AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on Xiaomi AIoT Router AX3600. The router which generally retails for $100 is now available for $92.26 after discounts.
This wireless router comes with 6 external high-performance antennas that give you a perfect network throughout your home and office and 1 AIoT dedicated antenna that brings a one-click network connection for all Xiaomi Smart Devices.
The router comes with a Qualcomm Six core chip that gives a stable and strong connection and low latency even when multiple devices are used simultaneously. With a 512MB memory you can easily connect up to 248 devices and WPA3 network encryption ensures enhanced wireless data security. The router features a multiple mesh networking technology with which you can enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi 6 throughout the house and a high heat dissipation ensures stable thermal support for safe use of the device.
Generally retailing at $100, AliExpress is giving Xiaomi AIoT Router AX3600 for $92.26 after discounts. Please note that this offer is applicable only on orders made from the CZ and Spain warehouses. So get your discounted router asap.
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Samsung recently updated the Galaxy A40 to Android 11 OS. Now is the turn for the Galaxy M40 in India. The Galaxy A21s is also getting the One UI 3.1 update in the country.
An OTA update is rolling out to the users of Galaxy M40(SM-M405F) in India. The update with firmware version M405FDDU2CUC6 brings the One UI (Core) 3.1 based on Android 11 to the device.
If you recall, the Galaxy M40 launched in India with Android 9 Pie out of the box. It later got the Android 10 update last year. The Android 11 marks the second major Android upgrade for the device.
Similar to the Galaxy M40, the Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F) also seems to be getting the One UI 3.1 update in India with the CUD4 firmware version. The update seems to pack in March 2021 security patch. This device launched in India last year with Android 10 OS out of the box.
The One UI 3.1 has revamped UI, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, improved stock apps, and more, over the One UI 3.0. It’s worth noting that the Galaxy A21s has already received the Android 11 update in South Korea.
Anyway, we can expect Android 11 features like one-time permissions, app permissions auto reset, chat bubbles, conversations section in the notification area on both devices. You can read over extensive coverage to know more about the same.
Additionally, the Galaxy M40 and Galaxy A21s are currently in Samsung’s list of devices that will get security updates every Quarter. We can expect this to continue at least for another year.
If you are someone living in India and own either of these devices, you can try out the update by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
If you are familiar with fitness apps on the Google Play Store, then Keep Trainer and Keep Yoga should ring a bell. The Hong Kong-based company has now announced two new products to help you on your journey to keeping fit. There is the Keep C1 Pro Exercise Bike and the other is the Keep B2 Fitness Tracker Member Special Edition.
The Keep C1 Pro Exercise Bike has a price tag of ¥4999. It comes in white and black and has an adjustable seat and adjustable handlebars. Keep has also adopted a hidden flywheel design for safety. The selling point of the bike is its 21.5-inch FHD touch display which is attached to a 180° hinge. this hinge allows the display to serve double duty – one as a cycling trainer and as a free exercise trainer.
Keep says it runs a special operating system called KitOS. The display will not only show your stats while cycling but also live classes, training plans, group training exercises, and recommended diet. Keep says it has Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers, and an audio jack. The gym equipment also supports multiple users and has voice input.
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Keep C1 Pro Exercise Bike
The exercise bike doesn’t take up much space as it has an area of 0.65m². It is also not noisy – Keep says the sound it makes is about 39 decibels which is the same sound level as the average indoor conversation.
The Keep C1 Pro is available for pre-order on JD.com and it will begin shipping on May 18.
The Keep B2 Fitness Tacker Member Special Edition is a new colorway (Speed black) of Keep’s B2 fitness tracker that also adds an active membership to Keep’s live classes and a discounted price on subsequent subscriptions. It is also significantly cheaper than the standard version.
The fitness tracker itself has a 1.1-inch screen, support for 10 exercise modes, sleep tracking, 24-hour heart rate tracking, SpO2 level monitoring, breathing exercises, and sedentary reminder. It will also track your steps and show notifications and app alerts. The fitness tracker has a battery life of up to 14 days.
The Keep B2 Fitness Tacker Member Special Edition is priced at ¥109 as against the standard version that is ¥199. It is already available for purchase on JD.com.
GoPro Hero9 action camera gives you 5K resolution videos that are extremely detailed and clear and the 20MP camera brings you stunningly beautiful images. Moreover, the advanced SuperPhoto feature helps you to automatically pick and pull out the best images and shots.
GoPro Hero9 features a large rear touch screen with touch zoom for better control and the new front display gives you better framing and an intuitive control experience. With this action camera, you can now live stream in 1080P, and with additional features from the GoPro app, you get a hyper smooth and stable live stream. Additionally, you can easily convert your camera into a 1080P webcam by simply connecting the camera to your computer. And for the best webcam set up, simply choose from a variety of mounts and stands designed for GoPro.
This waterproof camera comes with different mods like ultra-wide Max Lens Mod, Light Mod, Display Mod, and Media Mod, etc. Other interesting features include HyperSmooth 3.0, Time Warp 3.0, 8 x Slo-Mo, Hindsight, etc.
Generally, you can buy GoPro Hero9 for $450. But for a limited period, Amazon US is giving out this action camera for a discounted price of $399 only. Please note that this offer is applicable only on the Hero9 Black variant. So grab your GoPro Hero9 asap before the deal expires.
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We recently published our review of the Realme GT. While it’s been less than a month since we met the GT, the brand has launched another new phone, the Realme GT Neo, which is more cost-effective than the GT model. And I believe everyone is interested in MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 as well. So will the Realme GT Neo become the best budget phone to buy this month? Let’s find out!
Realme GT NEO Review: Design & Display
To be honest, I like the color of the GT Neo better than the unchanging color of the Realme GT. Although the top left corner of the camera design is the same, the color and Realme logo is designed with great care. The Realme logo and slogan are hidden inside a glossy stripe on the left. And this logo is designed to imitate the trendy brand logo, framed in a box.
Interestingly, the color we have is called the “Final Fantasy”. But it has nothing to do with the game with the same name. Instead, it is almost the same color as the Redmi K40, with the only major difference being the GT Neo’s frosted material is a bit coarser than the K40.
NFC and 3.5mm headphone jack are both present. But because of the need to control costs, its frame and back are made of plastic. So it manages to keep the weight down to 180g. Combined with its 6.4-inch size, it feels great in the hand. But this makes the back easy to scratch, and the glossy part stained with fingerprints is also more difficult to wipe off than glass.
The realme GT Neo is equipped with a 1080P, 120Hz refresh rate Super AMOLED screen. This screen is supposed to be the same screen as the realme GT. The fingerprint recognition method is your usual under-screen sensor. While the fingerprint recognition position is relatively lower, because it’s only 6.43 inches, it’s not uncomfortable to use. Also, since it is powered by MTK’s processor, the HDR decoding problem is still the same as realme 8. The colors will be significantly darker when watching HDR videos.
Realme GT NEO Review: Hardware & Performance
MTK’s new-generation flagship chip, the Dimensity 1200, was first launched on the realme GT Neo. Since realme dares to put a MediaTek chip on its GT series, it means they are very optimistic about this chip. In 3DMark the phone scores 4244, while in Geekbench 5 it scores 974 on single-core, and 3331 on multi-core tests. realme GT Neo’s Dimensity 1200 scores almost the same as K40’s Snapdragon 870 in the Benchmark test. So, is Dimensity 1200 a winner? Let’s find out.
The frame rate curve of PUBG is very smooth. It looks like there is no problem. However, because of the HDR Graphics Ultra frame rate, PUBG cannot enable HDR Graphics Extreme frame rate on the Realme GT Neo. And to enable Extreme frame rate you have to turn down Graphics to Smooth.
The frame rate limitation problem is also present in Brightridge. The maximum frame rate is locked at 35fps, but Genshin Impact runs at 60fps normally. I have to say, with GT mode on, it averages at 49fps. This average frame rate is almost as good as the Snapdragon 870 on the Redmi K40. And probably because of the all-plastic body. Surprisingly, the body does not heat up much.
But Dimensity 1200 is not perfect. For example, you’d experience more lags than the Snapdragon 870 powered K40. If you want the ultimate gaming experience, the GT Neo may not be the best option. But the gameplay is quite stable, and at this price point, its gaming performance can be considered to be fine.
Realme GT NEO Review: Camera
The main camera on the Realme GT Neo is a 64MP IMX682. The other two cameras are an 8mp ultra-wide lens and a 2mp macro lens. Although the camera module of realme GT Neo is exactly the same as that of realme GT. But MTK’s optimization of the camera is much more difficult than Qualcomm’s chip. So how is the overall performance?
Main Camera & Night Mode
The main camera maintains the color style of realme GT. The colors are intense and the contrast is high. No significant noise reduction in order to retain details. The night scene in auto mode is also great. However, the stability of the night mode needs to be improved. The night mode is almost the same as the auto mode when there is sufficient light. But once the light is very low, the night mode does not perform as well as the auto mode. The exposure is not sufficient, and the details are almost lost.
Night Mode
Night Mode
Night Mode
Ultra Wide Angle Camera
The ultra-wide lens is not as good as the main camera. In the daytime, after triggering HDR you’ll probably notice a lot of noise in the highlighted area. The overall sample is often bad. The purple-fringing issue is still there, but it’s much better than the realme GT. At night with the ultra-wide lens, the picture is like a veil. There’s significant detail loss. It does improve when you turn on the night mode. However, in extremely low light conditions, the image is underexposed. The photo is almost unusable.
Night Mode
Night Mode
Macro Camera & Video Shooting
The macro lens is the same as the realme GT, with the closest focusing distance of 4cm. the image quality is not as good as the main camera. Let’s pretend it doesn’t exist.
Also just don’t expect realme GT Neo to shoot good videos. The stabilization of the main camera is very weak and almost unusable. As for the performance of the ultra-wide lens, I won’t say much, you just look at the video (please check our video review at the top) and you will know what I want to say.
Realme GT NEO Review: Battery Life & Charging
Charging Speed
Although realme GT Neo is not equipped with a 65w charging adapter, the provided 50w charging power is also considered very powerful. There is a charger and charging cable in the box. In our test, it took ten minutes to reach 35%, thirty minutes to 75%, and a full charge takes only around 51 minutes.
Battery Life
The 4500mAh battery will also ensure average phone life. Half an hour of TikTok and half an hour of 1080p video each consumed 6%, half an hour of the Genshin Impact consumed 17%. 23 minutes of PUBG consumed 6%, of course, this is the result in the HDR Graphics Ultra frame rate setting.
The Realme GT Neo is certainly a good phone. It has good looks with decent performance. And the main camera is not bad for taking pictures. The most important thing is that it is still very well priced. If you want to buy a budget phone, it is definitely a choice you can’t ignore.
Infinx has unveiled the Infinix Hot 10S and Hot 10S NFC in Indonesia. The devices have almost the same specs but the latter comes with an NFC chip and few differences like a lesser battery, storage inside. Let’s take a look at their specs, features, and price.
Infinx Hot 10S, Hot 10S NFC Specifications and Features
The Infinix Hot 10S, Hot 10S NFC Feature a 6.82-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The display, which also has a 180Hz touch sampling rate, comes with a resolution of 720 pixels and has a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera.
The Hot 10S series has features like Dar-link optimization engine software for improving touch sensitivity, and graphic renderings and self-learning AI algorithm for improving lag times.
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Infinix Hot 10S / Hot 10S NFC
Infinix Hot 10S
Infinix Hot 10S / Hot 10S NFC
Infinix Hot 10S / Hot 10S NFC
Under the hood, the devices have a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset whose GPU said to be 32% faster than Snapdragon 665. Speaking of performance, Infinix has partnered with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), a MOBA game, to market this as a gaming focussed device.
For cameras, the Infinx Hot 10S series has a Triple-camera on the back with 48MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and an AI camera. Upfront, there is an 8MP selfie camera. Camera features include Super Nightscape for low-light shots, 240fps slow-mo and 1080p video recording.
Infinix Hot 10S / Hot 10S NFC
Other features include a 6,000mAh battery on the Hot 10S, a 5,000mAh battery on the Hot 10S NFC, DTS Audio and Dar-link Ultimate Game Booster to aid gaming, rear fingerprint sensor, 4G with VoLTE support, NFC(on the Hot 10S NFC), and XOS 7.6 based on Android 11 OS.
Infinix Hot 10S, Hot 10S NFC Price, Availability
The Infinix Hot 10S will be available in many storage variants like 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage. However, the 6GB RAM, 128GB storage model will be available in Indonesia from May 12 for a price of $130.
The Hot 10S NFC version is priced at $120 and comes in 4GB RAM, 128GB storage. There are four colors of the Hot 10S series: 95° Black, Morandi Green, Heart of Ocean, and 7° Purple.
The Infinix Hot 10S NFC version will be available in markets like Indonesia, Russia, and Latin America.
Back in 2019, Amazon announced a Fire TV Cube in the USA. After a long delay, it has finally brought the flagship streaming box to India.
Amazon Fire TV Cube India Price, Availability
The Amazon Fire TV Cube is priced at ₹12,999 in India. This is the 2nd-gen Fire TV Cube (2019) that’s already retailing in the US for $119.99.
Users can purchase the Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen) in Amazon India from Today, i.e, April 21. The streaming box will also be available on other platforms like select Croma and Reliance Digital outlets in the country.
Introductory offers include a free AmazonBasics HDMI cable. This streaming box goes head to head with Apple TV 4K 2021 and offers better Alexa integration with hands-free access, connectivity features in addition to 4K streaming.
Amazon Fire TV Cube Specifications and Features
The Amazon Fire TV Cube measures 86.1 mm x 86.1 mm x 76.9 mm and weighs about 465 grams. The streaming box has a single Black Color option. The streaming box has I/O like HDMI, Power, Infrared, and micro-USB ports.
Under the hood, the Fire TV Cube is powered by an Amlogic S922X Hexa-core processor clocked up to 2.2GHz. This is paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. This is said to offer the best-ever Fire TV experience with video content maxing out at 4K Ultra HD resolution at 60 fps.
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The Fire TV Cuber also supports HDR formats like Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, and HDR10. That’s not all as the streaming box also has an in-built 1.6-inch speaker(40mm) that supports Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, and HDMI audio pass-through up to 5.1 surround sound.
Other features include Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi ac, 8x omnidirectional microphones, Remote with Hotkeys for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Music, and ability to control IR devices like TV, soundbars, etc.
The Vivo X60 series already has six members but it appears Vivo is not done with it yet as it plans to announce yet another model. A new leak has revealed that this new model will launch as the Vivo X60t Pro but there is no info on when it will arrive.
According to Digital Chat Station, Vivo has plans to announce a Pro version of the Vivo X60t. The X60t was announced early this month and it has a Dimensity 1100 chipset powering it. This model was released for the offline market.
If we were to take a wild guess as to the chipset that will power the Vivo X60t Pro, we will say it is the Dimensity 1200. The Vivo X60 series already has models powered by the Snapdragon 888, Snapdragon 870, Exynos 1080, and Dimensity 1100, so it makes sense to launch a model with the Dimensity 1200 SoC.
For the rest of the specs, we don’t know if Vivo will replicate what it did with the Vivo X60t which differs from the regular X60 based on chipset only. If that is the case, then the Vivo X60t Pro should only differ from the Exynos 1080-powered Vivo X60 Pro (Chinese version) based on chipsets.
The Vivo X60 Pro has a 6.56-inch curved AMOLED display with a centered punch hole, a 1080p resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. For its camera setup, the phone comes with a 48MP primary rear camera, an 8MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS and 5x optical zoom, a 13MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, and a 13MP ultrawide angle camera. There is a 32MP sensor in front for selfies.
Vivo ships the phone in only one configuration – 12GB RAM + 256GB of non-expandable storage. It has a 4200mAh battery capacity with support for 33W fast wired charging and runs Android 11.
Back in September 2020, Googe announced the Wear OS H-MR2 update. The new version of the company’s wearable operating system brings performance and battery life improvements. Ever since the search giant unveiled this update, OEMs have been pushing it via OTA to their devices. The latest smartwatch to get this update is none other than the popular Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3.
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 GPS
The TicWatch Pro 3 by Mobvoi is arguably the best Wear OS smartwatch available in the market. The wearable was unveiled just a few days after the Wear OS H-MR2 update was announced. However, this wearable is one of the last to get the update.
According to the official announcement post, the TicWatch Pro 3 Wear OS H-MR2 is currently only available for the GPS variant with firmware version PMRB.210407.001. The update is available for 30% of users as of writing this story. It should be rolled out to 50% and 100% of users by April 23 and April 24 respectively.
TicWatch Pro 3 Wear OS H-MR2 Update Official Changelog
New features:
Option to disable the long-press power button to activate Google Assistant.
New screen brightness layout.
New Weather tile.
New theater mode.
Support regular enter and exit the essential mode.
Improvements:
Optimized the media volume and the ringtone volume bar’s display to match the actual volume.
Optimized the sorting of apps in Mobvoi Launcher.
Optimized the sliding smoothness of Mobvoi Launcher.
Optimized the accuracy of off-body detection.
Improved the performance on Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 platforms.
Moved the “OK Google” switch from the watch’s settings menu to the Google assistant settings.
Optimized the shutdown charging animation.
Updated security patch to 2021-03-05.
Bugsfixed :
Fixed the issue that Auto-DND sometimes cannot take effect.
Fixed an issue where the screen may not lock when charging.
Fixed an issue where the Phone app might disappear in Mobvoi Launcher when pairing with an Android phone.
Fixed other discovered bugs.
Lastly, it is worth noting that Mobvoi recommends placing the TicWatch Pro 3 on the charging dock while updating it.
OPPO has launched several phones under the Reno5 series so far. We have devices like the recently launched Reno5 K, Reno5 Z, and others like the Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G, Reno5 Pro+ 5G, Reno5 4G, and Reno5 Lite 4G. Now, renowned leaker Evan Blass has shared renders of yet another device called the Reno5 A.
The renders shared by Evan on Voice showsOPPO Reno5 A in two colors. The front of the device has a display with a single punch-hole for a selfie camera at the top left. This isn’t surprising considering the majority of the Reno5 series has boasted the selfie camera at a similar position.
Moving on, the rear of the device shows a quad-camera layout. The layout itself is slimmer like the Reno5 K but has a design inspired by the likes of Reno5 Z. The difference we see here is that it doesn’t have a separate AI logo, and has camera details written between the fourth sensor and LED flash.
The rear also has a physical fingerprint sensor which is surprising, to say the least. Rounding up the buttons that are visible, we have a Power button on the right and volume buttons to the left.
Credit: Evan Blass/ Voice
As for the specs, the camera layout shows that it will have a 64MP primary sensor. Further, the device is said to feature a 6.5-inch display which could be an LCD panel but let’s wait for official info on the same.
Apart from this, we don’t have much information on the Reno5 A, which is said to be codenamed “Ciri” internally. Considering the high-quality renders are out now, the launch could happen anytime soon.
realme 8 series has finally arrived in Thailand. The company launched the 4G versions of the realme 8 Pro in India, Europe, and realme 8 in India last month. Today, it has brought the 4G & 5G versions of the realme 8 to Thailand. In fact, the 5G version is also debuting in India tomorrow, i.e., April 22. Anyway, let’s look at their specifications, features, and prices in Thailand.
The realme 8 in 4/8GB RAM, 128GB storage variants. The 5G version of the realme 8 joins the party as well but with 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage options. Let’s look at their official Thailand price below:
The realme 8 4G starts at 8,999 baht($287) and the realme 8 5G starts at 9,999 baht($319). The realme 8 4G and the 5G versions will be available starting from May 4 in Thailand.
The pre-orders of the devices begin Today, i.e, April 21, and users can purchase the device across Shopee, Lazada, JD.com, This Shop, and other partners in the country.
Realme 8 5G Specifications and Features
Design and look wise, the realme 8 5G is similar to the realme V13 5G that launched in China last month. The device comes in two colors- Supersonic Blue and Supersonic Black options.
As for specs, the realme 8 5G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. This display has a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 90.5% screen-body ratio, and up to 600 nits brightness.
Under the hood, the realme 8 5G features a Dimensity 700 chipset paired with 4/6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64/128GB UFS 2.1 storage. The device also gets a DRE(Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology to virtually make 4GB RAM perform better. You can also upgrade the storage via a microSD card up to 1TB.
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For cameras, we have a triple-camera setup on the back with a 48MP main lens, two 2MP Black & White, and macro lenses. The macro lens has a 4cm focal length. Upfront, we have a 16MP selfie camera.
Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging, dual-SIM 5G, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi ac, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C port, and run Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS. Finally, the realme 8 5G measures 8.5mm thickness and weighs 185 grams.
Realme 8 4G Specifications and Features
The realme 8 4G are the same just like they are sold in other markets like India. It has what realme calls the Infinite Bold design, has a DARE TO LEAP logo inside a shimmering paint finish.
The device comes in Cyber Silver, Cyber Black colors. It is 7.99mm thick and weighs 177 grams
The realme 8 4G features a 6.4-inch sAMOLED FHD+ display, with a 180Hz touch sampling rate, 1000 nits peak brightness. The display also has features like Sunlight mode, DC-like Dimming. Under the hood, it has a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset paired with up to 4/8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage.
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realme 8 Cyber Black
realme 8 Cyber Silver
As for the optics, there is a quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultrawide with 119-degree FOV, and a pair of 2MP sensors(4cm macro and monochrome).
Upfront, we have the same 16MP f/2.45 Sony IMX471 selfie shooter. Camera features include starry mode, Neon, and AI portrait, Dynamic Bokeh, Tilt-Shift mode, Super Nightscape, Dual-View Video.
Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 30W Dart Charging, copper liquid cooling technology, in-display fingerprint sensor, Hi-Res Audio, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm jack, Type-C port, realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.
Along with the realme 8 series, realme also launched the realme Buds Air 2 and Buds Air 2 Neo in Thailand for 2,499 baht and 1,299 baht respectively. You can read our previous coverage to know the specifications and features.
The company also brought realme Cobble Bluetooth speaker for 999 baht, realme Mobile Game finger sleeves for 99 baht, Mobile cooling back clip for 499 baht.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 is the company’s newest rugged tablet. This device was officially announced at the end of September 2020. It debuted with One UI 2.5 based on Android 10. Now, months after its release, this tablet has started receiving the Android 11 update with One UI 3.0 on top of it.
According to a report by SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 One UI 3.0 update (Android 11) is currently live in Europe. The latest system update for the rugged tablet comes with firmware number T575XXU3BUD5.
The new update brings all the new Android 11 and One UI 3.0 features that the hardware can support. Additionally, the build also brings month-old March 2021 security patches.
Although the update is said to be only available in Switzerland, it should be available in more markets in the coming days. Users of this tablet can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has received the OTA system update.
As mentioned in the begging, the Galaxy Tab Active3 is Samsung’s latest rugged tablet. However, it has modest features like an 8-inch PLS IPS LCD panel, Exynos 9810 SoC, 4GB RAM, 5,050mAh battery, and 15W fast charging.
Apple has just held its “Spring Loaded” event in which it unveiled its latest iPad Pro models along with a redesigned iMac, and the long rumored AirTags as well. Although, during the course of this event, one of the company’s primary MacBook supplier was suffering from a major ransomware attack worth 50 million US Dollars.
According to a Bloombergreport (Via MacRumors), the ransomware group, REvil, has publicly announced earlier this week that it had accessed the internal computers of the Cupertino based giant’s Quanta Computer Inc, which is based in Taiwan. In the attack, REvil managed to obtain 15 images/schematics of unreleased MacBook models. This includes “specific component serial numbers, sizes and capacities detailing the many working parts inside” of the MacBook, as per documents and blog posts found by Bloomberg.
Notably, Quanta Computers also works with other electronics brands like HP, Facebook, and more, but the ransomware attack was specifically targeted towards Apple. In the blog post, the group also demanded that the iPhone maker pay up an undisclosed ransom for the images/schematics they had obtained through the supplier by the date of May 1. Unfortunately, an Apple spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.
Although, Quanta Computer has since acknowledged the attack and has stated that the incident had no “material impact” on its operations as a whole. Furthermore, the supplier is also strengthening its cybersecurity infrastructure. But, REvil, in talks with Quanta during the negotiations, said that it had stolen and encrypted “all local network data,” which it would only give up once the large ransom sum is finally paid.
Last week, the CEO of realme India confirmed the arrival of new realme Smart TVs in May. A few days later, the company exec now teases one of the TV models launching next month in the country.
Yesterday, Madhav Sheth, the CEO of realme India and realme Europe posted a picture on Twitter. This image shows what appears to be a presentation slide for the upcoming realme Smart TV launch event.
The particular slide in the picture posted by the brand exec confirms the launch of the company’s first 43-inch 4K TV. This television will be called realme Smart TV 4K 43”. As per the previous teaser, this TV could come in more sizes, including a 50-inch variant.
Anyway, unlike most smart TVs in the budget segment, this upcoming realme TV will have a borderless design. Going by the teaser image, this television could have no bezels on three sides.
Unfortunately, we do not have any other info on these upcoming realme smart televisions. As of now, what we can conclude is that the new 43-inch realme 4K TV will mostly not replace the existing 43-inch FHD TV.
That’s because the 43-inch model sold right now costs only ₹23,999 ($318). It is impossible for any company to release a 4K TV at this price, no thanks to the surge in TV panel prices.
In a move to expand its smartphone presence in the Indian market, Samsung has began the production of OLED panels as of this month at its Noida plant in India through its Display unit.
According to a TechRadarreport, the South Korean tech giant is starting the production of OLED panels for its smartphones in the Noida factory. As per a spokesperson from the company’s display unit, “Some of the production lines starts to manufacture” in the plant in India. Furthermore, the brand is also planning on soon start the production of making IT display panels as well at this factory.
Notably, this would mark the first time the company has made any display manufacturing is being done in India. This is also in line with the nation’s plans on becoming a global hub for smartphone and related technologies manufacturing. The Samsung Display’s Noida plant will supply components to its the brand’s smartphone unit, for the Galaxy range of handsets that will be sold within the region. For those unaware, the Indian smartphone market is one of the largest in the world and is also a key region for the company.
Thus, sourcing and assembling its devices within the country would also help lower its costs by avoiding import duties by shipping components from overseas. With this move, the company is set to invest $705.75 million in the project and also hopes to create about 1,300 jobs in the region. Recently, the smartphone maker even saw a breakthrough with its OLED panels, which now has lowered power consumption by automatically adjusting the display’s refresh rate. This can save power by about 22 percent compared to existing smartphone displays.
Realme will be announcing the Realme 8 5G handset in India tomorrow. Fresh information shared by Tech Radarrevealed that the company is planning to launch a new phone called the Realme X7 Max smartphone. It will be arriving as the third X7-series phone in India after the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro phones, which were announced in February in the country. The report has revealed the variants and color options of the Realme X7 Max.
The new leak reveals that the Realme X7 Max will arrive in two models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage in the country. It could be available in color variants such as Mercury Silver, Asteroid Black, and Milky Way.
The Realme X7 Max is expected to arrive in India as a rebranded version of the Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition (aka Realme X7 Pro Ultra), which was recently unveiled in China. Hence, the X7 Max could be coming with a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen with a punch-hole design and curved edges. The screen may carry support for an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint reader.
Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition (aka Realme X7 Pro Ultra)
The Dimensity 1000+ chipset may power the Realme X7 Max. It is expected to come with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It will be preinstalled with Realme UI-based Android 11 OS. It could be coming with a 4,500mAh battery and 65W fast charging support.
The Realme X7 Max has a front-facing camera of a 32-megapixel. Its rear camera setup may include a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. There is no word on the pricing of the device. In China, the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants of the Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition are priced at 2,399 Yuan (~$369) and 2,699 Yuan (~$415).
Today, OPPO confirmed that it will be unleashing the OPPO K9 5G smartphone on May 6 in China. This device will be arriving as a successor to the OPPO K7 5G phone from last year. Ahead of the launch, the OPPO K9 5G has appeared on Chinese retailer sites like JD.com and Tmall for pre-orders.
The retailer listings have revealed that the OPPO K9 5G will be available in variants like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The renders show that the device will be available in black and gradient blue colors.
OPPO K9 5G
Rumors have it that the TENAA certified OPPO phone with model number PEXM00 could be debuting as the OPPO K9 5G. Its TENAA listing has revealed that it will be sporting a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is unclear whether it will carry support for a higher refresh rate.
The OPPO K9 5G could be fitted with a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The camera array found on the backside of the device has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-mgeapixel secondary shooter, a 2-megapixel lens, and an LED flash.
The K9 5G is fueled by a 2.8GHz chipset, which could be Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 768G mobile platform. It has a 2,100mAh dual-cell battery, which carries support for 65W rapid charging. The device measures 159.1 x 73.4 x 7.9mm and weighs 172 grams. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that it will be also announcing the OPPO Enco Air TWS and a new OPPO Band alongside the K9 5G on May 6.
Earlier this month, news broke out that OnePlus will be launching a webcam for its smart TVs in India. A couple of weeks later, information regarding the firmware required to support this accessory has emerged.
OnePlus TV Q1
The existence of the OnePlus plug & play webcam for smart TVs was made public by tipster Yogesh in partnership with MySmartPrice. The same team now brings details regarding the firmware update that is essential for this new upcoming accessory.
According to the leakster, the software build required to support the OnePlus plug & play webcam is ready. In fact, he has even shared three screenshots of this update. Out of these three, one of them shows the new ‘Camera’ app in the app drawer, another shows the main interface of this camera application, and the last image reveals the update changelog.
As per Yogesh, the screenshots he has shared are of the OnePlus TV Q series. However, going by the previous report, the OnePlus webcam will be compatible with all the OnePlus TV models sold in India except for the most affordable model – OnePlus TV 32Y1. Hence, a similar update should be rolling out to those TVs as well.
Source: Yogesh (via MySmartPrice)
Source: Yogesh (via MySmartPrice)
Source: Yogesh (via MySmartPrice)
Anyway, as per the changelog, the new update that will be soon seeded out to users will not only bring the Camera app but also compatibility for OnePlus Watch controls and new OxygenPlay features like Sports Zone and content rating to name a couple.
Last but not least, Yogesh claims that this upcoming OnePlus plug & play webcam with a shutter, a microphone, and a USB Type-C port could launch in mid-May at the earliest.
A new video recently surfaced, which revealed a Tesla car being involved in a serious car accident. The video depicts the vehicle crashing and then catching on fire and even led to the death of a person.
According to an ITHomereport, the electric car from the American automobile maker was seen trying to overtake a moving car from behind, after which, the car hit a concrete bridge on the side of the road. This crash likely damaged the car’s engine that caused it to catch fire. The fire then became surrounded by a raging fire that eventually led to just the car’s frame being left behind.
The accident was announced by Guangzhou Zengcheng Police in China earlier today (21st April 2021). This incident took place in the Zengcheng District at about 10 pm on 17th April 2021 in the Southeast Asian nation. Preliminary investigations found that the accident involved two cars, including the Tesla, but the other vehicles and passengers were mostly safe from any injuries. The exact cause of the accident is still being investigated.]
Notably, the company has already responded to the authorities regarding the accident and will even be cooperating with the local police force immediately to help in the investigation to deal with the incident. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when any interesting developments surface regarding this matter.
Instagram is rolling out a new feature to help prevent users from viewing possibly abusive messages by filtering offensive words, phrases, and even emojis on the social media platform.
According to a Reutersreport, the Facebook owned photo sharing application is launching a new feature to prevent hate speech and online abuse. Earlier today (21st April 2021), the social media giant said that it will make it harder for people blocked by users to circumvent and contact them through new accounts along with the filter option for abusive direct messages. Furthermore, the company has also been pushing its efforts to tackle hate speech and online form of abuse on its platform.
The company is raising its efforts against online abuse since a majority of its user base is teens and young adults. This filter can be activated by going to the privacy settings in app. One can also add customized words, phrases, and emojis to the filter that they wish to avoid or block from receiving in their message requests. Users can also use their discretion to report, delete, or even open messages, which will be sorted into a hidden requests folder.
At the moment, the feature is only applicable to direct message requests and not on the inbox itself and it will roll out in some countries in the coming weeks, as per an official company statement. Within the coming weeks, all users will also have the extended option to entirely block out people from contacting them on Instagram, if they are blocked on the social media platform.
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