Upcoming Nokia XR20, Nokia 6310 bags Bluetooth SIG approval

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Jul 7, 2021

Xiaomi‘s efforts over the years in trying to ramp up sales have continued to gain traction. Not only is the brand the numberone in the smartphone and TV segment in India, it is also one of the leading brand in China. A recent research shows that the company is also the leading name in the second-hand smartphone market in China. The Chinese tech giant has again added another feature to its cap with an impress run in India’s premium smartphone market.

The company recently amplified this information but the research which revealed the progress in this segment was carried out by market research firm Counterpoint. The stats is contained in Counterpoint’s May 2021 market tracker. According to the report, Xiaomi cornered about 14% share of the market in the 20K-45K category. This places the company in a good pedestal as one of the leading and fastest-growing premium smartphone brands.

Xiaomi’s drive to enter into the premium phone segment, began with the Mi 10 series. The drive was continued with the latest crop of premium smartphones such as Mi 10i, Mi 11X, and Mi 11X Pro which have been released in India. It should be noted that the brand went from just 3% market share in the premium segment as at October 2020 to ~14% in May 2021, representing a massive growth.

The growth of Mi India in the premium segment is a reflection of th econfidentce that the brand commands presently, which in turn is the product of the brand’s assiduous effort in churning out cost-effective and drable products.

Xiaomi India’s head, Manu Kumar Jain, commenting on the success of the Mi smartphones in the premium segment stated that; “With Mi, we have focused on bringing breakthrough technologies and setting newer benchmarks for mobile innovation. With the launch of the Mi 10 and Mi 11 series in the market, we have empowered our users with a premium experience, on the back of superior design, best in class features and functionality. It is because of the trust of our consumers and Mi Fans that we have been able to reduce the gap with one of the leading premium smartphone brands. While these are early growth numbers, we are overwhelmed to see consumers upgrading to premium devices under the Mi portfolio. As we continue to grow in the market, we will look at bringing more powerful devices, and work towards making Mi a premium aspirational brand in India.”

The company’s drive in the premium segment this year began with the Mi 10i which emerged as the brand’s best-selling 5G device under 25K. The Mi 11X series was also released, registering business worth INR 300 crore in just 45 days of launch. To further ramp its share in this segment, Xiaomi will be releasing the Mi 11 Ultra flagship in India today. The premium smartphone will be available exclusively on Mi.com and Mi Homes.

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Alleged OPPO gaming smartphone’s design appears through patent filing

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Jul 7, 2021

OPPO may enter the gaming smartphone market in the near future. The reason behind it is that 91mobiles has come across OPPO’s EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) patent listing that showcases a design of what appears to be a gaming smartphone. The renders of the unannounced phone available in the patent filing have revealed what to expect from it.

The renders that can be found in the patent filings show that its appearance will appear similar to the other gaming smartphones such as the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 5. Hence, it seems that it could end up as a gaming-centric smartphone.

The front view of the phone reveals that its screen does not have a punch-hole or notch. Instead, it can be seen sporting a slightly thick forehead and chin. The selfie snapper could be fitted in the top bezel of the phone.

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The back panel of the phone has a gaming-focused appearance and a quad-camera setup. The rear design of the phone is quite similar to the OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition.

The top edge of the device has a microphone, whereas its bottom bezel has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. The left edge has a power key, and the volume rocker is placed on the right side.

OPPO is yet to officially confirm whether it is working on a gaming phone. Hopefully, it will appear at certification sites in the future through which some of its details will be revealed. In related news, OPPO is developing its own image signal processor (ISP) and it is likely to be called M1. At present, nothing much is known about the ISP.

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Tecno Phantom X goes on sale as the company’s first premium smartphone

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Jul 7, 2021

On June 24, Tecno announced the Tecno Phantom X as its first premium smartphone. It is now available for purchase in emerging markets like Nigeria.

Tecno Phantom X specifications

The Phantom X flaunts a 6.57-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 19.5;9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is the company’s first phone to feature a curved edge display and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

For snapping selfies, it has a 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) dual selfie camera setup. The back panel of the phone has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 13-megapixel portrait snapper with quad-LED flash.

The Phantom X is driven by the Helio G95 chip and it boots to Android 11 OS, which is overlaid with company’s HiOS skin. The handset offers users with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The phone supports 33W rapid charging for its 4,700mAh battery. It offers other features like liquid cooling technology, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone slot.

Tecno Phantom X price

The Tecno Phantom X has arrived with a price tag of NGN 228,000 (~$555) in Nigeria. In Kenya, it is priced at KES 49,999 (~$460). It can be purchased in two colors such as Starry Night and Monet Summer.

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Xiaomi Mi Fold foldable smartphone concept reveals an inward folding design

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Jul 7, 2021

Xiaomi has filed quite a few patents for foldable phones this year. Recently, we saw the Xiaomi Mi Mix Flip with a clamshell folding design while the Mi Mix Fold was already in the works, and now, a new patent has appeared online for a unique folding device. The patent has the Xiaomi Mi Fold foldable smartphone, and it has been rendered in the form of concepts, thanks to LetsGoDigital.

Last year, Xiaomi patented a design with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The patent document was released yesterday and showcases multiple documents describing the design. The images from these documents have been rendered and it shows a foldable phone with an endless screen that goes around the sides to the front.

In the past, we have seen something similar from Huawei with its Huawei Mate Xs foldable phone. But unlike the Mate Xs’ outward folding design, Xiaomi’s Mi Fold has an inward folding design. It has thin sides with overall a thicker form factor.

It also has a vertical frame on one side that has all the buttons and connectors. The phone also features a speaker setup, a microphone, and a SIM-card tray on the upper side. At the bottom, it has the USB Type-C connector.

As of now, there’s no word from the company about the unique foldable phone. But, we can expect to hear more about a Mi foldable later this year. It’s possible that a Mi Mix Flip and Mi Mix Fold could launch this year.

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Not Just Pro variants, the entire Apple iPhone 14 series likely to get 120Hz LTPO OLED panels

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Jul 7, 2021

Only a few months are left till hear about this year’s iPhone 13 from Apple. Ahead of the launch, the series’ display details were earlier tipped, suggesting that only the Pro models in the lineup will feature 120Hz high refresh rate LTPO OLED displays. Now, a new iPhone 13 leak reveals that all iPhone 14 models are likely to feature LTPO OLED screens with a high refresh rate.

Earlier, it was said that out of the upcoming iPhone 13 series, the vanilla iPhone 13 or the mini won’t get the 120Hz LTPO OLED panels. Only, the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro max will carry the high refresh rate LTPO screens. The primary reason for the same was Samsung’s incapability of producing enough units.

Now, according to a source, LG will also start manufacturing LTPO OLED panels for Apple. Unfortunately, the production won’t be completed until next year, therefore, for this year, only the Pro’s will be eligible, while the entire series of next year (iPhone 14 series) will get 120Hz LTPO OLED panels.

In related news, the upcoming iPhone 13 was seen in the rumor mill flaunting its wireless charging features. According to sources, the iPhone 13 will get faster wireless charging support and may even get reverse charging. The series will include iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, Pro, and Pro max phones.

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POCO F3 GT India launch leak hints early August announcement

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Jul 7, 2021

In May, POCO confirmed that the POCO F3 GT will be launching in Q3 2021 in India. This phone is believed to be a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition that debuted a few months back in China. A new report by 91mobiles has revealed that the launch timeframe of POCO F3 GT.

The publication has learned that the POCO F3 GT launch event will be held in the first ten days of August. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may start teasing the arrival of the F3 GT in the next few weeks in India.

The POCO F3 GT is likely to feature the same specs that are available on the gaming-focused Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. It is unclear whether it will have the RGB lighting and gaming trigger shoulder buttons that are available on the Redmi phone.

POCO F3 GT specifications (expected)

The POCO F3 GT will come with a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate display with a punch-hole design. The Dimensity 1200 chip will power the F3 GT with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will feature a 5,065mAh battery that supports 67W rapid charging.

It may feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system. The handset will offer other features like a dual SIM slot, 5G/4G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a microSD card slot, a USB-C port, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Probably, it could be priced between Rs 25,000 and Rs 30,000 in India.

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Motorola Edge 20 5G’s new leak reveals 3 variants, 7 color options

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Jul 7, 2021

While there is no official word from Motorola, it is expected to announce the Edge 20 series by the end of July. Reputed tipster Evan Blass has been consistently leaking information about the Edge 20 series. A fresh leak by the tipster has revealed the variants and color options of the Motorola Edge 20.

The new leak reveals that the Edge 20 will arrive in options like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The base model is likely to arrive in multiple colors such as Frosted White, Electric Graphite, and Lagoon Green.

The 8GB+256GB model may come in a single color of Frosted Gray. The top variant may arrive in hues like Iridescent White, Midnight Blue, and Blue Vegan Leather. Past leaks have revealed that there will be two editions of the Edge 20, one for the global market and the other one for North America (Verizon-bound).

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Motorola Edge 20 5G specifications (Rumored)

The Motorola Edge 20 5G’s global edition will feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ punch-hole display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 778G chip, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of storage, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 108-megapixel + 16-megapixel (wide-angle) + 8-megapixel (telephoto, 3x optical zoom) triple camera system, a 4,000mAh battery, and Android 11 OS. It will come with additional features like a mono speaker and a Google Assistant button.

The Edge 20 variant releasing through Verizon will have a 6.78-inch FHD+ punch-hole screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 778G SoC, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of storage, a 32-megapixel selfie snapper, a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (wide-angle) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery, and Android 11 OS. It has a mono speaker but seems to lack a Google Assistant key.

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Realme GT Master Edition specifications leaked once again

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Jul 7, 2021

The Realme GT Master Edition is likely to soon debut in China. Reports have claimed that the Realme RMX3366 smartphone was certified by the TENAA authority last month. A Chinese tipster has once again leaked the specs of the GT Master Edition.

According to the tipster, the Realme GT Master Edition is the best product from Realme after the Realme X2 Pro. She claimed that the handset is more powerful than the Realme X2 Pro since it is packed with impressive features such as a dynamic refresh rate display, thin and lightweight chassis with a metallic middle frame, a glass back built with a new kind of processing, and Sony IMX766 main camera.

Realme GT Master Edition specifications (Rumored)

The Realme GT Master Edition is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch S-AMOLED E4 curved edge display with LTPO technology that supports 1z to 120Hz hardware-level dynamic refresh rate. The display punch-hole serves as a home for a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 camera.

The phone’s back panel has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 lens as the primary camera with omnidirectional focus, a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel B&W lens. The Snapdragon 870 chipset will be driving the smartphone with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The device houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 (enhanced version) charging. The front and rear sides of the phone will be flanked by Gorilla Glass 5 and a 6-series aluminum frame. The handset will offer other features such as dual speakers with Dolby panoramic sound, linear motor, NFC, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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CAD renders of Mi Pad 5′ keyboard accessory confirms stylus support

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Jul 6, 2021

It is no longer news that Xiaomi will be launching a new tablet this year. Expected to arrive as the Mi Pad 5, the tablet will pack flagship specs such as a Snapdragon 800 series processor and a display with a 120Hz refresh rate. A new leak has surfaced and it gives us an early look at two of the tablet’s accessories.

The leak comes as CAD renders shared on Weibo by Digital Chat Station and they are of a keyboard+cover accessory for the upcoming tablet. According to the source, the final product is slightly different but these images should give us an idea of what to expect.

The renders show the keyboard will also double as a case for the tablet. As shown below, it has a squircle cut-out for the rear camera(s) and a slot for a stylus. There is even a stylus with a cylindrical design stored in the space. This means that the Mi Pad 5 will support stylus input, a first for a Xiaomi device.

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The keyboard itself has island-style keys and doesn’t have a trackpad like that of the new Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro or the iPad Pro‘s Magic Keyboard. Also, rather than a kickstand or a floating design like that Magic Keyboard offers, the Mi Pad 5’s case has four grooves that the other half locks into. The Mi Pad 5 will connect to the keyboard via pogo pins.

While the keyboard will be an optional accessory, we do not know if Xiaomi will bundle the tablet with a stylus like Samsung does with its own high-end tablets. Nevertheless, we are excited and can’t wait for the Mi Pad 5 to be announced. When it arrives, it won’t be an easy ride as it will be going up against Lenovo’s Xiaoxin Pad series and Huawei’s new MatePad tablets.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 5G is the poster boy for Marvel Studios’ upcoming movie – Black Widow

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Jul 6, 2021

Ahead of the Premiere of the movie Black Widow on July 9, Xiaomi has partnered with Marvel Studios to launch a multi-dimensional campaign that targets highlighting the hero character of the movie and finding similarities with Xiaomi’s 2021 flagship offering, the Mi 11.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 could provide a perfect cinematic experience for users, which aligns with Marvel Studios’ work and its content over the years. The multi-channel, co-branded marketing campaign will showcase the new film and also highlight the Mi 11 and the cinematic experience it can offer its users. Xiaomi indeed has weaved a nice connection between the Mi 11 and the hero character of the Black Widow movie and how the premium smartphone can provide an excellent cinematic experience ahead of its peers.

Marvel Studios has had a solid entertainment repertoire, providing diversity and depth on its content delivery, and the Black Widow movie follows the same direction. The campaign will run concurrently in seven European countries leading to the July 9 premiere of the movie. Xiaomi says that the choice of the Black Widow movie was strategic, as the features and functionalities of the Mi 11 find a good match with the traits of the main Black Widow character, and it is a marketing match with a focus on entertainment.

The Mi 11 has enjoyed some rave reviews for extended periods. It comes with a huge set of features and functionality that has placed it on a pedestal of its own. Two variants are available based on the internal memory – while the 128GB model goes for GBP 749 ($1,034), while the 256GB model is offered at GBP 799 ($1,103) and are available from the Mi Store.

The hype on the Mi 11 is undoubtedly on as we move closer to the Friday premiere of the Black Widow.

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Apple Watch’s heart rate monitor saves Michigan woman from a potentially fatal heart attack

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Jul 6, 2021

Apple Watch, like many other smart wearable devices, has transformed into a vital health tool that can be a lifesaver. The heart rate monitor is one of the most important features of the Apple Watch. It is capable of ultimately enhancing the lifestyle of the user and can even be a lifesaver. The heart rate monitor looks like the standout sensor of the Apple Watch due to its importance in highlighting a user’s vital measurement and the ease of the interpretation of the readings.

A Norton Shores, Michigan woman Diane Feenstra, has apparently been saved from a potentially fatal heart attack after getting a very high heart rate reading from her Apple Watch even though she had not physically exerted herself. Her Apple Watch on the day of the incident logged a 169 beats/ minute reading, which led Diane to call her husband of 48 years, who immediately directed her to call a doctor.

Fortunately, she was taken to the hospital, where an ECG revealed that she had a heart attack due to a blocked widow artery, which is a fatal condition. Diane, after that, underwent a successful stent procedure, and she is back to her feet, thankful for the gift of the Apple Watch given her by her husband. Indeed, Diane first bought an Apple Watch gift for her husband, who reciprocated with an Apple Watch gift to his wife.

Smart wearable devices, including the lineup of Apple Watches, are increasingly used as health and fitness tools, among a host of several functionalities. Apart from the heart rate monitor, many other sensors provide vital measurements that could effectively gauge the user’s health status. The Fall Protection feature in Apple Watch is another feature that has also proved a lifesaver recently. Apple will continue to evolve features in its smartwatches that will stand them out and safeguard users’ lives.

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Deal: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra gets a $50 discount Coupon via Giztop

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Jul 6, 2021

Xiaomi amazed the technology fraternity this year by launching the Mi 11 Ultra. The premium smartphone houses some exemplary features including the presence of a 6.81-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Processor, and another secondary display on the rear side. It is available with a $50 discount using a coupon code M11U050 via Giztop.

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It is an exciting offer for the users who want to grab the Mi 11 Ultra. After using the coupon discount, the actual retail price will slash to $950. However, the discount coupon is only valid till July 15. So, don’t forget to grab the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes with a massive 6.81-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED Display having a 120Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. The display further features an HDR 10+ and high DCI-P3 coverage. It comes powered with a Snapdragon 888 5G chipset consisting of an octa-core processor and an 8/12 GB LPDDR5 RAM.

There’s a triple rear camera including a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide camera, and a 48MP Telemacro camera with 5x optical zoom. There’s a 20MP front camera for selfies and video calling. Xiaomi Mi Ultra packs a 5000 mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired and wireless charging.

Xiaomi has left no stone unturned while adding exceptional hardware on the board. The presence of an NFC chip allows support for wireless payment via Google Pay. Over the top, it offers vapor chamber liquid cooling to dissipate heat while gaming or doing any CPU extensive task.

It is a limited-time deal, so make sure to grab the smartphone at a $50 discount using coupon code M11U050 via Giztop.

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Huawei unveils a slew of new flagship products for the Asia-Pacific market

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Jul 6, 2021

Leading Chinese tech giant Huawei has continued to show resilience despite the crippling of its smartphone arm by the US sanction. The company has today announced the launch of a slew of high-end electronic products for the Asia-Pacific market. the products range from a monitor, earbuds, laptop, a smartwatch, to even a smartphone. Aside from its home country of China where these products had earlier been launched, other countries targeted by this new launch include India, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, among others. The products include the Huawei Nova 8i smartphone, the MatePad series made up of the MatePad Pro 12.6-inch, MatePad Pro 10.8-inch, and MatePad 11. The Huawei Watch 3 series smartwatch as well as the FreeBuds 4 TWS earbuds also joined the fray. Huawei also unveiled two high-end monitors – the MateView and MateView GT.

Apart from the Nova 8i which is making its first official appearance, the other products have earlier been announced in China. The MatePad Pro 12.6, MatePad Pro 10.8 and MatePad 11 as well as the Watch 3 series are mong the first products that were announced to be powered by the latest cross-device HarmonyOS 2. The self-developed OS comes with a distributed data management and task scheduling capabilities which will allow the Watch 3 and MatePad Pro to be able to pair with other intelligent devices such as smartphones, PCs, monitors. The potential which this cross-device capability brings is just enormous.

Huawei didn’t release details of the availability or their pricing in the targeted markets. The company only disclosed hat the FreeBuds 4, Watch 3 series, MateView, MateView GT, MatePad Pro 10.8, and MatePad 11 will be hitting Singapore pretty soon. Of course, announcing the product is one thing, releasing them is another. With the present reality, intending buyers may have to wait a while longer before these products are released into the market.

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Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) arrives with a bigger display, upgraded dock, and more

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Jul 6, 2021

There have been reports that Nintendo is planning to announce a new Switch console with better specs and features. While reports say the console won’t arrive until next year, Nintendo surprised us today when it announced a new Switch console that’s a slight refresh of the current version.

The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) as it is officially called has a bigger screen that is OLED, double the storage, and upgrades in the design of the console itself and the dock. It also costs more.

The display has been bumped up to 7.0-inches in size but the resolution is still 720p. The kickstand, which was one of the complaints of the original console now has a wide adjustable angle Nintendo also claims the audio has been enhanced. Another key upgrade is the storage which has been increased from 32GB on the other Switch consoles to 64GB.

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The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) will work in handheld mode, tabletop mode, and TV mode. The dock has also been upgraded with a LAN port, providing users with an alternative to Wi-Fi. The battery life is unchanged at between 4.5 to 9 hours.

With respect to dimensions, the new Switch console is the same height (4”) as the original but it is slightly longer at 9.5”. It also weighs a bit more at 421.8 grams. The console comes in white with a matching dock.

Nintendo says the Switch (OLED Model) will sell for $349.99 and will be available for purchase on October 8.

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Upcoming smartphones in July 2021: OnePlus, Huawei, Poco, Samsung, & more

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Jul 6, 2021

It’s the start of the second half of this year, and we have some exciting launches in the pipeline. We have launches expected from the budget segment like the OnePlus Nord 2 and even from the flagship segment like the Huawei P50. There are also some camera and gaming-centric phones like the Realme GT 5G Master Edition and the POCO F3 GT. That said, buyers will get a variety of options to choose from in different price segments this month.

Let’s have a look at the full list of the phones launching in July 2021

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1OnePlus Nord 2

The OnePlus Nord 2 will be the successor to the original Nord that launched back in August 2020. With the successive launch of the original, the company is all set to once again offer a OnePlus experience on a budget.

So far, we’ve seen that the phone will flaunt a similar design and form factor to that of the original OnePlus Nord. The smartphone should sport a 6.43-inch punch-hole AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

In-display fingerprint scanner, 50MP triple rear cameras, and MediaTek Dimensity 1200 will be some highlights of the Nord 2. The phone should also pack a 4,500mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T. Finally, it is expected to come with Oxygen OS based on Android 12 out of the box.

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2Xiaomi Redmi 10 Series

The popular entry-level segment is all set to get a bunch of Redmi 10 devices. Xiaomi has already launched the Redmi Note 10 phones in major markets, and with the upcoming launch of Redmi 10 phones, buyers will be getting some variety to choose from.

Just like last year, the Redmi 10 series will get a couple of versions. We can expect a vanilla Redmi 10, a Redmi 10A, and some other versions depending on the market. The specs for the series are still under wraps but as the series was teased recently, we can expect the phones to debut in the mid-end of July.

3Huawei Nova 8i (Update: Launched)

Huawei Nova 8i is on the leak spree for a while. Recently, the company confirmed that the phone will make its first appearance on July 7 in Malaysia. One of the major highlights of the phone will be the eye-catching camera island.

Apart from it, the smartphone will sport a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen, Snapdragon 662 processor, and a whopping 66W fast charging support. Huawei has already teased its fast charging speeds showcasing that the phone can go from 0% to 100% in just 38 minutes.

It is worth noting that the phone will launch with the EMUI 11 operating system on top of the old Android 10. Rumors reveal that the phone will get the HarmonyOS update in the future.

4Vivo S10

The Vivo S10 had made rounds on various certifications hinting for a launch closer than expected. The phone will succeed the Vivo S9 that launched earlier this year in China. The phone was recently spotted on Geekbench with MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC.

It is said to come with 12GB of RAM and a battery with 44W fast charging support. As per its leaked specs sheet, the phone will be good at capturing pictures, thanks to its 108MP rear triple cameras and the 44MP selfie camera. Just like Huawei’s Nova 8i, the Vivo S10 will also boast fast charging support that will juice up the entire device in 38 minutes.

With more certifications on the way, we can expect the device to hit the floors this month.

5Samsung Galaxy F22

In between these Chinese giants, we have Samsung, touted to unveil a mid-range phone dubbed Galaxy F22. The Samsung Galaxy F22 has been officially scheduled to launch on July 6 in the Indian market. Fans can expect a Made in India 4G handset with crazy battery life.

The Galaxy F22 will feature a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. One bummer would be the rumored HD+ screen on the device. Other specs of the phone are quite impressive, a 6,000mAh battery, 48MP quadruple cameras, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

6Poco F3 GT

Xiaomi’s Poco is likely to launch the F3 GT in the Indian market. For those who are unaware, the phone has already made it to the Chinese market but the Indian launch has been delayed since last month. This month, Poco could bring it to the Indian market in the mid-range segment.

Some of the specs of the gaming smartphone are a Dimensity 1200 5G chipset, 5,065mAh battery, and dedicated trigger buttons. The smartphone also has a 64MP triple rear camera and a 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED display. For all the gamers in India, this could be one of the gadgets you should be waiting for.

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7Realme X9/ Realme GT 5G Master Edition

Realme will launch a successor to the Realme X7 smartphone this month. Although an exact launch date is unknown, the leaks point out a July launch. The Chinese phone maker could launch a camera-centric phone in China dubbed Realme GT 5G Master Edition.

The specs for the Realme X9 series are scarce but what we know is that it will be offering a flagship-like premium experience in the mid-range segment. The X9 could also be joined by a sibling dubbed Realme X9 Pro. The vanilla Realme X9 is tipped to offer Snapdragon 778G and the Realme X9 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC.

On the other hand, the Realme GT 5G Master Edition will sport 108MP triple rear cameras, a 6.5-inch screen, a 4,500mAh battery, and support for 65W rapid charging. Recently, there were talks that Realme is working with Kodak in co-producing a camera-centric device. Rumors are rife that the GT 5G master edition could be the one with Kodak powered camera.

8Huawei P50 Series

Huawei P50 series is one the most anticipated flagship series launching this month. According to sources, the series will include a vanilla Huawei P50, a P50 Pro, and a P50 Pro+ smartphone.

Interestingly, the trio will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset but not the usual 5G version. It is said that Huawei only has the consent to use 4G-enabled Qualcomm processors. The Chinese variants will be powered by the in-house Kirin 9000 SoC.

Here we end with our list of the upcoming phones launching this month. Which one are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments.

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Huawei nova 8i unveiled in Malaysia with 66W fast charging and 64MP quad cameras

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Jul 6, 2021

Huawei was expected to launch a new budget smartphone in Malaysia under the Nova branding. Today, the Chinese smartphone giant has unveiled the Huawei nova 8i smartphone in the country with specs like 66W fast charging, 64MP Quad Cameras, and an Edgeless display.

The smartphone is priced at RM1299(~$312) for the sole 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It comes in Interstellar Blue, Moonlight Silver, and Starry Black color variants.

The phone will go on pre-orders starting from today till July 21st. Those who will pre-book the phone will get benefits worth RM260 (~$63).

Huawei nova 8i Specifications

The Huawei nova 8i has an alluring chassis with a 6.67-inch Edgeless LCD display. It is a punch-hole screen with an FHD+(2376 x 1080 pixels) resolution. The “Edgeless design” does stand out, thanks to its super-thin bezels. It has a 180Hz touch sampling rate for a smoother touch response while gaming.

It has a circular camera ring at the rear holding a quad-camera system. It starts with a 64MP primary lens with an f/1.9 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and lastly a 2MP macro unit. At the front, it boasts a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB on onboard storage. It houses a 4,300mAh battery with a whopping 66W fast charging support. Huawei claims that the phone can go from 0% to 100% in 38 minutes. The phone runs on EMUI 11 out of the box and has Android 11 on top of it.

The smartphone also comes with Huawei-only features like Huawei MeeTime, which is basically a video chatting application from Huawei. The phone also has Photo Safe Sharing and Huawei AppGallery support.

As for connectivity, it has Bluetooth v5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz/ 5GHZ support. It comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack for music needs and a Type-C port for charging and data transfer.

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