Apple iPhone 12 is the most popular model from the series in Q2 2021: CEO

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Apr 29, 2021

Apple CEO recently revealed that the base iPhone 12 model was the most popular handset from its latest lineup during the second fiscal quarter of this year, while its ‘Pro’ models still see strong demand as well.

According to an AppleInsider report, chief executive Tim Cook revealed that the iPhone has been in high demand since it first went on sale back in late 2020. While the Cupertino based giant refrained from offering any specific sales figures, it did hint at how customer demand was shared between different models of the 5G enabled iPhone lineup during its second quarter’s earnings call earlier this week. The quarterly revenue for iPhone was 47.9 billion US Dollars, which is a rise of 65.5 percent from the same period last year.

As per the CEO, the iPhone 12 was the most popular model, while the demand for the iPhone 12 Pro and even the iPhone 12 Pro Max remained high as well. On the other hand, the senior official did not mention the iPhone 12 mini. Previously, analysts had also reported that the “Pro” models of the iPhones saw robust sales, especially during the first quarter of this year. A few analysts even believe that the base iPhone 12 could even see a resurgence of demand.

Notably, Tim Cook refraining from mentioning the iPhone 12 mini is indicative of its lagging performance to its higher end siblings within the series. From the start, the company saw low sales of the smallest iPhone 12 model, with the company even slashing production capacity to make more room for higher end variants. Recently, Apple even launched a new purple color for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini to drive sales.

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Redmi Note 10T could be rebranded Redmi Note 10 5G with some changes

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 29, 2021

Last month, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 10 5G in global markets. A recent report claimed that this device may get rebranded as the Redmi 20X in China. Fresh information shared by the Xiaomiui Twitter handle reveals that this device will be rebranded as Redmi Note 10T in some markets.

The screenshot of an MIUI code shared by Xiaomiui shows that Redmi Note 10 5G (global) and Redmi Note 10T (global) phones and the Redmi Note 10 have the same Camellia. The leak claims that the existing Note 10 5G will arrive in China with Note 10 moniker and in other countries with Redmi Note 10T moniker. These models will be equipped with a dual-camera system. There is no other information about the Chinese Note 10 and the Note 10T for global markets.

The Note 10T device is expected to arrive as a successor to the Redmi Note 9T, which debuted at the beginning of this year. Probably, the Note 10T may go official at some point in the coming month.

Redmi Note 10 5G specifications and features

The Redmi Note 10 5G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD 90Hz display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution. It is equipped with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Placed on the front is an 8-megapixel selfie camera and its rear camera system has a 48-megapixel main camera, 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

Redmi Note 10 5G All Colors Featured — Redmi Note 10 5G

The Dimensity 700 5G chipset powers the device up to 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM. It is equipped with 64 GB and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. It is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. For connectivity, it offers features like dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Redmi Note 10 India price increased by ₹500 ($7)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 29, 2021

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 10 series in India in early March. The lineup includes three smartphones in the country. Out of which, the vanilla Redmi Note 10 is the most affordable model. Within two months from the release, the company has now hiked the price of this handset.

Redmi Note 10 Shadow Black 01 — Redmi Note 10

The Redmi Note 10 debuted in India at ₹11,999 ($162) and ₹13,999 ($189) for the base 4GB + 64GB variant and the higher 6GB + 128GB version. One and a half months later, this smartphone no longer retails at its launch price tags.

Earlier today, Xiaomi quietly increased the price of the Redmi Note 10 in India by ₹500 ($7). Therefore, the device is now listed at ₹12,499 ($169) and ₹14,499 ($196) on both Mi.com and Amazon India.

Unlike the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, the regular Redmi Note 10 is on open sale for weeks. Hence, this phone can be bought right away for its new asking price.

The Redmi Note comes with a 6.43-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC, LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 48MP (Sony IMX582, wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, and a 13MP selfie camera.

It also includes features like dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, Hi-Res Audio, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 12 based on Android 11, and 33W fast charging via USB Type-C.

Samsung retakes smartphone market lead from Apple in Q1 2021: Report

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Sean

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Apr 29, 2021

Samsung Electronics has retaken the lead and overtook Apple as the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer. The former now accounts for more than a fifth of overall global sales during the first quarter of this year.

According to a Canalys report (Via Reuters), other smartphone OEMs like the Chinese brand Xiaomi has also recorded its best quarterly performance ever. The company’s shipments surged by 62 percent, reaching 49 million units and accounting for 14 percent of the market share. With this, the South Korean tech giant leads the market, with the Cupertino based firm arriving second, and Xiaomi following close behind on third. Meanwhile, the overall global smartphone sales also rose by 27 percent during this period, reaching 347 million units in shipments.

The news also arrives as the Chinese economy opened up after the pandemic while vaccination roll out in the US has raised the hopes of an economic recovery. Furthermore, Samsung shipped 76.5 million smartphones in the first quarter with a market share of 22 percent. This marked a surge of 66 percent in quarterly profit in its smartphone business, which is likely due to strong sales of its latest flagship Galaxy S21 series.

During this same period, Apple shipped 52.4 million iPhones with an overall market share of 15 percent. The company saw strong sales due to a positive reception of its 5G enabled iPhone 12 lineup in China. While the overall market saw great performance in Q1 2021, this momentum is expected to slow down in the arriving quarter as ‘supply of critical components, such as chipsets, has quickly become a major concern.’

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Black Shark 4 Teardown: Internals easier to take apart than predecessor

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Apr 29, 2021

The Black Shark 4 has just been spotted in a recent teardown video. The device was taken apart, which revealed key parts and components of the latest gaming smartphone from the brand.

In a new video from JerryRigEverything, we can observe the internals of the device as Zack methodically breaks down the handset. Since it has a plastic rear panel, the gaming smartphone is easier to open, using heat to get past the adhesive. One of the first thing that can be seen after removing the back panel is the shoulder mounted buttons that works through a magnetic mechanism. As the device is a gaming handset, we can also find a heat pipe that helps dissipate heat that seems to be aluminum rather than copper.

The Black Shark 4 is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack that comprises of two separate cells that are combined together. This is easily removed via pull tabs and disconnecting the wires. Zack even disconnects and removes the camera module of the device, including its primary and wide angle lenses. Taking a closer look at the magnetic system for the side mounted trigger buttons, these require three different pieces that move the mechanism that is powered by a magnet.

The Black Shark 4 is a relatively affordable gaming smartphone that starts from under 500 US Dollars. During the teardown Zack also added that its predecessor had one of the most complex internal housings, while this year it had a lot more streamlined and easier teardown experience overall. For those interested, you can check out the video linked above.

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vivo V21 5G launched in India with 44MP OIS selfie camera and Dimensity 800U SoC

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 29, 2021

Earlier this week, the vivo V21 series made its global debut in Malaysia. The lineup includes three smartphones, namely vivo V21, vivo V21 5G, and vivo V21e. As scheduled, the company has now launched the vivo V21 5G in India as well.

vivo V21 5G Specifications and Features

The vivo V21 5G is a selfie-centric smartphone with a boxy design. The handset flaunts a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 2404 × 1080 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, and a dewdrop notch.

It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and an optional 3GB virtual RAM that can be enabled or disabled as per requirement. The device comes with 128GB/256GB internal storage with support for expansion via a MicroSD card slot.

The main highlight of this phone is its 44MP selfie camera equipped with OIS. Whereas, the rear camera setup on this handset includes a 64MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro shooter.

On the connectivity front, the device supports dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and GNSS (GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS). Unfortunately, the phone lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack but features all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass, ambient light sensor, and gyroscope.

As far as software is concerned, the smartphone runs Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11. Further, it draws power from a 4,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging via USB Type-C.

Lastly, the vivo V21 5G comes in three colors – Sunset Dazzle, Arctic White, and Dusk Blue. The first two color options measure 159.68 x 73.90 x 7.39mm in dimensions and weigh 177g. On the other hand, the blue color variant is thinner and lighter at 7.29mm and 176g respectively.

vivo V21 5G Price and Availability in India

The vivo V21 5G will retail for the following price tags in India.

8GB + 128GB – ₹29,990 ($405)
8GB + 256GB – ₹32,990 ($446)

The phone is available for pre-order starting today (April 29) and will go on sale from May 6. It can be bought from vivo online store, Flipkart, and offline retail stores across the country

Huawei to reportedly launch FreeBuds 4, Watch 3, and more next month

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Jeet

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Apr 29, 2021

Chinese technology giant Huawei has been going through rough times given that the company is facing several sanctions from the United States, making it almost impossible for the company to compete in the smartphone market.

Despite the problems, Huawei continues to march ahead with the launch of several new products. In line with that, the company is reportedly all set to host a launch event next month, most likely on 19th May.

At the event, the company is expected to launch several new products, including its new semi in-ear true-wireless earphones named FreeBuds 4. It is expected to have a newly refined and stylish design and offer powerful noise reduction as well as battery life.

Additionally, there will also be Huawei Watch 3 series of smartwatches which are expected to come powered by the company’s own HarmonyOS (HongMeng OS in China) and a new user interface. The device is said to have support for eSIM and have a powerful app marketplace but we will have to wait for the launch to know for sure about the apps.

It is also reported that the company is working on a new 16-inch high-end notebook named MateBook 16 but more information about this device is not known at this time. It also remains to be seen if this laptop gets launched at the same event.

Despite facing issues in the smartphone business, the company isn’t backing down. It is reportedly planning to launch three foldable smartphones in the market across different price ranges The company recently listed the Huawei Mate40 Pro 4G and the Huawei Mate X2 4G smartphones on its website in China.

Huawei reported about a 16.5 percent dip in its revenue in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. This is mainly due to the US sanctions that forced the company to revamp its business strategy and selling its subsidiary Honor last year.

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Lenovo Personal Cloud T2 with up to 36TB storage launched, starting at ¥999 (~$154)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 29, 2021

Lenovo Beacon was launched in 2014 as the brand’s first personal cloud storage device. Since then the company has released a number of different models with varying functionalities. The company has now announced a new cloud storage product dubbed Lenovo Personal Cloud T2.

Personal cloud storage provides a physical storage unit for safe keeping at home. Lenovo Personal Cloud T2 is a NAS (Network-attached storage) device that provides a file-level storage architecture that makes stored data more accessible to a networked device.

On the core hardware, the cloud storage is powered by the Realtek RTD1296 (quad-core A53) processor with 2GB DDR4 memory, and there is 8GB eMMC 5.1 flash memory onboard. The device also comes with a Gigabit Ethernet port as well as a USB-A 3.0 port and a USB-C 3.0 port. The device further supports RAID 1 dual-disk mutual backup. RAID stands for “redundant array of independent disks,” and is a way of storing data on multiple drives. This method provides drive redundancy and ensures that if one disk fails, the second disk is available to retrieve the data to maintain data security. The device also has a built-in noise-less cooling fan.

The Lenovo Personal Cloud T2 comes with an upgraded LSM 2.0 software system which brings functions such as WeChat backup, offline download, Thunder download, remote playback, offline video transcoding, DLNA, Baidu network disk, NAS penetration, P2P direct transmission, etc., through the high-speed deployment in all continents of the world. The performance gateway node enables users to access the data in the device at a high speed and stability.

Lenovo Personal Cloud T2 will go on sale in China on May 10 via Jingdong. The pricing starts at 999 yuan (~$154) for the dual-position diskless version. The larger storage models come with higher pricing.

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Huawei reports a decline in Q1 2021 revenue amidst struggling smartphone arm

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 29, 2021

Chinese tech giant Huawei has reported a 16.5% dip in its revenue for the first quarter of 2021, in comparison with its performance the previous year. The company has been heavily affected by the US sanctions that made it redirect its overall business strategy and saw the sale of its highly productive smartphone arm Honor in November 2020.

The company reported a revenue of about $23.46 billion for Q1 of 2021, which was less than the corresponding tally for Q1 of 2020, although net profit grew by 3.8% to 11.1% in comparison with 2020. The increase in net profits was due to cost-cutting strategies and a huge $600 million in royalty payments within the quarter.

Huawei says that the outlook remains bright as its refined business strategy to cope with the US sanction regime begins to yield positive outcomes. The company has had to diversify to some other areas and seek alternative strategies in coping with the US blacklist that impacted its developmental strides especially in 5G technology, where it remains a leader even with the drawbacks occasioned by the US blacklist.

Huawei’s smartphone business took a massive hit in the aftermath of the US chip blacklist, and this led to the sale of its smartphone arm, Honor in November. Huawei was also restricted from accessing supplies from its US suppliers which virtually stalled its rollout of market-leading next-generation technologies.

The business outlook also showed a marginal decline in revenues from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (down 12.2%), the rest of Asia (down 8.7%), and the Americas, which declined by about 25%, showing that Huawei remains hurt more extensively in the Americas.

Last month, Huawei had posted a 3.2% increase in its profits for 2020 due mainly to its strong performance in its home turf of China. The company remains positive that it has turned the corner in rising above what it feels was an unfair attack by the US government.

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Midea Combustion Card Cooking Stove S5 Mini with support for HarmonyOS launched on Vmall

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 29, 2021

Last year, there were reports that some of the latest smart home products manufactured by Midea are powered by Huawei’s custom HarmonyOS (HongmengOS). One of such products known as Midea Combustion Card Cooking Stove S5 Mini has been launched on Huawei’s mall – Vmall (via MyDrivers).

The Midea Combustion Card Cooking Stove S5 Mini is the first Midea product that supports the Hongmeng operating system to be sold on Huawei’s Mall. The product is said to bring support for high-quality fat-burning closed-loop management.

The device looks like a microwave oven but it integrates several functions such as intelligent steaming and roasting. It deploys the hardware and combined with software as well as the content to create a closed-loop system that helps in the management of fat burning.

The product is embedded with a built-in HarmonyOS NFC smart sensor chip which makes it easy for a phone running on HarmonyOS to be connected to it quickly. The mobile phone will automatically jump to the built-in lightweight control page of HarmonyOS, where the user can obtain customized recipes that match the product, prepare the ingredients according to the recipe, and start the machine with one button to realize automatic cooking.

The steaming and roasting integrated oven supports 4 major cooking modes, including pure steaming, fresh-locking steaming, hot air roasting, and defatting roasting. Among them, the pure steaming mode will see oven heat up to 100°C, which can cook all kinds of homemade steamed dishes and noodles. On the other hand, the de-fat roasting mode is a combination of hot air and steam, which is suitable for roasting meat with thick sebum. This action releases excess oil and retains the tender and juicy taste of the meat.

The Midea Cooking Stove carries a public test price of just 1,699 yuan (~$262) until May 17 after which the price will hit 1,999 yuan (~$308). The order also comes with a baking gift package worth 169 yuan (~$26) during this period.

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Realme Q3 series budget 5G phones now on sale in China; pricing starts at 999 yuan ($154)

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Jeet

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Apr 29, 2021

Realme recently launched its latest Q3 series of smartphones, which includes Realme Q3, Q3 Pro, and Q3i. This new budget 5G smartphone series comes as a successor to the last year’s Realme Q2 series.

Today, the Realme Q3 series officially goes on sale in the company’s home market China. The cheapest among all three is the Realme Q3i priced at 999 yuan (~$154). The Q3 is priced at 1,299 yuan (~$201) while the Pro variant costs 1,599 yuan (~$247).

The Realme Q3 features a 6.5-inch LCD display while the Pro comes with a 6.5-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Underneath, the standard model is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC while the Pro variant packs MediaTek Dimensity 1100 processor.

Both of them come with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The Pro variant also has an option for a 256GB storage model. On the front side, both the smartphones come with a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

On the backside, there’s a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel camera setup on the Pro variant while the standard model comes with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple-camera configuration. The phones are running the Android 11-based Realme UI operating system. Coming to the battery, the Pro model packs a 4,500mAh battery while Q3 packs a 5,000mAh battery.

The cheapest model in the series — Realme Q3i features a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and 90.5 percent screen-body ratio. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset.

It packs 4/6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. The device has a triple camera setup on the back with a 48-megapixel f/1.8 main lens, a 2-megapixel B&W f/2.4 portrait lens, and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 Macro lens. Upfront, there’s a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The phone runs Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

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POCO F3 GT could be heading to India as rebadged Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 29, 2021

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi announced the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition with Dimensity 1200 chipset earlier this week. It is believed that the model number of this device M2104K10C. Fresh information reveals that its Indian variant with model number M2104K10I may debut in India with POCO F3 GT.

Expect a new rebranding from @IndiaPOCO soon.#RedmiK40Gaming = #POCOF3GT for India. pic.twitter.com/jZcsa1shpn

— Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz) April 28, 2021

Past reports have claimed that Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition (M2014K10C) is codenamed as Ares. The tipster revealed that the Indian edition of this device has “ares in” codename and it might carry the POCO F3 GT moniker. Previously, this model number was spotted at India’s IMEI database as a POCO branded device.

It is not clear when POCO will be announcing the POCO F3 GT in India. Some parts of India have extended the COVID lockdown until May 15 because of which brands are now postponing their forthcoming launch events. Realme was supposed to announce the Realme X7 Max 5G on May 4 through a mega launch event, but its arrival has been postponed indefinitely. Hence, it is likely that the POCO F3 GT may debut in India after May 15 or if the lockdown continues, it may even arrive In June. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to know about its arrival.

Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition Featured 01 — Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition

The Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition arrived in China with a base price of 1,999 Yuan ($309). It offers users a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that delivers a 120H refresh, a 480Hz touch sampling rate, and FHD resolution. The Dimensity 1200 chipset fuels the smartphone with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is backed by a 5,065mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.

The K40 Game Enhanced Edition has a 16-megapixel front camera, and its triple camera system has a 64-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For enhanced gaming, it has JBL powered stereo speakers, a large heat dissipation unit, and mechanical gaming trigger buttons.

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Deal: Get Mixcder HD901 Headphone for $18.38 (Original Price $40)

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Apr 29, 2021

AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on Mixcder HD901 headphones. The headphone which generally retails for $40 is now available for a heavily discounted price of $18.38.

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Mixcder HD901 headphones at $18.38 (after discount)@AliExpress

Mixcder HD901 is a lightweight over-the-head earphone that is known for its style and comfort. With foldable arms, this headphone is easy to carry around in your bag or travel case and the soft protein memory earpads make it super comfortable to wear the headphones for a long period.

The wireless headphone can work up to 20 hours on one single charge making it the perfect companion for your travel adventures. The headphone features Bluetooth 5.0 giving you a faster and stronger connection up to 10m. However, Mixcder HD901 not only supports Bluetooth but also comes with a 3.5mm line-in port and TF card slot. This means you can easily switch between wireless and wired mode at your convenience.

Generally, you can get Mixcder HD901 headphones for around $40. But for a limited period, AliExpress is selling this headphone for $18.38 only. With free shipping and additional new user coupon, this deal is simply value for money. So grab your discounted wireless headphone asap.

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Meizu 17 series smartphones to get Flyme 9 stable version on May 6

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Jeet

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Apr 29, 2021

Meizu, the China-based smartphone manufacturer, has today announced that the stable version of its latest mobile operating system — Flyme 9 will be released for the Meizu 17 series smartphones on 6th May.

Further, the company has now started Flyme 9 Internal Beta Registration for the Meizu 16s Pro, 16s, 16th Plus, 16th, 16T, and 16X models. The original beta users of Flyme 8 will be automatically joined in and the new participants can go to the “System Update” section in the app and register for the same.

The latest Flyme 9, which was announced last month, comes with several improvements and new features. As this is a major update, it features significant changes in the design, privacy, functions, efficiency, and other aspects.

The desktop icons are now in square boxes with chamfered edges and there are beautiful color schemes that blend well with the background. Each third-party application can also rely on algorithms to achieve consistent icon styles.

The notification and control centers have been redesigned and are displayed side by side in a horizontal screen orientation, which is convenient to operate. The company has also visually simplified the fingerprint icon and application interface, removing the decorative elements and retaining only the necessary elements.

There are some interesting screensavers and wallpapers as well as new themes. Alive wallpaper supports dark and light color modes and can be transformed through different levels. The interface is also embedded with dynamic effects, covering screen fingerprint unlocking, facial recognition, screen rotation, gestures, etc.

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ZTE Blade A31 5G with Snapdragon 768G, AMOLED display coming

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 28, 2021

ZTE has a new mid-range 5G smartphone coming according to a new leak posted on Weibo, the Chinese social media platform. The new phone will arrive as the ZTE Blade A31 5G and will have a Snapdragon processor under the hood.

The source of the leak is Digital Chat Station and it comes as a shared image on his timeline that appears to be a page from a certification document. The scanned document shows that the ZTE Blade A31 5G has the model number A2122H.

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There is a drawing of the phone which shows that it will have a centered punch hole and an in-display fingerprint scanner which means that it will have an AMOLED display. Powering the device is the Snapdragon 768G processor, the same chipset inside the iQOO Z3 and the Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition.

Judging from the caption of the post, it appears there is very limited stock of the Snapdragon 780G processor which made its debut in the Mi 11 Lite 5G. This has led manufacturers to look to other chipsets for their phones. It is safe to assume that the original plan was for the Blade A31 5G to come with the 5nm chipset but its unavailability led to ZTE settling for the Snapdragon 768G.

The Snapdragon 768G was announced last year and it first appeared in the Redmi K30 5G Racing. The 7nm chipset has a clock speed of 2.8GHz and boasts a 15% increase in GPU performance over the Snapdragon 765G.

We do not know when ZTE will unveil the Blade A31 5G. The manufacturer is yet to announce the UNISOC-powered Blade A31 4G we spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website back in February. Maybe both devices will be announced together.

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Samsung unveils the Galaxy Book Pro & Galaxy Book Pro 360 with touchscreen support

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 28, 2021

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360, two premium notebooks powered by the 11th-generation Intel Core i7 CPU with greater power efficiency and processing speeds than its predecessors.

The two laptops are available in 13.3-inch or 15.6-inch AMOLED display options. They also come with Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and overall durability which are the hallmarks of the design philosophy of Samsung. The AMOLED display is the same as that in the Galaxy series smartphones, featuring intelligent color engine technology that helps to produce high-quality screen output always. The AMOLED screen on the Galaxy Book Pro 360 features touchscreen support.

The laptops have been verified on Intel’s Evo platform and sport an ultra-thin and lightweight exterior and aluminum covering. You also get up to 8GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage, making both devices to be well suited for multiple tasks without being slowed down. The in-built microphone system in the laptops comes with an Intelligent Noise Cancellation Technology that makes it possible to have clearer and high-quality audio and video calls because it eliminates ambient disturbances when the mic is engaged.

On the software side, the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 come with several smart features such as SmartThings app to engage other smart devices in the home or other environment. There is also the Easy Bluetooth connection to connect to the Galaxy Buds and more. The Galaxy Book Pro in particular comes with an upgraded S Pen and has Clip Studio Paint preloaded into the laptop.

The Galaxy Book Pro has an upgraded stylus pen and is also preloaded with Clip Studio Paint. The Pro model starts at $999 for the base model while the 15-inch model will sell for $1,099. The laptop comes in two color variants – Mystic Blue, Mystic Silver, Mystic Pink Gold.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 starts at $1,199 for the 13-inch model and $1,299 for the 15-inch high-end variant. The Pro 360 is also available in three colour options – Mystic Navy, Mystic Silver, Mystic Bronze.

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Realme postpones Indian launch event due to COVID-19 pandemic

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 28, 2021

Realme had earlier announced that it has scheduled a launch event for the 4th of May in India. The event was going to be a launch event for the Realme X7 Max 5G a.k.a. Realme GT Neo and to celebrate the brand’s 3rd anniversary. However, the event has now been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing wave of COVID-19 that has hit the country.

The announcement was made on Twitter by Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Realme India and Realme Europe. The tweet revealed that the event, which was also going to be for the launch of its new AIoT products in the country, has now been postponed. The top executive also advised its fans to follow all COVID-19 protocols in the country.

Due to the challenging times, we have decided to postpone the upcoming launch of our products & anniversary celebrations.
Till then we would urge you to follow the necessary safety protocols by maintaining social distance, wearing masks & staying indoors.#StayHomeStaySafe https://t.co/iuOn03hnp4

— realme (@realmeIndia) April 28, 2021

A quoted tweet by the official Realme India account also shared a similar message.

India has been hit by a new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a BBC report, the country has recorded at least 300,000 new infections every day since last week. The total recorded infections are put at 17.9 million while recorded deaths are said to be about 200,000.

A number of Chinese phone manufacturers including Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo have all made donations towards the purchase of oxygen concentrators and breathing machines for various hospitals across the country. Realme too has announced that it will share 100,000 masks free of charge at its smart stores, experience stores, and service centers in Agra, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow.

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ZTE Axon 30 Ultra vs Realme GT vs Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 28, 2021

Despite the issues with the supply of chipsets caused by the pandemic, several Chinese flagships hitten the market this year. Even ZTE came up with a new flagship series: the most advanced model of its latest lineup is the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra. It is not one of the most expensive flagships out there, but despite that, it still provides amazing specifications and top-notch cameras. In this comparison, we will help you to understand whether or not it delivers a value for money as high as the Realme GT 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro which are the latest Realme and Xiaomi flagships powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G vs Realme GT 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro

	ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G	Realme GT 5G	Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161.5 x 73 x 8 mm, 188 g	158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm, 186 grams	163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm, 196 grams
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 1 TB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MyOS	Android 11, Realme UI	Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 64 + 64 + 8 + 64 MP, f/1.6 + f/1.9 + f/3.4 + f/2.2 16 MP front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 108 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	4600 mAh, fast charging 66W	4500 mAh, fast charging 65W	4520 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G is definitely the handset with the most attractive design: the reason is the front panel. It is the only one to come with a curved edge-to-edge display; further, it has a higher screen-to-body ratio thanks to narrower bezels. Right after, we got the amazing leather color variant of the Realme GT 5G which features a very original design and is the most compact device of the trio. But you should not underestimate the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro which comes with the thinnest body.

Display

The best display of this comparison belongs to the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra. It is a 6.67-inch panel with the AMOLED technology, one billion colors, the HDR10+ certification, a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. With the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro you get a HDR10+ display too, but it does not show one billion colors and the refresh rate is lower: just 120 Hz. Further, unlike its rivals, it does not offer an in-display fingerprint reader (the biometric sensor is side-mounted). The Realme GT 5G has a 120 Hz AMOLED panel as well.

Hardware/Software

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, Realme GT 5G and Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro are all powered by the awesome Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, actually the best chipset released by Qualcomm. The SoC is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage in each case, but you can get something more with the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra. The latest ZTE flagship offers up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of internal storage: the best memory configuration you can get on a phone if we exclude the latest Asus ROG Phone Ultimate. All the phones are based on Android 11.

Camera

The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra wins the camera comparison thanks to a stunning camera setup which can compete with the best camera phones out there. It has a quad camera setup composed of three 64 MP sensors and an 8 MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom. You also get an ultrawide sensor, laser autofocus and dual OIS. The silver medal goes to the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro sporting a 108 MP main camera which supports 8K video recording.

Battery

These three phones come with similar battery capacities and there should be only marginal differences when it comes to the battery life. Note that the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro has slower charging speeds.

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G vs Realme GT 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro: Price

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra starts from about €600/$728 (China), Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro is priced €442/$536, and Realme GT costs €395/$480 in its base variant. On the paper, the winner of the comparison is the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra due to its great display and better cameras, but Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro and Realme GT offer a higher value for money thanks to their affordable prices.

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ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G vs Realme GT 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro: PRO and CONS

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G

PROS

Curved display
144 Hz refresh rate
Best rear cameras
Best image quality

CONS

Nothing particular

Realme GT 5G

PROS

More compact
Good price
Leather variant
Great software

CONS

Inferior camera

Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro

PROS

Thinner body
8K video recording
Good price
IR blaster

CONS

Side-mounted fingerprint reader

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Deal: Get 40% OFF on Zhiyun Smooth X Gimbal (Coupon)

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Apr 28, 2021

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Alleged render of the Nubia Z30 hints at an under-display camera

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Apr 28, 2021

Earlier this week we reported that the next-generation Nubia Z series flagship smartphone will soon arrive according to Ni Fei, a top executive and head of mobile devices at ZTE. Now an alleged render of the phone which is called the Nubia Z30 (name yet to be confirmed) has been posted online.

Since this is not an official render, we advise our readers to take it with a pinch of salt as there is a possibility the original device may not look like this. The render was posted on Weibo earlier today and it shows that the Nubia Z30 will adopt a design very different from that of its predecessor.

Nubia Z30 render — An alleged render of the Nubia Z30

As seen in the image, the Nubia Z30 is shown to have a curved display. The back is also curved at the sides but surprisingly, the side view doesn’t seem to show that the device is as curved as the front and rear view portrays.

The most noticeable thing is the lack of a hole in the screen for the front-facing camera. Since there is no hole or notch, there is a chance that the phone has either a pop-up camera or an under-display camera. And since this is a ZTE phone, it is most likely the latter.

On the back is a four-camera array in a rectangular housing. There is an inscription that says that the phone has a 100x hybrid zoom mode like the Galaxy S21 Ultra. This means one of the cameras is a periscope telephoto camera.

The Nubia Z30 will have a Snapdragon 888 processor as revealed in a Weibo post by Ni Fei a while back. However, we do not know if there will be only one model or if there will be lite, pro, and ultra versions too.

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