Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot AI Robot Vacuum Cleaner launched in Korea

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Apr 30, 2021

Samsung has unveiled the Bespoke Jet Bot AI Robot Vacuum Cleaner designed to significantly improve home cleaning duties. The robot vacuum cleaner features enhanced capabilities for object recognition and adopts artificial intelligence (AI) technology which significantly improves the performance as well.

The Bespoke Jet Bot AI is capable of recognizing objects at the highest level and this is possible by pre-learning over 1 million images based on deep learning. It can distinguish several household appliances and furnitures such as TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, beds, sofas,and others. The improvements ensure the robot cleaner can also recognise small objects such as pet poop, socks, electric wires, and glass cups.

The Jet Bot AI is embbed with Intel’s AI solution known as Intel Movidius which provides an excellent object recognition. In addition, it packs the ‘Active Stereo Camera’ type 3D sensor which is a industry-first. The sensor can detect all obstacles from a distance of 1cm and above.

Further, the Samsung Jet Bot AI is equipped with two cameras that not only recognize space and objects in 3D like people but also shoot additional pattern beams. This enables sophisticated obstacle detection and spatial recognition even in situations where recognition is difficult with only the camera.

In addition, it can detect surrounding features in three dimensions at a distance of up to 1m and up to 60 degrees left and right, so it is possible to quickly and accurately identify the structure of the house for mapping the cleaning route and to detect low obstacles that are only 1cm in height.Like all known robot vacuum cleaners around, the Jet Bot AI features a LiDAR sensor similar to that used in self-driving cars. It can successfully navigate around by selecting the optimal route according to the spatial characteristics.

The robot also supports voice command as users can designate the desired area to clean with a simple voice prompt such as “Clean around the TV.” This also includes setting the areas that you need the robot to exclude. This voice prompt and other features can be selected from the SmartThings app.

Yet another amazing feature is the ability of the vacuum cleaner to automatically detect the floor type and adjust the cleaning intensity accordingly. It also automatically empties the dust bin when it is filled even if the cleaning is not completed. After cleaning, the vacuum cleaner returns to the docking station where it is charged.

Apart from cleaning duties, the Jet Bot AI can be used to monitor the pet left at home in real time. The robot is programmed to detect abnormal signs or behaviors such as bad barking or not moving for a long time and notify the user. It also features a built-in speaker and music player that can play music for the pet. Samsung partnered with a Korean pet app outfit known as Ajinyangi to pre-install 20 different songs that can be played at random. The feature is operated using Samsung Card and is available for free to Samsung SmartThings pet service users. In addition, owners can also view video content containing various information from pet health counsellor and veterinarian Seol Chae-hyun for free via the SmartThings Pet Care Service.

The Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot AI comes in five colors: Misty White, Satin Pink, Satin Blue, Soft Greenery, and Soft Sun Yellow. The product is priced at 1.59 million won (~$1,433). There is no indication if this robot vacuum will be available outside South Korea.

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Sony finally launches the Playstation 5 in China, months after the US launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 30, 2021

In November last year, Sony released the Playstation 5 in the US. Since then, the gaming console has gone on sale with the product always running out of stock as a result of the prevailing chip shortage that is bedeviling the entire tech industry. Sony revealed in February this year that it will launch the console in the world’s second-largest market – China between April and June. As expected, that launch has now happened. Sony, on Thursday, officially released the PS5 console for the Chinese market.

This is a welcomed development as it will further boost the sales of the console which already happens to be the top-selling Playstation console yet in the US despite the scarcity. It will also afford gaming enthusiasts in China the opportunity to get the console at the official price. Since the PS5 release, scalpers have consistently preyed on intending buyers in China by selling the console at neck-breaking prices after importing from Hong Kong or Japan.

The Playstation 5 console is expected to go n sale in China and it will retail for 3,899 yuan ($603) for the disc version while the digital-only PS5 will retail for 3,099 yuan ($479). The prices are higher than those of the US which starts at $399.

Sony also disclosed that it would release at least three games for the Chinese market. The games include Sackboy, Ratchet and Clank, and Genshin Impact, a popular title developed by a Chinese software developer.

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Honor Play 5 full specifications leaked, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 30, 2021

Yesterday, GSMArena shared a leaked render of the upcoming Honor Play 5 smartphone. Today, popular tipster Digital Chat Station has shared the entire specifications of the device. He claimed that the Play 5 will be launching soon in China.

The tipster revealed that the Honor Play 5 engineering prototype is equipped with a 6.53-inch OLED panel that supports a Full HD+ resolution. The device measures 7.46mm in thickness and weighs 179 grams.

The Dimensity 800U chipset is present under the hood o the Honor Play 5. The device is backed by a 3,800mAh battery that supports 66W rapid charging. The rear camera setup of the device has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel secondary lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors. The other details of the smartphone are under wraps.

The leaked render that emerged yesterday revealed that its display features a waterdrop notch. The back panel of the phone has a rectangle-shaped camera module. The edges of the phone appear flat, and it features a SIM card slot on the left edge and a microphone on the top edge.

The volume buttons could be present on the right side of the Play 5. It is unclear whether the phone has a side-facing fingerprint scanner or whether it is embedded under the screen. Also, the leakster did not utter anything on the pricing of the phone. It is expected to cost higher than the recently announced Honor Play 5T Youth, which was introduced with a pricing of 1,299 Yuan (~$200). The smartphone is likely to go official by early May in China.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite vs Moto G40 Fusion vs OPPO F19 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 29, 2021

If you do not need 5G and you want to save a lot of money while getting a perfect phone, you still have a lot of choices even in 2021. An example is the 4G variant of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite which has nothing to envy to the 5G version if we exclude the 5G support. But is it the best mid-ranger you can get right now or there are other devices at the same level which you can consider? We decided to pick two devices that we define at the same level as the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite in order to answer to this question: the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion and the OPPO F19 Pro.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G vs Motorola Moto G40 Fusion vs OPPO F19 Pro

	Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G	Motorola Moto G40 Fusion	OPPO F19 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	160.5 x 75.7 x 6.8 mm, 157 grams	169.6 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm, 225 grams	160.1 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm, 172 grams
DISPLAY	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.8 inches, 1080 x 2460p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, octa-core 2.3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, octa-core 2.3 GHz	Mediatek Helio P95, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11	Android 11, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 64 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	4250 mAh, fast charging 33W	6000 mAh, fast charging 20W	4310 mAh, fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant (IP53)	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

If you desire the best design, you should opt for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite: one of the reasons why you should make this choice is the fact that it is incredibly thin and lightweight. It has a thickness of just 6.8 mm and a weight of 157 grams. Further, it is dust resistant and splash resistant with the IP53 certification. The OPPO F11 Pro is thin and lightweight too, but less than the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. On the other hand, it has a more compact body due to the presence of a smaller display. The Motorola Moto G40 Fusion is a big phablet with a not outstanding design.

Display

The most advanced display is the one offered by the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite: it is an AMOLED panel that is able to show one billion colors with the HDR10 certification and the Full HD+ resolution. It sports a diagonal of 6.55 inches and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The second place goes to the OPPO F19 Pro: it has an AMOLED panel as well, but it lacks the HDR certification, it does not show one billion colors and it does not have a high refresh rate. The Motorola Moto G40 Fusion has a 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10, but it comes with an IPS panel with less impressive image quality.

Hardware/Software

If you want the most stunning hardware, go for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. It is powered by the Snapdragon 732G mobile platform paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The Motorola Moto G40 Fusion has a Snapdragon 732G too, but unfortunately, it offers just 6 GB of RAM in its high-end configuration. With the OPPO F19 Pro, you get the Mediatek Helio P95 which is built with a worse 12 nm production process and is definitely inferior to the Snapdragon 732G, but you can get up to 256 GB of internal storage instead of just 128 GB.

Camera

All of these phones come with pretty nice cameras and they offer similar levels of photo quality. The OPPO F19 Pro has a 48 MP main camera with a brighter f/1.7 focal aperture for better shots in low light conditions. But with Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite and Motorola Moto G40 Fusion, you get a great 64 MP main sensor capturing a great level of detail, as well as 120 fps video recording with 4K resolution.

Battery

The best battery phone is the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion with its mammoth 6000 mAh battery. It has slower charging, but its battery life is much better than Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite and OPPO F19 Pro. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite takes the silver medal: despite having a smaller capacity than OPPO F19 Pro, it has a more efficient chipset.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G vs Motorola Moto G40 Fusion vs OPPO F19 Pro: Price

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is priced at about €299/$362, Motorola Moto G40 Fusion costs about €180/$218, and OPPO F19 Pro starts from €240/$290 (prices vary depending on the region). The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is the most advanced device here, but the huge battery of the Motorola Moto G40 Fusion and its wide display makes it very attractive for a lot of power users.

Read More: Redmi Note 10 vs Note 10 Pro vs Note 10 Pro Max: Specs Comparison

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G vs Motorola Moto G40 Fusion vs OPPO F19 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G

PROS

IP53 dust resistant and splash resistant
Great AMOLED display
Stereo speakers
IR blaster
Thinner and lighter

CONS

Nothing particular

Motorola Moto G40 Fusion

PROS

Wider display
120 Hz refresh rate
Biggest battery
Water repellent

CONS

IPS display

OPPO F19 Pro

PROS

Up to 256 GB storage
AMOLED display
Pretty good cameras
In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

Inferior hardware

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Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha quietly launched in the US for $849

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 29, 2021

Samsung has seen a flurry of activities this month with the release of a range of premium and budget products across several segments of its businesses. Just yesterday, the company announced the Galaxy Book, Book Pro, Book Pro 360, and Galaxy Book Odyssey. The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha notebook was apparently quietly released as well and it is presently up for pre-order in the US for $849.

Just like the Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360, the Book Flex2 Alpha also comes in two display sizes – 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch models. The Book Flex2 Alpha is powered by Intel’s Core i5 or Core i7 11th generation processor and offers a lot of exciting functionalities and features.

The base 13.3-inch model is available for pre-order at $849 and boasts 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, while the 15.6-inch model has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Samsung is yet to release any information about the price of the 15.6-inch model at this time, but the first set of deliveries will start shipping by May 17.

In terms of the features, the screen of the Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha can rotate a full 360 degrees. It utilizes a QLED panel and the laptop offers up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage for the 15.6-inch model. The notebook also comes preloaded with lots of impressive packages including Samsung Gallery, Notes, Recovery, Dex, Flow, and a few others that bear the imprimatur of the Samsung touch of excellence.

The Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha also comes with substantial battery life, as its 54W battery is capable of providing more than 18 hours of power. It equally supports 40W fast charging. For the interface, there is HDMI, USB-C, and USB-A 3.2 ports on the sides of the gadget, as well as a MicroSD slot and headphone jack.

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First car powered by Meizu’s Flyme For Car OS to be unveiled tomorrow

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 29, 2021

It appears the new trend in the Chinese mobile industry is to develop software for cars. Huawei was one of the pioneers with its HiCar software solution that helps to create a seamless experience between mobile phones and cars. Now, Meizu is also toeing the same path, and based on a teaser shared on its Weibo page, we may see the first vehicle powered by its Flyme For Car OS announced tomorrow.

The official Meizu account shared a teaser image that shows the silhouette of a car. The image has a caption that loosely translates into “The first partnership____, let’s talk tomorrow”.

Based on the image and the caption, it is safe to say that the announcement tomorrow is for the first vehicle powered by Meizu’s own software.

Little is known about Flyme For Car since Meizu first announced that the OS was in development last month. We expect tomorrow’s event will reveal all there is to know about the operating system, and hopefully, the unique experience it will offer.

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Deal: Get BlitzWolf BW-MLT2 Electronic Mosquito Killer for $17.99

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Apr 29, 2021

If you are in the market for an effective mosquito killer, then check out this interesting product from Blitzwolf. BlitzWolf BW-MLT2 Electronic Mosquito Killer is a uniquely designed device that combines the power of UV light and electricity to attract and kill mosquitoes in your immediate surrounding. Generally retailing for $20 you can now buy BlitzWolf BW-MLT2 Electronic Mosquito Killer for $17.99 from Banggood.

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BlitzWolf BW-MLT2 Electronic Mosquito Killer at $17.99 @Banggood

BlitzWolf BW-MLT2 Electronic Mosquito Killer works as both a mosquito killer and night lamp. Designed to mimic a rocket, the unique night lamp uses UV light to attract mosquitoes within 200sq.ft of your vicinity and kills them instantly with a 1200V to 1600V electric shock. The mosquito killer which also works as a lamp comes with three distinct light modes viz: White light, 7 Single light, and Dynamic RGB. Moreover, with a 2200mAh battery, you get 50 plus hours of mosquito control mode on a single charge which takes about 3.5 hours.

BlitzWolf BW-MLT2 Electronic Mosquito Killer is pollution, radiation, and noise-free and safe even for pregnant women and infants. Generally retailing for $20 you can now buy BlitzWolf BW-MLT2 Electronic Mosquito Killer for $17.99 from Banggood. Please note that this deal ends in the next 12 days. So order your mosquito killer asap.

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OnePlus 6/6T Android 11 update may not arrive until the end of the year

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 29, 2021

OnePlus used to be known for its speedy updates but in the past year, the manufacturer has struggled to update its devices. Following the release of the update for the OnePlus 7/7T series, it should be the turn of the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T but based on a new report, the stable update may arrive well after Android 12 has been released.

According to an official forum post, actually an OxygenOS Monthly FAQ, it was revealed that the Open Beta version for the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T is scheduled to be released by the end of August. That is four months from now!

Based on this info, we do not expect a stable update will be released until late October at the earliest and by then Android 12 will already have been announced and probably even begun rolling out to eligible devices. This is definitely sad news for owners of these two devices who have been anticipating this update.

The OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T launched with Android 8 Oreo and Android 9 Pie respectively. So for the former, this is its third major OS upgrade and most likely its last. For the OnePlus 6T, this will be its second OS upgrade.

OnePlus’ recent attitude to updates may dissuade prospective customers as well as cause current ones to switch to another brand.

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Deal: Get iPega 9090 Gamepad for $18.72 (Original Price $23)

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Apr 29, 2021

iPega 9090 gamepad which generally retails for $23 can be now bought for a discounted price of $18.72 only at AliExpress.

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iPega 9090 gamepad at $18.72 (after discount)@AliExpress

iPega 9090 is compatible with smartphones and tablets that use iOS or Android 6.0 and higher versions like Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+S10/S10+NOTE 10/20 /Mate 20/20plus/P30, P40, OPPO, VIVO / Xiaomi 10 / 10pro, etc and set-top box/PC computer (Android 6.0 or higher system only). The gamepad features Bluetooth 4.0 and a 2.4G wireless receiver connection which supports TV/ Set-top box/ PC etc.

Designed specifically for fighter games and battle scenarios, the gamepad comes with a removable and replaceable non-sticky cross key, and with a built-in 300mAh polymer lithium battery, you can play your games even while charging.

iPega 9090 gamepad comes with a self-contained telescopic mobile phone bracket to hold your smartphone and a special Turbo continuous shooting function that takes your gameplay to the next level.

Generally retailing at $23, you can now buy an iPega 9090 gamepad for $18.72 only at AliExpress. Please note that this offer is applicable on orders without Box. The price may change for orders with the original box. So get your discounted gamepad asap before the deal expires.

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OnePlus EB2103 appears on Singapore’s IMDA ahead of launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 29, 2021

Last month, 3D CAD renders of a OnePlus smartphone codenamed Ebba were released by reliable leaker @OnLeaks (Steve Hemmerstoffer). A couple of days later, a OnePlus phone with model number EB2101 was certified by BIS. Now, another OnePlus handset with model number EB2103 appears on the IMDA certification bureau.

The OnePlus EB2101, which was spotted on India’s BIS is expected to be the OnePlus Ebba. That’s because OnePlus usually uses the first two letters of its device’s codename in its model numbers.

Hence, the newly discovered OnePlus EB2103 on Singapore’s IMDA could also be the same phone. However, we do not have concrete proof of this. Anyway, according to this certification, the handset will have support for 5G, LTE, VoLTE, WCDMA, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, VoLTE, and GPS.

That said, as per the renders by Steve, the OnePlus Ebba will feature a 6.49-inch flat display with a single punch-hole at the top left corner. The device’s glossy plastic rear panel will house a vertically aligned triple camera setup.

Further, this smartphone will sport a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, and a speaker grille at the bottom. Also, it will include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor but no alert slider.

Last but not least, the OnePlus Ebba, which is said to be the successor of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G will measure 62.9 x 74.7 x 8.4mm in dimensions.

Huawei Wireless Mouse GT gets certified by Wireless Power Consortium

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 29, 2021

Huawei has had to pivot to other businesses following the massive blow it was dealt by the U.S. ban. One of the areas the Chinese giant has focused on is computers and related devices. It already sells its own monitor and keyboard, and now it may also begin selling a gaming mouse that supports wireless charging.

We came across a Huawei mouse in the database of the Wireless Power Consortium. According to the listing, the input device is called the Huawei Wireless Mouse GT and it has model number AD21.

The attached image shows the mouse has a black matte finish and a design that is akin to gaming mice. There is a scroll wheel in the center along with two buttons. We also believe the mouse has RGB lights judging from the type of plastic used for the V-part of the design.

The Huawei Wireless Mouse GT supports Qi wireless charging and should work with any Qi wireless charging mat/pad.

Q Wireless Mouse Pad — 3rd-party wireless charging mouse pad sold on Vmall

We don’t know when Huawei will announce this gaming mouse and if it will be announced globally. Also, while it has its own wireless charging pads for phones, it doesn’t have a wireless charging mouse pad. There is actually a 3rd-party one listed on Vmall but only a small part of the mouse pad is the charging area. Maybe we will get a proper wireless charging mouse pad when the Huawei Wireless Mouse GT is announced.

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Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey with Core i7/i5, GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, 83Wh battery launched

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 29, 2021

Yesterday, Samsung held an unveiling event to announce a couple of new devices such as Galaxy Book, Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book Pro 360, and Galaxy Book Odyssey. The Odyssey is a performance-driven notebook that has arrived as the world’s first laptop with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 / 3050 Ti Max Q GPU.

Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey specifications and features

The Galaxy Book Odyssey measures 356.6 x 229.1 x 17.7mm and weighs 1.85kg. It features a 15.6-inch TFT LCD display that produces a Full HD resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and it runs on Windows 10 Home/Pro.

The laptop comes in 11^th generation Intel Core H i5 / i7 PCU editions that offer users GeForce RTX 3050 / RTX 3050 Ti Max-Q graphics with 4 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. The notebook comes in multiple DDR4x RAM variants like 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB. It offers users up to 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage.

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The notebook is backed by an 83Wh battery and it supports 135W charging. It offers users an HD webcam, dual-array mic, Dolby Atmos, and a power button that is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

The Odyssey supports wireless connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1. It is equipped with ports like a pair of USB-C ports, three USB-C 3.2 slots, an HDMI port, an RJ45 port, a microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm combo jack for microphone/headphone.

Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey pricing and availability

The Galaxy Book Odyssey has a starting price of $1,399 and it comes in colors like Mystic Black color only. The device will be available for purchase from May 14 in the U.S.

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Honor Play 5 render leaked, likely to launch soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 29, 2021

Last week, Honor announced the Honor Play 5T Life (aka Play 5T Youth) smartphone in China. Fresh information shared by GSMArena has revealed that the company will be soon launching a new handset called the Honor Play 5. The publication has also shared a render of the device.

The render shows that the Honor Play 5 features a teardrop notch on the front. The edges of the phone are flat with rounded corners. The squarish camera module has four cameras and an LED flash. It includes a 64-megapixel primary camera.

The top edge of the Play 5 has a microphone, and its left edge has a SIM tray. The publication further revealed that the device will carry support for 66W rapid charging. There is no word on the other specs of the device. However, it is expected to offer users better specs than the Play 5T Youth.

The Honor Play 5T Youth has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel and its rear camera setup has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Play 5T Youth is driven by the Helio P35 chipset has 6 GB of RAM. It comes with 128 GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W rapid charging. It is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It carries a price tag of 1,299 Yuan (~$200).

OPPO F11 Pro gets ColorOS 11 (Android 11) stable update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 29, 2021

Back in December 2020, OPPO started recruiting beta testers for OPPO F11 Pro Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update. Months later, this smartphone has finally started receiving the stable update.

OPPO announced ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 in September. Since then, the company has been delivering beta and stable builds for eligible devices worldwide.

Going by the schedule, OPPO opened beta registrations for OPPO F11 Pro and OPPO F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition in December. However, even after four months, the company did not make an official announcement regarding the stable release.

Instead, the firm vaguely mentioned in ColorOS 11 April 2021 update plan that the stable update for the OPPO F11 Pro, the OPPO F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition, and the OPPO F11 has been released.

But now, we can confirm that the Android 11 stable build has been indeed released for the OPPO F11 Pro. Since Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition runs the same software, the update should be also available for this variant of the phone.

This information comes from a reply tweet by ColorOS official Twitter handle (via PiunikaWeb). Unfortunately, the tweet does not mention the firmware version.

Anyway, if you own an OPPO F11 Pro, then head over to Settings > Software update to check whether your unit has received the ColorOS 11 stable update. If you did not get it, then wait a bit further as it may take some time since it is being rolled out in batches.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite receives TENAA certification, Launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 29, 2021

Recent reports have revealed the specs and design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet. It appears that the device may soon as the TENAA telecom authority of China has approved the device. The TENAA appearance (via. Nashville Chatter Class) has once again revealed the specs and images of the Tab A7 Lite.

The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (SM-T225C) tablet has 212.4 x 124.7 x 8mm dimensions and weighs 300 grams. The handset has an 8.68-inch LCD display that produces a resolution of 800 x 1340 pixels. The slate is driven by a 2.3GHz octa-core processor, which appears to be the Helio P22T chipset.

The Tab A7 Lite may hit the Chinese markets like 3 GB and 4 GB and it could be arriving in storage choices like 32 GB and 64 GB. The tablet is equipped with Android 11 OS and it has a microSD card slot for more storage.

The device is backed by a 5,100mAh battery that carries support for 15W charging. It has a 2-megapixel snapper on the front and an 8-megapixel camera (without flash) on the back.

Apart from the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet, the upcoming Galaxy F52 5G phone was also spotted at TENAA recently. The device is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.572-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 750G chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of native storage, a 4,350mAh battery with 25W charging, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel quad-camera system. Since both devices have received approval from the TENAA authority, it is likely that these devices may go official by early May in China. There is no information available on the pricing of these devices.

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OnePlus sees a whopping 388% YoY sales growth in Europe: Report

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Sean

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Apr 29, 2021

OnePlus has recently seen explosive growth in the western region. The company’s sales have seen a whopping 388 percent year on year growth in Europe, as per an official announcement.

According to the official notes from the Chinese tech giant (Via 9To5Google), the smartphone maker saw a 388 percent sales growth in the first quarter of this year in Europe. This is reflected by the 10 million global users of the company’s smartphones. A major part of the growth is likely due to a number of factors, including growth in confidence of the brand and rise in spending by people post the Coronavirus pandemic that affected the world back in 2020.

Furthermore, the growth of the company in the region is also likely linked to the decline of Huawei after its smartphone operations were crippled due to US sanctions, especially outside of China. For those unaware, the brand faced restrictions coupled by the lack of access to Google Play Services caused the company. Thus, the company saw impressive growth in the region, which was further backed by the launch of the latest OnePlus 9 series.

Despite the major growth, the company only holds a 2 percent market share within Europe with a proposed 85 percent figure. As per a Counterpoint Research report, this still puts the brand in third place in terms of year on year growth after Realme and Oppo that recorded 183 percent and 94 percent growth respectively.

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Redmi K30S Ultra, Mi CC9 receive MIUI 12.5 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 29, 2021

Yesterday, we reported that Xiaomi had started rolling out MIUI 12.5 update for the Mi CC9 Meitu Edition. Now, today, the company has begun to seed the latest MIUI version to the Redmi K30S Ultra as well as the vanilla Mi CC9.

Redmi K30S Ultra Featured — Redmi K30S Ultra

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 at the Mi 11 launch event in late December. It is a minor update to MIUI 12 with performance and security improvements.

The company has been releasing weekly beta builds since its official announcement. Lately, it has also started rolling out stable builds for select devices, as per the schedule.

The MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi K30S Ultra and the Mi CC9 comes with build numbers V12.5.1.0.RJDCNXM and V12.5.1.0.RFCCNXM respectively. The latter phone also gets Android 11, just like the Mi CC9 Meitu Edition.

These two builds are currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. This means they are only available for a select few users. Anyway, they should gradually reach all the users if there are no major bugs.

Similarly, we can expect Xiaomi to start seeding out the MIUI 12.5 update for the international versions of these handsets. For those unaware, the Redmi K30S Ultra is sold as Mi 10T, and the Mi CC9 is known as Mi 9 Lite in global markets.

New Apple TV 4K to launch on May 21 alongside 2021 iPad Pro: Tipster

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Sean

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Apr 29, 2021

A new leak has revealed that the latest Apple 4K TV will launch on 21st May 2021, which is reportedly the same day when the redesigned 24 inch iMac and new iPad Pro are set to become available for purchase, as per certain listings from retailers.

Update on this:

iPad Pro launch is May 21st.

The “22nd” date I mentioned is linked to the 5G model for a certain carrier and should be disregarded for the most part.

Apple will also launch the new Apple TV on May 21st. https://t.co/A31ZulKGWa

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) April 29, 2021

The latest tweet from known leakster Jon Presser also arrives as an update to his previous leaks for the launch date of the new iPad Pro. The launch date arrives as information from UK retailer John Lewis revealed availability for the new iMac and iPad Pro on May 21, which is when the new Apple 4K TV will also be launched by the Cupertino based giant. Previously, Prosser believed that the 11 inch model would arrive a day after on May 22, but now the tipster claims that both models would launch on the same date.

Furthermore, the tipster added that the on 22nd of May 2021 will now be “”linked to the 5G model for a certain carrier and should be disregarded for the most part.” Pre orders for the new Apple TV 4K will open on 30th April 2021, with the newest iteration boasting a more powerful A12 Bionic processor that supports high framerate HDR, along with a redesigned Siri remote.

Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more, as we will provide updates when additional information is available regarding this matter or if the company announces the official launch dates.

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Indian smartphone market witnesses 26% YoY growth in Q1 2021: Report

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Jeet

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Apr 29, 2021

India is one of the largest smartphone markets in the world and the market witnessed a surge of 26 percent in the first quarter of this year with shipments of 38.8 million units of smartphones in Q1 2021.

A report from Strategy Analytics claims that the surge in demand is a result of eased lockdown restrictions in the first quarter and increased demand for new 4G smartphones.

Xiaomi remained the leading smartphone brand in the country with a 26.5 percent market share. The company is facing tough competition from Samsung which has captured an 18.6 percent market share in India.

Last year, in Q1 2020, Xiaomi had a massive 32 percent market share while Samsung had only 16 percent during the same time. Now, Samsung is trying to surpass Xiaomi to become the leading smartphone brand in India.

The new devices coming from the South Korean giant, including the Galaxy M-series, A-series, and F-series are in demand given that they offer a smartphone from a famous and premium brand at affordable prices.

Vivo managed to grab the third position in the Indian smartphone market in Q1 2021 with a market share of 18 percent, an increase of two percent compared to the same period last year. It is just behind Samsung and could pose a threat to the South Korean giant’s position in the Indian market. It is also spending heavily in India to boost its brand and in line with that, Vivo has become a title sponsor of IPL.

Another Chinese company OPPO got the fourth position in the Indian market with a 12 percent market share. The company is gearing up to boost its position in India and is reportedly set to launch its own online store next month.

Realme, which started off as a subsidiary of OPPO, is the fifth most-selling smartphone brand in India with an 11 percent market share. The company’s market share slipped from 15 percent a year ago, mainly because of the lagging offline presence.

The Indian smartphone market remains highly volatile and it will be interesting to be seen how the market share of these brands changes in the second quarter as India again imposes lockdown-like restrictions amid surging COVID-19 cases in the country.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 could launch in June without ANC

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 29, 2021

Late last month, news broke out that Samsung could be soon debuting a new pair of truly wireless earphones called Galaxy Buds2. Now, another report reveals more details about these earbuds along with their price and launch timeline.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Sketch — Samsung Galaxy Buds2 | Source: Yogesh

The new information about the Galaxy Buds2 comes from an emerging tipster – Yogesh. He has partnered with MobileSyrup to bring these details to the public.

According to the leakster, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Buds2 will have a similar design as the Galaxy Buds+. However, the case of these buds will be slightly larger (pictured above). Hence, we can expect even better battery life.

Further, these new pair of truly wireless earphones from the South Korean tech giant will reportedly compete with sub-$100 earbuds. In other words, they could be cheaper than the launch price of Galaxy Buds+.

Unfortunately, these buds will lack ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). Also, they might not have the new 360° audio feature that debuted on the Galaxy Buds Pro.

Lastly, according to Yogesh, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 could launch in June in pastel color variants. Therefore, we can expect them to match with the new Galaxy A series of smartphones.

According to the previous report, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are codenamed ‘berry’ and they will have multi-device connection support. This feature will be compatible with non-Samsung products as well.