Xiaomi will launch the Auto Smart Door Lock Pro with flagship features on June 29

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Jun 28, 2021

Xiaomi has announced that it will host the Xiaomi Smart Life event tomorrow (June 29) where it will unveil its new flagship product of the year. The company disclosed the expected product will be known as Xiaomi Auto Smart Door Lock Pro.

The Chinese tech giant didn’t reveal details of the product save for a promotional poster that highlights some of its design features. One prominent feature which we can see from the poster is a pair of binocular cameras (dual cameras). The device also has what looks like a sensor in between the two camera lenses. there are speculations that the sensor could be a 3D structured light-related component which will make the device come with a more secured form of 3D face recognition feature.

With the camera, functions such as security monitoring outside the door and visual doorbell are expected to be integrated. We also expect other features such as the traditional fingerprint unlocking, NFC swiping unlocking, Bluetooth unlocking, and others to be present on the door lock. Further, the door lock will also feature a smart doorbell. The door is also expected to come as a fully automatic door lock in which the lock tongue is automatically retracted after fingerprint verification and the door is automatically locked after closing.

At present, the highest-end smart door locks sold by Xiaomi are the Xiaomi fully automatic smart door locks with a straight-insertion C-level lock cylinder and priced at 1699 yuan (~$263). We expect this new model to be more expensive since it will have more sophisticated features.

Infinix Concept Phone 2021 features 160W Fast Charging support: 0-100% in just 10 minutes!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 28, 2021

Transsion Holdings subsidiary Infinix has built a towering reputation in the budget and mid-range smartphone segments with its impressive lineup of smartphones released over the years. The brand, just like its sibling Tecno, is currently eyeing the high-end market and what better platform is there to launch its intentions than the Mobil World Congress (MWC). Infinix has unveiled its Concept Phone 2021 at MWC 2021.

The Infinix Concept Phone 2021 is the same as the ZeroX smartphone that has made the rounds on different occasions recently. While we were awaiting a release date, the Chinese company has now unveiled it as a concept device which means it might not be launched any time this year.

The device features a spectacular and attractive design but the feature that has caught everyone’s attention is the 160W fast charging support which the company says it features. Infinix claims the monster charging speed can take the 4000mAh battery onboard the device from 0 – 100% in just 10 minutes.

This spectacular charging technology which Infinix calls the Ultra Flash Charge system is built around an 8C battery. Infinix says the battery boasts 18% lower internal resistance compared to a 6C battery. Further, there is a Super Charge Pump onboard the device which converts the voltage going into the device via the USB-C port to the voltage that goes into the battery itself. The pump is said to be 98.6% efficient.

Apart from the monstrous 160W wired fast charging support, the Infinix concept phone also supports fast wireless charging up to 50W which isn’t any spectacular as 50W wireless charging is supported on some already existing models. However, it is still impressive.

In terms of other specs, the Infinix Concept Phone 2021 sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. The display adopts a curved design on both sides. The device also utilizes a glass panel at the rear that is equally curved on both sides. There is only a thin bit of metal that separates both panels due to the nature of the curvature. Thus, the device does not have a physical button on the sides.

The flagship concept device also adopts a color-changing technology for the rear panel which keeps it glowing until it is turned off. The rear panel has the word “NOW” boldly inscribed on it, perhaps borrowed from the brand’s slogan – “The Future is Now”. The “O” ring illuminates when the phone is charging while the entire rear panel can change from silver-gray to light blue as a form of notification when there is an incoming call or such like activities. The color-changing technology is reportedly based on electrochromic and electroluminescent technology.

Further, the Infinix Concept Phone 2021 is said to feature 20 temperature sensors on different aspects of the body which ensures that the temperature is maintained under 40ºC (104ºF). If the working conditions change, there is a security feature which is activity to avoid any damage.

Another interesting aspect is the pericope lens onboard the rear aspect. The lens has a 135mm diameter and can go up to 60x magnification with digital zoom. It also houses an 8MP sensor. There are two other sensors at the rear whose configurations are not known at the moment. The front display also houses a self camera at the top left corner which looks like a hole-punch design.

The flagship phone is also bundled with a 160W charging brick. The charger uses Gallium Nitrate (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors. It also features support for multiple protocols so that it can handle charging laptops as well as the phone.

There is no word yet on the release but we don’t expect to see this device hit the market any time soon.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 support page goes live hinting at imminent launch

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Jun 28, 2021

Samsung and Google recently announced the merger of Tizen and Wear OS version but there’s no official information about the upcoming device from these brands. However, the Galaxy Watch 4 from Samsung is expected to launch soon.

Now, in the latest development, the support page for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has gone live in India, Russia, as well as the Caribbean website. The listing does hint at the imminent launch of the wearable product.

The South Korean tech giant is hosting a virtual event at the Mobile World Congress today, i.e. 28th June and there’s a possibility that the Galaxy Watch 4 may get officially announced at this event along with a few other products.

The device, which carries model number SM-R890 on the Samsung India website, is tipped to launch in two variants — 42mm and 46mm. The FCC listing of the device has already revealed that it will offer Bluetooth, NFC, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz Wi-Fi, and various LTE Bands support. It is said to launch in Black, Silver, Dark Green, and Rose Gold color options.

It is expected to come with a 5nm processor, 2D glass, narrower bezels around the display, and improved frame texture which could be made of titanium alloy. The new WearOS will also integrate features of the Tizen OS, which could be dubbed as “TizenWear OS” and could bring a number of new features.

To know for sure what the device looks like, what it packs, and how it performs, we will have to wait for the official announcement in just a few hours.

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Deal: Get Xiaomi Mi Watch Global Version for $98

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Jun 28, 2021

Xiaomi Mi Watch Global Version is now available at AliExpress for $98.54 only.

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Global Version at $98.54 (after discount)@AliExpress

Xiaomi Mi Watch Global Version

Key Features:

1.39-inch 326 ppi high-resolution display
32g lightweight design
Over 100 watch faces
Supports live and custom watch faces
12nm high-end GPS chip – four real-time location modes
117 sports modes – automatic workout detection
5ATM waterproof
24-hour heart rate monitor
Blood oxygen testing
Sleep tracker, Stress monitor, Vital signs monitor, Breath trainer, etc
16-day ultra-long battery life
50 hours battery life on continuous sports mode
Colors: Black and Beige

You can now buy Xiaomi Mi Watch Global Version for a discounted price of $98.54 only at AliExpress. This offer is available only till stock lasts. So place your order asap.

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Redmi AirDots 3 Pro Full Review: The Earbuds we’ll recommend from Xiaomi this year

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Paco Zheng

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Jun 28, 2021

Redmi has finally launched their first active noise-canceling earbuds —the AirDots 3 Pro. I’m sure Redmi fans have been looking forward to these earbuds for a long time, so without further ado, let’s get right into the review.

The design of the Redmi AirDots 3 Pro is different from all the previous Xiaomi and Redmi earbuds. Although the case is still oval-shaped, the direction of opening the lid is different, which makes it easier to open it with just one hand. The pairing buttons are not hidden underneath or at the back but are placed on the front, probably because they can be pressed easily. The charging port is surrounded by a metal ring, which increases the reliability of the port. Magnets have also been added to the hinge of the lid so that it doesn’t close easily. Notably, these entry-level noise-canceling earbuds is equipped with wireless charging, which should be a rarity in its price range. Further, its frosted surface won’t scratch and stain fingerprints easily, so I think the AirDots 3 Pro offers better quality this time. In fact, in terms of details, I think it is even better than Xiaomi’s Flipbuds Pro, thereby exceeding my expectations.

As soon as I picked up the earbuds, I noticed that they were much lighter than the Flipbuds Pro that I had been wearing. The 4.9g weight of the single earbud is almost 2g lighter than the Flipbuds Pro. It is also not as big as the Flipbuds, so it is very comfortable to wear. It is operated by touch, you can long-press to switch to the noise cancellation mode, you can tap to play, pause or jump to the next song, or you can assign a custom operation. Bluetooth decoding protocol supports SBC and AAC, but there’s no LHDC or aptX, and no obvious equalizer. But you can choose your favorite equalizer setting in the Mi AI app.

Redmi says it can cancel up to 35dB of noise, which is slightly lower than the noise-canceling strength of the Flipbuds Pro. But the actual experience is not much different, as the noise reduction ability is still very good. But the wind noise control is rather strange. When the wind is a little stronger, it will turn off the feedforward microphone to reduce the impact of wind noise. Sometimes when the wind blows, you will feel that suddenly the noise reduction intensity is reduced by half, making it quite uncomfortable.

The AirDots 3 Pro can reach a minimum latency of 69ms with the Chinese version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

Unfortunately, it can’t control the earbuds from the Bluetooth settings page like the Flipbuds Pro (Review). So you can only control all its functions through Mi AI APP. You all should know that Mi AI app only supports Chinese, so we have translated its settings interface for you, so you can check the screenshot for reference if required. The noise cancellation mode is basically the same as the Flipbuds pro, providing three levels of noise cancellation, transparency mode also has an option to enhance the voice.

The AirDots 3 Pro has a new adaptive noise cancellation mode that intelligently adjusts the noise cancellation intensity according to the noise in your environment. When you start playing a game, it will also automatically turn on the low latency mode, but the setting needs to be turned on first. There is also an interesting feature called adaptive chat mode. When the earbuds detect that you are talking, it will switch to pass-through mode, and when you don’t talk, they will cut back to noise-canceling mode. We’ve seen these features on the Huawei FreeBuds pro and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro. But it’s shocking that Redmi has equipped these two features in its entry-level noise-canceling earbuds.

There are no surprises in terms of battery life. In the strongest noise cancellation mode the battery life is about 5 hours, and you can turn off the noise cancellation mode for an additional hour of use. If you connect two devices at the same time and switch more frequently, the battery life will be shortened by about one hour.

Redmi AirDots series earbuds have always been very cost-effective, and this AirDots 3 Pro is no exception. Not only the design is good, but also the function has added many features that only the flagship noise-canceling earbuds had before. If you are a Xiaomi phone user, I would recommend the AirDots 3 Pro even more than the Flipbuds pro, but only if you are okay with its strange anti-wind noise effect.

The Redmi AirDots 3 Pro is currently available on Giztop.

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Super Deal: Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Global Version for $28 (Retail Price $45)

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Jun 28, 2021

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Global Version which generally retails for $45 is now available at a discounted price of $27.99 only at Banggood.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Global Version at $27.99 @Banggood

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 global version features a 1.1” AMOLED display with 126 x 294p resolution and 100+ watch faces. The smart band comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and is compatible with Android 4.0 and above and iOS 10.0 and above.

To manage your health and fitness, the smart band comes with 11 dedicated sports modes and other features like a heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, female health tracker, etc. The 50m water-resistant band, gives you 7 days of battery life on normal mode, and 14 days of standby.

Generally retailing for $45, you can now buy Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Global Version for $27.99 only at Banggood. Please note that this super deal is applicable only to the black color variant. The deal ends in the next 2 days so place your order asap.

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Lenovo announces 3rd Gen Tab M7, Tab M8 as the company’s latest budget Android tablets

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 28, 2021

Ahead of MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2021, Lenovo has announced five new Android tablets as well as a new smart clock for the international markets. Let’s take a look at the Lenovo Tab M7 (3rd Gen) and the Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen) in this article.

Lenovo Tab M7 (3rd Gen)

The newly unveiled Lenovo Tab M7 (3rd Gen) flaunts a metal body design and comes in a single Iron Grey color option. The tablet sports a 7-inch TDDI (Touch and Display Integration) IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels, 16.7 million colors, 5-point multitouch, 350 nits typical brightness level, and TÜV Rheinland Eye Care certification for low blue light emission.

It comes in two variants – WiFi-only and LTE. The former model is powered by a MediaTek MT8166 SoC, whereas the latter features a MediaTek MT8766 chipset. Anyway, both the versions come with 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and 32GB eMCP storage with support for MicroSD card expansion up to 1TB.

On the connectivity front, the tablet comes with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, BediDou), a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a MicroUSB port. Further, it also includes an accelerometer, vibrator, mono speaker and microphone combo powered by Dolby Audio, 2MP rear camera, and a 2MP front-facing camera.

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As for software, the tablet runs Android 11 Go Edition and comes with Google Kids Space as well as Google Entertainment Space. It is backed by a 3,750mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging.

Last but not least, the product measures 176.18 x 102.28 x 8.3mm in dimensions and weighs 236.9g.

The Lenovo Tab M7 (3rd Gen) starts at €119 . It will hit the stores in June itself.

Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)

The Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen) also sports a metal body design, however, it comes in two colors (Iron Grey, Platinum Grey) instead of one. It flaunts a larger 8-inch TDDI (Touch and Display Integration) IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, 10-point multitouch, 350 nits brightness, and TÜV Rheinland Eye Care certification for low blue light emission.

It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22T SoC coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and 32GB internal storage. While the 2GB RAM variant runs Android 11 Go Edtion, the 3GB versions ship with regular Android 11. However, both models come with Google Entertainment Space and Google Kids Space.

Talking about connectivity, the tablet supports LTE (optional), dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS), 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. The product comes with a 5MP rear camera with autofocus, 2MP front-facing camera, single front-facing speaker and microphone powered by Dolby Atmos, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, vibrator, and a proximity sensor.

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The tablet is backed by a 5,100mAh battery with support for 10W charging. Customers can also opt for an optional Smart Charging Station for Google Assistant Ambient Mode. Lastly, the product measures 199.1 x 121.8 x 8.15mm in dimensions and weighs 305g.

The Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen) will be available in select markets starting later this year. Interestingly, It won’t make its way to North America. Unfortunately, the company didn’t reveal its price.

These renders show us what the OnePlus Nord 2 looks like

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 28, 2021

The Nord 2 is a highly anticipated device from OnePlus. The phone will arrive as the successor to the OnePlus Nord, one of the most popular mid-range phones launched in 2020. Now, renders of the upcoming phone have been released, providing an early look at the device expected to launch in July.

The OnePlus Nord 2 gives off a OnePlus 9 vibe as seen in the CAD-based renders courtesy of OnLeaks and 91Mobiles. The phone has a full-screen design with a hole punch at the top left corner of the display for the front-facing camera.

On the back, there are three cameras all arranged vertically, though the third camera isn’t aligned with the other two. Just like the first-gen Nord, the Nord 2 also has an Alert Slider. It is positioned on the right side of the device above the power button while the volume control buttons are on the left side. The device has its SIM tray at the bottom, flanking the USB-C port on one side, while a two-slit speaker grille sits on the opposite side.

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With respect to its specs, the OnePlus Nord 2 will have a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner and the front-facing camera is stated to be a 32MP sensor.

The OnePlus Nord 2 will be the first OnePlus phone with a MediaTek processor and benchmark results have revealed it is the Dimensity 1200. There should be up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage onboard but note that configuration will most likely vary depending on the market.

OnePlus will equip the Nord 2 with a 50MP main rear camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP sensor. Compared to its predecessor, the Nord 2 has fewer cameras. The phone will also pack a bigger battery – 4500mAh to be precise – and with support for faster charging. We expect it to feature the new Warp Charge 30T Plus fast charging technology that made its debut on the OnePlus Nord CE.

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YI 3rd-gen Outdoor Smart PTZ Camera with 360° view, waterproof build Official!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 28, 2021

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company XiaoYi, also known as Yi has launched its third-generation outdoor smart camera. The camera is dubbed Yi Smart Camera Pan-tilt version O10 and it is currently on sale on Jingdong (JD.com) for 259 yuan (~$40).

This model is a third-generation model in the lineup of YI’s outdoor smart camera. The camera uses a dual pan-tilt design which is of the same grade as industrial dome cameras. The camera supports both horizontal 360-degree rotation and vertical 134-degree rotation, so that it has a 360-degree panoramic view capability without dead angle.

The YI Smart camera Outdoor PTZ version O10 can record 1080P video, with a large F/1.4 aperture, and a large amount of light. In terms of night vision capabilities, it is also upgrade t capture vivid images. The O10 is said to come with the capability of capturing intelligent full-color night vision under adequalte lighting conditions. However, when the light is low and the ambient light is normal, the device will automatically change by default to black and white night vision. When detecting a picture change, O10 will automatically turn on 4 fill lights to display a color picture.

If a human figure is detected, an alarm message will be immediately pushed to the user’s mobile phone, and the target will be locked automatically following the shot. This time, it is equipped with a new generation of AI humanoid detection algorithm function, which can effectively reduce false alarms caused by grass shaking, flying insects, small animals walking, or light changes.

Taking into account the complex outdoor use scenarios, the camera has the rainstorm-level waterproof and dustproof capabilities that industrial dome cameras have. It can be used under extreme weather conditions such as wind, frost, rain, and snow.

In terms of other functions, the YI smart camera outdoor PTZ version O10 also supports practical functions such as two-way voice intercom, multi-person screen sharing, and two storage methods.

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Deal: Get ROMOSS Sense 8+ 30000mAh Power Bank for $26 (Retail Price $32)

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Jun 28, 2021

ROMOSS Sense 8+ 30000mAh Power Bank which generally retails for $32 is now available at a discounted price of $26.49 only at AliExpress.

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ROMOSS Sense 8+ 30000mAh Power Bank at $26.49 @AliExpress

ROMOSS Sense 8+ 30000mAh Power Bank

Key Features:

30000mAh massive battery
When fully charged the power bank can charge iPhone 12 – 8 times, iPhone 8 – 12 times, Huawei P40, Samsung S20 – 5 times, etc
18W Two-way PD QC 3.0 Quick Charge – 11 hours to fully charge the power bank which can easily run for a week
Input Interface: Micro USB, Type-C, and Lightning
Output Interface: 2 x USB and Type-C
Can charge three devices simultaneously
4 Indicator Light design – tells you the power status
10 layer safety protection from over-charge, over-voltage, short circuit, over-temperature, reset, anti-reverse, etc

Generally retailing for $32, you can now buy ROMOSS Sense 8+ 30000mAh Power Bank for a discounted price of $26.49 only at AliExpress. Please note that this offer is applicable to the device ordered from Belgium, and German warehouses only. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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Official: Honor Magic 3 series flagship will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 28, 2021

Qualcomm has announced a new chipset – the Snapdragon 888 Plus. The chipset will appear in phones launching in the second half of the year, and among the confirmed devices it will power is the Honor Magic 3 series flagship.

The info was confirmed in Qualcomm’s press release along with a statement from an Honor company executive. According to Fang Fei, the president of product line, Honor Device Co., Ltd “…The game-changing advancements we see in the new Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform make it a perfect fit for HONOR’s upcoming Magic3 series flagship.”

Prior to the launch of the Snapdragon 888 Plus, there were reports that Honor will launch the Magic 3 in August and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Pro. The Snapdragon 888 Plus was originally referred to as the Snapdragon 888 Pro.

Honor plans to announce two Magic phones this year. It has been reported that one will be a foldable device and it is expected to launch as the Honor Magic Fold.

Qualcomm’s press statement also kills the rumor that the chipset will be exclusive to Honor as it confirms that other manufacturers will also announce phones powered by the chipset. ASUS’s general manager of smartphone business, Bryan Chang, has confirmed that the Snapdragon 888 Plus will appear in a ROG phone. Vivo and Xiaomi have also confirmed that they will announce phones powered by the new processor. We also expect other brands not stated above to have a Snapdragon 888 Plus phone in the pipeline.

At the moment, we do not know which phone will launch first but we will update you once we have more details.

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Xiaomi launches the BEEBEST A308 Ultra-thin Walkie-Talkie for ¥349 (~$54)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 28, 2021

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company BEEBEST is known for its array of walkie-talkies including the spectacular smart walkie-talkie that adopts a feature phone design launched in 2019. The Chinese brand has now launched the BEEBEST A308 Walkie-Talkie. The product is presently on sale for 349 yuan (~$54).

The BEEBEST A308 Walkie-Talkie adopts an ultra-thin and lightweight design which sets it apart from other traditional walkie-talkies. It weighs just 137g and has a 16mm thickness. The body is also designed to give the user a good grip.

Although the body is thin, the A308 has stronger penetrating power and can cover longer distances. The device can be used within an ambient temperature of -20℃ to 50℃ which makes it compatible for use under different environmental conditions. The two-way radio also comes with an IP54 waterproof and dustproof rating meaning it can be submerged in water of up to 1.8m depth. The BEEBEST A308 uses the latest aluminum alloy heat dissipation technology, giving it a strong penetrating power. The operating distance can extend as far as within a 5 kilometers radius and as far as a 30-story office building. In an open environment, the walkie-talkie’s reception can extend up to 10 kilometers calls, and in a moving car, the reception range is 3 kilometers.

At the same time, it is equipped with a 2190mAh large-capacity battery, which can be used continuously for 13 hours. The battery can also provide up to 100 hours of standby time. The device also comes with a new air copy frequency function which allows the user to copy 100 channel frequencies to multiple walkie-talkies in the nearby receiving state at the same time, without needing to pair with devices individually, thus saving time.

Angry Birds 2 now available on Huawei AppGallery, with special offers

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Sean

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Jun 28, 2021

Angry Birds, one of the most popular mobile games of all time, has just been made available in the AppGallery. The game even arrives with special challenges and offers for Huawei users.

Notably, this marks the first mobile game made by the Rovio studio being available on the Chinese tech giant’s proprietary application ecosystem. Although, the Angry Birds movie which is based on the game is currently available on Huawei Video. Furthermore, apart from just playing the game, Huawei users are also able to customize their smartphones using Themes from the company to display dedicated Angry Birds 2 branding.

Meanwhile, customers of the brand’s smartwatches and bands will also be able to download watch faces for Angry Birds 2. The company is also supporting the launch of the game by helping users experience and interact with the Angry Birds brand outside of the app store in unique ways. It is even making special offers available for players in Europe that are able to claim 50 percent cash back on the first in game purchase and 20 percent on the other transactions overall.

Miikka Lindgren, VP of Business Development at Rovio, “We are very excited that Angry Birds 2 will now be available to millions more gamers around the world through our partnership with AppGallery. Rovio’s mission is to create joy, and we are always happy when our games and the joy we create reach new audiences. I hope lots of new players get into some serious pig popping fun with our Angry Birds and their porky enemies, using all the fantastic gameplay options that we are putting at their disposal.”

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip3 display size tipped

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 28, 2021

The Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 are the next biggest launches from Samsung. These smartphones are expected to go official at a Galaxy Unpacked event on August 3. Ahead of that, we have been learning more about them every other day. The latest leak regarding these phones reveals the size of their displays.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Render Leak — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | Source: Evan Blass

According to a report by ETNews (via @FrontTron), the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 will feature the following sized screens.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Display Size

Cover Screen: 6.23-inch
Main Screen: 7.55-inch

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Display Size

Cover Screen: 1.9-inch
Main Screen: 6.7-inch

As per @FrontTron, the displays of these foldables may have the following aspect ratios.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Display Aspect Ratio

Cover Screen: 5:4
Main Screen: 4:3:2

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Display Aspect Ratio

Cover Screen: N/A
Main Screen: 25:9

According to previous reports, the Galaxy Z Fold3 will support a special S Pen stylus called ‘Fold Edition’. It will also come with an under-display camera. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip3 will feature a dual-tone finish.

These devices are reported to cost less than their predecessors. Last but not least, their production is said to have begun ahead of early August announcement. They are expected to start shipping to customers later that month itself.

Apple might soon offer iPads in larger display sizes: Report

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Sean

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Jun 28, 2021

A new report has revealed that Apple might be planning on further exploring with its iPads lineup of tablets. Currently, the 12.9 inch iPad Pro variant is the largest iPad available at the moment, but this could soon change as the company might be looking to release future iPads with larger screens.

According to a 9To5Mac report, Mark Gurman recently stated that new iPad screen size might be arriving in the near future. The known Apple analyst stated that the iPhone maker is still exploring with its iPads. The Cupertino based giant is rumored to be developing a redesigned iPad chasis with a rear glass cover for 2022, which is expected to ship in the existing 11 inch and 12.9 inch display sizes.

Furthermore, Gurman also speculated that the larger screens might even further make it harder to differentiate the company’s tablets and laptops. In other words, with the productivity based capabilities of the iPad rising, Apple might launch larger screen variants to further supplement the tablets multitasking and productive functionalities that could rival MacBooks. As of right now, the 16 inch MacBook model is the largest laptop offering from the company.

Interestingly, the inclusion of a glass back cover on upcoming iPad models would also imply the arrival of wireless charging for the first time. This could also have the iPad also support reverse wireless charging as well. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take this news with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G arrives with a higher clock speed and better AI performance

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 28, 2021

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off the Snapdragon 888 Plus processor. The new chipset was announced today at Mobile World Congress (MWC 2021) and is the manufacturer’s most powerful mobile platform yet.

The Snapdragon 888 Plus arrives as an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 888 announced about seven months ago, and which has powered flagships launched in the first half of the year. The new chipset is expected to power the flagships scheduled for H2 2021.

Qualcomm says the new 5nm chipset boasts improvements in processing and AI when compared to its predecessor.

Snapdragon 888 Plus specifications

The prime core of the Kryo 680 CPU is now clocked at 3GHz (the exact speed measured is actually 2.995GHz). That is a boost when compared to the 2.84GHz prime core clock speed of the Snapdragon 888.

The Hexagon 780 AI Engine has also received a 20% improvement in performance. The chip now delivers up to 32TOPS, an upgrade from the 26 TOPS of its predecessor.

These are the two key differences between the new chipset and the Snapdragon 888.

Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Key Specs

Kryo 680 CPU – up to 3.0GHz with Arm Cortex-X1 technology
Hexagon 780
Adreno 660 GPU
Spectra 580 ISP
Snapdragon X60 5G Modem (Downlink up to 7.5Gbps)
FastConnect 6900
Bluetooth 5.2
Quick Charge 5

Qualcomm says we will see the Snapdragon 888 Plus in phones launching in the second half of the year. It has confirmed that some of these phones will be launched by ASUS’ ROG brand, Honor, Motorola, Vivo, and Xiaomi.

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Deal: Get Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light for $48 (Retail Price $76)

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Jun 28, 2021

Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light which generally retails for $76 is now available for a heavily discounted price of $47.87 only at AliExpress.

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Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light at $47.87 (after discount)@AliExpress

Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light

Key Features:

Emitters: 8 x Samsung LH351D
Luminous Flux: ca. 600 lm
4 different modes: Smooth Ramping, Stepped Ramping, Muggle, and Electronic Lockout
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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 renders reveal entire design and four colors

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 28, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are in the news for quite a while now. We even know how it will look, thanks to the product’s live images. Now, we get an even clear picture of the earphone’s design via leaked official press renders.

A couple of days back, 91Mobiles shared the press renders of the upcoming Galaxy Watch4. On the same day, the publication also published the press renders of the Galaxy Buds2.

According to these images, the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Buds2 will arrive in four colors, namely black, white, purple, and green. This goes in line with a report from early May, which also revealed the model number of the truly wireless earphones – SM-R177.

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As far as design is concerned, the buds and the charging case will be identical to those of the Galaxy Buds Pro. Thus, the charging case will be squircle in shape instead of oval. Also, it will have a dual-tone finish.

Unfortunately, the 91Mobiles story does not reveal the features as well as the launch date of this accessory. The earbuds could go official later today at MWC 2021 or at the rumored Galaxy Unpacked event for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 on August 3.

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As per previous reports, the Galaxy Buds2 will lack ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). The buds will be backed by a 120mAh battery, whereas the charging case will feature a 500mAh battery. Last but not least, this pair of TWS is codenamed ‘berry’.

What are your thoughts on the Galaxy Bud2? How much do you think Samsung will sell them for? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Huawei should learn from the US to grow in the global market: Founder

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Sean

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Jun 28, 2021

Ren Zhengfei, the founder of Huawei Technologies, has told the company’s employees to learn from the United States. The official said in a newly published speech that the firm has to remain open and learn to continue to grow in the international markets.

According to a SCMP report, the senior executive of the Chinese tech giant made the statement despite the US having applied pressure through various sanctions on the company. Ren Zhengfei made this statement in a company forum back in May 2021. This speech was published the brand’s internal online forum earlier this week. During this forum, the founder also answered questions from employee representatives.

This includes questions regarding the company’s continues to face under US sanctions that have cut Huawei off from key technologies. In a response to a question if the brand should focus more on the China market due to US sanctions, Ren stated that “Is China a part of the world? Yes. Therefore, our insistence on globalization also includes the domestic market. We cannot be closed. We must stay open.”

The official added that the firm still needs to learn from the US since the country is flexible as well as stronger in both science and technology. Ren further added that “Just because the US is trying to suppress us does not mean we do not recognize it as a teacher. This will lead to isolation.” In other words, Huawei still aims on expanding its presence in the global market.

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Nvidia receives support from MediaTek and other chip giants over its Arm deal

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Sean

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Jun 28, 2021

Nvidia has recently received support from three of the world’s largest chip makers that have expressed support for its deal to take over Arm. This deal was valued around 40 billion US Dollars and has also been under scrutiny.

According to a SCMP report, the known graphics card maker has gotten a boost from MediaTek, Marvell Technology, and Broadcom Corp as well. These firms are also the first customers of the UK Based Arm to publicly support Nvidia’s takeover of the chip designer. For those unaware, the deal has come under fire recently over national security grounds as well as competition within the industry.

Furthermore, the news arrives as the UK Competition and Markets Authority has been gearing up to deliver a review that could oppose this acquisition deal. Previously, other tech giants like Qualcomm and Microsoft along with Google had also expressed their concerns with this takeover, stating that the company might raise prices for its rivals in the market. Arm is a major chip designer with its tech being sold to more than 500 companies across the globe. At the moment, the company is being sold by Japan’s SoftBank Group.

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