DJI to release car-related products on April 19 at the Shanghai Auto Show

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Apr 13, 2021

The automobile industry has in recent times seen new entrants especially with the shift towards autonomous and electric vehicles. Just recently, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi announced plans to commence the manufacture of electric vehicles (EVs). Another Chinese manufacturer, drone-maker DJI is finally making a move towards the automobile industry.

A post by DJI Automotive’s official WeChat account has revealed that the company will be releasing car-related products at the Shanghai Auto Show which will commence on April 19 and end on April 28. The announcement did not specify the product that we should expect from the renowned commercial drone-maker but can be taken as an official announcement of the brand’s entrance into the automobile industry.

Of course, DJI won’t likely build a complete car anytime soon but the company had earlier hinted of plans to focus on smart driving systems as well as software and hardware solutions to help automakers quickly build affordable smart cars.

DJI Automotive is said to be a brand of DJI’s intelligent driving business, which is committed to using space intelligent technology to empower travel, focusing on the R&D, production, and sales of intelligent driving systems and their core components. Earlier this year, job listings by the Chinese tech giant revealed it was hiring engineers with experience in related fields such as auto electronics, autonomous driving, in-car software, and the automobile industry.

Some persons familiar with the matter also disclosed that that drone maker was planning to sell driver-assist technology which includes LiDAR sensors, a crucial component of self-driving vehicles. At present, DJI has nearly 70% of the global commercial drone market, and the LiDAR technology used on drones also plays a key role in autonomous driving.

DJI has reportedly also got other solutions for autonomous driving functions. We’ll have to wait for the event to see what the company has in store.

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Honor Exec believes products are the best endorsement, no plans to bring in celebrities for promotion

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Sean

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Apr 13, 2021

With the launch of the Honor V40 series, the company saw the release of its first flagship product since its independence from Huawei. Since then, rumor has surfaced that the company might be roping in celebrities for endorsements, but that is apparently not being planned.

As per Jiang Hairong, CMO of the Chinese tech giant, the company’s product are the best form of endorsement and it has no plans of bringing in known individuals or popular celebrities to endorse its new products. In other words, the former Huawei sub brand has will be launching new smartphones under its own banner and promotions, without the aid of paid endorsements or promotion deals with any celebrities.

For those unaware, it is quite common within the smartphones industry to have a brand ambassador to promote the company’s new or upcoming launches. Similarly, celebrities and known icons are also brought in to promote launches of specific series or models in launch conferences and events as well. A good example of this being Robert Downey Jr, who has promoted OnePlus devices.

Thus, the statement from the senior official of the Chinese smartphone maker it clear that it has no similar plans for endorsement deals. Meaning, the rumors thus far were false, but that might change sometime in the future. So, stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates regarding this matter or any new and interesting product launches from the smartphone manufacturer.

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US Senator aims to ban all major tech mergers and acquisitions

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Sean

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Apr 13, 2021

US Senator Josh Hawley introduced a proposal earlier this week that would ban companies with a market value of more than 100 billion US Dollars for going forward with acquisitions or conduct mergers.

According to an AppleInsider report, Hawley is seeking to bar mergers and buyouts for America’s top performing or big companies. This includes major tech giants like Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, and Google. For those unaware, the Senator is a conservative who has been attacking Big Tech after major platforms were accused of “censoring” Republican voices. Thus, Hawley’s legislation has also been dubbed as the “Trust-Busting for the Twenty-First Century Act.”

The legislation in question will also supplement existing antitrust laws with higher penalties and a lower threshold for prosecution. An example being, companies facing prosecution under federal law would be for “the protection of competition,” rather than just “consumer harm.” This would imply that the firms that lose antitrust lawsuits would be required to “forfeit all their profits resulting from monopolistic conduct” under the new regulation.

Furthermore, the Federal Trade Commission or FTC would also receive a new power to regulate “dominant digital firms.” The Senator stated that “This country and this government shouldn’t be run by a few mega-corporations.” He further added that the Republican Party “has got to become the party of trust-busting once again. You know, that’s a part of our history.” Similar to Big Tech, Hawley is also taking steps against major pharmaceuticals based firms that are dominating the medical market.

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Samsung India announces Galaxy Tab A7 64GB variant & Student Offers on 4 Galaxy Tablets

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 13, 2021

Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A7 in India in late September 2020. The tablet was introduced in both WiFi-only and LTE variants. But unfortunately, the company only debuted the 32GB version. Now, months after its release, the South Korean tech giant is finally bringing the 64GB variant to the country. Additionally, it has also announced ‘Back to School’ offers on Galaxy tablets for students

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 64GB India Launch

Samsung announced the arrival of the Galaxy Tab A7 64GB variant to India in a press release. This version of the tablet will go on sale on Samsung online store, Amazon India, and Flipkart from April 19.

Interestingly, the company did not reveal the price of this version. Also, it did not clarify whether the 64GB variant will be available in both WiFi-only and 4G editions. Anyway, we expect to learn about it before it goes on sale next week.

For those unaware, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 features a 10.4-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA+), Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, 3GB RAM, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GALILEO), USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and MicroSD card slot.

Other features include an 8MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, One UI 2.5 based on Android 10, 7,040mAh battery, and 15W fast charging.

Samsung India Back to School Offers on Galaxy Tablets

The student offers are applicable to the following Samsung tablets sold in India.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
- Flat ₹10,000 on Keyboard Cover | Effective Price: ₹7,999
- ₹10,000 Cashback on HDFC Bank Debit and Credit Cards
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
- Flat ₹10,000 on Keyboard Cover | Effective Price: ₹5,999
- ₹9,000 Cashback on HDFC Bank Debit and Credit Cards
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy Buds+ at ₹1,999
- ₹3,000 Cashback on HDFC Bank Debit and Credit Cards
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7
- Book Cover at ₹999
- ₹2,000 Cashback on HDFC Bank Debit and Credit Cards

The above-listed offers can be availed from the Samsung Student Advantage page.

Redmi’s first gaming phone with Dimensity 1200 is launching by April end

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 13, 2021

Earlier this year, MediaTek announced the 6nm Dimensity 1200 chipset for upcoming high-end smartphones. Realme and Redmi were one of the first brands to confirm that they will be launching D1200 powered handsets. Realme launched the Realme GT Neo with the new Dimensity chip by the end of last month. However, Redmi only confirmed that its D1200 powered device will be a gaming smartphone. Today, Redmi officially confirmed that it will be launching its first gaming smartphone by the end of this month.

Redmi confirmed that its first gaming phone will carry an affordable. Apart from having flagship specs, it will offer users hardcore gaming capabilities. While the chipset of the smartphone is already confirmed, the company is yet to reveal its other specifications. Also, it is yet to confirm the official marking name of the phone.

Recently, a tipster revealed that the model number of the Redmi gaming phone is M2104K10C, and its codename is Ares. The handset is speculated to feature a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel primary camera. It will be the first phone from the brand to offer MIUI 12.5 out-of-the-box experience, and it is also expected to support 65W rapid charging.

The Indian variant of the smartphone that has a model number of M2104K1C has been spotted with POCO branding at the IMEI database of the country. Hence, it is being speculated that it may debut as the much-awaited F-series smartphone in India.

In related news, Redmi is also working on another smartphone with an M2103K19C model number. This device is expected to offer users a 6.5-inch IPS LCD 90Hz display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support, a 48-megapixel main camera, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. While the identity of this phone is under wraps, it is expected to arrive as a POCO branded device in India.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021 Ryzen Edition teaser reveals some key details

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Jeet

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Apr 13, 2021

Lenovo has launched the Xiaoxin lineup of laptops in China and now the company is gearing up to announce a new laptop in the market — Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus Ryzen Edition, which as the name indicates, will be powered by the AMD processor.

The teaser poster shared by the company reveals that the laptop will feature a display offering a 16:10 aspect ratio and 2.2K screen resolution along with support for 100% sRGB color gamut.

It also appears that the device has two USB-A ports and an SD card slot on the right side of the fuselage. From the image, it appears that the device will have a thin and light metal body, giving it a premium look.

While the company has not yet revealed the chipset powering the laptop, it is likely to come packed with an AMD Ryzen R7 5800U processor and NVIDIA MX 450 graphics processor for better performance.

The Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus Ryzen Edition is a part of the Air lineup from Lenovo, which is positioned lower than the Pro lineup. Along with the Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus Ryzen Edition, the company is also expected to launch Xiaoxin Air 15 Ryzen Edition, and Xiaoxin Pro 16 by the end of this month.

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New Realme Q series devices to arrive with a balance of performance and price: Exec

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Sean

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Apr 13, 2021

Realme has been active with its launch cycles in 2021, which also had the introduction of its flagship Realme GT. Now, a company executive has revealed that the upcoming new devices within the Q series will arrive with a balance between performance and price.

According to Wang Wei, vice president of the Chinese tech giant and president of the global product line, the company’s premium grade handset has seen success with its customers. It offers top notch specs and features and offers great performance, albeit at a higher price than its usual mid range handsets. But, the company is also planning on launching new Q series of smartphones, which would not be as powerful as the GT, but would still offer a “balance of performance and price.”

The senior official further added that the smartphone maker is hoping to satisfy everyone’s expectation through the launch combination of both the GT and Q product lineup. THe former would target the higher end premium segments while the latter can range from more budget friendly to even mid range segments. Wang Wei also said that only the GT series of devices will arrive with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series processors for now.

Furthermore, he did state that there will also be a handset launching with a Snapdragon 870 processor, which might be something to look forward to considering that particular chipset has been recently spotted in certain relatively affordable flagship smartphones. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Intel promises to help automakers, as Biden seeks to ease chip shortage

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Sean

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Apr 13, 2021

US President Joe President recently met with executives from various companies earlier this week to address the global chip shortage that has affected the automobile manufacturers. This has even led to Intel announcing its plans to help automakers as well.

According to a Reuters report, the chip making giant has announced it plans to manufacture chips at its factories for car plants in the next six to nine months. In the White House summit, Biden stated that he had bipartisan support for legislation to fund the semiconductor industry. Furthermore, he had previously announced plans to invest 50 billion US Dollars into the semiconductor manufacturing and research as a part of the his efforts to rebuild US manufacturing under a 2 trillion US Dollar pan.

For those unaware, the world is suffering from a major shortage at the moment, with the automobile industry being one of the market affected by this issue. Car makers even had to compete with the consumer electronics industry for the supply of chips, since the latter has seen a surge in demand due to people spending more time at home. Biden and his advisers are treating the semiconductor shortage as a “top and immediate priority.”

Pat Gelsinger, Chief Executive of Intel, had also attended the meeting virtually and told Reuters that the firm is planning to start producing chips at its factories within six to nine months to address the shortage. He said that “We’re hoping that some of these things can be alleviated, not requiring a three- or four-year factory build, but maybe six months of new products being certified on some of our existing processes. We’ve begun those engagements already with some of the key components suppliers.”

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[Update – Launch on April 26] iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend to be available through Amazon India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 13, 2021

Update: The iQOO 7 series will debuton April 26. Here is the official tweet that confirms the launch date.

Mark your calendar to witness the unleashing of most powerful Monsters ever!

Exited to know more? Join us on 26.04.2021 for the launch of iQOO 7 Series.

Notify me: https://t.co/GlGBG4ZZC8 #iQOO #MonsterInside #iQOO7Series #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/N90hchAHnM

— iQOO India (@IqooInd) April 13, 2021

Original story continues…

iQOO is yet to confirm the launch date of the iQOO 7 series for India. Currently, it is busy teasing the features of the iQOO 7 Legend. iQOO India has now officially confirmed that the series includes two models namely, iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend. The microsite for the iQOO 7 series is now live on Amazon India through which some of the key features and specs have been confirmed.

The official posters at the iQOO 7 series landing page on Amazon India reveals that the iQOO 7 Legend will be sporting a punch-hole display. The company has teamed up with BMW M Motorsport for the design of the iQOO 7 Legend. The handset sports a white rear with red, black, and blue strips of the BMW brand.

The display of the iQOO 7 Legend supports a 120Hz refresh rate, a touch sampling rate of 300Hz, a 1000Hz instant touch sampling rate, 1300nits, HDR10+, and a contrast ratio of 6,000,000.

The iQOO 7 Legend is powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. The company claims that it has scored 830K+ points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform. The company is yet to confirm the battery capacity of the smartphone. It has revealed that the phone can fully charge in 22 minutes. The company claims that it has a 4096m2 vapor chamber, which is one of the largest vapor chambers found in the smartphone world. For photography, it will feature an OIS-assisted 48-megapixel triple camera setup.

Nothing is known yet about the standard iQOO 7 smartphone. The company is said to be working on an iQOO phone with Snapdragon 870 chip for India. This phone is available in China as the iQOO Neo5. It remains to be seen whether this phone will get rebadged as the standard iQOO 7 in India. The series is set to debut by the end of April.

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Sony is looking to develop mobile versions of its popular PlayStation game franchises

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 13, 2021

Authoritative video games website Eurogamer has discovered that game console manufacturer Sony is hiring an executive at the PlayStation Studios that would drive the development of some of its popular PlayStation game franchises into mobile games with the same quality and appeal as the original game. The new head of the mobile team is likely to have a three to five-year mandate to develop and transform some of the highly successful PlayStation games into mobile applications with commercial viability and widespread acceptance.

Sony has previously made moves to provide mobile versions of its popular games on the PlayStation console to target a larger audience of gaming enthusiasts. However, it has not been a wholly successful project so far. The Xperia Play, a PlayStation phone that could have been a huge hit if it had come at this time, flopped commercially after its launch.

The economic outlook for future mobile PlayStation games franchises looks bright, as it is bound to reach a wider audience, and provide greater revenues for Sony through in-app game purchases. However, there are formidable hurdles in the execution of a mobile gaming strategy. The new mobile executive at Sony PlayStation Studios is to lead the charge to develop the application to adapt to a mobile application without losing the quality and appeal that would encourage gaming fans to explore the gaming experience via their smartphones.

Sony is a leading manufacturer of game consoles and has developed a few highly successful game franchises over the years. The current high-end Sony games console is the PlayStation 5, with many exciting and compelling features that provide an overall engaging gaming experience for users.

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ZTE Axon 30 Ultra flagship smartphone to come with 66W charger

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Jeet

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Apr 13, 2021

ZTE has confirmed that the company’s next-generation flagship smartphone — ZTE Axon 30 series will be officially launched next week. Ahead of the launch, the company has been teasing features of the upcoming device.

But now, the device has passed through China’s 3C certification process and it reveals that the smartphone will come with a 66W charger that carries model number A1160A-C. The charger supports 66W charging in both [email protected] and 11V@6A.

Further, the certification reveals that it will also support 15W, 18W, 36W, 45W, and 55W modes varying from 5V to 20V. This is one of the highest-rated wired fast charging solutions available but there’s no information available about wireless charging.

Recently, the company teased the Axon 30’s front design which revealed dual-curved edges and centered hole-punch cameras. The device is also confirmed to come with a 6.9-inch display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

On the back, there will be a quad-camera setup that will consist of three 64MP cameras: main camera, ultra-wide, and portrait. The fourth camera is an 8MP shooter behind a periscope zoom camera with 5X optical zoom.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, in line with most of the flagship devices launched this year so far. It packs up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The ZTE Axon 30 series will be officially launched on 15th April in China. As for the pricing, the device is expected to cost more than $1,200 but to know for sure, we will have to wait for a few more days for the launch event.

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Apple has reportedly got a new TV Stick and Amazon Echo-like speaker in the works

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 13, 2021

Apple currently trails Amazon and Google in the connected home market but the Cupertino-based company is apparently making efforts to change the narrative. A recent report by Bloomberg indicates that Apple is developing two smart home devices with loads of features that could outclass its present lineup of smart home gadgets.

The report says that a new Apple TV accessory with a mixture of features of Apple TV and a HomePod is under development by the US tech giant. The accessory comes with a built-in speaker and camera for video calls. The smart speaker bears a close semblance with Amazon’s Echo Show and Google’s Nest Hub in terms of its basic functionality. Although the product is in early-stage development, the report lists gaming, video streaming, music playback, video calling, and Siri voice assistant capabilities among the device’s features.

The in-development Apple smart display with Siri Voice Assistant support will combine the features of an Apple iPod and HomePod to produce a smart home device with video chat functionality and rumor of a robotic arm for moving the display and tracking users. The new smart display device would not need to be connected to the Apple TV, as its in-built display will serve as the interface for the video chat and other features that would be available on the device.

The two smart home devices have a much broader functionality than the current Apple home lineup and could be targeted at retaining an ebbing customer base. There is no indication yet on the possible date of release of the two models, and Apple is yet to provide a definitive statement on the rumored development of the smart home gadgets.

Apple will also provide the long-awaited update for the Apple TV that could offer some critical fixes to the device, including improving the display refresh rate to 120Hz. The rumored update would be the first since 2017.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite appears on TENAA certification revealing its design

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Jeet

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Apr 13, 2021

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is one of the best-selling Android tablets available in the market when it comes to the mid-range category and now the company seems to be focusing on the budget segment with the launch of a ‘Lite’ variant of the same.

Recently, it was claimed that the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet will be launched in the month of June. Ahead of the launch, the device has now passed through the TENAA certification process, revealing some details about the device.

Based on the images surfaced online through the TENAA listing, the device features the same design as the Galaxy Tab A7. It is similar to the render of the tablet recently shared by Evan Blass on Twitter.

Earlier, it was revealed that the tablet will have an 8.4-inch LCD panel. The leak also adds that the device could be powered by the MediaTek Helio P22T chipset, coupled with 3 GB of RAM. It will come packed with a 5,100mAh battery and run the Android 11 operating system. There are also cameras on the front and back, without LED flash.

The device has also bagged FCC certification and it was approved by the Bluetooth SIG body last month. The FCC appearance did not reveal any information, but its Bluetooth listing only revealed that it carries support for Bluetooth 5.0.

A report also claims that the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite could be launched along with the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite which is expected to come in three variants — Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, and 5G. It is expected to come with multiple color options — Black, Silver, Pink, and Green.

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Nokia X10 vs Nokia X20: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 12, 2021

HMD Global renewed its whole lineup of smartphones and decided to go for three series of phones: the C series with the most affordable ones, the G series which is the intermediate one, and the X series which is the most advanced series. Despite being the most expensive lineup, the X series is still composed of affordable phones. The newly-announced handsets are Nokia X10 and X20. If you are wondering what are the differences between their specifications, you are in the right place. Here is a specs comparison between Nokia X10 and X20 which will highlight their pros and cons.

Nokia X10 vs Nokia X20

	Nokia X10	Nokia X20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	168.9 x 79.7 x 9.1 mm, 210 g	168.9 x 79.7 x 9.1 mm, 220 grams
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (HD+), IPS LCD	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD Slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11	Android 11
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 48 + 5 + 2 + 2 MP 8 MP front camera	Quad 64 + 5 + 2 + 2 MP 32 MP front camera
BATTERY	4470 mAh, fast charging 18W	4470 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant, 5G	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant, 5G

Design

The Nokia X10 and the Nokia X20 have the same design. It consists of a punch-hole display with a hole placed in the middle and a rear side made of polycarbonate with a circular camera module and a LED flash on the left. The two models differ in the color variants: the Nokia X10 is available in Forest and Snow hues, while the Nokia X20 was launched in two different color variants: Midnight Sun and Nordic Blue. Nokia X10 and Nokia X20 come with a side-mounted fingerprint reader doubling as a power key placed on the right side. Both the phones are pretty heavy and thick (they weigh more than 200 grams) because they pack big batteries.

Display

Not only the same design: the Nokia X10 and the Nokia X20 also come with the same display. It is an IPS LCD panel with a 450 nit typical brightness, a diagonal of 6.67 inches, and a Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2400 pixels. It is not a wonderful display, but it is acceptable for everyone due to its good level of definition. We are talking about IPS panels, so you do not get an amazing color reproduction, but at least they are both more than sufficient panels.

Specs & Software

Nokia X10 and Nokia X20 are powered by the Snapdragon 480 mobile platform supporting 5G connectivity. The processor is the same, but the memory configurations are different. With the Nokia X10, you get three memory configurations: 6/64 GB, 4/128 GB, and 6/128 GB. The Nokia X20 comes in a configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage and a higher-end one with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The phones run Android 11

Camera

The most important differences between the Nokia X10 and the Nokia X20 are in the camera department. We are specifically talking about the main sensor of the quad camera placed on the rear side. The Nokia X10 has an inferior 48 MP camera, while the Nokia X20 has a definitely better 64 MP sensor. The phones offer a pretty nice photo quality if compared to the price tag, not only for the sensors but especially because of the Carl Zeiss optics. The front cameras are different too: the Nokia X10 has a below-average 8 MP selfie snapper, while the Nokia X20 comes with an amazing 32 MP selfie camera.

Read More: Nokia G10, G20 budget smartphones unveiled with HD+ display, 5,050mAh battery, & more

Battery

While the camera departments are different, the batteries of these devices are the same. We are talking about a battery with a capacity of 4470 mAh supporting 18W fast charging. The battery life is great, they are not among the best battery phones but they last more than one day with moderate usage.

Price

Nokia X10 has a starting price tag of €310/$370 for the base variant with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, while Nokia X20 starts from €350/$417 for the configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. If we only consider the specifications, the price tags are a bit high. But you should not consider only that: the strongest point of these phones is the software support. Nokia X10 and X20 will get three years of major Android updates, three years of security updates, and even three years of warranty. Unlike other midrange phones, these devices will get software support comparable to the most expensive flagships released by brands like Google and Samsung. Obviously, the Nokia X20 wins the comparison thanks to its better cameras, but if you do not mind having the best camera quality, you will get exactly the same user experience with the Nokia X10 and you will save money at the same time.

Nokia X10 vs Nokia X20: PRO and CONS

Nokia X10

PRO

More affordable
Same display as the X20
Same battery as the X20
Same chipset as the X20
NFC

CONS

Inferior cameras

Nokia X20

PRO

Better rear camera
Better front camera
Higher-end memory configurations
NFC

CONS

Higher price

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Deal: Get Yeelight GU10 Smart LED Bulb for $13.99 (Original Price $20)

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Apr 12, 2021

Yeelight GU10 Smart LED Bulb which generally retails for $20 is now available at Banggood for $13.99 only.

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The smart bulb features advanced functions like Game sync, Music Sync, Voice control, etc, and can be used to illuminate every nook and corner of your home simultaneously thanks to its group control function.

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Microsoft’s latest acquisition is Nuance, the makers of Swype keyboard

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 12, 2021

Microsoft is splurging on acquisitions these days. After completing its acquisition of Zenimax last month for $7.6 billion, the tech giant has announced today that it will be buying Nuance, the company behind the now discontinued keyboard app, Swype, for $16 billion.

According to a press release, Microsoft revealed it has entered into an agreement to purchase Nuance Communications Inc. for $56 per share, a 23% premium over the company’s closing price on Friday. The total deal is valued at $19.7 billion and includes Nuance’s net debt.

Microsoft is acquiring the company which is a leader in cloud and AI software with decades of experience in healthcare and enterprise AI. The press statement says that Nuance’s CEO, Mark Benjamin, will retain his position but will report to Scott Guthrie, who is the Vice President of Cloud & AI at Microsoft.

Nuance’s products include Dragon Ambient eXperience, Dragon Medical One, and PowerScribe One for radiology reporting. All are said to be clinical speech recognition SaaS offerings that are built on Microsoft Azure. The company’s products are said to be used by more than 55% of physicians and 75% of radiologists in the United States and in 77% of hospitals in the country.

The acquisition has been reported to double Microsoft’s Total Addressable Market (TAM) in healthcare, bringing it to almost $500 billion.

Microsoft will also use Nuance’s solutions for Interactive Voice Response (IVR), virtual assistants, and digital and biometric solutions to provide next-gen customer engagement and security solutions.

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Avail flat 50% OFF on Origem HS-3Pro Bluetooth Headphones

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Apr 12, 2021

Origem HS-3 Pro headphone offering powerful bass and excellent audio experience is available on Amazon at flat 50% OFF using a coupon code. So, if you’re out there looking for a headphone then you ought to check this out.

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Amazon listing shows a $49.59 selling price on which you can avail an extra 50% OFF using the coupon code: XRP9JZ6E. Hence, you can grab the headphone for $24.8. The coupon code is valid from March 30 to April 30, so don’t forget to redeem it before the expiry.

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Coming to the features and specs of the Origem HS-3Pro. It outputs High-Definition Sound and comes with a Mic-based Noise-Cancelling feature. Powered by the APTXHD lossless decoding technology, the Bluetooth headphone promises to deliver crystal clear audio and rich deep bass – or in other words infinitely close to lossless sound quality.

The headphone also comes with Qualcomm CVC8.0 noise reduction technology. Other features worth bragging about are its long battery life and Quick Charging capability. With the support of Qualcomm’s latest low-power chips and fast charging technology, it’s rated to give up to 9 hours of non-stop music playback time.

You can pick the headphone either in black or red colour with the price being the same for both variants – $24.8 with the coupon code applied. So, go get the headphone using the link given earlier.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold exclusive gift box bundles an Armani perfume & Mi Band 6 NFC

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 12, 2021

Xiaomi recently took the industry by storm with the launch of its first foldable screen smartphone dubbed Mi MIX Fold. The premium foldable phone marks the launch of a new MIX series phone after a two-year hiatus since the last Mi MIX 3 was released. To commemorate the launch, Xiaomi has unveiled a limited edition Mi MIX Fold exclusive gift box.

The Mi MIX Fold exclusive gift box is made up of the Mi MIX Fold ceramic version, a Mi Band 5 NFC Edition, and an Armani Men’s perfume. The gift box will need to be purchased through a lottery as there are only 100 units of the edition available. It carries a retail price of 12,999 yuan (~$1,984 USD). The price is the same as that of the regular Ceramic Edition of the Mix Fold.

As stated, there are only 100 sets of this model available but already, as of press time, 9167 people have participated in the activity. The result of the lottery will be announced at 10:00 am on April 16.

The Mi MIX Fold Ceramic Edition features 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. Like the regular model, it packs a 6.52-inch AMOLED cover display with a resolution of 2520 x 840 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It has a 27:9 aspect ratio, a maximum brightness of 900 nits, and HDR10+. The main foldable display is an 8.01-inch WQHD+ OLED panel with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

The gift box equally utilizes a unique design. The pattern of the cover of the gift box is composed of multiple arc lines made up of two colors of black and gold, giving it a premium look.

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Huawei Band 6 is Now Available at Giztop for $59.99

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Apr 12, 2021

Huawei Band 6 is now available at Giztop for all Global customers. This latest edition of the Huawei Smart band can be bought for $59.99 at Giztop.

WHERE TO BUY

Huawei Band 6 at $59.99 @Giztop

The smart band comes with a 1.47-inch rectangular AMOLED display and multiple watch faces via the Watch Face Store app. With a 14-day battery life on a full charge and 10-day life on heavy usage, the band is powerful enough for your daily needs.

Huawei Band 6 comes with a variety of health management functions like All-Day SpO2 Monitor, sleep and stress monitor, heart-rate monitor, etc, and features 96 sports mode and a special menstrual cycle tracking for women.

Available in Orange, Black, Pink, and Green colors the watch comes in two different variants viz: Standard and NFC. The 5ATM waterproof smart band is available at Giztop for as low as $59.99. So place your orders asap while the stock lasts.

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

[Update] realme to invest $300 million and setup 7 R&D centers across the globe to boost 5G rollout

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Balaji S

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Apr 12, 2021

Update April 14

There was a mistake regarding the investment amount in the PR sent to us. realme is investing $300 million in the 5G development. The changes have been made accordingly.

Original story as follows…

realme has been on a mission to bring the 5G to users around the globe. It is gearing up to launch the 5G version of the realme 8 series soon and has even launched flagships like realme X7 Pro in markets of SEA, India, and other global markets. To accelerate the company’s vision to democratize 5G, it is investing more and setting up new R&D centers.

In a press release, the company’s CEO Sky Li says that the company is a “popularizer
of 5G” in the global arena. realme has always voiced towards the expansion of 5G and in the latest efforts, it ramping up the scale to a greater extent.

The company’s area of focus seems to be in high-performance and affordable 5G products that will cover 70% of its global portfolio in two years. As mentioned above, it is targeting younger generation users in countries like India, Southeast Asia, and Europe.

In the future, it is also planning to set up 10 5G pop-up stores with experience zones exclusively for young people(Gen Z users) to experience first-hand 5G technology in cloud gaming and ultra HD live broadcasts with AR.

realme started its 5G journey with the launch of realme X50 5G back in January 2020. Following this, it has launched several products at aggressive prices and the latest Narzo 30 Pro 5G is an example of it. To make the 5G rollout easier, the company is now investing $300 million ~~$30 million~~ and setting up 7 R&D centers across the globe.

Specifically, it says that it will allocate nearly 90% of the R&D resources for the development of 5G technology, products, and application scenarios. This year, i.e, 2021, it is setting up pilot testing plants in 10-15 markets.

Apart from the roster mentioned above, realme says it also contributes to the construction of 5G networks by working with industry partners, such as major telecoms operators, Internet providers, and application developers to explore new high-end 5G technologies.

Not just that, realme is also aware of the AIoT market and is taking the “smartphone and AIoT” dual approach to catalyze the process. It has already committed to launching more than 100 AIoT products in 2021.

realme was the fastest-growing smartphone brand to hit 50 million shipments last year and the push for 5G will only aid the company further this year. Nevertheless, we wish the company good luck in keeping up the momentum going into 2021 and beyond.

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