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Pixel Buds A bring the Pixel Buds experience for about half the price

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Habeeb Onawole
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A month after it accidentally announced the Pixel Buds A on Twitter, Google has finally unveiled its new TWS earbuds. The new earbuds bring the Pixel Buds experience for about half the price just the way the Pixel A phone line offers the Pixel phone experience at a more affordable price tag.

Pixel Buds A featured

Priced at $99, almost half the $199 price tag of the regular Pixel Buds, the Pixel Buds A largely resembles its more expensive sibling, save for the colors. It is available in two colors – Clearly White and Dark Olive – with a glossy finish.

The earbuds are said to be comfortable and designed to stay in even when you work out. They have a flush-to-ear design and a stabilizer arc to keep them in place. Google ships it with three eartip sizes. The Pixel Buds A have Adaptive Sound and will automatically adjust the volume to fit your surroundings.

Control is via touch, so you can answer calls and control playback by imply tapping on the buds. You don’t need to tap to call up the Google Assistant, just say “Ok Google or Hey Google” and you can ask a question, get a translation, or have your notifications read out to you.

The Pixel Buds A pairs with a single tap to your Android device. The earbuds are rated IPX4, so you don’t have to worry about rain or sweat. The battery life is put at 5 hours (2.5 hours for calls) and goes up to 24 hours with the charging case.

If you misplace your earbuds, you will be able to find them with Find My Device. The earbuds will ring if they are nearby or show their last known location on the map.

You can pre-order the Pixel Buds A starting today and will be available starting June 17.

 

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Garmin launches the Forerunner 55 and Forerunner 945 LTE smartwatches

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Jed John Ikoba
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Garmin has officially launched two new smartwatches under its Forerunner series. The models are the Garmin Forerunner 55 and the Forerunner 945 LTE. The Forerunner 55 is an entry-level smartwatch equipped with the features that you’ll find on a regular smartwatch. On the other hand, the Forerunner 945 LTE is designed for fitness enthusiasts.Garmin Forerunner 945 LTForerunner 945 LTEE

The Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE, as the name implies, comes with LTE support which means you don’t need a companion smartphone to connect to the internet. However, you will need a subscription plan to be able to access the internet. The watch also comes with a feature known as LiveTrack and it lets users share the real-time location and route of their run or ride with family and friends as well as your pace and mileage. The feature also allows the user receive SMS messages as well as audio messages.

Most importantly, the Forerunner 945 LTE is capable of instantly sending messages to the user’s emergency contacts if an incident is detected as it has incident detection and assistance features. There is an Assistance plus option that can automatically share the name and location of the wearer with a dedicated 24/7 monitoring and response team which can then contact emergency services.

The smartwatch also provides detailed training data as well as performance monitoring and activity tracking. You also get the usual features found on Garmin smartwatches such as Garmin Pay, music storage, and notifications from a connected phone.

As for the battery life, Garmin touts the Forerunner 945 LTE battery to last up to two weeks when used in smartwatch mode. However, the battery life is reduced to just seven hours when GPS is turned on or when you’re listening to music and using the LiveTrack feature over LTE.

The Forerunner 945 LTE is priced at $650 and is presently available on Garmin’s website. The watch comes in whitestone or black.Garmin Forerunner 45

The entry-level Forerunner 55 is the successor to the Forerunner 45 and offers some improvements in the battery life compared to its predecessor. Garmin claims the battery can last up to two weeks on a single charge when used in smartwatch mode. The battery life is reduced to a decent 20 hours in GPS, up from 13 hours on the 45.

The Forerunner 55 arrives with several features aimed at enhancing the health of the user. These include sedentary reminders, respiration rate monitoring, hydration tracking, and menstrual and pregnancy tracking. The smartwatch also comes with time, distance, speed, and pace tracking for runners as well as heart rate monitoring.

The watch also offers several safety features such as the ability to share a message containing your location to selected contacts. Users will also get access to daily suggested workouts and Garmin Coach.

The Forerunner 55 carries a $200 price tag and is presently available in black, white, and aqua colors.

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China’s Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G will launch as the POCO X3 GT for global markets

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Redmi Note 10 Pro sold in China is very different from that sold in other countries. Not only is the design different but so are the specs. Now, those who want to get their hands on this version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro will be able to do so but under a different name – the POCO X3 GT.

Last week, Kacper Skryzpek, a Twitter user and unofficial MIUI translator posted a tweet that said a new POCO phone called the POCO X3 GT will be coming soon. Today, he shared another tweet that reveals the POCO X3 GT is actually a rebadge of the Chinese version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

The new tweet includes an image that shows that the POCO X3 GT is code-named “chopin_global” while the Redmi Note 10 Pro for China is code-named” “chopin”, thus confirming that the former is a global version of the latter.

There is no news yet as to when the POCO X3 GT will be announced. There is also a possibility that POCO may decide to slightly alter the design as it has done with the POCO M3 Pro 5G when it eventually announces it.

Now that we know the two devices are the same, then the POCO X3 GT should have a 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD display with a punch hole in the middle. It will be powered by the Dimensity 1100 chipset and have a 64MP triple rear camera, a 16MP front-facing camera, and a 5000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.

 

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Super Deal: Get ILIFE B5 Max Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $197

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ILIFE B5 Max Robot Vacuum Cleaner which generally retails for $260 is now available at a discounted price of $197 only at AliExpress. 

WHERE TO BUY
ILIFE B5 Max Robot Vacuum Cleaner at $197 (after discount)@AliExpress

ILIFE B5 Max Robot Vacuum Cleaner

ILIFE B5 Max Robot Vacuum Cleaner

ILIFE B5 Max Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Key Features:

  • Vacuuming and mopping functions
  • Nidec Brushless motor
  • 20000pa suction power – Three power modes for different cleaning scenarios
  • 4 cleaning modes – Path, Edge, Soft, and Max mode
  • Large 1L dust bag
  • 600ML Cyclone Dust Bin – Helps to maintain the strength of the suction, intercept microscopic dust in the air and maximize space.
  • Intelligent, vibrating air pump controlled water tank
  • Can vacuum and mop simultaneously – Improves cleaning performance and reduces the overall time and energy consumed
  • Can be fully controlled through ILIFE HOME App
  • Compact design and ultra-thin body – suitable for narrow areas
  • Anti-collision and Anti-drop function
  • Anti-tangle suction nozzle- perfect for pet hair
  • Auto recharge function- charging time 5 hours
  • Battery life – up to 1.5 hours

ILIFE B5 Max Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Generally retailing for $260, you can now buy ILIFE B5 Max Robot Vacuum Cleaner for a discounted price of $197 only at AliExpress. Please note that this super deal ends on 5 June 2021. So place your order asap. 

 

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Deal: Get Kospet Prime S Smartwatch for $100 (Coupon)

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Daily Deals
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Kospet Prime S 4G Smartwatch which generally retails for $110 is now available for a discounted price of $99.99 by using the coupon code: ERYR9E75

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Kospet Prime S Smartwatch at $99.99 (after discount)@Wiibuying

Kospet Prime S 4G Smartwatch

Kospet Prime S Smartwatch

Kospet Prime S Smartwatch

Key Features:

  • First smartwatch with dual chip, dual-mode, and dual cameras
  • Works as a smartwatch as well as smartphone
  • 1.6” full touch display
  • Ceramic case with a replaceable silicone wrist band
  • Dual Chip, Dual Mode: CPU Use SC9832E + nRF52832/PAR2822
  • Dual-mode: Android mode and Special sports mode with pro data collection chip
  • Android 9.1 OS: support all Google applications 
  • Compatible with iOS 9.0 / Android 5.1 and above system
  • 1GB RAM + 16GB ROM
  • Dual cameras: Front 5MP Side 8MP
  • 9 sports modes
  • Health monitoring: Heart rate monitor, blood oxygen monitor, sleep tracker, etc
  • Face ID unlocking: World’s first face ID smartwatch with a quick-unlock function
  • Navigation system : GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
  • Bluetooth V4.1
  • 1050mAh polymer battery – One of the biggest battery capacities with up to 48hour work time.

Kospet Prime S Smartwatch

Generally retailing at $110, you can now buy Kospet Prime S 4G Smartwatch for a discounted price of $99.99 by using the coupon code: ERYR9E75 at Wiibuying. Please note that the coupon can be used only after registration at the website. This is a limited period offer. So place your order asap. 

 

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Xiaomi Mi Home app is now available on all HD and FHD Mi TVs in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Back in March, Xiaomi debuted the first-ever Redmi televisions in India in the form of the Redmi Smart TV X series. This lineup is the first in the country to come with the Mi Home app to manage Xiaomi smart home products. This application later arrived with the recently launched Mi TV 4A 40 Horizon Edition as well. Now, the Mi Home app is also available on a number of older Xiaomi televisions in India.

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Xiaomi Mi Home app on the Redmi Smart TV X series

A couple of days back, the Product Manager of Xiaomi televisions in India tweeted that the Mi Home App was rolled out to all HD and FHD Mi TVs launched in the country to date. The company executive also shared the complete list of TV models.

The Mi Home App is now available on the following HD and FHD Mi TVs in India.

  • 2018

    • Mi TV 4A 32
    • Mi TV 4A 43
    • Mi TV 4C Pro 32
    • Mi TV 4A Pro 49

  • 2019

    • Mi TV 4A Pro 32
    • Mi TV 4A Pro 43
    • Mi TV 4A 40

  • 2020

    • Mi TV 4A 32 Horizon Edition
    • Mi TV 4A 43 Horizon Edition

  • 2021

    • Mi TV 4A 40 Horizon Edition

In order to install the Mi Home app on the above-mentioned Xiaomi Mi TVs, users will have to navigate to the User Centre section by selecting its icon located in the top row of the PatchWall launcher and scroll all the way down. Once installed and signed in, users will be able to manage their Xiaomi smart home products on their television.

Lastly, according to the executive, this application also supports PIP (picture-in-picture) mode and grid view for feeds from Mi Home Security Cameras.

 

 

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Realme GT Performance and Camera Flagships get June and July global launch dates respectively

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Habeeb Onawole
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Earlier this year, Realme revealed that it will split its flagship phones into two – a performance model and a camera-centric model. The performance model already launched in China as the Realme GT and has two sister variants – the Realme GT Neo and the Realme GT Neo Flash Edition. Today, the manufacturer has announced when the two GT flagships will arrive for the global markets.

In a tweet earlier today by Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Realme Europe and India, it was revealed that the Realme GT 5G Performance Flagship will be announced globally in June while the Realme GT Camera Flagship will follow in July. The latter is yet to launch in China but it remains to be seen if the global launch will come first.

Realme’s strategy seems to be a different approach to what we have seen from other manufacturers that launch Pro, Pro+, and Ultra models of their flagship phones. These other variants, most especially the Pro+/Ultra models usually have the best cameras and are priced higher than their siblings.

The Realme GT 5G Performance Flagship has a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 and has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

For cameras, it has a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup on the back and a 16MP sensor in front. The phone packs a 4500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging via a USB-C port. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, and an audio jack.

Realme announced last month that it will release a global version of its Android 12 Beta 1 update for the device when it launches for the global markets.

 

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boAt leads Indian TWS market, region sees 156% YoY shipment growth in Q1 2021

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Sean
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The Indian TWS earphones market has recorded a whopping 156 percent year on year growth in the first quarter of this year, with boAt leading the market. Although, the resurgence of the Coronavirus pandemic is expected to impact the market’s performance for the second quarter.

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According to a Counterpoint Research report, “Enhancement in features like sound quality, low latency for better gaming experience, smart touch control for a hassle-free experience, and waterproof and dustproof ratings have helped advance the growth of TWS market in India. Also, the constant trends of multiple new launches and low pricing strategy have accelerated the growth further,” as per Research Analyst Shilpi Jain.

During this period, boAt dominated the Indian TWS market for the third consecutive quarter in Q1 2021. The company recorded a massive growth of 576 percent year on year. In the first quarter, the brand managed to have three of its products rank in the region’s top 5 models. These top 5 models accounted for about half of all shipments in the region, with boAt alone being responsible for 15 percent of all shipments. The brand’s overall market share was around 28 percent, with OnePlus being second on the list with a market share of 13 percent.

boAt Airdopes 621 TWS Earbuds

Research Analyst Shilpi Jain further added that “Key brands OnePlus and realme got a push by offering discounts on their official websites. Brands like Jabra, Sony, and Apple also offered discounts on Amazon to strengthen demand. After the PLI scheme extension to the wearable and hearable category, brands are planning to scale up their ‘Make in India’ capabilities to leverage the scheme. After pTron, we might see a ‘Made in India’ TWS from boAt in the immediate quarter.“

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 with S Pen receives Android 11 (One UI Core 3.1) update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 with S Pen in the first half of 2019. The budget tablet from the South Korean tech giant debuted with One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was updated to Android 10 (One UI 2.x) last year. Now, it has started receiving its second major update in the form of Android 11-based One UI Core 3.1.

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Samsung has been rolling out Android 11 stable update to its eligible devices since December 2020. The company has managed to provide the said update for almost all the supported devices. Only a few budget smartphones and tablets are yet to receive it.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 with S Pen (aka Galaxy Tab A Plus 8) is one such affordable tablet from 2019. The South Korean tech giant has just started seeding One UI 3.1 Core (Android 11) update for this device.

As per SamMobile, the latest system update for this tablet is currently live in Chile and the Philippines. It arrives with firmware version P205DXU5CUE3 and is being rolled out in batches.

The update should reach other regional variants of this tablet in the coming days. Users can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has received the One UI Core 3.1 update.

Android 11 is the last major update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 with S Pen. However, the tablet is eligible for at least four years of security updates. Hence, its software support should last until 2023.

 

 

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RedMagic 6R has been confirmed for a global release

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Habeeb Onawole
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Last week, Chinese manufacturer, Nubia, announced the RedMagic 6R gaming smartphone. The phone arrives as the third model in this year’s RedMagic 6 series. If you have been wondering if it will get a global release, then there is good news for you.

The official RedMagic Twitter account has announced today that the RedMagic 6R will get a global release soon. Thankfully, we don’t have to wait for the launch date as the official website has revealed that the phone will be unveiled on June 19.

RedMagic 6R global launch

The promo page also shows that the device will be available in two color variants – Blue and White.

The RedMagic 6R is a Snapdragon 888 powered gaming smartphone with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that has a centered punch hole and a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone comes in multiple configurations, packing up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

For cameras, there is a 16MP in front for selfies and video calls while the rear packs a 64MP quad-camera setup that also includes an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

This is a gaming phone, so it is no surprise that it has shoulder buttons on the right side of the frame. Other features are stereo speakers, DTS:X Ultra, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 4200mAh battery with support for 55W fast wired charging. The device runs RedMagic OS 4.0 based on Android 11.

The RedMagic 6 and RedMagic 6 Pro are priced at $599 and $699 respectively, so our guess is that the RedMagic 6R will have a launch price of $499, and that may be for the 8GB RAM + 128GB version which sells for about $470 in China.

 

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TECNO POVA 2 launched with Helio G85 SoC, 7,000mAh battery, 6.9-inch FHD+ display, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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TECNO, one of three Transsion brands, launched the TECNO POVA in late November 2020. A little over six months later, the company has already announced this device’s successor called TECNO POVA 2. Just like its predecessor, the brand advertises this phone as a budget gaming smartphone.

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TECNO POVA 2 Specifications and Features

The newly unveiled TECNO POVA 2 flaunts a 6.9-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels (FHD+), 180Hz touch sampling rate, 20:5:9 aspect ratio, 480 nits peak brightness, and a centered punch-hole. The device features a plastic build, measures 173.32 x 78.78 x 9.62mm in dimensions, weighs 185g, and comes in three colors (Polar Silver, Power Blue, Dazzle Black).

The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset coupled with 4GB/6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. Being an affordable handset, it comes with a MicroSD card slot to further expand the storage if required.

As for optics, the phone sports a 48MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) + 2MP (AI lens) quad-camera setup on the back. Whereas, for selfies and video calls, the device uses an 8MP shooter.

TECNO POVA 2 Power Blue Featured

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS. It charges via a USB Type-C port and also has a 3.5mm headphone jack as well as a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Last but not least, the TECNO POVA 2 runs HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11 and is backed by a 7,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

TECNO POVA 2 Price and Availability

The TECNO POVA 2 has been currently announced in the Philippines. The smartphone is priced at ₱7,990 ($167) for the 6GB + 128GB variant in the country. It will be available for pre-order starting June 5 till June 11.

Like any other TECNO phone, this one should also reach other markets where the brand has its presence.

 

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Samsung working on a new 25W Multi Device Wireless charger: Leak

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Sean
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Samsung is apparently working on a new multi device wireless charger. This new device is similar to the now discontinued AirPower from Apple, as per a new leak on Twitter.

According to tipster @chunvn8888‘s tweet, the new multi device charger from the South Korean tech giant will be slightly thinner than its previously launched Wireless Trio. The leak claims that the company managed to make the wireless charger slimmer thanks to the size of the copper coils, which are said to be very small. Furthermore, these copper coils will also arrive with multiple layers of copper heat sync, graphite, and thermal paste sandwich as well for heat dissipation.

Reportedly, the cooling mechanism will be further boosted by 5 to 6 small fans in the wireless charger. This multi device charger will be able to output a maximum charge of 25W. Recently, Xiaomi had launched the new Mi Multi-coil Fast Wireless Charging Pad in China, which is capable of charging three devices at 20W each at the same time.

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Xiaomi Mi Multi-coil Fast Wireless Charging Pad

So, the upcoming 25W wireless charger from Samsung could also be a great offering in the market. Keep in mind, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information or any notable developments surface regarding this device.

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Apple Watch Series 6 costs just $136 to make: Report

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Sean
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Apple is currently the leader of the global smartwatch market. Its Watch series has been a success across the globe, thanks to the company’s aggressive marketing. Now, a new report has revealed that the brand’s latest Apple Watch Series 6 just costs 136 US Dollars to make.

Apple

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the BoM analysis (bill of materials) for the Watch Series 6 has revealed that the device costs about 136 US Dollars to build. The cost for the application processor, display, sensors, and casing together alone accounts for roughly 68 percent of the wearable’s total value. The Watch Series 6 features an Always On Retina LTPO OLED display that offers 1000 nits of peak brightness. But since the company excluded the Force Touch feature in the model, the overall BoM was reduced.

This even made the smartwatch from the Cupertino based giant slimmer by 0.3mm as well compared to its predecessor. This has the display along with the touch module strengthened by ION-X glass account for about 13.2 percent of the device’s total value. Arriving at the SIP (System In Package), the latest Apple Watch ships with dual cores that are based on the A13 chipsets’ “little” power efficient cores, which the iPhone maker claims is 20 percent faster than the previous generation’s SIP.

Apple Watch Series 6
Watch Series 6

The smartwatch’s SIP module, along with the 1GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB internal storage makes up roughly 23.7 percent of the overall cost of the device. For those unaware, the Watch Series 6 starts from 399 US Dollars in the US. Apple products are known to have a sizeable profit margin, so it arrives as no surprise that the actual cost is less than half its retail price tag.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India pre-registrations crosses 20 million in just 2 weeks

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Sean
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Just recently, Krafton Inc, the company behind the massively popular battle royale title PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), announced that it would relaunching its mobile port of the game under a new name, Battlegrounds Mobile India. The game has yet to launch in the region, but its pre-registrations have already crossed 20 million within just two weeks.

BattleGrounds Mobile India

Just last month, Battlegrounds Mobile India opened up for pre-registerations back on 18th May 2021. On the very first day, the game saw over 7.6 million registrations, as per the company’s official notes. Krafton had announced the title last month and is aiming to offer a “AAA multiplayer gaming experience on mobile” within the battle royale genre, which is what the company is known for.

Now, the studio’s CEO added that “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our Indian fans for their overwhelming response to the Battlegrounds IP first developed by me and my team in 2017. The Battlegrounds IP received love and acclaim from players worldwide, and Krafton will continue to build on the IP. That effort includes bringing amazing content to Battlegrounds Mobile India and providing an incomparable battle royale experience to our players.”

BattleGrounds Mobile India

For those unaware, PUBG Mobile had been banned by the Indian government along with other Chinese apps due to the growing friction between the Indian and Chinese governments. PUBG Mobile had been a mobile port made by Tencent Games, a Chinese firm. But now, the parent company of the IP, Krafton, is bringing the game back to the region by launching it under its own banner while also promising data security and user privacy as an important factor for the relaunch.

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Moto G Stylus 5G bags Bluetooth SIG approval, gets benchmarked with Snapdragon 480 on Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Motorola is reportedly working on a new smartphone called the Moto G Stylus 5G. This one is supposed to arrive as a 5G variant of the Moto G Stylus (2021) that debuted at the start of this year. The arrival of the 5G model seems to be close at hand as it has received approval from the Bluetooth SIG authority (via). At the same time, it has also appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site (via).

Moto G Stylus 5G Bluetooth SIG

The Bluetooth SIG listing reveals that the Moto G Stylus 5G belongs to a Motorola phone with XT2131 model number and its country variants such as XT2131-1, XT2131DL, and XT2131-3. The listing reveals that the handset supports Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity.

The Geekbench listing of the Moto G Stylus 5G revealed that it is powered by a 5G-enabled Qualcomm chip that includes 6 CPU cores working at 1.80GHz and 2 CPU cores clocking at 2.04GHz. The source code of the listing reveals that the chipset has Adreno 619 GPU. These details suggest that the handset is powered by the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset.

Moto G Stylus 5G Geekbench

The Geekbench listing further revealed that the phone is equipped with 6 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS. It scored 502 in the single-core test of Geekbench and 1651 in the multi-core test. The rumored “Denver” codename is also mentioned in the Geekbench listing.

The other specs of the G Stylus 5G are under wraps. A recent leak claimed that it will come with 256 GB, and it could be heading to the U.S. markets. The leaked render of the phone that appeared recently revealed that it has a punch-hole display, 48-megapixel quad-cameras, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, an external speaker, and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Motorola Moto G40 Fusion India price hiked by ₹500

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The Motorola Moto G40 Fusion launched in India in April alongside the Moto G60. The device went on sale for the first time on May 1. A little over a month from the handset’s availability in the country, its price has been now increased.

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Motorola Moto G40 Fusion

The Motorola Moto G40 Fusion comes in two storage configurations in India – 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB. These variants debuted for ₹13,999 and ₹15,999 respectively. Customers can pick up this phone in either Dynamic Gray or Frosted Gray color options from Flipkart.

But now, with the ₹500 price hike, the handset currently retails for ₹14,499 and ₹16,499 respectively. Surprisingly, it is not the only phone whose price got increased within a few weeks from its launch. The Redmi Note 10 also saw a similar fate in late April.

The Motorola Moto G40 Fusion is the most affordable smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC and 120Hz display in India. The closest device is POCO X3, which currently sells for ₹14,999.

Some of the notable features of this handset include a 6,000mAh battery, 20W fast charging, near-stock Android 11, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.1 storage, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, 6.78-inch FHD+ (2460 x 1080 pixels) LCD panel with a centered punch-hole and HDR10 certification, dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, GNSS, NFC, USB Type-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

 

 

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Huawei registers two new variants of TVOS smart TV operating system

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Sean
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Huawei Technologies has just added two new software for copyright registration. The registration is for a two new operating system variants that are built for smart TVs and are a part of the TVOS platform.

 

Huawei

According to an ITHome report, the Chinese tech giant has just filed for two copyright registration for a smart TV OS. Both of the software are related to an operating system, with one registered as TVOS-H (single platform version) while the other has been registered under TVOS-C (dual platform variant). These carry the registration number 2021SR0744159 and 2021SR0744160. Unfortuantely, this registration did not reveal any finer details regarding the operating system itself.

Huawei

For those unaware, the TVOS is developed by the Science and Technology Department of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and the Electronic Information Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. This group includes the likes of Huawei, HiSilicon, and even Alibaba. At the moment, the latest version is the TVOS 4.0, which supports up to 8K reolution, offers voice control and other features as well. As of right now, it is unclear how these TVOS variants will tie in with the company’s proprietary HarmonyOS, so stay tuned for more updates.

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iQOO Z3 5G has 120Hz display, 64MP triple cameras, confirms iQOO

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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iQOO India has been gradually revealing the key features of the upcoming iQOO Z3 5G smartphone daily. It has recently confirmed that the Z3 5G will arrive with support for a 120Hz refresh and it will be equipped with a 64-megapixel triple camera system.

Today, iQOO confirmed that the iQOO Z3 5G offers an impressive refresh rate of 120Hz. The company claims such a high refresh rate will prevent issues like laggy screens and motion blurs. The FHD+ display will offer 401ppi pixel density, HDR10 support, and a DCI-P3 color gamut.

iQOO Z3 5G
iQOO Z3 5G

The rear shell of the phone has a vertical camera unit, which comprises a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 sensor that has an aperture rating of f/1.79. The camera support features like EFB autofocus tracking, super night mode, and 60fps 4K video recording. The main lens is speculated to be assisted by an 8-megapixel superwide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

iQOO also revealed that the iQOO Z3 5G is equipped with a 5-layer liquid cooling system, which can effectively reduce the core temperature by 10°C. The company also confirmed in the recent past that it will be debuting as India’s first phone powered by the 5G-ready Snapdragon 768G chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and up to 3 GB of virtual RAM. The device will arrive with support for 55W charging, which can charge the phone to 70 percent capacity from scratch in just 19 minutes.

The iQOO Z3 5G will be announced at 8 PM (local time) on June 10 in India. iQOO India head Gagan Arora has already revealed that the smartphone will be priced under Rs 25,000 (~$343) and to sweeten the deal, the company will also offer some attractive bank offers. The handset will be available for purchase through Amazon India.

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Honor X20 live shot leaked, reveals 64MP triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Honor announced the Honor X10 smartphone in May last year and followed it up with Honor X10 Max in July. According to popular tipster Digital Chat Station, the Honor will be launching the Honor X20 lineup after the Honor X50, which is all set to launch on June 16. The tipster also shared a real-life image of the X20.

The Honor X20’s live shot shows that it has an attractive gradient-colored back panel. The upper-left corner of the phone’s back has a triple camera system headlined by a 64-megapixel lens. The right edge of the device has a volume rocker.

The predecessor Honor X10 featured a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera. There is no word on the front design of the phone. Hence, it remains to be seen whether the successor model continues to feature a notch-less display and a pop-up camera like the predecessor model.

Honor X20
Live shot of the Honor X20

Rumors have it that the Honor X20 could be featuring a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen that supports a full HD+ resolution. It is likely to carry support for a high refresh rate. A recent leak claimed that it could be equipped with the Dimensity 1200 chipset.

The handset is likely to feature a 4,200mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. Its other details are yet to appear. Probably, the Honor X20 series which may comprise of handsets like Honor X20, X20 SE, and X20 Pro may debut in July.

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