OnePlus EB2103 appears on Singapore’s IMDA ahead of launch

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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.

POCO M3 Pro 5G receives Thailand’s NBTC certification

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Apr 29, 2021

The Redmi Note 10 5G, which debuted in the global markets in March, has a model number of M2103K19G. A recent report revealed that its Indian variant with the M2013K19I model number will be coming to India as the POCO M3 Pro 5G. This device has recently certification by authorities like FCC in the U.S. and SIRIM in Malaysia. Today, the POCO phone also passed certification from Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

The NBTC certification of the POCO M3 Pro 5G has no information on its specifications. The FCC certification of the phone had revealed that its specs will be identical to the Redmi Note 10 5G. The POCO M3 came with a large-sized and impressive camera module. Hence, there is a possibility that the M3 Pro 5G could also be flaunting a massive camera island.

POCO M3 Pro 5G specifications (expected)

The POCO M3 Pro 5G may arrive with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. It may offer a 90Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. It could be featuring a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

It may come with a front camera of 13-megapixel. its rear camera setup may include a 48-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Dimensity 700 chipset is expected to fuel the POCO M3 Pro 5G. Hence, it is expected to arrive with the first 5G-ready mid-range phone from the brand. It could be equipped with up to 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It may come with a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

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Realme Buds Q2 TWS Earbuds arrives with a sleek design, IPX4 rating & more!

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Apr 29, 2021

Realme has finally taken the wraps off the much-anticipated Buds Q2 TWS earbuds in Pakistan. The truly wireless earbuds model takes over from the Buds Q that was launched last year.

Like its predecessor, Realme Buds Q2 retains the budget pricing but on the aspect of the build, it presents with a premium build. The hardware offering also looks good. The Buds Q2 packs a lightweight design weighing just 4.1g, providing some comfort when worn. It also packs a 10mm bass boost driver with a sound enhancement which Realme calls Bass Boost+. The Buds Q2 doesn’t come with active noise cancellation but features Environmental Noise Cancellation which will help deliver a better call quality.

You also get Bluetooth 5.0 support and the wireless range is over 10 meters. The smart earbuds also come with an IPX4 dust and waterproof rating which means that they can be used during light rainfalls and sweat won’t also cause any damage if worn during workout sessions.

In terms of battery life, the Buds Q2 offers up to 20 hours of use including the charging case. It offers 5 hours of single playback time. It also comes with fast charging which can provide up to 120 minutes of playback time on a single 10 minutes charge.

For the design, the earbuds utilize a Kaleidoscope Lamination process on the touchpad which gives it a patterned feel. Apart from this tweak, the Buds Q2 looks like the Buds in design. The case also looks similar too, with its compact, pebble design.

As for the pricing, the Realme Buds Q2 is on sale on Realme Pakistan’s website for Rs. 3,999 Pakistani Rupees (~$26). The original price is Rs. 5999 (~$38). The earbuds come in Black and Blue colors.

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Huawei seeks to take control of small Chinese automaker’s electric unit: Report

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Apr 29, 2021

Huawei Technologies is apparently in talks to take control of the electric unit of a small automaker that is based in China. This would imply that the company is diving deeper into the electric vehicle market.

According to a Reuters report, the Chinese tech giant is in talks with Chongqing Sokon to acquire a controlling stake in the automobile maker’s Chongqing Jinkang New Energy Automobile, as per sources close to the matter. In other words, this move will enable the consumer electronics maker and telecom equipment maker to make smart cars that are branded with its own name. Notably, Jinkang counts US electric vehicle producer Seres as its primary asset.

Acquiring controlling stake would also allow Huawei to look beyond just offering more than just self driving softwares and related hardware technology. Meaning, this could also allow the company to have an end to end presence in the electric cars market. Unfortunately, both Huawei and Sokon did not offer any statements regarding this matter. If the news is true, then this would mark a major shift for the company and its business focus in the EV market.

For those unaware, the company has primarily been a smartphone, telecom, and consumer electronics manufacturer. But recent US sanctions have crippled its handset unit, while it faces pressures from various governments for its telecom equipment. Thus, the deeper dive in to EV market could signal a shift in its business focus as a whole. One source added that “The supply chain for the auto industry is very long and complicated. Huawei does have its strength in software and platform but its ideas can’t be realized without solid technology improvements in the supply chain.”

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Deal: Buy Xiaomi Mijia Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $214.98 (Original Price $250)

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Apr 29, 2021

Xiaomi Mijia Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Global Version which generally retails at $250 is now available for $214.98 only at AliExpress.

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Xiaomi Mijia Robot Vacuum Cleaner comes with an intelligent path planning function that uses 12 high-precision sensors to map your floor accurately and determine the best cleaning routes.

The smart robot comes with an auto charge function which helps it to automatically go back to the charging dock when its battery goes below 20% and start the cleaning process once it is charged back to 80%. Moreover, with a 1800pa powerful suction and a 100mm edge cleaning function, the robot cleans every nook and corner of your house thoroughly.

Designed to be controlled through the Mi Home App, you can schedule your cleaning time and modes through the app and also real-time monitor the position of the Xiaomi Mijia Robot Vacuum Cleaner. Moreover, with multiple safety features like over-charge and over-discharge protection, short-circuit, over-heat, over-voltage protection, etc., you can leave your house without worrying about any safety hazard.

Xiaomi Mijia Robot Vacuum Cleaner usually retails at $250. But as a special offer AliExpress is giving out this device at $214.98 only. The offer is on the EU version ordered from the Spain, Poland, and France warehouses only. Additional coupons and free shipping are available on this deal. So go get your robot vacuum cleaner before the deal expires.

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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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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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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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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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