 1200 Soc. Later, it was also seen in a few benchmarks. The smartphone scored 203.1K on the AI benchmark, which is slightly higher than other phones powering the same chipset. This is primarily because OnePlus has revealed that it will be using a customized Dimensity 1200 in the phone, which will be AI-boosted.

OnePlus has made it clear that the upcoming Nord 2 will be the first device to feature an integrated codebase with ColorOS. Interestingly, the entire UI won’t change, in fact, there won’t be any noticeable changes in the user interface and users will get the same old speed and fluidity in day-to-day usage.

The Chinese tech giant has also confirmed that the phone will be running OxygenOS v11.3 based on Android 12. And, it will be getting only two major Android updates.

Color variants of the Nord 2 5G

A renowned tipster named Ishan Agarwal recently shared high-resolution renders of the OnePlus Nord 2, and it seems to come in three colors – Blue Haze, Gray Sierra, and Green Woods.

Earlier today, a fresh leak from Evan Blass showcased the fourth color of the phone, i.e. Red.

Pricing and Availability –

The OnePlus Nord 2 is reported to start at ₹31,999 for the base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, whereas, the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant will likely cost you ₹34,999. This would be a major price hike from the predecessor’s ₹24,999 starting price.

Once the phone is unveiled on July 22, we can expect it to go on sale by the end of this month.

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