Samsung Galaxy A13 5G in works, likely to be most affordable 5G phone

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Sep 1, 2021

At present, the Galaxy A22 5G is the cheapest 5G phone from the brand. Fresh information shared by GalaxyClub.nl reveals that Samsung is now working on a new A-series smartphone called the Galaxy A13 5G, which will be succeeding the Galaxy A12 from last year. The publication claims that it will be debuting as the most affordable 5G phone from Samsung.

Nothing much is known on the specifications of the Galaxy A13 5G. The publication has revealed that its model number is SM-A136B. The A22 5G was introduced with a pricing of 229 euros. Hence, there is a possibility that the A13 5G could be priced under 200 euros (~$236).

The Galaxy A12 was announced in December 2020. Hence, it is likely that its successor will be breaking cover by the end of this year or early 2022. Hopefully, the rumor mill will spill more information on the device in the coming weeks.

Samsung Galaxy A12 specifications

The Galaxy A12 has a 6.5-inch LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution. It is powered by the Helio P35 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM. The device offers up to 128 GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging.

The A12 has a front camera of 8-megapixel. Its rear shell has a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

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Huawei Watch 3 series latest firmware update brings smart gesture control

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 31, 2021

Huawei is bringing a cool new feature to the Watch 3 series. The smartwatch will be getting gesture controls highlighted by three smart gestures. Users can turn on the gesture control feature by heading to the application menu and click on Settings> Accessibility> Gestures to turn on the smart gesture feature.

The three smart gestures that will be available to users include raising your wrist and rubbing your fingers on the screen to open the Alipay QR code for contactless payment. The second one is making a fist and releasing it to answer an incoming call and finally, flipping the wrist to mute the call instantly is the third gesture. These are pretty cool and we expect the company to add more gesture control options in the future.

The Huawei Watch 3 series comprising of the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro was released in June this year after a hiatus since 2017 when the Watch 2 was released. The four-year wait was apparently worth it as the watch comes with several interesting features including a 3D rotating crown as well as a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 466 X 466 pixels, a pixel density of up to 326PPI, a maximum brightness of 1000nit, and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The watch also features a stainless steel body, a 3D large-curvature mirror design, a 450mAH battery and is available in different strap options.

It runs on Huawei’s homegrown HarmonyOS 2 which is availing users of this cool new feature. Apart from gesture control, the watch also features 100+ sports modes, supports temperature, heart rate monitoring, fall detection, sedentary reminder among others. You also get support for remote camera shutter, music control, remote car control, smart home control, etc.

There is no release schedule yet for this update but since the watch is sold in markets outside China, we expect this feature to be available on the global version too.

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Boult Audio Encore TWS Earbuds with ENC, IPX7 arrives India for Rs. 1999 (~$27)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 31, 2021

Indian audio technology manufacturer Boult has in recent times been churning out several impressive and topnotch audio products. The last we heard of was the Audio Probass Qcharge wireless earphones. The company has now unveiled yet another wireless earbuds. The product is dubbed Boult Audio Encore TWS earbuds.

The AirBass Encore comes with quad receivers with Electronic Noise Cancellation technology. The earbuds also features an IPX7 water, and sweat resistance. The charging box uses a USB Type-C port and that’s just the beginning.

The truly wireless earbuds have an oval-molded bud with a 60° angle for the stem It equally features soft silicone tips for better noise cancellation and ambient noise. It guarantees vivid bass, completely clear highs, and stable mids as a result of the microwoofers encased in aluminium.

Furthermore, you get an IPX7 water and sweat resistant build meaning you can take it out jogging or during workout sessions. Each of the earbuds also features touch controls for volume, music playback, and call control. They likewise have quad receivers with ENC that empowers noise-free session during audio and video calls.

Perhaps, the battery power which the earbuds is touted to have is the major highlight of the product announcement. While each of the buds can last up to 6 hours on a single charge, the charging box can be used to extend that to upwards of 36 hours of playback. The charging box can be fast-charged using its USB-C port so that you never completely run out of power. It can be fully charged in just an hour and half.

Talking of the price and availability, the Boult Audio AirBass Encore TWS earbuds carries a price tag of Rs. 1,999 (~$27) and is presently available on Amazon.in. It is available in White and Black colour options.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Exynos version hits GeekBench as the S20 FE gets a new update

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 31, 2021

Samsung‘s pocket-friendly Galaxy S21 FE has been a long time coming but the company is yet to release a launch date for the much-anticipated device. There are speculations that the device will be launched on September 8. While we await official confirmation, a new detail has emerged about the Galaxy S21 FE.

A model believed to be the Galaxy S21 FE has appeared on GeekBench. This isn’t the first time the device will be making an appearance on GeekBench but what makes this spectacular is that the model is powered by an Exynos chipset. Specifically, the device which bears the model number SM-G990E is equipped with the Exynos 2100 flagship processor.

The Exynos version may likely be released in some markets. But that may cause some controversies considering that the chipset is not as powerful as the Snapdragon 888 which will also power some models of the S21 FE. The GeekBench score of 1,084 points and 3,316 points on the single and multi-core tests attests to this. We also recall how the Exynos 990 released last year performed way below the Snapdragon 865. Thankfully, the Exynos 2100 isn’t so far behind the Snapdragon 888.

In a related development, Samsung has started seeding the latest Android security patch for the month of September to the Galaxy S20 FE even before the start of September. The update ushers in the firmware version G781BXXU4CUH5 and has a 790MB size. Apart from the security patch, the update doesn’t bring any new features aside from improved system stability.

The update is already been pushed to some users in Austria, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Slovenia, Nordic countries, Czech Republic, Poland, and the Baltic region. We expect Samsung to expand the update to more markets soon. You can manually check for the update by navigating to the phone’s Settings > Software update menu.

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Sony Xperia 1 III silently goes on pre-orders in Vietnam, get free Sony WH-XM4 when you pre-order it

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Pranav

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Aug 31, 2021

Sony introduced the Xperia 1 III in April this year, but it was only available in the United States. Anyway, the phone had a slow rollout, beginning with pre-orders on July 1st and the official release after a month on August 19th. At the time of the launch, Sony was offering free Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones for those who pre-ordered the smartphone in the US. Now, the Sony Xperia 1 III has silently reached the Vietnamese market and it also comes with a free gift.

The popular Vietnamese leaker, Chun has affirmed that the phone is priced at 34,990,000 Dong(~$1,540) and those who pre-order it will get a pair of wireless headphones. This time around, the company is offering the more premium Sony WH-XM4 headphones for those to pre-order the Xperia 1 III. The pre-order period will be from September 1 to September 15 and it will start shipping from September 17.

The Sony Xperia 1 III comes with a 6.5-inch display with a 4K resolution. It is an OLED display panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 21:9 wide aspect ratio. It has a quad-rear camera system with a 12MP main sensor, a 12MP telephoto lens, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and lastly a TOF sensor. Upfront, it has an 8MP camera at the front.

The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. The phone has a 3.5mm headphone jack and boots on Android 11 out of the box.

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Bose QuietComfort 45 arrives with an unchanged design but better ANC and USB-C charging

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Habeeb Onawole

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Updated Sep 2, 2021

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II was one of the top headphones a few years ago as a result of its impressive features one of which is active noise cancellation. However, it has been overtaken by competitors such as Sony’s WH-1000XM3 and WH-1000XM4. Now, Bose is ready to take back its crown with its new headphones, the QuietComfort 45.

The new pair of headphones doesn’t look too different from its predecessors but Bose says it has made some upgrades. The headphones are said to be light and comfortable and “features smooth cushions with no pleats, luxuriously plush synthetic leather, and minimal clamping force.”.

Bose says the noise canceling is better and it has added a new Aware Mode that allows you to be aware of your environment and provides the feeling that you are not wearing headphones at all. The QuietComfort 45 has a button on the left earcup to switch between Quiet Mode for full noise-canceling or Aware Mode.

The new pair of headphones now come with a fourth external microphone which improves voice pickup better than its predecessor and even the competition. Bose says during calls, the headphones isolate and focus on the user’s voice while a noise-rejecting algorithm filters out environmental sounds for clearer conversations even in windy conditions.

The QuietComfort 45 boasts a battery life of 24 hours and charges via UBS-C, a welcome upgrade from the MicroUSB of the QuietComfort 35 II. The headphones fully charge in 2.5 hours and there is support for fast charging – a 15-minute charge will provide up to 2.5 hours of listening time. There is a companion app that is available on the App Store and Google Play Store. There is no built-in voice assistant this time but a press and hold of the multifunction button allows you to access your phone’s voice assistant.

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Bose has put a price tag of $329 on the headphones and it can be pre-ordered in Black or White Smoke on the manufacturer’s website. It will ship on September 23.

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Chuwi HeroBook Air revealed with 11.6-inch IPS HD display and Intel Celeron N4020 SoC

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 31, 2021

Chuwi sailed a new affordable yet powerful laptop – Chuwi HeroBook Air carrying decent specifications. Dedicated to students and work professionals, the new Chuwi HeroBook Air packs a lot of surprises along with some high-end specifications from its elder sibling – HeroBook Pro. It is a lightweight, thin and affordable laptop that will compete aggressively in the respective pricing brackets.

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The amalgamation of powerful processors and the lightning speed of SSD is supplementing the Chuwi HeroBook Air. However, a massive battery is present which supports continuous usage upon a single full charge. There are several other high-end features that are part and parcel of the new laptop.

Display

Chuwi HeroBook Air comes with an 11.6-inch IPS HD display having an optimal resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Wide viewing angles and manual brightness control optimizes the display experience for the eyes. However, the small size improves the focus and brings clarity to the content precisely from varied angles. It would be quite useful for the students undergoing online learning classes. Moreover, small display and optimal resolution decreases the fatigue

Design

Apart from the affordability and powerful specification, the Chuwi HeroBook Air houses a beautifully thin design. The new laptop is carved out of an environmentally friendly durable plastic body. It weighs 910grams in size and features a full-size keyboard. Optimized touchpad and large imprints on the keyboard enhances the typing experience.

Performance

Chuwi HeroBook Air is powered by Celeron N4020 dual-core processor with a turbo frequency of 2.8GHz and an Intel UHD 600 Graphics. The processor can easily process 4K 60-frame ultra-clear video. It is quite energy efficient as it has a TDP power rating of 6W. It is designed for multi-tasking while offering constant performance even on excessive usage.

The laptop comes with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM at 2400 MHz operating frequency.

It bundles a 128GB SSD storage with read/write speeds of up to 500MB/s. However, the interested users can even expand the storage via an eMMC card up to 512GB. There’s support for WiFi, Bluetooth for flawless connectivity.

Battery

Chuwi HeroBook Air comes with a 36.48Wh battery which can offer 9 hours of battery life. However, considering the student’s usage, the battery backup improves up to 12 hours.

It runs Windows 10 Home (S Mode) which carries all the features.

Pricing

Chuwi HeroBook Air will retail for the price of $249 from September 2021. It is a perfect laptop for students and professionals. For more information, you can head over to the Chuwi Official store.

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OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus 7 & 7T lineup get game optimization, Bitmoji feature with the new update

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Pranav

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Aug 31, 2021

OnePlus has just pushed updates for a couple of its smartphones starting from the recent OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7 Pro, and OnePlus7T Pro. These updates aren’t the major OS updates, rather, UI upgrades consisting of some fixes and features.

The OnePlus Nord 2 has received the OxygenOS 11.3.A.10 update and it has a size of 245MB. Some users have claimed to have received this update and it brings battery optimization for gaming titles like PUBG. The fix will address the inconsistent battery consumption while playing games. It also packs fixes for the camera app and face unlocking option. Moreover, it has the latest August 2021 security patch.

The entire OnePlus 7 and 7T series lineup has received OxygenOS 11.0.3.1 update and it has also had the August 2021 security patch. The update brings Bitmoji clock wherein users can keep their Bitmoji on the Ambient display. It also caters the NFC stability issues. After the update, users have reported having seen the OnePlus Store app installed on their phones.

Although the phones didn’t receive any major features after the update, having the latest security patch is still a win-win for OnePlus fans.

The OnePlus Nord 2 has a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display. It features a 90Hz screen with FHD+ resolution. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC and has 12GB of RAM. It has a 50MP triple rear camera system and boasts a 32MP selfie sensor. The phone packs a 4,500mAh battery with 65W quick charging support.

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Realme 8i officially confirmed to pack the new Helio G96 chipset

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 31, 2021

Already, Realme 8i has already been confirmed to launch in India along with the 8s. The specs of the device are even already in the open. Realme has now confirmed another key detail that would make you want to have the 8i. The duo of Realme and MediaTek today confirmed the Helio G96 will fire up the device

Processing this conversation and saving 8!

— realme (@realmeIndia) August 31, 2021

The Helio G96 is one of MediaTek’s latest premium mid-range chipset and it was announced in July alongside the Helio G88. The G96 brings support for a 120Hz refresh rate and several enhancements in the photography aspect including support for 108MP cameras. The latest tweet exchange between Realme and MediaTek India clearly confirms the smartphone maker will use the new chip on its next Realme 8 series model, which was revealed as 8!. Note the exclamation mark is an inverted small letter “i”.

The Realme 8i will feature a 6.59-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole at the top left corner. The device will have a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. It will also have a 16MP selfies camera.

The processor will be paired with 4GB RAM and there will be 128 GB UFS 2.2 flash storage onboard. The device will have a 5000mAh battery under the hood which will charge via a USB-C port.

There is no official word on the launch date yet but the device is expected to launch soon in India.

Oppo foldable phone rumored to launch soon with an LTPO display

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Pranav

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Aug 31, 2021

Oppo is all set to compete with Samsung’s Z Fold 3 smartphone as a fresh leak from notorious tipster Digital Chat Station sheds some light on its existence. As rumored earlier, Oppo is touted to launch a new foldable smartphone soon and its arrival seems closer than expected.

According to the tipster, the unnamed Oppo foldable phone will feature a low-temperature polycrystalline oxide(LTPO) display. The smartphone will run on ColorOS 12 out of the box and is expected to have Android 12 underneath. Unfortunately, there’s nothing else to reveal about its specs. However, the tipster confirms that there isn’t too long until we see the foldable machine into reality.

Apart from this, the smartphone will indeed be an enticing foldable option for consumers in the market. We expect the device to feature flagship-grade specifications. It may come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC and boast more than one screen. The smartphone is also expected to bring good camera hardware to the table.

Given that reports of the Oppo foldable phone have begun to gain traction, we anticipate that the smartphone will become official in the coming months.

In related news, Oppo is in talks to bring back the popular N series in the market. Long back, we had seen the innovative Oppo N1 smartphone with rotating cameras. If the rumored details are to be believed, Oppo could place the refreshed N-series between the Find and Reno series of smartphones.

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Pixel 6 series may have support for 23W wireless charging

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 31, 2021

Google has never been one to jump on the bandwagon when it comes to new features, especially those that consumers really want. Fast charging is the perfect example. There are a plethora of phones (including mid-range models) that charge at incredible speeds, with some going as high as 120W for wired charging and 67W for wireless charging. Google, on the other hand, has remained stuck on 18W for wired charging for both its flagships and mid-range phones and 12W for wireless charging! Now there is good news for the upcoming Pixel 6 series.

The Pixel 6 series is shaping up to be the best Pixel phone from Google. With an unusual design that will turn heads and a custom chipset made in partnership with Samsung, there is a lot to look forward to. The folks at Android Police have found one more interesting detail that will get fans excited.

Google is expected to announce a new wireless charging stand alongside the Pixel 6 series. Ahead of the launch of the phones, the source reports that retailers have begun to input accessories for the devices. One such retailer is an American carrier and according to a supply chain source, one of the new accessories has the name “Google Pixel 23W WL Stand.”

New Pixel Stand 23W — Image source: Android Police

Based on the name, it is presumed that the new Pixel stand will be able to output up to 23W which means one or both of the Pixel 6 phones will charge at this power rating. This is a significant jump in charging speed from the 12W of the Pixel 5 and the info checks out since an earlier report already revealed that the new charger will have a cooling fan. This is necessary since it will be charging at a higher rating which will generate heat.

At the moment, the new wireless charger, the Pixel 6, and the Pixel 6 Pro are yet to get listed on the database of the Wireless Power Consortium, so we do not have additional details.

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Windows 11 gets October 5 release date as a free upgrade for eligible devices

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 31, 2021

After announcing Windows 11 in late June, Microsoft has now revealed that the new version of its operating system will be available starting on October 5.

The update will begin rolling out to eligible devices starting on that day as a free upgrade. The update will first be available for newer devices before becoming available for older ones. Depending on your device, it may take weeks or even months before the update becomes available for you. We should also see new PCs announced after the release date run Windows 11 out of the box.

General Manager of Windows Marketing, Aaron Woodman, said it is expected that all eligible devices should have received the free upgrade by the middle of 2022. Users should get a notification once the update is available.

There are lots of new features that Windows 11 will bring but it has been reported that not all of these features will be available at launch. The Verge states that support for Android apps via the Amazon store will not be available at launch. However, a future update in 2022 may bring the feature to everyone.

You can check out our post detailing 11 interesting features that Windows 11 brings. It includes UI changes, redesigned apps, and more.

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High-res renders of the Mi 11T Pro show a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and triple rear cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 31, 2021

Xiaomi has a global event scheduled for September 15 and one of the products expected to launch is the Mi 11T series. The T-series is Xiaomi’s more affordable Mi flagship series that is exclusive to global markets, and just like last year’s Mi 10T series, we will see a standard model and a pro model. Renders of the Mi 11T Pro have now surfaced and they give us our best look at the device yet.

The source of the renders is the same person that shared key specifications of the phone earlier a few weeks ago and he says they are based on the device itself which he has seen. The Mi 11T will be covered in glass on both sides though the back of the phone looks like it has a brushed metal back.

Remember the guy leaked the Xiaomi 11T Pro? Welp, he's back with a…that's right! High res renders based on what he saw in real life (to protect the source). Side fingerprint, glass metal sandwich design, triple 108MP cam.https://t.co/OfWA6hGeUT https://t.co/T4rE3KBXhJ pic.twitter.com/chNVmSLkD6

— Chun (@chunvn8888) August 31, 2021

The Mi 11T Pro is shown to have three rear cameras, and they are all housed in the same camera island along with the LED flash and laser focus module. An inscription on the camera housing confirms that the primary rear camera is a 108MP camera.

Just like last year’s Mi 10T series, the Mi 11T series will also stick to a side-mounted fingerprint scanner even though the display is OLED this time and not LCD.

The Mi 11T Pro will also come with a 120Hz refresh rate which is lower than the 144Hz of the Mi 10T series. The screen will also have a centered punch hole for the front-facing camera. Other reported specifications are a Snapdragon 888 processor, a 5000mAh battery capacity, and support for 120W fast charging.

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LineageOS 18.1 now available for POCO F2 Pro, F3, X3 Pro

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 31, 2021

The Android 11-based LineageOS 18.1 went official at the beginning of April. Since then, the project has added support for a number of devices. The latest addition brings builds for three popular POCO smartphones.

POCO handsets run MIUI like other Xiaomi group phones. The brand calls it MIUI for POCO. Not everyone likes the company’s software. Those users can try custom ROMs.

LineageOS is one of the most popular custom ROMs. The team released LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11 a few months back. This software is now available for POCO F2 Pro, POCO F3, and POCO X3 Pro.

Power users of the above-listed handsets who enjoy fiddling with their smartphones can unlock their device’s bootloader and install the latest LineageOS 18.1 via custom recovery. It is worth noting that third-party software is not meant for everyone. Hence, proceed only if you know what you are doing.

That said, since POCO F2 Pro is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro, LineageOS 18.1 can be also installed on Redmi K30 Pro as well as Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition. Similarly, Mi 11X and Redmi K40 also support the latest version of LineageOS as these phones are nothing but the POCO F3.

Talking about official software, all these POCO smartphones currently run MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. They should receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in the coming months, followed by MIUI.

Red Magic 6S Pro will have a 720Hz sampling rate and 7.4ms response rate

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 31, 2021

Following the launch of the ROG Phone 5s series, Nubia’s Red Magic gaming brand is also set to launch its own gaming phones for the second half of the year. The phones are expected to launch as the Red Magic 6S and Red Magic 6S Pro, and ahead of the launch in September, the manufacturer has revealed a key specification of the pro model.

A post shared on Weibo by the official Red Magic account has revealed that the Red Magic 6S Pro will have a 720Hz multi-touch sampling rate, which is a significant increase from the 400Hz touch sampling rate of the Red Magic 6 Pro launched earlier this year.

Red Magic is not only increasing the touch sampling rate but has also revealed that the touch response rate is only 7.4ms.

The manufacturer has revealed earlier that the phone will also come with improved cooling technology along with a built-in cooling fan, a Snapdragon 888 Plus processor, a 165Hz refresh rate display, and triple rear cameras.

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Grab OnePlus Band at only ₹999 with OnePlus Nord 2

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 31, 2021

The OnePlus Nord 2 is the brand’s latest smartphone in India. It is the direct successor to last year’s OnePlus Nord with a better set of features. A little over a month from its release, the company is now offering heavy discounts on a couple of accessories when bought alongside this phone.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G featured — OnePlus Nord 2

The OnePlus Band is the brand’s first wearable product. It is a rebranded OPPO Band. The product is only available in India and retails for ₹2,499 in the country.

While ordering the OnePlus Nord 2 on the company’s official website, customers can avail a ₹1,500 discount on the OnePlus Band. All they have to do is checkout the phone along with the fitness tracker. As a result, one can buy the OnePlus Band effectively at only ₹999.

On the other hand, the OnePlus Power Bank 10,000mAh costs ₹1,099 in India. But when bought with the OnePlus Nord 2, customers only need to pay ₹599.

OnePlus Band Tangerine Gray Featured — OnePlus Band

Additionally, buyers can get ₹1,000 off on the OnePlus Nord 2 using HDFC Bank credit cards. In other words, one can purchase both the Nord 2 and the Band at the original price of the phone.

We are not sure how long these offers will be valid. Hence, we recommend you to make your purchase before it’s too late.

Honor beats Xiaomi and Apple to become China’s 3rd largest smartphone maker

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Sean

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Aug 31, 2021

Honor has become the third largest smartphone maker in China, as per a new report. The brand has overtaken industry giants like Apple and Xiaomi to reach the top three positions in the Chinese market.

According to ChinaDaily, a report from CINNO Research found that Chinese smartphone makers Oppo and Vivo took the first and second place in the smartphone market in China, with shipments reaching 5.6 million and 5.3 million units respectively. Meanwhile, Xiaomi arrived fourth with 3.9 million units shipped and Apple came fifth with 3 million units. On the other hand, Honor ranked third in its home country’s smartphone market, despite having face supply issues initially after it was sold by its former parent company, Huawei.

After its complete independence, the company had a market share in China of just 3 percent. But since then, the brand has managed to secure and stabilize its supply chain, enabling it to grow. Honor had recently launched the Magic 3 series of smartphones, which marked the company’s entry into the high end premium segment of the handset market. Furthermore, the CINNO Research report also found that the market experienced a steady growth last month, with shipments rising by 28.6 percent year on year reaching 26.68 million units.

Notably, 5G enable smartphones were the driving force behind this sizeable rise in shipments. 5G devices alone accounted for 22.83 million units or about 79.6 percent of the total sales. During this time, MediaTek saw a whopping 118.3 percent year on year growth, shipping over 10.2 million chips in July 2021. Qualcomm still ranked first, while Huawei HiSilicon saw its sales fall by a significant 70 percent.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro, Pro Max now come in a new ‘Dark Nebula’ color variant in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 31, 2021

The Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max were launched in India in March. The smartphones debuted in three colors. Now, five months after their release, they are now available in four colors.

Redmi Note 10 Pro Dark Nebula Featured A — Redmi Note 10 Pro

Recently, the Redmi Note 10S got a new Cosmic Purple color variant in India. Following that, the more expensive Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max now come in a similar color.

The new colorway for the Redmi Note 10 Pro series in India is called ‘Dark Nebula’. This color option has a glossy finish like the ‘Dark Knight’ color variant. For those unaware, the Glacial Blue and the Vintage Bronze color versions feature a matte finish.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in Dark Nebula color variant is already up for sale on Mi.com. At present, this colorway is not listed on Amazon India. Maybe, it will be available later since the Cosmic Purple color version of Redmi Note 10S can be purchased from both Mi.com and Amazon India.

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Dark Nebula Featured A — Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

Having said that, these smartphones now only come in two storage configurations. That’s because Xiaomi silently discontinued the base 6GB + 64GB variant. Additionally, the 6GB + 128GB version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro has received two price hikes so far.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro series currently retails for the following price tags in India.

Redmi Note 10 Pro
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹17,999
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹18,999
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹19,999
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹21,999

LG UltraGear GP9 Gaming speaker is its first gaming speaker!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 31, 2021

LG‘s UltraGear product lineup has got a new product and it is a speaker dubbed UltraGear GP9 Gaming speaker. This is the first speaker that will be launched under the gaming line. Its highlight include 3D Gaming Sound innovation, Game Genre Optimizer, 7.1 virtual surround sound, built-in mics, Hi-Res Audio and that’s just the beginning.

The UltraGear GP9 utilizes LG’s 3D Gaming Sound innovation with an exceptionally planned HRTF (head-related exchange work) designed to reproduce a game’s sound according to the genre. With its Game Genre Optimizer, clients can switch between two methods of activity – an FPS (First individual shooter) Mode and RTS (Real-Time Strategy) Mode.

Inside the GP9 there is an ES9038PRO Hi-Fi Quad DAC, which will offer adjusted sound and decreased commotion, and the speaker is Hi-Res Audio guaranteed. One more capacity of the speaker is its echo-cancelling voice chat technology that permits users to communicate during games without requiring a headset. It has top-mounted control buttons, adjustable RGB lighting, and an assortment of ports including USB-C, AUX, optical, and Bluetooth. The battery can last up to five hours on a single use.

As for the pricing and availability, the LG UltraGear GP9 Gaming Speaker will go on sale in the U.S and South Korea in September. It is presently priced at 549,000 won (~$471).

Xiaomi MIJIA Side Smoking Stove Set S1 launched in China, with Air Gesture support

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Sean

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Aug 31, 2021

Xiaomi has just launched a new product from MIJIA earlier today (31st August 2021). The product in question is the new MIJIA Side Smoking Stove Set S1 that is now available in China.The new smart home product is currently available for pre orders and arrives with support for air gestures. This includes functions like turning it on or off, adjusting gears, and more commands that can be inputted just with a wave of a hand. As per official notes, the air gesture support on the new Side Smoking Stove Set S1 aims to let users operate the product with ease since all basic operations can be completed with only two simple movements of swiping right and left.

Talking about its specs, the new product has a large suction power of 20 cubic meters per minute, which enables it to easily function with oily fumes like heavy stir fry cooking. This also keeps the fumes from hitting the cook’s face by quickly sucking up and disposing these fumes. It adopts a 15 degree inclination angle design that also helps in preventing the escape of the oily fumes from the source.

Arriving at the design of the product, the new MIJIA stove set sports a stylish black mirror design with a tempered glass panel, which is bright and textured. Despite being made of glossy materials, the company claims it is relatively easy to clean even when stained. As of right now, the product is available for pre orders while first sales will begin on 3rd September 2021, with a price tag of 1898 Yuan (roughly 300 US Dollars).

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