Suspected Redmi K40 Game “Standard Edition” pops up on Master Lu benchmarks with Dimensity 1100 chipset

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Apr 20, 2021

Redmi today confirmed that the K40 Game Enhanced edition will launch in China on April 27. However, Master Lu has shared a poster on Weibo that suggests that there will be a standard edition too.

Before you get confused, there are two models of Redmi gaming smartphones that are reported to be in development. They are M2102K10C and M2104K10C. As tipster Digital Chat station says, both of them have already appeared on 3C certification authority with up to 67W charging support.

Now, the Master Lu Weibo post shows a screenshot of the benchmarks of a Redmi device with model number M2104K10AC. The device in testing has a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB storage, and an FHD+ display.

That is, the resolution of the display is about 2400×1080 pixels which is also similar to the Redmi K40. Anyway, the M2104K10AC device scores 758,248 overall on the Master Lu benchmarks. This splits to above 268,303 in CPU, 249,963 in GPU, and the rest in other categories.

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It will be interesting to see if Xiaomi launches a “Standard version” alongside the Game Enhanced edition in China. Speaking of version, a similar device has been registered under POCO in India and it is expected to be the F-series device for the country.

Either way, the Redmi Gaming phone is said to feature a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED E4 screen with 144Hz refresh rate, the Enhanced Edition will have the Dimensity 1200 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery.

We can also expect the device to come with features like a dedicated COD theme, optimized for “PeaceKeeper Elite” with better haptic vibrations, TUV Rheinland’s High-Game performance certification for 5G connectivity, mechanical shoulder buttons, 64MP Sony IMX686 camera, run MIUI 12.5 out of the box.

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Mobvoi is running a spring sale; the TicWatch GTX is down to $45

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Apr 20, 2021

Mobvoi, the brand known for its TicWatch line of smartwatches and TicPods line of earbuds, is running a spring sale that has products discounted by up to 40%. The discount cuts across its smartwatches, earphones, and treadmill, and across various regions. However, we are focusing on the US store, so make sure you check the store for your region to get the discounted prices.

If you are on a budget, the TicWatch GTX that launched last year as one of its first wearables not to run WearOS can now be purchased for $44.99. The launch price was $65, so this is a good deal. The smartwatch has a round dial, support for 14 workout modes, 24-hour heart rate monitoring, and a battery life that goes up to 10 days.

For those who want a WearOS smartwatch, the TicWatch S2 (Glacier/White) is available for $119.98. The Snapdragon Wear 2100-powered watch was announced in early 2019 for $179. If you want a more recent smartwatch, the TicWatch Pro 4G is down to $224.25 from $299 but that deal expires in about 17 hours as at the time of writing.

For audiophiles, the TicKasa ANC over-the-ear headphones that launched last year for $130 can be picked up for $77.99. The headphones have ANC as the name says, a 30-hour battery life (20 hours with ANC on), and can also be used in wired mode.

If you want something smaller, Mobvoi has discounted its TWS earbuds the TicPods 2 and TicPods 2 Pro. The earbuds sell for $64.99 (the original price is $99.99) and $90.99 (the original price is $139.99) respectively. The TicPods ANC earbuds can be purchased for $53.99 (the original price is $89.99).

Trying to set up your own gym, then the Mobvoi Home Treadmill is on sale for $404.99. This is not a significant discount as the original price is $449.99.

You can access all of these deals on Mobvoi’s US page. Just remember that some expire soon but the sale is expected to run until April 30.

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HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, MatePad T 10, and MatePad T 10s debut in Japan

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Apr 20, 2021

Huawei has launched a lot of products in Japan and that includes the HUAWEI MatePad 10.4-inch, MatePad T 10, and MatePad T 10s. The MatePad 10.4-inch is a refresher to the already available versions with upgrades in specs just like we saw in Malaysia.

HUAWEI MatePad 10.4, MatePad T 10, MatePad T 10s Japan Price, Availability

Before anything, let’s take a look at the Japanese prices of the products that Huawei launched today.

HUAWEI MatePad 10.4(Wi-Fi, 64GB)- ¥ 33,880($313)
HUAWEI MatePad T 10(Wi-Fi, 32GB)- ¥ 23,980($220)
HUAWEI MatePad T 10s(Wi-Fi, 32GB)- ¥ 27,280($252)

The tablets will be released in Japan from April 23, i.e, on Friday. Users can purchase them on Huawei Japan’s official website. Users who buy here will get a Huawei Official Flip cover as a gift. It is worth ¥ 1,980.

HUAWEI MatePad 10.4 Specifications and Features

As mentioned above, the new MatePad 10.4 model comes with upgrades in the chipset, storage, and more. The device features a 10.4-inch 2K full-view IPS display with a resolution of 2000×1200 pixels.

This display has a maximum brightness of about 470 nits, a screen-body ratio of 84% and features like eBOOK mode for better comfort while reading.

Under the hood, the MatePad 10.4-inch Wi-Fi model features a Kirin 820 chipset. This is an upgrade from the Kirin 810 on the LTE models from 2020 and it has features like Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

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The Kirin 820 is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. This is an upgrade from the 32GB on the older models. You can also expand the storage via MicroSD card up to 512GB on the new model.

For cameras, the MatePad 10.4 has an 8MP camera sensor each on the front and the rear side. It also has 4 microphones and Harmon Kardon tuned quad speakers for surround audio.

Other features include a 7,250mAh battery with 22.5W charging, Type-C cable, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi ax for connectivity, HUAWEI M-Pencil compatibility, and run EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 OS.

Finally, the MatePad 10.4 comes in Grey color, measures 245x155x7.4mm and weighs about 460 grams (with battery).

HUAWEI MatePad T 10 and MatePad T 10s Specifications and Features

Huawei MatePad T 10 and MatePad T 10s have a lot of common features like chipset, battery, storage. However, they differ in few areas like display and dimensions, sound.

The MatePad T 10 features a 9.7-inch IPS display that has a resolution of 1280×800 pixels. The MatePad T 10s, on the other hand, has a 10.1-inch IPS display that has a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels.

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The MatePad T 10 has only an Accerelometer sensor while the T 10s has Accelerometer, Ambient light, and proximity sensors. The next major difference is the speakers inside, although both have stereo speakers with a mic, only the MatePad T 10s is tuned by Harmon Kardon.

Other than this, both the tablets feature similar specs like Kirin 710A Octa-core chipset, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, microSD card storage expansion up to 512GB, 5MP rear and 2MP selfie camera, 5,100mAh battery, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and run EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 OS.

Despite the screen difference, both the tablets have the same aluminum alloy body, Deep sea Blue color, measure 240x159x7.9mm, and weigh 450 grams.

Huawei’s Other Products in Japan

The company has also launched the HUAWEI Band 6, FreeBuds 4i, WATCH FIT Elegant Edition along with the tablets mentioned above. You can look at their prices below:

HUAWEI Band 6 – ¥ 8,580($79)
HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i– ¥ 9,680($89)
HUAWEI WATCH FIT Elegant Edition– ¥ 19,800($183)

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Super Deal: Get Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro Earbuds for $99.99 (Original price $140)

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Apr 20, 2021

Amazon US is giving an amazing deal on Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro. The earbud which generally retails at $140 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $99.99.

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Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro at $99.99 @Amazon US

Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro uses the state-of-the-art Astria Coaxial Acoustic Architecture that integrates a customized Knowles balanced armature and an 11mm dynamic driver into a single body which completely eliminates interference while producing harmonized treble and bass. This means you get a unique and amazing audio experience like never before.

Fitted with HearID custom sound function the earbuds intelligently analyze your unique hearing profile and creates a tailor-made sound set up just for your ears. However, you can still control your music at your fingertips by simply changing the EQ settings.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro gives you 8 hours of music time on one single charge and you can get 4 complete charging cycles with the charging case. Moreover, with a 10-minute quick charge, you can easily get 2 hours of music time.

Generally retailing at around $140 you can now get Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro for $ 99.99 only at Amazon US. This deal is applicable to both the Black and White color variants. So grab your heavily discounted Liberty 2 pro earbuds asap.

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OnePlus 8/8 Pro OxygenOS Open Beta 9 and OnePlus 8T OxygenOS Open Beta 3 released

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 20, 2021

Oneplus is rolling out a new OxygenOS Open Beta update for OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlux 8T exactly after a month from the last public beta update. The former two models are receiving OxygenOS Open Beta 9. On the other hand, the latter phone is getting OxygenOS Open Beta 3 update.

With the last month’s OxygenOS Open Beta update, OnePlus sort of merged the builds for OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T. All three smartphones received a similar build with minor differences. The same thing continues with the new release as well.

According to the official changelog (via XDA Developers), the new public beta update brings a total of 11 fixes. The update also packs April 2021 security patches, Gallery app loading speed improvements, and a new Data Monitor feature to monitor real-time FPS/CPU/GPU changes while gaming.

OnePlus 8/8 Pro OxygenOS Open Beta 9 and OnePlus 8T OxygenOS Open Beta 3 Official Changelog

System
- Fixed the issue that some app’s fonts are displayed abnormally after setting customized fonts
- Fixed the small probability issue where the status bar cannot be pulled down
- Fixed the small probability issue where the status bar does not display app icons
- Fixed the issue that the missed calls are not displayed in the notification bar
- Fixed the small probability issue that the expanded screenshot may stop working
- Fixed the small probability issue where recording audio with headphones may not work as expected
- Updated Android security patch to 202104
Camera
- Fixed the small probability issue that the previewed photos are flickering under the photo mode
Calculator
- Fixed the abnormal display with the calculator under the split-screen
Ambient Display
- Fixed the issue that the contextual information of AOD is not updated timely
- Fixed the issue that the ambient display is switched to Canvas after the device owner is changed
- Fixed the issue with AOD that the time is displayed abnormally when the system language is Hebrew
OnePlus Games
- Newly added the Data Monitor feature, you can find it in the Game Toolbox and monitor the FPS/CPU/GPU changes in real-time
Gallery
- Improved the loading speed of the gallery to speed up the process of previewing pictures

The new OxygenOS Open Beta update for OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T is being seeded to users who are already on the last beta build via OTA. The update is being rolled out in batches and should reach all users very soon.

Unfortunately, users on stable channel willing to try the latest public release will have to wait further since the company is yet to make an official announcement in the OnePlus Community (as of writing this story).

Get $60 OFF on OnePlus 8T at Giztop (Coupon)

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Apr 20, 2021

Giztop is giving a flash deal on the OnePlus 8T. You can now get $60 Off on the Silver color, 8GB + 128GB variant via coupon code: OP8TS60

WHERE TO BUY

OnePlus 8T at $499 (after discount)@Giztop

OnePlus 8T features a 6.55” display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G processor. The smartphone comes with a rear quad camera setup with a 48MP main camera and 16MP + 5MP + 2MP secondary cameras. The front features a 16MP selfie camera.

Fueled by a 4500mAh battery, the smartphone supports 65W Super Warp charging and runs the Oxygen OS based on Android 11. OnePlus 8T is retailing on Giztop for $559. However, you can get the phone for $499 by using the coupon code: OP8TS60.

Please note this deal is only applicable on the Silver color, 8GB + 128GB variant. The deal expires on 30 April 2021 and is limited to 100 pieces only. So make sure to order your discounted OnePlus 8T asap.

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[Updated] Honor 50 series will reportedly arrive in May 2021, Alleged design shows pill-shaped camera layout

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Apr 20, 2021

Last week, a report said that Honor 50 will arrive before the Huawei P50. Today, GSMArena has come up with an exclusive report regarding the launch and design of the Honor 50 series.

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As per the report, the Honor 50 series will launch in May 2021. They haven’t mentioned a specific date or if it’s towards the beginning or far end of the month. However, the report includes what they claim to be a yet-to-be-shared teaser image of the launch.

As you can see below, the poster doesn’t even have HONOR words on it. However, it has the “THE 50 Series” and “May 2021” timelines. This tagline appears on an image that shows two camera sensors with an LED flash in a silhouette image.

Further, the report says that they received design sketches of the device. It shows a pill-shaped dual-ring pill-shaped camera design similar to the one that appeared on recent Huawei P50 renders. Out of the two cut-outs, the lower one is said to house two sensors.

Also, the renders have a ring on the side that the report guesses as a snap-on-filter that attaches externally via magnets.

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Besides, Twitter user Teme (特米)(@RODENT950) says that he doesn’t believe them to be the Honor 50 series. He also mentions an earlier leak about the Honor V40 leak that said it would have a watch-like rear camera layout. The leak didn’t turn out to be true as the Honor V40 has a rectangular camera layout.

Just like Teme, we too aren’t sure if these are how the Honor 50 would indeed look like so take them with a pinch of salt. That being said, the sketches do gives a vibe about the Honor V40 Lite Luxury Edition and we will have to wait and see if Honor makes this a standard design for devices in the future.

Update Apr 20: Apart from Honor 50, Teme also says that Honor Play 5 is also launching next month. The company unveiled the Honor Play 5T earlier today in China.

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Facebook to compete with Clubhouse with its own upcoming Audio products

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Apr 20, 2021

Mark Zuckerbeg, CEO of Facebook announced earlier this week that the company is planning on launching several new audio products. These products will be similar to the popular app Clubhouse, and will compete in the same market.

According to a Reuters report, the social media tech giant’s plans on entering the audio market arrives after the recent booming success of Clubhouse. For those unaware, Clubhouse is an app that offers live audio rooms and a way for users to find and play podcasts. Notably, the app has even seen billionaires and celebrities like Tesla CEO Elon Musk join in to chat. At the moment, the downloads of Clubhouse app, which is only available on Apple iOS devices, saw a fall of 70 percent back in March over February.

Zuckerberg also added that Facebook plans on launching features including short form audio clips called “Soundbites” in the coming months. Furthermore, it also plans to unveil ways to create sound effects or improve audio quality. The company is currently testing live audio rooms, which is expected to launch later this year. Additionally, the social media based firm will also look to “treat audio as a first-class medium in the way that we would photos or video.”

The explosive growth of the Clubhouse app has showcased the massive potential audio based chat services. However, the application’s longevity is a concern especially after the sharp decline of its downloads in recent times. Similarly, Tw itter is also currently testing its own live audio feature called Spaces, along with new features from Discord, LinkedIn, Slack, and Spotify Technology.

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Huawei partners with Withings to add Health Mate app on AppGallery

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Apr 20, 2021

Huawei has just announced a new addition to its ‘rapidly growing range of health and well-being apps’ earlier today (20th April 2021). The company is adding Health Mate app on AppGallery through its partnership with Withings.

For those unaware, Withings is a France based health tech company. Now, the Chinese tech giant has partnered with Withings to brings its popular Health Mate app to its AppGallery platform, Huawei’s proprietary app ecosystem. The Health Mate app allows users to “visualize their health data with actionable insights.” The application is also designed to display customized info to the user, along with personalized messaging and tips based on their recorded data and health.

Furthermore, it can even inform the user regarding any health irregularities so they can take proper preventative action. Meaning, one essentially has a digital personal health coach. The Health Mate app is fully integrated in the Withings product experioence and can track users’ physical activities and sleep as well alongside other vitals. This would allow users to improve their fitness routines and even track trends and their progress.

Tuomas Ylä-Kauttu, Business Development Manager at Huawei Consumer Business Group Finland stated that “Withings Health Mate app is an excellent addition to AppGallery as it provides a holistic way of managing health preventively. Health Mate app encourages users to make positive behaviour changes and increase healthy activities. It has been a great privilege to cooperate with a team of professionals from Withings and we’re looking forward to supporting further Withings´ growth journey in AppGallery.”

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Honor Play 5T Life with 6.6-inch display, 13MP quad cameras, and 6,000mAh battery launched in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 20, 2021

Honor has announced the Honor Play 5T Life (aka Honor Play 5T Youth/Vitality Edition) smartphone in China. It is a new entry-level phone from the brand that comes with features like a 13-megapixel quad-camera and a 6.6-inch display as its major highlights.

Honor Play 5T Life specifications and features

The Honor Play 5T Life has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with a teardrop notch. For selfies, it has a front camera of 8-megapixel and it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.

The Helio P35 chipset along with 6 GB of RAM fuels the Honor Play 5T Life. The phone comes with 128 GB of internal storage and a hybrid SIM for adding a microSD card slot for extra storage. It runs on Magic UI 4.0 based Android 10 OS.

The rear-facing quad-camera system of the Play 5T Life features a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide sensor, 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megpaixel depth sensor. It is backed by a big battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. The other features that can be found on the device include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.1 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Honor Play 5T Life pricing and availability.

The Honor Play 5T Life has arrived in China with a pricing of 1,299 Yuan (~$199). It comes in blue and black colors, and it’s now up for pre-orders. Honor will carry out the first flash sale of the phone on April 27. There is no word on whether the device will ever make it to markets outside China.

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Get Xiaomi 67W Charger free with Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra at Giztop

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Apr 20, 2021

Giztop is giving a free gift on the purchase of Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 5G. With every purchase of the smartphone, you get an Original Xiaomi 67W Charger which retails at $28 absolutely free.

WHERE TO BUY

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 5G at $1099 @Giztop

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 5G comes with a 6.81” 2K E4 AMOLED display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor. The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and for the selfie camera, it sports a 20MP AI front camera. Powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery the smartphone supports both 67W wired and wireless charging. Available in Ceramic white, black and marbled ceramic special edition, the smartphone comes in three different storage variants viz: 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 5G is now available for purchase at Giztop for $1099. And with every purchase, you get an original Xiaomi 67W charger which retails at $28 absolutely free.

Please note that the above-mentioned price is applicable only on the base variant. The final price may change according to the variant and shipping.

OnePlus 9/9 Pro OxygenOS 11.2.4.4 update brings April 2021 security patches and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 20, 2021

Not even a month has passed since OnePlus launched the OnePlus 9 series. But the company is already rolling out the fourth system update for these smartphones. The latest software build comes in the form of OxygenOS 11.2.4.4.

OnePlus 9 Pro Morning Mist Featured 01 — OnePlus 9 Pro

The new system update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro once again brings improvements and fixes, in addition to April 2021 security patches. The update also comes bundled with March 2021 GMS (Google Mobile Services) package.

According to the changelog (via XDA Developers), the latest update features improvements for charging stability, keyboard sensitivity in the edge area, temperature control strategy, image purity and ambiance performance, white balance consistency of the rear camera, and image over-sharpening of the rear camera.

Lastly, the update also brings fixes for battery icon issue in the status bar, Google Fi incoming call bug, and other known issues.

OnePlus 9/9 Pro OxygenOS 11.2.4.4 Official Changelog

System
- Improved charging stability
- Improved the sensitivity of the keyboard in the edge area
- Improved the temperature control strategy
- Fixed the issue that the battery icon in the status bar is abnormally displayed
- Fixed the small probability issue that Google Fi SIM card can not accept incoming calls
- Fixed known issues and improved system stability
- Updated Android security patch to 2021.04
- Updated GMS package to 2021.03
Camera
- Improved the image purity and the ambiance performance
- Improved the white balance consistency of the rear camera
- Improved image over-sharpening of the rear camera

Like any other OTA system update, the OxygenOS 11.2.4.4 build for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every user.

realme confirms Dimensity 1100, 120Hz display & more on Q3 series, Q3 Pro AnTuTu scores leaked

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Balaji S

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Apr 20, 2021

realme has already confirmed that it will announce the Q3 series in China on April 22. With just 2 days remaining for the launch event, it has confirmed several features that are coming on at least one of the devices. Besides, the AnTuTu scores of the realme Q3 Pro have also been leaked.

In a series of posts, realme confirms features like MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, 120Hz display, and VC liquid cooling on the realme Q3 series. While the company hasn’t explicitly mentioned which one will get these, there are chances that more than one of them will have some of these features.

realme Q3 series is expected to include the realme Q3, Q3 Pro, and looking at the past, the realme Q2 and Q2 Pro both featured Dimensity 800U chipset. The realme Q2 had a 120Hz LCD display whereas the Q2 Pro had an AMOLED panel.

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This could get repeated on the realme Q3 series but let’s wait for the official info. Either way, the series is said to have a variable refresh rate this time around.

Talking about the cooling, the 3D tempered VC liquid-cooled heat dissipation surface is said to cover 100% of the core-heating surface and promise a maximum drop of 15-degree celsius.

Other confirmed features include Linear motors for better haptics, dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and Hi-Res certification.

Talking about the realme Q3 Pro, realme has already shared renders of the fluorescent logo that’s coming on the rear panel of it. Today, it mentions that the device will be one of the lightest with 8.4mm thickness and weight as low as 179 grams.

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Besides this, Digital Chat Station on Weibo has leaked the AnTuTu scores of the realme Q3 Pro. The device, likely codenamed RMX2205, has obtained a 677,177 overall score on the AnTuTu benchmark making it one of the best in the segment.

Speaking of the segment, realme is already teasing the price as 1,000 yuan and if launched at that price, the device would be a stunner as it has a 64MP triple-camera on the back and probably includes a screen fingerprint reader, a 4,500mAh battery, 65W rapid charging, and Android 11 OS.

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UK to investigate Nvidia’s ARM deal over national security concerns

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Sean

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Apr 20, 2021

The UK government is planning on investigating Nvidia’s acquisition of ARM Holdings over national security concerns. The deal between the two firms is worth over 40 billion US Dollars.

According to a Reuters report, UK Digital minister Oliver Dowden stated that he has issued an intervention notice over the sale of ARM by Japan’s SoftBank Group to Nvidia. The official further added that “As a next step and to help me gather the relevant information, the UK’s independent competition authority will now prepare a report on the implications of the transaction, which will help inform any further decisions.” On the other hand, Nvidia has said that it believes that the deal will not pose any material threat to the UK’s national security issues.

Nvidia also added that “We will continue to work closely with the British authorities, as we have done since the announcement of this deal.” For those unaware, ARM is a chip designer and a major player in the semiconductor industry. Its designs and technologies have been used in nearly every smartphone and has even powered various other forms of devices as well. These semiconductors are a critical part of a nation’s infrastructure and even tie in with departments like Defense and communications.

Thus, it is a matter of national security, which is why the UK government is stepping in to intervene. Back in September 2020, Nvidia had pledged that, regardless of the deal, ARM will remain neutral and has even offered guarantees to retain its headquarters and staff in Cambridge. However, Nvidia owning ARM also implies that a single firm controls a key supplier that offers silicon designs to other chip makers.

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Grab Mi 11 Ultra with extra 2% discount and a free 67W Charger from Giztop

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 20, 2021

Mi 11 Ultra is the epitome of Xiaomi smartphone with powerful hardware including an exciting camera and optimized software. The smartphone is currently available only in China and is launching in India on April 23. However, if you want to grab the device throughout the globe before its official launch in your country, then it is the right time as Giztop is offering International shipping with additional discounts.

Must See: Xiaomi Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro, Mi 11 Ultra India storage variants tipped

Mi 11 Ultra is available with an additional discount of 2% upon using coupon code XM11U2. Moreover, it will ship with a free 67W charger along with the Mi 11 Ultra unit. The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is retailing for the price of $1099, and with the coupon code, you will get it for $1077. A similar promotion is active on other storage variants too.

Coupon Code: XM11U2

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The smartphone comes with a 6.81-inch 2K E4 AMOLED display having 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution. The display further supports up to 900 nits brightness, 120Hz refresh rate and 20:9 aspect ratio. It is well-protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

It is powered with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SoC coupled with an octa-core processor and Adreno 660 GPU. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is available in three storage variants of 8GB RAM + 256GB , 12GB RAM + 256GB and 12GB RAM + 512GB internal storage variants.

There’s a triple-rear camera module featuring a 50MP Dual Pixel PDAF primary sensor coupled with Optical Image Stabilisation Features. It further hosts a 48MP telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultrawide sensor to enhance the camera capabilities. The device houses a 20MP selfie shooter on the front. It supports a 5000 mAh battery with 67W wired and wireless fast charging. It even supports Reverse Wireless charging up to 10W.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes in two colour variants of Ceramic White and Ceramic Black.

Related: Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra receive MIUI 12.5 update in China

Xiaomi patents a smartphone with a thunderbolt camera module design

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Sean

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Apr 20, 2021

Xiaomi has recently patented a new smartphone with a unique camera design. The patent showcases a handset with a camera module that has a thunderbolt like design on the rear of the device.

As per a LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese tech giant filed a new patent for the unique design, which was first filed back in October 2020 that was finally published earlier today (20th April 2021). In the patent, the company shared 32 product images along with a brief description as well. Looking at the images, the device features a sleek design with full front screen body on the front and no physical buttons being visible on the device, adding to its futuristic design.

On the front, no notch or punch hole camera is visible, so the company might want to have an under display camera display. Although, the patent might just have ignored the finer details of the smartphones design and focused solely on the rear camera module. Arriving at the most notable features of the patent, the device arrives with a uniquely designed thunderbolt styled camera module. This patent showcases has three variants of this camera module, one which is horizontally, while the other two are vertically positioned in the middle and the top left corner.

The thunderbolt camera module houses two image sensors in the middle while the outer part of the thunderbolt features two LED flashes. The camera module also surprisingly protrudes just slightly from the rear panel. Unfortunately, it is unknown if the company is actually working on such a product or it is just covering all bases. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra receive MIUI 12.5 update in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 20, 2021

MIUI 12.5 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system based on Android. It is an incremental update to last year’s MIUI 12 with improvements. The company has been rolling out weekly beta builds ever since MIUI 12.5 was first announced. Slowly and steadily, the firm updated five devices to its latest OS by early April. Now, Xiaomi’s most expensive smartphones (regular) of 2021 – Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra have also started receiving this update.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Featured 04 — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

The Mi 11 Pro and the Mi 11 Ultra are Xiaomi’s regular flagship smartphones of 2021. The duo was announced at the Xiaomi Mega Launch Event in late March. The latter is available in select global markets but the former is exclusive to China for now.

Like some Xiaomi phones, these two also run a common MIUI build. Hence, they are receiving the MIUI 12.5 update at the same time. As of now, the update is only available for the variant sold in China. It comes with build number V12.5.2.0.RKACNXM.

The latest software build for the Chinese Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra is currently in the Stable Beta phase. Therefore, the update is only available for a select few users. However, it should be rolled out to all users in the coming days.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro Review 1 — Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

Apart from Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra, the MIUI 12.5 update is also live for the following devices in China.

Unfortunately, the update is yet to reach the global variants of the above-listed phones.

Huawei starts sale of New SERES SF5 Car in its China Flagship Stores

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Sean

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Apr 20, 2021

Earlier this week, Huawei announced that it would be launching new cars from the Chinese car maker, SERES, on its official flagship stores in China. This marks the entry of automobiles in its flagship stores, which can be seen as an expansion of the company’s “1+8+N” ecosystem.

Richard Yu, Executive Director and CEO of the Consumer Business Group of the Chinese tech giant stated that “This exciting announcement sets a precedent for both the consumer electronics industry and the new energy vehicle industry. In the future, we will not only provide leading smart car solutions to help partners build better intelligent vehicles, but also help them sell those vehicles through our retail network across China.”

The new car model also arrives as an answer to consumers concerns regarding range and recharging of electric vehicles. To address this, the new SERES SF5 car arrives with a new electric drive range extension system, which has been developed by Huawei. This technology is called the DriveONE Three-in-One Electric Drive system that can deliver “world-class coupe performance.” The SERES SF5 has a range of 180 kilometers in the pure electric mode to meet the daily needs of city travelers. Although, it also features an extended range mode that has a range of over 1,000 kilometers for long distance travelers as well. Notably, the car is even capable of reaching 100 km/h acceleration in just 4.68 seconds.

The car is built from a lightweight aluminum chasis and also features the Huawei HiCar system, which enables it to be connected to other smart devices. The new car model will be available for sale on the flagship store starting from April 21 and will go for 246,800 Yuan (roughly 38,000 US Dollars) for the four wheel drive variant and 216,800 Yuan (roughly 33,377 US Dollars) for the two wheel drive variant. The car is also available in multiple color variants including Deep Ocean Blue, Charcoal Black, Pearl White and Titanium Silver Grey – along with Midnight Black, Garnet Red, and Ivory White interior trim.

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Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip to come in eight color options

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Jeet

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Apr 20, 2021

Samsung has been working on foldable smartphones for several years and has recently launched a few devices in this category. The South Korean giant is now gearing up to launch refreshed versions of its existing foldable phones.

There are reports about the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip smartphones. Now, reports about the color options of the upcoming new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphone have surfaced online.

The report reveals that the phone will be made available in eight color options — Purple, Green, Black, Beige, Gray, White, Dark Blue, and Pink. These are the hues but the actual name of the colors may be different.

This means that at the time of launch, there could be eight color options for the new Galaxy Z Flip smartphone but there’s a possibility that the company could add more colors after the launch, specific to certain regions.

As for the smartphone, the design of the smartphone is expected to be similar to its predecessor. However, it is said that the design is more refined. The device reportedly has two batteries together with a rated capacity of 3,200mAh.

So far, the exact launch date of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphone is not yet known but we expect it to go official around the same time as its predecessor — July or August. To know more about the phone, including its specifications and pricing information, we will have to wait for the official launch.

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Moto G60, G40 Fusion with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 732G, and up to 108MP triple cameras launched in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 20, 2021

Motorola unveiled the Moto G10 and Moto G30 smartphones in India last month. Now the brand is back with new G-series phones named Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion in the country. The G60 has arrived in India as the cheapest smartphone with a 108-megapixel primary camera (with the promotional offer). Both phones are equipped with a 120Hz display, a huge battery with fast charging support, and a powerful Snapdragon 7-series chipset.

Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion specifications and features

The Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion smartphones have identical specifications and they mainly differ in the camera department. The G60 and G40 Fusion are equipped with a 6.8-inch Max Vision IPS display with a top-centered punch-hole. It supports a 1080 x 2460 pixels FHD+ resolution, HDR10, and 120Hz refresh rate. The Moto G40 Fusion features a front camera of 16-megapixel, whereas the G60 gets a 32-megapixel selfie snapper with an LED flash.

The Moto G60’s triple camera setup comprises a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 primary camera with f/1.9 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with 118-degree FOV which also doubles as a macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the other side, the triple camera setup of the Moto G60 has a 64-megapixel main camera with f/1.7 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 118-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The My UX-based Android 11 OS offers a near-stock experience on the Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion smartphones. The Snapdragon 732G chipset powers both devices with up to 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. Both devices are backed by a 6,000mAh battery that supports 20W TurboCharging and Quick Charge 4.0.

The Moto G60 and G40 Fusion have a water-repellent polycarbonate chassis. Both phones for common connectivity features such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion price in India

The Moto G60 is priced at Rs 17,999 (~$241) on Flipkart. ICICI bank card owners can take advantage of Rs 1,500 (~$20) instant discount to get it at a reduced price of Rs 16,499 (~$221). It will be up for purchase from 12 PM (local time) onwards on April 27 through Flipkart in colors like Dynamic Grey and Frosted Champagne.

The Moto G40 Fusion costs Rs 13,999 (~$187) for its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model and Rs 15,999 (~$214) for its 6GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition. ICICI bank card owners can benefit from Rs 1,000 (~$13) instant discount offer to get both models for Rs 12,999 (~$174) and Rs 14,999 (~$201), respectively. Flipkart will carry out the sales of the G40 Fusion from 12 PM (local time) on May 1. It will come in a single color variant called Dynamic Grey.

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