A new Vivo smartphone with model number V2059 has appeared at the Google Play Console and IMEI database (via. 91mobiles). The latter has revealed that the device may release in the market with Vivo Y32 2021 moniker, whereas the former has its key specifications and images.
The Vivo Y73 2021’s image shows that it has a teardrop notch display with a noticeable bottom bezel. The handset seems to be featuring a volume controller and a power button, which is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.
Vivo Y73 2021
The display supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 440ppi pixel density. The handset runs on Android 11 OS and it has 8 GB of RAM. The device is driven by the MediaTek Helio G90 chipset, which is mentioned with its MT6785 model number in the listing. The other details of the smartphone are not known yet.
Recently, the Vivo Y53s handset was also seen at the Google Play Console. The listing revealed that it has a Full HD+ display, Helio G80 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. Yesterday, the configurations and color editions of the Y53s were spotted at a Chinese retailer site. The listing revealed that it will be available in models like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and it may sell in colors like Classic Orange and Deep Ocean Blue in China.
The Google Play Console listing of the Y73 2021 indicates that it may go official soon. Speaking of Play Console, the upcoming Vivo V21e 5G was spotted with key specs earlier today. The listing revealed that it has a Full HD+ waterdrop notch display, Dimensity 700 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.
In April, Vivo announced the Vivo V21, Vivo V21 5G, and Vivo V21e smartphones in Malaysia. The V21 5G also made it to India after Recent reports have revealed that there could be a 5G version of the V21e. Last week, the V21e 5G was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site and it has emerged at Google Play Console (via. My Smart Price) with key specifications.
The Google Play Console listing shows that the Vivo V21e 5G supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The front image of the device available has a waterdrop notch and a slightly thick chin. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key.
Vivo V21e 5G image at Google Play Console
The Dimensity 700 chipset which is mentioned with MT683V model number powers the Vivo V21e 5G. The handset has 8 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 11 OS. The other details of the smartphone are under wraps. It is expected to arrive in India soon as it was spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently.
Vivo V21 5G specifications
The Vivo V21 5G features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Dimensity 800U chipset powers the device with 8 GB of RAM. It comes in 128 GB and 256 GB internal storage choices and it has a microSD card slot for more storage.
The V21 5G has an OIS-enabled front camera of 44-megapixel and its rear camera system has a 64-megapixel primary lens with OIS support, an 8-megapixel superwide sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. In India, it carries a starting price of Rs 29,999 (~$413).
The OnePlus Nord, which debuted in July last year is one of the well-received phones from the brand. Recent reports have claimed that the Chinese brand is working on its successor edition. Fresh information reveals that its successor will be called OnePlus Nord2, and it may launch in Q3.
OnePlus is running a new promo for select EU nations such as the U.K. France, and Germany. The new offer allows buyers of smartphones like the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 8T, and OnePlus Nord to get a free Stadia Premium edition game controller and Chromecast Ultra bundle. The offer is valid until Sept. 30.
OnePlus Nord2 moniker spotted in FAQs of a new promo
While the offer is available for the above-mentioned smartphones, the FAQ section of the promo reveals that even buyers of the unannounced OnePlus Nord2 take advantage of it. This indicates that Nord2 will break cover before Sept. 30 in European markets.
Last year, the OnePlus Nord was announced in July. Hence, there is a possibility that the Nord2 may go official around the same time. Rumors surrounding it have revealed that it is codenamed Denniz and its model number is DE2118.
It is speculated that the OnePlus Nord2 could be equipped with the Dimensity 1200 chipset and it may continue to sport an FHD+ display with a punch-hole design. The device is expected to continue to support a 90Hz refresh rate. It may come with a 32-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel primary rear camera. It could be backed by a 4,500mAh battery.
OnePlus Nord
The OnePlus Nord came with specs like a 6.44-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, a 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual selfie cameras, and a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad cameras. It includes other specs like Snapdragon 765G chip, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 4,115mAh battery with 30W charging support.
The Realme Narzo 30 5G has 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5mm dimensions and weighs 185 grams. It houses an IPS LCD panel of 6.5 inches, which features a punch-hole at the upper-left corner. The screen delivers an FHD+ resolution, 405ppi pixel density, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a maximum brightness of 600 nits. According to the brand, it offers a screen space of 90.5 percent.
Realme Narzo 30 5G
The Dimensity 700 is at the helm of the Narzo 30 5G and it is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM. The handset offers 64 GB / 128 GB of storage and it has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The Narzo 30 5G has a 5,000mAh battery that promises around 114 hours of music playback and 16 hours of video playback. It supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. The handset runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS.
It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 48-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple cameras on the back. It offers photography features like super nightscape, panoramic view, time-lapse, portrait mode, AI scene recognition, AI beauty, filters, UIS video stabilization, 720p 30fps slow-motion video shooting, and 1080p 30fps video recording. The handset offers other features such as dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a dedicated microSD card slot, a side-facing fingerprint reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Realme Narzo 30 5G pricing and availability
The Realme Narzo 30 5G is available exclusively through AliExpress in Europe. It comes in Space Black and Space Blue shades and it carries a pricing of 189 euros (~$232).
Realme is also planning to launch the Realme GT 5G n Europe, which has been available only in China since its launch. The Realme GT 5G is expected to arrive in European markets in June.
Last month, Samsung had listed a smart wireless keyboard dubbed the Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio 500 on its website. At the time, there were speculations that it would be unveiled alongside the Galaxy Book series. That didn’t happen but the tech giant has now launched the Smart Keyboard Trio 500 in South Korea.
The concept of a wireless keyboard is to provide an efficient way of enhancing work performance and learning using this device. The Smart Keyboard Trio is a slim and compact device that be easily carried from place to place like a mobile connectivity device. It comes at an affordable price and is capable of seamless connectivity to compatible devices.
The Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio 500 can be linked to three different devices via Bluetooth. And for each connected device, it is possible to open frequently used apps at the click of a button when you have put these as shortcuts in the wireless keyboard. Compatible devices that can be registered on the wireless keyboard include smartphones, tablets, and similar gadgets. It is also possible to switch quickly from one device to the other by the press of the related device’s Bluetooth key.
The Smart Keyboard Trio 500 also has support for connectivity to other smart devices via the Samsung DeX app. It can thus enable connectivity of your Galaxy device to your smart TV to get a more excellent feel of work in comfort using a larger screen.
The device is already on sale in select Samsung and other outlets across South Korea and is priced at 49,000 won (about $44). Samsung Korea is also giving up to a 20% discount when the device is purchased at Samsung’s Digital Plaza and a few open markets until the end of May 2021. We expect a global rollout of the Smart Keyboard Trio 500 in the coming days.
Recent reports have spilled a lot of information about the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G and Galaxy A22 5G. A fresh leak courtesy of DealnTechhas revealed the pricing of the Galaxy A22 5G for the European markets.
The publication claims that it spotted the Galaxy A22 5G on a European retailer site with a pricing of 185 euros (~$226). The listing has no information on the specs of the phone, but it mentions that the pricing belongs to its 64 GB variant.
The 185 euros is without a VAT rate, which indicates that the phone could be priced as low as 199 euros (~$249) with VAT included. It may sell for as high as around 229 euros (~$280) with VAT in some other regions of Europe. By this, it is set to debut as the most affordable 5G phone from the brand.
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G renders by 91mobiles
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G specifications (Rumored)
The Galaxy A22 5G is expected to feature an IPS LCD panel of 6.4 inches. It could be powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
There is no information on the front camera of the Galaxy A22 5G. Its rear camera setup may include a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel secondary lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor. It has a thickness of 9mm and weighs around 205 grams. It is rumored to arrive in shades like white, black, purple, and green.
The Galaxy A22 5G is likely to debut in June. Its 4G edition is also likely to get around the same time.
Apple may be preparing for a release of another of its very successful earbuds, tagged the Beats Studio Buds. Two devices with model numbers A2512 and A2513 have been spotted under filings in the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database with the name Beats Studio Buds. The FCC listing does not reveal much outside what has already been known about the Beats Studio Buds. However, the listing could indicate a release of the device may be imminent.
The photos highlighted that the device could be quite different from previous Apple earbuds due to some innovative enhancements. The device will come without the stems that we have come to know Apple earbuds. It will also feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology for better call quality. The Beats Studio Buds will also be truly wireless (TWS) earbuds.
Apple continues to carve a niche for itself in the earbuds segment of the accessories market. It has shown innovation and cutting-edge technology deployment in the evolution of its earbuds, from the Apple AirPods to the Beats Studio Buds. We expect more details about the Beats Studio Buds to become available as we progress to its impending launch by Apple. Until then, we cannot say anything about the battery performance, pricing, and other key details about the device.
An indication of the degree of acceptance in the use of driverless vehicles in Germany is the new legislation presently passed in the Bundestag, Germany’s lower house of parliament, that would allow driverless vehicles to ply public roads across the country from next year, 2022.
All-electric ID. BUZZ shall be the first vehicle in the Volkswagen Group to also drive autonomously.
This new legal framework backing commercial operations of autonomous vehicles would undoubtedly be attractive to companies involved in autonomous commercial car-hailing and logistics services, fast-growing across the world. The new legislation, when passed, will allow autonomous vehicles to operate without the hitherto mandatory safety driver behind the wheels. Germany had seen some degree of autonomous vehicle testing with a safety driver behind the steering.
The proposed legislation will only become law after it is passed in Germany’s upper house of parliament. The details of the bill show that autonomous vehicles without a safety driver could be allowed to ply public roads after satisfying all the safety requirements for such operation. The bill also includes proposed initial applications for driverless cars on public roads, including passenger transport, logistics, company shuttles, and business and supply trips between medical facilities and retirement homes.
There are specific requirements from companies intending to enter the business to ensure safety and security. Few companies already carrying out autonomous testing in Germany may have gotten a head start when the law is eventually passed.
This year has seen a steep rise in the number of permits for self-driving cars on public roads in different parts of the world. China and the US have seen a substantial deployment of these autonomous vehicles in some cities. AutoX is currently deploying its robotaxis in several countries with a reasonable degree of success.
It is expected that the upper chamber of parliament also passes the regulation for it to become law in Germany.
Xiaomi Group VP Chang Cheng has announced via his Weibo page that the recently released Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro has received a new firmware update. This comes barely two weeks after the portable earbuds model that is equipped with active noise cancellation (ANC) was launched.
The new firmware version 7.6.1.3 introduces a few upgrades to the new earbuds, one of which is an enhanced wear detection experience. The new update equally delivers an upgraded notification sound and also optimizes the notification sound effect.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro’s main feature is the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) which it claims can block up to 40dB of noise at its peak level. There are three levels of ANC – daily, office, and travel. The intensity of the ambient noise will determine the ANC level that would be ideal.
The headset settings can be assessed directly from the MIUI pop-up settings menu on Xiaomi phones and via the XiaoAI app on all Android smartphones. The Flipbuds Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s QCC5151 ultra-low power audio chip along with 11mm ultra dynamic sound drivers. It equally features support for Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Adaptive dynamic codec protocol, and support for low-latency activities like gaming.
In terms of battery life, TWS earbuds is capable of providing up to 7 hours of playback without ANC but when ANC is activated, the battery life comes down to 5 hours. The battery life extends up to 28 hours with the charging box in the mix (without ANC). When active noise cancellation is turned on, the total battery life reduces to 22 hours.
Realme announced the Realme Q3 Pro Carnival Edition today in China. The new phone differs from the Realme Q3 Pro with its chipset and support for a faster charge technology. It also comes in two new colorways.
The original Realme Q3 Pro was announced last month and it launched with a Dimensity 1100 processor and support for 30W fast charging. The Carnival Edition swaps it for a Snapdragon 768G processor and also comes with support for 50W fast charging.
Alongside these new additions, Realme has also announced the new variant in two new colors, Black Forest and Sky Castle, the latter of which has a gradient finish. The phone is available in a single configuration – 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage and is priced at ¥1799 (~$281). It is already available for pre-order and those who pre-order get a discount of ¥300, a free pair of realme Buds Classic Edition, a bag, and a one-year extended warranty.
The Realme Q3 Pro has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a hole at the top left corner of the screen for a 16MP camera. There is a 64MP main camera on the rear along with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. Other features are stereo speakers, an audio jack, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 4500mAh battery under the hood. It runs Android 11 out of the box.
Following Honor’s split from Huawei, we expected there will be changes in the former’s business model. Now those changes have come, as a new leak from a reliable source has revealed that Honor has revamped its product lineup.
The source of the info is Teme (特米) who goes by @RODENT950 on Twitter. He is known for his Huawei and Honor-related leaks and has a great track record so far. Nevertheless, we advise that until there is an official confirmation, you should take the info with a pinch of salt.
According to the leaker, Honor will only have one flagship line now, a reduction from the three it had before. For those who don’t know, the three Honor flagship lines are the Honor Magic series, Honor V series, and the Honor Numerical series (Honor 10, Honor 20, Honor 30 series).
Honor is revamping its phone series and now it has only 1 premium flagship series instead of the previous 3. Premium high end series is Magic Premium mid-range is Digital Mid-range is X Low end is Play V series is discontinued such as Note. #Honorpic.twitter.com/iDD3sQ5J67
Going forward, the Magic series will be its only premium/high-end/flagship line. We already know Honor has two Magic phones planned for this year – the Honor Magic 3 and a foldable Magic phone that has been reported will launch as the Magic X.
The Honor Numerical (Digital) series such as the upcoming Honor 50 series will be its premium mid-range line while the Honor X series (Honor X10) will remain its mid-range line. The Honor Play line will now be its budget/low-end/entry-level line. We have already seen that the Honor Play series is no longer a premium mid-range line with phones like the Honor Play 20 and the Honor Play 5T, though the Honor Play5 is a proper mid-range device with its OLED display, 66W fast charging support, and 64MP quad cameras.
The Honor V series which is sold outside China as the Honor View series is said to have been discontinued like the Honor Note series. This means the Honor V40 and Honor V40 Lite are the last of the V series.
What do you think of the new lineup? Let us know in the comment box below.
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Of all the tablets announced today by Lenovo, the YOGA Pad Pro is the most expensive of them all, and that price is justified as this 13-inch Android tablet has a feature not available on most other tablets.
YOGA Pad Pro Design
The YOGA Pad Pro is a premium high-end tablet inside and out. Lenovo has largely kept the familiar YOGA Pad design we have come to know but has spiced it up a bit. The body is made from aluminum and a portion of the back is covered in Alcantara with the YOGA name etched on it. There is a 180° steel bracket that doubles as a kickstand and even allows you to hang the tablet on a wall.
YOGA Pad Pro Specs
The YOGA Pad Pro has a 13-inch 2K LTPS LCD display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a 100% sRGB color gamut, Dolby Vision, and HDR 10. It has thin side bezels but the chin and forehead are thicker.
Just like the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021, this tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 870 processor and has 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of non-expandable UFS 3.0 storage. There is no camera on the back but the front is home to an 8MP fixed focus RGB camera with a TOF sensor for face unlock.
The YOGA Pad Pro has four JBL speakers ( 2x 2.5W and 2 x 2W), Dolby Atmos, and three microphones. It packs a 10200mAh battery that will provide up to 12.7 hours of video playback. The tablet also runs Android 11 with ZUI 12.5 on top. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 6, and has Bluetooth 5.2 and USB-C 3.1.
A unique feature of the Lenovo YOGA Pad Pro is that it has support for HDMI input via a Micro HDMI port. This allows you to use it as a second display for your computer or as a display for a device that supports HDMI out such as the Nintendo Switch.
There is no keyboard cover for the YOGA Pad Pro but you can purchase a capacitive stylus for it.
YOGA Pad Pro Price and Availability
The YOGA Pad Pro has a price tag of ¥3299 (~$515). It comes in black and will go on sale on May 31.
As announced by OnePlus last week, the company debuted the OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition in China yesterday. The new variant has similar specifications as the native OnePlus Watch but houses some design changes. The Cyberpunk Limited Edition is up for pre-orders via Giztop for $399 and will be out for delivery by mid-June.
It features a 1.39-inch HD AMOLED display with 2.5D curved glass protection. The display arrives with 454×454 pixels resolution and follows 5ATM and IP68 standards for waterproof and dustproof resistance. The display sports a sapphire glass cover along with a 316L stainless steel back and a cobalt alloy frame in the middle for a sturdy look and design.
OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk Edition is available in numerous color variants. Moreover, it gives users the option to choose from several watch faces and even use their own photos. OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk Limited Edition powers a personalized operating system based on RTOS. It equips an STM32 processor coupled with 1GB RAM and 4GB internal storage.
It ships with 110 workout modes such as walking, swimming, cycling, running, cricket, badminton, weightlifting, ballet, free training, and shooting. The best part is that it can also detect and select the mode automatically using inbuilt sensors. The Limited Edition watch also offers some imperative health features including SpO2 monitoring, stress detection, breathing, rapid heart rate alerts, and sedentary reminders. Additionally, it consists of an Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Barometer, Blood Oxygen, Optical heart rate, and Ambient light sensors.
Talking about battery life, the smartwatch houses a 402mAh battery that supports Warp Charging. It arrives with a Pogo pin charger and gets fully charged in just 20 in as claimed by the company. This battery can last up to 14 days if using typically. While monitoring sleep, Blood Oxygen gives 5 days of backup.
Alongside the Xiaoxin Pad Plus, Lenovo also announced the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021, a high-end tablet and the first in the world to be powered by the Snapdragon 870 processor.
The Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is a premium tablet that packs a lot of impressive specs and features in an aviation-grade aluminum alloy body that is just 5.8mm thick. It is available in a single color variant – silver – with a two-tone finish.
Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 Specs
The Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 has an 11.5-inch OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 2560 x 1600 resolution. The display has a 16:10 aspect ratio, 1ms touch response rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, Dolby Vision, and HDR 10. It also has equal-sized bezels on each side.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 processor powers this tablet along with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Just like the Xiaoxin Pad Plus, there is a MicroSD card slot for storage expansion.
For its cameras, there are four in total – two on each side. An 8MP fixed focus main camera along with an 8MP IR camera sit in front while the back has a 13MP autofocus camera and a 5MP 120° ultrawide angle camera along with an LED flash. The IR camera in front is for face unlock but there is also a fingerprint scanner baked into the power button.
The Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 packs an 8600mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0 and 20W (10V 2A) fast charging. It has four JBL speakers, Dolby Atmos, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1. There is a USB Type-C 3.1 port and 4 POGO pins for charging and for connecting it to the optional keyboard cover.
The Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 has a price tag of ¥2999 (~$468) but if you pre-order it before May 31, when it will go on sale, you can grab it for ¥2499 (~$390). Its own keyboard cover is priced at ¥499 (~$78) but it uses the same capacitive stylus as the Xiaoxin Pad Plus.
AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on the Xiaomi 34” Curved Gaming Monitor. The monitor which generally retails at $550 is now available for a discounted price of $515.68 only
The 34” gaming monitor comes with 2K, 3440×1440 ultra-clear resolution and a cinematic aspect ratio of 21:9 and can display 16.7 million colors with a typical 3000:1 contrast ratio and up to 300nit brightness.
Designed primarily for gamers and multimedia users the display comes with a 4ms GtG response time and a 144Hz refresh rate which is strengthened by AMD’s FreeSync technology. This means the gaming monitor will give you super clear and sharp images with high brightness and contrast ratio that will take your gameplay to the next level.
Generally retailing at $550 AliExpress is giving Xiaomi 34” Curved Gaming Monitor for $515.68 only. Please note that this heavily discounted price is available only on orders made from the CZ warehouse. So go get your ultra-wide curved gaming monitor at a discounted price while the stock lasts.
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Today, Lenovo announced multiple products at its second summer product launch. The lineup includes new tablets, one of which is the Xiaoxin Pad Plus, a mid-range tablet that offers a lot for a pretty affordable price.
The Xiaoxin Pad Plus has an 11-inch LCD 2K (2000 x 1200) display with moderate-sized bezels of equal thickness on all sides. There is an 8MP ToF sensor in front with support for face unlock as the tablet doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner. On the back are a 13MP autofocus camera and an LED flash.
The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 750G processor and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You get 110GB when you boot it up for the first time but there is a MicroSD card slot to add more storage if you want.
Lenovo ships it with ZUI 12.5 based on Android 11 and it comes with March 2021’s security patch. There is a 7700mAh battery inside the device and it has support for Quick Charge 3.0. The tablet charges via a Type-C 3.1 port and also via the four pogo pins at the bottom when in landscape mode. These pogo pins also connect to the optional keyboard designed for the tablet.
The Xiaoxin Pad Plus has four 1.5W JBL speakers and Dolby Atmos for surround sound. It also has dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1 but doesn’t have support for 5G as there is no SIM slot.
Lenovo has put a price tag of ¥1999 on the Xiaoxin Pad Plus (~$312) which is way cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE which has similar specs and is priced at €649 (~$795). While Samsung’s own tablet has 5G, packs a significantly bigger battery, and comes with a stylus, it only has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
To make this an even better deal, Lenovo is offering a limited-time discount on the Xiaoxin Pad Plus. Those who pre-order between today and June 1, can pick it up for ¥1599 (~$250). The savings can be put towards the purchase of the Xiaoxin Active Capacitive Pen which is priced at ¥299 (~$47) or the ¥469 (~$73) Xiaoxin Pad Magnetic Keyboard. The latter has a trackpad and a built-in kickstand with a free stop hinge that can be adjusted between 0° and 165°.
Interested buyers can purchase the tablet and accessories on Lenovo’s official website.
Earlier this month, a Google Nest Hub model running on the open-source Fuchsia OS was spotted on Bluetooth SIG certification website. The model was spotted running Fuchsia 1.0. Google has now reportedly released the new OS for the first-generation Nest Hub, initially launched as Google Home Hub.
Google first commenced development of the Fuchsia OS in 2016, an open-source operating system that is distinctively not based on the Linux kernel, one major distinguishing feature from the Android OS. Instead of the Linux kernel, the OS is based on a microkernel called Zircon.
You don't ship a new operating system every day, but today is that day.
Petr Hosek, a Google technical lead on the Fuchsia OS tweeted earlier today that “You don’t ship a new operating system every day, but today is that day.” However, it may take several months before a broad release will be achieved on all Nest Hub units across the globe. The release will first roll out to users enrolled on the Preview Program.
The Nest Hub presently runs on Cast OS which will be swapped for Fuchsia OS but there isn’t much chance in the user experience, according to 9to5Google. The two operating systems look alike such that some users may not even notice the difference. But Google says Fuchsia is a “production-grade operating system that is secure, updatable, inclusive, and pragmatic.” Google also plans to push the new OS to laptops and even smartphones. It would be recalled that a Pixelbook being tested with Fuchsia OS was spotted in 2018.
We expect the tech giant to release a timetable for the rollout which is expected to shift the the second-gen Nest Hub models after it has been pushed to the first-gen models.
Xiaomi recently released their new noise-canceling TWS earbuds, the FlipBuds Pro. If you remember, Xiaomi had launched an active noise-canceling TWS earbud last year called the Air 2 Pro. However, these brand new earbuds come under a new lineup called Flipbuds.
So what upgrades and improvements does it have over the Air 2 Pro? Welcome to Gizmochina’s full review of the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro Review: Design
Unlike the oval cylindrical shape of the Air series, the FlipBuds Pro has become more rounded and compact. Xiaomi claims that this design is in line with the new Xiaomi logo design concept. However, in terms of shape, it looks very similar to OPPO’s Enco X.
But FlipBuds Pro is still simpler and more like a pebble. The frosted material has also turned into a glossy finish. The Xiaomi logo is on the spindle, and the pairing button and charging port are at the bottom. Of course, the Flipbuds Pro case is still equipped with wireless charging. Other than that, there are no extra design elements. Unfortunately, it’s only available in black, and with the glossy finish, fingerprints will soon cover your entire earbuds case.
When you open the case, you will find that the lid is very flexible, so it is very easy to open the box with one hand. Taking out the earbuds, you can see that the shape of the earbuds is very familiar. It looks like the black version of Airpods Pro, but Xiaomi has added some of its own design elements, so you can find some differences if you look carefully. For example, the earbuds look similar to the AirPods Pro, but they are actually larger than the Apple earbuds. The earbud stem is also thicker. So they have a better fit in your ears.
We all know that the Air 2 Pro (our review here) does not have the best fit, but thanks to the enlarged earbuds and the new design, this issue is no longer a problem. There is a ring of a metal-like decorative strip to make the earbuds look less monotonous. This time the Flipbuds Pro has abandoned the Air 2 Pro’s personality design and changed to a more popular form factor, making it suitable for more people to wear. I think Xiaomi is right to make this change, after all, good wearing comfort and solid active noise cancellation performance of the earbuds are the most basic requirements.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro Review: ANC Performance
One of the criteria for identifying good and bad active noise cancellation earbuds is the strength of noise cancellation. Because recently I have been using my own noise-canceling TWS – the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, let’s talk about the difference between the Buds Pro and the Flipbuds Pro.
First of all, let’s look at its disadvantages. Although the earbuds have improved the design to reduce the wind noise, the effect is still relatively poor, and when compared to the Samsung Buds Pro, there is a difference. The Flipbuds Pro’s transparency mode is not as transparent as the Samsung Buds Pro either, but other features of the Flipbuds Pro are basically the same as the Samsung Buds Pro.
There are three noise cancellation modes to choose from, but there is not much difference in noise reduction intensity. The transparency mode has an option to Enhance voice, which when turned on, will slightly degrade the environmental sound and retain the human voice. Considering the price, Flipbuds Pro’s noise cancellation performance is still at a relatively good level.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro Review: Sound Quality & Operation
The LHDC encoding on the Xiaomi Air 2 Pro is replaced with aptX Adaptive, a Bluetooth encoding protocol. We’ve seen the same on Redmi Airdots 3, which combines low latency and high sound quality. The tuning style favors heavy bass, the vocals have lower volume, so listening to rock or symphonic music is a more suitable choice. Gaming latency with Xiaomi phones is very low, but for non-Xiaomi phones the latency is very high, if you are not a Xiaomi phone user, you need to pay attention to this.
The Flipbuds Pro is also operated by touch instead of press. Long press to switch to the noise cancellation mode, short press to control the music play and pause, the previous song and the next song. Volume can also be controlled in the earbuds through custom settings. There is another good news too, you can control the Flipbuds Pro settings without using the XiaoAi App. You only need to go into the Bluetooth settings to do all the operations, and the response time of the pop-up animation has become faster too. But you can only enjoy the above features if you are a Xiaomi phone user, otherwise, you still have to use the Chinese XiaoAi APP. The app on Xiaomi phones and non-Xiaomi Android phones is the same, there are no missing features. But the XiaoAI iOS app does not support this earbud yet.
One feature is particularly interesting, if you do not put your earbuds in the earbud case within three minutes, the phone will remind you that the earbuds are not in the case, which is a very useful feature for users who often lose their earbuds.
This time Flipbuds Pro also supports dual device connection similar to the Huawei FreeBuds Pro, which simply means that you can connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time. When you connect two devices, the earbuds will automatically switch to the device which is playing the audio, without you having to manually switch. The convenience of multi-device switching is even more convenient than the Samsung Buds Pro.
One might wonder, can it connect to three devices at the same time? The answer is no, if there are three or more devices that need to be switched, they still have to be connected manually. Dual device connectivity should be the biggest highlight on Flipbuds Pro, and I think it’s worth buying it for this feature alone.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro Review: Battery Life
We were impressed by the long battery life of the Air 2 Pro, but the Flipbuds Pro does not continue this advantage, with only about 5 hours of battery life with the ANC turned on, and only 22 hours of battery life with the earbud case for charging. So the battery life is just ordinary.
The official price of Flipbuds Pro is $15 more expensive than the Air 2 Pro, but it upgrades the wearing comfort and stability, solves software problems, and enables multiple devices to be connected at the same time. I think these upgrades are still worth the $15.
Would you consider it as your primary noise-canceling earbuds? Let us know in the comments section.
AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on a cute Dragon Style – Hand Held Mini Fan. The mini fan which usually retails for $17 is available at a heavily discounted price of $5.25 only.
The handheld mini fan comes in a cute dragon design with three color options viz: Yellow, Pink, and Green. Attached to a long sling, you can carry the cute fan around with you on picnics and outings. Also, you can easily pack the lightweight and highly portable fan, in your backpack or handbag.
The wireless mini fan comes with three wind speed modes and gives you about 10 hours of work time on first gear wind speed and about 6.5 hours on the highest wind speed. It takes about 2 to 4 hours to charge the fan via a USB cable.
The cute dragon design mini fan also features a soft LED light that can be activated with a simple long press. This means you can also use this fan as a torch at night, especially when stuck outdoors.
Generally retailing for $17, you can now buy the Dragon Style- Hand Held Mini Fan for a heavily discounted price of $5.25 only at AliExpress. Please note that there are other cute cartoon-themed mini fans also available with the seller. So make sure to check out all the available options and prices before you place your order. This is a limited-time offer for New Users. So place your order asap.
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