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Lei Jun spotted at SAIC headquarters after visiting multiple car companies over the past few weeks

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Jeet
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A couple of months ago, in March this year, Xiaomi officially announced the commencement of its smart electric vehicle business which will be led by the company’s founder and CEO Lei Jun.

Since then, the smartphone maker has been in talks with several car manufacturers for a partnership but nothing has materialized so far. Lei Jun has been visiting automakers and the latest company added to the list is SAIC.

Xiaomi's Lei Jun visiting SAIC Headquarters

Lei Jun, founder, CEO, and chairman of the Xioami Group visited the SAIC headquarters and some users shared photos of the same online. So far, he has visited BYD, Great Wall, Wuling, and some other well-known automakers as the Chinese tech giant is gearing up for its Smart Electric Vehicles business.

For those who are unaware, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited is a multinational automotive design and manufacturing company headquartered in Shanghai.

Lei Jun said that in the past 75 days, Xiaomi’s management has had 85 industry visits, in-depth exchanges with more than 200 automotive industry veterans, four internal management discussions, and two formal board meetings.

Explaining the intention for Xiaomi to build cars, he emphasized the company aims to offer high-quality smart electric vehicles to allow users globally to enjoy ubiquitous smart life. He further added that “I am willing to bet on all the reputation and achievements of my life to fight for Xiaomi cars!”

For this new wholly-owned subsidiary to work on the electric vehicles and related business, it plans to invest around 10 billion yuan (~$1.5 billion) but over a period of 10 years. It’s likely that the upcoming smart car from the company will be a consumer product and will be targeted at the mass market.

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New HONOR MagicBook Ryzen Edition laptops to launch on July 14

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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HONOR is no longer a big smartphone player in neither China nor in international markets. However, the brand is trying to regain its market share ever since it was sold by HUAWEI. The company is also still continuing to release other products like laptops. It has now officially announced to launch new laptop models this Wednesday in its home country.

HONOR MagicBook 14 2021
HONOR MagicBook 14 2021

According to the official HONOR Life Weibo account, the former sub-brand of HUAWEI has scheduled a launch conference for July 14 at 19:30 CST. The company will unveil new HONOR MagicBook Ryzen Edition notebooks at this event.

Unfortunately, the brand has not revealed any important details about these laptops yet. But our guess is that there should be two models – HONOR MagicBook 14 Ryzen Edition and HONOR MagicBook 15 Ryzen Edition.

Further, these notebooks will likely arrive in multiple memory variants powered by AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors. As for software, we can expect them to run Microsoft Windows 10 operating system with additional features like ‘Multi Screen Collaboration’.

Since we are still two days away from the launch, HONOR might tease all the key specs in the next few hours. Hence, we look forward to learning about these upcoming laptops before their official announcement on Wednesday.

What do you expect from the upcoming HONOR MagicBook Ryzen Edition notebooks? Do let us know in the comment section below.

 

 

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Apple iPad Mini 6 with revamped design expected to launch this fall

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Jeet
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Apple has been revamping its MacBook and iMac devices with a new design as well as adopting its own Apple Silicon chips instead of Intel chips. The company recently launched the iPad Pro powered by the Apple M1 chipset — the same chip that powers most of the newly launched computers from the brand.

Now, a new report coming from Mark Gurman through Power On newsletter claims that the Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly gearing up to launch a revamped version of the iPad Mini in the fall this year. The upcoming iPad Mini 6 is speculated to launch along with the larger-display model of the Apple iMac.

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Apple iPad Mini 6 Render

The newer model of the iPad Mini is expected to come with some major design overhaul, including thinner bezels. The brand is also touted to get rid of the Home button. In what is billed to be the “biggest redesign in the nine-year history” of the device, Mark Gurman claims it will be similar to the alterations made to the iPad Air.

Leaked images related to the device have pointed to the iPad Mini having the same footprint as the current model, with only a 3mm difference. It is said to measure 206.3mm x 137.8mm x 6.1mm in dimensions and will be available in three colors options — Silver, Black, and Gold. The Lightning port has been switched for USB-C port, and Touch ID will remain on the device in the form of a power button sensor.

Although the iPad Pro is powered by the M1 chipset, we expect the company to launch this upcoming model powered by the Apple A-series processors to differentiate between the Pro and Mini models in terms of performance.

Apple is also rumored to launch a new model of the iMac which will have a bigger display compared to the recently announced 24-inch iMac. The new model is likely to have a 27-inch screen or larger and is likely to be powered by the M1X or M2 chipset.

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OnePlus Buds Pro confirmed to launch alongside Nord 2 5G smartphone on July 22

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Jeet
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OnePlus has expanded its product lineup in recent years and the brand also has a lineup of earphones under its OnePlus Buds series. There are already a couple of products under the same and now the company is gearing up to launch another one.

It has officially confirmed that the OnePlus Buds Pro is in the works and has also revealed that the earphones will be launched along with the OnePlus Nord 2 5G smartphone that is scheduled for 22nd July.

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OnePlus Buds

As a part of OnePlus Lab, the company is also offering users a chance to experience both these upcoming products — Buds Pro earphones and Nord 2 5G smartphone ahead of the official launch in a couple of weeks.

Applications are being accepted by the company till 17th July for the early testing of both these products. Interested applicants are asked for contact information, community username, country, age, current earbuds, and a few other details.

The Chinese company has not revealed anything related to the upcoming true wireless earphones apart from confirming that its name is OnePlus Buds Pro. However, the name indicates that it could be similar to the original model with additional premium features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch later this month.

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Nokia sues Chinese smartphone maker OPPO for patent infringement

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Nokia is one of the early players in the mobile phone industry and thus, the Finland-based company holds multiple patents that it licenses to other companies. To protect its intellectual property, it sues those who use the patented work without permission.

In line with that, Nokia has now sued the Chinese smartphone company OPPO for patent infringement in four countries — England, France, Germany, and India.

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As per the report, OPPO has refused to renew the licensing agreement that allows the use of certain patents. Nokia had signed the agreement with the Chinese company back in the year 2018. It appears that Nokia is using the same legal teams that won the previous patent enforcement campaign against Lenovo and Daimler.

In its official statement, Nokia said that there have been negotiations between the two companies, but OPPO decided to go on its own and rejected all offers. It says: “We have been negotiating the renewal of our patent licensing agreement with Oppo but unfortunately they have rejected our fair and reasonable offers. Litigation is always our last resort and we have offered to enter into independent and neutral arbitration to amicably resolve the matter. We still believe this would be the most constructive way forward.”

On the other hand, OPPO says that Nokia’s action in the matter is “shocking” and has accused the Finnish company of dishonouring the patent licensing under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.

It’s noteworthy that the issue is not related to the Nokia’s OZO Audio Technology which OPPO has been using on several of its smartphones, including the Find X series and the Reno series. The exact patents of Nokia that OPPO is infringing has not been disclosed.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro live shot spotted, reveals curved display, unique dual-tone design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Google is likely to announce the Pixel 5a mid-range phone in August. In October, it is expected to unleash the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. A recent leak revealed all the major specs of the Pixel 6 duo. Now, a live shot of the Pixel 6 Pro has appeared on the web to reveal its front and rear design.

In the image, the Pixel 6 Pro can be seen sporting a punch-hole display with curved edges. The handset has a marvelous appeal from the front as it flaunts super-slim bezels. The absence of a physical fingerprint scanner suggests that the device could be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The Pixel 6 Pro’s back panel has a dual-tone with a horizontal camera strip, which seems to house a triple camera setup and an LED flash. The presence of a rectangle-shaped camera suggests that it is equipped with a periscope zoom lens.

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Live shot of the Pixel 6 Pro

The “GR1YH” model number is found mentioned at the bottom of the phone’s back panel. Past reports have revealed that this model number belongs to Google’s upcoming Pixel phone that is codenamed as Raven, which is expected to release the Pixel 6 Pro.

While the device shown in the live shot resembles the Pixel 6 Pro CAD renders that appeared in May, it is advisable to take this leak with a grain of salt since its authenticity could not be confirmed. Generally, Pixel phones are designed by Google, manufactured in China, and shipped in the U.S. Hence, the “made in the US” text that can be seen next to the model number further makes us doubt the authenticity of the image.

Google Pixel 6 Pro specifications (Rumored)

The Pixel 6 Pro is expected to feature a 6.71-inch P-OLED display, a 12-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main) + 48-megapixel (telephoto) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera system. It will be powered by powered Google’s own custom-made chip, 12 GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery that may support fast charging. It may arrive in 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB storage choices, and it will run on Android 12 OS.

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Meizu resurrects Blue Charm line: creates accounts for tablet, watch, and more

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Habeeb Onawole
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There was a time Meizu was one of the top smartphone companies in China. The brand, with its famous blue logo, was also one of Xiaomi’s biggest rivals, thanks to its affordable line of smartphones that sold under the Blue Charm line.

Following a change in its business model that resulted in it scaling down its business significantly, Meizu has focused on flagship phones. It has been a few years since it announced a new product under the Blue Charm line, but that may change soon as Meizu has resurrected the division, and this time, it appears it will be bigger.

The Chinese manufacturer has registered multiple new Weibo accounts under the Blue Charm (Charm Blue) name, and they hint at the new products that will be announced by the resurrected division. These accounts include Blue Charm Tablet, Blue Charm Watch, Blue Charm TV, and Blue Charm Router.

Based on the names of the aforementioned accounts, one can easily deduce that Meizu plans to launch tablets, watches, TVs, and routers under the Blue Charm line. We are particularly excited to learn that Meizu will be entering the tablet market.

The Blue Charm line is known for offering affordable products just like Xiaomi’s Redmi division, so we should see Meizu’s upcoming products arrive as alternatives to Redmi-branded ones.

All four accounts have not yet made any posts, so we don’t have any information on when to expect the new Blue Charm products. However, we expect more details will surface in the coming weeks or months.

 

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Nokia C30 renders and specifications leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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HMD Global is reportedly working on a new C-series phone called the Nokia C30. Its arrival may not be far away as it had received certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month. Leaked renders of the C30 have appeared now to reveal its front and rear design.

As can be seen, the Nokia C30 is likely to arrive in Green and White colors. The front side of the phone features a waterdrop notch, whereas its rear shell has a round-shaped camera module and a fingerprint scanner. In addition, the entire specs of the C30 have appeared through a Russian retailer listing.

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Leaked renders of the Nokia C30 by Nokia Power User

Nokia C30 specifications

The listing reveals that the Nokia C30 will be sporting a massive 6.82-inch display that will offer a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone will be powered by a hexa-core chip that clocks at 1.6GHz.

The device will offer users 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot. It runs on Android 11 OS and is backed by a huge 6,000mAh battery.

For photography, the C30 has a front camera of 5-megapixel and a 13-megapixel rear camera. On the connectivity front, the C30 will offer features like dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Apart from a fingerprint scanner, it will also carry support for face unlock. Lastly, the device measures 169.9 x 77.8 x 8.8mm and weighs 191 grams. As always, readers are advised to digest the specs leak of the C30 with a grain of salt.

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Top stories from last week: OnePlus’ woes, Snapdragon Insiders Phone, a new Switch, and more

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Habeeb Onawole
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Last week was a very interesting one for OnePlus. The Chinese manufacturer practically was in the news for various reasons ranging from bad to good. However, Qualcomm was able to take away the spotlight when it announced its first smartphone. If you missed out on these important stories, here’s your chance to get brought up to speed.

Nothing Ear 1 True Wireless Earbud

Nothing will be affordable

Carl Pei’s Nothing pair of earbuds is coming later this month. However, you don’t have to wait till then to know how much the first product from the startup will cost. The founder already revealed the price as well as some of the features of the wireless earbuds which will launch as the Nothing ear (1).

 

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OnePlus tweets about the S Pen

The official OnePlus India Twitter account committed a gaffe last week when it tweeted about Samsung’s Galaxy S Pen. It was a mistake but one that won’t be forgotten quickly.

 

OPPO Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition

OPPO phones may feature in-house ISP

Google and Xiaomi are two manufacturers that have launched phones with an in-house image signal processor (ISP). OPPO may soon join the list has a leak revealed the manufacturer is working on its own ISP. This chipset should help future OPPO devices take better pictures since the chipset and camera algorithms can be better tweaked compared to the one that comes with the chipset powering the phone.

 

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OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9

OnePlus admits to throttling performance for the sake of battery life

It was discovered that OnePlus was throttling the performance of the OnePlus 9 Pro when using several popular apps including Chrome and Twitter. However, when running benchmark apps, the device ran at full performance according to findings made by Anandtech. This discovery led to the device (and the OnePlus 9) being removed from Geekbench’s database. In OnePlus’s defense, it said it did that to save battery life. You can read their official response.

 

OnePlus Nord 2 5G gets a launch date, will have a custom MediaTek chipset

The much-awaited OnePlus Nord 2 5G now has a launch date. The phone will arrive in less than two weeks and when it does, it will have a custom MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset with improved AI features. The Dimensity 1200-AI is actually impressive as it does beat the standard version on AI Benchmark.

 

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Qualcomm announces $1500 Snapdragon-branded smartphone

One of the top stories last week was the launch of the Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders, a device made by ASUS for Qualcomm and with a Snapdragon logo. The Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or Snapdragon Insiders Phone costs a pretty penny, though Qualcomm is offering a lot too including top specs such as 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, bundled premium earbuds (select markets), and up to 4 years of software support.

 

Huawei MatePad 11

Huawei has a new tablet with a Snapdragon processor

The MatePad family grew larger with the launch of the MatePad 11, a Snapdragon 865-powered tablet. It boasts a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 256GB of expandable storage, quad speakers, and can be converted into a productivity device with an optional keyboard and pressure-sensitive stylus.

 

Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)

A new Nintendo Switch

Nintendo announced yet another Switch console – the second this year if you count the new Switch Lite colorway. The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) as it is officially called brings a new display that is not only bigger but OLED. It also has a redesigned dock, more storage, and of course, costs more.

 

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OPPO Reno6 Z 5G could be priced around $415 in Vietnam

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO will be announcing the Reno6 Z smartphone in Thailand and Vietnam on July 21. A poster shared by tipster Chun mentions the estimated pricing of the Reno6 Z.

The machine translation of the text from the below-shown poster suggests that the Reno6 Z 5G is now up for pre-orders from July 14 to 21 in Vietnam. Probably, those who pre-order the device will get a Bluetooth speaker. The estimated pricing of the phone is mentioned as VND 9,490,000 (~$413) in the poster.

OPPO REno6 Z pricing poster

OPPO Reno6 Z 5G specifications (Rumored)

Previous reports have revealed that the Reno6 Z 5G will be housing a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel. It is expected to deliver an FHD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner. For selfies, it may feature a front camera of 32-megapixel.

The rear shell of the phone may house a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. It is likely to run on Android 11 OS and ColorOS 11.

The Dimensity 800U chip may power the device with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The handset was recently spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site with a D800U chip and 8 GB of RAM. It may feature a 4,310mAh battery that carries supports support for 30W fast charging.

OPPO announced the Reno6 5G, Reno6 Pro 5G, and Reno6 Pro+ 5G smartphones back in May in China. The vanilla and Pro editions are expected to debut in multiple markets outside of China this week. However, there is no information available on whether the company has any plans to launch eh Pro+ handset in wider markets.

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ZTE Blade V30 renders, specifications, and pricing leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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ZTE is likely to launch a new phone called the ZTE Blade V30 in the European market. Ahead of the launch, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the renders, specifications, and pricing of the Blade V30.

The Blade V30 renders show that its display has a centrally aligned punch-hole. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power button, which doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. The large camera island available on the back panel of the phone houses a 64-megapixel quad-camera unit. The device can be seen in black and gradient blue colors in the renders.

ZTE Blade V30 specifications

The ZTE Blade V30 measures 165.8 x 77.8 x 8.9mm and weighs 193 grams. It has a 6.67-inch LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. For snapping selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel.

The rear camera setup of the Blade V30 has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras. The device will come preinstalled with Android 11 OS.

The Unisoc T618 chip is present under the hood of the Blade V30. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging through USB-C. It offers other features like a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack.

ZTE Blade V30 pricing

The leak further mentions that the Blade V30 will arrive with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. This variant is likely to be priced at 199 euros (~$236).

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OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G price in India emerge through unboxing video

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO will be announcing the Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G in India on July 14th. Ahead of the launch, an unboxing video of the Reno6 Pro 5G has appeared on YouTube. It not only confirms the key specification of the smartphone but also gives an idea of what to expect from its pricing.

The Reno6 Pro 5G unboxing video by Satzomake Unbox YouTuber reveals that it will be arriving in a blue-black colored retail box. The information mentioned on the package reveals that its model number is CPH2249, and it has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.  It is speculated to arrive in an 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version as well.

The retail box further reveals that the Reno6 Pro 5G has a 16.64cm (6.55-inch) display, a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery, a 32-megapixel front-facing camera, and its back panel has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit. The handset can be seen in Aurora hue in the unboxing video.

Apart from supporting the GSM and LTE bands, the Reno6 Pro 5G carries support for multiple 5G bands such as n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, and n78. The handset measures 160 x 73.1 x 7.6mm and weighs 177 grams. Coming to the price, the retail box reveals that the Reno6 Pro 5G has an MRP (Maximum Retail Price) of Rs 46,990 (~$631) in India, which suggests that it may cost around Rs 43,000 (~$577) or Rs 44,000 (~$590) in the country.

OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G retail box

The Reno6 Pro 6G retail box includes the handset, a TPU case, a SIM ejector, few documents, earphones with a USB-C connector, a USB-C cable, a 65W SuperVOOC charger. The unboxing video further reveals that the device has an S-AMOLED 90Hz display with curved edges and punch-hole, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, Dimensity 1200 chipset, and bokeh flare portrait video as one of the major videography features.

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Xiaomi Mi CC11, Mi CC11 Pro key specs leak, reveals SD780G/870, camera details, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Xiaomi is reportedly working on the Mi CC11 series of smartphones for China. A recent leak claimed that the company may announce it in mid or late August. A Chinese tipster has shared the key specifications of the Mi CC11 and Mi CC11 Pro smartphones.

The leak reveals that the Mi CC11 will be sporting an OLED panel that delivers a 90Hz refresh rate. The device could be powered by the Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G chipset. The camera setup of the Mi C11 may include a 64-megapixel primary camera and a telephoto sensor.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro

As far as the Mi CC11 Pro is concerned, it is likely to feature the more powerful Snapdragon 870 flagship chip. Its camera setup may include a 1/1.3x-inch camera sensor as the primary snapper and a periscope lens that will bring support for 5x zoom. It is unclear whether its OLED panel will support a 90Hz or a higher refresh rate.

The other specs of the Mi CC11 and Mi CC11 Pro are under wraps. Since they are expected to launch in August, both models are likely to pass through 3C and TENAA certifications later this month through which more details are expected to appear.

The tipster also said that the Mi MIX 4 will be featuring the Samsung GN1s, whereas the Xiaomi Mi 12 could be one of the first smartphones to arrive with a 200-megapixel camera. Speculations are rife that the Mi 12 could be powered by the Snapdragon 895 chip, and it may debut by the end of this year.

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Realme GT Master Edition will have a “pro” model

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Realme GT is one of the cheapest Snapdragon 888 smartphones you can get your hands on. Realme already launched two other versions – the Realme GT Neo and the Realme GT Neo Flash Edition – which are both powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset. It is now set to announce a 4th variant that will arrive as the Realme GT Master Edition. A new leak has now revealed that we will actually get two versions of the phones.

The source of the info is the Chinese leaker that goes by Arsenal on Weibo. According to his post, there is more than one version of the Realme GT Master Edition. He further explains that there is another version of the phone that can be called the Realme GT Pro Master Edition but that is not the official name. He concludes by saying more details will surface in the promotional materials.

Realme GT Master Edition

We do not know the specs of this “pro” model but there is a possibility it has a Snapdragon 888 processor like the Realme GT rather than a Snapdragon 870 chipset that will come with the Realme GT Master Edition.

The Realme GT Master Edition has a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate. It has a 32Mp front-facing camera housed inside a punch hole. There is a 50MP main camera on the back along with a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP B&W lens. It will also have a 4500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.

 

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Realme Pad appears in real skin in the wild revealing an ultra-thin build

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Jed John Ikoba
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In the early part of June this year, Chinese tech giant Realme was rumored to be planning to launch what will be its first tablet. The company later confirmed the slate will be named Realme Pad and will launch alongside the Realme Book, its first laptop. The tech giant has even released a teaser poster of the tablet.Realme Pad

While we are yet to know when the tablet will be launched, a couple of unofficial images of the Realme Pad has been spotted in the hands of an unidentified female user. The images give us our first real-life look at the slate. They not only reveal the rear aspect but also the front.Realme Pad

The back looks like what is made from metal, perhaps aluminum. It bears a single camera that is located on the left side of the rear panel. The front screen reveals quite sizable bezels are the top and bottom end of the panel.  The tablet equally comes with square edges, a feature that has been teased previously. It also features an ultra-thin build which suggests it will be lightweight.

Realme is ye to reveal the specifications of the Realme Pad. However, it is expected to come with a mid-range configuration and should run Android 11 out of the box. Realme has released more details of the Realme Book laptop than that of the tablet. We expect more details to emerge as the launch draws closer.

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ASUS to hold virtual event on July 15, Chromebooks and tablets expected to launch

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Habeeb Onawole
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ASUS has announced that it will hold a virtual event this week in India. The manufacturer plans to announce a range of products targeted at students.

ASUS India July virtual event

According to a teaser poster for the event, the new line of products will come with several Google apps such as Google Classroom, Play Store, Gmail, and YouTube preinstalled. This should mean they are either Android tablets or Chromebooks.

The event is scheduled for July 15 and will begin at 12 midday. ASUS has also revealed that the new products will be sold exclusively by Flipkart.

We expect one of the devices that will be announced is the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3. The Chromebook tablet was announced early this month and has a built-in USI pen. It is the Taiwanese manufacturer’s answer to the Lenovo Duet Chromebook, the other Chromebook tablet sold in India.

 

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Poco teases Aluminium Alloy Frame and Glass Sandwich design on the Poco F3 GT

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Pranav Sawant
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While Poco is teasing the Poco F3 GT aggressively on Twitter, the launch of the device still remains unknown. Recently, the company took to Twitter trolling OnePlus’ Nord 2 smartphone, which is scheduled to launch this month in India. Today, Poco has teased about the upcoming F3 GT’s built and craftsmanship moving us closer to the Indian launch.

According to the tweet from Poco India, the Poco F3 GT will feature an Aerospace-Grade Aluminium Alloy Frame. It is said to have three levels of bevels – a radical bevel on one side, a concave bevel at the top, and a square bevel on the other side.

The attached screenshot in the tweet is said to be taken on the Poco F3 GT. It is the post on the Mi community about the Poco F3 GT’s built that confirms the device uses a series 7000 aluminium alloy frame and has a glass sandwich design.

“Our spanking new Poco F3 GT looks more refined than its predecessor (and the competition of course :P) as it exudes a premium feel owning to its glass construct in conjunction with an aerospace-grade aluminium alloy frame. Purposeful engineering led to us developing a high-quality metal frame that starkly contrasts that of our competitors, who still persist with flimsy plastic frames on their so-called “flagship killer devices”, the post said.

It continued, “GT’s singular metal frame is crafted to have three levels of bevels: radical, concave, and square, which lend an extra dimension to the ergonomics of the phone.”

The post enticed the Mi community about the upcoming Poco F3 GT and the tease-saga seems to continue till we receive an actual launch date.

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For those who are unaware, the Poco F3 GT is touted to be the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition for the Indian market. The smartphone is expected to come with game-centric features like mechanical shoulder buttons and an in-built cooling system.

The smartphone will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone is expected to feature a 6.67-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz high refresh rate. It is said to house a 5,065mAh battery and support for 67W fast charging.

Read our Redmi K40 Gaming Edition review here. 

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Xiaomi’s 67W fast charger, Mi SonicCharge 3.0 likely to cost ₹1,999 ($27)

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Pranav Sawant
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Yesterday, Xiaomi announced the launch date of its Mi SonicCharge 3.0 fast charger for the Indian market. The fast charging adapter will launch on July 12 in India and its major highlight is the 67W quick-charging capability. Since there is only a day left for its arrival, the Mi community is on the hunt for its actual pricing in India. Today, a Twitter user, Nirmal TV shared a live image of the charging adapter along with its pricing.

Unfortunately, the tweet was deleted minutes after it was posted, but another Twitter leaker has managed to grab a screenshot. According to the tweet, the Mi SonicCharge 3.0 67W fast charger will be priced at ₹1,999(~$27).

The live image of the charging adapter showcases its compact size. The adapter has white paint with “67W” written at the top. Just like other Xiaomi gadgets, the fast charger also has the standard box packaging mentioning three of its highlights.

The following are its highlights – The charger supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0, the provided type-C cable has a length of 1m, and it works with multiple devices supporting Type-C cable including laptops.

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Nokia unveils the BH-805 Noise Cancelling TWS Earbuds in Europe priced at €99.99

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Jed John Ikoba
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The Nokia BH-805 is Nokia’s first-ever earbuds with active noise cancellation and matches commercial-grade hearing protectors. The Nokia BH-805 earbuds can actively cancel and modulate the noise in the environment up to 25 decibels. The Nokia noise-canceling earbuds also feature an Ambient mode that enables the user to listen to the surrounding.Nokia BH-805 earbuds

Nokia had earlier quietly released the BH-805 earbuds in India and China where the company’s license holders in both countries, Flipkart and Richgo respectively, have been selling the earbuds for some months. Nokia, however, just officially unveiled the BH-805 earbuds for the European market. The device carries a price tag of €99.99 ($118), and it is currently available in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.Nokia BH-805 earbuds

The BH-805 bears a close semblance with the Nokia Lite earbuds, with several similar features. It is powered by 13 mm graphene buds. A 400mAh charging case combines with the two 45mAh batteries in each earbuds to provide up to 5 hours of playback without the charging case and 20 hours when the charging case is attached. When Active Noise Cancellation is activated on the BH-805, the battery capacity is slightly reduced.Nokia BH-805 Noise Cancelling TWS earbuds

In addition, the device has USB-C charging capability for quick charging. Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, IPX5, and Google Assistant are some other functionalities present in the
Nokia says two color variants will be available for the BH-805 active noise canceling earbuds. Intending customers could either pick the Charcoal model or settle for the Polar sea color variant.

The complete package consists of the earbuds, a charging case, ear tips of three sizes, a USB-C cable, and a Quick Guide, all inside a box made of recycled paper. Nokia has not stated any plans on the availability of the product in other countries subsequently.

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Next Week in Tech: Huami event, Reno6 series, Vivo S10 series, and more

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Next week will be packed with a lot of announcements. Alongside a handful of phones, we will also see the launch of a new smartwatch operating system and a superfast charger. Here is a roundup of what is coming next week:

Xiaomi Mi 67W SonicCharge Charger Teaser Launch Date

Xiaomi 67W charger for India – July 12

Xiaomi will announce a 67W charger for the Indian market on Monday, July 12. The Mi 67W SonicCharge 3.0 Charger has already been listed on the official website and it will come with a 6A USB-A cable included for ₹1999 (~$29). The charger which also supports Quick Charge 3.0 will be able to charge low-power devices such as headphones as well as high-power ones such as notebooks.

 

Huami

Huami’s Future of Health Event – July 13

Huami, one of the top wearable companies in the world has scheduled July 13 for its Future of Health event. It has been reported that Huami will announce a new operating system for its smartwatches as well as a new processor.

 

Oppo Reno6 Pro pricing leaked ahead of July 14 launch

OPPO Reno6 series launch (India and Indonesia) – July 14

After announcing the Reno6 series in China in May, OPPO is ready to bring the phones to India and Indonesia. The Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G will be announced in India on July 14 while Indonesia will get the two phones on July 15.

 

Vivo S10 Launch

Vivo S10 series – July 15

The Vivo S10 series will be announced in China on July 15. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to announce two phones – the Vivo S10 and the Vivo S10 Pro – as successors to the Vivo S9 series launched in March.

 

Vivo Y72 5G India – July 15

Vivo will also have a launch in India on July 15. It has been reported that the manufacturer will announce the Vivo Y72 5G on that day. There are also reports of the Vivo V21 Pro tagging along too.

 

OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition

OnePlus Watch Cobalt Edition – July 16

OnePlus will announce the OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition on July 16 in India. The smartwatch already launched in China back in May and is now making its way to other regions.

 

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