Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra was launched back in April bearing a price tag of Rs. 70,000 (about $940). The device has not gone on sale yet but that will soon change. The comany has now commenced registration for the Mi 11 Ultra as it prepares to sell the phone in India for the first time.
The registration process involves buying the Ultra gift card at Rs. 2,000 ($27) with the accompanying f-code that qualifies you to purchase the Mi 11 Ultra during the yet-to-be-announced date of limited sale, with additional free gifts also on offer.
There are two color variants of the Mi 11 Ultra – Ceramic White and Ceramic Black colors. Interested users are encouraged to visit Xiaomi’s website, log in with their Mi ID and follow the procedure to purchase the ultra gift card. After choosing the choice of color of the device needed, the ultra f-code will be sent to the user on the day of the phone sale for you to obtain the phone within 24 hours.
On the day of the sale of the Mi 11 Ultra, any user who completes the purchase using the ultra gift card will get two free screen replacements, Ultra-branded merchandise, Times Prime Annual membership, a Superfan box, and an additional Ultra f-code.
Xiaomi has been silent on the number of the Mi 11 Ultra units available to the Indian market, but the limited gift cards will be dispensed on a first-come-first-served basis. As there is no mention of the sale date yet, interested buyers of the Mi 11 Ultra may have to put their ears on the ground so as not to miss out on the product launch.
According to Ice Universe, the next Vivo NEX phone won’t be the NEX 5, the expected successor to the 2019 NEX 3/NEX 3 5G. Instead, we will get the NEX Fold this year, the manufacturer’s first foldable device. He isn’t the only one that has confirmed the NEX Fold is coming.
Ross Young, the CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) replied under Ice Universe’s tweet with more details. He revealed that the device will be the largest in-folding foldable device in terms of panel size. This means its inner display will be larger than that of the Mi MIX Fold and Huawei Mate X2 which measure 8.01-inches and 8.0-inches respectively.
Will become the largest in-folding foldable in terms of panel size. We expect it in January.
He also stated that the device is expected in January. Does it mean that Ice Universe is wrong about the launch date?
The NEX Fold may actually launch this year but won’t be available for purchase until January. There is also the possibility that it will launch first in China this year before a global launch in January, most likely at CES 2022.
Save for having an in-folding design, there is not much we know about the NEX Fold. However, we expect more details will surface as its launch draws closer.
Netflix has announced a new plan for sub-Saharan African countries including Nigeria. The new plan is a mobile-only plan and is now the cheapest one the streaming service offers in the region.
Prior to the announcement, Netflix offered three plans in Nigeria – a Basic Plan that cost ₦2,900 (~$7) per month and was available to watch on a phone, tablet, computer, or TV in SD (480p) resolution; a Standard Plan priced at ₦3,600 (~$9) per month that bumped the resolution to FHD; and a Premium Plan priced at ₦4,400 (~$11) that allowed users to stream in Ultra HD (4K) and HDR.
The new mobile plan costs ₦1,200 (~$3) per month, about the same price as the cheapest monthly data plans offered by mobile network operators in the country. However, we expect some or all of these operators to announce special data plans that are designed around the new Netflix plan.
The Netflix Mobile Plan works only on phones and tablets and the resolution is capped at 480p. Users will also be able to download movies offline and enjoy the new Play Partial Download feature that allows them to begin to watch a movie or episode before the download is complete.
DJI is the world’s largest drone maker and has a wide array of drones for different segments of its growing global clientele. Last month Walmart leaked the DJI Mini SE drone to the US market, indicating an impending release in the US. However, subsequent events have now shown that a US release of the latest portable drone by DJI would not be happening – at least for now. The US and other established markets will make do with DJI’s flagship entry-level model, the Mini 2. DJI has now unveiled the DJI Mini SE, and it will be available in selected markets outside the US and Europe. The mini drone has already appeared on some DJI websites like DJI Brazil, while sales have begun in Malaysia.
The DJI Mini SE is a specialized drone tailored to suit the needs of entry-level users in emerging markets for consumer drones. It provides some basic drone functionalities and is affordable. The DJI Mini SE seems to be a reworked predecessor of the DJI Mini 2, called the DJI Mavic Mini, although it comes with a cheaper price tag. In fact, the Mini SE uses the internal components of the Mavic Mini and the shell of the Mini 2, and this generates a higher wind resistance.
Still, it has a significantly higher performance than the Mavic Mini and comes with more attractive pricing. Essentially, the DJI Mini SE has the same important features as the Mavic Mini including 2.7K video capability, 20 minutes of flying time, 2.5-mile wireless range, 12MP photos capacity, and 3-axis gimbal setup. The DJI Mini SE weighs about 250g.
The price of the DJI Mini SE in Malaysia is RM 1,349 ($325), which is higher than the $299 price tag Walmart put out for the device last month. The DJI Mini SE will also be available in Russia, according to the company, while other European countries including the United Kingdom, will not have the product.
The latest Ulefone Armor 11T 5G comes with a headstrong body. Featuring top-of-the-line materials to protect its internal circuitries from external shock or impact, the device has a wonderful internal structure worth watching. Thanks to the official teardown we can take a tour of the Armor 11T 5G’s internal.
From the teardown video, the Armor 11T 5G is appealing to behold from the outside. And all the advanced electronic components are perfectly designed and embedded in the internal structure. If you take a look at it, the dual SIM card slot is situated at the bottom, next to the Type-C charging port. While the power key, fingerprint sensor, and volume key are placed on the right side of the phone.
Upon removing the double-layer waterproof back cover, we’ll get to see the unraveled world of small to large electronic components arranged in harmony. The wireless charging ICs, 48MP rear camera system including FLIR thermal imaging module, 16MP front camera, Dimensity 800 chipset paired with 256GB internal storage are primary specifications of the device. Further, it comes with waterproof speakers, an NFC antenna, wireless charging coil, and a 5200mAh massive battery are integrated and fixed well on the mainboard. Indeed it’s pleasing as well as an astonishing visual to watch.
In case if you don’t know, Ulefone has always been adhering to the rational and optimized concept in its internal structure. As per the company, this disassembling video is an impressive testament to its engineering prowess and how much is packed into the Armor 11T 5G.
If you’re eager to take home an Armor 11T 5G, then you’ll be glad to know that the rugged device is up for sale and selling like hotcakes. Interested and want to buy one? You may visit Ulefone Official Websiteto learn more information.
With each passing week comes more details about OnePlus’s future as a sub-brand of OPPO. Yesterday, we learned that the codebase for OyxgenOSwill now be integrated with that of ColorOS. That’s the software part. For the hardware part, we have more juicy details.
A Chinese leaker revealed on Weibo details about OPPO’s hardware plans. The leaker who goes by “Arsenal” on the social media platform and has provided reliable information in the past is the source of the information. In a Weibo post dated yesterday, he disclosed that OnePlus will become OPPO’s new high-end product line! He goes on to say that OnePlus phones will be positioned in a fashion similar to Huawei’s P series and their selling point will be camera performance.
The leaker also revealed that OPPO’s Find X series will be the manufacturer’s second flagship line. The post says that the Find X series will be the first to debut newly developed features and be positioned in a similar way to Huawei’s Mate series.
While we expected there will be changes to how both companies operate, the aforementioned ones are astonishing. Nevertheless, it does sound like a sensible decision and one that will most likely take effect next year. OnePlus fans will be particularly pleased to learn that future models will pack better cameras.
It is important to state that while the info comes from a reliable leaker, we should still take it with a pinch of salt until evidence surfaces or there is an official statement.
What do you think of OPPO’s plan, yay or nay? Let us know in the comment box below.
The Mi 11 series is Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone lineup for the year 2021. Originally, the series includes four models. Out of them, the regular, the Pro, and the Lite feature an identical rear design. The same design can be also found on the Redmi K40 series. Now, months after the launch of these devices, a couple of sketches reveal a design of the series during their development stage.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra
The vanilla Mi 11 was announced in late December 2020 as the world’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 phone. The device was followed by Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Lite, and Mi 11 Ultra in late March. In February, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi also unveiled the Redmi K40 series.
All these phones apart from the Mi 11 Ultra sport a unique camera layout, which stands out among the crowd. For the first time in a while, one could easily identify them as a Xiaomi smartphone.
Thankfully, Xiaomi chose this design over a couple of generic designs whose sketches have been shared by Digital Chat Station recently on Weibo. The now-canceled designs during the development stage of the Mi 11 series are too common.
Xiaomi Mi 11 series designs during the development stage | Via: Digital Chat Station
As you can see from the sketches, the first one resembles the OPPO Reno series. On the other hand, the second design is similar to that of the vivo X series. Anyway, it is worth noting that Xiaomi had already used the latter design on the Mi 10T series last year.
For years, Xiaomi has been known for copying Apple’s designs. It’s good that the company has now established a unique identity in 2021 with its new design language. We hope that the firm continues to follow this in the future.
What are your thoughts on Xiaomi’s current design language? Do you think the company should continue using it in the next generation with some tweaks? Do let us know in the comment section below.
LG has officially stopped making phones but the company is yet to quit producing accessories for smartphones. The South Korean electronics giant has unveiled a new pair of truly wireless earphones dubbed as LG Tone Free DFP8W. Let’s take a look at what they have to offer.
LG Tone Free DFP8W Specifications and Features
The newly announced LG Tone Free DFP8W feature 8mm dynamic drivers developed by Meridian Audio. The earbuds also sport three microphones. Two of them are used for calls, whereas the remaining one is utilized for ANC (Active Noise Cancellation).
The buds come with Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity. They can be paired with up to five devices. Additionally, they also support Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Windows Swift Pair.
Further, the buds support multiple codes like apt-X, AAC, and SBC. Like most earbuds, they are also IPX4-certified for splash resistance.
LG claims up to 6 hours of battery life with ANC turned on a single charge. Along with the charging case, the product is rated to offer up to a 14-hour battery with noise cancellation. With ANC disabled, the battery life increases to up to 10 hours on a full charge and up to 24 hours with the charging case.
Unlike other TWS in the market, the charging case of the LG Tone Free DFP8W comes with the company’s UV nano tech. This feature uses UV light to clean the silicone tips and speaker mesh of the earbuds.
Last but not least, this product arrives in three colors, namely Pearl White, Haze Gold, and Charcoal Black respectively.
LG Tone Free DFP8W Price and Availability
The LG Tone Free DFP8W truly wireless earphones are priced at €180. But unfortunately, LG Electronics is yet to reveal the availability of this new pair of TWS.
Vivo unveiled the V21 5G smartphone back in April in the Indian market with impressive specs like a 44MP selfie camera, 33W fast charging, and Dimensity 800U SoC. Later the smartphone made it to the Malaysian market and today, it has landed in the UK at an attractive price.
The Vivo V21 5G is available from Clove for £399 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Notably, this is slightly higher than the Indian and Malaysian pricing. The Indian audience has received the 5G phone for ~£338, while the Malaysian unit’s price is ~£323.
It can be picked up in two color variants – Sunset Dazzle and Dusk Blue. It is available in an unlocked variant with 2 years of warranty.
Vivo V21 5G Smartphone Specifications
The smartphone comes with a dewdrop notch display sporting a 6.44-inch screen. It is an AMOLED panel with a Full-HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The screen also doubles up as an in-display fingerprint scanner for added security.
One of the major highlights of the device is the camera. The phone has a triple camera setup with a 64MP primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. Moving to the front, it has a 44MP single selfie camera. Interestingly, there’s OIS support in both the front camera and the primary rear sensor.
At the helm, the device comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. We are not sure if the UK variant has 3GB of virtual RAM as the Indian model. As far as expandability is concerned, the phone has a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage.
The phone packs a 4,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It has a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer but unfortunately, it misses out on a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max launched in early 2020 as the first-ever Redmi Note Pro Max model. The handset debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. The device was updated to MIUI 12 last year. Now, it has finally started receiving the Android 11 update a year after its release.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is only sold in India. Hence, there’s only a single regional MIUI build for this smartphone. The device’s Android 11 update arrives with build number V12.0.1.0.RJXINXM.
The above-mentioned software build is labeled as ‘Stable Beta’ right now. This means the update is being rolled out in batches. In simpler words, it is only available for a select few users at the moment. But it should reach all the users in the coming days.
As of now, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has only received a single MIUI as well as an Android update. Usually, the Redmi Note series handsets get two Android updates and three MIUI updates. Hence, we can expect Xiaomi to deliver both MIUI 13 and Android 12 in the future.
Before that, the smartphone should get the MIUI 12.5 update, which is currently being seeded out to a bunch of eligible Mi, Redmi, and POCO-branded phones worldwide.
If you are a gamer and missed out on all the madness for the BGMI game in the past week, then today is the day to cheer up. Battlegrounds Mobile India a.k.aPUBG Mobile game is officially available for all Android users. No pre-registration, no waiting, the game is live, and you can simply download it and start having chicken dinner.
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is the Indian version of PUBG mobile specially designed to bypass its Indian ban. The mobile game comes with a cleaner experience for Indian gamers. It is worth noting that it is only 700MB in size but still has all the bells and whistles from the original PUBG game.
As you have clicked on this article, you are already aware of the game, and you cannot wait to download and install it on your smartphone. Here are a few steps to download and install the game.
You can follow these steps to get back the old PUBG Mobile data
Go to Playstore, search for Battlegrounds Mobile India
Install the game
A message will pop up asking for Account Data Transfer
Agree/YES to the pop-ups
Log In via Twitter/Facebook for old PUBG Data transfer
The old PUBG Mobile data will be automatically transferred
Enjoy the game!
Unfortunately, the game is only available for Android users as of now, but we can expect it to arrive on iOS sometime later this year.
While Nokia might not be having its best days in the smartphone market, the company is all set to release a few audio products in the next few months. Two new TWS earbuds, Nokia Clarity Solo Buds+ and Nokia Go Earbuds+ have made it to the FCC listing revealing key details and design.
According to the FCC listing, the Nokia Clarity Solo Buds+ has an unusual design for TWS earphones. It has a single Bluetooth receiver-like built that looks too old school for its looks. It has a stretched-out stem for the exterior built and an in-ear design.
The stem has multifunction buttons which can be used for performing different tasks. With just a touch, one can play/pause, answer, and reject calls. Long pressing the stem will toggle the voice assistant for performing quick tasks.
The earbud also has an indicator light that shows the pairing and battery status of the device. It also has a USB Type-C port for charging.
Moving to the Nokia Go Earbuds+, the TWS earbuds seem to be inspired by the Apple AirPods Pro. According to the schematics, these come with almost the same design as the AirPods Pro. The buds have an in-ear design with a slim stem. These too have touch controls similar to the Nokia Clarity Solo Buds+.
Interestingly, the Go Earbuds+ has a volume control on the earbuds themselves. Double tapping the buds will increase and decrease the volume. The buds also have a charging case that has Nokia branding at the front and a USB Type-C port at the bottom.
Both the Nokia Clarity Solo Buds+ and Nokia Go Earbuds+ will come with different size ear tips, starting from small to large. Since these are already on the FCC listing, we can expect Nokia to announce them soon.
OPPO is reportedly working on a new smartphone called the OPPO A16. It will be replacing the OPPO A15 from last year. A tipster has claimed that it will be rebranded as the OPPO A37 (2021) in some other markets.
Like the predecessor model, the OPPO A16 is expected to arrive as a low-budget smartphone. It is likely that this model will be releasing in the Chinese market as the OPPO A37 (2021). In China, it may arrive in colors like blue, beige, and black. The A16 may release in hues such as blue, white, and black in other markets.
OPPO A16 render by Evan Blass
Since the OPPO A16 has bagged multiple certifications and has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site, some of its specs have been revealed. The A16 measures 163.78 x 75.62mm and it measures 180.39mm diagonally. For connectivity, it will offer features like dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, and Bluetooth.
OPPO A16 render by Evan Blass
The ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 OS will come preinstalled on the A16. It could be driven by the Helio G35 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The phone is likely to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The other details of the phone are yet to be revealed.
The predecessor A15 offers specs like a 6.5-inch IPS LCD HD+ screen, a 5-megapixel selfie camera, and a 13-megapixel ripple camera system. It included other specs like Helio P35 chip, 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, Android 10 OS, a 4,230mAh battery with 10W charging, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
OnePlus is reportedly working on the OnePlus 9T flagship. Recently, a leaker claimed that the company will not be launching the OnePlus 9T Pro alongside the 9T handset. Fresh information shared by another tipster reveals that the OnePlus 9T may ship with ColorOS 11.
According to the tipster, the OnePlus 9T 5G will be launching in Q3 and it will be running on ColorOS 11. He added that the phone will be sporting a 108-megapixel Hasselblad quad-camera system. He also claimed that there will not be a Pro model for the 9T. While the OP9T may arrive with ColorOS 11 in China, it is not clear whether the global edition will also feature the OPPO’s custom skin. Hence, it is advised to digest the new leak with a pinch of salt.
A recent leak claimed that the OnePlus 9T will be sporting an LTPO Samsung E4 flexible AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Qualcomm recently announced the Snapdragon 888+ chip that offers faster clocking speeds than the Snapdragon 888. It was also revealed that the SD888+ will be used by brands like ROG (ASUS), Honor, Motorola, Vivo, and Xiaomi in the future. Since OnePlus was not mentioned, it is likely that it will settle for the Snapdragon 888 SoC for the 9T.
OnePlus 8T
Last year, the OnePlus 8T was announced in October. Now that the OnePlus 9T is expected to launch in Q3, the company might announce it in September. The OnePlus Nord 2 is also expected to launch in Q3. In fact, it is speculated to launch as early as this month.
Reports have revealed that it will have a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. The Nord 2 is also expected to arrive with Dimensity 1200 chip, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, OxygenOS 11, and a 4,500mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T charging.
After taking a sabbatical for a couple of years, Motorola returned to the flagship market by launching the Motorola Edge+ smartphone. The company also announced the upper mid-range Motorola Edge handset. Earlier this year, it announced the Motorola Edge S in China, which arrived in global markets as the Moto G100. Recent reports have revealed that the company is working on new Edge series of smartphones. Last week, reputed tipster Evan Blass shared the key specifications of the upcoming Edge 20 models. A fresh tweet by the leaker has revealed the names of three Edge 20 series of smartphones.
Past leaks have revealed that the new Edge models are codenamed as Berlin/Berlin NA, Kyoto, and Pstar (aka. Sierra). It is now revealed by Blass that these phones will be releasing in the market as Edge 20, Edge 20 Lite, and Edge 20 Pro. These phones are expected to debut by the end of this month.
The Edge 20 will have a global variant (codenamed as Berlin) and a Verizon-bound edition for North American (codenamed as Berlin NA) markets. As can be seen in the image below, both phones are driven by the Snapdragon 778G. The Edge 20 global edition has downgraded display and battery, but better cameras as compared to its North American edition.
The Edge 20 Lite is a midrange phone driven by the Dimensity 720 chip, and it will be the most affordable phone in the Edge 20 family. This phone will have a global edition, and a variant heading to India.
The Edge 20 Pro that appears to the successor for the Edge+ from last year will be heading to multiple markets such as Asia, Europe, Australia, Latin America, China, and India. While it seems to be a flagship phone, it features the Snapdragon 870 chip, and not the more powerful Snapdragon 888 SoC. The variant heading to China will have a downgraded front camera as compared to its variant releasing in other markets.
Xiaomi, Realme, and Samsung brought AMOLED displays on very affordable phones in 2021. After Xiaomi came up with the budget Redmi Note 10, Realme and Samsung followed with the Realme 8 and the Samsung Galaxy M32. In the global market, you need less than €200 to purchase such phones and it is a great goal for those who want to save money. But do you also get a great specs sheet with these devices? And which one is the best? We will try to answer these questions in this specs comparison between Redmi Note 10, Realme 8, and Samsung Galaxy M32.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Realme 8 vs Samsung Galaxy M32
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
Realme 8
Samsung Galaxy M32
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm, 179 grams
160.6 x 73.9 x 8 mm, 177 grams
159.3 x 74 x 9.3 mm, 196 grams
DISPLAY
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
The design of the Samsung Galaxy M32 is uglier compared to the Redmi Note 10 and the Realme 8. Instead of those cool punch-hole displays, it still comes with a waterdrop notch, also known as the Infinity-U display. Further, the phone is thicker and heavier than its two rivals because it packs a way bigger battery. The Realme 8 is the most compact, the thinnest, and the most lightweight phone of the trio, but on the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant.
Display
The most interesting display belongs to Realme 8. Despite it does not come with a high refresh rate, it has a great AMOLED panel with the HDR10 certification which can guarantee bright colors and rich image quality even on streaming platforms. Further, it has a high 1000 nits peak brightness. Last but not least, it is the only one to come with an in-display fingerprint reader. However, the Samsung Galaxy M32 remains very interesting because its AMOLED display has a 90 Hz refresh rate. The Redmi Note 10 is definitely less impressive.
Hardware/Software
With its powerful Helio G95 mobile platform, Realme 8 wins the hardware comparison. Besides having the most powerful chipset, it also comes with the strongest memory configuration as it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. Right after, we got the Redmi Note 10 with a Snapdragon 678 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM, as well as up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The phones all run Android 11 out of the box.
Camera
Noone of these devices is a camera phone, but Redmi Note 10 is the most disappointing as it is equipped with an inferior 48 MP main camera. With the Realme 8 and Samsung Galaxy M32, you get better 64 MP cameras and the Samsung Galaxy M32 wins the comparison because it also provides a better selfie camera with a 20 MP resolution.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy M32 is the king of battery life because it packs a bigger 6000 mAh battery. The Redmi Note 10 wins the fast charging comparison with a power of 33W.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Realme 8 vs Samsung Galaxy M32: Price
Redmi Note 10 and Realme 8 are priced less than €200/$240 globally, while you need a bit more than €200/$240 to purchase the Samsung Galaxy M32. The Realme 8 wins this comparison unless the battery life isn’t your main concern (in that case you should go for Galaxy M32). On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 has better street prices.
Xiaomi has for long released several non-electronics-related products that are also designed to make like easy. One of such is the UREVO line of portable umbrellas manufactured by its eco-chain company UREVO. Xiaomi Youpin has now played host to a new UREVO Umbrella equipped with features such as turnable LED lights, reverse folding and non-wetting, and a one-second opening mechanism. The product carries a price tag of 69 yuan (~$11).
The UREVO portable Umbrella contains three high-brightness LED lamp beads with an illumination distance of up to 10m. The angulation of the lamp can also be easily adjusted so as to illuminate the user’s path at night in other to avoid stumbling on obstacles such as steps, puddles, and manhole covers. It also serves to make the owner visible to on-coming vehicles at night.
There is no dedicated switch on the handlebar to turn on the light. Instead, when the handle is rotated, the LED lamp turns on. The light also provides a superb battery life.
Further, the UREVO umbrella features a fully automated one-key opening and closing. In other words, you press a button to automatically open the umbrella, a standard feature on most umbrellas but in this case, you also press the same button to automatically close the umbrella, making it easy to operate with one hand.
Also, the inside of the umbrella handle is designed with an explosion-proof punching mechanism, which automatically locks the position and stops at various times to prevent rebounding during the process of retracting the umbrella. This design protects both hands from being pinched and makes it easy to close the umbrella without applying any effort.
Another impressive design element of the new UREVO Umbrella is that the surface folds in reverse, with the rain surface inside and the umbrella bone surface outside. This prevents rain splashes when closing the umbrella, and prevents hands and car seats from getting wet when storing.
In addition, the umbrella uses the 210T high-density impact cloth material with a hydrophobic coating outside. Thus, rainwater falling on the umbrella surface can instantly form water droplets and slip off. The umbrella cloth also has an anti-UV layer with a sun protection factor of up to UPF50+, effectively blocking 99% of ultraviolet rays. There is also an inner layer of vinyl coating that blocks light and heat, keeping the body cool in hot weather.
The umbrella frame is manufactured from fiberglass and it is firm and strong, and won’t easily deform. Eight fiberglass umbrella ribs form the umbrella frame. The arched arc provides mechanical support for wind resistance and can easily cope with strong winds and heavy rains.
A few weeks back, Realme debuted the Realme Q3 Pro Carnival in China. To recall, the Q series by Realme is aimed at providing premium mid-range specifications at an affordable and aggressive price. It was launched alongside the realme GT Neo Flash Edition and is now retailing via Giztop for $249.
The device comes preloaded with Google Play Services and Google Play Store. It runs on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. Giztop is selling the Realme Q3 Pro Carnival in 2 color options – Blue and Black. There’s only one storage configuration to choose from – 8GB RAM + 128 GB ROM which is priced at $259.
The Realme Q3 Pro Carnival is equipped with a 6.43″ FHD+ AMOLED Panel from Samsung. The panel supports a high refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and has a 20:9 aspect ratio. There’s an in-display fingerprint scanner for authentication purposes. It weighs around 174 grams.
The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SoC which is built on the 7nm fabrication. The device ships with support for 5G connectivity and the graphics are handled by Adreno 620 GPU. Realme embedded a triple rear camera setup consisiting a 64MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro shooter. The front selfie shooter has a 32MP sensor carved on top-left punch-hole cutout.
The device is equipped with a 4500 mAh Li-Po battery with upto 50W fast charging via the type-C port. The Realme Q3 Pro Carnival also has support for stereo speakers.
It feels like a good option in the mid-range segment. Interested buyers can buy the Realme Q3 Pro Carnival from Giztop or $259. Let us know what you think about this mid-range offering from realme in the comments.
Recently, OnePlus announced the full integration of its smartphone brand with OPPO. The company will now function as a brand under OPPO but it still retains its independence. The announcement gave rise to several questions for which the company has tried to provide answers. One of such persistent questions pertains to what happens to the much-loved OxygenOS. There were rumors that OnePlus smartphones will now run ColorOS. OnePlus later clarified that it will be retaining the OxygenOS.
However, in a new twist, the Chinese brand has now announced the integration of OyygenOS with ColorOS. According to the press release, the move is aimed at leveraging the resources available due to the merger with OPPO. Obviously, OPPO has significantly more resources and a larger technology platform, tools OnePlus hopes to utilize in a bid to ensure each of its products can receive stable and timely software updates, while still retaining the world-class user experience for which OPPO’s software is known.
Make no mistake, the integration of the two top-notch OS may likely go unnoticed by OxygenOS users as it won’t affect the overall usage and interface. Instead, it is the codebase of OxygenOS that is integrated with ColorOS. OnePlus says that the move will provide a more capable team of developers and a treasure trove of R&D resources.
The company insists the global OnePlus smartphones will still run OxygenOS and assures that the build will now be on a more stable and stronger platform. Upcoming OnePlus phones will run OxygenOS built on the new platform while existing models that are still within the maintenance schedule will receive the update via OTA alongside the Android 12 update.
In addition, OnePlus also announced a huge improvement in its software maintenance schedule relating to the lifecycle of its smartphones. In this regard, flagship models from the OnePlus 8, including the T/R variants, will receive three major Android updates and 4 years of security updates. This means the OnePlus 8 series launched in 2020 with Android 10 will also get updated to Android 12 and 13 whenever they roll out while the OnePlus 9 series will get updated up to Android 14.
The company also disclosed that the first-gen Nord and Nord CE models as well as newer models will receive two major Android updates and three years of security updates. Unfortunately, the Nord N series, from the first-gen N10 and N100 will only get one major Android update and three years of security updates.
All other flagship models before the OnePlus 8 series will still retain the previous update schedule of two major Android updates and three years of security updates.
The Indian premium smart TV market has been expanded with the latest offering by TCL, of three 4K smart TV models. The three new TCL smart TVs are the C825 4K miniLED TV which uses a miniLED screen as well as the C725 and C728 QLED 4K TVs, both packing an OLED screen.
The TCL TV models come with several impressive features including Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and are targeted at specific segments of the market. The 2021 C Series from TCL are priced from Rs. 64,990 (~$872) for the 50- inch model of the C725 to Rs. 149,990 (~$2,012) for the 65-inch version of the C825 miniLED TV. All the models would be available in India from July 7.
TCL C825 miniLED TV
TCL C825 4K MiniLED TV
The TCL C825 mini offers premium features and could well be the first QLED mini TV in the subcontinent, while the C725 offers video call functionality via its in-built camera, and the C728 will tickle the fancy of gaming enthusiasts. The features of the high-end C825 mini LED TV ensures that it offers crisp quality audio and video output for a compelling viewing experience. The great visuals of the C825 mini are a result of the Dolby Vision feature, the presence of Quantum Dot Nanocrystals, and its light sensors which optimize the picture quality based on the ambient light conditions of the room. This is coupled with a 110% DCI P3 color volume, which accentuates the most accurate colors and displays life-like visuals. With its 1080p wide-angle magic camera, the C825 supports video calls and gesture controls.
TCL C728 QLED TV
TCL C725 and C728 QLED TV
Both the C725 and C728 bear some similar features, although the C728 has a gaming focus. Both TVs have Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, while Ultra low-latency gaming is present in the C728.
TCL C725 4K TV
The C725 and C728 come in three size variants. While the C725 has 50, 55, and 65 inches, the C728 comes in 55, 65, and 75 inches. They’ll run on Android TV 11, and both have hands-free voice control 2.0, Google Assistant, and Alexa. The Game Center Camera is available for Google Duo calls for the C728.
TCL says the three models and others in the 2021 C series TVs will get an update to Google TV from September to offer excellent and personalized content to users.
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