Realme GT Master Edition specifications leaked once again

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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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Simranpal Singh

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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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Pranav Sawant

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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

Image Courtesy – OnLeaks, 91Mobiles

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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Pranav Sawant

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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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AutoX unveils new Gen5 Fully Driverless System for RoboTaxis

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Jul 6, 2021

Alibaba-backed RoboTaxi company AutoX announced the commencement of test-run exercises for its driverless taxis in China in December 2020. The company later shared a video of the self-driving Robotaxi in action. AutoX has now announced a new driverless system which is an upgrade over its existing system. The system is identified as AutoX Gen5 and it was announced during an event in Shanghai.

According to AutoX CEO and founder Jianxiong Xiao, the new system is superior to the existing platforms of its competitors, with a very powerful hardware that provides seamless navigation of China’s complex urban driving architecture safely and securely. Indeed, the AutoX Gen5 system is the first in China with sufficient hardware to support fully driverless Robo Taxis in China’s public roads. Production of the Gen5 system has thus officially kicked off today, with elaborate demonstrations provided by the company at the Crowne Plaza, the venue of the Shangai event.

With 50 sensors of various caliber and a vehicle control unit of 2200 TOPS computing power, the Gen5 provides massive support for multiple scenarios. It also comes with 28 cameras, six hi-res LiDAR, and 4D RADAR with 0.9-degree resolution that covers the entire 360 degrees around the vehicle. Remarkably, the LiDAR and camera systems combine to ensure no blind spots for the car. The sensor technology deployed in the Gen5 is top-notch, coupled with the high computing power for Level 4 autonomous driving systems. These enable the Robo Taxis from AutoX to navigate securely and safely across China’s complex road infrastructure. The Gen5 will provide enhanced safety for both vehicle occupants and other road users that may interact with the AutoX Robo Taxi.

According to a press statement released by AutoX, the Gen5 adheres to all the industry standards and is even high up in sole metrics. AutoX continues to enjoy an immaculate safety record after six full months of deploying its fully driverless technology in the Robo Taxis in China. The Gen5 system will help AutoX expand its Robo Taxi fleet in an atmosphere of the utmost safety for all road users. The company has continued to blossom since it started business in 2016, primarily driven by innovations engineered by its diversity-oriented R&D team spread across various cities globally.

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Huawei MatePad 11 with a Snapdragon 865 chip announced in China

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Jul 6, 2021

The MatePad 11 briefly mentioned at Huawei’s launch event last month is now official. The device which runs HarmonyOS 2 was unveiled in China today, and just like the MatePad Pro 10.8, it too comes with a Snapdragon processor.

Huawei has equipped the tablet with a 10.95-inch LCD display that has a 2560 x 1600 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display has moderately sized bezels of equal thickness on all sides. The front-facing 8MP camera is positioned on one of the bezels.

There is a Snapdragon 865 processor powering the tablet and it is paired with 6GB of RAM. Interested buyers will be able to pick it up in 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB storage variants. There is a MicroSD card slot that allows users to add up to an extra 1TB of storage. We are surprised Huawei added support for a MicroSD card instead of its proprietary nano memory card.

The Huawei MatePad 11 has a 13MP rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture. There is an LED flash and the camera can shoot time-lapse photos. There are four microphones on the device as well as four Harman Kardon-tuned speakers. So not only do you get a great experience when watching a movie, but the noise-canceling microphones will also eliminate background noise such as the sound of you typing, mouse clicks, or someone walking during a call.

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The tablet works with the M-Pencil 2nd Generation and also has an optional magnetic keyboard that allows you to use it as a small notebook computer. Users will be able to use two instances of the same app side-by-side. The MatePad 11 can also connect to a compatible computer and serve as a digital drawing tablet.

Other features of the tablet include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and OTG with reverse charging support. There is a 7250mAh battery under the hood with support for 22.5W fast charging.

Huawei MatePad 11 Price and Availability

The MatePad 11 will sell for ¥2469 (~$381) for the 64GB version, ¥2799 (~$432) for the 128GB version, and ¥3299 (~$509) for the 256GB version. It will be available in Island Blue, Dark Lime, and Frosted Silver. It can already be pre-ordered on Vmall.

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New leak show the Galaxy Buds2 in three colors, will have ANC and better boost

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Jul 6, 2021

Samsung will announce a new pair of wireless earbuds at its Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for next month. There have been multiple leaks related to the earbuds which will arrive as the Galaxy Buds2 but a new leak that surfaced today gives us our best look at them yet.

The leak comes in form of three gifs posted on Twitter by Evan Blass and they show the Galaxy Buds in White, Lavender Purple, and Olive Green. However, unlike previous Galaxy Buds that come in a case with matching colors, all the colors of the Galaxy Buds2 come in a white case, though the interior has the same color as the earbuds.

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— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 6, 2021

While the new earbuds still have an in-ear design, the design has changed. They also look smaller now and come in the same squircle carrying case as the Galaxy Buds Live and the Galaxy Buds Pro.

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The case of the Galaxy Buds2 has a USB-C port at the back but it should also support wireless charging. There is an LED in front to indicate when the case is charging and another inside that lights up when the earbuds are charging.

Galaxy Buds 2 has a better bass performance. https://t.co/pedRhfq4RB

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) July 6, 2021

With respect to features, Ice Universe has revealed that the earbuds have active noise cancellation and better bass. It has been previously reported that each of the earbuds may have a battery capacity of 60mAh while the case will have a battery capacity of 500mAh.

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Deal: Get Original Razer DeathAdder Essential Wired Gaming Mouse for $25

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Jul 6, 2021

Original Razer DeathAdder Essential Wired Gaming Mouse is now available on AliExpress for $24.79 only.

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Here are our Best Smartphones of 2021 so far – Gizmochina Awards

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Joel Joseph

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Jul 6, 2021

The first half of 2021 has come to an end. We saw some interesting smartphones in this time period, and it’s the time of the year to round up our best smartphone picks among all the launches in the past few months.

After careful consideration of the phones launched in the first half of 2021, these were our favorites in each category.

BEST PREMIUM SMARTPHONE 2021 – Mi 11 Ultra
BEST FLAGSHIP SMARTPHONE of 2021 – Mi 11
BEST FLAGSHIP KILLER SMARTPHONE 2021 – Realme GT
BEST CAMERA FLAGSHIP SMARTPHONE 2021 – Mi 11 Ultra
BEST GAMING FLAGSHIP SMARTPHONE of 2021 – Asus ROG Phone 5
BEST CHEAP 5G SMARTPHONE 2021 – NORD CE 5G
BEST MID-RANGE SMARTPHONE 2021 – Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global)
BEST BUDGET SMARTPHONE 2021 – POCO M3

You can read more about why we think the above smartphones are the best in their categories at our Gizmochina Awards page here.

Huawei quietly discontinues the 12GB RAM variants of PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate40 RS

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 6, 2021

Huawei launched the HUAWEI Mate40 series in late October 2020. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate40 RS is the most expensive model in the lineup. Initially, the device only came in two storage configurations. A third variant was released in early May 2021. Two months later, the company has now quietly discontinued the first two versions.

PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 40 RS Featured — PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate40 RS

The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate40 RS debuted in two memory variants – 12GB + 256 and 12GB + 512GB in China. Internationally, it was only made available in 12GB + 512GB version.

A couple of months back in May, the company launched a new 8GB + 256GB variant for its home country. Since then, the two 12GB models have been mostly out of stock in the region.

Now, according to a Huawei-focussed tipster on Weibo, the company has discontinued the 12GB RAM variants of the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate40 RS. As per him, the firm will only sell the newly introduced 8GB + 256GB version going forward.

He asks people to purchase the new variant instead of waiting for the 12GB RAM model. He even criticizes the offline retailers and customer service for giving false hopes on the availability of the higher RAM variant in the future.

Interested customers can buy the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate40 RS with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage for ¥10,999 ($1,701).

The non-availability of certain models and re-release of multiple premium smartphones with 4G chips clearly say that Huawei is severely affected by the US ban as well as the global semiconductor shortage. The company’s smartphone market share has been now occupied by OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi in China as well as global markets.

Deal: Get Kospet Magic 3 Smart Watch for $34 (Retail Price $50)

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Jul 6, 2021

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Carl Pei reveals features and price of the Nothing ear (1)

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Jul 6, 2021

This month is an important one for Carl Pei, the former OnePlus co-founder who left to start his own company last year. The new startup will unveil its first product by the end of the month and it will arrive as the Nothing ear (1). Ahead of the launch, the entrepreneur has granted an interview that reveals key details about the earbuds as well as the company.

Nothing ear (1) design

Speaking to Techcrunch, Carl Pei revealed that the delay with the release of the ear (1) had nothing to do with supply issues but the transparent design. He disclosed that making a high-quality transparent product is extremely difficult as they had to consider certain parameters (magnets and glue type) that wouldn’t have mattered if the product was opaque.

Nothing ear (1) features

The Nothing ear (1) will have three high-definition microphones and active noise cancellation alongside other features found on the AirPods Pro. However, it will sell for a much affordable price than the $249 Apple charges for its earbuds. You don’t have to wait until the launch date to find out how much it will cost as the CEO has let the cat out of the bag.

Nothing ear (1) price and availability

The Nothing ear (1) will be priced at $99 in the U.S., €99 in Europe, and £99 in the U.K. That makes it a direct competitor to the new Pixel Buds A series. Pei revealed that they are able to keep the price tag fair because they will be primarily sold online. The manufacturer revealed a few weeks ago that the earbuds will be sold by Flipkart in India.

The earbuds will launch first in the U.K., India, Europe, and North America before making their way to Japan, Korea, and other regions later. The Nothing ear (1) will be announced on July 27.

Plans for Essential

Shortly after Nothing was formed, the company acquired Essential. In the interview, Carl Pei revealed that they acquired the company for its trademark as it was one of the names they wanted to call the company before settling for Nothing. He added that not only will Essential IP not appear in its first product but they “don’t have any plans to do anything with Essential”!

So if you have had your hopes up about Essential being resurrected by Nothing, they have just been dashed. However, that isn’t to say Nothing can’t change its mind in the future.

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Chinese owned Nexperia to acquire UK’s largest chipmaker Newport Wafer Fab: Report

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Jul 6, 2021

Nexperia, the Dutch semiconductor based company that is a subsidiary of China based firm Wingtech Technology, is apparently planning on buying Newport Wafer Fab, which is the largest chip maker in the US.

According to a SCMP report, Nexperia is planning on acquiring the UK chip maker for a 63 million Pounds (roughly 87 US Dollars). The report arrives from anonymous sources close to the matter last week. The news of the deal arrives amid Beijing’s push for technological self reliance. This move has led to the Chinese government pouring resources into the development of local semiconductor industry. The effort is primarily driven by US sanctions that have disrupted the supply chains of Chinese companies.

At the moment, experts in the UK have expressed their concerns regarding security about the Nexperia-Newport deal. A Nexperia spokesperson said the company is still in talks with the Newport Wafer Fab and the Welsh government but has declined to further comment on the matter. Notably, Wingtech had purchased stakes worth 4.14 billion US Dollars into Nexperia, acquiring 80 percent stake in the Dutch firm. This share has now increased to 98.2 percent last year, with the Chinese firm buying out stakes in Nexperia to expand into semiconductor technology.

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