Samsung Electronics launched its flagship S-series smartphones earlier this year than its usual timeframe. The release of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series seems to have helped the company achieve its goal.
According to the report, Samsung likely saw a jump of 45 percent during the months of January to March, i.e. Q1 2021, thanks to the robust sales of the company’s smartphones and home appliances.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are not spending more time at home and this has resulted in the demand surge for a wide range of high-margin consumer electronics products, helping the company increase revenue.
The demand is so high that it has created a global shortage of chips and other components. However, the company registered a decline in the earnings for the chip division mainly because of the storm that suspended production at its plant in the United States.
The Reuters report, citing several analysts claims that the operating profit for the South Korean tech giant in the quarter is expected to have climbed to 9.3 trillion won, which is approximately $8.2 billion. This would mark Samsung’s highest operating income level for the first quarter since 2018.
Samsung is estimated to have cornered roughly 23% of the global market in the quarter, thanks to that launch and cheaper-than-usual pricing for its premium devices. That compares with a 20% market share in the same quarter a year ago and a 16% market share in the previous quarter when Apple released the iPhone 12.
As a part of the “Edinburgh Learns for Life,” every student in Edinburgh, Scotland, will receive an Apple iPad. This would have the company give out about 39,000 tablets in total.
According to an AppleInsiderreport, the initiative, starting from September of this year, will have every student between 10 to 17 years of age receive their own iPad. This was made possible by the government due to a 17.6 million GBP (roughly 24 million US Dollars) grant, which was rolled out via partnership with the city of Edinburgh Council’s ICT services provider CGI. Through this, younger students will now also receive iPads, although, the city has not listed the exact number of units that will be available yet.
Furthermore, the Apple iPads being given away are a part of the Empowered Learning program, which will provide the devices in a phased roll out starting from September 2021 and go on through the end of next year. In the program, 27,000 new iPads will be issued to students and staff, while another 12,000 refreshed iPads will also be given out to both the staff and students as well. These devices will also e backed by the schools in the region expanding their wireless connectivity by adding additional wireless access points.
As per Councillor Ian Perry, Education Convener for the City of Edinburgh Council, “This is a really exciting project which is going to be a real game-changer for the learning and teaching in our schools. Giving pupils their own devices has been shown to improve outcomes and result in increased engagement and motivation for our young people. It will create a learning environment which will drive higher levels of creativity also improve teacher and learner collaboration.”
A few days ago, China-based Xiaomi officially launched its much-awaited high-end smartphones — Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. Now, just days after the launch, the company has posted the official teardown video of its premium Mi 11 Ultra smartphone.
The disassembly video of the smartphone shows that there is good space utilization on the device. There is a huge camera module in the upper left corner along with layers of NFC, Wireless Charging coils, and Batteries stacked.
Inside those layers is the mainboard which houses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and LPDDR5 RAM along with UFS 3.1 storage and several other components. There’s also a layer of the heat sink and VC cooling system to make sure that the device doesn’t heat up even during heavy usage.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes with a four curved 6.8-inch E4 AMOLED screen on the front with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s also Gorilla Glass Victus protection and the screen comes with Dolby Vision support.
There’s also a secondary display at the back that allows users to take high-resolution selfies from its rear cameras. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM.
On the back, there’s a triple camera module with a Samsung GN2 50MP primary shooter, paired with a 48MP Sony IMX586 Ultra Wide and TeleMacro lens. On the front side, there’s a 20MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
In the software department, it runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box along with the company’s MIUI on top. As for the battery, the Mi 11 Ultra features a 5000mAh capacity battery with 67W wired and wireless charging.
Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 Ultra at its ‘Mega Launch’ event at the end of March. As of now, the smartphone is only available for purchase in China. But that’s going to change soon as the company has announced the pre-order date for Malaysia.
Chinese tech company Xiaomi is celebrating its 11th anniversary by offering discounts as part of the Mi Fan Festival 2021 worldwide. On the occasion of this celebration, the company is also debuting its most expensive ‘regular’ smartphone to date in Malaysia.
According to the Xiaomi Malaysia Facebook page, the firm will start taking pre-orders for the Mi 11 Ultra in the country from April 8. Customers who pre-order the phone will get a free Mi Fan Festival Special Edition key chain and a T-shirt.
Most importantly, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is priced at RM 4,299 ($1,041) in Malaysia for the single 12GB + 256GB variant. In other words, the device is way cheaper than in Europe where it costs €1,199 ($1,424). Anyway, it is still expensive than the China pricing – ¥6,499 ($993).
But what’s worth noting is that Malaysia is the first global market to get the Mi 11 Ultra. Because although Xiaomi has already announced the phone’s pricing for Europe, the company is yet to reveal its availability.
After series of rumors and denials, Xiaomi finally announced the commencement of modalities that would culminate in the launch of its first smart electric vehicle (EV) in China. The electric vehicle was one of the major highlights of a live broadcast by Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun that was streamed yesterday. The broadcast was part of activities to mark the brand’s 11th anniversary.
Lei Jun
At the live broadcast, Lei Jun disclosed that Xiaomi’s first car will either be a sedan or an SUV. He also disclosed that the car which is expected to be an electric vehicle will retail within the price range of 100,000 yuan (around $15,000) to 300,000 yuan (around $45,000). This means the car won’t be a budget product but will be positioned in the mid-to-high-end range.
Further discussions were made about the use of the new Mi logo on the car and Lei Jun thinks the new design is more suitable for the car than the previous square logo. It is uncertain if the logo won’t be modified on the car considering that it was designed before Xiaomi kickstarted plans for an EV.
Earlier on, Lei Jun conducted a survey poll on Weibo before the live broadcast where he sought the opinions of fans on some key aspects of the EV. Some of the questions include whether fans will prefer a Xiaomi-branded car or if it should be launched in partnership with an established car maker.
The type of cars was also asked with options including cars like SUVs, sedans, sports cars, and RVs. The question on the price range had an option of “Less than 100,000 yuan”. As would be expected, the majority of the brand’s fans prefer a car priced at less than 100,000 yuan (~$15K).
An upcoming OPPO with model number PEFM00 is listed with OPPO A35 in the product library of China Telecom. Here is all the information that is known about the upcoming A-series phone for China.
OPPO A35 specifications and pricing (Unconfirmed)
The OPPO A35 features a 6.52-inch display with a punch-hole placed at the top-left corner. It offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ resolution. The Helio P35 chipset is at the helm of the smartphone, which offers 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
The square-shaped camera housing available on the back panel of the phone comprises of a 13-megapixel primary lens and a pair of 2-megapixel shooters. The phone is preinstalled with Android 11 OS, which tags along with ColorOS UI. It has a 4,230mAh battery and it weighs around 208.8 grams. The polycarbonate bodied phone has 164.48 x 75.86 x 9.8mm dimensions.
OPPO A35
In terms of specs, the OPPO A35 resembles the OPPOA 15s, which debuted in December 2020 in India. The only noticeable difference is that the A15s featured a waterdrop notch screen, whereas the A35 has a punch-hole display.
The pricing of the device is mentioned as 1,299 Yuan (~$199), which may not be accurate. It is expected to arrive in China in color options like Glaze Black, Ice Jade White, and Foggy Sea Blue. The handset is expected to break cover in China soon.
China has a long-held affinity for pasta with noodles being an important cultural element of Chinese society and its culture. Noodles are loved by diners all over the country because of their smooth taste and rich nutritional value. However, with the accelerating pace of life, people no longer have the energy to realize tedious hand-made noodles, and more people choose to go to noodle restaurants to satisfy their appetite.
Xiaomi has now launched a hand-held noodle maker under crowdfunding on the Youpin platform. The product is an affordable one, with a price tag of 199 yuan (~$30). The product can simplify the steps of making noodles, allowing consumers to make good noodles at home.
The Kribee Big V Handheld Noodle Maker adopts a German Red Dot 2021 award-winning design with a unique large V shape. The design is ergonomic and it is easy to operate as fatigue won’t happen easily.
The chewy texture of noodles is one of the most important elements for many consumers. The Kribee handheld noodle maker is inspired by ancient noodle pressing technology to reshape the taste of hand-made noodles. Thus achieving a truly realize the smooth, firm, and chewy texture of noodles.
To use the noodle maker, the user only needs to mix flour and water in the right ratio and then pour the dough into a kneading bag for kneading before it is poured into the noodle bucket. After tightening the bucket, the machine is then turned on to make the fresh noodle machine. It can be used to make 200g of the flour mixture at a go.
The noodle maker is also equipped with two different noodle buckets, whether it is a large bowl of wide noodles or capillary noodles, all can be easily completed.
In terms of speed, Kribee Big V Handheld Noodle Maker can quickly push out noodles in 15 seconds without sticking to the bottom, thus getting rid of the slow and complicated traditional noodle-making method.
The Kribee Big V Handheld Noodle Maker is light and compact, and it does not take up any space for storage. The detachable noodle bucket design can be quickly cleaned after use, saving worry and time. The device can be plugged into any socket making it possible to use it anywhere.
Meizu, the China-based smartphone maker has said that 45 percent of new users who purchased the company’s recent flagship Meizu 18 are Apple iPhone users. This indicates that the company is making inroads into the premium high-end market.
The company is marketing the latest Meizu 18 series flagship smartphones as the “Three Zero Mobile Phones” as the device comes with zero advertisements, zero pre-installed third-party apps, and zero push notifications from the company.
The Meizu 18 and 18 Pro smartphones come with a 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Recently, the company pushed an update that enables users to set the QHD+ (3200 x 1440 pixels) screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate at the same time.
Under the hood, both the devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Meizu 18 is powered by a 4,000mAh battery while the Pro model packs a 4,500mAh battery.
The standard model features a 64MP+16MP+8MP triple camera on the back while the front side offers a 32MP snapper. On the Pro model, there’s a 50MP primary camera sensor on the back along with a 32MP ultrawide angle camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a TOF camera. On the front side, it has a 44MP selfie camera.
The vanilla model supports 36W Super mCharge fast charging, while the Pro model is equipped with 40W charging, 40W Super Wireless mCharge technology, and 10W reverse wireless charging technology. Both the phones run Flyme 9 based on the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box.
Portronics have unveiled its latest accessory dubbed Harmonics 230 sports neckband with fast charging capability. Portronics has gradually worked its way into the summit as a leading digital and portable electronics manufacturer in India and would expect its latest product to catch its customers’ attention.
The Harmonics 230 wireless sports earphones come in two variants – blue and black colors and are now on sale at Amazon India and Flipkart for a discounted price of Rs. 999 (~$14) Rs. 899 (~$12) respectively, down from its original price of Rs. 1999 (about $28).
The Portronics Harmonics 230 neckband earphones feature active CVC 6.0 noise modulation technology that enables the device to give the user high-quality audio output without external noise interference. The 10mm drivers in the gadget combine with other features to provide greater clarity in the sound output. Users of these new wireless neckband earphones from Portronics will enjoy extended entertainment and comfort using the earbuds even for long periods. The Harmonics 230 wireless earphones have Bluetooth 5.0 support, the back of the earbuds are magnetic, and the device is lightweight, made from silicone.
The Portronics Harmonics 230 wireless neckband comes with a 110mAh battery that can power the device for up to seven hours of continuous entertainment on a full charge. The device also has fast charging capabilities, as a five-minute charge can yield up to one hour of continuous activity of the wireless earphones.
The neckband will be especially useful for sportsmen and women who may want to continue enjoying their music while engaging in sports without distraction. However, the Portronics Harmonics 230 wireless earphones should be used with greater caution while on the road jogging or even behind the wheels due to its active noise reduction capabilities.
Last month, OnePlus announced the OnePlus 9 series of smartphones in India. The lineup includes three phones such as the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R. The latter was introduced as the India-exclusive model. Fresh information shared by tipster Digital Chat Station reveals that the OnePlus 9R will be heading to the Chinese market soon. The device is expected to be priced lower than its Indian variant.
According to the tipster, the OnePlus 9R will be arriving in China with a sub-3,000 Yuan (~$458) pricing. In comparison, the 9R is available in India with a pricing of Rs 39,999 (~$544) for 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version and Rs 43,999 (~$598) for 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage model. The handset is available in hues like Carbon Black and Lake Blue in India.
OnePlus 9R
OnePlus 9R specifications and features
The OnePlus 9R has a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED screen with a punch-hole design. It produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 870 chipset is at the helm of the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The phone runs on ColorOS 11 based Android 11 OS.
For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.
LG recently confirmed that it is out of the smartphone race and we’re going to miss its innovative products but there are other aspects where the company still holds sway. A few of them include the smart display and audio product markets. The South Korean electronics powerhouse has now unveiled its 2021 range of smart speakers featuring high-quality audio support and multiple input options.
The five new LG soundbars offer an improved sound experience, with easy connectivity across various smart devices and an eco-conscious design and packaging. When interfaced with LG smart TV‘s AI Sound Pro technology, the soundbars provide an improved multi-channel immersion. The soundbars also feature in-built support for 3-D audio technology in the form of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
The new LG soundbars come in a sleek design and could accentuate the sitting room ambiance when combined with smart TVs to provide a powerful sound output via the soundbars. The devices also support multiple Voice Assistants like Google Assistant, Amazon’s Alexa, Siri, and others, providing versatility in their use.
Some of the models unveiled are Hi-Res Audio certified, and lossless playback is also possible. The soundbars all have Bluetooth 5.0 support in addition to USB and eARC inputs.
According to LG, Europe and North America will be the first markets to have the five new soundbars later this month. Other markets will follow suit after the first rollout of the soundbar models to Europe and North America. We also expect LG to unveil more soundbar models, as it seeks to have a bit of the fast-evolving smart speakers market globally.
The COVID-19 era has seen an exponential increase in the purchase and use of smart home gadgets worldwide. The more significant part of the year 2020 saw millions working from home, as the lockdown ground the global economy to a halt. The home became the only avenue for relaxation and entertainment, and smart devices became the pathway to home entertainment, while also making the workspace entertaining. This is still driving the sales of audio products globally as video conferencing and virtual meetings have replaced physical meetings to a great extent.
The OPPO Reno5 Z smartphone (model number CPH2211) has launched in Singapore. In terms of specs and design, the handset resembles OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G (CPH2213 model number), which debuted in India last month. The major highlights of the Reno5 Z include an AMOLED display, Dimensity 800U chip, 48-megapixel quad cameras, and a decent battery with rapid charging support.
OPPO Reno5 Z specifications and features
The OPPO Reno5 Z smartphone measures 160.1 x 73.4 x 7.8mm and weighs around 173 grams. The phone features a 6.43-inch AMOLED punch-hole display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 430nits brightness, a 60Hz refresh rate, a 135Hz to 180Hz touch sampling rate, and an in-screen fingerprint reader. The phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8 precent.
The Dimensity 800U chipset is present under the hood of the OPPO Reno5 Z. The SoC is coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It offers 128GB of native storage and it runs on ColorOS 11.1 based Android 11 OS. the device offers a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage.
OPPO Reno5 Z
The OPPO Reno5 Z has a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. The quad-camera system of the phone features a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 119-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
The Reno5 Z has a 4,310mAh battery that supports 30W VOOC Flash Charge technology. The other features that can be found on the device include dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
In comparison to the Reno5 Z, the F19 Pro+ 5G lacks supports for NFC connectivity and it is equipped with faster 30W fast charging.
OPPO Reno5 Z pricing and availability
The OPPO Reno5 Z has arrived with a price tag of SGD 529 (~$395) in Singapore. It comes in two colors such as Fluid Black and Cosmo Blue. It is available for purchase through e-commerce sites like Lazada and Shopee.
After building much hype, the Redmi Note 10, Note 10 Pro, and Note 10 Pro Max phones were announced in India in March. While the Note 10 trio are highly popular, buyers have been complaining that are unable to purchase the desired due to flash sales that last for only a few seconds. Customers have also faced difficulties in purchasing Note 10 models through offline stores. Buyers who are looking forward to purchasing the Redmi Note 10 can now rejoice as it is now available on open sale through online and offline platforms.
As it can be seen in the tweet, the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Redmi Note 10 will be available for purchase through Amazon India, mi.com, Mi Home stores, and retails.
— Redmi India – #RedmiNote10 Series (@RedmiIndia) April 6, 2021
The Redmi Note 10 comes in two options such as 4 GB RAM + 64 Gb storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are priced at Rs 11,999 (~$161) and Rs 13,999 (~$191), respectively. It comes in colors like Aqua Green, Frost White, and Shadow Black.
Redmi Note 10 specifications and features
The Redmi Note 10 has a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ display that comes with features such as FHD+ resolution support, a 60Hz refresh rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. For security, it features a side-facing fingerprint reader.
It has a selfie camera of 13-megapixel and quad-camera setup featuring a 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) cameras. The Snapdragon 678v chipset fuels the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The 5,000mAh battery of the device supports 33W fast charging.
At the end of March, an iQOO phone with model number I2012 was spotted at the Google Play Console. This handset is believed to be the Snapdragon 870 powered iQOO Neo5 smartphone. Now the same handset has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India. The certification suggests that the iQOO Neo5 may go official alongside the iQOO 7 Legend smartphone later this month in India.
The BIS certification has no information on the specs of the iQOO Neo5. Its Google Play Console listing had revealed that it is equipped with a punch-hole display that offers Full HD+ resolution, Snapdragon 870 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.
As far as other specs are concerned, the iQOO Neo5 has a 16-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, and a 4,400mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. It features a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with an in-screen fingerprint reader. Earlier this year, an iQOO phone with an I2011 model number was spotted at BIS. This model could be a variant of the Neo5.
iQOO India Director, Gagan Arora said in an interview with Technical Guruji that the company will be launching the iQOO 7 series of smartphones in India by the end of this month. The series will include the iQOO 7 Legend, which is a BMW Motorsport-inspired version of the iQOO 7, and another device. Probably, the iQOO Neo5 may get rebadged as the other iQOO 7 series phone in India.
Arora added that the company aims to launch several iQOO phones in India this year in different price segments. To recollect, the company only launched two phones such as iQOO 3 4G and iQOO 3 5G last year in India. He revealed that iQOO smartphones will be made in India at Vivo’s manufacturing facility. He further said that customers of iQOO phones will be able to get support at select service centers of Vivo.
Xiaomi never released an impressive flagship like the Mi 11 Ultra, imho. It brings a maxed-out specs sheet and a lot of innovation to the shelves. And unlike the vanilla Mi 11, it is one of the best top-tier flagships in the Android world. But is it able to compete with Apple too? Is it better to go for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra or the best iPhone is still a better choice for your actual needs. We will try to let you find out through this comparison between the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm, 228 g
164.3 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm, 234 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
Despite that big notch, the design of the iPhone 12 Pro Max is more attractive than Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. It has a thinner and lighter body, as well as great materials. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is built with a Ceramic Shield back and a stainless steel frame, and it provides better water resistance with the IP68 certification making it waterproof up to 6 meters deep. The huge camera module of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra does not make it very elegant, but the front panel is definitely more impressive with its curved edges, higher screen-to-body ratio, and punch-hole design.
Display
On the paper, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra looks more interesting when it comes to the display. On the front side, it has an AMOLED panel that shows up to one billion colors, with a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision, and an incredibly high peak brightness (up to 1700 nits), as well as a Quad HD+ resolution. And that is not all: the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra also comes with a secondary display placed on the rear panel, near the cameras. The secondary display can be used to see notifications and shoot selfies with the rear cameras as well.
Specs & Software
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and iPhone 12 Pro Max come with impressive hardware departments and you should not notice important differences between their performance. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is powered by the best chipset out there: the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform paired with 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of native storage. With the iPhone 12 Pro Max, you get the Apple A14 Bionic chipset and the wonderful optimization of the iOS operating system, so blazing speeds in this case as well.
Camera
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is able to provide the best photo quality. According to DxOMark, it is the best camera phone in the market. It has a 50 MP main camera and a pair of 48 MP sensors: one is a periscope camera with OIS and 5x optical zoom, while the other is an ultrawide sensor. The phone shots amazing photos in every condition and records videos with resolutions up to 8K. But the iPhone 12 Pro Max remains one of the greatest camera phones.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is the king of battery life thanks to a huge 5000 mAh battery: there is no way for the iPhone 12 Pro Max to compete. Further, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra offers faster charging speeds: it has 67W power for both wired charging and wireless charging. Thanks to great software optimization, the battery of the iPhone 12 Pro Max is long-lasting too, but not like the Mi 11 Ultra.
Price
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has a starting price of €1200/$1425 in the global market, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max costs a bit more than €1200/$1450 (prices vary depending on the market). In terms of innovations and specifications, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a more interesting choice, but the iPhone remains an amazing phone for a lot of users and iOS is an important added value.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: PRO and CONS
OPPO is one of the manufacturers that has accelerated the rollout of Android 11 for its devices. The Chinese manufacturer will continue the rollout this month and has released the plan via its official Twitter account.
The ColorOS 11 update will be made available in beta and stable versions for a plethora of devices across various markets. Below are the phones scheduled to get the update and when to expect it.
ColorOS 11 Beta
Ongoing – Reno2, Reno2 Z, OPPO A91
From 13th April – RenoZ (Saudi Arabia UAE)
From 14th April – OPPO A5 2020 (India, Indonesia), OPPO A9 2020 (India, Indonesia), and OPPO A73 5G (Australia, Saudi Arabia, UAE)
From 27th April – OPPO A53 (India, Indonesia)
OPPO ColorOS 11 official version
Ongoing – Find X2, Find X2 Pro, Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition, Find X2 Lite, Find X2 Neo, F17 Pro, Reno4 F, Reno4 Pro 5G, Reno4 5G, Reno4 Pro 4G, Reno4 4G, Reno4 Z 5G, Reno4 Lite, Reno3 Pro 4G, Reno3 4G, Reno3 Pro 5G, Reno 100x Zoom, Reno2 F, OPPO A72, OPPO A92, OPPO A52, OPPO F11, OPPO F11 Pro, OPPO F11 Pro Marvels Avengers Limited Edition, OPPO A9, and OPPO F15.
From 9th April – OPPO A91 (Indonesia)
From 14th April – OPPO Reno2 Z (India)
From 21st April – Reno2 (India, Malaysia, Thailand, Pakistan, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Phillippines, Cambodia).
April 2021 Rollout Plan of #OPPOColorOS11 based on #Android11 is out now! Be sure to save the info so you can have the latest version.
🟢: Save the dates to apply the Beta Version 🟠: Get ready for the Official Version 🔵: Europe users, find your model in the update plan pic.twitter.com/S5Rl2eP8rR
OPPO ColorOS 11 Official Version for European Union and European Economic Area
OPPO is also rolling out the stable update to several of its phones in Europe. The Find X2, Find X2 Pro, Find X2 Neo, and Find X2 Neo are currently receiving the update in countries such as Spai, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Romania, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK.
The Reno4 series, Reno 3, Reno3 Pro, OPPO A72, and OPPO A52 are also currently receiving the update while Reno2 users in Kazakhstan will begin to receive the update on April 21.
I remember someone asking me last year if there was a way to transfer WhatsApp chat backup from Android to iOS. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to help, and due to my busy schedule, I didn’t follow up to find out what the person eventually did. It turns out that there actually isn’t a way to natively transfer your chat backup from one platform to the other but now a solution is already in development.
For a messaging platform that is more than a decade old, you would think migrating your data from one platform to another would be one of the early features, but unfortunately, that is not the case.
According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp (or Facebook) is working on a feature that allows for chat history migration. An image shared by the blog, which is dedicated to all things related to the messaging app, shows an interface that allows a user to migrate their chats to Android. We believe there is a similar image that allows for moving chats to iOS too. The image shows that users will be required to update their app to the latest version to use the feature. This is believed to prevent compatibility issues.
There is no mention of when the feature will be available but we hope it arrives sooner rather than later. WhatsApp sometimes takes time before rolling out a feature, so we’ll advise you not to raise your hopes that this will come with the next update.
Asometech 40W with QC3.0 is a portable charger compatible with almost all smartphones like iPhone, Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, Google, etc, and laptops from brands like MacBook, Lenovo, Asus, Sony, etc. The charger comes with 6 USB + 18W QC3.0 + Type C port. This means you can charge almost every device be it a laptop, smartphone, tablet, camera, mp3 player, etc using this one single charger. Moreover, you can charge 8 devices simultaneously using an Asometech charger.
The charger comes with a smart LED digital display that shows you real-time charging status and the Qualcomm QC3.0 port enables quick and fast charging for your smartphone. The charger comes with multiple safety features like protection from Over Temperature, Over-Discharge, Short Circuit, Reverse Current, Over Voltage, etc.
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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 went on sale just a month ago. However, Samsung has already discounted the Chromebook on its website and Best Buy.
The Galaxy Chromebook 2 is available at a starting price of $449. This means it gets a $100 discount from the launch price of $549.99. You can look at the discounted prices of both the variants below:
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
4GB + 64GB(Intel Celeron 5205U) – $449
6GB + 128GB(Intel Core i3-10110U) – $599
This price is reflecting both on Samsung’s official website and e-commerce retailer Best Buy. We aren’t sure how long the deal would last so we suggest you grab it quickly. Anyway, it is a really good deal and a bit surprising considering it’s just been a month since its release.
Apart from this flat discount, you also get other offers like Trade-in benefits as well. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 comes in two colors- Fiesta Red and Mercury Gray.
The 2021 edition features a 13.3-inch Full HD QLED touchscreen display. This display has a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Under the hood, the Galaxy Chromebook 2 is powered by two versions of CPUs each one for a variant.
The entry-level version is powered by the 10th-Gen Intel Celeron 5205U and the Core i3-10110U chipset is on the higher-priced version as mentioned above.
Other features include 2xUSB Type-C ports, 1×3.5mm audio/mic jack, microSD card reader, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth. Other features include a 45.5WHr battery, Backlit Keyboard, ChromeOS with all the Google Goodies pre-loaded, USI Pen support(Pen sold separately).
There is an awesome deal on POCO F3 from the official POCO store at AliExpress. The store is giving out $50 off via coupon code: POCO50 only till 8 April 2021.
POCO F3 is the latest flagship from POCO, tailor-made for those who search for the best performance at the least price. The smartphone features a 6.67” E4 AMOLED display, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The elegantly designed smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Octacore processor and comes in two storage variants viz: 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. By fine-tuning the touch algorithm POCO has achieved a 360Hz touch sampling rate and a high refresh rate of 120Hz. This means you get an extremely smooth and responsive screen perfect for your gameplay or browsing. Moreover, the LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus ensures that your phone doesn’t get overheated making it perfect for pro gamers and heavy users.
The smartphone is fueled by a 4520mAh battery with a 33W fast charging support which charges your smartphone to 100% in just 52 minutes and gives you 10 hours of non-stop gameplay, 14 hours of video, and 149 hours of music.
On the occasion of the POCO F3 world premiere, the POCO store is giving a $50 discount coupon for POCO F3 via Coupon Code: POCO50. This means now you can get POCO F3 for as low as $349 at AliExpress.
Also, the first 1500 buyers will get free Xiaomi Earbuds 2. Moreover, the official POCO store is giving a free screen replacement service within 6 months: One free screen repair refers to the replacement of a cracked screen within the first 6 months. However regional availability may vary. For terms and conditions, please visit the POCO website.
Also, check out these awesome deals on Xiaomi Mi11 Lite and Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2 Pro+.
Please note that all the above coupon codes are only valid till 8 April 2021, 7 am UTC. So grab your discounted products asap before the coupons expire.
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