Apple has announced a new purple colorway for the iPhone 12 series. This brings the total number of colors to 6.
The new purple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini (sorry iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max owners) will be available for pre-order this Friday and go on sale on April 30. Just like the other color variants, the new paint job matches the frame. Apple has also made available accessories that match the new color.
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini were originally available in Black, Blue, Green, Red, and White when they launched last year. The two devices have OLED displays, Apple A14 bionic chips, dual rear cameras, and 4GB of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3/ Z Flip2 (Tentative) are supposedly a few months away from launch. However, the leaks and reports regarding them haven’t shunned away. Yesterday, GalaxClub.nl reported that the new Galaxy Z Flip will come in about eight color variants. Today, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 concept design renders have been shared on the Korean forum meeco.kr.
The renders shared by a user on the forum show the concept renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in multiple colors. To recall, the colors mentioned in the earlier report include Purple, Green, Black, Gray, White, Dark Blue, Pink, and Beige(Sandy fawn color). Out of this, we already saw an earlier concept render in purple color.
The latest render, albeit having few differences in the secondary cover display area, has the same camera layout as the Galaxy S21. Also, the new renders appear only in Gray, Black, Green, Purple color options.
Speaking of the cover display, the Galaxy Z Flip3 is said to have a bigger foldable and cover display(rumored to be 1.81-inches). In case you don’t know, the earlier version had a 1.1-inch screen. Anyway, if reports are true, this one will get an LTPO AMOLED internal display.
Galaxy z Flip3 concept render, Credit: meeco.kr
Ther renders show curvy edges on the frames which, if recent reports are anything to go by, may get an upgrade in the form of ‘Armor Frame’ i.e., carbon and titanium materials to add extra strength.
Some of the other expected features of the Galaxy Z Flip3 include IP rating, in-display fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 888 chipset, improved cameras, 3,200mAh battery, and more.
Considering the launch is a bit far away, we will have to wait for a while to get concrete details regarding the 2021 clamshell foldable phone from Samsung.
BlitzWolf BW VP7 is a mini LCD projector that comes with a wireless phone screen mirroring function that allows you to project your games being played on your smartphone. The portable projector comes with 30000 hours LED lamp life and Supports 1280*720P and 1080P + 2000:1 Contrast Ratio. This means you get crystal clear and vivid HD images and movies on your projector.
With a 180” screen projection size, you can get a large screen immersive experience at the comfort of your house. Moreover, with 5 built-in speakers, you can use the projector not only as a screening device but also as a Bluetooth speaker.
Generally retailing at $90, you can now get BlitzWolf BW VP7 mini projector for $72.57 only at Banggood. Please note that this deal which ends on 25 April 2021 is applicable only on orders from the CZ warehouse.
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A couple of weeks ago, OPPO announced its sub-₹20,000 smartphone challenger in the Indian market, namely the OPPO F19. The brand’s strategy is pretty straightforward this time, with the F19 delivering excellent experience in a couple of departments, while other areas being pretty average.
So let’s take a quick look at how the OPPO F19 performs in this highly competitive Indian mid-range smartphone market.
Inside the box, the OPPO F19 brings the standard set of accessories in addition to the phone like the charger, data cable, SIM ejector tool, and even a protective silicone case. You’ll also find wired earphones inside the box.
The OPPO F19 borrows its design from the F19 Pro and Pro+ models. This is a good thing as the design on this mid-ranger looks relatively premium. There are only two colors being offered by the brand in India – Prism Black and Fluid Blue. The review unit I’ve got is the Fluid Blue color but the shade is pretty unique. The color looks closer to Stone Blue which isn’t common among smartphones. So the phone looks different.
The OPPO F19 has a high gloss finish at the back and it looks pretty premium — provided it remains clean. However, there’s no denying that the back is a fingerprint magnet, and ensuring that it stays clean and smudge-free would be a task. The camera module also protrudes quite a bit from the back but the 8mm thin body doesn’t really warrant any complaints. Plus, you get a free case inside the box, which I definitely recommend putting on the phone.
One of the biggest highlights of the F19 is its weight. The phone weighs just 175 grams which is an excellent figure considering it features a large 5000mAh battery inside. The weight distribution is well balanced and the curved back edges ensure that the hands-on feel of the phone is very comfortable. However, like most phones these days, one-hand operation is still not easy.
The phone also features an in-display fingerprint sensor and it does the job well. It isn’t the fastest sensor I’ve used, but for a sub-₹20,000 smartphone, I think the fingerprint sensor works well.
Following the tradition of most phones in 2020-21, the OPPO F19 features a punch-hole camera (16MP) on the top left corner of the display. The position and size of this camera cut out ensures that it doesn’t come in between your display experience.
The wallpaper does well to hide the camera cutout
On the left, you get the volume buttons while there’s a power button on the right. The F19 comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C port, and a single speaker setup at the bottom.
The single speaker is pretty loud and clear. There’s a bit of hollowness of the sound output, however, for this price segment, you won’t be disappointed.
OPPO F19 Review: Display
The display is another highlight of the OPPO F19. Like I said in my introduction, the F19 performed well in some areas and that includes the display department.
The phone features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 1080p FHD+ resolution. The 800 nits peak bright is sufficient under bright sunlight and if you are indoors, then the saturation and the clarify of the display are pretty good.
AMOLED display also ensures that you get premium features like AOD right out of the box.
The side bezels are pretty thin but the chin is a bit thicker than what I would have preferred. Still, the overall display experience is pretty good for its price segment.
One major drawback of this screen is that the refresh rate is limited to 60Hz.
OPPO F19 Review: Performance & Gaming
Snapdragon 662 is a pretty average chip from Qualcomm and in my daily usage, the chip did well enough to handle the entire UI rendering the animations and other UI elements with minimal lag. So your everyday experience with the OPPO F19 like browsing articles, watching videos should all be good.
The phone comes in a single 6GB and 128GB variant with LPDDR4X RAM standard and an expandable memory card slot. This along with the headphone jack could cater to a niche set of customers who can’t live without them.
When it comes to gaming, the chip has enough power to run games like COD: Mobile with a few hiccups. If you are in the high graphics setting, expect some basic glitches during gameplay. But for less intensive games like say the Temple Run 2, the experience will be smooth.
OPPO F19 Review: Camera
In recent times, OPPO’s cameras have been all about its software processing prowess. The same trend continues with the OPPO F19 as well.
The phone comes with a triple camera setup with a 48MP f/1.7 primary shooter, 2MP portrait camera, and 2MP Macro shooter. In actual use, the primary camera performance is excellent, with the portrait and macro shooters being average.
Main Camera
The 48MP primary camera is the only highlight of the OPPO F91’s triple camera setup. The samples from this sensor have good saturation and dynamic range ensuring the images look good without any editing. You also have the AI mode, which produces saturated samples. In fact, the AI mode boosts the saturation to a point where you may dislike it. But it can come in handy when things are too dull and you want something that’s social media ready out of the box. That said, on most occasions, the primary camera without AI mode did a good job in capturing vibrant colors with a good amount of details. So daytime photography is excellent on the OPPO F19.
AI mode on
Night Performance
When the lighting goes down, this 48MP sensor starts to struggle. The phone had issues focusing in dim lit conditions and the colors are pretty dull too. However, the night mode was a surprise as it enhanced the colors and brightness of the nighttime images to a considerable extent. So, even though the standard mode struggles at night time photography, OPPO’s night camera algorithms ensure that you can get usable to good samples even in low light situations.
night mode
Night Mode
Portrait Camera
I wasn’t expecting much from the 2MP portrait shooter on the F19. But once again, OPPO’s algorithms ensured that you get a deep background blur with good colors even with a 2MP resolution sensor.
Macro Camera
Again, it’s an average macro shooter. If you put in the efforts, you’ll be able to take pretty decent samples. But again, the 2MP resolution really limits the quality of photos that you can take with this sensor.
To conclude, I definitely miss a wide-angle sensor on the OPPO F19, especially when rivals offer it in its price segment. OPPO’s camera algorithms ensure that you get pretty good samples from its main camera and for most people, the 48MP shooter should be enough for everyday photography. As for macro and portrait sensors, they are average and don’t expect anything out of the ordinary.
OPPO F19 Review: Battery
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes for the large 5000mAh battery to charge using the 33W provided charger. While this isn’t blazing fast, this figure is pretty good for such a large battery.
After an hour of gaming, a couple of hours of streaming on data, and other daily activities like replying to messages and emails, you are still likely to have 20-30% of charge left at the end of the day. So, even with heavy usage, you can go on for an entire day or even stretch it to the next day with this large 5000mAh battery.
The fact that the phone is just 175 grams heavy is definitely its biggest selling point.
So the OPPO F19 excels in the battery life department.
To conclude, the OPPO F19 doesn’t really stand out among its rivals. It doesn’t have any flashy camera setup or a powerful chipset. What it does have is a long-lasting battery inside a lightweight body. The AMOLED display is good enough for most people and the 48MP primary camera does well enough to not disappoint you in the camera department.
So if you want a no-nonsense lightweight phone running ColorOS 11.1 with dual SIM card slots, dedicated SD card slot, and headphone jack for everyday use, then you can check out the OPPO F19. If not for these requirements, there are plenty of other better alternatives in the Indian market.
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Lenovo has two new Chromebooks coming and they will be powered by a MediaTek processor. For those expecting a successor to the Lenovo Duet Chromebook tablet, sorry to disappoint but these are not tablets.
The devices, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB and the IdeaPad Flex 2 CB were discovered on Lenovo’s product reference website by AboutChromebook and Chromeunboxed respectively, and they are expected to be announced anytime soon.
IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836
This is an upgraded version of the model that was announced last year. It has a 14” 1080p 60Hz screen with the option for a touch screen model with higher brightness. There is 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of eMMC storage. It has a MicroSD card slot, so you can add extra storage. The chipset is a MediaTek MT8183, the same inside the Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet.
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IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836
For ports, the IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 has a USB-C port for charging (supports Power Delivery 2.0) and it also doubles as a display port to connect it to a monitor. There is also a full-sized USB-A port and an audio jack. There are speakers flanking the keyboard on each side and you get a 720p webcam with a privacy shutter. It has a 42Whr battery that is expected to last up to 16 hours on a single charge and it comes with a 45W USB-C charger.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 CB 14M836 will come in Abyss Blue and Arctic Grey and both have a pretty nice two-tone finish.
IdeaPad Flex 3 CB 11M836
This is an 11-inch version with the same processor as the one above. The display also supports touch input but the resolution is HD and the maximum brightness is 250 nits. It has a 360° hinge, so you can fold it back to use it as a tablet.
There is 4GB of RAM and 34GB or 64GB of storage with support for expansion via a MicroSD card slot. The port selection is the same as that of the IdeaPad 3 CB. It has 2 x 2W user-facing stereo speakers, a 720p webcam, Bluetooth 4.2, and 2 x 2 Wi-Fi 802.11 ac
The IdeaPad Flex 3 will also be available in Abyss Blue and Arctic Gray with a two-tone finish.
The Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro a.k.a Legion Phone Duel 2 failed miserably in a durability test done by popular Zacks of JerryRigEverything. Now, the company has announced on Weibo that it will give up to two years warranty for the device.
In a Weibo post, the Lenovo Legion mobile division has announced the above-mentioned warranty update for the Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro in China. As per the post, the device will get a two-year official warranty from the company itself.
In fact, they have shared a product page regarding the extended warranty where users can check the terms and conditions of the warranty. Lenovo says that the changes to this, if any, will be updated on the website listing.
Talking about the extended warranty, the company will take into account the date of purchase of the device, i.e, from the day of the generation of the bill regarding its purchase.
Lenovo announced the Legion Phone Duel 2 also known as Legion Phone 2 Pro on April 8. The device, then went on sale in China the next day. While the Global launch(for Europe, Asia Pacific) is set for sometime in May, the performance of the device in the durability test brought mixed reactions among the internet users.
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Although warranty doesn’t reason/ compensate for the sub-par build quality, the device is aimed at a different audience with a unique design.
And it is appreciative of Lenovo to at least acknowledge the situation and provide something to support the users. Recently, we also saw the OnePlus give up to 2 years warranty for OnePlus 9 series in China.
Build quality issues aside, the Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro has a unique design and flagship specifications. It features a 6.92-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED 144Hz display, Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 18GB RAM, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage, dual-cameras with an OmniVision 64MP f/1.9 main lens, 5,500mAh battery with a maximum of 90W charging via two USB-C ports.
The 4 in 1 wireless charger/docking station can be simultaneously used to charge two phones, your Apple smartwatch, and AirPods. Compatible with different versions of smartphones like Samsung, Huawei, iPhone, etc, the highly portable charging station can be used to charge 4 different devices at the same time. Designed to optimize energy and space, this charging station is less than 0.6 inches thick when folded.
The wireless charging and docking station is manufactured with high-quality and energy-efficient material and boasts advanced functions like temperature control, protection from overload (current/voltage), foreign object detection, etc.
This 15W, 4 in 1 charging stand is available for a discounted price of 17.14 only. The stand comes in two color variants viz: Black and White and works with USB Type C. With free shipping via AliExpress Standard Shipping, this deal is simply too good to ignore. So go get your charging station before the offer expires on 25 April 2021.
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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.
Redmi K40 Game Edition
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.
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.
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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Huawei MatePad T 10
Huawei MatePad T 10
Huawei MatePad T 10s
Huawei MatePad T 10s
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:
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.
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 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).
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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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.
HONOR
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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honor 50 alleged sketch images, credit: GSMArena
Honor 50 alleged teaser, credit: GSMArena
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.
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 Reutersreport, 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, Twitter is also currently testing its own live audio feature called Spaces, along with new features from Discord, LinkedIn, Slack, and Spotify Technology.
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.”
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.
Honor Play 5T Life
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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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Credit: Digital Chat Station/Weibo
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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