MIUI 12 Control Center Glitch: Several Xiaomi and Poco Users complain – possible fix in works

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Jul 2, 2021

Ever since the launch of MIUI 12 for Xiaomi smartphones, there has been mixed feedback regarding the overall UI and its design. With major changes in the control center, it was bound to be an important part of the update where most of the bugs could appear.

Previously, several users reported that there was a bit of a lag while scrolling in the control center. It was primarily due to the heavy animations that are a part of MIUI 12. Taking the feedback into consideration, Xiaomi tried to fix the issue by pushing fresh updates where it removed the gaussian blur (one of the reasons behind the lag). But the problem wasn’t completely solved as some users still faced minor lags while opening the control center.

While the lag issue was being fixed, users are experiencing a new issue where the control center gets stuck. According to some users on the Xiaomi community, the latest update – MIUI 12.1.2 has two to three issues so far. First, a Mi 9T user experienced a control center glitch wherein it shifted to a low-bit colored display, and later, a user had his screen frozen while opening the control center.

In reply to one of these posts, a moderator from the Xiaomi community said that the issues have been known and have been reported by Xiaomi. That said, we can expect Xiaomi to roll out a new update in the future where most of the control center bugs could get fixed.

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Tech giants Apple and Amazon faces anti-trust investigation in Spain

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Jul 2, 2021

The competition watchdog of Spain, CNMC, is investigating possible anti-competitive practices in the country by Apple and Amazon related to the online sales of electronic devices, reports Reuters.

In a public statement, CNMC said that it had opened disciplinary proceedings over possible unlawful conduct by both companies that would also include possible restrictions on the Amazon website in Spain. It adds: “(Restrictions) would affect the retail sale of Apple products by third parties and the advertising of competing Apple products, leading to a reduced competition in the Internet retail market for electronic products.”

Amazon said in a statement that it was fully collaborating with the authority on this issue, while Apple in Spain didn’t make a comment on this issue. It’s not yet known how long the agency will take to probe this case by CNMC’s proceedings open a maximum period of 18 months for the investigation and resolution of the case.

The big tech firms have caught the attention of antitrust regulators in several regions in recent times. Recently, the German antitrust regulator confirmed that it is looking into Apple for competition law regulations, making it the fourth investigation into a large digital firm, after cases looking into Facebook, Amazon, and Google before.

The Competition and Markets Authority in the United Kingdom has also launched an investigation, looking into whether the Google and Apple duopoly had suppressed competition and innovation. There was also the six-bill package debated recently by the U.S. House which would help to stop the dominance of these big tech companies.

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Honor 50 SE goes on sale in China today; pricing starts at 2,399 yuan ($370)

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Jul 2, 2021

Last month, Honor launched its latest Honor 50 series of smartphones which includes Honor 50, 50 Pro, and 50 SE, all of which come with an almost similar design. The Honor 50 and 50 Pro have already been on sale but today, the Honor 50 SE goes on sale.

The Honor 50 SE will go on sale today for the first time in China and the pricing starts at 2,399 yuan which is approximately $370. It will be interesting to see how the device performs in terms of sales as the other two models generated sales worth 500 million yuan within a minute last week when they went on sale.

The smartphone features a 6.78-inch ultra-narrow-sided full-view screen with a screen frame of only 1.1mm and offers a 94.3 percent screen-to-body ratio. it supports a 120Hz high refresh rate and 240Hz high touch sampling rate, which can present an extremely smooth visual and control experience.

For the camera department, the Honor 50 SE uses the iconic ring design inspired by Rollei’s double-reflex cameras. It is equipped with a 100-megapixel ultra-clear main camera and a 4-megapixel macro lens with an F/2.4 aperture and a 112-degree ultra-wide-angle camera. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies.

The device is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor which is based on TSMC’s latest 6nm process, offering more advantages in performance and power consumption. The processor also supports a new generation of LPDDR5 memory and UFS. 3.1 storage specifications, which provide good performance output. It comes with 8GB RAM while there are 128GB and 256GB storage options.

The handset is running the Android operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Magic UI 4.2 on top. The phone has a 4,000mAh battery and comes with support for 66W fast charging technology.

The 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model of the Honor 50 SE is priced at 2,399 yuan which is about $370. The top-end variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage costs 2,699 yuan which roughly converts to $417.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Cameras detailed in the new leak

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Jul 2, 2021

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Z Fold3 smartphone on August 3 at the Unpacked event. Ahead of its launch, we saw key specs and renders of the phone, and yesterday we received a tip regarding its internals. Now, the phone’s cameras have been detailed in a leak.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is expected to make use of a total of five camera lenses. The foldable device from Samsung would feature three 12-megapixel lenses at the rear, starting with a 12MP Sony IMX555 main sensor, a 12MP 2x Telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Interestingly, the ultra-wide lens would have Phase detection autofocus.

When unfolded, there will be a 16-megapixel under the screen camera for selfies. It will be a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor with 1.0-micron pixels. When folded, there will be a 10MP punch-hole camera on the secondary screen.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Specifications (Expected)

Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G renders by Evan Blass

The previous leaks have revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold3 would come with a 7.55-inch primary display and a 6.23-inch cover screen. Although the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chip has been announced, the device will still be powered by the vanilla Snapdragon 888 chipset. It will be paired with 512 GB of internal storage.

Inside it could pack a 4,380mAh battery which is slightly smaller in comparison to the predecessor, the Galaxy Fold2. The device is expected to run on Android 11 out of the box with OneUI on top of it.

In terms of availability, the Galaxy Z Fold3 is said to hit the floors in August in the global markets including the US and the UK. A few weeks of the global announcement, the phone is expected to reach the Indian market.

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Apple MacBook Pro with Mini-LED display could launch in September this year

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Jul 2, 2021

Last year, Apple announced its own ARM-based Apple Silicon and the first chipset under this new category is M1, which is already powering devices like MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and iMac.

The response received from the users as well as critics is quite good for the Apple M1 chipset and now the company has started the process of transitioning from Intel chips to its own Apple Silicon. This means that soon, all the computing devices from Apple will be powered by the company’s own chips.

The Cupertino-based tech giant is rumored to launch newly updated MacBook Pro laptops and now, the latest report coming from DigiTimes hint that the devices could be officially launched in September this year.

The upcoming Apple MacBook Pro models are said to come with an all-new design and two display options — 14-inch and 16-inch, featuring a Mini-LED screen. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also recently indicated that the next few weeks will be quiet as Apple is not planning any major announcement or product reveals until the launch of its new iPhones.

The report from China adds that shipments of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will peak in October as the devices are expected to be available for purchase a month after its official announcement.

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 Render — Image Credit: Renders By Ian

The new MacBook Pros are expected to feature a flat-edged design, a MagSafe charging port, and a few more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader. It is also expected to come powered by the next-generation Apple Silicon chipset — probably M1X or M2.

It could come packed with a 10-core Apple silicon chip with eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, along with 16 or 32-core GPU options and support for up to 64GB RAM. Preview reports indicate that Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of these new Mini-LED panels while Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices.

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Realme C21Y goes official; packs Unisoc T610 SoC, 4GB RAM, and triple rear cameras

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Jul 2, 2021

Realme has a lineup of entry-level smartphones under its C-series and now the company has launched a new device under the same, dubbed Realme C21Y. The phone has made its global debut in Vietnam and could soon launch in other regions.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display that offers a screen resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels and 400nits peak brightness. It features a waterdrop notch that houses a front selfie shooter.

Under the hood, the handset is powered by a Unisoc T610 octa-core processor which is built using a 12nm fabrication process. The graphics on the handset are handled by an integrated Mali G52 GPU.

The device comes packed with 4GB LPDDRX RAM and 64GB internal storage. In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens.

On the front side, the smartphone features a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Connectivity options include 4G, Dual Sim, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, AGPS, Beidou, and Glonass.

There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It runs the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box which is now a bit old given that Android 12 has been officially announced. It would have been good if the company opted for the Android 11 OS. The phone has a Realme UI on top and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

The Realme C21Y comes in two color options — Black and Blue. The 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage model is priced at 3,490,000 Vietnamese dongs (approx. $151) while the 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage variant costs 3,990,000 Vietnamese dongs (~$173).

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G press render reveals four color options

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Jul 2, 2021

Lots of folks are looking forward to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. There are reports the device will arrive later than the Galaxy S20 FE and may even get a limited release. While we await more details about its arrival, an official press render has leaked and it shows the color options that will be available.

The Galaxy S20 FE was announced in six colors that include red, orange, white, lavender, mint, and navy. For its successor, it appears we will be getting fewer color options to choose from.

A leaked render shared on the web by Android Headlines, shows the Galaxy S21 FE will be available in only four colors. While they will go by fanciful names, the colors are violet, white, olive green, and black/gray. All four have matching frames

With respect to the phone’s design, there is a centered punch hole for the front-facing camera and the back is home to three rear cameras. The rear has been redesigned and it looks like that of the Galaxy S21 5G. There are also visible bezels that run around the display.

The Galaxy S21 FE has its SIM tray at the top while the power button and volume control buttons are on the right side. There is no visible fingerprint scanner and that is because the phone will have one under its AMOLED display.

When the Galaxy S21 FE 5G arrives, it is expected to pack a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It should also have a Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage.

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The OnePlus 6T is the latest smartphone to run Windows 11

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Jul 1, 2021

Windows 11 was announced last week, and while it won’t begin rolling out to users until later this year, Microsoft has released a preview for insiders. Since that happened, we have seen the new operating system get ported to a number of devices it wasn’t designed for. The latest device to get the Windows 11 treatment is the OnePlus 6T.

The OnePlus 6T was released in 2018 and runs Android. Interestingly, some developers have been able to install Windows 11 on the phone, thanks to the ARM64 build released for Windows on ARM devices.

As reported by XDA Developers, those behind this interesting feat are the developers behind the Renegade Project, and they have made a video showing how they got Windows 11 running on the phone which was originally running Windows 10. You can watch the 13-minute long video below.

It has been reported that among the features that they got partially working include the touchscreen, the USB, and GPU, while Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and audio out via the speaker didn’t work. That is understandable considering Windows 11 wasn’t designed to run on the phone.

The team of developers have also got some PC games running on the phone such as Crysis, Counter-Strike Global Offensive, Mafia, Need For Speed Most Wanted, and GTA IV. They have put together a spreadsheet to show the list of games they tried and it also includes the resolution and frame rate of those that worked successfully.

In just a few days, we have seen Windows 11 get ported to the Xiaomi Mi 8 and the Lumia 950 XL. What device do you want to see the OS run on next? Let us know in the comment box.

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ZTE executive hints at a 20GB RAM phone

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Jul 1, 2021

About five years ago, the maximum RAM you could find on most smartphones didn’t exceed 4GB. Now, that is what you will find on even budget phones. A lot of flagships now have 12GB of RAM with some even having up to 16GB of RAM and even 18GB of RAM like the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro. We may see the bar get raised with a 20GB RAM phone from ZTE in the future.

ZTE executive, Lu Qianhao, made a post on Weibo that hints at a 20GB RAM phone from the manufacturer. The post has led to speculations about the first 20GB RAM phone.

Some believe the device may incorporate the virtual RAM feature we have seen some manufacturers adopt. So the phone may have 18GB of RAM and 2GB of virtual RAM. There is also the possibility that it actually has 20GB of physical RAM.

We don’t know when the device will launch. There is also the possibility that they might have no plans of releasing a phone with that amount of RAM but may have tested a prototype.

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LG QNED MiniLED TV lineup to hit the global market this month

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Jul 1, 2021

Home electronics giant, LG Electronics has disclosed that it will release its latest range of QNED MiniLED TVs to the global market, beginning with a rollout in North America from this month. The new LG QNED Mini TVs are seen as alternatives to LED TVs and the models range from 65 inches to 86 inches. Each model reflects LG’s touch of excellence and innovation.

The rollout of LG’s next-generation TVs includes the 8K QNED99, QNED95, and the 4K QNED90 series respectively, and these impressive TVs will berth in various regions beginning from July. The LG QNED Mini LED TV is a massive leap forward in the evolution of the ultimate TV by the South Korean giant. LG will continue to showcase its technological leadership of the premium TV market globally. The lineup also reflects LG’s unrelenting push to continue to raise the bar of excellence among its competitors.

LG has had mixed fortunes in its businesses, but the Home entertainment segment remains an area of strength and technological edge for the South Korean company over its competitors. LG has continued to post impressive results and overall excellent performance within the sector. The TVs feature LG’s Quantum Dot NanoCell color, the Mini LED backlight and other technologies to produce an excellent display for the QNED Mini LED series.
LG says the combination of the technologies on display will leave customers with a compelling experience using the QNED TVs.

The QNED series also feature Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, Web OS +LG THINQ will power the TVs with magic remote functionality also present. Several viewing options are available and other features that really pinpoint LG’s leadership of the segment globally.

LG did not give a detailed rollout plan for the QNED Mini LED TVs. However, we would expect the home region to enjoy an early release within days of the global unveiling.

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Huawei Band 6 is coming to India this month and here is how much it may cost

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Jul 1, 2021

The Huawei Band 6 is a fitness tracker that was announced earlier this year. The smartwatch made its debut in Malaysia in early April and is now set to arrive in India soon according to the latest report.

The fitness tracker is expected to make its arrival in India by the middle of this month reports MySmartPrice, citing industry sources. The blog has also revealed the possible pricing of the wearable.

The Huawei Band 6 will be priced under ₹5000, likely ₹4,499 (~$60) or ₹4,999 (~$67). Both prices are higher than the RM219 (~$53) selling price of the band in Malaysia. That should not be surprising considering the import tax in India is high. It has also been revealed that the fitness tracker will be available in Amber Sunrise, Forest Green, Graphite Black, and Sakura Pink.

Huawei ships the band 6 with a 1.47-inch FullView Color AMOLED touch display with a 194 x 368 resolution. It has a single button on the right side of the frame and comes with UV-treated silicone straps.

The Huawei Band 6 has support for 24/7 heart rate monitoring, all-day blood oxygen level measurement, sleep monitoring, and stress monitoring. There is also support for menstrual cycle tracking.

The fitness tracker has support for 96 workout modes, boasts a 2-week battery life, and is compatible with Android and iOS devices. It also has music playback support and app alerts.

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Deal: Get Soundcore Life Q10 Headphone for $40 (Retail Price $45)

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Jul 1, 2021

Anker Soundcore Life Q10 Headphone which generally retails for $45 is now available for $39.97 only at AliExpress.

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Anker Soundcore Life Q10 Headphone at $39.97 @AliExpress

Anker Soundcore Life Q10 is a wireless over-ear, Bluetooth headphone. The headphone comes with a High-Res audio certification which gives you an exceptional and rare sound quality.

With an exclusive BassUp technology the headphone provides a strong and amplified bass note. This means you can now enjoy your EDM and Bass-heavy genres with a high-quality bass effect. Anker Soundcore Life Q10 works for up to 60 hours on Standard mode on one single charge. And with just 5 mins of charging you can use the headphones for 5 hours.

Generally retailing at $45, you can now buy Anker Soundcore Life Q10 for $39.97 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is a limited-time offer. So hurry up and grab your discounted headphone asap.

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T-Mobile’s REVVL V+ 5G undercuts the OnePlus Nord N200 5G in style and price

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Jul 1, 2021

If you live in North America and want to grab an affordable 5G smartphone, then the OnePlus Nord N200 5G is a great choice. However, it is not the only option as T-Mobile has announced its own affordable 5G smartphone that costs even less than the Nord N200 5G. The REVVL V+ 5G is not only cheaper but more stylish.

The phone has a flat frame and a flat back much like the iPhone 12 series. While T-Mobile calls the color Nebula Black, it still has a bit of the operator’s signature color. For example, the power button is colored and there is a vertical streak of magenta on the back that adds a bit of style to the phone’s appearance.

The REVVL V+ 5G has a 6.82-inch LCD display, making it much bigger than the OnePlus Nord N200 which has a 6.49-inch display. Sadly, T-Mobile’s phone settles for an HD+ panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. The screen also has a waterdrop notch.

Powering the phone is MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 processor and it is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. There are three cameras on the back of the phone – a 16MP main sensor, a 5MP sensor, and a 2MP sensor. The front-facing camera is a 16MP sensor.

The REVVL V+ 5G has face unlock and a fingerprint scanner buried under the magenta colored power button. Under the flat back panel is a 5000mAh battery and just the like Nord N200, it too supports 18W fast charging. A power brick and USB-A to USB-C cable is included in the box. The phone ships with Android 11.

Interested buyers will be able to get the REVVL V+ 5G starting July 12 at Metro stores and from T-Mobile (physical stores and online) starting July 23 for $200. It will be exclusive to the two networks. T-Mobile is also running a competition and selected winners will get a free REVVL V+ 5G phone.

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DIZO Wireless neckband earphones & DIZO GoPods D TWS earbuds unveiled in India

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Jul 1, 2021

Realme recently announced DIZO as the first brand under its TechLife ecosystem. The brand’s first product was billed to drop today and indeed, DIZO’s first products are a pair of wireless earbuds. The products are dubbed DIZO Wireless and DIZO GoPods D.

The DIZO Wireless neckband earphones and the DIZO GoPods D true wireless earphones are really not new products entirely. The two models had earlier been launched under the Realme brand in other markets. The DIZO Wireless neckband is a rebadged Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo while the DIZO GoPods D had earlier been launched as realme Buds Q2 in some countries. The design is slightly different, though.

Talking of the features, the DIZO Wireless neckband utilizes an 11.2mm Bass Boost driver and supports 88ms super low-latency gaming mode. The earbuds also feature a Magnetic Instant Connection whereby it is connected when the two earbuds are separated. The earbuds feature support for fast charging via a USB-C port. You also get an IPX4 Waterproof rating.

Further, the earbuds cram a 150mAh battery which can deliver up to 17 hours of playback on a single charge. The buds can be paired to the realme Link app on a smartphone, giving users the ability to customize functions such as switching bass boost+, getting system updates, etc.

The DIZO GoPods D has a smaller 10mm Bass Boost driver but with an improved 110ms super low-latency gaming support. It also comes with fast charging support. DIZO claims a 10 minutes charge will deliver up to 120 minutes of playback time for each bud and the charging case.

Each of the earbuds has a 40mAh battery that delivers up to 5 hours of battery life. The charging case packs a decent 400mAh battery that can deliver up to 20 hours of battery life. Other features on the DIZO GoPods D include Bluetooth 5.0, AAC audio codec, IPX4 waterproof rating, intelligent touch controls, and voice assistant support. The earbuds also come with an ENC algorithm which reduces ambient noise during a call to the barest minimum. It also comes with a 110ms super-low latency gaming mode.

As for the pricing, the DIZO GoPods D is priced at Rs. 1599 (~$21) but it will be sold on Flipkart for a reduced price of Rs. 1399 (~$19) during the first sale scheduled for July 14th. The earbuds come in Black and White colors.

On the other hand, the DIZO Wireless Neckband Earbud is priced at Rs. 1499 (~$20). The product will be sold for Rs. 1299 on Flipkart during the first sale scheduled for July 7th. It comes in Orange, Black, Blue, and Green colors. Both models will also be sold on offline stores across India.

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Windows 11 ARM64 successfully flashed on Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone

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Jul 1, 2021

Microsoft has released the first Windows 11 Insider Preview for the Dev channel which is named Build 22000.51. The early preview version allows users to test-drive the features that are coming to the official version.

As the preview version has been released by the Redmond-based tech giant, the Windows 11 ARM version has also surfaced online and some developers have managed to load this newer Windows operating system on Lumia 950 XL smartphone.

Not just that, some reports have revealed about Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone getting flashed with the Windows 11 Preview operating system. While Windows is working on the smartphone, it still doesn’t support touch screen functionality and USB port.

Although Microsoft has given up on its Lumia smartphones, users are still tinkering with the older models. Last year, a group of developers managed to port the full Windows 10 operating system on Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones.

Developers have also managed to add Continuum support as well as a custom phone dialer app on a Lumia smartphone running Windows operating system. They even reached the ability to detect the SIM card on the device.

There’s no way Windows operating system on smartphones is getting official, at least not anytime soon, but it’s interesting to see developers making progress, boosting the development of Windows on ARM project.

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Deal: Get Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 2 for $10 (Original Price $25)

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Jul 1, 2021

Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 2 which usually retails at $25 is now available for a discounted price of $10.08 only at AliExpress.

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Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 2 at $10.08 @AliExpress

Redmi AirDots 2 comes with Bluetooth 5.0. This means faster and stable connections with a high-speed data transmission rate. The deep bass and high-quality stereo audio make it a pleasure to listen to your favorite tunes on Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 2.

The multi-functional touch control helps you to easily navigate through your music, pick up and hang calls and activate the built-in XiaoAI voice assistant. The earphone gives you 4 hours of playtime with one single charge and 12 hours with the charging case.

Generally retailing for $25, you can now get Redmi AirDots 2 for $10.08 only at AliExpress. This heavily discounted price is available only for a limited period. So grab your discounted Redmi AirDots 2 asap.

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Deal: Buy Smart Temperature Display Vacuum Flask for $13 (Retail Price $40)

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Jul 1, 2021

Simita Smart Temperature Display Vacuum Flask which generally retails for $40 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $13.67 only at AliExpress.

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Smart Temperature Display Vacuum Flask at $13.67 @AliExpress

Simita Smart Temperature Display Vacuum Flask

Key Features:

Stainless steel vacuum flask
Capacity – 500ml
24-hour insulation
Smart temperature display
Retains distinct flavors of tea, coffee, juice, etc
Anti-leak design
IPX7 waterproof
Silicone seal ring on the lid
Non-slip cup bottom
Colors: Peach, Blue. Black, White, and Green

Generally retailing for $40, you can now buy Simita Smart Temperature Display Vacuum Flask at a discounted price of $13.67 only at AliExpress. Please note that this flash deal ends in the next 17 hours. So place your order asap.

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Realme Beard Trimmer, Beard Trimmer Plus and Hair Dryer launched in India

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Jul 1, 2021

Apart from the DIZO-branded earbuds and Buds 2 Neo, Realme also announced three new products in India, as the Chinese company continues to deepen its grip on the Indian market. Realme is well-known for its wide range of smartphones, but it is also gradually carving a niche for itself in the home accessories segment of the market. The three Realme products released today are the Realme Beard Trimmer, Beard Trimmer Plus, and the Realme portable Hair Dryer.

The devices will be available in India from July 5 directly on the Realme website, as well as on Flipkart. The pricing information shows that the Realme Beard Trimmer is priced at Rs. 1,299 (~$17), while the Beard Trimmer Plus and the Hair Dryer both cost Rs. 1999 (~$27) each.

Realme Beard Trimmer and Beard Trimmer Plus

Both models come with up to 120 minutes of usage on a full charge, with USB-C charging available via the port. Both models also have a safety Travel Lock to prevent accidental operation of the device. Both the Beard Trimmer and Beard Trimmer Plus also have self-sharpening functionality that enables the blades to remain efficient while in use. While both models come with a 10 mm comb with 0.5 mm precision, the Trimmer Plus has an additional 20 mm comb to expand the cutting choices. The Beard Trimmer has 20 length settings in comparison to the Beard Trimmer Plus 40 length settings. Both models also have an anti-heating mechanism for a smooth trimming experience in low noise.

The Realme Beard Trimmer has a washable blade, while the Beard Trimmer Plus is IPX7-rated, meaning that it is water-resistant. Finally, both models sport a LED indicator that highlights the amount of battery life remaining in the device.

Realme Hair Dryer

The Realme Hair Dryer is a portable device that offers greater power with its 1,400W motor, high-speed fan, and overall minimalist design. The hairdryer can achieve excellent drying of the hair within five minutes, which is much faster than many hair dryers whose drying time could be up to 10 minutes or more. The advanced Negative Ions technology in the device makes it possible to moisturize the scalp effectively during the drying process. It also maintains its operating temperature at safe levels that will not cause damage on the hair. Triple layer protection provides safety for the user as the hair is guaranteed not to get stuck or sucked up inside the hairdryer. There are multiple drying options for drying at different levels and the gadget is designed excellently, with thermal insulation and high-quality materials.

The three Realme products all bear the imprimatur of the Realme touch of excellence both in the design and durability of the products, and the company expects the products to have a warm acceptance with Indian consumers.

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LG Q92 5G starts receiving Android 11 update

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Jul 1, 2021

LG launched the LG Q92 5G as a cheaper alternative to the LG VELVET 5G last year. The smartphone debuted with Android 10. Almost a year after its release, the handset has finally started receiving the Android 11 update.

As per a software support page (via PiunikaWeb) on the LG Electronics website for South Korea, the ex-smartphone maker has begun to roll out the Android 11 update for the LG Q92 5G in its home country.

The latest system update brings all the new features of Android 11 and some more. Just like for the LG VELVET LTE, the new update also comes with new camera features, namely ‘Quick View’ mode, a ‘Night Time Lapse Mode’, and an in-built QR scanner.

This software build is being currently seeded out in batches. It should reach all the Korean units in the coming days. Similarly, we expect LG Electronics to release this update for other regional variants of the LG Q92 5G very soon.

According to an official announcement by LG from mid-April, the LG Q92 5G is also eligible for the Android 12 update. But it won’t be receiving Android 13 like the LG WING, LG VELVET 5G, and LG VELVET LTE. Anyway, we cannot tell for sure if the device will be indeed updated to the next version of Android.

Whare are your thoughts on LG supporting its handsets after exiting the phone business? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Amazon launches new Echo Show series of smart speakers in India

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Sean

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Jul 1, 2021

Amazon has just launched a new Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 10 smart speaker in India. The new devices arrive with a display and in built camera, along with support for various other features like Alexa voice assistant.

Talking about the new Echo Show 10, the smart speaker features a 10.1 inch HD display with a 13 megapixel camera on the front. It offers premium sound and intelligent motion that enables it to move the display to face you as you interact with Alexa. Since it is a smart speaker, it offers 10W dual front firing speakers that also feature powerful woofers that rotates as well. Its 10.1 inch display also makes it a great product for consuming content from online streaming platforms like Amazon Prime or Netflix.

On the other hand, the second generation Echo Show 5 arrives with certain improvements over its predecessor. It still retains its compact form factor, with a 5.5 inch display. At the front, it also sports an HD camera that lets the smart speaker make video calls and even monitoring home remotely. Furthermore, the Echo Show 5 is available in three color variants in the region. The new Echo Show devices have also been built with multiple layers of protection as well.

The Echo Show 10 is available in a single Black color variant and is available for a price of 24,999 INR (roughly 335 US Dollars). Meanwhile, the Echo Show 5 is priced at 8,999 INR (roughly 120 US Dollars) and is available in Black, White, and Blue color options. Notably, the Echo Show will be available for a discounted price of 6,999 INR (roughly 95 US Dollars) with both smart speakers purchasable from the Amazon India official website. The first sales will starts from 14th July 2021.

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