A few months ago, Google launched its second true wireless earphones in the market — Pixel Buds A which carries a starting price of $99.99. Google was expected to launch a premium offering, a successor to the Pixel Buds 2 but instead, the company announced an affordable variant in the form of Pixel Buds A.
Now, the technology giant has stopped selling the original Pixel Buds, its first true wireless earphones in the market. The company is yet to confirm the discontinuation through an official statement but the product has disappeared from the company’s online store in the United States, confirming the development.
And not only Google’s online store, but the Pixel Buds are also not available for purchase through other stores like Best Buy. However, there’s a refurbished version of the headset available for purchase but it’s carrying a hefty price tag.
It will be interesting to see what Google has planned for its upcoming true wireless earphones to compete against the likes of Apple AirPods 3 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2. We expect the search engine giant to launch a successor to the Pixel Buds pretty soon with some premium features like Active Noise Cancellation.
The Google Pixel Buds A comes in two color options — Clearly White and Dark Olive. It comes with features like Adaptive Sound and can automatically adjust the volume to fit your surroundings. There are touch-based controls for answering calls and control playback by simply tapping on the buds. The earbuds are rated IPX4, so you don’t have to worry about rain or sweat. The battery life is around 5 hours (2.5 hours for calls) and goes up to 24 hours with the charging case.
Update: A fresh leak by the same tipster has revealed that the V2141A Vivo phone will launch as the iQOO 8. It will be equipped with a screen that offers 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution, Snapdragon 888 Plus, 12 GB RAM + 4 GB virtual RAM, and 256 GB storage, OriginOS 1.0 based Android 11 OS. Some of these specs are mentioned on the leaked screenshot shared by the leaker.
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An iQOO official released a teaser video to hint that the company will be holding an unveiling event in China on Aug. 4. It also hinted that it may announce the iQOO 8 series on the said date. A new Weibo post by reliable tipster Digital Chat Station reveals what to expect from the iQOO 8 lineup.
The tipster claimed that the iQOO 8 series could be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. As it is known, the SD888+ that offers up to 3GHz processing speeds is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 888 that max out at 2.84GHz. It remains to be seen whether the company manages to launch the iQOO 8 is the world’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chip.
He added that as compared to the previous generation, the iQOO 8 series will offer users a larger display and better fast charging capabilities. Unfortunately, he did not share specific information on the innards of the iQOO 8.
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Recently, a couple of new Vivo phones such as V2130A, V2133A, and V2141A were spotted in the database of the CMIIT authority. Probably, these models may belong to the upcoming iQOO 8 series and the Vivo X70 lineup. Hopefully, newer reports will confirm the identities of these models in the coming days.
iQOO 8 is expected to replace the Snapdragon 888 powered iQOO 7 that debuted at the beginning of this year. It came with specs like a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a 4,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel triple camera unit.
Smartphone manufacturers have been focusing on the fast charging technology for their premium devices for the past few years and it seems that the development in this direction isn’t going to stop anytime soon.
OPPO has been one of the leading players when it comes to fast-charging technology and the company has today announced that it has another major development in mobile charging technology. The Chinese company has confirmed through a poster that details about the same will be revealed on 22nd July.
In the poster shared by OPPO on Weibo, it reads: “From 22.5W to 125W, can mobile phone charging only get faster and faster?” It also adds that the company will talk about something other than “fast.”
Last year, OPPO had unveiled its 125W Super Flash Charging Technology that can charge a 4,000mAh battery-powered smartphone up to 41 percent within five minutes and can fully charge the device in 20 minutes.
The technology is built on the existing 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging protocol. The VOOC charging protocol has always focused on increasing the current (instead of the voltage) to increase the total wattage. It is also compatible with the previous versions like SuperVOOC and VOOC protocols.
While the technology was announced last year, the company is yet to incorporate this fast charging solution in its smartphones and the upcoming announcement could be related to that. Recently, ‘Digital Chat Station’ had revealed that the OPPO 125W Super Fast Charging Technology is undergoing reliability and aging tests at the Huizhou factory.
Are we finally getting the 125W fast charging support in a commercial smartphone? To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official event on 22nd July which is just a few days away. So, stay tuned!
Back in May, OPPO teased a smartwatch during the Reno6 launch event in China. Several details of the OPPO Watch 2 had also appeared on Weibo around the same time. Today, the company released a poster to reveal that the OPPO Watch 2 will be announced at 3 PM (local time) on July 27 in China.
The launch poster does not reveal anything about the specifications and features of the Watch 2. In May, XDA Developers had revealed that model numbers such as OW20W3 and OW20W1 belong to the 46mm edition of the Watch 2. It also mentioned that the 46mm variant will arrive in three colors like Dust Gray, Mine Shaft, and Steel Blue.
It further revealed that the model number OP20W2 model number belongs to the smaller 42mm variant. This model is expected to arrive in colors like Mine Shaft, Gold Sand, Water Leaf, and Matisse.
The OPPO Watch from last year was the company’s first device in the smartwatch market. It was powered by the Snapdragon Wear 3100 chip, and it ran on Wear OS in global markets. In China, it came with ColorOS.
As far as the Watch 2 is concerned, it is expected to arrive with the newer Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC and an Apollo 4s secondary chip. While its global version is likely to run on Wear OS, its Chinese edition could be running on an OS based on Android 8.1. The Watch 2 may offer 16 GB of native storage, which is twice more than its predecessor model.
The Watch 2 is likely to sport a square-shaped dial like its predecessor. It is expected to offer features like new watch faces, a stress detection function, a new OPPO Relax app, and LTE support through e-SIM. The company is also said to be working on a smartwatch called the OPPO Watch Free, but nothing much is known about it.
Apple is expected to unleash the iPhone 13 series in September this year. Since the launch is not too far away, the rumor mill is actively leaking information on the next-generation iPhones. Fresh information that has emerged on DigiTimes does not talk about the iPhone 13 lineup, but the next generation iPhone SE arriving next year. Recently, well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that the iPhone SE will be equipped with an updated processor. The new report also supports this claim and mentions that it may launch in the first half of 2022.
The new report states that the Cupertino-based firm is now hiring chip probing specialists through its partner Xintec. While Xintec is known as a subsidiary of TSMC, it has been supplying components to Apple since the time it launched the first iPhone SE back in 2016.
iPhone SE 3 concept renders
The iPhone SE 2022 (or the iPhone SE 3) is expected to feature an Apple A14 Bionic processor that fueled the iPhone 12 series last year. The company is expected to advertise as the most affordable 5G-ready iPhone.
Probably, there will not be any major design on the third-generation iPhone SE. Hence, it may continue to sport a 4.7-inch display with thick bezels and the good old Touch ID sensor. The other details of the device are under wraps.
The iPhone SE 2020 has a 4.7-inch IPS LCD screen that offers 750 x 1334 pixels, an Apple A13 Bionic chip, 3 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 1,821mAh battery. For photography, it has a 7-megapixel selfie camera and a 12-megapixel rear camera with OIS support. It was introduced with a pricing of $399.
ACEFAST from Shenzhen Houshuxia Technology Co., Ltd. could be a new addition to your list of choices. The Chinese brand is working to achieve full online and offline sales coverage through online websites and other popular trade channels.
ACEFAST specializes in smartphone and tablet accessories. Their main line of products includes Wall chargers. Wireless charging enabled Smartphone holders, Car
chargers, TWS earphones, USB cables, and more.
ACEFAST Accessories for your Smartphones
ACEFAST designs and delivers essential smartphone accessories. In a time when
companies ditch chargers to save the environment (or make a profit), brands like
ACEFAST comes into the picture, offering you plenty of options for your beloved gadget.
ACEFAST Wall Chargers
Wall chargers are must-have accessories for a mobile device. And ACEFAST has designed Wall chargers that meet consumer requirements from different
parts of the globe. Their line of wall chargers includes multiport chargers in the following
configurations.
Dual USB-C + USB-A
USB-C + USB-A
Dual USB-C
These wall chargers are equipped with Quick Charge 3.0 with a maximum power
delivery of up to 65W. ACEFAST does make them in different configurations to meet the
wall plug standards of the EU, US, CN, and UK. The brand also provides detailed guides
and power ratings for these products in their manuals.
Car Chargers
Cars are yet another world in which we spent most of our time. And since Wall chargers are not rated to work inside a vehicle, so we must have an alternative. Acefast has multiple car chargers offering charging to 2-3 devices on the go.
You could get a charger that comes equipped with two USB-C ports and a single USB-A
port to ensure seamless connectivity. The higher power rating and the unique metallic
design of these chargers ensure quick charging for all connected devices without the
hassle of heating up. Users could monitor the charging rate using the included split-screen
digital display.
ACEFAST is yet to launch the 72W car charger, so we wonder how well it
competes with the competitors. You could also get the 66W car chargers that are ready
to be shipped. The number of USB ports varies on the model you purchase.
Smartphone holders
Many users like using their mapping applications on their smartphones. In such cases, Smartphone holders are available in the market that lets us dock our phones onto the handlebar of our bikes or the dash of our cars. However, providing enough juice to these smartphones might be a challenge, as we’d have to route the USB cable in ways that won’t compromise our driving.
ACEFAST has the solution to our problem, you can charge your phone wirelessly using the dock. You could buy a desktop holder for your home use or car mounts for your road trips. These holders can wirelessly charge your smartphone with a peak power of up to 15W. You could either get the sleek magnetic holder or the clamped holder for a better grip. You can hook up a smartphone of up to 6.7 inches to any of these docks.
TWS Headphones
True wireless earbuds are one of the inspiring inventions of the decade. These tiny buds
keep a low profile and are great for every occasion. Be it for a party or a meeting, TWS
headphones have become the standard for Bluetooth headphones.
ACEFAST headphones use Bluetooth v5.0 for fast and uninterrupted connectivity. Two mics on each earbud ensure good speech quality during all your conversations while providing
sufficient external noise cancellation. These buds are IPX6 rated, meaning you could take
them to the pool or your daily shower. When fully charged, each bud would give you roughly 4-5 hours of playback, and you can stretch it to 20 hours with the backup of the included case. The 3-layer structure of the earbud driver ensures good audio quality that you usually get from a more expensive brand.
Cables
Being a company that concentrates on developing wall chargers and accessories, it makes sense that ACEFAST offers USB and Audio cables too. The user can grab them from a plethora of colors and types.
These include.
USB-A to Micro-USB charging/data cable.
USB-A to USB-C charging/data cable.
USB-C to USB-C charging/data cable.
USB-A to lightning (for those iPhones) charging/data cable.
USB-C to lightning (again, for those modern iPhones) charging/data cable.
USB-C to 3.5mm male audio connector.
USB-C to 3.5mm female audio connector.
Lightning to 3.5mm female audio connector.
These cables use a food-grade silicone material as their outer layer. It gives a softer skin-friendly design that won’t fold into a mesh. So you’ll get some pretty durable USB and Audio cables to meet your daily needs. ACEFAST produces USB cables that are rated to handle the power of up to 100W. The included USB cables of the wall chargers are also capable of delivering power up to 100W.
So that was all you need to know about the new accessory brand called ACEFAST. The company already has a partnership with the e-commerce giant Amazon to ship its products to over eight countries. It includes major markets like the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Japan.
You can also contact the company if you wish to be a retailer.
Xiaomi is expected to announce the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets in August. Probably, the company may announce the new tablets along with the Mi C11, Mi MIX 4, and the MIUI 13 in the coming month. A poster of the tablet has appeared on Weibo to reveal its design and key specs.
The poster reveals that the Mi Pad 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 860, which is the same chip that fuels the POCO X3 Pro smartphone. The back panel of the tablet seems to be equipped with a pair of cameras and an LED flash.
The front view of the Mi Pad 5 shows that it is equipped with ultra-thin bezels, which seems too good to be true for a tablet. The screen supports a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
According to a recent leak, the company may announce the Mi Pad 5 variant featuring the Snapdragon 870 chipset first. This model is expected to arrive with a 48-megapixel main camera and is likely to carry support for 67W fast charging.
The variant featuring the Snapdragon 860 may arrive a bit later. It is expected to house a 12-megapixel primary camera and a much slower 22.5W rapid charging tech. Both models are likely to come equipped with an 11-inch (10.95-inch) display. It is speculated that a new Xiaomi device with model number 2017119DC that has approval from the TENAA authority recently could be one of the Mi Pad 5 series tablets.
Rumors have it that Xiaomi may announce the Mi MIX 4 flagship phone in China in August along with other products like the MIUI 13, Mi CC11, and Mi Pad 5. Well ahead of the launch, a tipster from China has leaked the key specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi flagship.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 specifications (Rumored)
The leak reveals that the Mi MIX 4 will be sporting a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display with curved edges, Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery. The OLED screen will come integrated with an in-display selfie camera.
The Mi MIX 4 is expected to arrive with support for 120W rapid charging and 70W or 80W fast wireless charging. The back panel of the phone will have a triple camera setup led by a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1s camera.
Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha concept phone
It is unlikely to feature a secondary display like the Mi 11 Ultra 5G. The device is expected to come equipped with Micron’s uMCP5, which is an integrated chip for LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1. The Mi MIX 4 is expected to weigh around 226 grams. Readers are advised to digest the leak with a grain of salt as its authenticity could not be confirmed.
A recent leak claimed that the Mi MIX 4 will be able to offer a truly full-screen experience as its in-display camera will not be visible to the naked eye. The Mi MIX 4’s screen could be a custom-made panel that will deliver a unique viewing experience. It is believed that the M2016118C device that has popped in the database of China’s TENAA certification site could be the next Mi MIX series. The flagship is likely to be priced around 6,000 Yuan (~$924).
Tech giant Samsung has unveiled the most compelling version yet of its The Wall microLED TV. The microLED TV was unveiled in its home market of Korea and a few selected countries across the world. It features 8K resolution and a higher display refresh rate than its predecessor.
The gigantic screen of the Samsung Wall microLED TV measures over 1,000 inches, thus creating a truly expansive canvas for showcasing content that could be appropriately scaled, up to 16K resolution. It is a modular display and is slimmer, with a 120Hz display refresh rate. The Samsung Wall (IWA) provides boundless opportunities for businesses to showcase their content. The TV will provide greater color clarity, easy installation, and features a retooled and improved Micro AI processor that optimizes videos for better content upscaling and removes noise from videos. Samsung uses Black Seal and Ultra Chroma technologies to output more compelling videos. The TV also features HDR10+, Eye Comfort mode, and implements wireless docking connections.
The 2021 Samsung Wall microLED TV could be installed in several crucial locations, as its microLED panel design means easier installation even in ceilings and other seemingly difficult settings. The goal of Samsung is to create an unforgettable customer experience for businesses that may deploy the Wall microLED TV, which can provide a dynamic display projecting the core values of excellence and satisfaction. This latest addition to Samsung’s extensive lineup of cutting-edge and innovative designs guarantees unrivaled picture quality and an overall immersive experience for viewers of the very versatile TV display.
The Samsung 2021 The Wall microLED TV is already available in select markets globally, and there is scant information about the pricing details of the very expansive slim, and versatile TV. The selected markets in which the TV is also available have not also been highlighted.
There have been reports that Sony’s Xperia 1 III flagship will receive only one OS update. The news has spread like wildfire and Sony has received backlash. It turns out that isn’t the case and the Japanese manufacturer has clarified the matter.
In a statement to GSMArena, Sony said the info about the Xperia 1 III receiving only one Android OS upgrade and two years of security patch is incorrect. It clarified that the flagship will be supported for two years and it plans to update the OS more than once during the period.
We can deduce from Sony’s statement that the Xperia 1 III will receive Android 12 and Android 13. However, the chance for an Android 14 update is slim as software support for the device will likely have ended by the time the new OS update arrives.
Sony’s statement reaffirms that its software support hasn’t improved especially for its flagships considering competitors such as Samsung and OnePlus will be offering three OS upgrades for their own flagships. Samsung will even offer four years of security updates for several of its phones.
The Xperia 1 III costs $1299 and will go on sale in August since it was announced back in April. It has a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a Snapdragon 888 processor under its hood along with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage.
Cameras are one of the highlights of the phone. The main rear camera is a 12MP f/2.2 sensor and it brings along a 12MP ultrawide angle camera and a 12MP variable telephoto camera. There is also an iTOF 3D camera for accurate and fast autofocus. There are tons of camera features built into the camera app and even a dedicated shutter button on the side. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor.
Audio is another strong suit of the phone. It has an audio jack, front-facing stereo speakers with 360° Reality Audio, and Spatial Sound. Sony will ship orders with a free pair of its WF-1000XM3 wireless noise-canceling earbuds.
There is a 4500mAh battery inside the phone and it supports fast charging. Users will be able to charge the battery up to 50% in 30 minutes. There is also wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. One neat feature the phone has is that when playing games and you have your charging cable plugged in, rather than charge the battery and cause the device to heat up, the system draws power from the adapter.
Other features are an IPX5/IPX8 water-resistant rating, IP6X dustproof rating, dual SIM hybrid, Gorilla Glass Victus on the front, and Gorilla Glass 6 on the rear, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wi-Fi 6.
Mobvoi keeps expanding its product portfolio with new categories. The manufacturer which is best known for its TicWatch line of smartwatches has added earphones, a security camera, a treadmill, and a smart light to its lineup. Now, its latest product is an AI recorder.
The Mobvoi AI Recorder is a portable recorder that features an AI-powered transcription technology that can convert recorded conversations into editable and shareable text. Mobvoi says it will even break long speeches up into paragraphs and that the accuracy rate is as high as 94% “in a normal situation”.
Using Neural Machine Translation, the recorder will also create a transcript summary and extract keywords in the conversation. Users will be able to make corrections to the transcript while listening to the recording via a special website. The transcripts can be exported in various common formats.
Mobvoi says the recorder uses a dual-microphone noise cancellation technology and an advanced AGC algorithm to reduce background noise.
The Mobvoi AI Recorder has 16GB of storage which can provide 500 hours of recording. Users also get 200 hours of free cloud storage space. There is a 300mAh built-in battery that will provide up to 10 hours of recording time and up to 40 days in standby mode. It has a USB-C port and connects via Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi, though the latter is recommended for transfer because it is faster. Supported audio formats are OGG and MP3.
The recorder is already available for purchase on Mobvoi’s website for $99. It comes in gray, weighs 20 grams, and can easily fit in your pocket.
Xiaomi Smart Life recently announced that the sales of the Mi Walkie-Talkies have exceeded 2 million units. The company equally unveiled a new commemorative edition of the Mi Walkie-Talkie to mark this milestone.
The Mi Walkie-Talkie was first launched in 2017 and won the Japanese Good Design award that year. The Good Design award, together with the iF Design award, the Red Dot award, and the IDEA award, are known as the four major global design awards. Xiaomi followed up with the MIJIA Walkie-Talkie 1S in October 2018. In April 2019, the company updated the lineup with the Mijia Walkie-Talkie 2. Xiaomi’s Mi Walkie-Talkie Lite was the last model launched in September 2020. The core quality of the products include their affordable pricing and a minimalist yet sleek design. The prices range from 129 yuan (~$20) to 449 yuan (~$69).
In terms of the design, the Mi Walkie-Talkie models focus on the word “minimalist”. The entire body has only a few buttons and a clear screen for easy operation. At the same time, it is manufactured using a highly difficult one-piece molding process and ultrasonic welding technology.
In terms of communication function, the product adopts a universal antenna interface design. You can change antennas of different lengths according to your needs to get a longer call distance and it can be connected to the app on the mobile phone to be used as an intercom.
The new Xiaomi Walkie-talkie Commemorative Limited Edition comes in red and blue colours only. Only 2 million sets will be available but the pricing and availability details are yet to be announced.
In recent weeks audio products manufacturer Boult has been on the news radar due to some of its impressive devices being unveiled or slated for an upcoming launch. The Boult Audio Freepods Pro TWS Earbuds now joins the list with its India unveiling. The truly wireless earbuds can be gotten in India via Flipkart for a starting price of Rs. 1,299 (~$18), and the offer comes with a one-year warranty on the device. The Boult Audio Freepods Pro has a strong battery that can give 8 hours of unbridled listening to audio content, and this can be dragged further to 32 hours when the device is attached to its charging case. Three color variants will be available for the device, namely Black, Blue, and White. The Freepods Pro features an in-ear design incorporating a solid ergonomic experience for enhanced listening to audio content. The extended bass output is assured with the Freepods Pro’s large drivers. You can charge the device quickly via USB-C, and Boult says you are guaranteed 100 minutes of entertainment on a 10-minute charge.
The Boult Audio Freepods Pro TWS earbuds have touch control support, making it possible to control several tasks, including calls, playback, and Voice Assistant tasks, seamlessly. The Micro-subwoofer provides a powerful bass output, while the device is water-resistant with an IPX5 rating. The latest TWS earbuds from Boult also support Bluetooth version 5.0 connectivity.
As per the price, the Boult Audio Freepods Pro TWS Earbuds will retail in India for Rs. 1,299 (~$18). This seems as low as it can get. The pricing decision may be aimed at attracting a wider array of customers within the budget-end of the consumer spectrum in India.
Samsung has been working hard to make foldable smartphones mainstream by making them more affordable as the upcoming devices are expected to be priced lower than their predecessors. Apart from pricing, the features and functionalities also play a major role in making smartphones popular and Samsung has few tricks up its sleeves.
Earlier this month, the South Korean giant’s patent (via Patently Apple) revealed that Samsung could be working on a new foldable smartphone concept that uses special programmable function buttons and gestures. The illustrations filed along with the patent hints at the possible positioning of the button as well as the expansion of the feature to the flip-style phones.
While it’s not explicitly mentioned, the button is expected to be physical but they are implied by way of user gesture controls. Explaining this, Samsung says: “In one embodiment, the gesture input signal may be related to finger movements (for example, finger movement patterns). For example, a swipe gesture input signal may be generated through a swipe gesture.”
In another example, Samsung notes that the swipe gesture may be finger movements in the unfolded state of the electronic device involving touching a specific section of the first side surface 200c, moving in the positive y-axis direction or negative y-axis direction, and releasing. The swipe gesture enables key input signals to be sequentially generated through the first edge keys arranged on the first side surface 200c, and these key input signals may be recognized as a swipe gesture input signal.
Doogee N40 Pro, the upcoming budget device from Doogee is all set to steal the market in China. As per the official information, the company will launch the device on July 26th via AliExpress. The original retail price is $169.99, but the first 500 buyers can grab it for $129.99 between July 26th and 28th under launch discount.
Quite eager to know the device internals? Well, let’s have a look. The Doogee N40 Pro boasts a 6380mAh battery. Despite the huge battery, it is quite a slim smartphone with 9.9mm thinness. Flaunting a classic design with a leather-like feel on the back, the device wouldn’t feel so cheap in hand. There is a 16MP selfie camera present in the 6.52-inch punch-hole display.
At its heart, the Doogee N40 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core chipset. It comes in 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card.
The fast and convenient fingerprint sensor makes data easily accessible after unlocking. If you’re a photography enthusiast, then the quad-rear camera of the Doogee N40 will be a +0 +0 deal-breaker. Precisely, the smartphone houses a 20MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, an 8MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens.
The device will start retailing for the introductory deal price of $129.99. Interested users can head over to the AliExpress Sales page for discount offers. To be precise, lucky 50 users visiting the page will get a $30 coupon, 150 will get a $20 discount, and 300 will get a $10 coupon as an additional benefit between 26th and 28th July.
Last but not least, Doogee is running a giveaway campaign by which 10 lucky winners stand a chance to take home N40 Pro smartphones or CS2 Pro smartwatches. Visit the official Doogee website to learn more about the giveaway.
It has been reported that the Mi Pad 5 tablet from Xiaomi will come in multiple configurations. There will be a high-end version powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset while a less-powerful model will feature the Snapdragon 860 processor. A new leak has revealed that both versions will be launched separately.
According to the Weibo user that goes by @熊猫很禿然, the Mi Pad 5 with a Snapdragon 870 processor will arrive first. This model will not only have a more powerful processor but also have a 48MP main camera and support for 67W fast wired charging.
The Snapdragon 860 version which will arrive later and cost less will have a 12MP main camera and a much slower 22.5W fast charging technology. We have also heard reports of a version of the tablet with a Snapdragon 768G but much is not known about this variant.
Leaks have revealed that the Mi Pad 5 series will have an 11-inch display with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Xiaomi is also expected to launch a 5G version of the Snapdragon 870-powered model but the lower-end models may stick to Wi-Fi.
Lots of fans are anticipating the new Mi Pad tablet which is not surprising since the last model, the Mi Pad 4 was released back in 2018.
Towode Smart Fingerprint Lock which generally retails for $40 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $10.91 only at AliExpress. This is a limited stock offer.
It Will remain locked even after the battery runs out of power
Lightweight and highly portable
Generally retailing for $40 you can now buy Towode Smart Fingerprint Lock at a massively discounted price of $10.91 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is a limited stock offer. The price mentioned is applicable to one single lock in a Black or Grey color variant. So place your order asap.
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Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch embodies the perfect combination of design and technology. Its simple yet graceful design is reflected through the 1.34-inch reflective color display and delicate markers surrounded by a hand-polished ceramic bezel.
The smartwatch is 50m water-resistant. This means you can dive into a swimming pool or swim in the open seas without worrying about damaging the smartwatch. Moreover, the multiple sports mode function gives more than 16 different activity tracking options, making the watch suitable for almost everyone. Run, Walk, Swimming, Triathlon, Trail Run, Climb, Soccer, Tennis, etc are some of the modes available along with daily activity tracking.
The highlight of Amazfit Stratos is its VO2max Fitness Level Analysis. This premium function gives you important physiological information which is generally used by professional athletes. With this function, you can take your training to the next level and get professional and tailored guidance for your fitness and athletic goals.
The smartwatch comes with 5-day battery life on normal mode and a 35-hour battery life on a continuous sports mode. Additionally, the onboard music function lets you leave your phone behind as you can simply store your favorite music on the smartwatch and then enjoy it via Bluetooth headphones.
Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch is the winner of the RedDot Design Award 2018 and the Good Design Award 2018. Generally retailing at $130, you can now buy Amazfit Stratos for a discounted price of $71.07 only at AliExpress. This is a limited period offer. So place your order asap.
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Chinese internet giant Tencent has snapped up Sheffield-based UK games developer Sumo. Tencent is pursuing an expansionist drive that has already put it as the second-largest video game group in terms of revenue just behind Sony. The deal announced by Tencent is valued at $1.27 billion and will continue to push the Chinese company to the summit of global video games production and sales.
Tencent recently came under scrutiny in China after it sought to merge two video streaming sites DouYu and Huya. The Chinese market regulator blocked the move on possible breach of the country’s antitrust laws. Tencent has also had a very successful run with a number of its video games, some of which have high-profile mobile versions, like Call of Duty.
The company has several chart-topping video games that continue to drive the growth of its portfolio. The purchase is bound to boost Tencent’s global outlook, as it would add several of Sumo’s highly successful video games to its repertoire. Sumo has 14 studios spread across five countries, where it develops its video games.
Tencent holds an 8.75% stake in Sumo, and it is the second-largest shareholder of the company. Sumo had continued on a rising trajectory since 2017 when it was listed on the London Stock Exchange. The gaming provider’s shareholders will enjoy some impressive buyback of their shares in the deal with Tencent. Each share of Sumo has now appreciated 43% from its previous valuation, and a premium of $5.13 per share will be paid to shareholders of Sumo.
The move by Tencent is the second major deal involving a UK company after Electronics Arts (EA) snapped Codemaster within the past year. There has not been any report of a counteroffer at this time; hence it is unlikely that the deal would crumble. However, there could be some level of uncertainty in the regulatory regime of the company, due to the risks and uncertainties in the Chinese regulatory regime.
The Nothing ear (1) earbuds will launch later this month as the first product from Carl Pei’s new startup. The pair of wireless earbuds will come with a transparent design, one we have not seen in this product space before. Ahead of its release, a new render that shows the case has surfaced online.
The image is from StockX, an online marketplace that started with selling sneakers. Nothing has partnered with the store to sell 100 units via the platform’s DropX auction. As of the time of writing, the highest bid is €437 which is more than four times the €99 price it will sell for when it launches on July 27.
The case of the Nothing ear (1) earbuds is shaped like a square with rounded corners. The top appears to be completely see-through while the bottom has some bit of white plastic that covers the internals including the battery. The case has a round button which is most likely for pairing and right beside it is a USB-C port. The magnets that are built into the case are also visible. We can’t say if the case will support wireless charging as the coil may be buried underneath the opaque white plastic.
While the design of the Nothing Ear (1) will receive mixed reviews, we are pretty sure it will get people talking.
It has been confirmed that the earbuds will have active noise cancellation (ANC) and each one will have three high-definition microphones.
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