Redmi Note 10 5G series to launch on May 26, design teased

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May 20, 2021

In March, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 10 series of smartphones in India and global markets. Today, the Chinese brand released an official poster through its Weibo handle to confirm that it will be announcing the Note 10 5G series at 14:00 PM (local time) on May 26 in China. The official poster gives a glimpse of one of the Note 10 series smartphones.

Recent reports have claimed that the Redmi Note 10 5G lineup for China includes three handsets such as the vanilla Note 10 5G, Note 10 Pro, and Note 10 Pro+ 5G. The handset shown in the poster seems to be showcasing the vanilla edition and it appears to match with the TENAA image of the Xiaomi phone with the M2103K19C model number, which was certified by China’s TENAA authority back in March.

The M2103K19C handset has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, an 8-megapixel front camera, and 48-megapixel triple rear cameras. It is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, and a 4,900mAh battery, which is expected to arrive with 22.5W fast charging support.

For security, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and it runs on Android 11 OS. These specs exactly match with the global version of the Note 10 5G, which features the Dimensity 700v chip. Hence, it appears that the company could be planning to launch the same device in China.

A recent leak claimed that the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G will be featuring the Dimensity 900 SoC, which was announced last week. On the other side, the Redmi Note 10 Pro+ 5G could be coming with the Dimensity 1100 chipset.

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Google reveals the number of active Android devices has surpassed 3 billion

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 20, 2021

Google I/O 2021 is presently ongoing, this year on a virtual basis due to the prevailing COVID 19 pandemic. One of the fallouts from the ongoing event is the announcement that active devices running the Android operating system have gone beyond 3 billion.

Google’s Vice President of product management, Sameer Samat, broke the news of the milestone during the virtual event. The estimates were obtained via Google Play Store records which means it could even be higher than the current estimates considering that there are millions of Android devices not preinstalled with Google Play Store. For instance, Huawei smartphones, Amazon Fire devices, etc. These Android devices could account for a considerable quantum of active Android devices.

This new disclosure means 500 million Android users were added since the 2019 Google I/O Developers Conference. However, 1 billion active users have been added since 2017 when the estimates crossed the 2 billion mark.

The hugely conservative estimate of active Android devices shows the prevalence and growth of Android applications globally. The numbers far eclipsed that of active iOS devices, which Apple put at just above a billion. Android will maintain its leading position in years to come as Google continues to reinvent the wheel of the Android ecosystem.

During the event, Google announced the next-generation Android 12 operating system and rolled out a list of eligible models that will get the beta update. In addition, the versatility of the Android OS continues to be seen with its application to an ever-growing array of solutions from TVs, smartphones, and a bevy of smart home appliances.

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Sony’s Xperia Ace 2 is a Budget smartphone with IP68 Waterproofing

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 20, 2021

Japanese tech giant Sony has officially unveiled the much-touted Xperia Ace 2 smartphone in its home market. The Xperia Ace 2 has been in the news for quite some time, the most recent was an appearance in Google Play Console.

The Sony Xperia Ace 2 can at best be regarded as a budget smartphone and was finally officially listed on the Japanese market. Sony has over the year garnered a reputation for launching compact phones under the Xperia brand but that has not panned out well in recent times. Thus, the company has shifted to a larger, albeit awkward 21:9 aspect ratio which ensures the models stay slim while offering a large display. The Xperia Ace 2 deviates as it packs a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display which is small compared to most phones in the market presently. The display has an HD+ resolution and is covered by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6.

The budget phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, knocking off earlier rumors that the Xperia Ace 2 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chip. Thus, the phone supports 4G LTE connectivity. The processor pairs with 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of internal storage. There is an option of storage expansion via a MicroSD card.

For photography, the smartphone houses an 8MP selfie shooter under the waterdrop notch. It also features a dual-camera setup at the rear which includes a 13MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone which weighs 159g packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor integrated with the power button.

Despite its budget outlook, the Xperia Ace 2 comes with an IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating. It also retains the 3.5mm headphone jack and crams a 4500mAh battery under the hood.

The Xperia Ace 2 is billed to go on sale in Japan on May 28 and will be available in black, white, and blue. The phone is priced at 22,000 yen (about $201).

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Huawei MateBook 16 with 3:2 display, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, and 84Wh battery launched

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 20, 2021

Huawei has announced the MateBook 16 notebook in China. The AMD Ryzen 5000H powered ultrabook sports a sleek design, which features a 3:2 aspect ratio display and a large-sized battery. Here is all the information on the specs and features of the Matebook 16.

Huawei MateBook 16 specifications and features

The Huawei MateBook 16 measures 351 x 254.9 x 17.8mm and weighs 1.99kg. It has a 16-inch IPS panel with super slim bezels around it, which allows it to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of 90 precent. The MateBook 16 supports 1680 x 2520 pixels resolution, 189ppi pixel density, a 3:2 aspect ratio, 1.07 billion colors, a 1500:1 contrast ratio, 300nits brightness, 100 precent RGB color gamut, and 178-degree viewing angle.

The MateBook 16 comes in two CPU versions such as AMD Ryzen 5 5800H and Ryzen 5 5600H. Both offer AMD Radeon graphics, 16 GB of DDR4, and 512 GB of NVMe PCIe SSD storage. It runs on Windows 10 OS and it carries support for multi-screen collaboration for connecting Huawei phones with the MateBook.

It is backed by an 84Wh lithium polymer battery, which can last for up to 3.5 hours once fully charged. The notebook comes with a 135W fast charger. The HD webcam is hidden in one of the function keys available on the keyboard.

The MateBook 16 has a full-sized keyboard, which tags along with a fingerprint scanner and a large-sized touchpad. Its other features include stereo speakers, a pair of microphones, two USB-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, an HDMI port, a 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo port, Bluetooth 5.1, and Wi-Fi 6.

Huawei MateBook 16 pricing and availability

The two variants of the MateBook 16 are priced at 6,299 Yuan (~$978) and 6,799 Yuan (~$1,055), respectively. It comes in Haoyue Silver and Deep Space Gray colors. It is unclear when Huawei will be releasing the MateBook 16 in international markets.

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Huawei Smart Body Fat Scale 3 Pro with improved accuracy launched for ¥499 (~$77)

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 20, 2021

Huawei‘s smartphone business may have plunged into abysmal depths presently but like the company hinted recently, the smartphone arm is just a small part of the sprawling conglomerate. Huawei, Wednesday, announced an avalanche of products ranging from laptop, smart TVs, gaming monitors, earbuds to smartwatch. Huawei equally launched a series of smart home products. One of them is the Huawei Smart Body Fat Scale 3 Pro.

Huawei didn’t just name this a “Pro” model as a stylized name but the body weight scale actually lives up to its billing as an improved model equipped with eight electrodes that is capable of measuring body fat to a high degree of accuracy that is comparable to what obtains on professional products such as the DEXA scan.

In the health circle, body scale are considered to be highly inaccurate as they use bioelectrical impedance and the reading can be affected by factors such as hydration, skin temperature, meal time and exercise. But the Huawei scale 3 Pro instead of using 4 electrodes, is equipped with 8 electrodes with the extra 4 electrodes housed in a retractable handle bar.

Huawei claims the data is very accurate as the upper limbs, lower limbs, and torso are measured, unlike the 4-electrode scale that measures the lower limbs only. The scale can be used by people of various body types from 6 to 80 years old. The device further analysizes the liver fat to help detect any abnormality.

In terms of the design, the Huawei Smart Body Fat Scale 3 Pro features a minimalist but fashionable design that fits in seamlessly into the home. It features an hidden LED display embedded on the tempered glass scale surface. The surface also has a transparent ITO conductive film (electrode) while the body is made of ABS engineering plastic.

The scale is equipped with both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity which can be used to connect and to synchronize the data with the companion app and also to store the user’s data in the cloud. It is powered by three AA batteries which can last for about 360 days assuming the scale is used once daily.

The scale won’t take up too much space as it has a dimension of 320 x 320 x 79mm and weighs just around 2.25kg.

The Huawei Smart Scale 3 Pro is presently available for pre-order at Huawei’s Mall – Vmall and is priced at 499 yuan (~$77). Just like the other products announced, the smart scale will also go on sale on June 1.

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iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition has a 144Hz display and 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 20, 2021

iQOO will be launching the iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition smartphone on May 24 in China. Yesterday morning, the company confirmed that it will arrive with the Snapdragon 870 chipset and UFS 3.1 storage. It also revealed the rear design of the smartphone. Later, it also shared a few more key information on the specs of the Neo5 Vitality Edition.

It is already known through the TENAA listing of the iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition that it will be sporting a 6.57-inch FHD+ OLED panel. IQOO has confirmed that the device will carry support for a 144Hz refresh rate. It also claimed that it will offer an improved viewing experience under sunlight and it will be able to convert low-quality SDR content to HDR level. In addition, it will come with a display enhancement tech called Hawkeye mode.

iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition image — iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition

While the iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition will feature 8 GB of RAM, it can function like an 11 GB RAM smartphone through the memory fusion technology, which uses available storage as virtual memory. The company claimed that the Snapdragon 870 powered handset has managed to record an impressive benchmarking score of 742,444.

The TENAA listing of the phone revealed that it could be available with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of built-in storage. It may come with a front camera of 16-megapixel and a 48-mgeapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system.

The Neo5 Vitality Edition may draw power from a 4,430mAh rated battery. Its 3C appearance revealed that it could be shipping with a 44W charger. The official images of the phone show that it will be arriving in black and white color variants.

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Mysterious Realme phone with Snapdragon 870 chip is in works

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May 20, 2021

A couple of leading smartphone brands such as Xiaomi, Vivo, iQOO, OPPO, Motorola, POCO, and OnePlus have already launched their iterations of Snapdragon 870 powered flagship phones. A fresh leak reveals that Realme could also be planning to launch a flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

Well-known Chinese tipster Ice Universe shared a screenshot of an “About Phone” page of an upcoming Realme phone. As it can be seen, the model number of the mysterious phone has been blurred out in the images. However, the image reveals that it is driven by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, and it runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS.

The SoC is coupled with 12 GB of RAM, and there is an additional 5 GB of virtual memory onboard. It offers native storage of 256 GB. The other details of the smartphone are under wraps. Also, it is unclear when Realme will be announcing this smartphone.

Realme has a couple of other phones waiting in queue to go official. For the global markets, it is said to be working on the Realme 8 Pro 5G and a new phone featuring the all-new Snapdragon 778G 5G. Some reports have claimed that the Realme 8 Pro 5G could be a rebadged version of the Snapdragon 750G SoC powered Realme Q3 smartphone that debuted in April in China.

The RMX3350 that has bagged TENAA and 3C certifications appear to be the Realme GT Neo Flash Edition. This phone is likely to go official on May 24. The RMX3142/3 phone spotted at the same certification sites could be a rebranded version of the OPPO K9 5G. Rumors have it that it may break cover as the Realme V25 in China.

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Apple Watch Series 7 renders show a uniform design across Apple products

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May 20, 2021

Apple appears to be going for the same design language across its devices. The iPhone 12 series, new iPad Pro, and even the new iMac all have a flat design. Now that flat design is coming to its next-gen wearable, the Apple Watch Series 7.

We got our first look at the upcoming smartwatch earlier thanks to the leaker, Jon Prosser, who shared them on the latest episode of Front Page Tech. The renders are said to be based on images and CAD files shared by an insider source.

The Apple Watch Series 7 has ditched the curved frame for a flat one. The left side of the watch which is bare on the Apple Watch Series 6 is now home to two long slits. The right side is still home to the digital crown and the side button.

The renders also show a new mint green color that looks really nice, but there is no confirmation if this will be eventually released. Other colors are silver, blue, black, and red. It remains to be seen if the Apple Watch will get a wide range of color options like the iMac.

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The specs of the Apple Watch Series 7 are currently unknown, however, there are speculations the screen size will remain the same as the current model. We also expect Apple to offer it in different materials such as stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Olympic Games Edition listed on Docomo

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 19, 2021

The Olympic games were supposed to hold last year but the event was postponed. Prior to the quadrennial games being postponed, Samsung had announced a special edition of the Galaxy S20+ for the event. However, the device was eventually canceled due to the postponement. Now Japanese carrier, Docomo, has listed the Galaxy S21 Olympic Games Edition on its official website.

This special edition comes in a new color variant called Phantom Blue (actually looks like a darker shade of purple) and it will be exclusive to Docomo. The carrier’s name is printed on the back as well as the famous Olympics logo. The phone also comes in a special box. The product listing says there are also custom wallpapers, lock screens, and app icons as well as a custom Olympics-themed boot and shutdown animation.

The device can be reserved on Docomo’s online shop now but it won’t be available until early next month. Going by previous years, we expect this special edition will be given to all athletes that attend the games free of charge.

The Galaxy S21 has a 6.2-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with a centered punch hole and Gorilla Glass Victus. The phone has a Snapdragon 888 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of storage. There is a 12MP main camera on the back of the phone along with a 64MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera while a 10MP camera is in front for selfies. The S21 also has a 4000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. Samsung ships it with One UI 3.1 based on Android 11.

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OnePlus 9R OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 update brings May 2021 security patches and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 19, 2021

OnePlus released OxygenOS 11.2.1.1 as the first-ever system update for the OnePlus 9R in mid-April. A month later, the smartphone is now receiving its second system update as OxygenOS 11.2.1.2. The latest update brings updated security patches and some fixes as well as improvements.

Unlike the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro, the OnePlus 9R is limited to India and China. The former variant runs OxygenOS and therefore, the new update is meant for this version of the handset. On the other hand, the latter variant boots ColorOS 11.

According to the official changelog, the OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 update for the OnePlus 9R bumps up the security patch level to May 2021. Further, the update also comes with improvements for overall users experience in OnePlus Games, picture preview smoothness in Gallery, and camera stability as well as shootin performance.

Lastly, the update brings fixes for a number of bugs like abnormal silent notification after muting the media volume, UI issues in Freeform Windows, sync issue with newly saved notes and Shelf, abnormal images issue under Nightscape mode, and other general issues.

OnePlus 9R OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 Official Changelog

System
- Fixed the abnormal silent notification issue after muting the media volume
- Fixed UI issues in Freeform Windows
- Fixed general issues and improved system stability
- Updated Android security patch to 2021.05
Notes
- Fixed the issue that newly saved notes can’t sync to Shelf in time
OnePlus Games
- Improved the overall user experience
Gallery
- Improved picture preview smoothness
Camera
- Improved the camera stability and shooting performance
- Fixed the abnormal image issue under Nightscape mode

Like all OTA system updates, the OnePlus 9R OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 is also being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may take some time to reach every unit.

OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition leaks ahead of launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 19, 2021

The OnePlus Watch is the brand’s first smartwatch. This wearable was announced alongside the OnePlus 9 series. At the end of the launch event, the company teased a Harry Potter Limited Edition for this watch. Now, an APK teardown of the OnePlus Health app confirms the existence of this special variant.

According to an APK teardown of the OnePlus Health v2.1.3 by OxygenUpdater, the OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition indeed exists. As per the findings, this smartwatch will come with six exclusive watch faces.

These watch faces are based on the following six elements from the Harry Potter universe.

Hogwarts
Hogwarts Seal
Gryffindor
Slytherin
Hufflepuff
Ravenclaw

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition. It is a mystery how it will differ from the regular color options (Midnight Black, Moonlight Silver) and when it will be officially announced.

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There’s a high chance it could have a different paintjob like the recently launched OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition. However, we are not sure of it as of now.

Having said that, OnePlus was supposed to launch the OnePlus Watch alongside the OnePlus 8T late last year. Hence, there was also a OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition. But right now, it’s not known whether this special variant will ever see the light of the day.

HONOR 50 series confirmed to come with a Snapdragon 778G chip

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 19, 2021

Qualcomm has a 2-day 5G summit that kicks off today. It is expected to announce new developments and also new partnerships, one of which is with the former Huawei subsidiary, HONOR.

HONOR 50 Series Render Featured 01 — Honor 50 render

A tweet posted by the official Qualcomm account has said that its collaboration with HONOR will be announced at the 5G Summit. The tweet was also retweeted by the official HONOR account.

Stay tuned for more #Qualcomm #HONOR #GoBeyond https://t.co/dhqF0XoTGc

— HONOR (@Honorglobal) May 19, 2021

While we wait for that announcement, the phone maker has confirmed that its upcoming HONOR 50 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G. XDA-Developers reports that the news was announced by Fang Fei, the president of the product line department, HONOR Device Co., Ltd.

“Through close collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, the Snapdragon 778G Mobile Platform will power our brand-new HONOR 50 series, which will set a new design benchmark for HONOR, and deliver a transformative experience for our users.”

Although the above statement says that the HONOR 50 series will be powered by the chipset, there is a chance not all of the models will have this processor. A leak from last month had said that the HONOR 50 will have a Dimensity 1200 processor while the HONOR 50 Pro will have a Snapdragon processor.

The same source revealed that the HONOR 50 will launch this month while the pro version will be announced in July. Until there is an official announcement, it is best to take these dates with a pinch of salt.

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Aqara E1 USB Stick Hub with MIJIA and HomeKit compatibility launched in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 19, 2021

Xiaomi eco-chain company Lumi technology has launched the Aqara E1 USB Stick hub for the Chinese market. The device comes with compatibility with Apple Homekit and Xiaomi’s Mi Home. The launch comes not too long after the device was listed on the Mi Home app.

The Aqara E1 USB Stick Hub is a portable device that does not require a power supply input for its operations, and a built-in plug is absent, unlike its predecessor and a few other similar hubs. This design will come in handy in areas where there is no constant power supply. It can be plugged into a power bank or any other USB port and it will not only function as a hub but can also serve as a Wi-Fi extender to help far-off devices connect seamlessly to an internet router.

However, it is not clear whether the possible devices that can connect via the hub would be outside the Mi Home architecture. A more comprehensive connectivity profile would mean that the device is more versatile. The E1 also features Zigbee 3.0 for enhanced overall performance and power efficiency. The Aqara app also provides connectivity support for the device.

Some functionality is absent in the E1, like the alarm, speaker, buzzer, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Bluetooth drawback is not much of a severe flaw as some of the devices on the Mi Home ecosystem take care of such. The USB Stick hub is compatible with Aqara and MIJIA sensors, buttons, outlets, and switches.

The Aqara E1 is now on sale in China at an affordable price of 119 yuan (~$18). There is no word yet as to when it will be launched for the global market.

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Huawei Children’s Watch 4X New Shining edition with reflective woven straps launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 19, 2021

Huawei just held a smart life conference where it unveiled several products, including the FreeBuds 4, MateBook 16, Huawei Smart Screen SE, Smart Scale Pro, and more. The tech giant also announced the Children’s Watch 4X New Shining edition equipped with the same design and features as the Children’s Watch 4X that was launched last year.

The Huawei Children’s Watch 4X New Shining Edition features a catchy design that aims to arouse children’s curiosity through its illuminating outlook. It comes with an upgraded woven strap capable of reflecting a bit of starlight when the watch is placed under light. This is the major difference it has from the Children’s Watch 4X from last year.

The Children’s Watch 4X New Shining Edition retains the dual-camera setup of its predecessor, packing a 5-megapixel camera on the front and an 8-megapixel shooter on the side.

The camera could be used for taking photographs, slow-motion video recording, and the added face recognition capability. In addition, high definition video calls could be done using the camera, very useful when parents seek to monitor what their child is up to at any instant and view the environment the child is located. WeChat functionality is also available – friends can be easily added by just a shaking action, and you can chat with your friends in private or group chats.

The smartwatch has strong water resistance capability and can withstand an extended period underwater for up to 50 meters. Several activities can be done while the swimming mode is activated, including shooting underwater videos and captions and recording. Other sport modes are also available for the device. Another stand-out feature of the Children’s Watch 4X New Shining Edition is an impressive built-in 11-fold AI positioning system, together with GPS and Huawei’s NLT technology to provide more precise location data for the user. The device also packs a big 800mAh battery with fast charging support that is capable of delivering up to 50% of battery life in just 20 minutes.

There is also support for NFC for contactless payment as well as built-in Xiaodu voice assistant 3.0. The watch arrives with 4G Netcom and VoLTE capabilities compatible with China’s three major telecoms providers – China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom.

The new Huawei Children’s Watch 4X New Shining Edition comes in two colors; Nebula Blue and Nebula Purple. The watch carries a 1398 yuan (~$217) price tag. It is currently available for pre-sale via Huawei Mall, major authorized e-commerce platforms, and Huawei experience stores. The watch will go on sale for the first time on June 1.

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Deal: Get XKJ L900 Pro Mini Drone for $79 (Original Price $150)

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May 19, 2021

AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on XKJ L900 Pro Mini Drone. The Drone which generally retails for $150 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $79.23 only.

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XKJ L900 Pro Mini Drone at $79.23 (after discount)@AliExpress

XKJ L900 Pro Mini Aerial Drone features 4K HD Ultra Clear Dual Cameras and comes with a special One-Click setup function that can be used to set up a specific goal while capturing the image or shooting the video. Basically, with this function, the drone will automatically calculate the aerial route and technical aspects of videography like circling, waypoint flying, etc to get you the pre-determined shot.

The mini drone features gesture recognition function, waypoint flying, smart follow function, 360-degree surround, etc. The drone comes with 360-degree orbit fly shooting that helps you to shoot big scenes at wider angles, and also allows you to specify the waypoint accurately using the app map.

XKJ L900 Pro has a smart and ruggedly designed body battery and comes with a rechargeable remote control.

Generally retailing for $150, you can now buy XKJ L900 Pro Mini Drone for $79.23 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable to the Black Foam Box Bundle ordered from the China Warehouse. The store is offering you multiple bundle options at different prices. So please be sure to check out the bundle and shipping warehouse before you place your order. The above-mentioned deal ends within the next 36 hours. So place your order asap.

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Realme will launch a phone powered by the Snapdragon 778G soon

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 19, 2021

Yesterday, Qualcomm announced a new chipset called the Snapdragon 778G. The 6nm chipset is expected to appear in devices soon, and information reaching us has revealed that Realme will be one of the first manufacturers to launch a phone powered by the chipset.

According to info shared with us by the manufacturer, the Realme phone is codenamed “Quicksilver” and Realme is working closely with Qualcomm on its development.

The specs of the phone are still a mystery at this point and so is the design. Nevertheless, we expect it to pack impressive features.

The Snapdragon 778G is an octa-core processor with Kryo 670 CPU (Cortex-A78) cores clocked at 2.4GHz. It has an Adreno 642L GPU, a Hexagon 770 AI Engine, and a Spectra 570L ISP. The chipset will support displays with resolutions up to FHD+ and refresh rates up to 144Hz.

There is a Snapdragon X53 modem that brings support for mmWave and Sub-6 networks. It also has support for SA and NSA networks. Qualcomm says that the peak download speed goes up to 3.3Gbps. The chip has Qualcomm’s FastConnect 6700 as well as support for Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NavIC. Qualcomm has also added support for aptX Adaptive Audio and Snapdragon Sound technology Suite.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro, Redmi K30 5G receive MIUI 12.5 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 19, 2021

Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 update for the past few weeks. For those unaware, MIUI 12.5 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system with improvements for devices running the MIUI 12. The latest phones to receive this update are Mi CC9 Pro and Redmi K30 5G.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Mi Note 10 Pro Featured — Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro / Mi Note 10 Pro

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is the world’s first smartphone with a 108MP camera. This handset is known as Mi Note 10 in global markets. There’s one more variant of this device called Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition (aka Mi Note 10 Pro). The only difference between the regular and this model is the presence of a different lens for the main camera. Hence, these phones run identical software.

Anyway, the Mi CC9 Pro debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was later updated to Android 10, followed by MIUI 12. Earlier this year, the handset also got the Android 11 update.

Now, the Mi CC9 Pro has started receiving MIUI 12.5 update in China with build number V12.5.2.0.RFDCNXM. The update is being pushed in batches and will be available for all users in the coming days. Similarly, the global variant of this device – Mi Note 10 (Pro) should also get this update in near future.

Redmi K30 5G All Colors Featured — Redmi K30 5G

On the other hand, Redmi K30 5G also launched with MIUI 11 but based on Android 10. The smartphone was updated to MIUI 12, followed by Android 11. Now, it has begun to receive MIUI 12.5 update in China with build number V12.5.2.0.RGICNXM.

The latest system update for Redmi K30 5G is also being seeded out in batches. But unlike the Mi CC9 Pro, this handset was not sold outside China. Hence, it does not have any other regional MIUI build.

Deal: Get Xiaomi Mi Weighing Scale for $27

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May 19, 2021

Xiaomi Mi Scale 2 which generally retails for $30 is now available for $26.66 only at AliExpress.

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Xiaomi Mi Scale 2 at $26.66 @AliExpress

Xiaomi Mi Scale 2

Key Features:

High Precision Manganese Pressure Sensor
Dual-mode: for People and Items
Body Balance Assessment
Ideal Body Weight Assessment
Store info of up to 16 people
Automatic identification of family members
Automatic calculation of baby weight
LED Screen display
White tempered glass
Bluetooth v5.0
Compatible with Mi Fit App

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Huawei FreeBuds 4 arrives with a semi-in-ear design & Active Noise Cancellation

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 19, 2021

During Huawei‘s Full-scene smart life new product launch conference held today, the Huawei FreeBuds 4 was one of the main products unveiled. The wireless earbuds come with active noise cancellation. The FreeBuds 4 is priced at 999 yuan (~$155) and will go on sale on June 1.

In terms of the design, Huawei FreeBuds 4 truly wireless earbuds still use a semi-in-ear design just like FreeBuds 3. Huawei says it collected tens of thousands of 3D human ear model data to create a wearing comfort that meets the needs of more people, making it more comfortable than in-ear headphones. The earbuds are said to fit the user’s ears better and are not stuffy when worn for a long time.

Huawei FreeBuds 4 retains support for active noise cancellation technology, which is more difficult to apply to semi-in-ear headphones. Most of the common active noise reduction headphones use in-ear design, precisely because the in-ear design has better innate sealing. However, to solve this challenge, the FreeBuds 4 adopts the “dual-microphone hybrid noise reduction technology” bringing an excellent noise reduction performance.

In terms of sound quality, Huawei’s FreeBuds 4 uses a classic dynamic speaker structure. It features a liquid crystal composite (LCP) diaphragm that is lighter and more rigid. This takes the headset’s frequency response range up to 40kHz. The bass is also of vivid sound quality.

Further, the FreeBuds 4 is equipped with a high-sensitivity microphone that can record high-fidelity sound with a sampling rate of up to 48 kHz, retaining the rich details of the sound. The microphone also has a powerful noise pickup reduction.

In terms of the smart connection, the FreeBuds 4 supports dual connections with mobile phones, tablets, PCs, watches, and smart screens. For example, when the user is using the tablet to listen to music or watch a movie if a phone call comes in, the tablet will automatically pause the content, and the headset will seamlessly switch to the phone channel. In the Huawei Audio Connection Center, you can switch devices with one key without repeating the tedious operation of disconnecting and connecting before.

Each of the earbuds weighs only 4.1g while the storage box weighs 38g. As for the pricing, the Huawei FreeBuds 4 starts at 999 yuan (~$155) and will be sold via Huawei Mall, Huawei experience stores, major authorized e-commerce, and other retail licensees.

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