Meizu 18 Pro is the most popular model within the series: Exec

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May 31, 2021

In a conference earlier today (31st May 2021), Meizu announced that its high end model Meizu 18 Pro was the highest selling variant in the entire series. The lineup consists of flagship grade smartphones from the company, with its top end model being the most popular.

According to a MyDrivers report, the Chinese tech giant’s Marketing Director Wan Zhiqiang lead the conference and also reviewed the performance of the 18 series and Flyme 9 OS that was launched at the beginning of this year. The senior official added that the top variant of the Meizu 18 Pro is the best selling model in the lineup as of right now. This version costs about 5,999 Yuan (roughly 943 US Dollars).

For those unaware, the Meizu 18 Pro offers a 6.7 inch QHD+ AMOLED display that offers 120Hz high refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Under the hood, it houses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Pro variant is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery and supports 40W Super Wireless mCharge technology as well as 10W reverse wireless charging.

The smartphone runs on Flyme 9 based Android 11 OS and comes with OneMind 5.0 system optimization. The brand offers the OS without running any ads to offer a clean user experience. Notably, the device also offers IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

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iQOO Z3 5G is on sale in China for only ¥1,299 ($204)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 31, 2021

The iQOO Z3 5G launched in China in late March. The handset starts at ¥1,699. But for a limited time, this smartphone will be available for only ¥1,299 in the brand’s home country. This special discount is part of the 618 sales promotion.

Double Eleven (11.11) and 618 are the largest sales in China. Retailers and companies offer heavy discounts on their products. Hence, it is not surprising to learn that the price of the 2-month-old iQOO Z3 5G has been slashed by up to ¥400.

The iQOO Z3 5G initially launched in three storage configurations. The price of all three is discounted. However, only the base variant gets the ¥400 discount, whereas the other two receive a ¥300 discount.

Hence, the iQOO Z3 5G will be sold at the following price tags till the end of the 618 sales in China.

6GB + 128GB – ~~¥1,699~~ ¥1,299 ($204)
8GB + 128GB – ~~¥1,799~~ ¥1,499 ($235)
8GB + 256GB – ~~¥1,999~~ ¥1,699 ($277)

Additionally, customers can avail discount on select accessories when they make a purchase alongside the smartphone.

That’s not all, the iQOO Z3 5G will be soon available in a new 12GB + 256GB storage variant. This version of the handset is priced at ¥2,199 ($345). It will be up for pre-order starting tomorrow (June 1).

The iQOO Z3 5G is also set to launch in India in June. Unfortunately, the brand is yet to officially announce the launch date. The device is expected to retail for around ₹25,000 ($344), which is way more than the phone’s price in China.

Deal: Get EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner for $117 (Retail Price $130)

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May 31, 2021

EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner which generally retails at $130 is now available at a discounted price of $116.99 only at AliExpress.

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EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner at $116.99 (after discount)@AliExpress

EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner comes with a 21kpa powerful suction and a brushless motor that easily picks up fine and large particles like dust, crumbs, pet hair, and debris from different surfaces like cement, tile, carpet, wood, etc.

The vacuum cleaner can be used to clean your floors and carpets as well as sofas and upholsteries. It comes with two different cleaning modes viz: Normal mode and Max mode. On normal mode, you get a 10kpa powerful suction and work time of up to 40 mins. For extra deep cleaning, you can switch to the Max mode that gives you a 21kpa powerful suction for deep and thorough cleaning.

EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner comes with a 1.2L dust cup and high-efficiency washable filters. The cleaner also comes with various attachments and accessories that help you clean high walls, hard-to-reach corners, shutters, car interiors, etc. Also with built-in LED lights, you can illuminate dark corners and hard-to-reach areas like below the bed or sofa for thorough cleaning. The highly portable vacuum cleaner can be stored either hanging or folded.

Generally retailing for $130 you can now buy EASINE by ILife H70 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner for a discounted price of $116.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Meizu Watch with Snapdragon Wear 4100, 36hrs battery life, and eSIM support launched for ~$235

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 31, 2021

Back in 2016, Meizu launched the Meizu MIX hybrid which featured an analog dial with some smart features. Today, the company announced the Meizu Watch as its full-fledged smartwatch with e-SIM functionality. In addition, the smartwatch delivers 36 hours of battery life on a full charge and it features the Snapdragon 4100 Wear, which is the Qualcomm chip for smartwatches.

Meizu Watch specifications and features

The Meizu Watch has a 6-series aluminum alloy construction with a ceramic base. It measures 46 x 38.4mm and has a thickness of 12.97mm. With the fluoro-rubber strap, it weighs 69 grams. The 1.78-inch AMOLED display is protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass. The screen produces 368 x 448 pixels resolution, 326ppi pixel density, and 500 nits brightness. The smartwatch features a physical button for accessing its various functions.

The Meizu Watch runs on Flyme OS for Watch, which allows users to customize the watch face with a wide range of dial photos. It tags long the Aicy smart assistant. The One Mind for Watch by Meizu brings numerous system optimizations, which allows the Meizu Watch to deliver a smartphone-like experience on a smartwatch.

The smartwatch features a 420mAh battery that promises a battery life of up to 36 hours on a single charge. The company claims that once it is charged for 15 minutes, it can last for the entire day. It comes with a detachable charging base, which does not have a charging wire attached to it. This means users can simply the charging base and connect any USB-C charger to power up the Meizu Watch.

The Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip powers the device with 1 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 8 GB. On the connectivity front, the Meizu Watch supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC for contactless payments through Meizu Pay. The support for e-SIM LTE connectivity allows users to use it as a standalone device for voice calls.

The Meizu Watch can track sports activities such as indoor/outdoor running, walking, elliptical trainer, indoor/outdoor cycling, table tennis, badminton, bowling, rowing machine, climbing, skipping rope, and free training, It supports blood oxygen monitoring, heart rate tracking, pressure monitoring, sleeping tracking, breathing training, and sedentary reminder.

Meizu Watch price and availability

The Meizu Watch carries a price tag of 1,499 Yuan (~$235) and it comes in two colors such as Black and Azure. Its first sale will be carried out on June 1 in China.

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realme Smart TV 4K launched in India with Dolby Vision/Atmos, built-in microphones, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 31, 2021

Smartphone brand realme has officially launched the realme Smart TV 4K alongside the realme X7 Max 5G in India. This television comes in two sizes – 43-inch and 50-inch. However, both variants have identical specs, features, and design. Let’s take a detailed look at this new TV.

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realme Smart TV 4K Specifications and Features

The newly launched realme Smart TV 4K flaunts a 43-inch/50-inch LED-backlit LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K), 1.07 billion colors, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 178° viewing angle. The display supports 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, 83% NTSC color gamut, and Dolby Vision. The TV also has a TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light mode and realme’s proprietary Chroma Boost color profile.

The television is powered by a MediaTek chipset consisting of 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores and ARM Mali G52 GPU. This SoC is coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. As for software, it runs Android TV 10 with support for all the leading streaming apps, Chromecast Built-in, and Google Assistant.

Talking about audio, the TV features 4-unit 24W speakers with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS Surround Sound. Unlike most smart TVs in the segment, this television also sports four built-in microphones for hands-free voice control.

Lastly, on the connectivity and ports front, the realme Smart TV 4K comes equipped with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 3 x HDMI (one of them is ARC compatible), 2 x USB, 1 x AV, 1 x Tuner, 1 x optical, and Ethernet.

realme Smart TV 4K Price and Availability in India

The realme Smart TV 4K will retail for the following price tags in India.

realme Smart TV 4K 43” – ₹27,999 ($386)
realme Smart TV 4K 50” – ₹39,999 ($552)

The first sale of this television is scheduled for June 4 at 12 PM. It will be available on Flipkart and realme.com. The TV will be soon sold by partner offline retail stores across the country.

Realme X7 Max 5G launched in India, with Dimensity 1200 SoC and 120Hz display

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May 31, 2021

Realme has just launched a new device in India earlier today (31st May 2021). It is the Realme X7 Max 5G, which features MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset and offers a display with up to 120Hz high refresh rate.

Specifications and Features

The newly launched smartphone houses Dimensity 1200 SoC under the hood. This is an octa core processor that offers up to 22 percent faster CPU performance and a 25 percent increase in power efficiency compared to its predecessor. On the front, device sports a 6.43 inch Super AMOLED punch hole display from Samsung. This has a FHD+ resolution and can achieve a peak brightness of 1000 nits with 100 percent DCI-P3 wide color gamut. This display also offers 120Hz high refresh rate and up to 360Hz touch sampling rate as well.

The X7 Max 5G is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack, which supports SuperDart charging that offers up to 50W fast charging. This enables the user to charge the device to 50 percent in just 16 minutes. Arriving at the rear, the device features a triple camera setup, with a 64 megapixel primary lens paired with an 8 megapixel wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro shooter. The selfie shooter is a 16 megapixel image sensor.

Pricing and Availability

The Realme X7 Max 5G is available in India in multiple color variants, including Asteroid Black, Mercury Silver, and Milky Way color. It is priced at 26,999 INR (roughly 372 US Dollars) for its 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage configuration, while its 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant is priced at 29,999 INR (roughly 413 US Dollars). The device will be available for purchase from 4th June 2021 from the company’s official stores, Flipkart, a popular e retailer in India, along with authorized offline sellers as well.

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iQOO Z3 5G’s Amazon listing confirms Snapdragon 768G

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 31, 2021

iQOO is gearing up to launch the iQOO Z3 5G in India. The handset will be arriving as India’s first iQOO phone with a non-Snapdragon 8-series chipset. The landing page of the IQOO Z3 5G has appeared on Amazon India. The listing confirms that it will be driven by the Snapdragon 768G chipset.

The Snapdragon 768G mobile platform is a 7nm chipset, which powers the likes of Redmi K30 Racing Edition, ZTE S30 Pro, OPPO K9 5G, and Realme Q3 Carnival Edition, which are only available for purchase in China. Hence, the iQOO Z3 5G will be arriving as India’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 768G. The company claims that the SD768G powered Z3 scored 450K+ on AnTuTu benchmarks. For smoother functioning of apps, the handset will come with support for up to 3 GB extended RAM.

Today, the Chinese brand confirmed the chipset of iQOO Z3 5G. Tomorrow onwards, it will be revealing other details such as fast charging capabilities, camera configurations, gaming features, and display and design until June 4.

iQOO India is yet to confirm the launch date of the iQOO Z3 5G. A recent leak claimed that the phone may launch between June 10 and 15. The first Z-series phone for India is expected to cost around Rs 25,000 (~$344).

Since the iQOO Z3 5G has already launched, it is expected to offer features like a 6.58-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, up to 8 GB of RAM, up 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 4,400mAh battery with 55W charging support. It may come with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system.

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Intel CEO now believes that Chip Shortage could last for years

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May 31, 2021

The CEO of Intel has reiterated that the chip shortage that the world is suffering from, could last for far longer than previously estimated. The executive stated that the shortage of semiconductors worldwide could even go on for several years.

Previously, we had reported on the CEO stating that the chip shortage would last at least for another two years. Now, Pat Gelsinger has added that this issue could stretch for much longer. According to a Reuters report, the senior official told a virtual session of the Computex Trade show in Taipei that the remote working and online education trend caused by the Coronavirus pandemic has led to a “cycle of explosive growth in semiconductors.”

This has caused a massive strain on existing global supply chains. “But while the industry has taken steps to address near term constraints it could still take a couple of years for the ecosystem to address shortages of foundry capacity, substrates and components,” he further added. Gelsinger had previously made this statement back in April, saying that the semiconductor shortage could last for a “couple of years.” Although, he stated that “We plan to expand to other locations in the U.S. and Europe, ensuring a sustainable and secure semiconductor supply chain for the world.”

Interestingly, the CEO of Logitech (Bracken Darrell) also weighed in regarding the global chip shortage stating that the company is facing supply issues that could last another three to six months. Further adding that some industries could face this issue up to another year. Darrell said that “Like others, we have felt the shortages, but we have been able to cushion them well. It takes time to ramp up production but in the meantime, prices have also adjusted.”

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Honor refutes rumors about not getting authorization for using Android on its smartphones

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May 31, 2021

Earlier this year, Chinese technology giant sold-ff its sub-brand Honor to Zhixin New Information Technology Co. Ltd. which is a consortium of over 30 agents and dealers of the Honor brand and the Shenzhen Smart City Development Group Co. Ltd.

Soon after being independent of Huawei, Honor started working on strengthening its supply chain and forming partnerships with vendors across the world. It also started getting components from brands like Qualcomm, Intel, and more.

Recently, it was revealed that Honor has received the nod to start using Google’s Android on its smartphones. But, there are rumors making rounds claiming that the brand has not yet received authorization from Google, making it difficult for Honor to enter the overseas market and thus, needs to lower its sales forecast.

Now, Honor has officially responded and claims that the rumors about not getting authorization from Google are untrue. This means that the company has indeed received permission to start using Android on its smartphones.

After Honor became an independent brand, the company retained a team of more than 8,000 people for different divisions, including Research & Development, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Manufacturing.

Honor CEO George Zhao previously stated that the chipset supply for the company will be fully restored and within a couple of months, it will launch flagship smartphones, including one in the Honor Magic lineup and the Honor 50 series in June, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset.

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Apple and Samsung could face supply issues as Vietnam struggles with COVID-19

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May 31, 2021

The supply chain for Apple and Samsung could face troubles as Vietnam is struggling to combat the recent outbreak of Coronavirus. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has caused factory operations to run below capacity in the country.

According to a Reuters report, the rapid spread of the virus has impacted production capacity in Vietnam’s industrial northern provinces. These regions are responsible for supplying the Cupertino based giant and the South Korean smartphone maker, along with other global tech firms as well. Sources close to the matter added that this news arrives after the nation had successfully contained the new coronavirus for most of last year.

At the moment, Vietnam is combatting the outbreak, which is spreading quickly and has already infected more than 3,000 people in 30 of the 63 cities and provinces since late April 2021. Furthermore, this has also prompted the government to shut down restaurants and ban public gatherings in the capital Hanoi, and the southern business hub of Ho Chi Minh City. The report stated that a few business sources from the country said that their operations have been affected as some regions are under lockdown.

A source working at one of the Apple suppliers said that the company had split its workforce over two shifts, calling this a “temporary solution, for maybe two weeks.” The person close to the matter added that this was being done to avoid the supply chain being further disrupted. Similarly, even Samsung has notable operations in Vietnam, with the imposed curfew impacting its supply. Notably, Vietnam alone accounts for half of the smartphone and tablet production of the company.

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Intel launches new 11th-generation Tiger Lake U-series chips and a 5G modem for laptops

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Jeet

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May 31, 2021

Intel has been launching new chips under its 11th generation Tiger Lake lineup and now at Computex 2021, the company has announced a new pair of U-series lower-voltage chips which is aimed at ultrabooks.

The chipmaking giant has announced two chips — Intel Core i7-1195G7 which is the top-of-the-line in the U-series and the Intel Core i5-1155G7, which is the most powerful for the Core i5 range of chips.

Both of these new chips operate in the range of 12W to 28W and come with four core and eight-thread configurations. They also feature Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics — the Core i7-1195G7 comes with 96 EUs, while the Core i5-1155G7 has 80 EUs.

The interesting thing is that while Core i7-1195G7 features the base clock speed of 2.9GHz, but boosts up to a 5.0GHz maximum single-core speed using Intel’s Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology. On the other hand, the Core i5-1155G7 has a base clock speed of 2.5GHz and a boosted speed of 4.5GHz.

When compared to AMD Ryzen 7 5800U CPU, the Intel Core i7-119G7 CPU can provide 46-178 percent faster performance across games. It is 93 percent faster for video editing, and Intel said that it offers a significant performance upgrade over its competition while running different apps and processes.

Along with these new chips, Intel has also announced Intel 5G Solution 5000 is an M.2 module that has been certified for coverage across the world, including from carriers AT&T and Spring. It is said to deliver download speeds of up to 4.7GB per second and upload speed of up to 1.2GB per second, which is about a five-fold increase in speed over Intel’s Gigabit LTE technology. The modem, which is developed in collaboration with MediaTek and Fibocom, will be available in more than 30 laptop designs by 2022.

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MIUI 12.5 update released for Redmi 10X 5G and Redmi 10X Pro 5G

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 31, 2021

Earlier this month, Xiaomi released the Android 11 update for the Redmi 10X 5G and the Redmi 10X Pro 5G almost two weeks apart. Now, another couple of weeks later, these two smartphones have started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update together.

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The Redmi 10X 5G series is a China-exclusive smartphone lineup released last year. These two phones are the world’s first and Xiaomi’s only handsets powered by MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC.

They debuted with Android 11-baed MIUI 11. However, they were soon updated to MIUI 12. But it took the company months to update these devices to Android 11. After the release of last year’s Android update, the phones have now begun to receive the MIUI 12.5 update as well.

MIUI 12.5 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system. This version brings improvements and fixes for Xiaomi Group handsets running MIUI 12.

The MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi 10X 5G and the Redmi 10X Pro 5G arrives with build numbers V12.5.2.0.RJHCNXM and V12.5.2.0.RJLCNXM respectively. These software builds are currently in the ‘Stable Beta’. This means they are being rolled out in batches and are only available for a select few users.

Anyway, all the units of these two devices should receive the MIUI 12.5 update in the coming days.

Huawei MatePad Pro 2 design leak shows ultra-narrow bezels; will be powered by Kirin 9000/9000E

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Jeet

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May 31, 2021

Huawei has confirmed that the company will be launching its next-generation tablet — MatePad Pro 2 on 2nd June in China, running HarmonyOS, and will come with support for M-Pencil second-generation stylus.

Now, ahead of the launch, a render of the upcoming tablet has leaked online, revealing that the device will come with ultra-narrow bezels. But do keep in mind that the authenticity of the leak has not been confirmed.

Another report coming from China claims that the Huawei MatePad Pro 2 comes in two variants based on the processor — HiSilicon Kirin 9000 and HiSilicon Kirin 9000E. The former will be Wi-Fi only version while the latter will support 5G connectivity.

Previous reports indicate that the device will be available in two sizes – 12.2-inch or 12.6-inch. For those unaware, the Huawei MatePad Pro sports a smaller 10.8-inch screen. Unfortunately, there’s not much data available about the type of display but its predecessor has an LCD panel and therefore, the new model could also feature the same but with a higher refresh rate, which the older tablet lacks. Also, there’s a possibility of an OLED display either.

Along with the MatePad Pro 2, the Chinese tech giant is also set to launch a few more devices, including the Huawei Watch 3 which will also come running the latest HarmonyOS.

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Redmi AirDots 3 Pro could launch as POCO Pop Buds and Redmi Buds 3 Pro in some markets

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 31, 2021

A year ago, POCO India crowdfunded a name for its first truly wireless earphones. However, the brand is yet to debut this product. Thankfully, these earbuds may finally launch in the coming days as they appear on the Bluetooth SIG website.

POCO India’s first truly wireless earphones were confirmed to be called POCO Pop Buds in May 2020. A pair of TWS with this branding has been now certified by Bluetooth SIG (via @i_hsay).

Unsurprisingly, these earbuds will be a rebadged Redmi product. According to the listing, the recently launched Redmi AirDots 3 Pro with model number TWSEJ01ZM will make their way to some regions as POCO Pop Buds as well as Redmi Buds 3 Pro.

Hence, the POCO Pop Buds should have the exact same set of specifications as the Redmi AirDots 3 Pro. Additionally, they could arrive in exclusive colors like ‘POCO Yellow’.

Talking about specs, we can expect features like 9mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.2, 35dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), 69ms low latency, gesture controls, multi-device connection, IPX4 splash resistance, Qi wireless charging, and up to 28-hour battery life.

Unfortunately, there’s no official word from either POCO or Redmi regarding the POCO Pop Buds and Redmi Buds 3 Pro. Anyway, we believe that the POCO-branded product could go official alongside the POCO F3 GT.

Deal: Last day to get $50 OFF on Realme GT 5G (Coupon)

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May 31, 2021

Last day to get $50 OFF on Realme GT 5G. You can now buy the smartphone for a discounted price of $449 by using the code RGT50 only at Giztop.

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Realme GT 5G at $449 (after discount)@Giztop

The 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 888 Octa processor and a triple rear camera setup of 64MP + 8MP + 2MP. The smartphone features a 16MP selfie camera. The impressive and creative design on Realme GT is complimented with a dedicated GT mode which leapfrogs your gaming performance with enhanced images, 4D-in-game vibrations, dynamic sound effects, etc.

Fueled by a 4000mAh large battery, the smartphone supports 65W fast charging that can charge your phone from scratch to 100% in just 35 minutes. The phone comes in two memory variants viz: 8GB-128GB and 12GB -256GB.

Retailing at $499 you can now buy Realme GT 5G from Giztop at a discounted price of $449 using the coupon code RGT50. Please note that this price is applicable on the 8GB + 128GB variant only and the final price may vary as per your variant and color. This coupon is valid only till 31 May 2021. All orders made using the coupon code will be shipped starting 5 June 2021. So hurry up and place your orders asap.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Lenovo launches the Xiaoxin Panda Printer with AI scanning, OCR, & more!

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 31, 2021

Lenovo is presently releasing products on all fronts, little wonder why the company recorded a milestone in its earnings for the 2020/2021 fiscal year. Away from smartphones and PCs, the company has now announced the Xiaoxin Panda Printer.

The Xiaoxin Panda Printer features remote printing, AI scanning, and wrong question search functions, among other new features. It carries a retail price starting at 849 yuan (~$133).

In terms of the design, Lenovo’s Xiaoxin Panda Printer surprisingly looks like the regular Deskjet printers with its rectangular shape. It is capable of several functions apart from just printing out paper documents. It can be used as a scanner and a photocopier. Other interesting features include support for multi-person wireless connection, cloud printing support, and also supports mobile AI Scan photos without worrying about blurry images. The device also supports high-speed printing at a rate of 22 pages per minute. It is a laser printer, erasing the concern about ink clogging or paper jamming.

In addition, this device also supports OCR text recognition to search for errors, provide spelling suggestions in order to ensure the printed paper is error-free. This makes it suitable for children who are in school.

Lenovo is yet to announce when the Xiaoxin Panda printer will go on sale. However, we expect it to launch in China soon. We can’t say, at the moment, if Lenovo will launch this printer for the global market.

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Expected list of devices with HarmonyOS surfaces before June 2 launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 31, 2021

There is no more doubt that June 2 will mark a significant milestone for tech giant Huawei in its pursuit of software independence. Huawei is expected to officially launch its homegrown HarmonyOS operating system for smartphones as a viable alternative to Android.

A list of Huawei devices migrating to the platform has now surfaced online. The leaked list includes the Mate 40 series (Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, Mate 40 RS), Mate X2, and MatePad Pro. We would certainly see more devices joining the bandwagon, and this is expected to be pretty rapid. However, Huawei will formally announce the devices that will be among the first to migrate to the new platform on June 2, just days away.

The company hopes to achieve more than a quarter of a billion devices running on HarmonyOS by the year’s end. The bulk of the projected devices that will ultimately rely on the Android alternative will come from existing devices that migrate to the new platform, while a fraction will come from new devices.

Huawei’s HarmonyOS is a product borne out of the extended and stringent sanctions imposed on the Chinese company by the US government. The sanctions saw Huawei’s smartphone business gasping for breath as Washington tightened the noose.

The release of an alternative platform to Google’s Android has significant ramifications in the short term. It could signal the beginning of some level of independence and over-reliance on suppliers from the United States for critical software components. Huawei has so far been able to shield the HarmonyOS from prying eyes since not much is known about the platform. However, it may not be significantly different from the current Android 11 in terms of the user interface and design functionality.

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Xiaomi introduces 200W wired and 120W wireless HyperCharge technology, full charge in 8 mins

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 31, 2021

In August 2020, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra as its first phone with a 120W fast charging solution. Recent reports claimed that the company has plans to launch a 200W fast charging phone in the second half of the year. Today, the company unveiled its latest HyperCharge fast charging solutions to reveal what to expect from its smartphones in the future. Xiaomi’s newly announced 200W wired charging technology promises to charge a smartphone in just 8 minutes. Alongside it, the company also unveiled its 120W wireless charging that can charge a phone in just 15 minutes.

Xiaomi announced its 120W charging solution along with the Mi 10 Ultra that came with a 4,500mAh battery. The technology could fully charge the Mi 10 Ultra in just 23 minutes. What about the new 200W HyperCharge technology by Xiaomi?

As shown in the below video, the 200W wired charging solution by Xiaomi can charge a 4,000mAh battery to 50 percent capacity in just 3 minutes. And it takes 8 minutes to gain 100 percent battery juice.

On the other side, the all-new 120W wireless charging can charge a 4,000mAh battery to 10 precent in just 1 minute, 50 percent in 7 minutes, and 100 precent in only 15 minutes. The 120W wired and 120W wireless HyperCharge solutions can be seen powering the custom build version of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro.

The 120W wireless HyperCharge has arrived as a successor to Xiaomi’s 80W wireless charging, which was announced back in October last year. The 80W wireless charging technology can fully charge a 4,000mAh battery in 19 minutes.

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Realme X7 Max 5G price in India emerge ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 31, 2021

Later today, Realme will be announcing the Realme X7 Max 5G smartphone in India. It is speculated to arrive as a rebadged version of the Realme GT Neo, which was unveiled last month in China. Ahead of the launch, an Indian retailer named Sangeetha Mobiles (via) has already listed the Realme X7 Max 5G along with its pricing.

The Sangeetha Mobiles listing reveals that the Realme X7 Max 5G will come in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at Rs 26,999 and Rs 29,999, respectively. Both variants are listed in colors like Asteroid Black and Mercury Silver.

Realme X7 Max 5G specifications and features

The Realme X7 Max 5G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixel, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Dimensity 1200 chipset powers the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It does not feature a microSD card slot. The phone runs on Android 11 OS, which is overlaid with Realme UI 2.0 skin.

The smartphone has a front camera of 32-megapixel, and its back panel has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery, which supports 50W rapid charging.

In related news, Realme India could be soon announcing the Realme GT 5G flagship, which is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. The handset was found listed as “coming soon” on Realme India’s website. Probably, it will break cover at some point in June in India.

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Promo video of Sony’s upcoming WF-1000XM4 wireless buds surfaces online

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 31, 2021

The full picture of the upcoming Sony WF-100XM4 wireless earbuds can be pieced together based on several leaks and official releases concerning the flagship accessory. In what could be an insider job, an official promo video of the device has been leaked on Reddit, giving us our first real look at those pair of beauties. As per the leaked official promo video, we can see that the device has more robust active noise cancellation capabilities, will run on a custom V1 processor in combination with some new drivers. The noise cancellation is enhanced by the presence of internal and external dual feedback noise reduction modules. There is also the availability of a conversion mechanism using the speak-to-chat feature.

The earbuds, as we know, are wireless and have Bluetooth high-resolution connectivity, several hands-free features that combine to give the user a very compelling user experience. Audio quality is significantly enhanced with the use of bone conduction microphones which feature precise voice functionality. The WF-1000XM4 has Voice Assistant support, so you can easily use Alexa or Google Assistant to carry out commands.

The device is also IPX4 rated and can withstand water coming in contact with it without damage, and it has a battery that can offer up to 8 hours of service on a full charge, which is further extended to a full day with the charging case in place. Fast charging is possible via the USB-C port or wirelessly.

Sony has not come up with the fine details of the product and the actual pricing but the earbuds may likely be available in two color variants. However, it is expected to be pricier than its predecessors. We’re certainly close to the official rollout of the Sony WF-1000XM4.

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