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realme Q3 will get a variant with fluorescent ‘DARE TO LEAP’ logo

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Balaji S
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realme is gearing up to launch the realme Q3 in China very soon. And going by the realme President, China, Xu Qi’s recent post on Weibo, we can expect it as early as next week. Today, he has also shared a picture that shows a fluorescent “glow in the dark” logo on it.

In a Weibo post, Xu Qi shared a GIF image to say what will appear on the back of the device. We cannot quite catch its design but what is visible is that the device has a big DARE TO LEAP logo on the back. This seems to be coated with Phosphorescent paint to make it glow in the dark scenarios.

We have already seen fluorescent back panels on realme devices and the recent one is the realme 8 Pro illuminating yellow variant. For the unware, Phosphorescent paint is made from phosphors such as silver-activated zinc sulfide or doped strontium aluminate.

That said, the material is just a guess from our side and realme hasn’t confirmed what it has used on the back panel so let’s wait for official info.

Anyway, the realme Q3 is shaping out to be a pretty exciting device to look at not just the outside but inside as well. The device is said to feature MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset on the inside.

The realme Q series is generally focused on budget users and the predecessor realme Q2 series is an example of it. The realme Q3 is likely to continue that and feature a 120Hz display, 4,500mAh battery, and ship with a 65W charger in the box just like its predecessor.

realme has already said that the new realme Q series will strike a balance between price and performance. This goes in line with the price rumors which is said to be within 2,000 yuan($300). Let’s wait till next week to find out more.

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Deal: Get $247 OFF on DJI MAVIC AIR 2S Drone (Coupon)

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Banggood is giving a fantastic deal on the latest DJI MAVIC AIR 2S Drone. The drone which is available for preorder at $1299.99 can be availed at a discount of $247 via coupon code: BGRCAIR2S

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DJI AIR 2S Drone

DJI MAVIC AIR 2S Drone features a 1 inch CMOS sensor which combined with powerful autonomous functions and a compact and lightweight body (less than 600gms) makes it the best companion for travelers and globe trotters. 

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The drone comes with a 1-inch image sensor and large 2.4um pixels which makes it capable of capturing every stunning detail. Moreover, with a 5.4K video, it gives crystal clear images and authentic color tones in every frame. 

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The drone features a 12KM FHD transmission technology which gives you smooth, clear, and reliable 1080P image feeds for distance up to 12 KMs. Moreover, the combination of APAS 4.0, 4-directional obstacle sensing, and 12KM 1080p  image transmission system offers you a safer, smarter, and smoother flying experience. 

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DJI MAVIC AIR 2S Drone gives you a maximum flying time of 31 minutes and a maximum hovering time of 30 minutes without wind. In an ideal no wind condition it can travel up to 18.5 KM. The drone is available for preorder on Banggood for $1299.99. But by using the special coupon code:  BGRCAIR2S  you can get $247 OFF on preorders of DJI MAVIC AIR 2S. So hurry and avail of the discount coupon while it lasts. 

 

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New realme smart TVs launching in May: CEO

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Chinese handset maker realme entered the smart TV category last year. The brand currently sells three televisions in India. According to a tweet by the company’s CEO, it may launch new TV models as soon as next month.

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realme Smart TV SLED 4K 55″

A Twitter user inquired Madhav Sheth, CEO of realme India regarding the availability of a 50-inch smart TV. To this, the company executive simply replied, “How about next month?”

This clearly suggests that the brand will be launching new smart TV models in India. Going by the interaction, we can certainly expect a 50-inch variant. However, there could be other sizes as well.

Anyway, as of now, the exact launch date of these new realme TVs is not known. But we can expect to learn about it in the coming days, including the specs of these televisions.

As mention earlier, realme sells three smart TVs in India. These TVs come in different sizes and screen resolutions. They cost the following in the country.

In addition to the above-listed TVs, the brand also sells a TV accessory called realme 100W Soundbar that costs ₹6,999 ($94).

 

 

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BOAT Xplorer smartwatch with built-in GPS launched in India for ₹2,999($40)

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Balaji S
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boAt is back with yet another smartwatch and this time, it has features like in-built GPS. The company has launched the BOAT Xplorer Smartwatch in India.

boAt already has few other smartwatches like BoAt Storm, Enigma, and the recently launched boAt Flash. With the BOAT Xplorer, the company has increased the wearable portfolio in India.

BOAT Xplorer Specifications and Features

The BOAT Xplorer smartwatch has a square design with straps available in three colors. The strap material is said to be made out of silicone. There is a crown on the right side for controlling the UI of the smartwatch.

In terms of specs, the BOAT Xplorer smartwatch packs in a 1.3-inch display protected by a 2.5D curved glass. This touch display has a resolution of 240×240 pixels. As mentioned above, the highlighting feature is the in-built GPS.

Using the GPS, you can track your activities outdoor even if you don’t have a phone beside you. Speaking of which, the smartwatch supports indoor walk, run, cycling, elliptical machine, rower, swimming, yoga. Out of this, it automatically detects modes like walking and running.

Other tracking features include heart rate(PPG), sleep, tracking in addition to the menstrual cycle, and guided meditation breathing. However, the watch doesn’t have the blood oxygen(SpO2) measurement feature.

Rest of the features include Bluetooth 4.2, 210mAh battery which can last up to 7-10 days, smart notifications for calls, messages, social media alerts, accelerometer sensor, magnetic charging, 5ATM water resistance.

BOAT Xplorer Price, Availability

The BOAT Xplorer smartwatch is priced at Rs 2,999 in India. It will be available in Pitch Black, Blue(with Orange Fusion stripe), and Grey color options. The BOAT Xplorer already went on sale today(April 16) at noon at 12 PM and it will be available on Flipkart, boAt website.

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First-ever system update for OnePlus 9R brings a host of improvements and fixes

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OnePlus 9R is the most affordable OnePlus 9 series smartphone. The phone is only available in India and China. The device just went on sale a few days back in the former region and it is already receiving its first system update in the form of OxygenOS 11.2.1.1.

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The first-ever system update for the OnePlus 9R brings a lot of improvements and fixes related to the system, gallery, clock, and network. As mentioned earlier, the update comes with build number OxygenOS 11.2.1.1.

According to the official changelog, the new build features fixes for dual SIM incoming call ringtone issue, delays in incoming calls while charging, and some general bugs.

Further, the update also brings improvements for charging stability, haptic feedback in CAll of Duty: Mobile game, loading speed of gallery app, vibrating performance of alarm tones, and WiFi hotspot performance.

OnePlus 9R OxygenOS 11.2.1.1 Official Changelog

  • System
    • Improved the charging stability to provide a better user experience
    • Improved charging stability
    • Improved the haptic feedback for Call of Duty Mobile
    • Fixed the abnormal change of incoming ringtone with dual SIM cards
    • Fixed the delay in incoming calls when the device is in charge
    • General bug fixes
  • Gallery
    • Improved the loading speed of the gallery to speed up the process of previewing pictures
  • Clock
    • Improved the vibrating performance of alarm tones
  • Network
    • Improved Wi-Fi Hotspot performance

Last but not least, like any other OTA system update, this one is also being seeded out in batches. Hence, it may take time to reach every unit.

 

 

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Deal: Get Tronsmart Apollo Bold TWS Earbuds at $87.99 (Retail Price $100)

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If you are looking for a discount or deal on wireless earbuds then check out this awesome deal on Tronsmart Apollo Bold TWS Earbuds by AliExpress. The earbud which generally retails for $100 is now available for $87.99 only (after discounts) on AliExpress. 

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Tronsmart Apollo Bold TWS Earbuds at $87.99 (after discount)@AliExpress

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Tronsmart Apollo Bold TWS earbuds come with a 360-degree Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) function which together with 6 mics cancels the noise from every corner thereby giving you peace and quiet.

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Fitted with the flagship Qualcomm QCC5124 chip the earbuds give you faster transmission, lower latency, less power consumption, and overall better sound quality. Also with a customized LDS Lazer Antenna, the earbuds cover a large transmission area with a broad signal range and get less signal interference thereby giving you stable audio performance and great consistency.

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With an IP45 Certification, the earbuds are dustproof, sweatproof, and can be even used in the rain. Moreover, an ergonomic three-point structural design gives you the most comfortable and perfect fit, ensuring that your earbuds will never fall out while in use.

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Tronsmart Apollo Bold features a Type C quick charging port which gives you 10 hours of playtime on a single charge and over 30 hours with the charging case. Also with just 10 mins of charging you can use the earbuds for almost 1 hour. 

Generally retailing at $100 AliExpress is giving out Tronsmart Apollo Bold for just $87.99 (After Discounts). So go grab your discounted earbuds while the deal lasts. 

 

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Vivo V21 series to launch in Malaysia on April 27, V21 India launch tipped as well

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Balaji S
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Vivo has been teasing the V21 series in Malaysia recently. Today, it has confirmed the launch date of the device in the country. Further, a report by Moneycontrol says that the devices will launch in India on the same date.

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Vivo V21 series, Credit: Vivo

In a tweet, Vivo Malaysia has revealed that the Vivo V21 series will debut in the country on April 27. Similarly, as per the report, the company will likely launch the devices in India on the same date.

While Vivo India hasn’t confirmed the models, the company has revealed that the series will include Vivo V21 4G, V21 5G and V21e in Malaysia. On a microsite page, it has already revealed the features coming with the device.

The Vivo V21 series in Malaysia is said to have an AMOLED display with a teardrop notch upfront. And speaking of the front, the selfie camera will be a 44MP camera sensor and it will be assisted by two LED flashlights, OIS. The last time we saw the front-facing dual-LED flash was the Vivo S9 series in China.

On the back, we can expect two color variants and one of which will be a Blue color option. The Triple-camera setup will have a 64MP primary sensor with OIS. The camera layout, which reminds us of the iQOO 7 and Vivo X60 devices, has “AI camera” and “1.179-2.4 OIS” written beside the LED flash.

Under the hood, the Vivo V21 series is also said to a technology that is similar to the memory fusion we recently saw on iQOO Z3. Here, it will typically make a device with an 8GB RAM function like an 11GB version. That is, the additional 3GB RAM effect will be provided for mitigating the lags.

That said, it is worth noting that the Vivo V21 series was previously said to arrive with 5G to India before. However,  the report by Moneycontrol says that only the Vivo V21 model will land in India on April 27. And the other devices will arrive at a later date.

Additionally, the report says that the Vivo V21 selfie camera will have Eye Auto Focus (AF), and probably retail for under ₹25,000. Eye Auto Focus tracks the movement of the eyes to make sure if the object is inside the frame.

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Amazon announces $250 million fund for small and medium businesses in India

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Sean
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Amazon has just announced a 250 million US Dollars fund that will be set up in India. This large fund will be targeting small to medium scale businesses to bring digitalization to these firms, and bringing innovation into areas like agri-tech and health tech in India.

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According to a TechRadar report, the fund was announced in the opening session of Amazon India’s flagship event Smbhav. During this event, Andy Jassy, AWS CEO and incoming CEO of Amzon, and Amit Agarwal, Global Senior VP and Country Head, Amazon India showcased the company’s long term commitment towards India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat effort, an initiative from the local government to become more self reliant. Furthermore, the e-commerce giant also announced its plans to digitally empower and bring 1 million offline retailers and neighborhood stores online.

In other words, the company aims to bring these sellers to its online marketplace by 2025 through the ‘Local Shops on Amazon’ programme. Notably, the announcement from the company also arrives amid reports of the local government drafting policy that is against foreign e-commerce based firms. Similarly, the company’s CEO Jeff Bezos announced its plans on investing 1 billion US Dollars at the maiden edition of Amazon Smbhav event to digitally enable 10 million Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) back in January 2020.

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This would have created e-commerce exports worth 10 billion US Dollars and create about 1 million additional jobs in India by the year 2025. Amit Agarwal further added that “The launch of the Smbhav Venture Fund aims to attract best ideas and empower entrepreneurs in the country to partner in this vision. Additionally, our initiatives to on-board 1 million offline shops on Amazon.in and digitally empower the North East region will accelerate the progress towards a digital and self-reliant India.”

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OPPO A74 5G teased to cost under ₹20,000 ($269) in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Last month, OPPO launched the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G as its most affordable 5G smartphone in India to date. A few weeks later, the company now says that this moniker will go to a different phone next week. This device is none other than the upcoming OPPO A74 5G.

OPPO A74 5G India Teaser

Earlier today, we reported that the OPPO A74 5G will be launching in India on April 20. The handset was already tipped to make its debut in the country before the official announcement.

Some hours after the company revealed the device’s launch date, OPPO India’s Vice President Tasleem Arif took to Twitter to tease the smartphone’s price. According to his tweet, the forthcoming OPPO A74 5G will cost under ₹20,000 ($269) in India.

According to previous reports, the OPPO A74 5G coming to India will be different than the handset that was released in several Asian countries earlier this month. The Indian OPPO A74  5G is said to be a rebranded OPPO A93 5G, which launched in China in January.

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China’s OPPO A93 5G may launch as the OPPO A74 5G in India

Hence, we can expect features like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC, 6.5-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) 90Hz LCD panel with a punch-hole at the top left corner, 48MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 8MP selfie camera, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging via USB Type-C.

 

 

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Apple iPhone 13 series CAD leaks showcases larger camera module size

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Sean
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CAD leaks and other information from the iPhone 13 series shared in a recent video has revealed that Apple might be making the 2021 iPhone’s camera module larger than the previous generation.

As per a video from EverythingApplePro (via MacRumors), the Cupertino based giant is making the camera module of the upcoming iPhone larger, which is likely due to larger sensors and sensor shift stabilization. Looking at the video shared in the video, the iPhone 13 mini, Pro, and Pro Max camera module will all arrive with a “perfect square.” The iPhone 13 Pro Max will reportedly arrive with a camera system that protrudes 0.87mm more  than the current iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Furthermore, the thickness of the overall body thickness has also risen by 0.25mm, as per the supposed CADs. The camera module of the iPhone 12 Pro will be 3.38 taller and 4.77 wider. Talking about the iPhone 13 mini, the CAD has shows a diagonal camera setup that will protrude 0.99mm more than the iPhone 12 mini, and it will be 3.06mm longer in width, and 0.14mm shorter in height.The overall iPhone 13 mini’s body is apparently thicker by 0.26mm as well.

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Lastly, the video also depicts the iPhone 13 Pro, with the camera module being 3.41mm taller and 4.81mm wider than the current iPhone 12 Pro model. The noticeably larger camera will include a larger LiDAR sensor, along with better accuracy for corners, edges, and AR. Apart from just the increase in size, the camera system will also protrude 3.65mm, compared to the 2.79mm on the iPhone 12 Pro. Unfortunately, this is still just a leak, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

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Motorola G40 Fusion, Moto G60 India launch date is April 20, Specs revealed

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Balaji S
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Earlier today, Motorola India confirmed the Moto G60 and G40 Fusion monikers. Now, the company has revealed the launch date of the devices in India.

In a couple of tweets, the company confirmed that Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60 will launch in India on April 20 at 12 PM IST. Motorola is known for its tie-up with Flipkart and these devices will also be launching on the e-commerce platform.

Along with the launch date, Motorola has also confirmed few specs of the Moto G40 Fusion and G60. Before anything, it looks like the Lenovo-owned company is after the Redmi Note 10 Pro series with these devices.

Accordingly, Motorola has confirmed that both the Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60 will feature a 6.82-inch display. While the company says it’s an HDR10 display and has a 120Hz refresh rate, it hasn’t specified if it’s the LCD or AMOLED panel.

Also, since the company isn’t marketing AMOLED in posters, don’t keep your hopes high. Anyway, just like the display, the Moto G40 Fusion and G60 will be powered by the Snapdragon 732G chipset and have a 6,000mAh battery underneath.

That said, despite giving the triple-camera layout on both the devices, Motorola will set them apart with camera sensors. The Moto G60 will have a 108MP primary camera that has 2.1μm Ultra pixel, 8MP ultrawide that also acts as a Macro lens, and 2MP depth sensors. Upfront, the device will have a 32MP selfie snapper.

As for the G40 Fusion, the device will have a 64MP camera and reports say that the rest of the sensors will be the same. However, it is said to have a 16MP selfie shooter.

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Xiaomi Investment Fund buys stake in a Chinese chip developer

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Sean
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Xiaomi has just invested in another company. This time, the company invested in Huajing Sensing Technology, which is a chip development based firm. The investment was made through the Hubei Xiaomi Yangtze River Industrial Fund.

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According to an ITHome report, the chip developed has undergone some business changes recently, with the new shareholders being Gongqingcheng Tuojin Zhonghe Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership), Hubei Yangtze River Industry Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), and Shenzhen Tuojin Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership). The registered capital has increased to around 28.59 million Yuan (roughly 4.38 million US Dollars).

The Huajing Sensing is a firm that is based around independent sensor core chip technology. This firm was established back in 2010, with its business scope including research and development, production, and manufacturing of sensor equipment, technology development, technical consulting, and technical services for the Internet of Things products.

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Furthermore, the Chinese smartphone maker has also invested into a number of companies through the Yangtze River Industrial Fund including Tishen Technology, which provides flexible tactile sensors, a semiconductor Zonghui Xinguang, and even laser equipment manufacturing company Keyun Laser. So, this is likely Xiaomi’s move of investing into local tech based firms.

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iQOO 7 series teaser poster reveals phone’s liquid cooling technology

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Jeet
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iQOO, a sub-brand of Vivo that launches premium high-end smartphones, is gearing up to launch its new lineup — the iQOO 7 series in India. Ahead of making devices official, the company has been teasing some features of the phones.

In the latest teaser, the company has revealed the phone’s liquid cooling technology. It confirms that the iQOO 7 and 7 Legend will come with advanced Liquid Cooling Technology to help with heat dissipation, reports GSMArena.

iQOO 7 Series Liquid Cooling

The device uses copper tubes to transfer liquid from the chipset area, outwards towards the cooler area of the graphite plate. Further, the company reveals that the plate has a 6,000 sq. mm of surface to dissipate heat away towards the exterior.

The graphite plate is used in conjunction with a magnesium alloy core, conductivity gel, and vapor chamber. With this, the company claims that it can achieve up to 14-degree celsius operating temperatures and up to 4-degree celsius external surface temperature.

On the other hand, the iQOO 7 Legend uses a Vapor Chamber with a surface area of 4,096 sq. mm, combined with the internal “capillary structure + power pump” that can quickly transport and disperse heat.

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iQOO Legend 7

The company had previously confirmed that the device will come with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. iQOO claims that the 7 Legend has scored 830K+ points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform.

As for the other specs, it is believed that the iQOO 7 Legend could feature a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added protection.

The flagship phone may feature a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear-facing camera module may comprise of a 48-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 13-megapixel telephoto snapper, and a 120-degree 13-megapixel super-wide lens.

The launch of the new iQOO 7 series is slated to take place on 26th April in India and the devices will be available for purchase through Amazon. Recently, it has been confirmed that the iQOO 7 in India will be a rebranded version of the iQOO Neo5.

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Xiaomi Mi TV EA 2022 Series Launched: Metal Unibody Design and 7 Sizes

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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As expected, Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi TV EA 2022 series in China. The lineup includes a total of seven sizes. They have a similar design but the specifications are slightly different. Let us take a look at their specs, features, price, and availability.

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Xiaomi Mi TV EA 2022 Series

Xiaomi Mi TV EA 2022 Series Specifications and Features

The entire Xiaomi Mi TV EA 2022 lineup sports a metal unibody design and an LED-backlit LCD panel with a standard 60Hz refresh rate and 178° viewing angle. However, the screen resolution is not the same in all sizes. Similarly, the speakers, chipset, RAM, and voice control implementation are different. Anyway, all the models run the latest MIUI for TV 3.0 operating system and have the exact same I/O ports.

Starting with the Mi TV EA32 2022, it is the only television in the series with an HD-ready (1366 × 768 pixels) display. Whereas, the Mi TV EA40 2022 and the Mi TV EA43 2022 feature an FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) panel. Lastly, all the remaining variants (Mi TV EA50 2022, Mi TV EA55 2022, Mi TV EA65 2022, Mi TV EA75 2022) come with a 4K (3840×2160 pixels) screen.

Further, the HD and FHD televisions are powered by a dual-core Amlogic 64-bit chipset (2 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores, ARM Mali-450 MP2 GPU) paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. On the other hand, the 4K (UHD) models sport a quad-core Amlogic 64-bit SoC (4 x ARM Cortext-A35 cores, ARM Mali-G31 MP2 GPU) coupled with 1.5GB RAM and 8GB storage.

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Xiaomi Mi TV EA55 2022

On the connectivity front, all the variants come with single-band WiFi and Bluetooth. As for ports, they include 2 X HMDI (one of them is ARC compatible), 2 x USB, 1 X AV, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x S/PDIF, and 1 X ATV/DTMB.

Lastly, talking about audio, the HD and FHD models feature 2 x 8W (16W) DTS-HD speakers and a Bluetooth voice remote. Whereas, the 4K variants come with 2 x 10W (20W) DTS-HD speakers and far-field microphones for hands-free voice control, in addition to a Bluetooth voice remote. 

Xiaomi Mi TV EA 2022 Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Mi TV EA 2022 series will retail for the following price tags in China.

  • Xiaomi Mi TV EA32 2022 – ¥999 ($153)
  • Xiaomi Mi TV EA40 2022 – ¥1,399 ($215)
  • Xiaomi Mi TV EA43 2022 – ¥1,499 ($230)
  • Xiaomi Mi TV EA50 2022 – ¥2,199 ($337)
  • Xiaomi Mi TV EA55 2022 – ¥2,399 ($368)
  • Xiaomi Mi TV EA65 2022 – ¥3,199 ($490)
  • Xiaomi Mi TV EA75 2022 – ¥4,999 ($766)

All the above-mentioned models, except for the 75-inch version, will be available for pre-order starting April 18. These TVs will go on sale from April 25.

 

 

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ZMI to launch PurPods Pro in a new Black color variant on April 27

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Sean
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Earlier today (16th April 2021), ZMI announced that its PurPods Pro truly wireless earbuds will soon arrive in a new color variant. The earphones will now be available in Black and will be launched on 27th April 2021.

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For those unaware, the Chinese electronics maker had launched the PurPods Pro true wireless earphones back in October 2020. The earbuds support ANC dual noise reduction and was priced at 399 Yuan (roughly 61 US Dollars). Earlier this year, the company even launched the base PurPods variant in January, which was priced at 199 Yuan (roughly 30 US Dollars).

Despite both versions of the ZMI hearables launching a while back, these earphones have only been available in a single color variant, namely white. But now, the company is seeking to launch its higher end variant in a new black variant. Talking about the earphones, the PurPods Pro offers 35dB noise reduction depth through its dual ANC (active noise cancellation) feature. These earbuds also have three mics for call noise reduction as well.

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Other features include, support for Bluetooth 5.2, a dedicated gaming mode, and more. For battery life, the PurPods Pro has a 7 hour of audio playback with ANC enabled and 10 hours with ANC turned off. The charging case offers an additional 32 hours of audio charge. Unfortunately, the pricing of these earbuds is currently unknown but it is likely that it will be priced around or the same as the previously launched earbuds.

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Meizu starts selling iPhone 12 series on its official stores in China

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Sean
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Recently, Meizu announced that it would start selling Apple iPhones in its official store. The company’s official stores would now also sell iPhone 12 series devices, including the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Earlier today (16th April 2021), the Chinese tech giant shared a new promotional image in which the company announced that it would be making the latest iPhone models available from its official store in China. In the official website, one can find the iPhone 12 Pro (128GB variant) and the iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB variant), which are priced at 8,499 Yuan (roughly 1,300 US Dollars) and 9,299 Yuan (roughly 1,425 US Dollars) respectively.

While the company is offering the iPhones on its store, Meizu is also offering great deals on the new devices from the Cupertino based giant as well. As per official notes, prospective buyers can grab an iPhone 12 Pro device at a price starting from 4,399 Yuan (roughly 675 US Dollars). The Chinese brand is offering coupons between April 16 to April 19, through which, users can get robust discounts for the high end iPhone 12 models.

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Keep in mind, these coupons are only available through the company’s promotional Q&A event. It is also worth noting that compared to other major e-commerce platforms like Tmall and JD.com the Meizu store is the smallest store to sell the iPhone 12 series. You can check out more details by visiting the official store, by clicking on this link here.

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Google is working on future foldable devices: Patent

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Sean
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Xiaomi had recently joined the ranks of the few OEMs like, Huawei and Samsung, that makes foldable devices. Now, a new patent has revealed that even Google is working on its own foldable devices that would launch sometime in the future.

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According to a PatentlyApple report, the search engine giant has filed a patent that showcases their interest in foldable devices. The company filed the patent with the US Patent Office, which was published titled “Hinge Mechanism by Gear Set with Slider for Foldable Display Device.” This implies that the device in question could be a foldable smartphone, tablet, or even a netbook. In the patent, the brand highlights the issues that current foldable devices face and states that its patent offers a solution.

The Google patent first highlights the shortcomings of conventional hinge mechanisms and their issues. After which, the company offers its own solution in which, a device may “include a hinge assembly having a slider mechanism and a set of gears. The slider mechanism and the set of gears operate to transfer a rotational movement into a translational movement of one of a first housing or a second housing.”

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To put it simply, the new hinge mechanism can transfer a rotational movement of the flexible device and allow bends without any damage or breakage. Unfortunately, this is still just a patent. While it implies that the Google engineering team is working on the device, it is still too early to offer anything concrete. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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Xiaomi Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro, Mi 11 Ultra India storage variants tipped

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi has confirmed to launch the Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11X series in India on April 23. The company will be also debuting a 75-inch QLED TV at this event. Ahead of it, the storage variants of the upcoming Xiaomi flagship smartphones for India have been tipped.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

According to popular tech influencer Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), the 2021 Xiaomi premium smartphones for India will available in the following storage configurations.

Xiaomi Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro, Mi 11 Ultra Storage Variants India

  • Xiaomi Mi 11X

    • 8GB + 128GB

  • Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro

    • 8GB + 256GB

  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

    • 12GB + 256GB
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Redmi K40

According to previous reports, the Mi 11X and the Mi 11X Pro will be a rebranded Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro+ respectively. These phones are also sold as POCO F3 and Mi 11i in some markets.

On the other hand, the Mi 11 Ultra will be the exact same device that is available in other markets. This handset is expected to be the most expensive Xiaomi smartphone in India to date. It is said to cost over ₹70,000 ($942) in the country.

How much do you think Xiaomi will ask for these phones in India? Do let us know your guesses in the comment section below.

 

 

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TSMC to suspend chip orders to Chinese supercomputing firms over US Sanctions

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Sean
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The US recently added new entities into its trade blacklist, which were from Chinese origin. Now, the impact of these sanctions are already showing effects as TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ) has suspended new chip orders from one of the newly blacklisted firms.

TSMC

According to a SCMP report, the world’s largest contract chip maker has stopped taking orders from Phytium Information Technology Co, which is one of the seven Chinese supercomputing related firms that were added to the US Entity List last week. As per a source close to the matter, the company will complete any existing orders that were placed before the Chinese firms were added to the blacklist over national security allegations.

Furthermore, a TSMC representative decline to comment on the matter but did state that the company would “abide by all the laws and regulations as always, and will operate according to the export restrictions.” Meanwhile, Phytium has yet to offer any statement regarding this matter. At the moment, while China is investing heavily in the development of its local semiconductor technology, it is still reliant on foreign technology and chips from overseas.

TSMC

The nation’s supercomputers use processors made by tech giants like Intel, AMD, and IBM. According to Francis Lau, a computer science professor at the University of Hong Kong, “The sanctions would definitely affect China’s ability to keep to its leading position in supercomputing because all current supercomputers use mostly US-built components. Although there are alternatives made by other countries such as Japan and [South] Korea, the best components are still by the US.”

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realme 8 5G India launch date is April 22

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Chinese smartphone maker realme has been teasing the launch of realme 8 5G in India for the past few days. The brand has now officially confirmed the launch date. The handset will be debuting in India a day after its global debut in Thailand.

realme 8 5G Teaser

According to the official realme online channels, the realme 8 5G will launch in India on April 22. The product launch event will be livestreamed from 12:30 PM IST on the realme India YouTube channel.

As per previous reports, the upcoming realme 8 5G will be a rebranded realme V13 5G. Hence, it will be the first MediaTek Dimensity 700 smartphone in India.

The device is expected to sport an FHD+ 6.5-inch LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, 600 nits peak brightness, and a punch hole at the top left corner.

In China, the realme V13 5G is sold with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 storage. As of now, there’s no info on realme 8 5G’s storage variants for India.

Further, the phone will house a 48MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup on the back and an 8MP selfie camera inside the punch-hole on the front. 

Other features of this handset will include dual-SIM, dual-band WiFi. Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BeiDou, A-GPS), dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack with Hi-Res certification, and realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.

The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging via USB Type-C port and will have all the essential sensors (accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, gyroscope).

Last but not least, the realme 8 5G will measure 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5mm in dimensions, weigh around 185g, and will be available in two colors (Black, Blue).

 

 

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