Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, Mi 11 Lite 4G/5G phones emerge in leaked render before launch

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Mar 29, 2021

Xiaomi will be holding a global launch event today at 7:30 PM (GMT+8) to announce the new Mi 11 series of smartphones. Ahead of the launch, reputed tipster Evan Blass shared a render to reveal the Mi 11 phones that will go official today.

In the image, the Xiaomi Mi 11i and already unveiled Xiaomi Mi 11 5G can be seen towards the left. At the center is the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11 Lite 4G and Mi 11 Lite 5G are placed on the right.

Reports have claimed the Xiaomi Mi 11i could be a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 Pro+. The Mi 11 debuted in December 2020 as the world’s first Snapdragon 888 SoC-powered handset in China. It is already available in global markets.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is expected to arrive as the most powerful flagship phone from the brand. It will be the company’s first IP68 rated smartphone. Past reports have claimed that the Mi 11 Ultra will offer specs like a 6.81-inch S-AMOLED curved edge QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 20-megapixel selfie camera, Harman Kardon dual speakers, an in-screen fingerprint reader, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, 67W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse charging.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra camera — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

The major attraction of the phone will be its triple camera system, which includes a Samsung GN2 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto snapper. The camera module also features a secondary screen for capturing selfies through rear cameras. It can also display notifications.

The Mi 11 Lite is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate support, Snapdragon 732G chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, a 20-megapixel front camera, a 64-megapixel triple camera system, and a 4,520mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

The Mi 11 Lite 5G is expected to arrive as the first phone fueled by the all-new Snapdragon 780G chipset. In China, this may go official with Mi 11 Youth Edition moniker. The company may also announce the Mi 11 Pro phone today. Probably, this phone may debut as a China-exclusive smartphone.

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Best Smartwatches & Smart Bands Deals on AliExpress Anniversary Sale 2021

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Mar 29, 2021

AliExpress Anniversary Sale 2021 is going live in the next few hours. One of the biggest online sales of 2021, here you can find smartphones and other gadgets at never-before-seen prices. The 11th Anniversary Sale starts on 29 March 2021 and ends on 2 April 2021. To help our readers navigate through the thousands of available products and choose the best and most interesting deals we have curated and created a list of the best products in different categories.

So check out the list below to get the best products at a discounted price.

SMARTWATCHES / BANDS

Amazfit GTR 2

Current price $223.72 – Sale Price $219.99

BUY AMAZFIT GTR 2

KEY FEATURES

Variant: Aluminum Alloy – Obsidian Black color

3D curved bezel-less design

1.39” HD AMOLED display

Health and Fitness Tracking – Heart Rate monitor, Sleep / Stress tracking, PAI Health score

5ATM water-resistant for swimmers

12 sports mode

Music Storage and Playback

Extended 14-day battery life

BlueTooth Call function

Amazfit GTS 2

Current price $223.72 – Sale Price $219.99

BUY AMAZFIT GTS 2

KEY FEATURES

Variant: Midnight Black, Urban Grey, Desert Gold

3D curved bezel-less design

1.65” AMOLED display

Health and Fitness Tracking – Bio Tracker by Huami technology, Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep / Stress tracking, PAI Health score

5ATM water-resistant for swimmers

12 sports mode

Music Storage and Playback

7-day battery life

BlueTooth Call function

Amazfit Stratos

Current price $99.99 – Sale Price $86

BUY AMAZFIT STRATOS

KEY FEATURES

Variant: Black color

Ceramic Bezel

1.34” Reflective screen

Health and Fitness Tracking – VO2Max, Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep / Stress tracking,

5ATM water-resistant for swimmers

10 Sports Mode

5-day battery life

Xiaomi Mi Band 4C

Current price $18.34 – Sale Price $14.99

BUY XIAOMI MI BAND 4C

KEY FEATURES

Variant: Black color

1.08” Color display

Health and Fitness Tracking – Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep tracking, Sedentary Reminder

5ATM water-resistant for swimmers

5 Sports Mode

14-day battery life

Amazfit T-Rex

Current price $119.99 – Sale Price $117.99

BUY AMAZFIT T-REX

KEY FEATURES

Variant: Rock Black

1.3” AMOLED display

12 Military Certifications

Health and Fitness Tracking – Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep tracking

5ATM water-resistant for swimmers

14 Sports Mode

20-day battery life

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 – Global / China Version

Current price $33.10 – 35.85 – Sale Price $32.47 – 35.16

BUY XIAOMI MI BAND 5

KEY FEATURES

Variant: China / Global Version

1.1” AMOLED display

Bluetooth 5.0

Health and Fitness Tracking – 24/7 Heart rate monitor, pedometer, distance, calorie counter, New Women Health function

5ATM water-resistant for swimmers

11 Sports Mode

14-day battery life

Huawei GT2 Pro

Current price $239.19 – Sale Price $229.99

BUY HUAWEI GT2 PRO

KEY FEATURES

Variant: Black

1.39” AMOLED display

Luxurious Design – Sapphire Glass, Titanium Body, Ceramic Case

Wireless Charging + Reverse Charging

SpO2 Detection, 24 hour Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep tracking, Stress Monitor

100 Workout Mode

14-day battery life

Please note that the abovementioned prices are for the base variants. The final price may vary depending upon the variant and shipping warehouse.

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Tianma announces new CFOT foldable display, thin and power efficient

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Mar 29, 2021

In recent times, various display makers have launched their own iteration of a foldable display and have been developing the new breed of screen technology. And now, Tianma Microelectronics has announced a new CFOT foldable display, which arrives with various improvements like lowered power consumption.

The Chinese display manufacturer officially announced the new folding screen, which will be commercially available in the near future. It is the new CFOT foldable display that features certain improvements over other alternatives from competing brands. As per the official announcement, the new folding screen consumes significantly less power while the thickness of the display is also reduced as well. Notably, the display has a size of 8.3 inches.

This display would be aimed at foldable handsets from smartphone vendors. Furthermore, the display maker also announced that it seeks to develop and invest a lot of resources into the field of small and medium sized screens along with newer display technologies as well. This development would be further backed by the establishment of an innovation center, which will focus on research and development of advanced technologies.

These advances technologies include foldable displays, HTD, CFOT, MLP, and under display camera technology. Additionally, Tianma Microelectronics also aims to focus on the research and development of OLED panels through its independent R&D test line platform. The center would also be used for the development of new and upcoming technologies like MicroLED and other sensor technology as well.

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Best Smartphone Accessories on AliExpress Anniversary Sale 2021

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Mar 29, 2021

AliExpress Anniversary Sale 2021 is going live in the next few hours. One of the biggest online sales of 2021, here you can find smartphones and other gadgets at never-before-seen prices. The 11th Anniversary Sale starts on 29 March 2021 and ends on 2 April 2021. To help our readers navigate through the thousands of available products and choose the best and most interesting deals we have curated and created a list of the best products in different categories.

So check out the list below to get the best products at a discounted price.

SMARTPHONE ACCESSORIES

CamShield Pro Case for Xiaomi Mi 11

Current price $10.99 – Sale Price $8.52

BUY CAMSHIELD PRO SMARTPHONE CASE FOR Mi 11

KEY FEATURES

Slide Cover for Camera protection.

Accurate cutouts molded by original phone

Classic texture and delicate to touch

Colors: Balck / Blue

Baseus Back Stick Silicone Card Holder

Current price $3.99 – Sale Price $3.43

BUY BASEUS MOBILE PHONE CARD HOLDER

KEY FEATURES

Multifunctional Convenient Phone Card Holder.

Imported 3m Film, attached firmly to the back of your phone.

Material – Silica Gel – Food Grade and Non- Poisonous

Dirt, Fingerprint, and Sweat Resistant.

Compatible with any phone wider than 62mm and longer than 95mm

Colors: Dark Grey / Light Grey

Leather Flip Case for Smartphones – ( Redmi Note Series / Poco )

Current price $3.60 – 4.29 – Sale Price $3.48 – 4.14

BUY LEATHER FLIP CASE

KEY FEATURES

Compatiable with Xiaomi Redmi Note 7/ 8/ 9/ Pro / Max, Note 9S/ 9A/ 9C/ 9/, Poco X3 NFC/ Mi 10T Pro / Lite etc.

Luxury Retro PU Leather + Soft TPU Case

Dual Function: Case + Card Holder

Dirt-Resistant, Kickstand, Anti-Knock

Colors: Black / Red / Brown / Blue

14 Inch Pull Out 3D Mobile Screen Amplifier.

Current price $13.03 – Sale Price $12.17

BUY MOBILE SCREEN AMPLIFIER

KEY FEATURES

Material: ABS+Acrylic Fresnel lens

Function: Magnification, Eye protection, HD Zoom

Compatible with smartphones below 5.8”

Colors: Balck / White

1 Gen Active Touch Smart Pencil / Stylus for iPad / iPhone

Current price $12.70 – Sale Price $12.54

BUY SMART PENCIL / STYLUS

KEY FEATURES

1.5mm fine pencil tip – sensitive and accurate nib

Single Button Switch

High Precision touch pen

Compatible For All iOS / Android / Window Phone & Tablet

(Suitable for capacitors screen）

Battery – Single charge gives up to 10 hours of work time.

Auto Dormancy / Energy saving function

Colors : Red / White / Black

Baseus Universal Magnetic Mobile Holder / Car Mount

Current price $9.99 – Sale Price $9.28

BUY BASEUS MAGNETIC MOBILE CAR MOUNT

KEY FEATURES

Magnetic Phone Holder Stand for Cars

Universal compatibility

Materials: Four Strong Magnets + Aluminum Alloy + Non-Slip Silicone

Installation – Sticker Adhesive

360-degree rotation for vertical/horizontal use

Colors: Black

Asometech 40W 8 PORTS USB phone charging station

Current price $16.99 – Sale Price $15.68

BUY 40W USB PHONE CHARGING STATION

KEY FEATURES

8 Ports USB charging station

6 USB + 18W QC3.0 + Type C

Multiple Saftey Features: Over Temperature, Over-Discharge, Short Circuit, Reverse Current, Over Voltage, etc

Strong and drop resistant shell

Cable length : 80cm

LED Battery Indicator

Asometech 100W 8 PORTS USB phone charging station

Current price $28.90 – Sale Price $27.46

BUY 100W USB PHONE CHARGING STATION

KEY FEATURES

Wireless charging 10W

6 USB + QC3.0 + PD 18W-5

Multiple Saftey Features: Over Temperature, Over-Discharge, Short Circuit, Reverse Current, Over Voltage, etc

PD fast charging

Cable length: 1.2m

LED Digital display

Asometech 30W no PD3.0 / 40W with PD3.0 USB Wall / Travel Charger

Current price $13.79 – 18.16 – Sale Price $13.10 – 17.25

BUY 30W / 40W TRAVEL CHARGER

KEY FEATURES

Portable-Convenient for travel

2 USB ports +1 QC3.0 port + 1 Type C port

Multiple Saftey Features: Over Temperature, Short Circuit, Over Voltage, etc

Digital Display

Fire Proof PC Shell

Intelligent Shunt regulation protects the battery health

Quick charging

Selfie Ring Light with Tripod

Current price $37.90 – Sale Price $24.63

BUY RING LIGHT WITH TRIPOD

KEY FEATURES

26cm Ring Light + 50cm Tripod + Mobile Phone Holder

Nine gear brightness adjustment + adjustable luminosity

Three light modes: Warm, Soft, Cold

Universal adapter – USB

Please note that the abovementioned prices are for the base variants. The final price may vary depending upon the variant and shipping warehouse.

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The new Galaxy S20 FE variant will feature Snapdragon 865 but will be limited to 4G: Report

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 29, 2021

Earlier this month, a new Galaxy S20 FE variant was certified by WiFi Alliance. This smartphone was spotted on NBTC last week with 4G connectivity. Now, a few days later, a new report reveals the chipset present in this handset.

According to a report by SamMobile, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 FE model will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. But the device will lack 5G connectivity. It will be limited to 4G, as confirmed by NBTC last week.

This variant of the Galaxy S20 FE will come with model number SM-G780G. It will have the exact same specs as the original Galaxy S20 FE variants, which were unveiled in September 2020. It will also have an MST chip for Samsung Pay, which is not found inside the Galaxy S21 series.

That said, it is not known why Samsung is set to release a new variant of Galaxy S20 FE months after the smartphone’s debut. For those unaware, this phone’s successor (Galaxy S21 FE) is reported to be in the works and could go official in August.

In related news, Samsung will start selling the original Galaxy S20 FE 5G in India starting tomorrow (March 30). This phone is expected to cost under ₹50,000 in India.

Realme GT Neo with 12 GB RAM spotted at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 29, 2021

The Realme GT Neo is set to go official on March 31 in China. Ahead of the launch, the smartphone has paid a visit to the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The listing reveals that the smartphone will be available in a 12 GB RAM variant.

The Realme RMX3031 handset that has appeared on Geekbench today is the Realme GT Neo smartphone. The 6 GB RAM and 8 GB RAM variants of the handset were seen at Geekbench earlier this month. As can be seen in the screenshot below, the GT Neo may also arrive in a 12 GB RAM version.

As it is already known, the Realme GT Neo is powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset and it runs on Android 11 OS. The 12 GB RAM variant of the smartphone scored 975 in the single-core test and 3320 in the multi-core test of Geekbench.

Ahead of the launch, Realme is gradually revealing the key feature of the Realme GT Neo. Today, it confirmed that the smartphone will come equipped with dual stereo speakers coupled with Dolby Atmos support.

The company also confirmed that the device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and it weighs only 179 grams. The official images of the phone have revealed that it is equipped with a 64-megapixel triple camera system, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a USB-C port. The other details of the smartphone are yet to be confirmed.

Apart from the Realme GT Neo, the company will be also unleashing the Realme V13 5G on March 31 in China. Reports have revealed that the V13 5G will offer specs like a 6.52-inch IPS LCD 90Hz display, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 48-megapixel triple camera system, Dimensity 700 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Roborock T7S vacuum cleaner launched in China; now up for pre-sale at 2,499 yuan ($381)

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Jeet

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Mar 29, 2021

Robot vacuum cleaners are slowly and steadily finding a place in normal households across the globe and manufacturers are investing heavily and bringing new products every now and then to entice customers.

Roborock, a brand that is a part of the Xiaomi family and specializes in robotic vacuum cleaners, has now launched its new T7S lineup which includes three vacuum cleaners — T7S, T7S Plus, and T7S bundled with Automatic Dust Collection and Charging Dock.

The devices generate sound wave vibrations to wipe the floor and come with an omnidirectional floating rubber brush. The company says that it has a coffee stains removal efficiency of 91.419 percent with a single-use, thanks to the device’s support for 3,000 linear transverse acoustic vibrations per minute.

The ultrasonic sensor accurately recognizes the carpet and automatically stops the water supply so it doesn’t get wet while cleaning. Thanks to AI, it also suggests different types of modes for cleaning.

Roborock T7S is equipped with the RR Mason algorithm, which optimizes the zigzag algorithm, reduces repetition, and improves efficiency. The surround algorithm has also been improved and the route is smarter in a multi-table and chair-leg environment.

The battery capacity is 5200mAh which offers around 2.5 hours of battery life and can clean up to 250 square meters at a time. The devices are currently on pre-sale in China and will soon be available for purchase.

The Roborock T7S costs 2,999 yuan but the pre-sale price is 2,499 yuan. On the other hand, the T7S Plus is priced at 3,499 yuan but can be purchased for 2,799 yuan during the pre-sale period. The model which comes with a Dust Collector and Charging Stand can be purchased for 4,099 yuan instead of its regular price of 4,899 yuan.

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Best Smartphone Deals on AliExpress Anniversary Sale 2021

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Daily Deals

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Mar 29, 2021

AliExpress Anniversary Sale 2021 is going live in the next few hours. One of the biggest online sales of 2021, here you can find smartphones and other gadgets at never-before-seen prices. The 11th Anniversary Sale starts on 29 March 2021 and ends on 2 April 2021. To help our readers navigate through the thousands of available products and choose the best and most interesting deals we have curated and created a list of the best products in different categories.

So check out the list below to get the best products at a discounted price.

SMARTPHONE DEALS

Realme 8 Pro (Global Version):

Current price $419.88 – Sale Price $349.90

BUY REALME 8 PRO

KEY FEATURES :

Variant	6GB + 128GB , Black / Blue
Display	6.4″ AMOLED 2400 x 1080 FHD+
Processor	Snapdragon 720G (8nm) Gaming Octa-Core Processor
Rear Camera	Quad Camera – 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Selfie Camera	16MP
Battery	4500mAh, 50W SuperDart charging

Realme 7 (Global Version):

Current price $237.19 – Sale Price $226.24

BUY REALME 7

KEY FEATURES :

Variant	8GB + 12GB, Mist White / Mist Blue
Display	6.6” IPS-LCD, 1080 x 2400
Processor	MediaTek Helio G95 (12nm)
Rear Camera	Quad Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 2MP +2MP
Selfie Camera	16MP
Battery	5000mAh, 30W Fast Charging

Realme GT 5G:

Current price $536.48 – Sale Price $515.58

BUY REALME GT 5G

KEY FEATURES :

Variant	8GB +128GB, Blue / Silver
Display	6.43”Super AMOLED 2400 x 1080
Processor	Snapdragon 888 Octa Core
Rear Camera	64MP+8MP+2MP
Selfie Camera	16MP
Battery	4500mAh, 65W SuperDart charging

Asus ROG Phone 5 5G:

Current price $674.61 – Sale Price $658.35

BUY ASUS ROG PHONE 5

KEY FEATURES :

Variant	8GB +128GB, Black
Display	6.78” AMOLED 1080 x 2448
Processor	Snapdragon 888 (5 nm)
Rear Camera	64MP + 13MP + 5MP
Selfie Camera	24MP
Battery	6000mAh, 65W Fast charging + 10W Reverse charging

Cubot Note 20:

Current price $102.39 – Sale Price $95.99

BUY CUBOT NOTE 20

KEY FEATURES :

Variant	3GB + 64GB, Black / Green / Blue
Display	6.5” Waterdrop Screen 720 x 1560
Processor	Helio A20 (MT6761)
Rear Camera	Quad Camera – 12MP + 20MP + 2MP + 0.3MP
Selfie Camera	8MP
Battery	4200mAh

Black Shark 4:

Current price $453.86 – Sale Price $399

BUY BLACK SHARK 4

KEY FEATURES :

Variant	6GB + 128GB, Black
Display	6.67” Super AMOLED 1080 x 2400
Processor	Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Rear Camera	48MP + 8MP + 5MP
Selfie Camera	20MP
Battery	4500mAh 120W Fast Charging

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (Global Version):

Current price $178.19 – Sale Price $135

BUY XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 9

KEY FEATURES :

Variant	3GB + 64GB , Green , No NFC
Display	6.53 inches IPS LCD 1080 x 2340
Processor	MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Octa – Core
Rear Camera	Quad Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Selfie Camera	13 MP
Battery	5020mAh 18W Fast charging + 9W Reverse charging

OnePlus 8T (Global Version):

Current price $525.92 – Sale Price $509

BUY ONEPLUS 8T

KEY FEATURES :

Variant	8GB + 128GB , Lunar Silver , UK Charger
Display	6.55” Fluid AMOLED 1080 x 2400
Processor	Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) Octa-Core
Rear Camera	Quad Camera – 48MP + 16MP + 5MP + 2MP
Selfie Camera	16MP
Battery	4500mAh, 65W Fast charging

Please note that the abovementioned prices are for the base variants. The final price may vary depending upon the variant and shipping warehouse.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series sales top 1 million units in South Korea

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Jeet

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Mar 29, 2021

The world’s leading smartphone manufacturer, Samsung Electronics, has announced that the domestic sales of the company’s new flagship smartphone lineup — the Galaxy S21 series, has surpassed the 1 million units mark last week.

As per the claims by Samsung, the Galaxy S21 series, which was released on 29th January, has managed to achieve this milestone in 57 days of its launch. This is about one month faster than its predecessor.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra featured — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

While the pace of sales for the new lineup seems faster than its predecessor, it is still slower than the S10 series launched in the year 2019, which topped the 1 million mark for its units in just 47 days.

Samsung usually announces its new S-series flagship smartphones around mid-February every year but this time, the company launched the Samsung Galaxy S21 series in the month of January, that too with comparatively lower price tags.

In South Korea, the S21 was priced at 999,900 won (~$880), which is cheaper than the low-end S20 last year priced at 1.24 million won. This has also helped the company boost its sales numbers within this time frame.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 accounted for 52 percent of the total S21-series sales, followed by the Galaxy S21 Ultra with 27 percent and Galaxy S21 Plus with 21 percent. The lineup accounted for 20 percent of the company’s total sales in South Korea and 60 percent of them were purchased online.

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Razer’s smart mask dubbed Project Hazel will actually be mass produced, CEO reveals

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 29, 2021

Razer announced an N95 respirator at CES 2021 dubbed Project Hazel. The product was unveiled as a concept product but in a new twist, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan has disclosed in an interview with Yahoo Finance that “Project Hazel is going to be a reality”.

With the uncertainty surrounding the rollout of COVID 19 vaccines globally and the continued rise in the number of cases and mortality rates, the use of nose masks won’t stop any time soon and that is apparently why Project Hazel is being transformed from concept to reality.

The mask utilizes detachable and rechargeable ventilators that also serve as voice amplifiers as there are microphones embedded inside. The outside is made from waterproof and scratch-resistant recycled plastic with a glossy finish.

In Razer’s trademark manner, the nose mask is designed with RGB Chroma lighting which allows the two ventilators to glow, and even automatically shine light onto your mouth when it gets dark, so others can see you speaking. It equally comes with adjustable ear loops.

There is no word yet on when Razer will release the respirator or the price tag it will adopt. We expect the company to fast track the process as the product will still need to get approved and certified by the US Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or Occupational Safety and Health Administration as well as any relevant authority in the regions where the company plans to sell it.

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Meizu 18, 18 Pro goes global, here are the pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 29, 2021

At the beginning of this month, Meizu took off covers from the Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro smartphones in China. In the third week of this month, Meizu revealed that the Meizu 18 series will be available soon through AliExpress for global markets. Finally, the Meizu 18 and 18 Pro smartphones are now available for purchase through the retailer site.

Meizu 18

The Meizu 18’s AliExpress listing states that its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions are priced at $819, $869, and $899, respectively.

The Meizu 18 has a 6.2-inch S-AMOLED QHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform powers the device with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The handset has a 4,000mAh battery that supports 36W Super mCharge technology.

Meizu 18 Cross The Sea Featured — Meizu 18

The Meizu 18 has a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel primary lens, a 16-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.

Meizu 18 Pro

The Meizu 18 Pro variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are pried at $939, $1,019, and $1,099, respectively on AliExpress.

The Meizu 18 Pro features a 6.7-inch S-AMOLED QHD+ screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It is fueled by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a larger 4,500mAh battery. The 18 Pro supports 40W Super mCharge, 40W Super wireless mCharge, and 10W reverse charging.

Meizu 18 Pro The Vastness Of The Sky Featured — Meizu 18 Pro

There is a 44-megapixel camera on the front side of the Meizu 18 Pro. Its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 lens, a 32-megapixel Sony IMX616 superwide lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto snapper with 3x optical zoom, and a 3D ToF sensor.

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Realme V13 5G’s live images and key details leaked before March 31 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 29, 2021

The Realme GT Neo smartphone is all set to go official on March 31 in China. The company will be also announcing a new V-series smartphone called the Realme V13 5G alongside the Neo GT. A tipster from China has now shared the key specifications and live images of the V13 5G.

The official poster of the Realme V13 5G, which was rolled out last week revealed that it is a 5G phone featuring a 90Hz display and a 5,000mAh battery. It also confirmed that the device will offer up to 256 GB of storage.

The poster also revealed that it is equipped with a punch-hole display, a square-shaped camera module, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The phone will come in two colors like blue and black..

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It is speculated that the Realme V13 5G is driven y the Dimensity 700 5G chipset. New information reveals that the smartphone features a 6.52-inch screen, a 48-megapixel triple camera system, and it carries support for 18W fast charging. The handset runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS and it measures 8.4mm in thickness. Shown above are the live shots of the smartphone.

The Realme V13 5G is expected to arrive in two variants like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM +256 GB storage in China. The handset may arrive with a starting price of 1,799 Yuan (~$275). The live shots confirm that the Realme RMX3041 smartphone that was spotted at TENAA earlier this month will be breaking cover as the Realme V13 5G in the home market.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite images and key specifications leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 29, 2021

A recent leak claimed that Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet in June. The leak had revealed its design and some of its key features. Now, reputed tipster Evan Blass has shared a new render and some of the major specs of the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite reveal what to expect from it.

The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite features a screen that measures 8.4 inches diagonally. The leak does not mention the display type. Considering that it is a low-budget device, the Galaxy A7 Lite could be sporting an LCD panel.

The leak further states that the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is powered by the Helio P22T SoC and 3 GB of RAM. It has a large battery of 5,100mAh capacity. As can be seen in the image, the rear shell of the device has a flash-less camera. The tipster did not share the configurations of the front and rear cameras of the device.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet — Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite render by Evan Blass

The Tab A7 Lite tablet has already bagged FCC certification and it was approved by the Bluetooth SIG body earlier this month. The FCC appearance did not reveal any information, but its Bluetooth listing only revealed that it carries support for Bluetooth 5.0.

Samsung may announce the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite along with Galaxy Tab S7 Lite in June. Previous reports have claimed that the Tab S7 Lite may come in three variants such as 5G, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi only. The tablet may arrive in multiple colors like black, silver, pink, and green.

The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite may feature a 12.4-inch LCD TFT display and it could be powered by Snapdragon 750G chipset. The tablet may come with 4 GB of RAM and it may run on Android 11 OS. There is no word on the pricing of the Tab A7 Lite and Tab S7 Lite tablets.

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Suez Canal blockade could have a slight effect on the smartphone industry – SA report

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 29, 2021

News emerged earlier last week, precisely on Tuesday, that the Suez Canal which is one of the world’s most-important waterways was blocked by a Panama-registered vessel Ms. EverGreen. The ship is said to have run aground due to high wind but human error isn’t completely ruled out at this point.

The blockade has lingered for almost a week and has left hundreds of ships waiting on both sides of the canal which is a 200km shortcut from Asia to Europe, connecting the Red sea to the Meditteranean sea.

Strategy Analytics has now predicted that the blockade could have an effect on the already battered smartphone industry but the effect won’t be much. The industry is already faced with a shortage of chips, also affecting tablets, laptops, TVs, and cars.

The research firm estimates that the Suez Canal record less than 5% of global smartphone logistics flow. A lot of these components are shipped worldwide using other sea routes or by airplanes. However, if an impact will be felt by the smartphone industry, Strategy Analytics thinks it will be through volatile oil prices. Most of the vessels that are held up at the Suez Canal are oil-laden vessels. Thus, the delay may lead to yet another upset for the volatile commodity. A rise in the price of fuel will affect delivery trucks and factories that rely on generators and could lead to a slight price increase.

Efforts are still underway to try to evacuate the ship, said to be the size of 9 football pitches and as tall as the Empire State building, from the position of obstruction.

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Leak reveals the new Mi MIX and Mi 11 Pro will be exclusive to China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 28, 2021

Last year’s Mi 10 Ultra was not only Xiaomi’s highest-end flagship but also one of the best premium phones released. Sadly, the device is China-exclusive and not sold in other regions. A leak has revealed that two of the phones Xiaomi plans to release tomorrow will also not be made available outside its home country.

According to the Twitter account, Xiaomiui (@xiaomiui), the Mi 11 Pro will not get a global launch as it will be exclusive to China. In a quoted response to the original tweet, the account says the new Mi MIX phone codenamed “cetus” will also be exclusive to China. However, both devices will be announced at the global event.

Also new Mi MIX device (cetus) only also only for China. But they will introduce on Global launch 🙂 https://t.co/cL5bh3hGJI

— Xiaomiui | Xiaomi & MIUI News (@xiaomiui) March 28, 2021

It is not all bad news. In a reply to a question under the original tweet, the account revealed that the Mi 11 Ultra will be available for global markets including India. This should be good news for those who wanted the Mi 10 Ultra but couldn’t get their hands on it. However, there is a chance availability will differ with respect to markets.

Ultra will launch in Global and India.

— Xiaomiui | Xiaomi & MIUI News (@xiaomiui) March 28, 2021

For those sad about the upcoming Mi MIX which is expected to be a foldable phone, if earlier reports are to be believed, Xiaomi has plans to launch three foldable phones this year. So there is a high chance that at least one of them will be available globally.

The Mi 11 Ultra is not the only phone launching tomorrow that will be available outside China. The Mi 11 Lite will also be available for global markets and it will be announced in 4G and 5G variants.

Since there is no confirmation about the info above, we advise our readers to take it with a pinch of salt.

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The Mi 11 Ultra will be Xiaomi’s first IP68-certified phone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 28, 2021

After years of fans requesting this feature, Xiaomi is finally launching a phone that is waterproof. The manufacturer has announced that the Mi 11 Ultra, which will be unveiled tomorrow, will have an IP68 rating.

For years, fans have demanded a fully waterproof device from Xiaomi, but instead, it had settled for just making phones with protection against splashes. That changes with the Mi 11 Ultra. The phone will be water-resistant up to 1.5 meters and for a duration of 30 minutes.

Xiaomi has also said that the phone will be the first to have a gas (Helium) release valve, allowing you to release the built-up pressure inside the device. A Helium Release Valve is found in professional diving watches, and it allows divers to release the built-up pressure caused by helium gas molecules that got into the watch. If not released, the pressure can damage the watch and even cause the dial to pop off.

So far, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 11 Ultra will feature a new battery technology that uses silicone-oxide for the anode. It will also come with a phase (solid-liquid-gas) changing cooing technology for more efficient cooling.

The Mi 11 Ultra will have a QHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch hole for the front-facing camera. Powering it will be Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 processor. The flagship phone will also come with Samsung’s 50MP ISOCELL GN2 sensor, the largest mobile camera sensor in the world. There will also be a 48MP ultrawide angle camera, and a periscope lens camera that brings up to 120X zoom.

The flagship will have a 5000mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging, 67W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. Xiaomi will ship it with Android 11 based on MIUI 12.5.

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Xiaomi confirms the Mi 11 Lite will be the first Snapdragon 780G phone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 28, 2021

Tomorrow is Xiaomi’s big event and it plans to announce several products, one of which is the Mi 11 Lite/Mi 11 Youth. Ahead of the launch, Xiaomi has revealed the processor that will power the smartphone in addition to some other details.

In one of its Weibo posts promoting the phone, Xiaomi revealed that it will come with the spanking new Snapdragon 780 5G processor that was announced a few days ago. This means the Mi 11 Lite will be the first smartphone to be powered by the new chipset.

The Snapdragon 780G 5G processor is the first 5nm Snapdragon 700 series chipset. It has eight CPU cores arranged in a 1+3+4 core arrangement. The prime core and the three main cores are based on the Cortex-A78 while the remaining four cores are based on the Cortex-A55. The chipset also comes with the new Adreno 642 GPU, the Spectra 570 ISP that allows for simultaneous image capturing from three cameras, and a Snapdragon X53 modem that brings up to 3.3 Gbps download speeds.

Xiaomi has also disclosed that the Mi 11 Lite will be the lightest and thinnest Mi phone in history. Another teaser poster that was shared on the internet shows the size of the bezels of the phone.

The Mi 11 Lite will come with a flat display with a hole punch at the top left corner for the front-facing camera. The bezels on the side and at the top are said to be 1.88 millimeters thick while the bottom bezel is 2.75 millimeters.

It has been reported that the phone will have a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. It will have 64MP triple rear cameras, a 20MP selfie camera, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and a 4250mAh battery capacity along with support for 33W fast wired charging.

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Guide to enable One-Handed Mode on Android 12

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 28, 2021

One-handed mode is not a novel feature if you have used custom Android UIs such as OneUI, MIUI or any other Android skins except the stock Android. Indeed it’s astonishing that One-handed mode took a long time to arrive in the stock Android. Nonetheless, as you’d know with the Android 12, Google has finally added the One-handed mode as a stock Android feature.

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Here in this article, we’ll take you through how to enable One-handed mode on Android 12. It’s pertinent to mention here that, One-handed mode arrived on stock Android with the Android 12 Developer Preview 1. And, it’s likely to stay here as a core Android feature since smartphones are becoming increasingly tall and nifty, and feature such as One-handed mode is the need of the time.

Enough of babbling and let’s get straight to the point.

Steps to enable One-handed Mode on Android 12

If you’re running the latest Android 12 Developer Preview and would like to try the One-handed mode on your device. Then follow the below steps:

Go to Settings
Choose Gestures.
Tap on One-handed mode and enable the toggle
Once enabled you can swipe down on the very bottom of the display to trigger the feature

Not only that, you can customize the feature by tweaking the other options such as “Timeout” and “Exit when switching apps“.

Hope you’re successful in enabling One-handed mode and making use of it on your device. Google has been quick in fixing the issue which was present in the Developer Preview 1. Resultingly, the One-handed mode on DP2 is more polished and work as expected. Likely, Google will make it more stable in the final builds. Let’s wait and see what Google brings to the table with the final Android 12.

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NineBot N70C, N90 & N100 Electric Bikes launched, prices start at ¥2999 (~$458)

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 28, 2021

Along with the F25, A30C, and other scooter models, Ninebot also launched a new N-series made up of the N70C, N90, and N100 Electric Scooter. The new models join the E-series, and C-series that were launched last year.

The new electric scooter series is equipped with RileyGo 2.0 smart technology. There are several sensors that are responsible for automatically unlocking the scooter and detecting the location of the bike using a mobile phone app.

Compared to the recently unveiled A-series, Ninebot’s N-series electric Mopeds are larger in size. They also come with a significantly improved storage space and range and are also equipped with True Intelligence 2.0 technology. Also, the Ninebot N-series electric scooter model is equipped with higher-power motors, and two of the three models pack the more efficient lithium batteries.

The first product, N70C, is equipped with a 60V lead-acid battery as well as a self-developed battery management system. The scooter has a range of 70km. The electric scooter also uses a high-power direct-drive hub motor with a maximum power of 1500W and higher efficiency.

The N70C e-bike has a front disc and rear drum brake configuration, and an EABS energy recovery system. The front and rear wheels are equipped with damping shock absorbers to reduce bumps. The N70C is also equipped with smart light-sensitive LED matrix headlights, with an illumination distance of 25m.

The second model of the N series is the Ninebot N90 e-bike. The power of the N90 is increased to 1800W while the range is extended to 85km. it utilizes the ATL lithium battery which is more lightweight. It retains the same design as the N70C but carries a higher price tag of 6,499 yuan (~$993).

The Ninebot N100 electric scooter is the most powerful of the trio. The power is extended to 2200W while it can be used for a range of 105km. It is presently on crowdfunding for 6,999 yuan (~$1069).

The Ninebot N70C Electric Scooter is the cheapest with the pricing starting at 2999 yuan (~$458).

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SMARTWATCHES / BANDS

Amazfit GTR 2

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Amazfit GTS 2

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Amazfit Stratos

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Xiaomi Mi Band 4C

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Amazfit T-Rex

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 – Global / China Version

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14 Inch Pull Out 3D Mobile Screen Amplifier.

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1 Gen Active Touch Smart Pencil / Stylus for iPad / iPhone

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Baseus Universal Magnetic Mobile Holder / Car Mount

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Asometech 40W 8 PORTS USB phone charging station

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Asometech 100W 8 PORTS USB phone charging station

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Asometech 30W no PD3.0 / 40W with PD3.0 USB Wall / Travel Charger

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Selfie Ring Light with Tripod

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Realme 7 (Global Version):

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Realme GT 5G:

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Asus ROG Phone 5 5G:

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Cubot Note 20:

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Black Shark 4:

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (Global Version):

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OnePlus 8T (Global Version):

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Meizu 18

Meizu 18 Pro

Moto G100 and Moto G50

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