Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2021 with 11th-gen Core i7, 16:9 display launched in China

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Apr 23, 2021

During its press conference on Thursday, Lenovo equally announced the sleek and lightweight notebook, the ThinkPad X13 2021. The notebook was first announced in February this year for the global market but Lenovo is now bringing it to its home turf. The two models announced are powered by Intel Core i5 and the 11th generation Intel Core i7 processors, respectively.

The ThinkPad X13 2021 is a portable notebook suitable as a mobile travel companion for business executives and persons needing quick access to their workspaces on the go. The ThinkPad X13 2021 offers significant improvements from its predecessors in several key areas, thus offering excellent processing capacity and high-quality graphic and enhanced memory capability.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2021 Notebook has a much improved 16:10 2K screen; the base version runs on an Intel Core i5 processor while the signature version is powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i7 processor. The Core i5 version is sold for 8,000 yuan (~$1,232), while the much-enhanced Core i7 version with 32GB RAM and 2TB memory will be sold at 16,000 yuan ($2,464). The goal of Lenovo in the design and configuration of the ThinkPad X13 2021 is to maximize performance and portability. The impressive lightweight notebooks can offer its users always-on, always-connected technology to dismantle daily workloads easily. The Lenovo ThinkPad mobile workstations have flexible processor options, excellent graphics, and overall improved displays to suit a wide array of users. The premium notebook has also passed the Intel EVO certification, together with up to 12 other required certifications, before it was cleared for release.

The models are presently available on Lenovo’s website and on Jingdong.

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Deal: Get Blackview BV6600 for as low as $129.99.

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Apr 23, 2021

Banggood is giving a fantastic deal on pre-order of Blackview BV6600 smartphone. The first 100 preorders will get the smartphone for as low as $129.99 at Banggood.

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Blackview BV6600 at $129.99 (pre-order)@Banggood

Blackview BV6600 is designed to meet every need of an adventure lover and globe trotter. The stylish smartphone is powered by a massive 8580mAh battery that can easily give you 2 to 4 days of standby time and supports 18W fast charging and reverse charge.

The smartphone features a 5.7inch IPS display and comes with a triple-rear sensor module featuring a 16MP main camera. For selfies, you have an 8MP Sony Sensor on the front. Powered by an MT6762V/WD, Octa-Core processor, the smartphone packs 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, expandable up to 128GB.

With an IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G certification, the phone shows outstanding resistance to water, dust, shock, and drop. Basically, an ordinary mainstream phone cannot match the toughness and durability of this waterproof and drop-proof smartphone.

Banggood is giving a limited-time deal on pre-order of Blackview BV6600. The first 100 pre-orders will get the phone for $129.99 while the next 100 customers will get it for $139.99. Please note that this price is applicable on the Black, Green, and Orange color variant shipped from the HK warehouse. The final price may differ according to the warehouse and shipping cost. So go and order your discounted smartphone asap.

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Garmin unveils the Venu 2 & Venu 2S GPS smartwatches packing impressive features

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Apr 23, 2021

Garmin today announced the release of its latest fitness smartwatches, the Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S. Both smartwatches are GPS-enabled and feature up to 25 sports tracking modes, advanced sleep tracking, and several other impressive features to give users round-the-clock health and fitness monitoring. The advanced sleep tracking feature helps the Garmin Venu 2 to determine overall sleep quality and provide metrics for assessing the user’s sleep trajectory.

A Garmin executive, Dan Bartel, the vice president of global consumer sales, reflected that both products were the outcome of Garmin’s policy of enhancing healthy and better living through smart wearables. Bartel also said that the Venu 2 series provide exciting new tools to determine various aspects of health fitness and tools to enhance overall fitness every day.

The Garmin Venu 2 is a 45mm smartwatch with a 22mm band, while the Garmin Venu 2S is a 40mm smartwatch with an 18mm band. Both models cost $400. Both smartwatches also feature a stainless steel bezel, an AMOLED touchscreen display covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The range of sensors available in both devices enables the user to track many health and fitness parameters like the heart rate, hydration level, stress, fitness age, and a few specialized parameters relating to female health.

With over 25 activity tracking modes, a user can customize his fitness regimen to include running, walking, cycling, swimming, and several other varied sports and activities.

The Venu 2 can last up to 11 days on a full charge when in smartwatch mode and about 8 hours in GPS mode, while the Venu 2S can last up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and about 7 hours in GPS mode. Both models provide ultra-fast charging capability.

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Deal: Get Tronsmart Mini Bluetooth Speaker for $19.67 (Original Price $30)

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Apr 23, 2021

Tronsmart Groove Force Mini Bluetooth Speaker which generally retails for $30 is now available for $19.67 only at AliExpress.

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Tronsmart Groove Force Mini Bluetooth Speakers at $19.67 (after discount)@AliExpress

Tronsmart Groove Force Mini Bluetooth speaker comes with a passive radiator that produces extraordinary and powerful bass with less than 1% of distortion. The portable speaker which is designed to withstand the harsh outdoors comes with an IPX7 waterproof certification making it your perfect partner during rainy days and for pool parties.

The Bluetooth 5.0 speaker provides a strong and stable connection over 100 feet range and gives you up to 24 hours of playtime on one single charge. Fitted with a voice assistant support and simultaneous dual speaker connection with a single paired device, Tronsmart Groove Mini Speaker is a great option for your work and travel needs.

Generally retailing at $30, Tronsmart Groove Force Mini Speaker is now available at a discounted price of $19.67 only at AliExpress. So grab your discounted speaker before the deal expires.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Smart Keyboard R7 and Xiaoxin Metal Mouse Pad launched in China

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Apr 23, 2021

Chinese tech giant Lenovo announced a bunch of products at the YOGA x Xiaoxin spring product launch event in its home country yesterday. Most of them were computers but the firm also unveiled some accessories like the Lenovo Xiaoxin Smart Keyboard R7 and the Lenovo Xiaoxin Metal Mouse Pad.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Smart Keyboard R7

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Smart Keyboard R7 is a new model in the lineup of keyboard accessories made by Luckey. This particular variant is only compatible with Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021 that was announced at the same event.

There are other models like R6, R5, R4 Plus, R4, R2, and R1 that are compatible with other Xiaoxin laptops. Anyway, the R7 is priced at ¥49 and is up for pre-order.

Talking about functionality, this keyboard is a transparent film that needs to be placed on the notebook’s trackpad. It acts as a numpad and also supports multiple gestures. Users can also perform a quick internet search using it.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Metal Mouse Pad

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Metal Mouse Pad is also priced at ¥49 in China. It is also up for pre-order in the country.

This mouse pad is made of a single piece of aluminum alloy and has a smooth finish. It also has a silica gel border at the bottom to offer grip.

Last but not least, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Metal Mouse Pad measures 240 x 180 x 3.2mm in dimensions, weighs 280g, and comes in two colors (Space Gray, Haoyue Silver).

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Quick Review: Helio G80 & 5000mAh battery ensures good value

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Apr 23, 2021

TECNO recently announced the SPARK 7 Pro affordable handset featuring the Helio G80 chip and a large 5000mAh battery. Let’s take a quick look at what this handset offers.

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: DESIGN

The TECNO SPARK 7 Pro comes in a special Spruce Green shade with a metallic finish. The body is made out of plastic but doesn’t look cheap.

At the back, there is a long strip for the cameras featuring a triple camera setup, quad-LED flash, along with the words AI and SPARK inside the same housing. You’ll also find a fingerprint sensor at the back, located in a convenient position for unlocking. There’s a single speaker, MicroUSB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.

The textured design of the back has a frosted feel to it which also gives it a unique look. Plus, the curved edges ensure a comfortable grip.

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: DISPLAY

For display, the TECNO SPARK 7 Pro comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ Dot-in display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Yes, the display is not FHD. Instead, it’s a 1600 x 720p panel but you do get the benefit of a high refresh rate. The lack of a full HD display is a bit of a disappointment, but the 720p screen along with its 5000mAh battery helps in ensuring a long battery life even with a 90Hz refresh rate.

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: PERFORMANCE

The 2.0 GHz Helio G80 inside the TECNO SPARK 7 Pro ensures that the performance is satisfactory and this includes gaming. The phone can handle mainstream games like PUBG without any major hiccups and for a cheap model, this chip is indeed good enough.

The unit we have features 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM inside but there are other variants like 4GB + 64GB and even 6GB + 64GB available. Other standard features like GPS, USB-OTG, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth are all present on the device.

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: CAMERA

The TECNO Spark 7 Pro features a 48MP triple camera setup at the back. The other two cameras are a depth sensor and an AI Lens sensor.

The 48MP primary camera manages to capture excellent daytime images with a good amount of colors and details. You won’t be disappointed with its main shooter in this price segment. The dynamic range is also pretty decent.

Check out the daytime camera samples down below.

When the lighting goes down, the phone struggles a bit with its focus and details. We already know how affordable smartphones aren’t really great at nighttime photography and the TECNO Spark 7 Pro is no different.

TECNO SPARK 7 PRO Review 02 — super night mode

But this phone has a trick up its sleeve wherein its Super Night Mode can boost the brightness even in extremely dark situations. There are other software-powered features on the SPARK 7 Pro like Night Portrait, Smile Snapshot (AI Portrait focuses on the face and captures the photo when it sees a smile. ), 240 fps Slo-mo video, and Bokeh video effect.

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TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: BATTERY

The 12nm Helio G80 chipset along with its super large 5000mAh battery ensures that battery life is very good on the TECNO SPARK 7 Pro. The phone charges at 10W with the included charger.

The lack of a full HD display helps in the battery life department, as even with a 90Hz refresh rate, you’ll be able to squeeze in up to 2 days of battery life. While we couldn’t test the phone’s standby time, Transsion Lab claims that it can last for nearly half a month on standby with this large battery.

So the battery is definitely one of the biggest highlights of the new TECNO model.

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: SOFTWARE

The TECNO SPARK 7 Pro runs on the new HiOS 7.5.0 based on the Android 11 platform. The OS brings in a bunch of interesting features like Bluetooth Audio Share 2.0 which allows you to share your music with your friends and family.

The HiOS 7.5 version also brings in a scheduled dark theme, chat bubbles for instant messaging, video assistant, and an app cloning feature called App Twin.

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Lenovo YOGA CC65 Dual Port GaN Charger and Xiaoxin USB Hub Lite launched in China

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Apr 23, 2021

At the YOGA x Xiaoxin spring product launch event, Lenovo announced a number of accessories alongside computers in China. Let’s take a look at a couple of those accessories called Lenovo YOGA CC65 Dual Port GaN Charger and Lenovo Xiaoxin USB Hub Lite in this article.

Lenovo YOGA CC65 Dual Port GaN Charger

As the name suggests, the newly launched Lenovo charger is based on GaN (Gallium Nitride) and features dual USB Type-C ports. One of these ports maxes at 18W, while the other supports up to 65W.

It comes in two colors (White, Black) and ships with a 1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C. Both ports can be used to charge simultaneously. In such a condition, the 65W port drops to 45W, however, the 18W continues to work at full capacity.

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The charger supports multiple charging protocols like USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge (QC) 3.0, and PPS (Programmable Power Supply). Lastly, it measures 50 x 50 x 30mm in dimensions and weighs 103g.

The Lenovo YOGA CC65 Dual Port GaN Charger is priced at ¥119 ($18) in China and is already on sale in the country.

Lenovo Xiaoxin USB Hub Lite

The Lenovo Xiaoxin USB Hub lite is made of PC+ABS material. It measures 125 x 46 x 11mm in dimensions and is priced at ¥99 ($15) in China. Just like the GaN charger, it is also on sale in the country.

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The USB Hub sports three USB 3.0 Type-A ports. All of them support up to 5Gbps data rate. Further, the accessory also includes a full-size HDMI port that can output 4K at 30Hz.

Lastly, it also features a USB Type-C port, which can handle up to 100W over USB Power Delivery (PD).

Samsung recycling program brought back just 0.0019% of old phones since 2015

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Apr 23, 2021

Back in 2015, Samsung launched its recycling program to bring in older smartphone models in an attempt to be environmentally friendly. However, a recent infographic shared by the company revealed that this program only managed to bring in just 0.0019% of older devices.

According to the blog post (Via Neowin) which celebrated Earth Day, the South Korean tech giant revealed that the company’s recycling program as of 2019 only recorded modest results. While the initiative from the brand is good for the environment, but the figure reveals that the company is still lagging in this regard. Since 2015, the campaign from Samsung only took in 38,000 handsets as of May 2019. This implies that the number of devices that came in represented just 0.0019% over the total 2 billion Galaxy devices that are in circulation as of February 2019.

Notably, finding where the devices that are currently in their product lifecycle are hard to find, especially when these range in the billions. Furthermore, a lot of these Galaxy devices are likely still being used by the customer who purchased the device while a few of them would’ve found their way to second hand market. Notably, a fraction of these smartphones might have been repurposed as a part of the Galaxy Upcycling program.

For those unaware, any and every phone that is built by using rare earth metals that are limited in quantity. These are bad for the planet to mind and also involve miners that work in bad working conditions. Thus, bringing in older devices would enable companies to recycle these materials without having to mine them again.

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Foldable smartphone shipments to reach 18 million by 2022 end: Report

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Apr 23, 2021

The popularity of foldable smartphone has grown and even gathered a lot of momentum in recent times. This is likely due to the launch of newer models, but the significant growth is still confined to a small user base in a niche market. However, a new report has suggested that over 18 million units are expected to ship by the end of 2022.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the foldable handset shipments share in the overall market will remain within the single digit for the near future as the segment has OEM experiment with various form factors, designs, materials, and more. In 2020, the foldable devices market only accounted for a fraction of a percent of last year’s 1.3 billion US Dollars total market. However, this is expected to reach just about 1.2 percent by the year 2022.

As per Counterpoint Research Senior Analyst Jene Park, “Samsung has led the segment in terms of design, marketing, and shipments, dominating last year with over 80% share of the foldables market. The company also had the strongest lineup, with various models and variants including a second gen flagship. This year, however, Samsung is facing more competition, with the release of Huawei’s critically lauded Mate X2, Xiaomi’s Mi Mix Fold, and announcements from Vivo, OPPO, and TCL hinting at 2021 launches.”

Furthermore, the report also stated that there are a few major reasons for the growth of the market, namely the fall of foldable handset prices that are now around 1,000 to 1,500 US Dollars. Similarly, more smartphone makers are also working on this along with Apple‘s entry into the market as well.

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Lenovo YOGA 5G with Snapdragon 8cx SoC launched in China

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Apr 23, 2021

At last evening’s YOGA x Xiaoxin spring product launch event in China, Lenovo announced a wide variety of products. One of those was Lenovo YOGA 5G. Let us take a look at its specs, features, price, and availability.

Lenovo YOGA 5G Specifications and Features

As the name suggests, the newly launched Lenovo YOGA 5G is a convertible laptop with 5G connectivity. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (SC8180X) ARM SoC paired with 8GB 4266MHz LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB UFS 3.0 storage.

The notebook flaunts a 14-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD), 16:9 aspect ratio, 400 nits peak brightness, 72% NTSC color gamut, and DC dimming. This 10-point multi-touch display can be rotated by up to 360° as required. It also supports stylus input with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity.

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On the connectivity and ports front, the laptop sports dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, SIM card slot, 5G, 2 x USB 3.1 Type-C (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Other features include a metal unibody design, 2 x 2W (4W) speakers, 720p infrared webcam for Windows Hello face authentication system, fingerprint sensor, 14.7mm thickness, and 1.35Kg weight.

Last but not least, the Lenovo YOGA 5G runs Microsoft Windows 10 Home for ARM, comes in a single Space Gray color option, and is backed by a 60Whr battery.

Lenovo YOGA 5G Price and Availability

The Lenovo YOGA 5G is priced at ¥9,999 ($1,540) in China. It is currently up for pre-order and is scheduled to go on sale from May 1.

This notebook is already available in multiple global markets. It is also known as Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5G.

Apple patents cuffless blood pressure tracking technology

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Apr 23, 2021

Apple is working on a new biometric technology that will be able to track blood pressure by utilizing neutral networks and seismocardiogram data. This would remove the need for a blood pressure cuff.

According to a recent patent publication (Via AppleInsider), the Cupertino based giant is working on a wearable device that could be paired with Apple Watch. This technology might be capable of monitoring a user’s blood pressure in the future without the need for any additional peripherals. In the patent application titled “Interpretable neural networks for cuffless blood pressure estimation,” the company describes the use of neutral networks to estimate blood pressure using seismocardiogram data.

This device would use a seismocardiogram measures the micro vibrations produced by the heart beating rather than using electrocardiogram, which uses an electrical signals to monitor heart rate. While seismocardiogram devices that are small do already exist, these “wearables” are usually placed over a user’s sternum to measure minute vibrations in or near the heart. So, it is unclear how the iPhone maker aims to implement this new technology.

The patent from the company also states that the system would function by using an individually pruned neutral network. This neural network would then be capable of estimating blood pressure based on the recorded data. Keep in mind, that this is just a patent at the moment and could just be the company’s attempt to cover all bases, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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Deal: Get Honor Band 6 for $39.99 (Coupons)

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Apr 23, 2021

AliExpress is giving out this fantastic deal on the Honor Band 6. The smart band can be availed at a discounted price of $39.99 by using the coupon code: BAND6GLOBAL or IXAB5ZLAAV24

Honor Band 6 comes in three color variants viz: Meteorite Balck, Sandstone Gray, and Coral Pink and features a 1.47” AMOLED color touch screen with 46 global language support. A single charge gives you two weeks of continuous battery life.

The smart fitness band features advanced health management functions like 24h heart rate monitoring, female cycle management, and reminder, SpO2 (blood oxygen levels) tracker, TruSleep 2.0 sleep management tech, etc and comes with 10 in-built sports mode with further options for customization.

This waterproof fitness band also features other generic functions like step counter, calorie counter, incoming call notification, alarm, sleep time reminder, etc.

Interested customers can now get discounts on Honor Band 6 with the following coupons.

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Please note that the product can be shipped within 24 hours of order from the China, Poland, or France warehouse as per your requirement. So without wasting any time grab your discounted Honor Band 6.

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Fujifilm unveils the Nintendo Switch-themed Instax Mini Link photo printer

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 23, 2021

Fujifilm has struck a partnership with game console manufacturer Nintendo to bring some of Nintendo’s iconic themes to the new version of Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Link photo printer, which is due for unveiling on April 30. The upcoming photo printer will contain Nintendo Switch themes and, with the Instax Mini Link app, you could edit your Switch screenshots, add Nintendo characters to your photos and print them on Instax film. Fujifilm’s Instax film brings back memories of the Polaroid era of photo production for photo enthusiasts.

According to Fujifilm, its teeming customers should expect the new Switch-inspired Instax Mini Link printer to be released on April 30 and cost $100. A more glamorous version will be available from May 2021 at the cost of $120.

The Nintendo-themed Instax Mini printer bears a striking resemblance with the current Instax Mini Link, but it comes in Switch-inspired red and blue trim, together with a few exquisite design features and accessories.

Fujifilm will also release the accompanying Instax Mini Link app that would be available for download free and compatible with the existing Instax Mini Link printer. The app is called the Instax Mini Link for Nintendo Switch and would enable users to transfer shots from their Switch using a QR code. There are presently up to 60 Nintendo-themed frames available in the app that a user can pick from and several filters. The frames were drawn from characters in several of Nintendo’s popular games and even the upcoming and highly innovative New Pokémon Snap.

It is expected that this new collaboration between Fujifilm and Nintendo will attract a segment of Nintendo’s gaming fans. The global rollout plans may be unveiled by Fujifilm soon.

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Intel CEO believes that the Chip Shortage could last for two more years

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Apr 23, 2021

Intel CEO believes that the global chip shortage that the world is currently struggling with, could potentially last for a couple of more years. The company’s executive thinks that the issue could be prolonged by up to 2 more years.

According to a WallStreetJournal report, the senior official made the statement during the recent earnings report. Pat Gelsinger, the CEO of the semiconductor giant said that “This is a pivotal year for Intel,” after the company recorded a weaker quarterly earnings. Gelsinger stated that the supply constraints that has already affected various industry across the globe will continue until additional capacities are built. These new capacities could help ease the chip shortage and help supply catch up with demand.

The chips made will cushion the blow that has affected the automobile and consumer electronic products. In an interview, Pat said that “This will take a while until people can put more capacity in the ground. It’s just the way it is when you’re building new factories.” For those unaware, the global shortage has already disrupted manufacturing across numerous industries that has led to halting of automobile production and even certain home appliances as well.

Recently, US President Joe Biden met with various tech giants and semiconductor based firms to address the issue and even pledged 50 billion US Dollars for the semiconductor industry. As per Gelsinger, “The investment needed at the scale required is immense.” Pat also promised to have some production capacity made available to help in easing the chip shortage.

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Galaxy A22 5G with Dimensity 700 spotted at Geekbench, Likely to debut as the cheapest 5G phone by Samsung

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Apr 23, 2021

The rumor mill is gradually spilling information about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A22 smartphone. Rumors surrounding it have claimed that it will be arriving as the most affordable Samsung phone with 5G support. The handset has now appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking platform (via) to confirm some of its key details.

The Galaxy A22 5G has surfaced with its SM-A226GB model number on the benchmarking site. The device has scored 562 in the single-core test and 1765 in the multi-core test. It is powered by a MediaTek chip, which is mentioned with its MT6833/NZA model number.

This chip is the Dimensity 700 5G, which powers the likes of the Realme 8 5G, Realme V13 5G, Realme Q3i 5G, Vivo Y72 5G, Redmi Note 10 5G, and so on. Coming back to the Geekbench listing, the phone boots to Android 11 OS. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM.

Yesterday, popular tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer shared the CAD renders of the Galaxy A22 5G. The renders revealed that it has a waterdrop notch display on the front and its rear has a squarish camera housing. The power button of the phone is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

Samsung-Galaxy-A22-5G-renders-3 — Galaxy A22 5G render, Credit: Steve Hemmerstoffer / Voice

The smartphone is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch LCD display and a front camera of 13-megapixel. The rear camera setup of the phone could be headlined by a 48-megapixel camera. The device is expected to arrive with a price tag of around 229 euros (~$276) in June and it could be available in colors like grey, white, light green, and purple. The South Korean company is expected to release a 4G version of the phone in some markets like India.

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Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition to feature 120Hz OLED panel with HDR 10+ support

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Apr 23, 2021

Earlier today (23rd April 2021), the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition was teased again. Company officials revealed on social media that the new variant of the K40 will feature a more expensive display solution.

In the recent teaser image poster share by Lu Weibing, the Chinese tech giant’s General Manager, revealed that the K40 Game Enhanced Edition will arrive with an OLED panel that supports high refresh rate along with ultra thin bezels on three corners and a slim chin at the bottom. This panel will also support 120Hz high refresh rate, along with P3 color gamut, HDR 10+, 8192 brightness adjustment options, and can display about 1.07 billion colors. The device is confirmed to arrive in two color variants as well, namely Black and White with lines and text being visible on the rear to accentuate the design of the device.

For those unaware, this Redmi K40 variant is specifically tailored to offer a superior gaming experience. Thus, it offers shoulder mounted buttons for a console like controller experience, along with the high refresh rate. Under the hood, it sports a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, which is cooled by a VC liquid cooling and 11540mm² area of graphene. The latest trailer also teases the device’s rear panel, with a camera ring and shoulder mounted buttons rising up when switching to gaming mode.

Other expected specifications include 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and an 6.67 inch FHD+ display, TUV Rheinland’s High-Game performance certification for 5G connectivity, MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box. The smartphone is set for a launch date of 27th April 2021, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K 75 launched as the company’s most expensive product in India to date

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 23, 2021

Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi QLED TV 4K 75 in India alongside the Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11X series. This new television is a larger 75-inch variant of the already available Mi QLED TV 4K 55, which was released in December. This TV is also known as Mi TV Q1 75” in Europe. Let us take a look at its specs, features, price, and availability in India.

Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K 75 Specifications and Features

As its name suggests, the newly launched Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 75 sports a 75-inch QLED panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K), 120Hz refresh rate, and 178° viewing angle. The screen has 1.07 billion colors (8-Bit + FRC), 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 192 zones for local dimming, and 1000 nits peak brightness.

Further, the panel covers 100% of the NTSC color gamut and 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It also supports MEMC and multiple HDR standards (Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG).

Talking about the design, the TV features a metal alloy frame. The company claims it to feature a 97% screen-to-body ratio with minimal bezels all around except for the chin.

The television is powered by a MediaTek MT9611 SoC coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. On the connectivity and ports front, it supports dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, infrared, 3 x HDMI 2.1 (eARC, ALLM), 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x optical, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, 1 x AV, and 1 x Ethernet.

As for software, the Mi QLED TV 75 runs Android TV 10 with PatchWall content aggregation launcher comprising of over 25+ streaming services. Just like the Redmi Smart TV X series, this television also comes with the Mi Home app to control Xiaomi smart devices.

Last but not least, this TV sports 2 x 15W (30W) speakers comprising of 2 tweeters and 4 woofers with support for Dolby Audio and DTS-HD. It also has a 360° microphone system for hands-free Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa (OTA update pending).

Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K 75 Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K 75 is priced at ₹1,19,999 ($1,600) in India. It will be sold on Mi.com, Mi Home, and Flipkart starting April 27 at 12 PM. It is Xiaomi’s most expensive product in India to date.

Customers can avail up to ₹7,500 cashback on HDFC Bank debit/credit cards and up to 12-month no-cost EMI.

Xiaomi next gen flagship and foldable smartphones to feature under screen camera: Tipster

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Sean

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Apr 23, 2021

A tipster has revealed that the next gen flagship and foldable smartphones from Xiaomi will feature an under screen camera display. The technology will be in its ultra high end models and will be the first from the company.

Last year, the Chinese tech giant had revealed that it had reached mass production levels for its under screen camera technology, which was expected to be seen later this year. For those unaware, an under display camera is essentially a screen technology where the camera is housed under the display but is designed in a manner to allow light to permeate through a certain part of it. This makes it capable of taking images from below the screen, eliminating the need for a notch, punch hole, or even a pop up camera.

Xiaomi 3 gen under screen camera selfie — Xiaomi’s 3rd Gen under screen camera prototype

Furthermore, officials from the company have also stated in the past that its third generation under screen camera display will be one of the best implementations of the technology, as per an MyDrivers report. Unfortunately, its still too early to know which smartphone models will features the technology. The tipster (@数码闲聊站) also refrained from offering any specific information so we have no way of confirming the report. But, the company is expected to launch a device with this technology in the near future so stay tuned for more updates.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra launched in India for Rs 69,999 (~$933)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 23, 2021

Last month, Xiaomi held a mega launch event to announce multiple smartphones including the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra flagship. Today, the Chinese manufacturer held a dedicated virtual launch event for India to announce phones like the Mi 11 Ultra, MI 11X, and Mi 11X Pro.

The Xiaomi Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro are rebranded versions of China’s Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro+ phones with India-centric customizations. Dubbed as “Superphone” by Xiaomi, the Mi 11 Ultra is packed with topnotch specs like a QHD+ display, Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, Samsung GN2 50-megapixel lens, and a 5,000mAh battery with blazing fast wired and wireless charging capabilities.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra specifications and features

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has a 6.81-inch E4 AMOLED display that features curved edges and a punch-hole at the upper-left corner. The screen supports Quad HD+ resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate. 1700nits peak brightness, 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, MEMC, Dolby Vision, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The premium phone comes with Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front and a ceramic build on the back. It is the first smartphone from the brand to come with IP68 rated dust and water resistance.

The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform powers the Mi 11 Ultra along with 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM. The phone ships with 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage and a 5,000mAh battery. It supports 67W wired charging, 67W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. It takes around 36 minutes to completely charge the MI 11 Ultra through the wireless charging tech.

The Mi 11 Ultra has a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel with f/2.3 aperture. The massive camera island on the back features the Samsung GN2 50-megapixel primary camera with a huge sensor size of 1/1.12 inches, an aperture rating of f/1.9 aperture, and OIS support. It is accompanied by a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens that offers a 128-degree FOV, and an OIS-assisted 48-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and up to 120x of digital zoom. The telephoto and ultrawide cameras are capable of capturing 8K videos at 24fps. The main camera can shoot 8K 24fps footages with HDR10 support.

The MIUI 12 flavored Android 11 OS comes preloaded on the Mi 11 Ultra. It offers users other features like dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, X-axis linear vibration motor, USB-C, dual-frequency GPS, NavIC, Harman Kardon powered stereo speakers, Bluetooth Audio sharing, and Hi-Res / Hi-Res Wireless Audio support. Lastly, the M 11 Ultra features a secondary AMOLED screen inside the rear camera module, which can be used for checking notifications, in-display heart rate monitoring, and as a viewfinder for capturing selfies.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra price in India

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has arrived in India with a price tag of Rs 69,999 (~$933). It has debuted as the most expensive smartphone from the brand in the country. The device comes in colors like Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. Xiaomi India will be soon confirming the availability of the Mi 11 Ultra.

What do you think about the pricing of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra for India? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi launches the Mi 11X series in India, features 120Hz display and Snapdragon 800 series chips

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Sean

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Apr 23, 2021

Xiaomi has just launched the Mi 11X series in India. In the lineup, the company announced the Mi 11X and the Mi 11X Pro. These devices are essentially the rebranded Redmi K40 and Mi 11i respectively and offer top notch specifications at a reasonable price tag.

In the Chinese tech giant’s Mi Mega Launch event, the company unveiled its flagship Mi 11 Ultra, the new Mi QLED TV 75 inch, and the Mi 11X series. Xiaomi had just recently teased the new handsets earlier this month and they are finally here. The ‘X’ in the model name is to showcase the device’s Xtreme performance, feature Xceptional Display, and Xquisite design. Notably, these devices are also a part of the company’s ‘Made in India” lineup and support local features like NavIC positioning system.

Talking about the specs of these new devices, both the Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro feature an identical display. The lineup sports an E4 AMOLED display that offers a peak brightness of 1300 nits. Furthermore, the screen also supports high refresh rate of 120Hz and 360Hz touch sampling rate. The 6.67 inch panel also supports HDR 10+ and has a FHD+ resolution. On the front, a 20 megapixel punch hole selfie camera can also be found, which features EIS stabilization.

Under the hood, the Pro variant features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 SoC, which is paired with UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR5 RAM. On the other hand, the base variant sports a Snapdragon 870 SoC. For memory, the Mi 11X Pro offers 8GB of RAM along with 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, the Mi 11X will arrive in a 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variant that will be paired with 128GB of internal storage. The Mi 11X series is powered by a large 4520mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging as well.

Talking about the cameras, the Mi 11X Pro offers a triple camera module, with a 108 megapixel primary sensor, which is paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide lens and a 5 megapixel macro camera. The Mi 11X also sports a triple camera setup as well, but with a 48 megapixel primary sensor, along with 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and 5 megapixel macro camera.

Arriving at the pricing of the lineup, the Mi 11X arrives in two variants:

Mi 11X (6GB + 128GB) – 29,999 INR (roughly 400 US Dollars)
Mi 11X (8GB + 128GB) – 31,999 INR (roughly 427 US Dollars)

Similarly, the Mi 11X Pro will also be available in two variants:

Mi 11X Pro (8GB + 128GB) – 39,999 INR (roughly 534 US Dollars)
Mi 11X Pro (8GB + 256GB) – 41,999 INR (roughly 561 US Dollars)

The Mi 11X will first go on sale from 27th April 2021, while the Mi 11X Pro pre orders begin from 24th April 2021 in India across all channels.

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