Deal: Get Haylou Smart Watch 2 for $23.06 (Original Price $36)

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Apr 15, 2021

AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on Haylou Smart Watch 2. The watch which generally retails at around $36 is now available for $23.06 only.

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Haylou Smart Watch 2 at $23.06 @AliExpress

Haylou Smart watch 2 comes with a 1.4” touch screen display covered with a 2.5D curved tempered glass which makes the dial both beautiful and damage resistant. The watch features a soft, smooth, and skin-friendly silicone strap and comes with a 260mAh battery that gives you a battery life of up to 20 days on basic mode and 30 days on standby mode.

Catering to your health and athletic needs the smartwatch features 12 dedicated sports modes like jogging, walking, biking, climbing, etc, and a 24×7 Heart Rate monitor, Sleep tracker, Sedentary alert, etc. Moreover, with an IP68 certification, you can easily carry the smartwatch in your bath or swimming pool without worrying about water damage.

Generally, you can buy Haylou Smart watch 2 for around $36 from retailers across the globe. But AliExpress is giving this watch for just $23.06. The discounted price is applicable on orders made from both China and Belgium warehouses. So grab this super deal while it lasts.

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AMD announces the Ryzen 5000G series, its first CPUs with built-in graphics

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 15, 2021

AMD has launched the Ryzen 5000G series CPUs, packed with sufficient processing power to make playing current-generation PC games a great experience. The 5000G series, a follow-up to the Ryzen 4000G series, offers some exciting graphic quality and a higher processor capacity.

The Ryzen 5000G series CPUs combine Zen 3 processing capabilities with Vega 8 integrated graphics to produce a fairly above-average GPU performance. The added advantage is that there will be no need to buy a video card for optimal gaming performance.

The base products are the Ryzen 3 5300G, with a 4GHz base clock at 65W TDP, and the 5300GE, with a 3.6GHz base clock at low-power 35W TDP. These may apply to a segment of the market, but the current lineup pick would undoubtedly be the high-end models. These are the Ryzen 5600GE, with a 3.4GHz base clock, the 5600G having a 3.9GHz clock, the 5700GE, and the 3.8GHz 5700G. These models are very appealing and are capable of displaying standard 3D games. However, the current AMD lineup is still a bit lower in terms of capacity than the premium offerings in the segment.

AMD claims that the Ryzen 5700G can be up to 80% faster than Intel’s Core i7-10700 in several areas, including creativity, productivity, and app performance. AMD also says that the models are capable of frame rates above 30FPS, generally better than what obtains on Intel Core i7, for several popular games like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Metro Exodus, and Civilization VI. Although AMD’s claims may not provide the complete picture, it is worth considering the series if the interest is gaming-oriented.

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Download GCam for Samsung Galaxy S21 Series

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 15, 2021

Samsung Galaxy S21 series is considered the benchmark for Smartphone cameras. These devices still hold their lead for the best camera in a smartphone. The Korean giant did put a ton of effort to make them the way we see today. Anyone into smartphone cameras knows that Google Camera (or simply GCam) is one of the best camera apps for smartphone. This is because Google processes images like no other. So in this guide will tell you how to download GCam for Galaxy S21 series.

Must See: Samsung announces Galaxy Unpacked event for April 28 to launch ‘the most powerful Galaxy device’

We are as curious as you are to see if the GCam outperforms the native camera app of the Galaxy S21 series. Whenever a new smartphone is launched, developers always make a port of the GCam app. By the grace of the developers Arnova8G2 and BSG, we now have 2 varieties of the same app to choose from. We expect that at least one of these apps should work on your brand new Galaxy S21.

Steps to Download GCam for Galaxy S21 Series

We’ll start by downloading both the ports. This step is crucial, as there is a high chance
that only one of the app will work on your device, and we don’t know which. So make
sure that you download both of them from the following links.

Download BSG GCam 8.1 APK
Download Arnova8G2 GCam 8.1 APK
(We know that whenever we download an Android application from anywhere other than
Google Play Store, our device will warn us of malicious software. Simply ignore it and proceed with the download.)
Once the download is complete open the file. Enable unknown sources if
necessary.
Click on install, and wait for the installation to complete.
Once complete, click on done, and you can now open the app from the App drawer.
If the one you installed isn’t working, try the alternate one.
If everything goes as expected, you will now be able to use GCam without any
hassle.

GCam 8.1 offers everything that was there with the previous releases. It also introduces
the following features.

All the functionality from GCam 7.4 and 7.3 are preserved as it is.

Quick Zoom
Cinematic Pan
Improved Super Res Zoom
Night Sight Portrait Mode

You can now use the popular features of the GCam like Night Sight, Astrophotography, and more. You can enable them by going to Settings > Advanced.

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra Specs

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra was launched early this year with a 6.8-inch dynamic AMOLED display sporting 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. It is powered with Snapdragon 888 in the USA and China, while the rest of the world enjoys it with Exynos 2100. The smartphone sports a powerful quad-rear camera featuring a 108MP primary lens, a 10 MP periscope sensor, a 10MP telephoto and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. A 40MP sensor resides on the front for selfies.

The Galaxy S21+ smartphone comes with the same chipset and houses a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. However, a triple-camera replaces the quad-rear camera with a 13MP primary sensor, 64MP telephoto and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. On the front, the device features a 10MP selfie sensor.

The last but not least, Galaxy S21 houses a 6.2-inch Dynamic OLED display with 1300 nits brightness and 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. A similar camera setup as the Galaxy S21+ is present on the standard variant too.

We hope you were able to install the GCam on your Galaxy S21. Do let us know in the
comments how it competes with the native camera app of the device. Please note that
the app is only a copy of the original, and there will definitely be bumps and kinks here
and there. Don’t forget to hit the comments if you need any further information.

Related: Samsung Galaxy S22 concept renders showcase 200-megapixel Olympus camera module

ASML CEO says that attempting to restrict chip shipments to China will fail

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Sean

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Apr 15, 2021

ASML CEO believes that the attempt to control the export of chips to China will not work. The executive said that this would not only fail to hinder the region’s technological progress but also end up hurting the US economy as well.

According to a Bloomberg report, Peter Wennink, the CEO of ASML Holding believes that trying to control chip export to the region will be detrimental to the US. This move arrives amid growing trade tensions between the US and China, which had also led to restrictions on the sale of the Dutch company’s advanced equipment to Chinese firms. The senior official said that “I believe that export controls are not the right way to manage your economic risks if you have determined that there is an economic risk,” during an online event.

The executive further argued that “you close China from access to technology, that will also cost non-Chinese economies a lot of jobs and a lot of income.” Wennink believes that while it may take China a while to build its own semiconductor equipment and technology due to lack of access to foreign technology, non China based firms will be barred from one of the world’s largest chip markets.

In other words, this would harm even US based companies that trade with China. The CEO also stated that ending ties with China completely could probably cost anywhere between 80 billion to 100 billion US Dollars in sales. Furthermore, it could also affect 125,000 jobs in the US as well, as per estimates from the US Commerce Department.

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Apple is preparing randomized product serial number prior to its ‘Spring Loaded’ Event

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Sean

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Apr 15, 2021

Apple has informed its authorized premium resellers and dealers to prepare for new products that will arrive with 10 and 12 digital serial numbers. This news arrives just a few days prior to its ‘Spring Loaded‘ event.

According to a MacRumors report, the Cupertino based giant was planning on switching to randomized serial numbers for the launch of its future products in early 2021. In other words, the recent report is in line with the company’s plans. The company is advising its resellers and dealers to prepare for the roll out of new randomized serial numbers due to the nearing Spring Loaded event, in which the company is expected to launch new 2021 iPad models.

As per an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, Apple has asked its dealers to ensure that their “systems, warehouses, and processes are in place and able to receive and ship the two serial number formats.” For those unaware, the iPhone maker currently uses a 12 digit serial number formats for its products. These serial numbers arrive with an alphanumeric format, which could sometimes hold key production information such as production date and time.

But now, the system would randomize the system, meaning, it will be harder to discern key information regarding its products now. Furthermore, the reminder from Apple to its authorized partner comes just a week from when the company will hold its ‘Spring Loaded’ event, which is set for 20th April 2021. In the event, the company is expected to launch new 2021 iPads that are said to feature mini LED displays.

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OnePlus Watch will go on open sale in India on April 22 for Rs. 12,999 (~$172)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 15, 2021

OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus Watch alongside the OnePlus 9 series. The watch is the brand’s first smartwatch and it has been received with mixed reactions. OnePlus is now set to launch the smartwatch for sale in India for the first time. The watch will go on sale first starting from April 21 on the brand’s exclusive Red Cable Club. On April 22, the smartwatch will then be on open sale via online and offline channels in India including Amazon.in.

The OnePlus Watch Classic Edition is available in both Midnight Black and Moonlight Silver colors and uses a Fluoroelastomer strap. This edition, which is the one that would go on sale soon, carries a price tag of Rs. 14,999 (~$199). However, OnePlus will be offering an instant discount of Rs. 2,000 for SBI credit card users and EMI transactions. This offer will run until April 30, 2021, so the effective price of the smartwatch during this period will be Rs. 12,999 (~$172).

As a reminder, the OnePlus Watch features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display and has an HD resolution of 454×454 pixels and 326 PPI. The round watch dial is covered by a 2.5D curved glass. The watch utilizes a 46mm frame made from 316L stainless steel with two buttons on the sides with one of them having the OnePlus’ logo. The smartwatch also features a Fluoroelastomer strap and you can use third-party straps if you want.

The OnePlus Watch is powered by an STM32 chipset paired with 1GB RAM and there is 4GB of internal storage onboard. It equally comes with the usual sensors such as Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Barometer, Blood Oxygen sensor, Optical heart rate sensor, Ambient light sensors. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou.

The OnePlus Watch can also track stress levels, heart rate (PPG), sleep, and Blood Oxygen levels (SpO2), 110+ workout modes. Other features include smartphone notifications, receiving calls, as well as SMS. You also get more than 50 watch faces onboard.

The watch is said to come with both 5ATM and IP68 water and dust protection properties. Perhaps, another impressive feature is the ability to use the watch as a remote controller to control OnePlus TVs. It equally packs a linear motor onboard used for haptic feedback.

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Huawei to launch new tablet on the same day as Apple’s April 20 event

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Sean

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Apr 15, 2021

Huawei is gearing up for the launch of its new tablet. The company will be unveiling the new device on its 20th April 2021 event, which is also the same day when Apple is set to hold its next Special Event.

According to a NotebookCheck report, the Cupertino based giant recently revealed the date when it will announce new products soon. In this event, it is expected that the company will offer a first look at the 2021 iPad models. But it seems that Huawei is also looking to launch its own new tablet on the same date as well. This clash in dates might be on purpose, with the Chinese tech giant being confident about its upcoming tablet.

The new tab from Huawei is likely the MatePad Pro 2, which has recently been rumored to arrive with a Kirin 9000 processor. This tablet would also sport a large 12.2 inch OLED display from Samsung along with support for 5G networking as well. Notably, the MatePad Pro 2 could possibly launch with HarmonyOS out of the box. For those unaware, this is a proprietary operating system developed by the Chinese consumer electronics maker.

This software might be exclusive to the Chinese market. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the MatePad Pro 2 is currently unknown. Furthermore, we would have to wait for the April 20 event to know more regarding both launch conferences. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering the events and offer updates when additional updates are available regarding the new launches.

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iQOO T could be the brand’s next phone for India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 15, 2021

Chinese handset maker iQOO will be launching the iQOO 7 series in India on April 26. Recently, we learned that the iQOO 7 heading to India is basically a rebranded iQOO Neo5. Now, another interesting piece of information pops up on the internet regarding the brand’s possible upcoming phone for the country.

iQOO U1 Xing Yaolan Blue Featured — iQOO U1

According to a report by MySmartPrice, a smartphone called iQOO T may soon launch in India. This device has been spotted on the Indian IMEI database. As per the listing, it will be a 4G-only handset with model number V2019A.

The last time we heard about iQOO V2019A was in July 2020. This device was supposed to launch as the cheapest 5G smartphone back then. But that never happened. Instead, the company released a phone called iQOO U1 (V2023A) with a similar set of specifications, however, without 5G support.

We once again looked at TENAA for this handset and found that it was re-certified in November. Weirdly, the certification is only valid until May 23 and it has images of the phone with vivo branding.

vivo V2019A TENAA Featured — vivo V2019A | Source: TENAA

This means either vivo dropped iQOO branding in the middle of development or this device was meant to release as a vivo smartphone since the beginning. The biggest question is whether this handset will ever hit the market in China since its certification expires next month.

On the other hand, as mentioned in the beginning, the V2019A has been registered as iQOO T in India with 4G connectivity. Looks like iQOO will be disabling the device’s 5G capabilities as it did with iQOO 3.

Anyway, we are not sure if and when iQOO T will launch in India. Perhaps, the phone may never release in the country.

Facebook signs deal in India to buy renewable energy

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Sean

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Apr 15, 2021

Facebook has just signed a new deal in India. This deal will have the company buy renewable energy from local firm’s wind project, marking the social media giant’s first such deal in the South Asian region.

According to a Reuters report, the company is striking a deal with CleanMax. This deal is related to the latter’s 32 megawatt wind power project, which is located in Karnataka, India. This location is also a part of a larger portfolio of wind and solar projects from the social media giant and the Mumbai based CleanMax. Both firms are working together on supplying renewable power power into India’s electrical grid, as per a joint statement from the companies.

CleanMax will own and operate the projects, meanwhile, Facebook will buy the power off the grid off the grid using using environmental attribute certificates, or carbon credits. Urvi Parekh, Facebook’s head of renewable energy, stated that the company doesn’t own power plants, but has signed long term electricity purchasing agreements with renewable power based firms. She added that the deal would “enables the project to seek out the financing that it would need.”

Similarly, Facebook has also announced a similar partnership deals with energy providers like Sunseap Group, Terrenus Energy and Sembcorp Industries in Singapore for projects that can produce 160 MW of solar power. Notably, Mark Zuckerberg, the company’s CEO, had also announced that Facebook’s global operations are now wholly supported by renewable energy and that it has reached net zero emissions.

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Realme Q3 to feature Dimensity 1100 SoC and 65W fast charging: Report

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Sean

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Apr 15, 2021

Realme has been reported to be working on a new mid range smartphone for a while now. This device will be a part of the company’s Q series of handsets and will reportedly feature MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset and 65W fast charging.

According to a MyDrivers report, the Chinese tech giant will be launching a cost effective yet capable smartphone. This device will be within 2,000 Yuan (roughly 300 US Dollars), despite its 5G enabled Dimensity 1100 chipset. As per a Weibo blogger (a Chinese microblogging website) @公然熊猫 , the device will arrive with a 120Hz high refresh rate and will be powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack that supports fast charging. The tipster also added that the company might also include a 65W fast charger in the box.

The model of the device is currently unknown, but it is rumored to be the Realme Q3. The mid range handset from the Chinese tech giant will arrive with a quad camera setup on the rear and will feature a stylish design overall. We had previously reported on the company’s plans to launch an affordable device, which will strike a balance between price and performance. The Dimensity 1100 SoC is built with a new 6nm EUV process and is capable of 5G networking.

Furthermore, the device will likely arrive with current gen specifications like UFS 3.1 storage, LPDDR4X RAM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and other such features. Notably, the performance of Dimensity 1100 is said to surpass the Snapdragon 870 in multi core tests. Thus, we can expect the device to offer robust performance for its rumored price tag. So, stay tuned for more updates.

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XPeng P5 Smart EV announced; powered by LiDAR-equipped XPILOT 3.5 and Xmart OS 3.0

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Jeet

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Apr 15, 2021

XPeng Motors, a China-based electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Guangzhou, has announced its third production model named XPeng P5. It is touted to be the world’s first smart car to be equipped with automotive-grade LiDAR technology.

The company has also announced that the car will bring Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP) capabilities to city roads for the first time in a production vehicle, which is powered by XPeng’s full-stack in-house developed autonomous driving system XPILOT 3.5.

The P5 is the first vehicle in its class to pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon flagship SA8155P auto-grade computing platform, which is said to be three times more powerful than the previous generation. It ensures seamless user control and interaction to assist, inform, and entertain drivers and passengers.

It measures 4808mm in length and has a wheelbase of 2768mm. The company adds that the car’s sleek aerodynamic profile is complemented by a neat fastback with an unobtrusive ducktail. There’s also a 1.493 sqm transparent panoramic canopy glass roof that offers uninterrupted views.

The car also comes with double-prism LiDAR units that are capable to distinguish pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters, static obstacles, and road works, in challenging scenarios such as night and low-light conditions, backlighting, and alternating light and dark illumination in tunnels.

This new electric vehicle is positioned as a family-friendly car and comes with some cutting-edge technology along with superior user-centric and intuitive in-car features. The XPILOT 3.5 system powers smart driving and the latest Xmart OS 3.0 delivers smart interaction, a combination that the company believes will be a gamechanger.

XPeng’s proprietary XPILOT 3.5 architecture comprises 32 perception sensors (including 2 LiDAR units, 12 ultrasonic sensors, 5 millimeter-wave radars, and 13 high-resolution cameras) and 1 high-precision positioning unit (GNSS + IMU), integrated into 360° dual-perception fusion to provide sufficient redundancy across the perception sensors to handle challenging and complex road conditions.

The Xmart OS 3.0, the company’s in-car operation system offers an advanced digital cockpit for next-generation user-vehicle interaction. It supports full-scenario all-voice interaction, answering complex needs of driver-vehicle and passenger-vehicle interaction.

The XPeng P5 will be featured at Auto Shanghai 2021 on 19th April 2021 with more details of its specifications, performance, pricing, and availability.

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TSMC records 19% Q1 profit growth, believes chip shortage will last into 2022

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Sean

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Apr 15, 2021

Earlier today (15th April 2021), TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd) said that it is working on increasing its productivity to help ease the shortage of semiconductors across the globe. But, due to tight supply, the shortage is expected to continue into the next year.

According to a Reuters report, the company made the announcement of expanding its capacity and working on keeping prices reasonable at an earnings briefing. In this report, the world’s largest contract chip maker marked a rise of 19.4 percent of its profits in the first quarter of this year. This figure was higher than previous estimates and is likely due to the strong chip demand, which is due to a shift of remote working and online education. TSMC’s net profit for Q1 2021 was 139.7 billion Yuan (roughly 4.93 billion US Dollars).

The firm also added that it has already flagged “multiple years of growth opportunities” as the coronavirus pandemic drove the demand up for advanced chips to power devices like smartphones and laptops. Initially, the company’s business surged by the chip shortage that had impacted the automobile industry, which forced them to cut production, but now, the shortage is also affecting other markets like smartphones, laptops, and even home appliances and other consumer electronic products.

Furthermore, TSMC stated that the chip shortage that is affecting its automaking clients at the moment will be greatly reduced from the next quarter. The company’s vice president and CFO Wendell Huang added that “Our first-quarter business was supported by HPC-related demand, balanced by a milder smartphone seasonality than in recent years. Moving into second quarter 2021, we expect our revenue to be flattish, as HPC-related demand will continue to grow, offset by smartphone seasonality.”

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OnePlus 9R launched in China for 2,999 Yuan (~$459)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 15, 2021

OnePlus 9R 5G launched in China for 2,999 Yuan (~$459)

The OnePlus 9R gaming-focused smartphone was made official last month in India alongside the OnePlus 9 5G and OnePlus 9 Pro 5G smartphones. Today, the company held a launch event in China to announce the arrival of the OnePlus 9R.

OnePlus 9R 5G pricing in China

The OnePlus 9R 5G has arrived in China in options like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$459) and 3,299 Yuan (~$505), respectively. The smartphone comes in two colors such as Black Island and Blue Island. It will go on sale from April 10 in the home market.

OnePlus 9R 5G specifications and features

The OnePlus 9R 5G features a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint reader. Unlike the Indian version which runs on OxygenOS 11 based Android 11 OS, the OnePlus 9R for China boots to ColorOS 11 flavored Android 11 OS.

The OnePlus 9R draws power from the Snapdragon 870 chipset and LPDDR4x RAM. The handset offers users UFS 3.1 storage and it is backed by a 4,500mAh battery, which supports Warp Charge 65. For audiophiles, the OnePlus 9R has Dolby Atmos-powered dual stereo speakers.

On the front side of the OnePlus 9R 5G is a Sony IMX471 16-megapixel selfie camera. The rear-facing camera island has a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary camera with OIS and EIS support, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 123-degree FOV, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens. The handset is packed with connectivity features like dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, dual-frequency GPS, and a USB-C port.

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Xpeng Car catches fire in a charging station in China

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Sean

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Apr 15, 2021

An electric car from Xpeng caught fire in China, earlier this week. It was the G3 model, which was parked at a charging station in the Tianhe District, Guangzhou, where it spontaneously combusted into flames.

According to a Zaobao report, the Xpeng G3 model caught fire at a charging station on 14th April 2021. The reports state that the fire was intense with a lot of white smoke being emitted. This incident also arrives on the same day the Chinese electric vehicle maker released its third new model, the Xiaopeng P5. Furthermore, the company even confirmed that the report was true and that it will be forming a team to investigate the accident and find out the cause of the fire.

Notably, the owner of the vehicle is safe and there was no harm to any other individual either. Looking at the statistics, the recent events marks the seventh accident of the company’s car since 2019. Out of this figure, two of them are related to fires as well. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the matter and the Xpeng’s investigation is still unknown at the moment. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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iQOO 7 for India will be a rebranded iQOO Neo5

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 15, 2021

Chinese smartphone maker iQOO has scheduled to launch the iQOO 7 series in India on April 26. Ahead of the official announcement, the brand has been teasing the specs of these phones. A new promotional image on Amazon India now reveals something that was not known earlier.

iQOO Neo5 Night Shadow Black — iQOO Neo5

The sub-brand of vivo has confirmed that the upcoming iQOO 7 series for India will be priced under ₹40,000. Hence, these smartphones were thought to be the most affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 devices in the country.

But now, we have learned that the standard iQOO 7 will not be the same handset that is sold in China. According to a teaser image on Amazon India, the iQOO 7 for India will be a rebranded iQOO Neo5. This makes sense why the Neo5 was certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards).

Hence, the iQOO 7 series for India will not only include the cheapest Snapdragon 888 phone but also the cheapest Snapdragon 870 handset as well. The duo will be competing against the likes of the OnePlus 9R, vivo X60, and the upcoming Mi 11X series in the country.

iQOO 7 India Rebranded iQOO 5 Neo — iQOO 7 Series Promotional Poster on Amazon India

Anyway, we cannot tell for sure if the iQOO 7 Indian variant will have the exact same specs as the original iQOO Neo5 sold in China. Because the iQOO 7 Legend BMW M Motorsport Edition for India has been confirmed to support only 66W fast charging instead of 120W like the original model.

Super Deal: Grab Zeblaze GTR Smartwatch for $27.99 (Original Price $55)

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Apr 15, 2021

Banggood is giving an amazing deal on Zeblaze GTR Smartwatch. The watch which generally retails at $55 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $27.99 only.

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Zeblaze GTR Smartwatch at $27.99 @Banggood

Zeblaze GTR features a beautifully refined metal body enclosure and a 1.3” curved glass display with full touch sensitivity. The smartwatch is powered by the all-new Goodix GR5515 chipset and gives 30 days battery life on power-saving mode and 18 days on typical usage. The average charging time for one full charge is just 1.5 hours.

Zeblaze GTR comes with a Precision Sensor Fusion Technology which helps to monitor your heart rate 24X7 and also sends you an abnormal heart rate alert. It also features a blood pressure monitor, sleep tracker, female cycle tracker, and 10 goal-based exercise modes.

Generally retailing at $55, Banggood is giving out Zeblaze GTR at a heavily discounted price of $27.99 only. This super deal which ends in the next 5 days is applicable on all three color variants viz: Black, Gold, and Silver.

So grab your discounted Zeblaze GTR asap.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Playpulse One Smart Exercise Bike lets you play games while working out

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 15, 2021

Norwegian startup Playpulse has launched its smart spin bike today and will be on sale immediately, although the first units are scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2021. There is a discounted price of $1,199 when the device is pre-ordered now, but it will revert to its actual price of $1,999 when it arrives around the year’s end.

The Playpulse One smart exercise bike is a connected exercise gadget that can also serve as a streaming platform for movies and even as a gaming device via its 24-inch touchscreen display. It provides a subscription service for gym classes and a few features to spice users’ exercise experience.

However, the TV watching can be tied to a particular fitness goal during exercise such that the screen goes dark whenever the user is not keeping pace with the specified exercise regimen. A few games can be played on the Playpulse smart exercise bike, with pedaling effort the primary gaming tool. Some of the games available at launch are street racing and bumper car, while other games would debut subsequently. The user can set more demanding fitness goals, and the TV watching would be adjusted to match the user’s pace.

The bike is designed to provide a more vertical seating position, obviously to help the rider continue watching the Netflix flick or play a game while cycling. The split handlebars feature a thumbstick on the left, with four buttons on the right and hand grip-mounted heart-rate sensors to provide vital fitness data while exercising.

The smart exercise bike has a subscription service of $19.99 a month after a six-month free period, where you get to be served with exercise classes and instructions for specific fitness goals.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 concept renders showcase 200-megapixel Olympus camera module

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Jeet

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Apr 15, 2021

The high-end specifications in flagship smartphones seem to have reached a saturation point, and now the company is focusing on the user experience. But one aspect that takes priority for many manufactures is to offer the best camera experience.

Many smartphone makers are now collaborating with camera and lens manufacturers to optimize their flagship devices’ photo-taking experience. Brands like Nokia and Huawei have been doing this for a while, but more companies are now taking this route. OnePlus recently followed suit by forming a partnership with Hasselblad for the OnePlus 9 series.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Render by Technizo Concept

South Korean giant Samsung is also rumored to partner with Japan-based Olympus for its Galaxy smartphones lineup as the company aims to improve the photography experience. It is speculated that the Galaxy S22’s camera module could be from Olympus.

LetsGoDigital has revealed concept renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 flagship smartphone, created by Technizo Concept. Notably, the renders are based on the rumors that Olympus and Samsung are partnering for camera performance and these are just the concept renders, meaning the actual design could differ from this.

It shows a larger 200-megapixel primary camera sensor on a rectangular module placed in the top-left corner. There are a few other sensors that sit below the primary sensor. The larger lens could drastically improve the photo quality as it can capture more light. Recently, Samsung had also teased that it is developing a 200-megapixel image sensor as the successor of the 108-megapixel sensor found in the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

It is believed that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, the company’s upcoming foldable smartphone slated to launch in July or August this year, could be the first device to feature a camera module designed under the partnership of Samsung and Olympus.

While rumors and reports about this partnership with Samsung and Olympus keep surfacing online, both the company are yet to confirm this. We speculate that the company could announce this at the upcoming ‘Galaxy Unpacked’ event scheduled on 28th April.

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Epic Games raises $1 billion funding round, including $200 million from Sony

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Jeet

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Apr 15, 2021

Epic Games, creator of the famous ‘Fortnite’ game, has announced that it has raised $1 billion in a new funding round which also saw an investment of $200 million from Sony. This isn’t the first investment of Sony in Epic Games as the Japanese company had invested $250 million last year.

The gaming company reveals that with this new round of funding, it is now valued at $28.7 billion. The capital will be used by the company to build social experiences into Epic’s popular Fortnite and Rocket League games.

The latest funding comes as Epic Games and Apple are fighting a legal battle following the gaming company’s effort to avoid paying a 30 percent App Store fee as it launched its own in-app payment system. After that move, Apple banned Fortnite from its App Store and is also trying to defend antitrust allegations.

Epic Games has accused Apple of trapping people in its mobile device world and collecting “outsized commission” on the App Store that serves as the only source of digital content. On the other hand, Apple is countering that it has no monopoly when it comes to digital games. It remains to be seen which company wins this battle.

The company has launched its free-to-play battle-royal video game ‘Fortnite’ in 2017 and since then the game has seen a huge following among young gamers. It has more than 160 million users on its PC store. Prior to this funding round, the company had raised $3.4 billion, including a $1.78 billion round last August.

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Samsung & LG win multiple awards at the 2021 iF & Red Dot Design awards

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 15, 2021

Samsung Electronics has again reaffirmed its leadership slot in terms of innovation in the tech industry with its latest run at the iF Design Award 2021. The company disclosed in a post that it received a staggering 71 awards at the popular award.

The Korean tech giant clinched two Gold Awards and these are part of a total of 36 prizes the company grabbed for Product Design. The company also clinched 10 awards for Professional Concepts, 11 for Communication Design, 5 for Packaging Design, and 9 for User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), and Service Design.

The main highlight is the Samsung BESPOKE AX90000N air purifier which got the Gold Award honors alongside the BESPOKE City Color Edition. The air purifier is acknowledged for its innovative concept which gives consumers the leverage to choose the purifier’s front part design based on the consumers’ lifestyle.

In addition, the BESPOKE City Color Edition panel collection was noted for its range of colors and materials for kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, induction cooktops, and others. The colour palettes offered by the BESPOKE City Color Edition are inspired by various cities such as Stockholm, Berlin, and Seoul.

Samsung’s latest QLED 8K TV led the awards in the Product category. Apart from the QLED TV, several other Samsung designs clinched different awards such as The Premiere premium home projector equipped with Triple Laser and Ultra Short Throw technology. Others include the WW8000T Washer & DV8000T Dryer that can be stacked vertically, horizontally, or as a stand-alone to suit the available space. The Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip foldable smartphones were also award winners in the product category.

In a related development, LG also announced that it received a total of 31 different awards in this year’s Red Dot Award. LG’s award was for its innovative home appliances including air purifiers and refrigerators.

LG’s new home appliance line LG Objet Collection accounted for six awards at the competition, with recognition in the materials and surfaces category for their implementation of color, material, and finish, LG disclosed.

Apart from the Red Dot awards, LG also reportedly won 28 different awards at the German iF Design Awards. The products that won awards include LG’s home brew machine, wearable air purifier and Micro LED signage.

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