OPPO Reno6 5G, Reno6 Pro 5G & Reno6 Pro+ 5G official!

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May 27, 2021

Chinese tech giant and BBK subsidiary OPPO today held a launch event in China where three Reno 6 series models were launched. The three models include the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+. The models live up to OPPO’s quality standard with the pricing of the base model starting at 2799 yuan ($438).

The vanilla OPPO Reno6 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset bringing onboard 5G capability. The Reno6 sports a 6.4-inch 2.5D high-sensitivity screen with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The device also integrates an aluminium alloy mid-frame. The phone is the only model that utilizes a right-angle middle frame. The other two models have well-chamfered curved edges. The Reno6 is available in three color schemes.

In terms of the camera, OPPO Reno6 features a 32-megapixel lens at the front housed in the waterdrop notch. At the rear, there is a triple camera setup made up of a 64-megapixels main camera as well as an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The camera supports AI radiance video, super video anti-shake, mobile time-lapse video, multi-scene video, AI ID photo, Soloop instant recording, and other functions.

In addition, the Reno6 is equipped with a decent 4300mAh battery with support for 65W super flash charging. It runs on the latest ColorOS 11.3 OS based on Android 11. The phone also comes with VC liquid cooling heat dissipation.

OPPO Reno6 Pro

OPPO Reno6 Pro features a 6.55-inch curved edge screen. The display house a punch-hole design and equally features support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The Reno6 Pro is equipped with a Dimensity 1200 chip which features a 5G modem onboard. The back panel comes in three color schemes which OPPO dubbed; “Night Sea”, “Summer Sunny Sea”, and “Star River Like a Dream”.

For photography, the Reno6 Pro adopts a camera setup almost similar to the Reno6. The front houses a 32megapixel sensor under the punch-hole. At the rear, the phone packs a 2-megapixel portrait-style camera in addition to the 64-megapixels main camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

The Reno 6 Pro packs a slightly bumped-up 4500mAh battery and also features support for a 65W super flash charge.

OPPO Reno6 Pro+

OPPO Reno6 Pro+ is the star product of the pack and outclasses the Reno6 and Reno6 Pro in several aspects. The Reno6 Pro+ is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. The phone is equipped with a 6.55-inch curved-edge flexible AMOLED screen but sadly, you only get 90Hz refresh rate support onboard. The Reno6 Pro+ is available in two color schemes dubbed “Moon Sea” and “Summer Sunny Sea”.

The Reno6 Pro+ features an improved camera setup which includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera. The setup also includes a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

The premium smartphone equally packs a 4500mAh battery and has support for 65W super flash charging. The heat dissipation is also upgraded to a full-size VC liquid cooling system.

OPPO also released a radiant and light-filling protective case which is priced at 299 yuan (~$47). The protective cases will be sold for 99 yuan ($15) when purchased with the smartphone.

Pricing & Availability

Here are the pricing and availability for the Reno6 series.

OPPO Reno6 5G (8GB+128GB) ——————–2799 yuan (~$438)
OPPO Reno6 5G (12GB+256GB)——————-3199 yuan (~$501)
OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G (8GB+128GB) —————-3499 yuan (~$548)
OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G (12GB+256GB)—————-3799 yuan (~$595)
OPPO Reno6 Pro+ (8GB+128GB)——————-3999 yuan (~$626)
OPPO Reno6 Pro+ (12GB+256GB)——————-4499 yuan (~$705)

The Reno6 Pro/Pro + will go on sale on June 5th while the vanilla Reno6 is expected to go on sale on June 11.

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Qualcomm’s upcoming handheld game console won’t have a 4G/5G modem

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 27, 2021

A few months ago, it was reported that Qualcomm has a handheld console similar to the Nintendo Switch in development. The source mentioned key details including its design and specs, one of which is support for 5G via a Snapdragon X55 modem. Now, new info has surfaced that says the device won’t have a modem.

According to Roland Quandt of Winfuture.de, the Qualcomm handheld console will not have a 4G or 5G modem as it uses the APQ8350 (Application Processor) chipset and not the SM8350 (Snapdragon 888 Mobile Platform).

Remember the Qualcomm "Switch Style" console @MishaalRahman from @xdadevelopers and @AndroidPolice were talking about a little while back? It doesn't have 4G/5G modem. Based on APQ8350, not SM8350.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) May 27, 2021

The APQ8350 should have a similar architecture to the SM8350 save for a modem, though it will have a Wi-Fi module for connectivity.

We do not know if this has always been the case from the onset or Qualcomm changed its mind and decided to not include a modem. There is also a possibility that Qualcomm may be testing two versions of these devices which means the earlier report may not be incorrect but another version of the same device with a modem.

While having a modem will be a good thing, we can’t rule out that mobile connection will surely have a significant effect on battery life. The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite both connect via Wi-Fi and manage to have a battery life of between 4.5 to 9 hours and 3 to 7 hours respectively depending on usage. If Qualcomm’s focus is on its device having longer battery life, then it is understandable as to why it is not putting a modem in the device.

So far, we know the Qualcomm gaming console will have detachable controllers, a 6000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge, a USB-C port, and support for display output. It will run Android 12 out of the box and also have the Epic Game Store pre-installed.

Considering that the device is not expected to launch until next year, there is a chance that some of these features may change as development goes on. Nevertheless, we are eager to see what Qualcomm has in store for mobile gamers.

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vivo Y17 starts receiving Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 27, 2021

Chinese smartphone brand vivo launched the vivo Y17 in the first half of 2019. The handset debuted with Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The device was updated to Android 10-based Funtouch OS 10. Now, it has started receiving Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update as well.

vivo Y17 Mystic Purple Featured — vivo Y17

The vivo Y17 is not the first vivo budget smartphone from H1 2019 to get the Android 11 update. In early March, the company began to roll out this update to another such device called vivo Y12, which debuted at around the same time.

Anyway, according to a report by PiunikaWeb, the vivo Y17 Funtouch OS 11 update is currently in greyscale testing. This means the update is only available for a select few users.

For those unaware, vivo grayscale testing is similar to Xiaomi MIUI Stable Beta. This type of builds are released for a few set of users for testing purpose before a wider rollout. If these users don’t face any major issues, the build is gradually seeded out to more users.

Anyway, all vivo Y17 users should receive the Android 11 update in the coming weeks. Lastly, it is worth noting that Funtouch OS 11 is the last major update for this handset since vivo is known for providing only two Android updates for most of its phones.

Deal: Get Xanes 84 LED Outdoor Light with Tripod for $21 (Retail Price $26)

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May 27, 2021

Xanes 84 LED Outdoor Light which generally retails for $26 is now available at a discounted price of $20.99 only at Banggood.

WHERE TO BUY

Xanes 84 LED Outdoor Light at $20.99 @Banggood

Xanes 84 LED Outdoor Light

Key Features:

Light source – 84 LED
Max Power – 18W
Max Service life- 50000 hours
1.8m adjustable light pole tripod
Lightweight, portable and foldable
Power Supply – 5V/(1-2A), smartphone, USB charger, computer, etc
Suitable for – camping, beach party, outdoor adventures, picnics, BBQ, etc.

Generally retailing for $26, you can now buy Xanes 84 LED Outdoor Light for a discounted price of $20.99 only at Banggood. Please note that this deal ends on 31 May 2021. So place your orders asap. Additional shipping charges may be applicable. Check out the same before placing your order.

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OPPO announces Enco Free2 TWS earbuds with a new Design, ANC, & DYNAUDIO Tuning

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Joel Joseph

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May 27, 2021

At its Reno6 series launch conference today, OPPO added a new TWS headset in its Enco Free series. The new model called the ENCO Free2 brings in significant upgrades like Active Noise Cancellation up to 42dB and audio tuning by DYNAUDIO. This would make it the second OPPO product after the OPPO ENCO X, to be tuned by the popular Danish audio company.

The OPPO Enco Free2 brings in an in-ear design, unlike the semi-open design of its predecessor. The previous model wasn’t particularly great at noise isolation but with an in-ear design and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), the Free2 solves this problem. In fact, Noise Cancellation is a big highlight of the new earbuds. OPPO has used a 3-core chip to ensure excellent ANC and claims the earbuds can block noise up to 42dB — one of the highest noise isolation levels for earbuds in its price range. OPPO further adds that the Free2 should offer considerable isolation from wind noise as well.

It’s also good to see that OPPO is bringing DYNAUDIO tuning to the cheaper ‘Free’ series. However, unlike the Enco X which had the DYNAUDIO logo on its charging case, this branding is nowhere to be seen on the Free2’s box or case. That said, with the Danish audio company tuning the earbuds, we can expect better audio than its predecessor.

The Enco Free2 also upgrades its Ingress Protection. The earbuds are IP54 certified, unlike the Enco Free which was just IPX4 rated. So the new earbuds should be safe for your routine beach outings as well.

Other features of the new earbuds include a personalized listening technology which OPPO claims allows customization of the sound according to your hearing levels, transparency mode (same as other earbuds with ANC), 42ms low latency, and remote photo capture, VLOG shoot mode (double click the earbud to activate the shutter). Note that the remote capture mode is currently only available on the new OPPO Reno6 series and will be rolled out to more smartphones in the coming weeks.

The Enco Free2 promises up to 4.5 hours of audio playback with ANC turned on, and up to 6.5 hours without ANC. The charging case will further add a playback time of up to 30 hours.

The new OPPO Enco Free2 will go on sale in China from June 5 for 599 yuan (~$94) which is a good 100 yuan (~$16) cheaper than its predecessor’s launch price back in 2019!

Gaming laptops could get performance boost as next gen USB-C offers 240W power

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Sean

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May 27, 2021

The performance offered by gaming laptops might soon improve in the near future as upgrades to the USB-C standards has it deliver a whopping 240W power. This bump in power offered by USB-C could also benefit various other products as well.

According to a CNet report, the USB-C standard can now offer up to 240 watts of power starting this year. This will let users plug in electronic gadgets that require a lot of power, including gaming laptops, docking stations, 4K monitors, printers, and various other products. Recently, the USB Implementers Forum, the group that develops the technology, announced that the new power levels in version 2.1 update earlier this week.

For those unaware, gaming laptops are usually limited by a couple of major parameters. This includes power draw, size, heat dissipitation and others. Bulkier laptops are easier to cool while, more power leads to higher temps. Although, this in turn, also improves performance as the components have more power to work with and are not throttled. In simpler terms, manufacturers are constantly struggling to strike a balance, so this higher power delivery might offer firms more flexibility in terms of specs and power draw limits.

This new 240W option is called Extended Power Range or EPR. The group stated that “We expect devices supporting higher wattages in the second half of 2021.” USB technology has come a long way with a number of improvements in power and data transfer. Now, the latest 240W Extended Power Range would further boost its applications. Although, the higher power transfer would also require the cables to support higher 240 watts as well, which the “users will be able to confirm visually” through specific icons, as per the USB-IF.

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Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, and other Chinese brands further slash shipment goals

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Sean

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May 27, 2021

Chinese smartphone manufacturers have apparently lowered their handset shipment goals for 2021 again. This reportedly includes major brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, and Honor, which have already lowered their targets earlier this month.

According to a DigiTimes report, industry sources close to the matter have revealed that these brands further lowered their smartphone shipment goals for the year 2021. There are multiple factors that have led smartphone makers from China to lower their shipment goals, which include supply issues with materials and even the global chip shortage that has impacted various industries across the globe. For those unaware, the semiconductor shortage has already impacted industries like automobiles, PCs, home appliances, and even smartphones.

Another notable factor includes the resurgence of Coronavirus in key regions like India, which is suffering from the impacts of the second wave of COVID-19. The smartphone market in the country was recovering but it seems to on the decline again. Kiranjeet Kaur, a senior research manager at IDC added that “People are not venturing outside their home unless they absolutely need to. Online retailers are only providing essentials, and smartphones are not considered an essential.”

India has been a crucial market for smartphone brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, and others. Thus, declining sales in the region will impact the overall sales of these companies. Notably, Xiaomi was the leading smartphone brand in the region, annually shipping over 41 million units in 2020. In a statement, Realme said that “Our current business development is affected to a certain extent, but as the situation hopefully improves, we are confident that we will be able to recover quickly.”

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Deal: Pre-order Xiaomi Wanbo X1 projector for $100

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May 27, 2021

Banggood is giving a fantastic deal on pre-orders of Xiaomi Wanbo X1 projector, Global Version. The first 500 customers will get the projector for a discounted price of $99.99 only.

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XiaomiWanbo X1 projector, Global Version at $99.99 @Banggood

Xiaomi Wanbo X1 Projector

Key Features:

Single LCD projector
720p Physical resolution
Supports 1080p resolution
Light Source – 20000h
Manual focus
Projection size – 40-120
Projection distance – 1.2 – 3m
Input interface- HDMI, Earphone, USB, AV
Multi-Screen interaction
Wireless Projection – Smartphone to projector under the same WiFi
Keystone Correction
Full Glass Lens
Stereo Effect
Anti-Dust Design

This compact projector from Xiaomi is now available for pre-order at Banggood. The first 500 customers can now buy Xiaomi Wanbo X1 projector, Global Version for $99.99 only. Please note that this is a pre-order deal and shipping is expected to start within a week. There are very few spots left under this deal. So place your order asap.

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itel A23 Pro launched in India, costs only ₹3,899 ($54)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 27, 2021

Transsion brand itel has launched itel A23 Pro as its most affordable 4G smartphone in India right now. The handset is priced at ₹4,999 ($69). But due to a strategic partnership with Reliance Jio (the largest carrier in the country), customers can buy this phone for only ₹3,899 ($54). The device will be available for purchase starting June 1 from Reliance Digital retail stores and website, MyJio retail stores, and over 2 lakh partner retail stores.

itel A23 Pro Lake Blue Featured — itel A23 Pro Lake Blue

The newly launched itel A23 Pro is an entry-level 4G smartphone. This device is targeted at first-time smartphone buyers and tier 3 as well as below markets. Hence, the specifications of this handset are nothing to write home about.

The itel A23 Pro flaunts a 5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels and 196 PPI. The phone is powered by a UNISOC SC9832E chipset coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage.

The device has a single 2MP rear camera and a 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera. On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 4G, single-band WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.2.

itel A23 Pro Sapphire Blue Featured — itel A23 Pro Sapphire Blue

Being an entry-level smartphone, it comes with a MicroUSB port, MicroSD card slot (up to 32GB), and 3.5mm headphone jack. Due to its limited 1GB RAM, the phone runs Android 10 Go Edition.

Lastly, the itel A23 Pro is backed by a 2,400mAh battery. It comes in two colors (Lake Blue, Sapphire Blue) and measures 145.4×73.9×9.85mm in dimensions.

Red Magic Watch Stainless Steel Edition launched in China for 599 Yuan ($94)

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Sean

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May 27, 2021

Earlier today (27th May 2021), RedMagic 6R was launched at a press conference in China. During this event, the company also unveiled the Red Magic Watch Stainless Steel Edition for 599 Yuan (roughly 94 US Dollars).

This version is a new variant of the smartwatch that the company had previously launched. The device is equipped with a new stainless steel strap that also supports adjustable elasticity. This would add a more premium texture to the wearable. The smartwatch sports a 1.39 inch AMOLED display that has a 454ppi pixel density. Similar to most smartwatches, the wearable offers heart rate monitoring, and even blood oxygen detection as well.

Furthermore, the new Watch variant also features in built GPS function that can track the user running in real time and also offer other activity tracking modes. Under the hood, the watch is equipped with a Sony CXD5605 low powered chip that is also compatible with other global positioning systems as well. It supports up to 16 sports modes and even offers 5ATM water resistance.

While most of the specifications of this device are similar to the base variant, the company has launched the new variant with improved battery life. This bumps the battery life from 15 days to 20 days in the new version and will also arrive with the latest software. The smartwatch is priced at 599 Yuan, which costs around the same as the base variant.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 up for pre-orders via Giztop

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Simranpal Singh

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May 27, 2021

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro is now official with a powerful Snapdragon 870 SoC and a lot of other goodies on the board. The high-end tablet from Lenovo has launched a couple of days ago and is currently available in China. However, the interested folks can head over to Giztop for international shipping by preordering the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro for $469.

Must See: The Lenovo YOGA Pad Pro is a premium Android tablet that doubles as an external display

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 features impressive specifications and premium design. It houses an 11.5-inch OLED display having a 90Hz refresh rate and a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. The display further supports DCI-P3 color gamut, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and a 1ms response rate.

It is powered with Snapdragon 870 SoC coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage and a MicroSD card slot. The new tablet houses a dual-front camera module featuring an 8MP primary camera and another 8MP IR camera. On the rear, the device comes with a 13MP autofocus camera and a 5M 120-degree ultrawide lens.

It is shipped with an 8600mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 supporting up to 20W fast charging. In connectivity, the user will get a Bluetooth 51, dual-band WiFi, Dolby Atmos ad USB Type-C 3.1. It runs on ZUI 12.5 based on Android 11.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is available in silver color with 6GB RAM and a 128GB internal storage variant. Interestingly, you can pre-order it for $469 via Giztop.

Related: Lenovo’s Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is the world’s first Snapdragon 870 tablet, costs ~$469

Deal: Get ABIR X6 Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $207 (Original Price $280)

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May 27, 2021

ABIR X6 Robot Vacuum Cleaner which generally retails for $280 is now available at a discounted price of $207.60 only at AliExpress.

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ABIR X6 Robot Vacuum Cleaner at $207.60 (after discount)@AliExpress

ABIR X6 Robot Vacuum cleaner comes with an advanced triple navigation system that includes a camera, VSLAM, and SLAM algorithms. This means the robot cleaner has an accurate and precise 360-degree vision with an advanced mapping algorithm that gives it better depth vision and anti-collision function. Moreover, with the industry-leading SLAM algorithm, the robot adopts dynamic intelligent route planning to clean each room and section at optimum efficiency.

Fitted with a software (App) virtual barrier function, you can now create barriers by simply drawing lines on your map and isolating the areas. Also, you can deep clean designated areas like the garbage section by simply assigning the same through the app. The Robot comes with 4500Pa strong suction that can easily suck in dust, debris, and other garbage and a double lengthened side brush make it easy to clean edges and corners.

The robot comes with an exchangeable 600ml dustbin for sweeping and vacuuming and a 360ml water tank for mopping. With 3 levels of water seepage control and 15 cleaning modes, you can either do a quick sweep and mop or deep clean the area as per your requirement.

ABIR X6 robot features an auto charge and break-point resume function and gives you 120minutes of work time on standard mode.

Generally retailing for $280 you can now buy ABIR X6 Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $207.60 only at AliExpress. Please note that this discount offer ends tomorrow. So place your order asap.

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OnePlus TV U1S series price, more specs, and launch timeline revealed by another leak

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 27, 2021

Yesterday, news broke out that a new OnePlus TV U1S series will be soon launching in India. Some of the key features of these televisions were revealed as well. Today, another leak exposes more specs, price, as well as launch timeline of these smart TVs.

OnePlus TV 55U1 Featured — OnePlus TV 55U1

The initial OnePlus TV U1S series leak by Ishan Agarwal said so many things about these televisions that we thought that there was nothing left to learn more about them. But we turned out to be wrong since the new leak by Yogesh (via MySmartPrice) reveals some tidbits that now help us complete the entire spec sheet of the upcoming OnePlus smart TVs.

As per the latest leak, the OnePlus TV U1S series will be powered by a MediaTek chipset coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. These televisions will come equipped with DLED (direct LED) panel with around a 95% screen-to-body ratio.

The screen will have 1.07 billion colors, 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, ΔE<2 color accuracy, and 300 nits peak brightness. The new OnePlus TVs will also come with a low blue light mode and a new live TV section in OxygenPlay, which was recently introduced in the existing models via software update.

Further, according to Yogesh, the plug-n-play webcam accessory could be bundled with the 65-inch variant. This webcam will feature a fixed focus sensor, physical shutter, USB Type-C port, and a built-in microphone.

OnePlus TV U1 Netflix Featured — OnePlus TV 55U1

Lastly, the tipster says that the 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch variants of the OnePlus TV U1S series will be priced under ₹36,999, ₹42,999, and ₹59,999 respectively. In other words, they will cost ₹2,000-₹3,000 more than the Redmi Smart TV X series. These televisions are expected to launch in India in the next 4-6 weeks.

According to the previous report, the OnePlus TV U1S series will sport an LED-backlit LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K), 60Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, HLG, and MEMC. The televisions will feature Dolby Atmos-supported 30W speakers co-tuned by Dynaudio. However, they will only come with HDMI 2.0.

Last but not least, the OnePlus TV U1S series will run Android TV 10 operating system and will support 1080p Google Duo video calls via the webcam accessory.

Redmi shares video of Note 10 Pro being put through various stress tests

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Sean

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May 27, 2021

Earlier this week, the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G was officially announced in China. Now, the company has just shared a new video on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, that showcases the device being put through a series of torture tests.

The video was shared by the brand’s product head, Wang Thomas, and had the newly launched device undergoing various stress tests. In the video, the device was put through a long sequence of torture tests and still managed to remain unharmed. The Chinese tech giant had the Note 10 Pro 5G go through a drop test on a hard surface. After this, it was also placed in a centrifuge machine and spun along with some small plastic materials as well.

Furthermore, the company also subjected the device to a series of shots with walnuts and even a machine drilling. One of the odd tests that Xiaomi had the device undergo is being put into a mashing machine along with some rocks. For those unaware, the device sports Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus that covers the display. The video also showcases the bend resistance and durability of the Note 10 Pro’s aluminosilicate glass, which even went through a scratch test as well.

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iQOO Z3 5G’s first teaser released in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 27, 2021

iQOO is gearing up to launch its first Z-series smartphone in India. Today, it rolled out the first teaser of the phone. While the teaser does not explicitly mention the name of the device, reports suggest that the brand will announce the iQOO Z3 5G soon in the country.

Something POWERFUL is coming.
Can you guess?
Tell us in comments.

Hint: Increase your phone's brightness for a glimpse!#iQOO #ComingSoon #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/uA8miG0PcJ

— iQOO India (@IqooInd) May 27, 2021

By using an image editor, we were able to amplify the colors of the above image to get a better view of the Z-branding. This phone is likely to be sold through Amazon in India. Hence, its landing page is likely to soon surface on the retailer site.

Leaked information that surfaced yesterday revealed that the iQOO Z3 5G will be debuting in India between June 10 and June 15 and it will be costing around Rs 25,000 (~$229). Hence, the Z3 will be positioned lower than the iQOO 7 flagship models that start at Rs 31,990 (~$293) in the country.

iQOO Z3 5G specifications and features

The iQOO Z3 5G has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 120Hz display with a teardrop notch. For photography, it has a selfie camera of 16-megapixel and a triple camera system comprising of a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The iQOO Z3 5G is rumored to debut as India’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 768G chipset. The device may arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The Chinese variant of the phone has 55W fast charging support for its 4,400mAh battery. The Indian variant may ship with a slower charger. The smartphone runs on Android 11 OS, which is overlaid with iQOO UI.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 to come with 120Hz refresh rate display and side-mounted fingerprint sensor

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Jeet

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May 27, 2021

Reports are making rounds about Xiaomi gearing up to launch its new tablet in the market, dubbed Xiaomi Mi Pad 5. While the exact launch date is not yet confirmed, the device will be launched in the second half of this year.

Now, a new report has surfaced online which reveals more details about the upcoming device. It is said that the Mi Pad 5 will come with a right-angled edge design for the screen design, similar to the Apple iPad Pro.

The device with a thin and light body is also said to come with a 120Hz refresh rate LCD screen and will come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection. The company is expected to launch a Pro variant of the Mi Pad 5 which will also come with the same design as the standard model.

Earlier reports have claimed that the Mi Pad 5 will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset while the Pro variant will pack Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. It is also said that the device could feature a display with 2K screen resolution. The device is also powered by a 4,260mAh dual-cell battery.

As noted, the launch date of the Mi Pad 5 series is not yet confirmed but reports indicate that the device could go official sometime in July this year. When launched, it will be one of the high-end tablets in the market and could be priced around 3,000 yuan (~$470).

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Huawei Watch 3 officially teased to come powered by HarmonyOS

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Jeet

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May 27, 2021

Huawei recently launched HarmonyOS, the company’s own operating system which is to be used in almost all the products from the brand. Huawei is now gearing up to launch the HarmonyOS for smartphones in a few days.

Now, ahead of the launch of HarmonyOS for smartphones next week, the company has teased the arrival of its next-generation smartwatch — Huawei Watch 3, which will also be running the HarmonyOS.

For those who are unaware, Huawei started selling smartwatches in the year 2015 and the first device was launched as Huawei Watch, powered by the Snapdragon Wear chipset and Android Wear. In 2018, the Huawei GT series debuted with HiSilicon Kirin SoC and running the Huawei LiteOS. Now, the company is re-launching the Huawei Watch lineup to address the shortcomings of previous versions.

The upcoming smartphone, which will be running the new HarmonyOS, will come with a newly improved user interface and also comes with support for mobile payments and support for more third-party applications.

Huawei is also expected to release a cellular variant that will have support for eSIM compatibility. But it remains to be seen how the device performs in terms of battery life with this new operating system and additional features.

As far as the June 2 launch event is concerned, Huawei is speculated to announce a couple of other devices, including the Huawei MatePad Pro 2. The Chinese giant expects that by the end of 2021, the number of devices equipped with the Hongmeng operating system will reach 300 million, of which Huawei’s equipment will exceed 200 million, and the number of various terminal devices for third-party partners will exceed 100 million.

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Apple iPad Pro with M1 chips have an irreparable security flaw

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Sean

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May 27, 2021

The propriety M1 Chip from Apple has already made its way to a number of the company’s products. This includes MacBooks, iMacs, iMac mini, and even the iPad Pro. Now, a new report has found that the iPad Pro with the company’s silicon has an irreparable security flaw.

According to developer Hector Martin (Via PhoneArena), the M1 based iPad Pro suffers from a vulnerability that exists on a hardware level of the M1. In other words, this is an issue that cannot be fixed through a simple software update. The Cupertino based giant has apparently violated an Arm architecture specification requirement as well. This means that there is no simple method of fixing the issue.

The developer further explained that the flaw basically allows two applications to covertly exchange data without using normal operating system features. While this is a vulnerability, it, fortunately, does not pose any serious security risks. Even in a worst case scenario this security risk would only enable advertisers for cross app tracking and can not be used by hackers to take control of one’s device or even steal sensitive information. Although, the flaw still violates the OS security model.

Furthermore, this issue affects every M1 device, which means it could even affect the iPhone 12 series as well since the A14 Bionic is based on the same CPU microarchitecture. The developer said that the only way of fixing this is to run the entire operating system as a virtual machine (VM). But that is not exactly a feasible repair to the issue. Hector believes that the flaw could even affect the next generation M1X chipset as well, but will be fixed in the following generation in the future.

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RedMagic 6R with 144Hz display, SD888, 55W charging, and 7.8mm chassis launched for 2,699 Yuan (~$423)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 27, 2021

Nubia announced the RedMagic 6 and RedMagic 6 Pro gaming smartphones in March in China. The brand is back with another gaming phone called the RedMagic 6R. With a starting price of 2,699 Yuan (~$423), the RedMagic 6R offers top-notch specs like a 144Hz display, Snapdragon 888, up to 12 GB of RAM, and a decent battery with 55W fast charging, The handset is positioned lower than the RedMagic 6 smartphone.

RedMagic 6R specifications and features

The RedMagic 6R has a 6.67-inch AMOLED punch-hole panel that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20: 9 aspect ratio, a 144Hz refresh rate, a 360H touch sampling, peak brightness of 770nits, DCI-P3 color gamut, 10-bit colors, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform drives the RedMagic 6R with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. For storage, the handset offers UFS 3.1 storage choices such as 128 GB and 256 GB. The RedMagic OS 4.0 based on Android 11 comes pre-installed on the RedMagic 6R.

It is backed by a 4,200mAh battery that supports 55W charging. In comparison, the RedMagic 6 has a 4,500mAh battery with 66W charging, whereas the 6 Pro (global) has a 5,050mAh battery with 120W charging support. The RedMagic 6R has a 3D cooling system for heat dissipation, which includes a graphene layer, a VC liquid cooling, a thermal gel, superconducting copper foil, and a metallic mid-frame.

For gamers, the RedMagic 6R features gaming trigger shoulder buttons that offer a response rate of as low as 8.3mms and a 400Hz touch sampling rate. Buyers who purchase the RedMagic 6R can take advantage of Tencent’s exclusive custom gaming package such as “Call of Duty”, “The End of the World, and Moon Knife”. and “Glory of the King.”

The RedMagic 6R has a front camera of 16-megapixel that supports portrait selfie mode and Full HD video recording. The rear camera system of the 6R comprises a Sony IMX682 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth helper. It supports features NeoVision camera engine, like super night scene mode, portrait mode, timelapse slow-motion video recording, and 4K video recording.

The RedMagic 6R offers other features such as dual SIM support with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, DTS:X Ultra sound support, single smart PA, and USB-C. The handset measures 163.04 x 75.34 x 7.8mm and weighs 186 grams. Hence, it is one of the thinnest and lightweight gaming smartphones available in the market.

Apart from announcing the standard RedMagic 6R, Nubia also unveiled the RedMagic 6R Buddha IP Limited Edition inspired by the Monkey King game. This one comes in a single version featuring 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The other specs of the phone are the same as the standard 6R model.

RedMagic 6R pricing and availability

Here is the pricing of the different variants of the Red Magic 6R:

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,699 Yuan (~$423)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,999 Yuan (~$470)
12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 3,299 Yuan (~$517)
12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 3,599 Yuan (~$565)
12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage (limited edition) – 3,999 Yuan

The Nubia RedMagic 6R comes in three colors such as Phantom Black, Stream Silver, and White. Its first sale will be carried out on June 1 in China.

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Design of Vivo’s upcoming first tablet leaks online

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Jeet

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May 27, 2021

Vivo, the Chinese smartphone brand, is reportedly working on the company’s first tablet device which could soon get launched in the market. While Vivo has not yet confirmed this, an image of the device’s design has surfaced online.

The image shows that the device will come with a full-screen display without any notches on top for the front-facing camera. However, there’s no front-facing camera visible on the device, which is highly unlikely. So, it remains to be seen where the camera will be placed.

As for the rear camera, it appears that there will be a dual-camera setup with an LED flash, all placed inside a rectangle-shaped camera module. There are volume rocket keys on the left and a power button on the right.

As noted above, when launched, this will be the first tablet from Vivo. It will become of the few Chinese smartphone makers to enter the tablet market, making it to the list of companies that include Huawei and Xioami.

It seems that Vivo is now focusing on more categories for new products and not just focus on the smartphone market, which has become highly competitive. It recently launched the Vivo TWS 2 earphones in China and now the company is gearing up to launch tablet.

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