ASUS unveils list of Motherboards that support Windows 11 update

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Jul 5, 2021

The Android tablet market had been rapidly declining for the past few years. However, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the demand for them has soared as people are continuing their job and education from home. As a result, old tablet makers like Xiaomi are expected to make a comeback in the second half of 2021. Similarly, new players are reported to enter the segment. The latest brand expected to launch tablets in the near future is OnePlus.

OnePlus is part of OPLUS, which includes OPPO and realme. The latter two brands are being reported to release tablets for months. In fact, realme has even confirmed that its first tablet will be called ‘realme Pad’.

Now, out of the blue, an EUIPO trademark filing by OnePlus reveals that its tablets could be marketed as ‘OnePlus Pad’. Unfortunately, the listing does not reveal anything else.

Since OnePlus is now a sub-brand of OPPO, we can expect the tablets from these three brands to be identical in some way or another. They may run a common ColorOS fork designed specifically for tablets. However, they could ship with some additional features to differentiate from each other.

For years, there have been no good Android tablets in the budget and mid-range segments. This year, Lenovo showed us that companies can do produce affordable tablets like Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 (review) with high-end specs.

Hopefully, the new breed of Android tablets from existing players as well as new entrants make a difference in the tablet market, which is dominated by Apple iPads.

India has selected four companies to boost local IT product manufacturing

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Jul 5, 2021

At the start of this month, India announced the names of four global firms that will be a part of its 1 billion US Dollar incentive plan that aims at producing and boosting exports of laptops, tablets, and personal computers.

According to a Reuters report, India named Dell Inc, Wistron Corp’s ICT, Flex Ltd, and Foxconn’s Rising Stars as its choice of global firms that would be a part of its IT product manufacturing boost plans. Furthermore, the local government also selected an additional ten brands as well, including smartphone makers Lava and Dixon, which manufactures TVs for Xiaomi Corp in India. The government revealed the list of firms in a statement recently.

In the plan, these manufacturers will get cash back of 1 to 4 percent of additional sales of locally made products over the course of years. These fours years would have 2019 to 2020 as the base year. So, in the next four years these brands are expected to generate around 1.61 trillion rupees (roughly 21.59 billion US Dollars) from IT hardware. Meanwhile, the efforts are also expected bring about the creation of 36,000 jobs in the region.

Notably, the plan would likely also help the Cupertino based giant, Apple, in assembling some of its iPad tablet models in India. For those unaware, new policy push in the electronics field from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led to Apple suppliers Foxconn and Wistron expanding their presence in their region. At the moment, the country is the second largest smartphone market in the world, so the efforts from the government to increase local production would also benefit the Indian economy as well.

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OnePlus Nord 2 launch date tipped

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Jul 5, 2021

The OnePlus Nord was probably the most-hyped smartphone of 2021. Ahead of the release of its successor dubbed as OnePlus Nord 2, the company has deleted all the posts from the OnePlus Nord official Instagram account as part of marketing. Additionally, a popular tech influencer has also tipped the device’s launch timeline.

OnePlus Nord 2 render — OnePlus Nord 2 | Source: @OnLeaks via 91Mobiles

Earlier today, OnePlus took down all the posts from its OnePlus Nord official Instagram handle. At around the same time, Mukul Sharma, a well-known Indian tech influencer tipped the launch timeline for the OnePlus Nord 2.

According to Sharma, the OnePlus Nord 2 will launch during the last 10 days of July. The handset could go official on July 24. If this is true, we expect the brand to officially announce the launch date in the coming days as it is gearing up for promotion.

As per previous reports, the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2 will look identical to the OnePlus 9 series. It is reported to come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a punch-hole, and an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The phone is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. As for optics, it is said to feature a 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (unknown) triple camera setup on the back and a 32MP selfie camera on the front.

Last but not least, the OnePlus Nord 2 is expected to be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for Warp Charge 30T Plus fast charging protocol.

DIZO Star 300, Star 500 feature phones launched in India with Rs 1,299 (~$17) starting price

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Jul 5, 2021

Last week, DIZO announced the DIZO GoPods D TWS earbuds and DIZO Wireless neckband in India. Today, the Realme sub-brand silently announced the DIZO Star 300 and DIZO Star 500 feature phones in India. Here is all the information on the specs, features, and pricing of the Star 300 and Star 500 handsets.

DIZO Star 300 and DIZO Star 500 specifications and features

The DIZO Star 300 has a 1.77-inch display and a 2,550mAh battery, whereas the DIZO Star 500 has a 2.8-inch screen and a 1,900mAh battery. Both phones support 5W charging.

The rear side of the Star 300 has a rectangle-shaped module, while the Star 500 has a textured back with a circular camera housing. Both modules have a 0.3-megapixel camera and an LED flash. On the connectivity front, they are equipped with a dual SIM slot with 2G connectivity, an external storage slot that supports up to 64GB of microSD card, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a microUSB port.

Apart from English the Star 500 supports Indian languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telegu, and Kannada. The Star 300 supports a few more languages such as Bengali and Punjabi. The Star 500 and Star 300 other features like Bluetooth, alarm, calendar, sound recorder, files (file manager), FM radio, and music player. It is unclear whether the Star 300 supports Bluetooth connectivity. The Star 300 and 500 models offer 32MB of RAM and 32MB of storage.

DIZO Star 300 and DIZO Star 500 pricing and availability

The DIZO Star 300 is priced at Rs 1,299 (~$17) in India, and it comes in blue color. On the other hand, the Star 500 is priced at Rs 1,799 (~$24) and it comes in green.

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Huawei to officially launch the MatePad 11 on July 6 with HarmonyOS 2.0

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Jul 5, 2021

Earlier today (5th July 2021), Huawei announced on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, that it will be launching the new MatePad 11 on 6th of July 2021. The upcoming tablet will also arrive with support for HarmonyOS 2.0.

Back in June 2021, the Chinese tech giant held the HarmonyOS 2.0 and new product launch conference, which also had the brand unveil its new MatePad tablets that are equipped with the proprietary operating system. While the top of the model was a 12.6 MatePad Pro, Huawei had also teased the arrival of a 11 inch tablet as well. We had previously reported on rumors that the company would be launching this device on June 6, which has now been officially confirmed.

Unfortunately, the company’s announcement of the tablet’s launch date did not include any finer details regarding its specifications. Although, we do have some information from past reports to go on at the moment. As per these reports, the MatePad 11 will launch with an 11 inch panel on the front that supports 120Hz high refresh rate and features 2.5K resolution. Under the hood, the device is expected to sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC.

For memory, the firm will launch the tablet in multiple storage variants, including a 64GB, 128GB, and even 256GB version that can be further expanded via a microSD card slot. Other features include support for WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. Huawei is also expected to launch the MatePad 11 in four color variants in China. So stay tuned, as we will be covering the launch event tomorrow.

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Custom luxury products maker Caviar enters China

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Jul 5, 2021

Caviar, a company known for making exclusive designer smartphones and accessories handcrafted from luxury materials, has now entered China where the company is operating under the Chinese name Kaiweia.

The company usually sells custom-designed luxury smartphones from brands like Apple and Samsung, among others. In China, the company has started selling Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Apple iPhone 12 Pro/Max, and more.

However, the most expensive product from the brand which is on sale in China is the Sony PS5, costing 2,348,889 yuan that roughly converts to $363,588, which is then followed by the pure gold version of the Samsung Galaxy S21+/Ultra and Apple iPhone 12 Pro/Max.

Currently, the company is selling three models of the Huawei Mate 40 Pro in the market — the “Chinese Landscape Painting” version which costs 38,500 yuan; “Precious Harmony” which is priced at 465,000 yuan; and the “Flying Lion and Pixiu” version costing 42,800 yuan. All three models are now up for pre-order in China but the “Precious Harmony” version has only eight units.

Caviar started offering luxury smartphones in November 2011. It started with the Apple product but since then, the company has expanded to include devices from other brands also, including Samsung, Sony, Nike, Philip Morris.

It is customizing designs of various products, including foldable smartphones, gaming consoles, tablets, devices for heating tobacco products, and more. It also makes leather cases, sports sneakers, and can turn any accessory into a customized luxury product. The company claims that with more than 10,000 customers, it is shipping products to 150 countries around the world.

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Nokia tipped to launch a new flagship smartphone in China before November 11

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Jul 5, 2021

HMD Global, the company which is now making Nokia-branded smartphones, is gearing up to launch a new 5G smartphone in the market before 11th November this year. This was revealed by Zhang Yucheng, Product Manager of HMD Global for Nokia Mobile Phones in the Chinese region, during a conversation with users on Weibo. This means that a new flagship smartphone from the brand should be available in the coming months.

Nokia has not launched many 5G smartphones in the market. In fact, the first 5G smartphone from the brand — Nokia 8.3 5G has not been launched in China. The brand has reportedly been working on a new flagship smartphone for some time but there has been no major news coming from the company since last year.

It’s been a few years since HMD Global is planning to launch the Nokia 9.3 PureView smartphone which has still not seen the light of day given that the device launch has been pushed back a few times.

As for the upcoming flagship, the Finnish company is expected to make certain changes to the naming method this year. It’s said that the naming style will be change but the new naming system is not yet known. To know for sure what the company has planned, we will have to wait for an announcement from the brand.

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Deal: Get Fairywill FW-507 Sonic Electric Toothbrush for $16 (Retail Price $30)

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Jul 5, 2021

Fairywill FW-507 Sonic Electric Toothbrush which generally retails for $30 is now available at a massively discounted price of $15.74 only at AliExpress. Please note that this flash deal ends tomorrow.

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Fairywill FW-507 is a powerful ultrasonic electric toothbrush that can be used by both kids and adults. Compared to manual brushing Fairywill FW-507 gives you 10 times cleaner and stronger teeth and even protects you from gingivitis. Long-term use of the electric toothbrush gives you stain reduction, plaque protection, and stronger gums and teeth. The electric toothbrush comes with a powerful ultrasonic technology that gives you 40000 brush strokes per minute and the soft and ergonomically designed bristles help you to reach even the hardest corners and crevices of your teeth thereby giving you a thorough cleaning.

Fairywill FW-507 comes with 5 different brushing modes viz: White, Clean, Sensitive, Polish, and Massage. The White mode gives you extra whitening and brightening while for your day-to-day needs you can use the Clean mode. If you have sensitive teeth and gums then switch to the Sensitive mode and for extra polishing and stain removal try out the Polish mode. Finally, you can end your brushing with the Massage mode wherein soft vibrating pulses are sent to your gum tissue to enhance blood circulation and increase gum health.

This dynamic electric toothbrush comes with a 2-minute timer and 30-second interval pulse. This means after every 30 seconds the toothbrush emits a mild pulse to remind you to change your brushing quadrant and the two-minute timer ensures that you brush your teeth for not less than the dentist-recommended two minutes. The electric toothbrush lasts for up to 30 days on one single charge of 4 hours and comes with a low battery indicator and auto shut off function after a full charge. Known for its style and portability, this waterproof electric toothbrush comes with an anti-slip design and produces less noise than other generic electric toothbrushes.

Generally retailing for $30, you can now buy Fairywill FW-507 Sonic Electric Toothbrush for a massively discounted price of $15.74 only at AliExpress. Please note that this flash deal ends tomorrow. So place your order asap.

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Deal: Buy Haylou LS05 Solar Smart Watch Global Version for $30 (Retail Price $50)

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Jul 5, 2021

AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on Haylou LS05 Solar Smart Watch Global Version. The Smartwatch which generally retails for $50 is now available at a massively discounted price of $29.63 only. Please note that this flash deal ends tomorrow.

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Haylou LS05 Solar Smart Watch Global Version at $29.63 (after discount)@AliExpress

Haylou LS05 Solar Smart Watch Global Version

Key Features:

Display: 1.28 inch TFT, HD, and High Light Display Screen
240 x 240p resolution
Beautiful and fashionable metal frame
Creative Nano Strap – comfortable and breathable for long wear
IP68 waterproof
12 professional sports mode
24-hour heart rate monitor
Pedometer, Calorie Counter, Distance tracker, Sleep counter, Breath training, etc
Music control
Battery life: 30 days on standby and 15 days with 24 hours heart rate monitor

Generally retailing for $50, you can now buy Haylou LS05 Solar Smart Watch Global Version at a massively discounted price of $29.63 only.

There is also an offer going on for the Haylou LS05S Smart Watch. The smartwatch that generally retails for $60 is now available at a discounted price of $39.85 only. Please note that this flash deal ends tomorrow. So place your order asap.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5, Mi MIX 4, MIUI 13, Mi CC11 tipped to launch in mid or late August

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Jul 5, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to launch a bunch of new products, including MIUI 13 in the second half of 2021. There have been rumors about them for the past few weeks. The latest information about some of these devices tip their launch timeline.

According to a blogger who goes by the name of 禿然熊猫 (Bald Panda) on Weibo, Xiaomi will be unveiling the Mi Pad 5, Mi MIX 4, MIUI 13, and Mi CC11 in mid or late August.

As per previous reports, the Mi Pad 5 series will the company’s new Android tablet lineup after a long time, the Mi MIX 4 will be Xiaomi’s first under-display camera smartphone, MIUI 13 will be the next iteration of the firm’s mobile software, and Mi CC11 will be a design and camera-centric smartphone.

These above-mentioned products will not be the only things we will see from Xiaomi in H2 2021. The company is expected to release at least 13 more devices. But it is worth noting that the Mi CC11 could be one of those 13 devices.

Anyway, still, we may witness the launch of 12 additional devices, to say the least. These products could bear Mi, Redmi, and even POCO brandings depending on their availability.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi bombarding new smartphones every other month? Do let us know in the comment section below.

OPPO Reno6 Z launch date confirmed, key features revealed

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Jul 5, 2021

OPPO Reno6 Z launch date has now been revealed. The handset will be made official at 5:30 PM (local time) on July 21 in Thailand. The microsite of the phone is now live on OPPO Thailand’s website.

The OPPO Thailand listing of the phone reveals that it will be sporting 64-megapixel triple cameras. The handset offers photography features like bokeh flare portrait and portrait beautification video.

The device is powered by an unspecified Dimensity chip that supports 5G connectivity. The device will arrive with support for 30W VOOC Flash Charge. The listing further confirms it will be available in two color variants.

OPPO Reno6 Z specifications

Past reports have claimed that the Reno6 Z 5G will be equipped with a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Dimensity 800U powered handset may arrive with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.

The rear camera system of the phone may include a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. For selfies, it may feature a front camera of 32-megapixel. It is likely to be fueled by a 4,310mAh battery.

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Deal: Get Cubot KingKong Mini 2 Rugged Phone for $97

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Jul 5, 2021

Cubot KingKong Mini 2 is now available at a discounted price of $97.19 only at AliExpress.

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Cubot KingKong Mini 2 features an exquisite 4-inch QHD+ small display that can be easily operated with one hand. Powered by the MediaTek 6761 quad-core processor, the mini smartphone comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. Encased with high-grade metal and imported shockproof plastic, the smartphone is waterproof, dirt, and dust resistant and is sturdy and durable enough to withstand harsh and extreme outdoor environments.

KingKong Mini 2 features a 13MP rear camera with a super 500mA LED flash and an 8MP front camera. The smartphone runs on Android 10.0 OS and comes with interesting features like facial ID recognition, geomagnetism gyroscope, etc.

Cubot Official Store is giving the KingKong Mini 2 smartphone at a discounted price of $97.19 only at AliExpress. Please note that this offer is available on the Red- Black and Orange-Black color variants ordered from the China warehouse. This is a limited-period offer. So grab your Cubot KingKong Mini 2 asap.

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Redmi 6, Redmi 6A get optional MIUI 12 update, there won’t be an OTA release

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Jul 5, 2021

Back in December 2020, Xiaomi canceled the MIUI 12 update for a bunch of devices, namely Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A. However, the company surprised everyone by releasing the update for Redmi 7. Now, the Redmi 6 and the Redmi 6A are also getting a similar treatment but with a catch.

Xiaomi dropped the plans to update the above-listed smartphones to MIUI 12 citing performance issues. But anyway, the firm delivered the update for Redmi 7. In fact, this handset recently even received the MIUI 12.5 update.

Hence, there was a hope that the remaining three devices could receive the MIUI 12 update someday. That day is finally here. But unfortunately, the update is not meant for everyone.

In an official Xiaomi Mi Community post (via Xiaomi Firmware Updater), the company says that it will not roll out the MIUI 12 update for Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A users via OTA (over-the-air). Because the hardware of these two smartphones cannot handle the new software efficiently.

Therefore, the update is only available as ‘Fastboot ROM’. Interested users can unlock the bootloader of their phone using Xiaomi Mi Unlock Tool and install the firmware via Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool.

Xiaomi warns that these two phones do not run smoothly on MIUI 12. There are stutters and app opening times are longer. Hence, proceed with caution.

It is worth noting that though MIUI 12 and MIUI 12.5 are available through OTA for Redmi 7, the update is still limited to China. Similarly, the MIUI 12 Fastboot ROM for Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A are also only available for the Chinese variants.

As of now, there’s no official word on whether these three phones will be awarded the latest MIUI update in international words. Last but not least, it is not sure if the Redmi Y3 will ever get the MIUI 12 update.

Deal: Get Towode Smart Fingerprint Lock for $13 (Retail Price $50)

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Jul 5, 2021

Towode Smart Fingerprint Lock which generally retails for $50 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $12.70 only at AliExpress.

Please note that this flash deal ends in the next 2 hours and has very few pieces left in stock.

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Towode Smart Fingerprint Lock at $12.70 @AliExpress

Towode Smart Fingerprint Lock

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Smart Key with fingerprint unlock system
0.5s to unlock
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Induction rate ≤0.5s
Durable structure made from zinc alloy
IP62 Water and Splashproof
Can store up to 10 different fingerprints
Rechargeable lithium battery – USB
Low power alert and quick charge technology
It Will remain locked even after the battery runs out of power
Lightweight and highly portable

Generally retailing for $50 you can now buy Towode Smart Fingerprint Lock at a massively discounted price of $12.70 only at AliExpress. Please note that this flash deal ends in the next 2 hours and has very few pieces left in stock. So place your order asap.

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Xiaomi awards 70.23m shares to 3,904 participants worth HK$1.84 billion

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Jul 5, 2021

The China-based tech giant known for making value-for-money smartphones — Xiaomi, has announced that the company will award a total of 70.23 million shares to selected 3,904 participants under a share award scheme.

The shares awarded by the company shall be vested between July 2, 2021, to July 2, 2025, which is in line with the usual vesting period of four years. The cost of the shares awarded by the company stands over HK$1.84 billion at a share price of HK$26.20.

These 3,904 shares allotted by the company stand at about 0.28 percent of the total issued shares of Xiaomi, according to the exchange filing. The total under the share award scheme is capped at around 1.12 billion shares, subject to an annual limit of 3 percent of the total number of issued shares. So far, the company has granted a total of 323.49 million shares under the scheme.

A couple of months ago, Xiaomi announced its financial results for the last year. The numbers reveal a strong year for the company, which marked a notable growth of 17.5 percent year on year over 2019, reaching 146.4 million shipments in total.

The rise of its handset shipments in 2020 helped the company climb the list to become the third-largest smartphone manufacturer in the world, while Huawei saw a sharp decline during the same time.

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OPPO Reno6’s new Purple Star color variant announced

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Jul 5, 2021

In May, OPPO announced the OPPO Reno6 5G series of smartphones in China. The starting model was made available in colors like Summer Sea (white gradient), Galaxy Dream (blue gradient), and Night Sea (black). Today, the company confirmed the arrival of a new color variant called the Purple Star in China.

The OPPO Reno6 Purple Star variant comes in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage options like its other color variants. These models are priced at 2,799 Yuan and 3,199 Yuan. Currently, the new color variant is exclusive to the vanilla model in the Reno6 family. The company is also selling a Reno6 Purple Star Fantasy Limited Gift Box model in the country.

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OPPO Reno6 5G specifications

The Reno6 5G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display punch-hole houses a 32-megapixel front camera, and its rear shell has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Reno6 5G is the first phone ever to feature the Dimensity 900 chipset. The SoC is coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 65W rapid charging. For security, it has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

In related news, OPPO is working to bring the Reno6 series to global markets. India could be the first market outside China to receive the Reno6 series lineup. The company recently confirmed that it will be launching the Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G on July 14 in India.

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Realme’s Dizo sub-brand teases a feature phone; could be launched soon

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Jul 5, 2021

Earlier this year, in the month of May, Realme announced its sub-brand Dizo as a TechLife ecosystem brand for AIoT devices. Now, the new brand has shared a teaser that hints that the company is gearing up to launch a mobile phone.

The poster shared by Dizo teases a mobile phone and not an AIoT device. Note that the phone isn’t clearly visible but a bit of editing reveals that it’s a feature phone with a circular island on the back panel for housing the camera module.

Premium design coupled with the best features is just what you need to #BeDifferent.

Get the complete package, soon. Can you guess the product ?#DIZO #realmeTechLife pic.twitter.com/RHvNTJ0U6g

— DIZO (@DIZOTech) July 2, 2021

Earlier, an FCC listing had revealed two feature phones from the brand — Dizo Star 500 and Dizo Star 300. The Dizo Star 500 is expected to come with Dual SIM support, 2G connectivity, a microSD card slot, and a 1,830mAh battery.

Both these phones would carry the class T-9 Numpad without any selfie camera. The Dizo Star 500 will reportedly feature a larger screen compared to the Dizo Star 300. Other key specifications such as processor maker, camera specs, and operating system remain unclear but we expect to know more about them pretty soon.

Recently, Dizo showcased a few of its products in the Indian market, including ultra-affordable true-wireless earphones, wireless earphones with neckband style design, a trimmer, hairdryer, and more. Realme has also revealed that the Dizo sub-brand plans to launch around 100 products this year.

We expect the company to reveal more information about the product in question in the coming days. Since the promotion campaign has started, the device could be officially launched in a couple of weeks.

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Nokia G20 price in India revealed, pre-bookings begin on July 7

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