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Redmi Note 8 (2021) receives Bluetooth certification, launch seems near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Xiaomi is reportedly working on a phone named the Redmi Note 8 (2021) for select markets. A variant of the phone with model number M1908C3JGG was recently spotted at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification site. The same device has now received approval from the Bluetooth SIG authority. The listing yet again reveals that it is a new device.

The Bluetooth SIG listing of the M1908C3JGG mentions it as the Redmi Note 8. The older Redmi Note 8, which debuted in 2019 carried support for Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. However, its newer version that has appeared at Bluetooth SIG is equipped with Bluetooth 5.2. Hence, it appears to be the 2021 edition of the Redmi Note 8. At present, there is no official information available on its existence.

Redmi Note 8 (2021) Bluetooth SIG

Rumors surrounding it have claimed that the Redmi Note 8 (2021) could be sporting an IPS LCD waterdrop notch screen that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The device could be equipped with the Helio G85 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It may arrive in the market in storage editions such as 64 GB and 128 GB.

The Redmi Note 8 (2021) could be powered by a 4,000mAh battery that may support 22.5W rapid charging. For photography, it may feature a quad-camera system headlined by a 48-megapixel camera. The FCC listing of the Redmi Note 8 (2021) will come loaded with the latest MIUI 12.5.

The Note 8 (2021) is expected to arrive in markets like the EU, Russia, and few other regions. Now that the smartphone has received important certifications, it appears that it may go official later this month or in early June.

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Google Pixel 6 to pack a Periscope camera, concept renders of the sensors leak

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Google is expected to update its Pixel smartphone line with the Pixel 6 series soon. Just a couple of days back, noted tipster Jon Prosser shared some renders of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, giving us a clear glimpse of the design. The design shows the Pixel 6 series will come with a spectacular design different from the previous models. Google Pixel 6 Pro

Right now, the camera lens of the Pixel 6 models has appeared in another leak. The images are said to be concept ones but they are based on insider information that could have emerged out of the production line. The images reveal the presence of three camera sensors onboard the Pixel 6 models. One of the sensors is noticeably a periscope lens. There is what looks like a fourth sensor which the source says is a Spectral/Flicker Sensor.

Going by Jon Prosser’s renders, the Pixel 6 series camera will be housed in a wider module that extends from the left to the right sides and aligned horizontally. This is different from the square-shaped design on the previous models.

The Pixel 6 series is expected to be powered by Google’s custom-made chip codenamed Whitechapel. The models are also expected to arrive with an under-display fingerprint ready. Details of the specs are sketchy at this point but we expect the rumor mill to keep buzzing with new details concerning the Pixel 6. There is also no word yet on when the models will be officially announced.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G could be launching soon

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Multiple reports have revealed that Samsung is working on a successor version for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. Initial reports claimed that it will be called the Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite. The Bluetooth SIG certification that appeared last revealed that it could be arriving in the market as the Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite. Fresh information reveals that this device may launch with the Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G moniker.

A Google Play Console listing of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G has been spotted by My Smart Price. The listing reveals that its screen supports a resolution of 1600 x 256 pixels and it runs on Android 11 OS.

The Geekbench listing of the device that was spotted in the recent past suggested that it could be featuring the Snapdragon 750G and 4 GB of RAM. The Play Console corroborates the processor and RAM of the device and it also confirms the presence of a fingerprint scanner.

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There is no word on the battery capacity of the Tab S7 FE 5G. While it is expected to support 44.5W fast charging, it may ship with a 15W charger. The tablet is expected to offer other features like a 12.4-inch IPS LCD screen, S Pen support, and a dual-camera system. Other reports have revealed that the tablet will be available in 5G, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi-only versions. It may arrive in multiple colors like black, silver, pink, and green.

In related news, Samsung is expected to hold a big event on Aug. 19 to announce three new devices such as the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Z Fold3, and Galaxy Z Flip3. The Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G may not launch along with these devices. Probably, it may go official with the rumored Galaxy Tab A7 Lite in June.

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POCO M3 Pro 5G’s battery capacity, fast charging. and cameras confirmed

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POCO will be announcing the POCO M3 Pro 5G through a global launch event on May 19. Ahead of the launch, the company has been gradually confirming the features of the smartphone. It recently revealed information about its camera and battery.

The POCO M3 Pro 5G will be arriving with a 5,000mAh battery, which will be accompanied by 18W fast charging.  For photography, the device will be equipped with an AI-driven 48-megapixel triple camera system.

Last week, it revealed that the POCO M3 Pro 5G has a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display that delivers a 90Hz refresh rate. A leaked render of the smartphone that emerged last week revealed that its display has a centrally aligned punch-hole.

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POCO M3 Pro 5G | Source: Ishan Agarwal

The POCO M3 Pro 5G will be driven by the Dimensity 700 5G-ready chipset. It will be arriving as POCO’s first M-series smartphone with 5G capabilities. The leaked render also revealed that it will be sporting a unique dual-tone rear design. It will be available in colors like black, yellow, and blue/green.

Several reports have claimed that the POCO M3 Pro 5G will be a rebrand version of the Redmi Note 10 5G, which was announced in global markets in March. Hence, it is expected to offer users 6 GB or 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, a front camera of 8-megapixel, and its rear camera setup may include a pair of 2-megapixel auxiliary cameras for depth effects and macro shots.

There is no word on the pricing of the POCO M3 Pro 5G. However, it seems that it could be arriving in the market as one of the most affordable 5G smartphones.

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Top stories from last week: Zenfone 8, POCO UI, a new Redmi Note 8, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, Dimensity 900, Pixel 6 series, Meizu Watch, and more

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If you missed out on the important announcements in the mobile tech industry, here’s your chance to bring yourself up to speed with our roundup of the week’s top stories.

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ASUS launches Zenfone 8 series

ASUS announced the Zenfone 8 series last week. Featuring two phones – the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip, ASUS is targeting two different demographics with its new phones. If you want a compact flagship device, the Zenfone 8 is for you and if you want a phone that will turn heads when you try to take a selfie in public, then the Zenfone 8 Flip is the device to go for.

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POCO UI is coming

POCO started as a sub-brand of Xiaomi but is now an “independent” brand. Its phones run a slightly tweaked version of MIUI out of the box but that may change soon as the company plans to launch its own UI which will be called POCO UI. It will still be an off-shoot of MIUI but with more features exclusive to POCO devices. POCO has also revealed it has no intention to launch an Android One phone.

 

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A new Redmi Note 8?

The Redmi Note 8 was a pretty popular device, selling more than 10 million units. According to new info that surfaced last week, it appears Redmi plans to launch a new version of the phone with new specs. This new version has been seen at the FCC and is expected to launch as the Redmi Note 8 (2021). It is also expected to have a high refresh rate display, a MediaTek chipset, and a 4000mAh battery.

 

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Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro

Xiaomi announced a new pair of TWS earbuds last week and it comes with a new naming scheme. Unlike its other wireless earbuds that are sold under the Mi True Wireless line, this new one arrives as the FlipBuds Pro and it is one of its most premium ones yet.

 

MediaTek

MediaTek unveils the Dimensity 900

MediaTek has a new chipset. The Dimensity 900 is a 6nm processor with Cortex-A78 cores and Cortex-A55 cores. The 5G chipset will power mid-range 5G devices from various manufacturers including OPPO, Vivo, and Redmi.

 

First look at Google’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

If you didn’t like that Google used the same design for the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5, then the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro should excite you. We got our first look at the upcoming phones last week and they bring an entirely new design to the Pixel line.

 

Meizu Watch

Meizu Watch

We thought Meizu would launch its smartwatch alongside the Meizu 18 series but that didn’t happen. An alleged render of the wearable surfaced a few days ago and it has a familiar design.

 

OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition

OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition

OnePlus has announced a special edition of the OnePlus Watch. The OnePlus Watch Colbalt Limited Edition is made from more premium materials such as sapphire glass, a cobalt alloy frame, and leather straps. Of course, it costs more too.

 

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PlayStation 5′ DualSense controller gets two new colors

The DualSense 5 controller for the PlayStation 5 now comes in two new colors, bringing the available color options to three. The new colors are Midnight Black and Cosmic Red and are scheduled to go on sale next month.

 

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Poll of The Week: Zenfone 8 or Zenfone 8 Flip?

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Habeeb Onawole
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Last week, ASUS announced its new flagship phones – the Zenfone 8 and the Zenfone 8 Flip. Save for the Snapdragon 888 inside these devices, the two phones are quite different.

While the Zenfone 8 is compact and has a design similar to that of the average phone in 2021, the Zenfone 8 Flip is much bigger and keeps the flip camera design of the Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7 series. There are other differences too such as an IP68 rating, audio jack, dual cameras, and a 120Hz refresh rate on the Zenfone 8 while the Zenfone 8 Flip has a lower 90Hz refresh rate, no waterproof rating or audio jack, but packs motorized triple rear cameras that double as the front-facing cameras, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, and a bigger battery capacity.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which of these two flagships you prefer. Is it the Zenfone 8 or the Zenfone 8 Flip? Please take the poll and also share a comment telling us why you prefer one over the other.

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LG Velvet 2 Pro with pressure-sensitive power and volume buttons appears online

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Habeeb Onawole
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LG confirmed it was shutting down its smartphone business last month. Following that announcement, we have seen some of the devices it had planned for release surface on the internet such as the LG Rollable and the LG V70. Now, it is the turn of the LG Velvet 2 Pro, a device that should have launched as the successor to the LG Velvet announced a year ago.

The LG Velvet 2 Pro (let’s hope we get to see the standard version soon) is actually a finished device that is being sold only to LG employees in South Korea according to Tron (@FrontTron) who shared images and details of the phone on Twitter. He adds that there are approximately 3000 units available and employees are limited to just two units which they can not resell.

LG Velvet 2 Pro
LG Velvet 2 Pro in Beige | Image source: Tron (@FrontTron)

The selling price for the phone is stated to be about $170 which is definitely a fraction of what the phone would have sold for if it actually launched. It will come with 2 official jelly cases.

One of the images shows the LG Velvet 2 Pro has a similar design to the original. The Raindrop camera style has been retained but now all three cameras protrude unlike the LG Velvet that has only one of its cameras protruding. The back is curved and obviously made of glass and we can catch a glimpse of the gold-plated frame. According to the leaker, this color variant is called Beige and there are two others – Black which has a gossy finish and Bimetallic Bronze which has a matte finish.

The LG Velvet 2 Pro has a curved display with a camera in the center. Sorry to (not) disappoint but it is a U-shaped notch like we have on the first-gen model. While the specs of the phone are unknown, it has been revealed that the phone ditches physical buttons (power and volume control) for pressure-sensitive ones.

The source has revealed that LG will not provide software updates for the device which is not surprising considering the device never launched. However, those who purchase it will get about 6 months of after-sales service or for the period parts are in stock.

 

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New leak reveals the Nord N1 5G will launch as OnePlus Nord CE 5G

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Habeeb Onawole
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Back in February, it was revealed that the successor to the OnePlus midrange phone, the Nord N10 5G smartphone will launch as the Nord N1 5G. Now, the source has posted another leak that says the phone will go by a different name – Nord CE 5G.

According to a tweet by Max Jambor, the Nord CE 5G is the name of the smartphone that will succeed the Nord N10 5G. Apparently, OnePlus decided to do a last-minute name change.

The new name is even weirder as folks will agree that a successor to a phone called the Nord N10 5G should arrive as either the Nord N11 5G or Nord N20 5G. Surprisingly, what we are getting is the Nord CE 5G. The leak didn’t reveal what the CE stands for, so your guess is as good as ours.

The specs of the Nord CE 5G are still unknown but we expect it to be an affordable 5G phone like the Nord N10 5G.

The Nord N10 5G has a 6.49-inch FHD+ 90Hz display with a hole in the screen for the selfie camera. It is powered by a Snapdragon 690 processor and has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot. The phone has a 64MP quad-camera setup along with a fingerprint scanner on the back, a 16MP front-facing camera, an audio jack, a 4300mAh battery capacity, and support for 30W fast charging. It is sold in a single color variant – Midnight Ice – but we hope its successor comes in more color options.

 

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Next Week in Tech: Honor Play5, Infinix Hot 10S, POCO M3 Pro, Nubia Z30, Google I/O, and more

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While this week had some key announcements, the coming week will be packed with even more as brands such as Honor, POCO, Nubia, Huawei, and Google all have events scheduled. Here is a roundup of what to expect in the third week of May.

 

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Honor Play5 – May 18

Honor will announce the Play5 in China on Tuesday, May 18. Honor has confirmed that the mid-range 5G smartphone will have quad rear cameras that include a  64MP main sensor. We also know that it will have a waterdrop notch as seen in the official poster above.

 

Google I/O 2021

Google I/O 2021

Google’s annual developer conference will kick off on Tuesday, May 18. The two-day all-virtual event will see the tech giant announce Android 12 and a bunch of new features and services it has been working on. There are speculations it may also announce the Pixel Buds A wireless earbuds.

 

POCO M3 Pro 5G launch date

POCO M3 Pro 5G – May 19

POCO will announce the POCO M3 Pro 5G at a global online event on Wednesday, May 19. The mid-range 5G phone will have a Dimensity 700 5G processor, an AMOLED display with a high refresh rate, and 48MP triple rear cameras.

 

Huawei

Huawei  – May 19

Huawei has a launch event scheduled for May 19 during which it will announce a handful of products. Among the lineup are monitors, a smart display, the FreeBuds 4 TWS earbuds, a smart scale, and a children’s smartwatch.

 

Infinix Hot 10S

Infinix Hot 10S – May 20

The Infinix Hot 10S will make its way to India on May 20. The Helio G85-powered phone already launched in some other markets such as Indonesia. It has a large 6.8-inch HD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a massive 6000mAh battery, and a 48MP triple camera setup.

 

Nubia Z30 Pro

Nubia Z30 series – May 20

The Nubia Z30 series will be announced on Thursday, May 20. So far, we expect there will be two devices – the Nubia Z30 itself and the Nubia Z30 Pro. It has been reported that the latter will have an under-display front-facing camera, an AMOLED display, and four rear cameras with 100x hybrid zoom.

 

Vivo TWS 2 Design

Vivo TWS 2 – May 20

Vivo will announce its second-generation earbuds on May 20. The Vivo TWS 2 will launch as the successor to the Vivo TWS that was announced in 2019 and it is expected to bring improvements in multiple areas.

 

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Huawei and Leica’s partnership will end with the P50 series

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Huawei P9 launched as the first phone borne from Huawei and Leica’s partnership. Since the 2016 flagship was released, both companies have worked together on several more Huawei phones that have set a high standard for mobile phone photography. New info says that the partnership will come to an end this year.

It has been revealed by Teme (@RODENT950) that the upcoming Huawei P50 series will be the last project that will have the German camera company’s branding.

In a separate tweet, the leaker also mentioned that the partnership between both companies has fallen from software and hardware input from Leica to just branding. We can deduce this to mean that there is practically no Leica technology in the upcoming Huawei P50 series phones and all we will be getting is the “Co-Engineered With Leica” tag line we are familiar with. This line will now merely denote that the phone has impressive cameras.

Leica is said to be looking for a new phone company to partner with but it seems it has already found. Renders of the upcoming Sharp AQUOS R6 that were leaked last week show that the phone has the “Co-Engineered With Leica” tag line, confirming that Leica and Sharp already have an ongoing partnership. It remains to be seen if this is long-term or a one-time thing.

It is no surprise that Huawei and Leica are parting ways. Huawei’s mobile phone business is on a lifeline already as a result of the US ban. It has also been the worst hit with the ongoing chip shortage. So with a thinning product lineup, there is no sense in the partnership being sustained.

 

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Mural outside Samsung store mentions the Galaxy Note21 5G

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Samsung stated back in March that it will not be announcing a new Galaxy Note smartphone this year. The news, while expected due to multiple earlier leaks, broke the hearts of several fans of the Note series. However, an image that is circulating on the web is giving fans hope that there will be a Galaxy Note21.

The photo is of a mural said to have been taken outside an official Samsung Store. One Twitter user confirmed it is the Samsung Hongdae Mega Store, one of Samsung’s biggest stores in South Korea. The mural which is of a large Google “G” logo on a white background has the names of several Samsung Galaxy products.

Some of the listed products include the Galaxy Z Fold2, the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 5G, Galaxy Book Flex, Galaxy Book Ion, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Tab Active3, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy Z Flip, and several more.

While all of the aforementioned products have been released, there are two devices that show up in the image that are yet to be announced and they are the Galaxy Note21 5G and the Galaxy Note 21 Ultra 5G. The appearance of these two devices on the mural has led to speculations that Samsung may eventually announce new Galaxy Note phones. However, there are others who believe that the series is dead regardless of what the image shows.

We do not think Samsung will release the Galaxy Note 21 series this year. We have not heard anything about the development of the phones, and considering that we are less than three months away from when they should launch, it means they are actually not in development.

 

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Get Realme GT 5G for $499 at Giztop

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Attention Readers!

Realme GT 5G which generally retails at $599 is now available for $499 only at Giztop. 

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The 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 888 Octa processor and a triple rear camera setup of 64MP + 8MP + 2MP. The smartphone features a 16MP selfie camera. The impressive and creative design on Realme GT is complimented with a dedicated GT mode which leapfrogs your gaming performance with enhanced images, 4D-in-game vibrations, dynamic sound effect, etc. 

Realme GT 5G

Fueled by a 4000mAh large battery, the smartphone supports 65W fast charging that can charge your phone from scratch to 100% in just 35 minutes. The phone comes in two memory variants viz: 8GB-128GB and 12GB -256GB.

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Generally retailing at $599 you can now buy Realme GT 5G from Giztop at a discounted price of $499. Please note that this price is applicable on the 8GB + 128GB variant only and the final price may vary as per your variant and color. So get your discounted smartphone asap. 

 

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Deal: Get Rollme S08 Smartwatch for $119.98 (Coupon)

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AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on Rollme S08 Smartwatch. The watch which generally retails for $170 is now available for a discounted price of $119.98 (via a $20 coupon: FB38XV8JSY8Q ).

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Rollme S08 Smartwatch at $119.98 (after discount)@AliExpress

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Rollme S08 Smartwatch comes with a 1.69” IPS display with 450*450 resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection. The watch features a durable and scratch-resistant reflective ceramic bezel and an optimized 8MP camera which can be used for facial id unlocking and video calls through third-party apps like WhatsApp and Messenger.  

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The IP68 certified Smartwatch is waterproof for up to 50m and 48 hours. The smartwatch also features an 8MP side camera to capture your precious moments and comes with a huge 3560mAh battery that gives you 5 days of battery life on a single charge which takes about 1.5 hours.

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Other interesting features include 4G LTE band support, 9 sports mode, and smart functions like a heart rate monitor, pedometer, voice search, music player, voice assistant, etc.

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Generally retailing for $170, AliExpress is giving out Rollme S08 for $139.98. But for a limited period, you can get an additional discount of $20 by using the coupon code: FB38XV8JSY8Q. Thus you have to pay just $119.98 to get Rollme S08 smartwatch. So place your order asap, before the deal expires.

 

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ASUS Zenfone 8 will receive at least two major OS upgrades

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Earlier this week, ASUS announced its 2021 flagship phones for the Zenfone line. The compact Zenfone 8 and the Zenfone 8 Flip feature Snapdragon 888 processors and run Android 11 out of the box. While ASUS didn’t say anything about software support during the launch, new details have surfaced regarding that.

According to The Verge, ASUS revealed that it will provide at least two major OS updates for the Zenfone 8. This means that the new flagship will get updated to Android 12 and also receive an update to Android 13 when it is announced. The Taiwanese manufacturer will also provide security updates for the same duration which is about two years.

ASUS Zenfone 8 Featured

It appears that ASUS is sticking to the same plan it used for the Zenfone 6. When it announced the 2019 flagship which launched with Android 9 Pie out of the box, it promised that it will get updated to Android Q (Android 10) and Android R (Android 11). It kept that promise as it released Android 10 for the phone in November 2019 and Android 11 in December 2020.  As you can see, both stable updates arrived just a few months after the new version was released, so we can expect the same for the Zenfone 8. However, three years of OS and security updates would have been better considering that is what other major brands are offering for their flagships.

The Zenfone 8 has a 5.9-inch FHD+ display with a hole at the top left corner for a 12MP selfie camera. It comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is a 64MP camera on the back along with a 12MP ultrawide angle camera that can also take macro shots. ASUS has added an audio jack at the top, stereo speakers, IP68 rating, and a 4000mAh battery under the hood with support for 30W fast charging.

 

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Lenovo Go wireless charging mouse, 65W power bank launched

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A couple of days back, Lenovo announced a new sub-brand called Lenovo Go. According to the official press release, the company will be selling a wide variety of PC accessories designed for ‘mobile productivity and ‘hybrid workforce’ under this brand. As of now, the Chinese tech giant has introduced two products, namely Lenovo Go Wireless Multi-Device Mouse and Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank (20,000 mAh).

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Lenovo Go Wireless Multi-Device Mouse

As the name suggests, the newly announced Lenovo Go Wireless Multi-Device Mouse can be paired with up to three devices. Users can switch between the paired devices by simply clicking on a dedicated button for this purpose.

The mouse not only has Bluetooth 5.0 but also comes with a 2.4GHz wireless USB Type-C receiver. The official spec sheet mentions that this product is only compatible with Microsoft Windows and Google Chrome OS. But since it features Bluetooth, it should work will almost all devices, including Android smartphones and tablets, iPads, iPhones, and many more.

Further, the mouse features three buttons (left, right, scroll wheel) and a Nordic IC (52810). It supports on-the-fly adjustable DPIs (2400, 1600, 800) and can be used on any surface, thanks to a blue optical sensor.

The mouse is backed by a 380mAh battery, which the company claims to last for about 2 months on a full charge. As for charging, the mouse supports USB Type-C wired charging and Qi wireless charging.

Lastly, the Lenovo Go Wireless Multi-Device Mouse measures 100 x 62 x 34mm in dimensions and comes in two colors (Storm Grey, Thunder Black). It is priced at $59.99 and will be available from June 2021 in the US. 

Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank (20,000 mAh)

The new Lenovo Go Power Bank has a 20,000mAh capacity. The accessory uses a 4-cell battery (5,000mAh each). Another highlight of this product is that it supports up to 65W fast charging.

It comes with two USB Type-C ports and a single USB Type-A port. The former ports support various output rates like 65W (20V/3.25A), 45W (15V/3A), 18W (9V/3A), and 15W (5V/3A). Whereas, the latter is limited to 18W.

Further, the two USB Type-C ports also support input up to 100W. Hence, the power bank can be charged quickly with a high-capacity charger.

The accessory can charge up to three devices at a time. Additionally, the power bank itself can be recharged while charging two devices.

 Officially, it is said to be compatible with Lenovo and ThinkPad laptops with USB-C 65W power and below power. But it should work with almost all other products, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, and handheld gaming consoles from other brands.

The power bank has an integrated USB Type-C cable, a physical button to turn on/off, and LED indicators. It measures 170 x 72 x 23mm in dimensions, weighs 390g, and comes in two colors (Thunder Black, Storm Grey).

Last but not least, Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank (20,000 mAh) is priced at $89.99 and will be available for June 2021 in the US.

 

 

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Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 ANC earphones unveiled in India

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Popular accessory maker and audio brand Soundcore by Anker has announced the release of its truly wireless earbuds for the Indian market. The Soundcore Life Dot 2 ANC TWS earbuds have a functional, active noise cancellation technology, coupled with dust and waterproof capabilities via its IPX4 rating.

There is a hybrid active noise cancellation technology on display with the Life Dot 2 TWS earbuds. The two approaches to active noise cancellation on the gadget are targeted active noise-canceling and multi-mode noise cancellation. Both techniques combine to effectively mask up to 90% of the noise in the environment. There are currently three noise cancellation modes – transport, outdoor and indoor.

These ANC modes are tailored to adapt to the environmental conditions specified by each mode. This ensures that at all times the user will enjoy quality audio output with minimal interference. The earbuds also come with customize touch controls via the Soundcore app which allows the device to adjust the sound profile to suit your tunes.

There are six microphones in the TWS earbuds, which guarantees high-quality audio output during voice calls. The earbuds have an extended battery life of about 35 hours on a full charge when used with the charging case. An added feature of the Life Dot 2 ANC TWS earbuds is the fast charging functionality of its battery.Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 ANC earphones

Gopal Gopal Jeyaraj, Country Head, Anker Innovations, in a public statement on the launch, said that the company continues to enjoy positive feedback after the launch of its two latest ANC earbuds. The feedback has motivated the company to continue offering value for money spent on its devices.

Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 ANC TWS earbuds is priced at Rs. 7999 (~$110) and is available on Flipkart India.

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Samsung Galaxy A11 gets Android 11 (One UI Core 3.1) update

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The Galaxy A11 is one of the many budget smartphones launched by Samsung in the first half of 2020. The device debuted with Android 10-based One UI Core 2.x. Now, a year after its release, the handset has started receiving the Android 11 update.

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The Android 11 update for the Samsung Galaxy A11 arrives as One UI Core 3.1. According to SamMobile, the update is currently live in Panama with firmware version A115MUBU2BUE1.

Apart from bringing new features and UI design, the latest system update for this yesteryear budget smartphone also bumps up the security patch level to May 2021.

Like any other OTA system update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. But it should be available for all users around the world in the coming days. Users can navigate to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their phone has received the update.

Samsung is committed to providing at least four years of security patches for the Galaxy A11. Hence, the device should receive software updates until 2024. 

However, the handset is not eligible for three generations of Android updates. But that does not mean it won’t receive Android 12 since Samsung is known for delivering at least two Android updates for most of its smartphones.

 

 

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realme 7i receives Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) stable update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The realme 7i is a cheaper version of the vanilla realme 7. The smartphone debuted with realme UI based on Android 10. The company released the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 Early Access update for this handset in February. Now, three months later, the phone has started receiving the stable update.

realme 7i Android 11 realme UI 2.0 Stable Update

OEMs have been rolling out Android 11 update to their eligible devices since late last year. But some companies have been struggling to deliver the update though they have a huge customer base and brand presence in multiple markets. Oujia brands OnePlus and realme are two such companies.

For those unaware, realme has been running the Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) beta program since September. But the brand has managed to provide the stable update to only a handful of devices.

The latest handset to join this elite list is the realme 7i. According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the Android 11 stable update for this smartphone arrives with firmware version RMX2103_C.05.

As per the brand, users should be on either of these three firmware builds to receive the realme UI 2 .0 update via OTA.

  • RMX2103_A.41
  • RMX2103_A.43
  • RMX2103_A.47

If users are not satisfied with the realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update on their realme 7i, then they can roll back to realme UI (Android 10) using the rollback package. However, this process will wipe the phone’s internal storage,

 

 

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POCO M3 Pro 5G confirmed to arrive with 90Hz display, Dimensity 700

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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POCO will be holding a global launch event on May 19 to announce the POCO M3 Pro 5G smartphone. The event will begin at 20:00 GMT+8 and it will be streamed live through POCO’s Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube channels. Ahead of the launch, the company has confirmed the display and chipset of the POCO M3 Pro 5G.

The official posters released by the brand reveals that the POCO M3 Pro 5G has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ resolution supporting screen. The DotDisplay (centrally aligned punch-hole) will offer a 90Hz refresh rate. The DynamicSwitch feature will allow the device to automatically adjust the refresh rate depending on the content.

The 7nm Dimensity 700 chipset by MediaTek will be present under the hood of the M3 Pro 5G. The inclusion of this chipset suggests that it could be debuting as one of the cheapest 5G phones in the market. Also, it will POCO’s first M-series smartphone to carry support for 5G connectivity.

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POCO M3 Pro 5G | Source: Ishan Agarwal

The leaked renders of the smartphone revealed that it will be sporting a two-tone design on the back. The black-colored vertical camera portion has the POCO branding, and an LED flash assisted 48-megapixel triple camera system. The handset will be available in three colors like black, yellow, and blue.

Rumors surrounding the POCO M3 Pro 5G revealed it could be rebranded version of the Redmi Note 10 5G. The Redmi phone offers specs like a 90Hz 6.5-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, Dimensity 700 chipset, 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB / 128 GB of storage, an 8-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

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Realme GT Neo Flash Edition likely to debut this month, details leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Realme GT Neo was announced in April in China as the world’s first phone powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset. The GT series also includes the Snapdragon 888 powered Realme GT flagship, which was announced earlier this year. Fresh information reveals that the company could be working on a third GT series handset called the Realme GT Neo Flash Edition. It is expected to offer better specs than the Realme GT Neo.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Realme GT Neo Flash Edition will break cover within this month. It appears the upcoming Flash Edition mainly differs in the charging department as compared to the GT Neo handset.

The  Realme GT Neo has a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery, which carries support for 50W fast charging. The tipster claims that the Realme GT Neo Flash Edition will have the same battery, but it will come with support for the faster 65W rapid charging technology. The other specs are expected to remain the same on the Flash Edition.

Realme GT Neo
Realme GT Neo

He added that the Realme GT Neo Flash Edition will have the same design as the GT Neo. However, it will be available in a new color and its thickness will increase to 9.1mm. In comparison, the GT Neo has a thickness of 8.4mm.

A new device with the model number RMX3350 has recently appeared in the database of the TENAA certification site. The device has a 6.43-inch display, and it runs on Android 11 OS. One of the capacities of its dual-cell battery is mentioned as 2,200mAh and the device measures 158.5 x 73.3 x 9.1mm. The other specs and images of the phone have not appeared yet at TENAA. It has been spotted with a 65W charger at the 3C certification. These specs suggest that it could be a Realme GT Neo Flash Edition smartphone.

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