The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max launched in early 2020 as the first-ever Redmi Note Pro Max model. The handset debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. The device was updated to MIUI 12 last year. Now, it has finally started receiving the Android 11 update a year after its release.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is only sold in India. Hence, there’s only a single regional MIUI build for this smartphone. The device’s Android 11 update arrives with build number V12.0.1.0.RJXINXM.
The above-mentioned software build is labeled as ‘Stable Beta’ right now. This means the update is being rolled out in batches. In simpler words, it is only available for a select few users at the moment. But it should reach all the users in the coming days.
As of now, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has only received a single MIUI as well as an Android update. Usually, the Redmi Note series handsets get two Android updates and three MIUI updates. Hence, we can expect Xiaomi to deliver both MIUI 13 and Android 12 in the future.
Before that, the smartphone should get the MIUI 12.5 update, which is currently being seeded out to a bunch of eligible Mi, Redmi, and POCO-branded phones worldwide.
If you are a gamer and missed out on all the madness for the BGMI game in the past week, then today is the day to cheer up. Battlegrounds Mobile India a.k.aPUBG Mobile game is officially available for all Android users. No pre-registration, no waiting, the game is live, and you can simply download it and start having chicken dinner.
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is the Indian version of PUBG mobile specially designed to bypass its Indian ban. The mobile game comes with a cleaner experience for Indian gamers. It is worth noting that it is only 700MB in size but still has all the bells and whistles from the original PUBG game.
As you have clicked on this article, you are already aware of the game, and you cannot wait to download and install it on your smartphone. Here are a few steps to download and install the game.
You can follow these steps to get back the old PUBG Mobile data
Go to Playstore, search for Battlegrounds Mobile India
Install the game
A message will pop up asking for Account Data Transfer
Agree/YES to the pop-ups
Log In via Twitter/Facebook for old PUBG Data transfer
The old PUBG Mobile data will be automatically transferred
Enjoy the game!
Unfortunately, the game is only available for Android users as of now, but we can expect it to arrive on iOS sometime later this year.
While Nokia might not be having its best days in the smartphone market, the company is all set to release a few audio products in the next few months. Two new TWS earbuds, Nokia Clarity Solo Buds+ and Nokia Go Earbuds+ have made it to the FCC listing revealing key details and design.
According to the FCC listing, the Nokia Clarity Solo Buds+ has an unusual design for TWS earphones. It has a single Bluetooth receiver-like built that looks too old school for its looks. It has a stretched-out stem for the exterior built and an in-ear design.
The stem has multifunction buttons which can be used for performing different tasks. With just a touch, one can play/pause, answer, and reject calls. Long pressing the stem will toggle the voice assistant for performing quick tasks.
The earbud also has an indicator light that shows the pairing and battery status of the device. It also has a USB Type-C port for charging.
Moving to the Nokia Go Earbuds+, the TWS earbuds seem to be inspired by the Apple AirPods Pro. According to the schematics, these come with almost the same design as the AirPods Pro. The buds have an in-ear design with a slim stem. These too have touch controls similar to the Nokia Clarity Solo Buds+.
Interestingly, the Go Earbuds+ has a volume control on the earbuds themselves. Double tapping the buds will increase and decrease the volume. The buds also have a charging case that has Nokia branding at the front and a USB Type-C port at the bottom.
Both the Nokia Clarity Solo Buds+ and Nokia Go Earbuds+ will come with different size ear tips, starting from small to large. Since these are already on the FCC listing, we can expect Nokia to announce them soon.
OPPO is reportedly working on a new smartphone called the OPPO A16. It will be replacing the OPPO A15 from last year. A tipster has claimed that it will be rebranded as the OPPO A37 (2021) in some other markets.
Like the predecessor model, the OPPO A16 is expected to arrive as a low-budget smartphone. It is likely that this model will be releasing in the Chinese market as the OPPO A37 (2021). In China, it may arrive in colors like blue, beige, and black. The A16 may release in hues such as blue, white, and black in other markets.
OPPO A16 render by Evan Blass
Since the OPPO A16 has bagged multiple certifications and has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site, some of its specs have been revealed. The A16 measures 163.78 x 75.62mm and it measures 180.39mm diagonally. For connectivity, it will offer features like dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, and Bluetooth.
OPPO A16 render by Evan Blass
The ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 OS will come preinstalled on the A16. It could be driven by the Helio G35 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The phone is likely to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The other details of the phone are yet to be revealed.
The predecessor A15 offers specs like a 6.5-inch IPS LCD HD+ screen, a 5-megapixel selfie camera, and a 13-megapixel ripple camera system. It included other specs like Helio P35 chip, 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, Android 10 OS, a 4,230mAh battery with 10W charging, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
OnePlus is reportedly working on the OnePlus 9T flagship. Recently, a leaker claimed that the company will not be launching the OnePlus 9T Pro alongside the 9T handset. Fresh information shared by another tipster reveals that the OnePlus 9T may ship with ColorOS 11.
According to the tipster, the OnePlus 9T 5G will be launching in Q3 and it will be running on ColorOS 11. He added that the phone will be sporting a 108-megapixel Hasselblad quad-camera system. He also claimed that there will not be a Pro model for the 9T. While the OP9T may arrive with ColorOS 11 in China, it is not clear whether the global edition will also feature the OPPO’s custom skin. Hence, it is advised to digest the new leak with a pinch of salt.
A recent leak claimed that the OnePlus 9T will be sporting an LTPO Samsung E4 flexible AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Qualcomm recently announced the Snapdragon 888+ chip that offers faster clocking speeds than the Snapdragon 888. It was also revealed that the SD888+ will be used by brands like ROG (ASUS), Honor, Motorola, Vivo, and Xiaomi in the future. Since OnePlus was not mentioned, it is likely that it will settle for the Snapdragon 888 SoC for the 9T.
OnePlus 8T
Last year, the OnePlus 8T was announced in October. Now that the OnePlus 9T is expected to launch in Q3, the company might announce it in September. The OnePlus Nord 2 is also expected to launch in Q3. In fact, it is speculated to launch as early as this month.
Reports have revealed that it will have a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. The Nord 2 is also expected to arrive with Dimensity 1200 chip, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, OxygenOS 11, and a 4,500mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T charging.
After taking a sabbatical for a couple of years, Motorola returned to the flagship market by launching the Motorola Edge+ smartphone. The company also announced the upper mid-range Motorola Edge handset. Earlier this year, it announced the Motorola Edge S in China, which arrived in global markets as the Moto G100. Recent reports have revealed that the company is working on new Edge series of smartphones. Last week, reputed tipster Evan Blass shared the key specifications of the upcoming Edge 20 models. A fresh tweet by the leaker has revealed the names of three Edge 20 series of smartphones.
Past leaks have revealed that the new Edge models are codenamed as Berlin/Berlin NA, Kyoto, and Pstar (aka. Sierra). It is now revealed by Blass that these phones will be releasing in the market as Edge 20, Edge 20 Lite, and Edge 20 Pro. These phones are expected to debut by the end of this month.
The Edge 20 will have a global variant (codenamed as Berlin) and a Verizon-bound edition for North American (codenamed as Berlin NA) markets. As can be seen in the image below, both phones are driven by the Snapdragon 778G. The Edge 20 global edition has downgraded display and battery, but better cameras as compared to its North American edition.
The Edge 20 Lite is a midrange phone driven by the Dimensity 720 chip, and it will be the most affordable phone in the Edge 20 family. This phone will have a global edition, and a variant heading to India.
The Edge 20 Pro that appears to the successor for the Edge+ from last year will be heading to multiple markets such as Asia, Europe, Australia, Latin America, China, and India. While it seems to be a flagship phone, it features the Snapdragon 870 chip, and not the more powerful Snapdragon 888 SoC. The variant heading to China will have a downgraded front camera as compared to its variant releasing in other markets.
Xiaomi, Realme, and Samsung brought AMOLED displays on very affordable phones in 2021. After Xiaomi came up with the budget Redmi Note 10, Realme and Samsung followed with the Realme 8 and the Samsung Galaxy M32. In the global market, you need less than €200 to purchase such phones and it is a great goal for those who want to save money. But do you also get a great specs sheet with these devices? And which one is the best? We will try to answer these questions in this specs comparison between Redmi Note 10, Realme 8, and Samsung Galaxy M32.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Realme 8 vs Samsung Galaxy M32
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
Realme 8
Samsung Galaxy M32
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm, 179 grams
160.6 x 73.9 x 8 mm, 177 grams
159.3 x 74 x 9.3 mm, 196 grams
DISPLAY
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
The design of the Samsung Galaxy M32 is uglier compared to the Redmi Note 10 and the Realme 8. Instead of those cool punch-hole displays, it still comes with a waterdrop notch, also known as the Infinity-U display. Further, the phone is thicker and heavier than its two rivals because it packs a way bigger battery. The Realme 8 is the most compact, the thinnest, and the most lightweight phone of the trio, but on the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant.
Display
The most interesting display belongs to Realme 8. Despite it does not come with a high refresh rate, it has a great AMOLED panel with the HDR10 certification which can guarantee bright colors and rich image quality even on streaming platforms. Further, it has a high 1000 nits peak brightness. Last but not least, it is the only one to come with an in-display fingerprint reader. However, the Samsung Galaxy M32 remains very interesting because its AMOLED display has a 90 Hz refresh rate. The Redmi Note 10 is definitely less impressive.
Hardware/Software
With its powerful Helio G95 mobile platform, Realme 8 wins the hardware comparison. Besides having the most powerful chipset, it also comes with the strongest memory configuration as it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. Right after, we got the Redmi Note 10 with a Snapdragon 678 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM, as well as up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The phones all run Android 11 out of the box.
Camera
Noone of these devices is a camera phone, but Redmi Note 10 is the most disappointing as it is equipped with an inferior 48 MP main camera. With the Realme 8 and Samsung Galaxy M32, you get better 64 MP cameras and the Samsung Galaxy M32 wins the comparison because it also provides a better selfie camera with a 20 MP resolution.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy M32 is the king of battery life because it packs a bigger 6000 mAh battery. The Redmi Note 10 wins the fast charging comparison with a power of 33W.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Realme 8 vs Samsung Galaxy M32: Price
Redmi Note 10 and Realme 8 are priced less than €200/$240 globally, while you need a bit more than €200/$240 to purchase the Samsung Galaxy M32. The Realme 8 wins this comparison unless the battery life isn’t your main concern (in that case you should go for Galaxy M32). On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 has better street prices.
Xiaomi has for long released several non-electronics-related products that are also designed to make like easy. One of such is the UREVO line of portable umbrellas manufactured by its eco-chain company UREVO. Xiaomi Youpin has now played host to a new UREVO Umbrella equipped with features such as turnable LED lights, reverse folding and non-wetting, and a one-second opening mechanism. The product carries a price tag of 69 yuan (~$11).
The UREVO portable Umbrella contains three high-brightness LED lamp beads with an illumination distance of up to 10m. The angulation of the lamp can also be easily adjusted so as to illuminate the user’s path at night in other to avoid stumbling on obstacles such as steps, puddles, and manhole covers. It also serves to make the owner visible to on-coming vehicles at night.
There is no dedicated switch on the handlebar to turn on the light. Instead, when the handle is rotated, the LED lamp turns on. The light also provides a superb battery life.
Further, the UREVO umbrella features a fully automated one-key opening and closing. In other words, you press a button to automatically open the umbrella, a standard feature on most umbrellas but in this case, you also press the same button to automatically close the umbrella, making it easy to operate with one hand.
Also, the inside of the umbrella handle is designed with an explosion-proof punching mechanism, which automatically locks the position and stops at various times to prevent rebounding during the process of retracting the umbrella. This design protects both hands from being pinched and makes it easy to close the umbrella without applying any effort.
Another impressive design element of the new UREVO Umbrella is that the surface folds in reverse, with the rain surface inside and the umbrella bone surface outside. This prevents rain splashes when closing the umbrella, and prevents hands and car seats from getting wet when storing.
In addition, the umbrella uses the 210T high-density impact cloth material with a hydrophobic coating outside. Thus, rainwater falling on the umbrella surface can instantly form water droplets and slip off. The umbrella cloth also has an anti-UV layer with a sun protection factor of up to UPF50+, effectively blocking 99% of ultraviolet rays. There is also an inner layer of vinyl coating that blocks light and heat, keeping the body cool in hot weather.
The umbrella frame is manufactured from fiberglass and it is firm and strong, and won’t easily deform. Eight fiberglass umbrella ribs form the umbrella frame. The arched arc provides mechanical support for wind resistance and can easily cope with strong winds and heavy rains.
A few weeks back, Realme debuted the Realme Q3 Pro Carnival in China. To recall, the Q series by Realme is aimed at providing premium mid-range specifications at an affordable and aggressive price. It was launched alongside the realme GT Neo Flash Edition and is now retailing via Giztop for $249.
The device comes preloaded with Google Play Services and Google Play Store. It runs on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. Giztop is selling the Realme Q3 Pro Carnival in 2 color options – Blue and Black. There’s only one storage configuration to choose from – 8GB RAM + 128 GB ROM which is priced at $259.
The Realme Q3 Pro Carnival is equipped with a 6.43″ FHD+ AMOLED Panel from Samsung. The panel supports a high refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and has a 20:9 aspect ratio. There’s an in-display fingerprint scanner for authentication purposes. It weighs around 174 grams.
The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SoC which is built on the 7nm fabrication. The device ships with support for 5G connectivity and the graphics are handled by Adreno 620 GPU. Realme embedded a triple rear camera setup consisiting a 64MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro shooter. The front selfie shooter has a 32MP sensor carved on top-left punch-hole cutout.
The device is equipped with a 4500 mAh Li-Po battery with upto 50W fast charging via the type-C port. The Realme Q3 Pro Carnival also has support for stereo speakers.
It feels like a good option in the mid-range segment. Interested buyers can buy the Realme Q3 Pro Carnival from Giztop or $259. Let us know what you think about this mid-range offering from realme in the comments.
Recently, OnePlus announced the full integration of its smartphone brand with OPPO. The company will now function as a brand under OPPO but it still retains its independence. The announcement gave rise to several questions for which the company has tried to provide answers. One of such persistent questions pertains to what happens to the much-loved OxygenOS. There were rumors that OnePlus smartphones will now run ColorOS. OnePlus later clarified that it will be retaining the OxygenOS.
However, in a new twist, the Chinese brand has now announced the integration of OyygenOS with ColorOS. According to the press release, the move is aimed at leveraging the resources available due to the merger with OPPO. Obviously, OPPO has significantly more resources and a larger technology platform, tools OnePlus hopes to utilize in a bid to ensure each of its products can receive stable and timely software updates, while still retaining the world-class user experience for which OPPO’s software is known.
Make no mistake, the integration of the two top-notch OS may likely go unnoticed by OxygenOS users as it won’t affect the overall usage and interface. Instead, it is the codebase of OxygenOS that is integrated with ColorOS. OnePlus says that the move will provide a more capable team of developers and a treasure trove of R&D resources.
The company insists the global OnePlus smartphones will still run OxygenOS and assures that the build will now be on a more stable and stronger platform. Upcoming OnePlus phones will run OxygenOS built on the new platform while existing models that are still within the maintenance schedule will receive the update via OTA alongside the Android 12 update.
In addition, OnePlus also announced a huge improvement in its software maintenance schedule relating to the lifecycle of its smartphones. In this regard, flagship models from the OnePlus 8, including the T/R variants, will receive three major Android updates and 4 years of security updates. This means the OnePlus 8 series launched in 2020 with Android 10 will also get updated to Android 12 and 13 whenever they roll out while the OnePlus 9 series will get updated up to Android 14.
The company also disclosed that the first-gen Nord and Nord CE models as well as newer models will receive two major Android updates and three years of security updates. Unfortunately, the Nord N series, from the first-gen N10 and N100 will only get one major Android update and three years of security updates.
All other flagship models before the OnePlus 8 series will still retain the previous update schedule of two major Android updates and three years of security updates.
The Indian premium smart TV market has been expanded with the latest offering by TCL, of three 4K smart TV models. The three new TCL smart TVs are the C825 4K miniLED TV which uses a miniLED screen as well as the C725 and C728 QLED 4K TVs, both packing an OLED screen.
The TCL TV models come with several impressive features including Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and are targeted at specific segments of the market. The 2021 C Series from TCL are priced from Rs. 64,990 (~$872) for the 50- inch model of the C725 to Rs. 149,990 (~$2,012) for the 65-inch version of the C825 miniLED TV. All the models would be available in India from July 7.
TCL C825 miniLED TV
TCL C825 4K MiniLED TV
The TCL C825 mini offers premium features and could well be the first QLED mini TV in the subcontinent, while the C725 offers video call functionality via its in-built camera, and the C728 will tickle the fancy of gaming enthusiasts. The features of the high-end C825 mini LED TV ensures that it offers crisp quality audio and video output for a compelling viewing experience. The great visuals of the C825 mini are a result of the Dolby Vision feature, the presence of Quantum Dot Nanocrystals, and its light sensors which optimize the picture quality based on the ambient light conditions of the room. This is coupled with a 110% DCI P3 color volume, which accentuates the most accurate colors and displays life-like visuals. With its 1080p wide-angle magic camera, the C825 supports video calls and gesture controls.
TCL C728 QLED TV
TCL C725 and C728 QLED TV
Both the C725 and C728 bear some similar features, although the C728 has a gaming focus. Both TVs have Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, while Ultra low-latency gaming is present in the C728.
TCL C725 4K TV
The C725 and C728 come in three size variants. While the C725 has 50, 55, and 65 inches, the C728 comes in 55, 65, and 75 inches. They’ll run on Android TV 11, and both have hands-free voice control 2.0, Google Assistant, and Alexa. The Game Center Camera is available for Google Duo calls for the C728.
TCL says the three models and others in the 2021 C series TVs will get an update to Google TV from September to offer excellent and personalized content to users.
Generally retailing for $70, you can now buy Divoom Time Box Evo Portable Speaker at a discounted price of $48.68 only at AliExpress. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.
For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out ourdeals hub.
* Please Note: When you buy something using the links in our articles, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.
The upcoming Galaxy A03s was recently spotted at the Bluetooth SIG certification. It will be arriving in the near future of the Galaxy A02s from last year. Samsung did not release the Galaxy A02s in India, but it appears that the successor model will be heading to India as it has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Yesterday, a tipster revealed that Samsun has started the firmware development of the India variant of the Galaxy A03s that has a model number of SM-A037F. Earlier today, tipster Mukul Sharma revealed that the A03s have been approved by India’s BIS authority.
Samsung Galaxy A03s BIS certified
The BIS listing has no information on the specs of the device, but the certification is a good hint that it will be launching in India. Probably, it may debut later this month or early August.
Past reports have revealed that the Galaxy A03s will be featuring a 6.5-inch display that offers an HD+ resolution. The waterdrop notch on the display may house a 5-megapixel selfie camera.
Samsung Galaxy A03s CAD renders by OnLeaks/91mobiles
The rear side of the Galaxy A03s may feature a 13-megapixel triple camera system. Probably, the camera setup includes a 2-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. It may house a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charge support. For security, it may feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the A03s.
At Google I/O 2021, the search giant announced a new version of Wear OS in partnership with Samsung and Fitbit. Earlier this week at MWC 2021, the South Korean tech giant confirmed that this software will debut on its next-gen smartwatches. Now, a report reveals that the revamped operating system will be available as an update for Mobvoi’s most powerful TicWatches.
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 GPS
A report by Wareable (via GSMArena) says that Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3 will be updated to the new Google Wear OS. For those unaware, these two wearables are the only globally available smartwatches powered by Snapdragon Wear 4100.
According to the source of the publication, the update will likely roll out by the end of 2021 or by early 2022. Anyway, Mobvoi is yet to issue an official statement regarding the software support for the said products.
A couple of weeks back, Qualcomm disclosed that Snapdragon Wear 4100 and Snapdragon Wear 3100 are capable of running Google’s new wearable operating system, which is also known as Wear OS 3.0. However, despite that, Fossil has confirmed that none of its current-gen smartwatches will be updated to the new unified Wear OS.
Similarly, other Wear OS OEMs are yet to reveal whether they will be providing the new software for their current-gen and older products.
Oukitel introduced a new budget smartphone – Oukitel C21 Pro packing some decent specifications. Some major specifications include a 6.39-inch HD punch-hole display, a 21MP triple rear camera, and a 4000 mAh battery. Oukitel C21 Pro will be available at an introductory price of $94.99 from July 5 to July 10. The interested peers can participate in the giveaway to win a free 2x C21 Pro, 3x Y1000 smartphones, and 5x TWS earbuds by heading to the official website.
Oukitel C21 Pro features several advancements over its predecessor. The company has made it more comfortable and powerful alongwith 10 hours of battery standby.
Oukitel C21 Pro Specifications and Features
Design
The new smartphone houses a rear glass build which makes it more premium and comfortable while holding in hand. The round corners around the smartphone feature Malachite – Mint Green, Obsidian – Space Black, and Amethyst – Galactic Purple matte colors. The Amethyst color variant denotes groundedness and tranquility, the Malachite shows success and consistency of wealth, meanwhile, the Obsidian depicts unshaped talent.
The smartphone comprises a side-mounted fingerprint sensor to easily access the secured data and files. It helps in easy accessibility to the data and files while securing it with proper authentication.
Massive Storage
Oukitel C21 Pro is coupled with 4GB RAM to aid multitasking. It further houses 64GB internal storage with an option to expand up to 256GB. The user won’t be having any issues storing valuable memories and data without worrying about the disk size.
Bright Display
The smartphone features a 6.39-inch HD+ punch-hole display carrying 720 x 1560 pixels resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It can offer a vivid viewing experience while watching movies and playing games.
Triple AI Camera
The smartphone embeds a triple-rear camera consisting of a 21MP primary Sony sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 0.3 depth sensor. However, on the front, there’s an 8MP selfie sensor.
Both the rear and front cameras are highly capable to capture fine details and saturation levels. The primary 21MP Sony sensor can even let you capture photos even in a low-light environment.
Performance
Oukitel C21 Pro comes with a MediaTek MT6762D chipset coupled with an octa-core processor built on 12nm technology. The device can offer flawless performance with great efficiency. It can easily handle graphics-intensive tasks for a longer period of time without any temperature warnings.
Huge Battery
Oukitel C21 Pro comes with a 4000 mAh battery that enables a full day backup possible. The smartphone can withstand 10 hours of talk time and can remain on standby for 360 hours.
Other Features
The smartphone runs Android 11 with all the exceptional features of improved UI, enhanced data protection and privacy, optimized notifications and overall security, etc. Oukitel C21 Pro supports bands across the American and the European region.
There are four navigation systems like GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo. The presence of Face ID eases the fingerprint unlock procedure.
Pricing and Availability
The interested users can grab the device in three different colors of Mint Green, Space Black, and Galactic Purple from July 5 via Aliexpress. It will retail for $94.99 for a limited period of time. More information is available on the official Oukitel Website.
Samsung is expected to hold an unveiling event in August to announce the Galaxy Watch4 series. The company is also working on a pair of TWS earbuds called the Buds2. A fresh leak by My Smart Pricehas revealed the European pricing for these products.
The leak reveals that the Galaxy Watch4 will be available in 40mm and 44mm sizes. The former will cost between 350 euros and 370 euros, whereas the latter will cost between 380 euros and 400 euros. It is expected to arrive in four colors such as black, silver, green, and gold.
On the other side, the Galaxy Watch4 Classic is expected to arrive in 42mm, 44mm, and 46mm sizes. The leak reveals that the 42mm model will be priced between 470 and 500 euros, whereas the 46mm edition will be priced between 500 euros and 530 euros. Both models are expected to arrive in black and silver colors. There is no information on the cost of the 44mm model. However, the leak claims that it will be available in grey color.
Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic renders by AndroidHaedlines
The Galaxy Buds2 will be costing between 180 euros and 200 euros, and it will be available in colors like black, white, violet, and green. A previous leak had claimed that it will be priced between $149 and 169 in the U.S. Rumors have it that the Buds2 will lack ANC support, and it will be positioned lower than the Galaxy Buds2 Pro TWS earbuds that was announced earlier this year.
The Unpacked event that is rumored to be held in August may see the arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. The Z Fold3 is likely to be the company’s first phone with an in-display camera and S Pen support.
Apple and Intel will be the first to debut the 3nm chip technology from TSMC. A new report has claimed that the iPhone maker will launch its next generation iPad Pro in 2022, with the latest technology, while Intel is also expected to launch its own chips using this advanced process.
According to a NikkeiAsiareport, the Cupertino based giant would debut the world’s largest contract chipmaker’s latest advanced process tech in its 2022 iPad Pro model. The shift to 3nm from the current gen 5nm is expected to offer a 10 to 15 percent jump in performance along with a 25 percent to 30 percent reduction in power consumption. In other words, it brings improvements that could make the new iPad Pro more powerful and efficient.
Interestingly, this also means that Apple would also mark the second time the brand unveiled its latest chipset in its new iPad lineup rather than its flagship iPhone series. At the moment, it is unclear if the company would unveil its latest chipset with its iPad Air or iPad Pro models next year. Similarly, Intel is also expected to be one of the first to debut TSMC’s 3nm process technology. The report stated that the chip maker has already begun testing their chip designs with a 3nm process
Furthermore, the company is expected will start commercial production of the chips during the second half of next year. This would enable the firm to make up for lost ground in the chip market in recent years. Notably, the report added that the “chip volume planned for Intel is more than that for Apple’s iPad using the 3nm process.”
The Apple iPhone 12 series has already seen great success in the smartphone market. But now, a new report has revealed that the company’s shipments of the 2020 iPhone lineup have already crossed 100 million units.
According to a Counterpoint Research report, the Cupertino based giant’s iPhone 12 lineup sales have already surpassed the 100 million mark in just seven months of its launch. Furthermore, the brand managed to achieve this milestone two months earlier than its predecessor, the iPhone 11 series. Notably, the US was a key market, with the region accounting for 40 percent of the global iPhone 12 Pro Max sales alone between the months December 2020 and April 2021.
Apple also saw a rise in the average selling price for its iPhones during this time, with its top end model the iPhone 12 Pro Max starting from 1,099 US Dollars. The report further added that the company’s revenue from the iPhone 12 series was more by 22 percent than the iPhone 11 within the first seven months of its launch.
Although, the various other smartphone OEMs also saw growth overall since the market saw frantic buying from consumers post the Coronavirus pandemic. On the other hand, the overall market saw a sales decline of 12.5 percent last year. Counterpoint also added that the iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 Pro models also held the top three spots in the smartphone market, with the three devices alone accounting for 22 percent of all sales.
The Redmi 9 is one of the best-selling smartphones worldwide. The handset debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. The device was updated to MIUI 12 last year but it is yet to receive the MIUI 12.5 update. Ahead of that, Xiaomi started rolling out the Android 11 update in China earlier last month. Now, this update is being slowly seeded out to international variants.
Redmi 9
The Android 11 update for the Redmi 9 initially went live for the Chinese version at the beginning of June. Last week, Xiaomi released the build for the ‘Global’ variant. Today, the update has even started rolling out to the ‘EEA’ variant.
The Redmi 9 Android 11 update for the ‘Global’ and the ‘EEA’ versions arrive with build numbers V12.0.1.0.RJCMIXM and V12.0.1.0.RJCEUXM respectively. These software builds are being rolled out in batches and should reach all units in the coming days.
Similarly, the remaining regional variants of this handset shall also start receiving the Android 11 update very soon. Also, it is worth noting that this smartphone is known as Redmi 9 Prime in India. That device will be also getting the last year’s Android update.
Last but not least, we also expect Xiaomi to release MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi 9 in the near future.
OPPO will be launching the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G and Reno6 5G on July 14 in India. It appears that India could be the first global market to receive the Reno6 lineup. Today, the company confirmed the chipset, RAM, and storage capacity of the Reno6 Pro 5G.
As can be seen in the tweet above, the Reno6 Pro 5G will be powered by the Dimensity 1200 5G-ready chipset. The device will ship with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The company has also claimed that the D1200 powered handset scored 700,080 points on AnTuTu benchmarks.
22% faster CPU. 13% faster GPU. 12.5% faster AI.* Expect nothing but flagship-level performance with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 in OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G, launching on 14th July. #OPPOReno6Series#MostAwaitedReno
The Reno6 Pro 5G which debuted in May in China also features the same chip, RAM, and storage. Hence, it appears that India will be receiving the very same device. In China, the handset is also available in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version. It is unclear whether India will be receiving the 8 GB RAM variant of the phone.
OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G specifications
The Reno6 Pro 5G sports a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with curved edges. The screen punch-hole features a 32-megapixel selfie camera, and its rear shell has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W rapid charging through USB-C. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G
Apart from the Reno6 Pro 5G, India will be also receiving the Reno6 5G. The Chinese variant of the Reno6 5G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, 32-megapixel front, 64-megapixel triple cameras, Dimensity 900 chip, up to 12 GB RAM, up to 256 GB storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging. It is speculated that the Indian model could be different from the Chinese edition.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
