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Apple will not launch Privacy Relay in China due to local regulations

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Sean
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At WWDC 2021, Apple announced a new privacy feature that would better protect the users’ data when browsing on the internet. However, the Privacy Relay feature will not be available in China, which is a major market for the company.

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For those unaware, the Cupertino based giant has just held its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday (7th June 2021) where it revealed “Privacy Relay.” This feature lets one browse the internet through Safari while their data being sent through two separate servers to better hide the users’ identity and prevent tracking of their online activity like which sites they are visiting. In other words, even the iPhone maker or the users’ network provider cannot see that data.

Essentially, this feature is a bit similar in function to a VPN (virtual private network), which is something used quite often in China to get around the Great Firewall in the region that lets the government block various websites from being accessed. But now, an Apple spokesperson told CNBC that the Private Relay feature will not be arriving in users in China. Furthermore, the feature will also skip certain other regions like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Belarus, and even Uganda.

Apple

The company stated that the reason it is not launching the feature in the aforementioned countries is due to local laws. At the moment, the use of VPN to access blocked websites in China is illegal. Since the new Privacy Relay feature works in a similar manner, the brand could face trouble with the local authorities. Back in 2017, Apple even removed a number of VPN apps from its App Store to comply with the laws in the region.

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Samsung Display to start supplying foldable OLED panels to Google, Xiaomi and Vivo from October

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Jeet
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Samsung Display, which has been exclusively shipping its foldable OLED panels to Samsung Electronics so far, is now gearing up to supply display panels for foldable smartphones to other brands as the firm is looking to expand its business.

Recently, it was reported that Samsung could start supplying in-fold design OLED panels to Google, Xiaomi, and OPPO among others. Now, a new report coming from Korean media The Elec confirms that foldable OLED screens will be shipped to Google, Xiaomi, and Vivo from October this year.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Standing Featured
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

This means that the foldable smartphones from Google, Xiaomi, and Vivo could get launched by the end of this year, in the fourth quarter. It’s noteworthy that Xiaomi has already launched its first foldable smartphone as Mi MIX Fold.

Google is expected to launch its first foldable display device along with the Pixel 6 series smartphones, likely to be called Pixel Fold. On the other hand, Vivo will also launch its first such smartphone later this year with an 8-inch main screen and 6.5-inch foldable display.

The South Korean company was also said to supply foldable displays to OPPO but that isn’t happening this year, as per the report. It mentions that OPPO’s foldable smartphone, which is likely to have a clamshell folding design, has been pushed back to 2022.

OPPO has showcased a couple of prototypes for foldable phones and for that, the Chinese company collaborated with Samsung Display, BOE, and Visionox. But now, it seems that the Chinese firm is only working with Samsung Display for new phones.

Huawei was also reportedly in talks with Samsung for the foldable display panels but the report adds that the talks have been canceled. Previously, Huawei had used panels from BOE for its foldable smartphones.

Samsung has already launched a few foldable smartphones in the market and is now gearing up to launch two more such phones in the coming months — Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Now, it remains to be seen when Apple is jumping this bandwagon, which is likely to give a massive boost to Samsung Display.

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iQOO Z3 5G with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 768G, 64MP triple cameras, 55W charging launched in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The iQOO Z3 5G smartphone has launched in India. It is the company’s first Z-series handset as well as the first non-flagship phone to arrive in the country. The handset will be rivaling with 5G phones priced around Rs 20,000 (~$275) in India. Some of the major highlights of the iQOO Z3 5G include a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 768G, 64-megapixel triple cameras, and 55W fast charging.

iQOO Z3 5G specifications and features

The iQOO Z3 5G measures 163.95 x 75.30 x 8.5mm and weigh 185.5 grams. The device features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel with a teardrop notch that offers up to 120Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio, an FHD+ resolution, HDR10, DCI-P3 color gamut, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio. The power button available on the right edge of the device is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. For security, it also carries support for face unlock.

The iQOO Z3 5G is India’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 768G, which is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 765G that powered many upper mid-range 5G phones last year. The phone comes with 8 GB of RAM and 8 GB of Extended (virtual) RAM. It has arrived in India in UFS 2.2 storage options like 128 GB and 256 GB. There is a shared SIM slot for adding a microSD card.

IQOO Z3 5G
IQOO Z3 5G

The Z3 5G houses a 4,400mAh battery and it comes with 55W rapid charging like the iQOO 7 Legend 5G and iQOO 7 5G phones. The company claims that the phone can charge from 0 to 50 percent in just 19 minutes. It comes with a 5-layer liquid cooling system that can effectively reduce the core temperature of the device by 10 ℃.

The iQOO Z3 5G has a 16-megapixel camera for shooting selfies. Its rear camera system has a 64-megapixel primary camera with EFB autofocus support, an 8-megapixel superwide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The rear cameras support photography features like night scene mode, time-lapse, slow-motion video shooting, and up to 60fps 4K recording. The other features available on the iQOO Z3 5G include FunTouch OS 11 UI-based Android 11 OS, dual SIM with 5G support, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

iQOO Z3 5G price in India

Here is the pricing of the different variants of the iQOO Z3 5G:

  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 19,990 (~$275)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 20,990 (~$288)
  • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – Rs 22,990 (~$316)
    Color variants: Ace Black and Cyber Blue

The iQOO Z3 5G will be available for purchase through iQOO India’s online store and Flipkart starting from June 16. Buyers can take advantage of launch offers such as a Rs 1,500 discount through ICICI Bank credit and debit cards, flat Rs 1,000 off with Amazon coupons, and no-cost EMI up to 9 months.

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Honor 50 series official renders showcase the smartphone’s design

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Jeet
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Honor, the company that became independent from Huawei earlier this year, has scheduled a launch event in China on 16th June to announce its flagship smartphone lineup in the form of the Honor 50 series.

The brand is expected to launch the Honor 50 and Honor 50 Pro along with the Honor 50SE, Honor X20SE, and Honor Play 20. Now, ahead of the launch, the phones have been listed on JD.com, revealing the design.

Honor 50 Series Design Render

Based on the renders surfaced online, the Honor 50 will come with a punch-hole cutout in the center of the screen to house the front-facing camera. On the other hand, the Honor 50 Pro features a pill-shaped cutout in the top-left corner of the screen that is likely to pack two camera sensors.

Recently, Honor shared an official render of the Honor 50 series, showcasing the back panel which confirms that the devices will come in four color options — Black, Green, Pink, and Silver. Along with that, the company also confirmed Chinese actor and model Gong Jun as the brand ambassador for the Honor 50 series in China.

Honor 50 Series Colors

Both the upcoming smartphones, the Honor 50 and the Pro variant will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset. The standard model is likely to have a 50-megapixel primary camera and have 66W fast charging while the Pro model will pack a 100-megapixel primary snapper in the quad-camera configuration and come with support for 100W fast charging technology.

Honor is also expected to announce the Honor 50 Pro+ powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and Honor 50SE but it is not yet confirmed if these phones will be launched at the event on 16th June or at a later date.

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OnePlus 9R gets $50 discount via Giztop

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OnePlus is all set to bring a new mid-range smartphone this week under the Nord series. However, the company is offering a $50 discount on the OnePlus 9R via Giztop. The interested users can grab the smartphone at the discounted price of $529. Make sure to use coupon code 50P9R at the checkout to avail of the discount.

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OnePlus 9R is a flagship device coupled with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC while featuring Adreno 650 GPU and an octa-core processor. In the camera department, the smartphone houses a 48MP primary camera, a 16MP ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens. There’s a 16-megapixel selfie camera on eh front for selfies and video calling.

The smartphone comes with a 6.55-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED display having a 120Hz refresh rate. It also features other display features like Vibrant color effect, reading mode, and night mode for users’ ease of use.

A 4500 mAh battery is present with support for 65W WARP fast charging. The in-display sensor makes the smartphone easily accessible.

Giztop is offering a limited $50 discount if you use coupon code 50P9R while checking out.

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Realme GT 5G smartphone to be priced at €549 in Europe for 12GB RAM model

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Jeet
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Realme GT, the China-based company’s flagship smartphone is all set to go official in the European market. Ahead of the launch, the device has been listed online, revealing the memory variant and pricing.

The phone will come with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and will be priced at €549 (approximately $670), reports The Verge. With such pricing, it will be one of the cheapest Snapdragon 888-powered smartphones in the region.

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The Realme GT will be available for purchase in Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Portugal. At this moment, it is not clear where else the phone will be available once it’s launched.

The smartphone has already been announced in China for a starting price of 2,799 yuan (~$440) for the 8GB + 128GB model. Last week, Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe confirmed that the device will get a global launch.

It remains to be seen how the Europen variant will differ from the Chinese variant in terms of specifications. The phone features a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC.

The device packs 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and features a triple camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. It runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with Realme UI and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that has support for 65W fast charging technology.

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Apple watchOS 8 brings support for Ultra-wideband technology & several new features

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Jed John Ikoba
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At the WWDC 2021 which was held on Monday in the US, Apple also announced a new operating system for its smart wearables, the watchOS 8. The new OS version arrives with some innovative features ahead of its predecessor. The Developer version of the watchOS 8 is now available to members of Apple’s Developer team, while the public beta version will be released this fall.

Apple WatchOS 8

Quite importantly, the watchOS 8 has support for Ultra-Wideband connectivity and your smartwatch can activate a smart device using its buttons and the redesigned Home app. It is also possible to broadcast messages within the home ecosystem of smart wearables.

The watchOS is the driving force behind Apple’s smart wearables ecosystem, and this latest version features an improved Photos app, with a new grid view of your photos. A few additional functionalities are available. Users can share photos via the iMessage app, add text to photos through Scribble and Dictation.

Apple seeks to scale up the support from its smart wearable devices as health and fitness gadgets. The Mindfulness app is designed to remind the user of several activities that will help to enhance health and fitness generally. Some of these activities including relaxation breathing, thinking positive thoughts, and others.

The Apple watchOS 8 will generate data on various perspectives on the user’s health and fitness. Sleep patterns could be easily mapped. A few additional modes have also been included in the Fitness app. Specifically, Tai Chi and Pilates exercise modes have been added.

Smart wearable devices have taken a whole new direction in the height of the coronavirus pandemic last year. A particular study showed that an Apple smart wearable device could identify the possibility of being infected several days before physical symptoms.

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Apple announces iOS 15 with improvements to Facetime, Apple Maps, and a few other tweaks

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Jed John Ikoba
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Apple has announced the latest software update to its operating system with the new improved iOS 15. The new operating system for iPhones was perhaps the biggest news of the WWDC 2021 event. The iOS 15 is already available to Apple Developer members, while the public beta version will come on stream with a public beta by July 2021.Apple iOS 15

A major highlight of the iOS 15 is the overhauling of the video chat feature via Facetime to accommodate new features and provide a very compelling real-time communication within the apple device. The iOS 15 will have the spatial audio feature incorporated into Facetime to provide a more exciting video chat experience on the latest operating system from Apple.iOS 15

The spatial audio feature will enable users to hear the recipients from the direction of the Apple device. The spatial audio will give an all-round quality to the audio setup. Background noise reduction helps to get clearer communication from the other end of the video chat. The purpose of the spatial audio feature is to have a more immersive conversation between several users without interference from their environments. It is possible to generate FaceTime links and share them with your friend who may have an iOS or Android device, meaning that FaceTime calls now have Android support.iOS 15

The Apple Maps will get a revamped layout. More detailed maps in select cities would be available. Navigation will be seamless with 3D content and a solid experience.

Another addition is the Portrait Mode which will enable users to tinker with the view of their screen background. The SharePlay feature on FaceTime enables you to easily use and share content from one FaceTime user to another FaceTime user. It is also possible to enjoy audio content from several Apple platforms with a FaceTime call.iOS 15

Apple has also made it easy for developers to add FaceTime support in their apps. Tik Tok, ESPN, NBA, and HBO Max are among several brands that have now interfaced FaceTime into their processes. With the innovations Apple had included on FaceTime, we expect greater use of the app on iOS.iOS 15

Notifications have also been enhanced, with a Notification Summary present. Unlike a long string of items, the new Notification summary shows a single tile.

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[Updated] Realme C25s launched in India with Helio G85, 13MP triple cameras, 6000mAh battery, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Update: The Realme C25s has 13MP triple cameras and not 48MP triple cameras as earlier reported. The article has been corrected to reflect the right specification.

Realme seems to have silently launched the Realme C25s smartphone in India as it is now listed on Realme India’s website with all features and pricing. The C25s arrived as a new variant for the Realme C25, which was announced in the country back in April. The Realme C25s has arrived with a starting price of Rs 9,999 (~$137), and it offers key specs like Helio G85, 13-megapixel triple cameras, and a 6,000mAh battery.

Realme C25s
Realme C25s

Realme C25s specifications and features

The Realme C25s has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an H+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 570 nits brightness, and a screen space of 88.7 percent. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel that offers features like AI beauty and portrait mode.

The rear camera system of the Realme C25s has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel B&W lens. The triple cameras offer features like an LED flash, super nightscape, ultra-macro mode, and 1080p video recording.

The MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and 4 GB of RAM can be found under the hood of the Realme C25s. It comes in two options such as 64 GB and 128 GB of storage. For extra storage, the handset features a dedicated microSD card. It comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS and Realme UI 2.0. For security, it supports face unlock and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Realme C25s is driven by a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. On the connectivity front, the C25s offers features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Realme C25s price in India

The Realme C25s has arrived in two options in India such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are priced at Rs 9,999 (~$137) and Rs 10,999 (~$151), respectively, and it comes in two hues such as Water Blue and Water Grey.

The official listing of Realme C25s has a “Notify Me” button. Probably, the company will confirm its arrival and availability through its social media channels soon.

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Samsung Galaxy M32 bags FCC certification, June launch expected

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The next M-series phone from Samsung could be the Galaxy M32. A support page of the phone recently went live on Samsung India’s website. Now, it has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which indicates that it may launch as early as this month.

The Galaxy M32 has been spotted with its SM-M325F model number in the database of FCC. The listing shows that the handset will arrive with support for 15W rapid charging. Unfortunately, the listing has no other information on its specifications.

In the recent past, the handset has received approval from other certification sites such as Wi-Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, DEKRA, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). In April, it was spotted with specs like the Helio G80 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. The DEKRA certification revealed that the phone could be coming with a 6,000mAh battery. Speculations are rife that the Galaxy M32 could be based on the Galaxy A32 handset, which was announced earlier this month.

Samsung Galaxy A32 specifications

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Samsung Galaxy A32 4G

The Galaxy A32 has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 20-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel quad-camera system. The Helio G80 powered handset offers up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, and a microSD card slot. Its other features include an under-display fingerprint scanner and a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Solista Smart Cooking Machine CJ01 priced at ¥499 (~$78)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has launched a smart cooking machine under crowdfunding on the Youpin platform. The product’s name translates as Solista Smart Cooking Machine CJ01 and is a sub-brand of Chinese company Joyoung Group known for manufacturing household and industrial appliances. Solista Smart Cooking Machine CJ01

Joyoung’s Solista Smart Cooking Machine CJ01 comes in a compact size but has a large volume of 3 liters. The pot is big enough to cook meals for 3 to 4 persons at a time. In terms of usability, the smart cooking device comes with four common cooking modes, which include stir-frying, braised, frying, and steaming. These modes can take care of most of the meals people cook.Solista Smart Cooking Machine CJ01

The Solista Smart Cooking Machine CJ01 is also easy to operate as the mode can be set via the handle. All the user has to do is to add all the ingredients, as well as the seasonings, and then close the lid before selecting the cooking mode at the handle of the pot. The cooking time is preset with the different modes. Solista Smart Cooking Machine CJ01

Further, the Smart Cooking Machine can be controlled directly via the MIJIA app where the user can set customize the cooking time as desired and the intensity of the heat. The app also gives users access to hundreds of recipes.Solista Smart Cooking Machine CJ01

As stated earlier, the Solista Smart Cooking Machine CJ01 is presently available on the Xiaomi Youpin website for just 499 yuan (~$78). The product is expected to start shipping before July 21.

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TCL begins mass production of its phones in Turkey, targets 1 million units by 2022

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Chinese electronics giant, TCL, has opened a factory in Turkey, which has already begun mass production of its smart devices. The factory which is a joint project between TCL and Arçelik, plans to reach a production capacity of 1 million units by 2022.

The factory is borne from the outcome of the Turkish government’s high tariff on the importation of completely assembled mobile phones. The tariff has resulted in phones costing a lot more, which has led to slower sales for phone manufacturers. In order to increase sales, TCL partnered with Arçelik, a Turkish multinational appliances manufacturer that owns Beko and Grundig, to start a factory that assembles its products.

TCL 20 SE
The TCL 20 SE is the first smartphone from the local factory.

It is reported that the factory currently has an annual production capacity of 450,000 units. However, that number is expected to more than double by next year. At the moment, the factory only churns out units based on Semi Knocked Down (SKD) kits but plans to import Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kits from China once the production line reaches maturity.

TCL began selling its own branded smartphones starting with the TCL 10 series last year. It has added new models this year with the TCL 20 series which is available in Europe and North America. These two markets are important for its success, so it makes sense as to why it has opened a factory in Europe.

 

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Stadia will arrive on Android TV and Chromecast with Google TV this month

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Habeeb Onawole
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When Google announced its streaming TV stick, the Chromecast with Google TV, it was expected that it will come bundled with Stadia, its game streaming service. To everyone’s disappointment, that was not the case. More than eight months later, it has now been announced that the service is coming, not only to Google’s dongle but to a handful of Android TV devices this month.

Google Stadia

As reported by The Verge, Stadia will arrive on the Chromecast with Google TV on June 23. There are also some Android TV devices such as the Nvidia Shield TV, Walmart’s Onn streaming devices, some Philips and Hisense TVs, and two Mi Box models. Below is the full list:

  • Hisense Android Smart TVs (U7G, U8G, U9G)
  • Nvidia Shield TV and Nvidia Shield TV Pro
  • Onn. FHD Streaming Stick and Onn. UHD Streaming Device
  • Philips 8215, 8505, and OLED 935 / 805 Series Android TVs
  • Xiaomi Mi Box 3 and Mi Box 4 (Mi Box S)

It is surprising that the list is pretty short but according to the press release, these are the devices that are officially supported. Owners of other devices can opt into experimental support to play, though there is a chance it may not as smoothly as on officially supported devices. To play, a Bluetooth controller or the official Stadia Controller is required.

Google Stadia is a game streaming service that allows users to play games instantly including AAA titles over an internet connection without the need for a console or a gaming PC and without needing to download the game. The service is already available on Android, PCs, and iOS devices.

 

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Grab Redmi Note 10S with $50 discount via Giztop

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Simranpal Singh
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Xiaomi’s subbrand – Redmi is keen on launching new smartphones accompanying major advancements over the last year’s smartphones. The company recently launched the Redmi Note 10S Global featuring the MediaTek G95 chipset, 5000 mAh battery, and 64MP quad rear camera. It is now on sale and the Giztop is offering a $50 discount while using coupon code RN10S50 on the checkout page. The smartphone is available for the actual discount price of $179 via Giztop.

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The interested users can grab the mid-range smartphone at a discount price. However, the smartphone sports a MediaTek Helio G95 Soc coupled with an Octa-core processor and Mali-G76 MC4 GPU. It is available in three storage variants of 64GB + 6GB, 128GB + 6GB and 128GB + 8GB RAM. The smartphone is available in only Grey color.

Redmi Note 10S global edition comes with a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro, and another 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 13MP primary sensor for selfies and video calling. It is bundled with a 5000 mAh battery with a 33W battery.

It is an exciting offer to grab the device for the price of $179 via Giztop.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 will reportedly miss out on the Under-display camera

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Jed John Ikoba
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Samsung‘s next flagship smartphone is expected to be the Galaxy S22 which won’t hit the shelves until next year. However, the rumor mills have consistently been inundated with leaks concerning the Galaxy S21. The latest rumor comes from South Korea and alleges that the next-gen flagship will likely come without an under-display camera. Samsung Galaxy S22 Concept Render

The present Galaxy S21 features a high-quality camera setup but the Galaxy S22 is tipped to come with some vital camera improvements. One such feature is a sensor-shift stabilization system as well as a continuous zoom periscope camera module. There were also rumors that the device will come with an under-display selfie camera. Going by this latest report from South Korea, that may not happen.

The report indicates that the Korean tech giant has decided against utilizing the under-display camera system on the Galaxy S22 series. The report hinted that the image quality of the UD camera is unsatisfactory to Samsung. In addition, the product yield is still very low and won’t be able to meet up the requirements for millions of Galaxy S22 production units which will debut last year.

In essence, the company is still working on improving the camera quality as well as the yield rate. The under-display camera is expected to debut on the Galaxy Note series in H2 2022.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 has earlier been tipped to come with a primary camera co-engineered with Olympus. The camera will also have a sensor-shift stabilization system and a continuous zoom periscope camera. The flagship will be powered by an Exynos 2200 processor in some markets as well as Qualcomm Snapdragon 895 in other markets.

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Doogee S97 Pro smartphone launching soon with native Laser Rangefinder

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Simranpal Singh
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Doogee, often abbreviated as DG is one of the major rugged smartphone manufacturers in the world. The company is known to launch devices with unique features. The company is preparing to launch a new 5G smartphone within the next few days. Doogee S97 Pro is set to launch soon with a native Laser Rangefinder. In fact, the smartphone would be the first to launch with such a sensor.

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Doogee S97 Pro will feature a 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The display is protected with the Corning Gorilla Glass. Under the hood, the smartphone equips Helio G95 (12nm) chipset coupled with an octa-core processor and Mali-G76 MC4 GPU.

Its powerful hardware is well optimized with the intuitive GUI. Additionally, Doogee S97 Pro will come with a low power-intensive 8GB DDR4 RAM and 128GB UFS storage. The smartphone is MIL-STD-810G, IP68 and IP67 certified with dust, drop, and water resistance.

In the camera department, the Doogee S97 Pro carries a quad rear camera indulging a Samsung’s 48MP AI sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a couple of 2MP shooters to measure the macro aspect and the temperature of the picture. On the other side, there’s a 16MP front camera to serve for selfies and video calls.

Talking about the feature that separates Doogee S97 Pro from other smartphones is Laser Rangefinder. A laser Rangefinder is used to monitor or measure distances or object lengths. Along with the professional setting, the feature also has some domestic uses like measuring a particular area to set furniture and so on.

The massive 8,500 mAh battery serves as a cherry on the cake for the Doogee S97 Pro. It supports 33W fast charging and will take less than 3 hours to get fully charged, as claimed by the company. Furthermore, the battery can last for 2-3 days of normal use and for 26 days on standby mode.

Availability and Pricing

Doogee S97 Pro will be up for grabs on June 21st via AliExpress and Banggood for the price of 282.14$, whereas it is supposed to cost between 291.55$ and 324.47$ with all the accessories combined.

Interestingly, Doogee mentions a special discount i.e; till a week after launch, the phone will be tagged with a price of $199. But of course, there’s a limitation that the offer applies only to the first 300 purchases. The company is offering the new device for free via a giveaway and the interested users can enter here. For more information, the users can head over to the Doogee official website.

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Here’s a first look at the OnePlus Nord N200 5G, may launch on June 15

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Habeeb Onawole
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OnePlus has a couple of mid-range phones launching this summer. We already know the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is one of them which is scheduled to arrive this week, on June 10 to be specific. Another model in the Nord line confirmed to be on the way and specifically for the North American market is the OnePlus Nord N200 5G, and now we get a first look at the device along with some key specs.

OnePlus Nord N200 5G official render

CEO of OnePlus, Pete Lau, revealed the details of the new Nord phone in an interview with PCMag and he is quoted to have said that the OnePlus Nord N200 5G will be its “most affordable 5G device ever”.

The OnePlus Nord N200 5G will have a 6.49-inch 1080p LCD display with a punch hole at the top left corner and a 90Hz refresh rate. This is an upgrade from the 720p panel of the Nord N100.

With respect to the phone’s design, the display has curved corners and the lower bezel is noticeably thicker than the sides and forehead. The OnePlus Nord N200 5G has three cameras but the sensors and the camera housing are larger. There is also no fingerprint scanner on the back o the phone. Instead, OnePlus has settled for a side-mounted one.

The render shows the phone in a blueish-gray colorway but it is too early to say if this will be the only colorway available. The Nord N100 was announced in one color variant called Midnight Frost. We hope, buyers will get more color options to choose from this time around.

In related news, Indian YouTuber and leaker, Mukul Sharma, revealed in a tweet today that the OnePlus Nord N200 5G may likely launch on June 15, less than a week after the Nord CE 5G is announced in India and Europe.

 

 

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Deal: Buy COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch for $24 (Retail Price $35)

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COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch which generally retails for $35 is now available at a discounted price of $23.80 only at AliExpress.

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COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch

COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch

COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch

Key Features:

  • 1.69” IPS HD Full-color display
  • All-day activity tracking
  • Multiple Movement Patterns
  • 8 dedicated exercise mode
  • Sports Data report
  • 24*7 Heart rate monitor
  • Blood Pressure Monitor
  • Sleep Tracker
  • Menstrual cycle tracker
  • IP67 Waterproof
  • Music control and notifications
  • 7 day Battery life – 20 days standby

COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch

Generally retailing for $35, you can now buy COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch for $23.80 only at AliExpress. Please note that this offer applies to the Black color variant ordered from the China warehouse. The deal expires within 15 hours so place your order asap. 

 

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Deal: Get Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light for $57 (Retail Price $76)

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Daily Deals
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Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light which generally retails for $76 is now available for a discounted price of $57.13 only at AliExpress.

WHERE TO BUY
Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light at $57.13 (after discount)@AliExpress

Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light

Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light

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
  • Lighting: sunset, beacon, tactical strobe, party strobe, bike flasher, candlelight, & lightning storm
  • Battery: Four button-top 18650 batteries (Included with this kit)
  • Charging: Integrated DC/DC buck charger via USB-C Driver
  • Body:  Aluminum with HA III anodizing
  • Switch:  Electronic side switch

Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light

Generally, you can buy Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light for $76. But as a limited-time offer, AliExpress is giving out this camping light at a discounted price of $57.13 only. Please note that this deal is applicable on the Black and Orange color variant ordered from China and Poland warehouse only. This deal comes with 4 batteries. However, there is an option of buying the lamp without the batteries. So make sure to check out the appropriate bundle before placing the order.

 

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Honor 50 Pro will have dual front-facing cameras like the Honor V40

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Habeeb Onawole
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Earlier today, we got a look at the rear design of the Honor 50 series via official renders released by the manufacturer. Now a leaker has revealed renders that show what the front of the Honor 50 and Honor 50 Pro and they are different.

The Honor 50 will have a centered punch hole as seen in the render below shared on Weibo by Digital Chat Station. The second image is of the Honor 50 Pro and its own punch hole is not only larger as a result of being home to two cameras but is positioned at the top left corner of the screen just like that of the Honor V40.

At the moment, we do not know if the second front-facing camera is an ultrawide angle camera or a color temperature sensor like that of the Honor V40

Honor 50 and Honor 50 Pro
Image source: Digital Chat Station

The image also shows that the Honor 50 has a speaker grille at the top, a feature missing on the pro model. Both displays are curved and both devices have their power and volume control buttons on the right side.

The Honor 50 series will launch with a Snapdragon 778G processor and run Magic UI 5 based on Android 11 out of the box. There will be a third model called the Honor 50 SE but we don’t know the chipset that powers it. It has also been reported that the Honor 50 will have support for 66W fast charging while the Honor 50 Pro will support 100W fast charging.

 

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