Huawei is apparently planning on selling cars from 200 of its experience stores by the end of July 2021. It is also reportedly targetting a shipment goal of 300,000 units for the next year.
For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant has been expanding its presence in the automobile industry in recent times. While it doesn’t directy manufacture vehicles, it does offer both hardware and software based solutions for smart cars to other car makers. This has it build connectivity based solutions along with self driving technology as well. Now, the brand is planning on selling cars from its 200 experience stores and is also expecting to expand to more than 1,000 stores by the end of this year.
According to latest news media from China (Via iFeng), the company’s CEO of Smart Car Solutions BU, Richard Yu, has set a goal to sell 300,000 cars from its stores by the next year. The report arrives as Huawei has partnered with various car makers like BYD, BAIC, Mercedes-Benz, and Changan. At the moment, the company sells the SERES SF5 from its flagship stores in China. So, this move is in line with its plans to include cars in its stores.
The report also added that the SERES SF5 has already seen over 6,500 bookings within the first month. As Huawei is growing the smart car offerings in its stores, the company might soon branch out to include cars from other brands like Mercedes-Benz as well sometime in the future. But, that is just speculation so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.
Samsung is already the leading smartphone brand when it comes to foldable smartphones and now the South Korean giant is working on a different form factor to launch a device with a rollable display.
Ahead of the SID 2021, Samsung Display has showcased OLED screens for S-Foldable, Slidable, and Rollable devices. However, the displays were revealed by Samsung Display and not the Electronics unit.
Now, Samsung Electronics has filed a trademark at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for the name Samsung Galaxy Z Roll, reports LetsGoDigital. As the name itself indicates, this is for the company’s first rollable smartphone.
The South Korean giant has been clubbing untraditional form factors under its Galaxy Z series and it continues to do the same with the rollable display. It continues the trend for Samsung of simple names for the devices such as Galaxy Z Fold for the foldable smartphone and Galaxy Z Flip for the clamshell-like flip phone.
Currently, not much is known about the upcoming Galaxy Z Roll rollable smartphone from Samsung. However, we could hear more about the device in the month of August, when the company is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones.
LG was also working on a rollable smartphone named LG Rollable which the company had showcased last year. However, the device has been discontinued given that the LG is taking an exit from the smartphone business.
OPPO has also showcased a smartphone with a rollable display named OPPO X 2021 but it was unveiled as a Concept Smartphone. It’s unlikely that OPPO plans to launch the smartphone commercially anytime soon. Given how things are going, it seems likely that Samsung will be the first company to commercially launch a rollable display phone.
Nubia will be unleashing the Nubia Z30 Pro flagship phone in China tomorrow. Ahead of the launch, the company has released the official renders of the smartphone. At the same time, the device has appeared with full specifications at the TENAA certification platform.
Nubia Z30 Pro specifications (Rumored)
The Nubia Z30 Pro (model number NX667J) has a 6.67-inch punch-hole OLED screen that offers an FHD+ resolution. The handset has 161.83 x 73.1 x 8.5mm dimensions and weighs 198 grams. It is expected to arrive in black and grey colors.
The Z30 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, which is mentioned at 2.84GHz octa-core processor at TENAA. The handset is expected to land in China multiple RAM variants such as 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB and storage options such as 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. The device lacks support for external storage.
The TENAA listing states that its rear-facing quad-camera system has a 64-megapixel main camera. For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel. Reports have claimed that the rear camera setup of the phone will feature three 64-megapixel cameras and a periscope telephoto lens.
The Z30 Pro has a pair of 1,985mAh rated batteries, which suggests that it could be housing a dual-cell battery of around 4,000mAh capacity. The Chinese firm has already confirmed that the owners of this phone will be able to completely charge it in just 15 minutes through the 120W fast charging technology. The handset is preinstalled with Android 11 OS and Nubia UI. The TENAA listing of the phone again hints that it will be a rebranded version of the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra.
Xiaomi has been working on its foldable smartphone for quite some time and finally launched its Mi MIX Fold device a couple of months ago. Now, the company is working on its successor and a new report related to the smartphone, coming via Digital Chat Station on Weibo reveals that the company has already started testing the upcoming phone which carries model number J18s.
Further, the report adds that both the internal as well as external display on the device will have support for a high refresh rate, either 90Hz or 120Hz. The phone has an internal model number of J18s and it is being said that it will be called Mi MIX Fold.
Earlier, there were reports claiming that the foldable smartphone from Xiaomi has codename “ARGO” and features an under-display camera. Later, it was revealed that “ARGO” is the same device that has internal model number “J18s.”
This indicates that the upcoming foldable smartphone from the company will come with an under-display camera. As for the camera configuration, it is said that the phone will have a 108-megapixel primary sensor, along with a 3X Liquid lens, and an ultra-wide sensor.
Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold
We expect to know more details about the upcoming foldable smartphone in the coming days or weeks, ahead of the official launch. Currently, the launch date of this new smartphone is not yet known.
Since the launch date is not yet confirmed, it’s highly unlikely that the device will be available for purchase anything before mid-to-late August. There’s a possibility that it could go on sale by the end of this year.
While Xiaomi isn’t ready to launch its new foldable smartphone anytime soon, the South Korean giant, Samsung, is gearing up to launch its next-generation foldable phone as Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the coming weeks.
Apple is reportedly working on truly wireless earbuds under the Beats brand called the Beats Studio Buds. This was extracted from images possibly inadvertently leaked by the US company. The leaks were from the recently released Beta Builds of the iOS 14.6 and tvOS 14.6 and showed images of the Beats TWS earbuds.
On the back of a very successful run of its popular Apple AirPods, the tech powerhouse continues to develop cutting-edge earbuds to maintain its relevance in the accessories market. The Beats Studio Buds will come with some innovations, as the earbuds are seen to be without stems. The pair of earbuds seemingly bear no resemblance with previous AirPods.
There is not much known about the Beats Studio earbuds other than the fact that they have no stems and are wireless. The full specifications of the device are still not known, as well as possible pricing information. The battery power and fast charging capability, as well as the connectivity options and quality of the output, will guide us to properly situate the upcoming Beats Studio Buds.
The Apple teaser might indicate an impending release of the device, although no formal announcement has been made yet. There are also indications that the next Apple AirPods Pro will also come without stems. The stem has previously been a visible component of Apple’s AirPods, but we may see fewer of Apple’s headphone models featuring stems as per the recent leak.
Wireless earbuds have evolved over the past few years to become essential accessories for smartphones and other connected output devices. Their versatility, comfort, and active noise cancellation capability make them be widely sought after by a wide array of users. Their evolution continues to push the boundaries of tech further with innovation and quality.
Chinese smartphone brand Huawei has announced that the company has reshuffled the executives within the company. As a part of this, Richard Yu, President of Huawei, has been removed from the position of CEO of Huawei Cloud.
The company has now appointed Zhang Ping as the new CEO for Huawei Cloud. Richard Yu has now been appointed as the CEO of the new Smart Car Solution BU and he will continue to be the CEO of Consumer BG. Additionally, Wang Jun has been appointed as the President of the Smart Car Solution BU.
Huawei has been focusing too much on the reshuffle of the executives and has been regularly doing so. At the beginning of this year, Richard Yu added several new positions, mostly related to the Cloud business.
The company says that the purpose of the adjustment is to strengthen the synergy between mobile and cloud computing and to further integrate core capabilities, improve internal operational efficiency, strengthen Internet business layout, and promote ecological development.
Last month, Xu Zhijun, the rotating chairman of Huawei, was appointed as the Chairman of Huawei Cloud and at the time, Richard Yu was appointed as the CEO of Huawei Cloud. Now, in this new reshuffle, he has been replaced for the Huawei Cloud unit.
It is said that Richard Yu has completed the part of the resource integration and he now wants to focus on other businesses. Xu Zhijun will continue to be the Chairman of the Cloud BU and use group-level resources to promote and develop cloud business.
Richard Yu will now be focusing more on the Smart Car business along with the Consumer Business. The Chinese tech giant established its Smart Car Solution BU in May 2019 and provides incremental components for smart connected cars such as smart driving, smart dashboard, smart networking, etc.
Xu Zhijun also revealed that Huawei has invested around $1 billion in this business. He adds that even if the company does not engage in foreign markets, average annual revenue of 10,000 yuan per vehicle is sufficient for Huawei.
The company has announced two business strategies for the development of the smart car business. One is to become a supplier of parts and solutions and the other is to focus on creating an ecosystem — MDC Ecology.
At 20:00 GMT+8 today, POCO will be holding a global launch event to announce the POCO M3 Pro 5G. It will be arriving as the first M-series phone from the company with 5G support. Ahead of the launch, YouTube channel ChinaMobileMag has released an unboxing video of the POCO M3 Pro 5G to showcase its appearance in reality.
The unboxing video reveals that the retail package of the POCO M3 Pro 5G will include a few documents, a charger, a USB-C cable, and a transparent case apart from the handset. The front side of the phone features a punch-hole screen with a slightly thick chin. It carries support for a 90Hz refresh rate. For security, it features a side-facing fingerprint reader.
The handset is seen running on MIUI 12.0.5 based Android 11 OS. It is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor and 6 GB of RAM. For storage, it has a built-in capacity of 128 GB and a hybrid SIM slot for adding a microSD card. T
The bottom edge of the phone has a microphone hole, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. Its top edge has another speaker grille and a 3.5mm audio jack. The camera module of the device has a POCO branding and a 48-megapixel triple camera system.
Reports have claimed that the POCO M3 Pro 5G features auxiliary cameras such as a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, it has a 13-megapixel front camera. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W rapid charging.
Rumors are rife that it is a rebadged version of the Dimensity 700 powered Redmi Note 10 5G, which debuted in global markets in March. Fresh information shared by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore reveals that the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants of the POCO M3 Pro 5G are priced at 199 euros and 229 euros, respectively.
The handset may go on sale on May 20. Early bird buyers can both variants for 159 euros and 199 euros, respectively, until May 26. It is expected to arrive in three colors like black, yellow, and green.
Multiple reports have claimed that OPPO is working on the Reno6 series of smartphones. Today, the company revealed a Weibo post to confirm that the Reno6 lineup will be announced at 6 PM (local time) on May 27 in China.
Last year in December, OPPO announced the Reno5, Reno5 Pro, and Reno5 Pro+ smartphones in China. These phones are expected to be replaced by the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ soon. Reports have claimed that these phones have already appeared with respective model numbers such as PEQM00, PEPM00, and PENM00 at the 3C and TENAA certification sites of China.
The Reno6 is expected to house a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel, whereas the Reno6 Pro and Reno6 Pro+ could be coming with a 6.55-inch AMOLED display. All three phones are expected to feature a punch-hole design, an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The images of the Reno6 Pro and Reno6 Pro+ that have appeared at TENAA suggest that their screens feature curved edges.
The recently unveiled Dimensity 900 chip may fuel the Reno6 Pro, while the Dimensity 1200 may power the Pro variant. The Pro+ edition could be featuring the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform. These phones are expected to offer users up to 12 GB of RAM, a built-in storage of up to 256 GB, and an Android 11 OS experience.
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OPPO Reno6 Pro's TENAA images
OPPO Reno6 Pro TENAA
TENAA images of OPPO Reno6 Pro+
OPPO Reno6 Pro+ TENAA
The Reno6 trio may sport a front camera of 32-megapixel. The TENAA appearance of the Reno6 Pro 5G revealed that it has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. The Reno6 also features a 64-megapixel quad-camera setup, but there is no information available on its auxiliary cameras.
The Reno6 Pro+ 5G is expected to feature a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit on the back. All three Reno6 smartphones are likely to house a 4,500mAh battery and they are expected to carry support for 65W rapid charging.
Former Huawei subsidiary Honor released an updated version of its MagicBook series, and some of the models feature the latest Intel processors. The MagicBook 14 comes with a couple of processor options between Intel Core i7 and the Core i5. These processors boast of up to 4.7 GHz and 4.2 GHz, respectively. On the other hand, the MagicBook 15 will rely on the Intel Core i5 processor for the CPU.
The MagicBook series remains one of the popular products from Honor. In January this year, the MagicBook 14 and 15 were announced for the Chinese market with the same 11th generation Intel Core processors but paired with NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU. There is also a Ryzen edition of both laptops. This global version features the latest Intel Iris XE GPU that serves the purpose of gaming and other heavy uses. Both models, according to Honor, will have 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB internal storage capacity.
The MagicBook 14 has a 14-inch 1080p IPS LCD screen, while the MagicBook 15’s display is a 15-inch LCD panel with 1080p resolution. The batteries of the laptops also pack sufficient power, and the user is guaranteed several hours of activity on a full charge. There is also 65W fast charging support, which means you can get up to 45% of power within an hour of charging. The backlit keyboard also illuminates the devices when in a dark environment. Both models also feature a pop-up camera and dual heat pipes with a cooling fan to provide ambient performance always.
Since Huawei sold the Honor brand last year, the company has continued to flourish. The new models are available online via the Honor country-specific website for the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. Other markets are expected to follow suit shortly. The MagicBook 14 with an Intel Core i5 processor will sell at €849, while the Intel Core i7 edition will cost €1,200. The MagicBook 15 starts at €950.
Today, Realme took to its Weibo handle to confirm that it will be announcing a new smartphone at 19:00 PM (local time) on May 24 in China. It seems that the company could be gearing up to launch the rumored Realme GT Neo Flash Edition smartphone. As the alleged moniker suggests it could be a new variant of the Realme GT Neo, which debuted in the home market back in the previous month.
Leaked information that appeared last week revealed that the Realme GT Neo Flash Edition will come with better charging capabilities than the Realme GT Neo. As it is known, the Realme GT Neo carries support for 50W fast charging. It is speculated that the GT Neo Flash Edition will arrive with 65W rapid charging support. The other specs of the Flash Edition are likely to be the same as the GT Neo model.
Recently, a new Realme smartphone with RMX3350 was spotted at China’s 3C and TENAA certification sites. The 3C listing revealed that it could be coming with a 65W charger, while the TENAA listing confirmed a few details such as a 6.43-inch display, Android 11 OS, a 2,200mAh dual-cell battery, and 158.5 x 73.3 x 9.1mm dimensions.
Realme GT Neo
The Dimensity 1200 powered Realme GT Neo also offers the same specs. In addition, it comes with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 4,500mAh battery, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, in-screen fingerprint reader, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and 5G support. In China, the GT Neo is available in options like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$280), 1,899 Yuan (~$295), and 2,399 Yuan (~$373).
The Honor Play5 smartphone has launched in China. In terms of design and specs, it resembles the Dimensity 800U chipset version of the Huawei Nova 8 SE, which was announced back in November last year. Here is all the information on the specs and features of the Honor Play5.
Honor Play5 specifications and features
The Honor Play5 features a 6.53-inch OLED display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The waterdrop notch on the screen houses a selfie camera of 16-megapixel.
The squarish camera module available on the backside of the Honor Play5 has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an LED flash. The smartphone runs on Magic UI 4.0 based Android 10 OS.
Honor Play5
The Dimensity 800U chipset is present under the hood of the Honor Play5, it ships with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It draws power from a 3,800mAh battery, which supports 66W rapid charging.
For security, the Play 5 has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The usual connectivity features like dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack are also available on the Play5.
Honor Play5 pricing and availability
The Honor Play5 has arrived in China in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are priced at 2,099 Yuan (~$326) and 2,299 Yuan (~$358), respectively. The first sales of the Play5 will be carried out on May 26, and it will be available in colors like gradient, purple, and black.
Xiaomi’s sub-brand recently launched a new affordable gaming phone but it is not Black Shark: we are talking about the first from the Redmi lineup, called Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. It has a very advanced hardware department, but its price is very affordable. It is a perfect competitor of the Realme GT Neo: the affordable version of the Realme GT. Both are powered by the same flagship-class MediaTek processor, but which one is the best and which offers the highest value for money? With this specs comparison between Redmi K40 Gaming Edition and Realme GT Neo, we will help you find out.
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition vs Realme GT Neo
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition
Realme GT Neo
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
161.9 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm, 205 grams
158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm, 179 g
DISPLAY
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
5065 mAh, fast charging 67W
4500 mAh, fast charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
If you need the most elegant and original design, you should opt for the Realme GT Neo. Its color variants are very attractive and the phone is also more compact. But if you are a gamer, go for the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition without thinking twice. It comes with a glass back and additional physical keys you can use as gaming triggers. It is not an elegant phone, but definitely a unique one. Further, it has the IP53 certification which makes it dust resistant and splash resistant, so you even get a great build quality. Both the front and the rear glass are protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.
Display
The most advanced display belongs to the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. It is an OLED panel that can show up to one billion colors, it comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, a 500 nit typical brightness, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. With the Realme GT Neo, you get a Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is actually superior and it even offers a wider diagonal with 6.67 inches. Note that Realme GT Neo has an in-display fingerprint reader, while it is side-mounted on the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition.
Specs & Software
The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition and the Realme GT Neo are able to offer the same performance level. They are both powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 mobile platform which is actually the best SoC released by MediaTek. The chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phones run Android 11 out of the box, customized by MIUI and Realme UI, respectively. With the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, you have more choices in terms of memory configurations, but it is a draw.
Camera
Even the camera setups are more or less the same. On the paper, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition looks slightly superior because it comes with a brighter focal aperture for the main camera (f/1.7 aperture), but the sensors are the same: a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera. Both the phones sport a 16 MP front snapper as well.
The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is able to offer a longer battery life thanks to its bigger battery: the capacity is 5065 mAh, while Realme GT Neo has just 4500 mAh. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition also comes with a faster charging technology, thanks to a 65W power. Realme GT Neo stops at 50W, but given that its battery is smaller, we expect similar charging times. None of these phones supports wireless charging, neither reverse charging.
Price
Redmi K40 Gaming Edition carries a starting price of about €389/$475 at the actual change, while Realme GT Neo starts from about €260/$318 in its base variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is actually a superior phone thanks to its better display, bigger battery, better build quality. But the Realme GT Neo has a higher value for money as it offers all the power of the Dimensity 1200 chipset at an incredibly affordable price. Unfortunately, none of these phones is available in the global market.
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition vs Realme GT Neo: PRO and CONS
Microsoft has made multiple attempts at launching a lite version of Windows but they either failed or didn’t pick up, or in the case of Windows 10X, never got to launch. The tech giant has revealed that the much-awaited version of Windows that is supposed to take on Chrome OS has now been canceled.
windows 10x UI
In a statement released by the company for the Windows 10 May 2021 update, John Cable, the vice president, Windows Servicing and Delivery, said Windows 10X will not make it to market but some of its key foundational technology will be integrated into Windows and other products.
“Instead of bringing a product called Windows 10X to market in 2021 like we originally intended, we are leveraging learnings from our journey thus far and accelerating the integration of key foundational 10X technology into other parts of Windows and products at the company,”
He goes on to say that the technology of Windows 10X can be useful in more ways and should not be limited to a category of users which is why it took the decision not to launch the product anymore.
Some of the features of Windows 10X are said to be integrated into Windows Insider preview builds. These include “Microsoft Defender Application Guard, an enhanced Voice Typing experience, and a modernized touch keyboard with optimized key sizing, sounds, colors, and animations”.
Windows 10X was originally supposed to come bundled with dual-screen devices such as the delayed Surface Neo. However, Microsoft said it was shifting the target to single-screen laptops. There are speculations that the Surface Neo may eventually be canceled.
HMD Global may soon launch two new models in its Nokia C-series line. New info has surfaced that reveals the new devices will arrive as the Nokia C20 Plus and the Nokia C30 and they will pack big batteries.
According to Nokibar via Baidu, the Nokia C20 Plus will have a 5000mAh battery capacity while the Nokia C30 will have a 6000mAh battery capacity. The former is a big jump from the 3000mAh battery of the standard Nokia C20 while the latter is the biggest battery capacity in a Nokia phone.
The Nokia C20 and Nokia C30 are expected to look like this
Sketches of both devices included in the leak show that both phones have a similar design with the notable differences being their size and the fingerprint scanner on the Nokia C30. Both phones have dual rear cameras housed in a round housing and flanked on the left by an LED flash. There is a hole in the back panel for the speaker and an audio jack sits at the top.
Considering the Nokia C-series are known to run Android Go, these two devices should run Android 11 Go Edition out of the box. We can also expect them to be powered by UNISOC chipsets.
The source reports that one of the two phones will be launched in China but we don’t know which one it will be. There is also no info on when they are expected to launch.
Supports both wired and wireless connections through HDMI, Hard drive, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
Generally, you can buy Xiaomi Mi TV Box S for $80. But for a limited period, AliExpress is giving out this device for a discounted price of $63.59 only. Please note that this offer is applicable only on the EU variant, shipped from Russian Warehouse. So place your order asap before the deal expires.
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Panasonic has a new rugged tablet and it has some pretty nice features, one of which is a removable battery. The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK S1 as it is called packs mid-range specs and not the latest you will find in a 2021 phone but it should suffice.
The tablet is quite thick which isn’t surprising considering it is designed to take a beating. The buttons are big, there are flaps covering the ports, and the screws holding it together are visible.
The 7” display has a 1280 x 800 resolution and a brightness level of 500 nits. Alongside a glove mode which is a common feature of rugged mobile devices, Panasonic has also included a Rain Mode that can detect when raindrops fall on the screen and ignore it while you are using it.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor and has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage with a slot for storage expansion. There is a built-in barcode scanner, a full-sized USB-A port, and a USB-C port. The tablet has an IP65/67 rating and is MIL-STD-810H certified. It can also support drops from up to 5 feet.
The tablet has a warm-swappable battery. What this means is that, when you remove the battery, the tablet doesn’t go off as there is another built-in battery that keeps it on for a short while. Panasonic will be selling batteries with different capacities, so you can buy the one that suits you best. The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK S1 comes in Wi-Fi and LTE versions. The latter has support for AT&T’s FirstNet Band 14 which is for first responders.
Panasonic ships it with Android 10 but will update it to Android 12. This is an enterprise device, so you won’t be able to pick one up at a store. However, it has been reported that the base model has a $2499 price tag.
Xiaomi recently launched a Smoke Detector manufactured in conjunction with Honeywell. The Chinese tech giant has now announced a similar product dubbed Xiaomi Honeywell Gas Leak Detector. The product will be available under crowdfunding from May 19.
Just as the name implies, the Xiaomi Honeywell Gas Leak Detector is designed to monitor natural gas leaks in real-time. The device is integrated with a high-decibel alarm that will be triggered when a gas leak is detected. The leak detector can also be linked to close the solenoid valve.
Apart from the gas leak detection feature, the Xiaomi Gas Detector is integrated with Bluetooth gateway, bringing on board Xiaomi’s AloT smart experience. In terms of the design, it uses dual front and rear air inlets and built-in sensors. When the natural gas concentration reaches the alarm set value, the device will immediately send out an audible and visual alarm signal. The alarm sound is as last as 70dB.
. Apart from the integrated alarm on the device, the alarm also triggers other alarms on other Xiaomi smart home devices. At the same time, the MIJIA app will send messages remotely to the connected smartphone in order for the leak to be tackled immediately even if you are not at home.
The device can be installed either on the ceiling or mounted on a wall. However, it can’t be installed directly above the gas cylinder or cooker. When a leak is detected, the device can trigger the closure of the solenoid valve through the connection terminal linkage, thus cutting off the gas supply.
The Xiaomi Honeywell Gas Leak Detector carries a retail price of 179 yuan (~$28) but will be available during the crowdfunding exercise for 169 yuan (~$26).
BlitzWolf BW-HL4 Smartwatch features a unique full metal design. It comes with a 1.3” HD full touch display encased in a premium metal case. The watch features multiple dial options with a dynamic UI and also allows for customized watch faces.
The smartwatch features Bluetooth calls and call alerts function and supports messages, emails, and social media apps like Facebook, Line, Weibo, WeChat, Snapchat, etc. With an independent playback function, you can download and store your music directly into the smartwatch and play the same via Bluetooth earphones.
To monitor your health and fitness the watch comes with 10 dedicated sports modes, a sleep tracker, calorie counter, pedometer, 24*7 heart rate and blood pressure monitor, etc. With a 300mAh battery, the watch gives you 5 to 7 days of working time and 20 days of standby on one single charge.
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Inspired by the design of AirPods pro, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro features a short stem design and curved body along with a mirror finish. The earphone comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology and the latest Bluetooth v5.2.
Fitted with Qualcomm QCC5151 ultra-low power audio chip and 11mm ultra dynamic sound drivers, the earphone gives you a strong and stable connection and reduces latency and lagging issues. The TWS earphone features Dual Device Intelligent Connection, which helps you to switch between your smartphone and laptop and comes with tap and touch functions to control your music and calls remotely.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro gives you 7 hours of continuous playtime on a single charge and 28 hours with the charging case. For more information on Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, check out this article on Gizmochina. This brand new product from Xiaomi is now available for sale globally, for $152.30 at AliExpress.
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Midea Group, a Chinese Fortune Global 500 company and one of the largest producers of robots and appliances, is launching the brand new Midea M7 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner on 23 May 2021.
The M7 Pro is the latest model in its lineup of smart robot vacuum cleaners. The new model brings in some interesting features like Laser navigation technology, customized cleaning functions, high-power suction, etc. It will be a 4-in-1 vacuum cleaner with the ability to sweep, vacuum, and mop your home.
In case you don’t know, the Midea Group is a popular electrical and home appliance manufacturer in China. The company focuses on manufacturing advanced machines and home appliances for lighting, heating, ventilation, etc. The company has a number of patents under its name and reinvests 4% of its revenue in R&D.
Midea is now focused on increasing its market share internationally and aims to grab around 10% of the international market by 2025. In this regard, Midea has invested in manufacturing centers outside of mainland China and in countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Egypt, the US, Thailand, Brazil, and Argentina.
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