Ninebot F25 Electric Scooter with 10-inch tires, 20km range launched for ¥1599 (~$244)

-

Mar 26, 2021

OPPO recently rolled out the ColorOS 11 stable update for the Find X2 Neo smartphone. Now is the turn for the OPPO Find X2 Lite.

If you recall, the OPPO Find X2 Lite launched in April 2020 with Snapdragon 765G 5G chipset and came with ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 OS. So, the Android 11 stable update seems to be the first major update for the device.

Speaking of which, the report by Piunikaweb says that users of OPPO Find X2 Lite are getting a new update in Germany. The update has a firmware version CPH2005_11_C.76 and brings ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 out of the box.

The rollout is said to be an initial one so expect the other regions to pick it up in the coming days. Talking about features, the ColorOS 11 brings a lot of UI customizations, OPPO Relax 2.0, FlexDrop, and more. If you want to know the entire features of the ColorOS 11, you can read our extensive coverage on the same.

Earlier this month, OPPO announced the ColorOS 11 update rollout plan for the month of March. The list had several devices including the OPPO Find X2 Lite smartphone and it was supposed to receive it in the Netherlands.

The list also had other devices like the OPPO F15 and Reno 10x Zoom and both of them have already received the ColorOS 11 stable update in their respective regions. If you are living in Germany, you can try out the new update by navigating to the software update section in the settings.

RELATED:

ASUS ZenFone 7/7 Pro get Android 11 stable update

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

ASUS launched the ZenFone 7 series in late August 2020. The two devices in the lineup, namely ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro debuted with Android 10 out of the box. A month after the debut of these phones, the company started recruiting beta testers for Android 11. Now, they have finally started receiving the stable update.

According to a post on ASUS ZenTalk forums (via XDA Developers), the Taiwanese company has started rolling out Android 11 stable update for the ZenFone 7 and the ZenFone 7 Pro in its home country. The update comes with a common build number 30.40.30.93 and March 2021 security patches.

The official changelog for the update mentions key Android 11 features. Additionally, it also says that the firm has removed the one-handed mode.

ASUS ZenFone 7/7 Pro Android 11 Stable Update Official Changelog

Upgrade system to Android 11
Update applications such as smart housekeeper, contact person, phone, file management, computer, clock, picture library, weather, recording program, settings, one-key switch and local backup
Support one-time permissions, improved file access permission control, automatic reset permissions and other privacy functions
Supports maintaining Bluetooth connection when flying mode is turned on
Adjusted to the Android 11 notification bar style, support for displaying notifications of ongoing conversations
The classic power button style supports Android 11 device control and Google Pay.
Added the use of buttons to adjust the volume and return to advanced gesture settings. Adjust the style and automatically switch the color setting of the system. Remove one-handed mode.
Notification settings Added notification records and dialog settings
Adjust the quick setting panel interface and support media control. Added nearby sharing option (need to be added manually)
Some third-party software is not yet compatible with Android 11
Please backup your data before upgrading. If you want to downgrade from Android 11 to Android 10, you can use the official software package, but all data will be erased
The system update “Wi-Fi automatic download and installation” setting is turned on by default

The ASUS ZenFone 7 series Android 11 update is currently being seeded out in batches in Taiwan. There’s no official word on when it will be available in other markets. However, we can expect the company to start rolling it outside its home country in the coming weeks.

As of now, ASUS has only delivered Android 11 stable update for the ZenFone 6. Whereas, the ROG Phone 3 just got its first beta release earlier this week.

POCO M3 sales crosses half a million units in India

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

Last year, POCO India brought many budget devices to India, sold them well, and continued it with the POCO M3 recently. After sharing the device’s initial sales data, the company is back with more details.

In a tweet, POCO India has confirmed that the POCO M3 has sold over 500,000 units in India. The company also said that the device achieved this in just 45 days from the first sale. Earlier, the first sale had clocked around 150,000+ units which is a substantial number considering the device is limited exclusively to Flipkart.

POCO India became the third-largest online smartphone brand in the country towards the end of last year. Thanks to devices like the POCO C3, POCO M2, POCO X3, the company has managed to outsell the expectations every time.

Going forward, with the resurrection of the flagship killer in the form of POCO X3 Pro, it can very well break all the previous sale records in the near future. The company has a new ‘Made of Mad’ mascot to take on the rivals and is probably looking to expand its portfolio further.

5⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣+ #POCOM3 sold = 4⃣5⃣ days
1⃣1⃣1⃣1⃣1⃣+ phones = 1⃣ day
~4⃣6⃣3⃣ phones = 1⃣ hour
~8⃣ phones = 1⃣ minute

Another 8⃣ #POCO members have been added already to the fam by the time you read the tweet.

Thanks for the amazing response! pic.twitter.com/1EqSREk4Pt

— POCO – Madder By the Minute (@IndiaPOCO) March 26, 2021

POCO M3 is a budget smartphone retailing at a starting price of ₹10,999 in the country. Before launching in India, the device appeared first in global markets with a launch price of $129.

For the price, the device offers a refreshing design with a leather-like finish on the back, 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 662 chipset, 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging, triple-cameras with 48MP f/1.79 main lens, and more.

RELATED:

Skullcandy Indy ANC TWS launched in India with up to 32-hour battery life and built-in Tile

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

Skullcandy is a popular American audio brand. Back in November, the company launched two new products in India, namely Spoke (TWS) and Crusher Evo (Over-ear Headphones). Now, four months later, the brand has launched its first-ever truly wireless earphones called Indy ANC in the country.

1 of 2

The newly released Skullcandy Indy ANC TWS is priced at ₹10,999 ($152) in India. It is currently up for pre-order on the brand’s official website. As per the listing, the earphones will start shipping from April 4. Lastly, like most Skullcandy products, the latest one should be also available from multiple retailers in the coming days.

The Skullcandy Indy ANC truly wireless earphones feature a similar design as the original with some minor differences. The buds sport 12mm drivers and connect with devices via Bluetooth 5.0.

1 of 2

As the name suggests, the main highlight of these earbuds is ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). Also, like most ANC-enabled earphones, these also support ‘Ambient Mode’ (transparency). Both of these modes can be enabled and disable using touch gestures, in addition to media controls.

Further, these buds are also compatible with the Skullcandy app. This application lets user create their ‘Personal Sound Profile’. The app optimizes sound for the wearers using Audiodo™ technology.

Additionally, like the Crusher Evo, the Indy ANC also comes with built-in Tile. Hence, users can easily locate the buds if they misplace them. But sadly, the product is only sold in Black color in India and it weighs 76g.

Lastly, users can get up to 9 hours of music playback on a single charge with ANC turned off. With the charging case that charges via USB Type-C and Qi wireless charging, this number increases to 32 hours. On the other hand, with ANC enabled, these figures drop to 5 hours and 19 hours respectively.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra appears on Geekbench benchmarks with 12GB of RAM

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

Xiaomi is holding a launch event on March 29 where the company is said to unveil multiple products including the Mi 11 Ultra. Today, the same device has visited Geekbench with 12GB of RAM.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — Mi 11 Ultra Leaked image, Credit Tech Buff PH

A Xiaomi smartphone with model number M2102K1C appears on Geekbench 5 benchmarking platform. The device scores 1,132 and 3,488 on single and multi-core scores respectively. The device in testing seems to run Snapdragon 888 chipset with Adreno 660 GPU.

The model number is said to belong to the Mi 11 Ultra and it has already been spotted on several certifications including China’s TENAA recently. Anyway, the Geekbench reveals that the device would have 12GB RAM(10.98GB relative), and run Android 11 OS.

Considering Xiaomi already unveiled the MIUI 12.5 at the Mi 11 launch event, we can expect the Mi 11 Ultra to come with it out of the box.

Xiaomi is already hinting at a 50MP GN2 sensor on the Mi 11 Ultra. The device is said to take a great leap in camera tech compared to the non-Pro, Mi 11. The huge rectangular layout on the back will also probably have 48MP Periscope Telephoto and 48MP ultrawide lenses.

Upfront, it is likely to get a 20MP front selfie camera. Speaking of which, the device is said to have a 6.81-inch OLED QHD+ curved screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Other expected features include a 5,000mAh silicon-oxygen anode battery with 67W charging, IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus protection(Display).

There are chances that Xiaomi might unveil a new 67W GaN charger at the event and a similar one has already been certified by the 3C authority.

RELATED:

Redmi K40 series sales crosses 1 million units in just 23 days in China

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

The Redmi K40 Pro+ went on sale officially earlier today in China at around 10 AM local time. A few hours later, the company has shared the domestic sale details of the entire K40 series in the country.

As per the official Weibo post, Xiaomi has managed to sell 1 million units of the Redmi K40 series in just 23 days in China. The company thanked everyone for the love and said that it would do its best to keep the stocks in the coming days.

If you recall, the Redmi K40 series launched in China on February 25. Along with the Redmi K40, K40 Pro duo, the company also brought the top-of-the-line 2021 flagship, the Redmi K40 Pro+. However, except for the Pro+ variant, the other two devices went on sale initially.

Last year, when the Redmi K30 Pro launched, the first sale clocked 100 million yuan revenue in just 30 seconds. A few months later, the company broke the news that the entire K30 series sold 3 million units in China. Coming back, the current sales data is from Xiaomi’s own data center and the period of calculation is March 4 0:00- March 26 14:00.

1 of 2

Redmi K40 series feature the same 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED display panels. However, they differ in chipset and cameras. The non-Pro has Snapdragon 870 chipset, while the Redmi K40 Pro variants have Snapdragon 888.

You can read our extensive comparison to know the differences between the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+.

RELATED:

Chuwi CoreBook Xe launching soon, features Intel’s DG1 discrete GPU

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

Back in CES 2020, Intel had unveiled its first discrete graphics card dubbed the DG1, which was officially called the Iris Xe Max. This GPU was unveiled to break to duopoly of NVIDIA and AMD in the market, with the Chuwi CoreBook Xe being the first laptop to feature the company’s new graphics card.

The Chuwi CoreBook Xe will feature the Iris Xe Max discrete GPU and is set to launch across the globe sometime in April 2021, with an expected price tag of around 599 US Dollars. For those unaware, the DG1 is a part of Team Blue’s new XE architecture, which is built on the 10nm process. It features 96 EU (execution units), along with 768 core stream processors, with clock frequency of 1.65GHz, and 4GB of VRAM.

The DG1 also supports Intel’s Deeplink technology, which also improves video encoding performance for productivity, while the GPU is also capable enough to run AAA level games like Destiny 2 as its performance was close to that of an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti MAX-Q. Talking about the laptop, the Chuwi CoreBook Xe is targeted towards professionals and is positioned as a business notebook.

Under the hood, the upcoming notebook houses a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, which features four cores and eight threads. Its maximum clock speed can reach up to 4.2GHz. Furthermore, it sports a 15.6 inch display that has an aspect ratio of 16:9 and is an IPS panel. Prospective buyers can also choose between a 1080p panel or a 2K display as well. For memory, the company is offering 8GB of DDR4 RAM paired with 256GB of SSD storage and support for up to 1TB of SSD expansion.

RELATED:

Huawei patents long range wireless charging technology

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

Huawei has just filed a patent for a new technology. This patent is for a new “wireless charging system,” which is capable of ranged transmission. In other words, it describes a system that is capable of raising the distance for the wireless charging technology.

According to an ITHome report, the patent with a publication number CN112564295A describes a wireless charging technology, which is capable of transmission while having a distance between transmitting electrode and the one receiving electrode. To put it simply, its ranged form of wireless charging technology. Looking at the patent description, it states that current wireless charging technology requires two coils to be placed directly opposite to each other, with the distance between the two being very close to transmit power.

This greatly limits the application of the wireless charging technology. Thus, the patent from the Chinese tech giant states that it could work with a variety of materials like iron, aluminum, copper, other alloys, metal pipes, and various other items. Furthermore, it also adds that the technology can also use humans, animals, soil, earth, sea water and other non metallic dielectric objects to as well, as long as its conductivity is greater than that of air to pass a charge through them.

The patent from Huawei seeks to raise the applications of wireless charging technology as a whole. By increasing the effective range of charging, this technology could be a boon for various other products apart from smartphones as well, including smartwatches and smart bands. Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing if the company is actually working on such a product or is simply covering all bases.

RELATED:

Black Shark 4 series sales cross 200 million Yuan ($30mn) in just 5 minutes after launch

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

The Black Shark 4 series has seen already seen success in China. The company announced earlier today (26th March 2021) that the series reached 200 million yuan (roughly 30 million US Dollars) in sales in just 5 minutes into the launch.

In a Weibo post, a Chinese microblogging website, the smartphone manufacturer shared that its latest lineup has seen strong sales immediately after its launch. This includes the Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro from the company. The series went on sale earlier today and started from a price tag of 2,499 Yuan (roughly 382 US Dollars). Talking about the device, the base variant arrive four memory configuration models with different price tags.

This includes a 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, 12GB+128GB, and 12GB+256GB variants. On the other hand, the Pro version arrive in just three variants, namely 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and the 16GB+512GB versions. Each model arrives with a different price tag, but unfortunately, the company didn’t reveal which variant saw the most sales for the entire lineup.

Under the hood, the base variant features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, while the Pro version houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Both devices also sport a 6.67-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) Samsung E4 Super AMOLED flat display that support 144Hz refresh rate and 720Hz multi-finger touch sampling rate. Notably, the gaming smartphone is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack that supports up to 120W fast charging.

RELATED:

Redmi K40 series bags A+ rating from DisplayMate

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi K40 series in late February. The lineup includes three smartphones, namely Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+. A month after these device’s launch, all three of them have been rated A+ by DisplayMate.

DisplayMate calls itself “an industry standard for optimizing, calibrating, testing, evaluating, and comparing all types of displays” on its website. The company mostly reviews high-end devices.

However, the Redmi K40 series phones are not expensive. But they still come with a high-quality display. As a result, DisplayMate has rated their display A+.

According to the firm, the display on the Redmi K40 series comes close to ‘Text Book Perfect Calibration Accuracy and Performance’. Further, this panel is ‘Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect’.

As far as specs are concerned, the three smartphones in the Redmi K40 series flaunt an identical display. All three sport a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+).

This panel not only supports up to 120Hz refresh rate but also 360Hz touch sampling rate. Further, this screen has a 1,300 nits peak brightness level, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, JNCD≈0.36, and ΔE≈0.35.

That said, although the Redmi K40 series is exclusive to China, the same phones will be available in global markets with a different name. The Redmi K40 is already official for international markets as POCO F3. But it will be called Mi 11X in India. Whereas, the Redmi K40 Pro+ will be sold as Mi 11X Pro in India and Mi 11i elsewhere. Lastly, the Redmi K40 Pro may not launch outside China.

Apple to launch new AirPods in third quarter, suppliers begin production

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

The next generation of the Apple AirPods are expected to launch in the third quarter of this year, with production for the popular hearables already being underway, as per sources close to the matter.

According to a DigiTimes report (Via MacRumors), the Cupertino based giant is planning on launching the new iteration of the AirPods, its truly wireless earbuds in the third quarter of 2021. The report adds that one of the iPhone maker’s supplier has already began production as well. The supplier in question is the Taiwan based ASE Technology. Unfortunately, there are currently no further details available at this moment regarding the matter.

Although, the timeframe for the launch is in line with previous reports, which were from known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The analyst believed that the company will begin the production of the third generation of AirPods will begin mass production in the third quarter of this year, which runs from July to September. Prior to this, Kuo believed that the next gen AirPods would launch in the first half of this year, but that seems to no longer be the case.

As per other recent report, the AirPods 3 is expected to feature a design similar to that of the AirPods Pro. This includes having a shorter stem, but without the silicone ear tips or the active noise cancellation. The lack of these features would enable a lower price tag as well. Unfortunately, that’s all we have to go on for now, so stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

RELATED:

Xiaomi teases liquid lens tech on its upcoming Mi Mix smartphone’s camera

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

The upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix series smartphone has just been teased by the company. As per recent Weibo posts, a Chinese microblogging website, the device will feature a liquid lens on its rear camera module.

In the recent teasers (1,2) on the social media platform, the latest Mi Mix series device will feature a camera with a liquid lens. For those unaware, this lens technology, as the name implies, features a layer of liquid that enables its focus and focal length to change depending on the electrical voltage that is applied on this layer. Through this, the Chinese tech giant will be able to have one camera of the Mi Mix handset capable of taking telephoto to even macro shots as well.

Furthermore, its camera will also be able to offer fast auto focus as well. The new device is expected to be unveiled on 29th March 2021. While liquid lens isn’t a new technology, it is more commonly used in industrial applications where traditional lenses might wear out quickly due to moving mechanical parts. Although, due to their compact size, the lens technology has become appealing prospect for smartphone vendors in recent times.

Technically, a single camera sensor with a liquid lens can theoretically be capable of serving the purpose of various kinds of cameras, which are usually found on the rear of most flagship smartphone of today. Notably, even Huawei has been reportedly been planning on using liquid lens technology for its smartphones as well. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

RELATED:

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra to feature silicon-oxygen anode battery, enables faster charging and thinner size

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

The launch of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is just around the corner. But just prior to its launch, a company official has revealed the new battery technology that is used in the upcoming high end flagship smartphone.

#Mi11Ultra features a new super fast-charging silicon-oxygen anode battery. Core benefits, thinner and faster charging.
This is similar to electric vehicles, adding nano-scale silicon materials to the negative electrode to increase theoretical gram capacity 10x vs graphite. pic.twitter.com/tydYYXjaX5

— Daniel D (@Daniel_in_HD) March 26, 2021

The Senior Product Marketing Manager and Global Spokesperson of Xiaomi, Daniel D, shared new details of the Mi 11 Ultra on Twitter, earlier today (26th March 2021). As per the official, the premium grade handset features a new super fast charging silicon-oxygen anode battery technology. This new battery offers few ‘Core’ benefits, like enabling the battery to be thinner, while also be capable of faster charging rates as well.

Furthermore, Daniel further added that this new battery technology is also similar to the ones used in electric vehicles, saying that it adds “nano scale silicon materials to the negative electrode to increase theoretical gram capacity 10x vs graphite.” In other words, the switch to silicon-oxygen anode battery would supposedly allow the Mi 11 Ultra from the Chinese tech giant to carry a larger capacity of power while also being capable of faster charging rates.

Xiaomi-Mi-11-Ultra-Render-ben — render by Ben Geskin

Talking about the device, it is Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphone. which will arrive with Snapdragon 888 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. It will also offer features like 67W fast wired charging, 67W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse charging and will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack. It sports a 6.81-inch OLED QHD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The device is expected to launch on 29th March 2021 so stay tuned for more updates.

RELATED:

Samsung Galaxy F02s India price leaked ahead of launch

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

The upcoming Galaxy F02s by Samsung is expected to be a rebranded Galaxy A02s/Galaxy M02s, as per its Google Play Console listing. Ahead of this smartphone’s official launch in India, its price has been tipped on the internet.

Samsung Galaxy M02s Blue Featured — Samsung Galaxy M02s

According to Twitter user Abhishek Yadav, Samsung will be soon launching the Galaxy F02s in India. That phone will be available in two storage variants for the following price tags.

Samsung Galaxy F02s India Price (Leaked)

3GB + 32GB – ₹8,999 ($124)
4GB + 64GB – ₹9,999 ($138)

It is worth noting that the Galaxy M02s (same phone with a different name) is also sold at the same price in India. Hence, the only difference between the two could be their availability and maybe rear pattern as well as colors.

For those unaware, the Galaxy M series of smartphones are exclusive to Amazon and Samsung Shop (online) in India. On the other hand, the Galaxy F series is only available on Flipkart and Samsung Shop. These handsets are also sold by select offline retailers across the country.

As far as specs as concerned, we can expect the Galaxy F02s to come with a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 5MP selfie camera, dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, One UI Core 2.x based on Android 10, 5,000mAh battery, and 15W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G to be available in India from March 30

By

Jeet

-

Mar 26, 2021

Last year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in September last year and was made available for purchase in October. The South Korean giant had launched the Galaxy S20 FE 4G variant in India and now the 5G variant is on its way.

Now, a new report coming from Mukul Sharma claims that the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G edition will be launched and be available for purchase in India from 30th March. The development comes as the smartphone was recently spotted on the support page of the Samsung India website.

The major change in the device apart from the support for 5G connectivity is that is comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset instead of the Samsung Exynos 990 SoC found in the 4G variant.

As for the pricing details, the device is expected to be priced under Rs 50,000 (~$690) and is likely to compete against the likes of the OnePlus 9 series in the Indian market as well as some of the newly launched premium phones.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is an IP68 rated smartphone that features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ S-AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The device ships with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

It has a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a triple camera system featuring a 12-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with 123-degree FOV, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with OIS and 3x optical zoom. It runs an Android operating system with One UI on top and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that comes with support for 25W fast charging.

RELATED:

Xiaomi to make EVs by partnering with China’s Great Wall Motor: Report

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

Xiaomi is apparently planning on building its own electric car. The smartphone maker will reportedly be using the factory of China’s Great Wall Motor Co Ltd, a local automobile maker.

According to a Reuters report, sources close to the matter revealed that the Chinese tech giant is the latest firm that is joining the EV (electric vehicles) race. While the company is known for its wide range of consumer electronics products, it is now supposedly diversifying to a new market as well. Since the report first surfaced regarding Xiaomi possibly making its own electric car, the company’s stock price surged by 9 percent earlier today (26th March 2021).

Meanwhile the Great Wall’s Hong Kong stock also rose by 15 percent. At the moment, Xiaomi, which is one of the largest smartphone vendors in the world, is planning on partnering with Great Wall Motors to build EVs under its own brand, as per two of the sources that declined from being identified as the information has yet to be made public. Furthermore, the smartphone maker will aim its electric cars at the mass market.

In other words, it EVs will have a broader position, similar to that of its electronics products, as per these two sources. Notably, Great Wall Motors has yet to offer its manufacturing services to other companies and will also be providing engineering consultancy to speed up the project as well according to one of the sources. Unfortunately, both Xiaomi and Great Wall have declined to comment on this report so stay tuned for more updates.

RELATED:

POCO M2 Reloaded could be the next POCO smartphone for India

By

-

Mar 26, 2021

POCO launched the POCO M2 in India in September 2020. This smartphone can be considered as a better Redmi 9 Prime with a cheaper price tag. Now, six months after its release, the brand may launch a new variant of this handset in the country.

According to a report by XDA Developers, Xiaomi is working on a new smartphone called POCO M2 Reloaded. The existence of this phone was spotted by XDA senior member Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz) in the MIUI code.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about this handset except for its name. Anyway, going by its name, it could be similar to the original POCO M2 with some minor changes.

For those unaware, the POCO M2 is a rebranded Redmi 9 original model, which is sold as Redmi 9 Prime in India. This device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC paired with 6GG RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage.

Some of its notable features inclue a plastic build, 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel, 13MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 8MP selfie camera, fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, MIUI 11 based on Android 10 (upgradable to MIUI 12), 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

As of late January 2021, POCO had sold more than a million units of POCO M2 in India.

Honor Pad 7 Wi-Fi version goes on sale in China; price starts at 1,399 yuan ($214)

By

Jeet

-

Mar 26, 2021

Honor recently launched the Honor Pad 7 in its home country China and today, the device goes on sale. While the company has launched the Wi-Fi and LTE variants in the market, only the Wi-Fi versions are available for purchase.

The 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage model is priced at 1,399 yuan (~$214) while the 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage model costs 1,699 yuan which is around $260. It comes in two color options — Blue and Dark Grey.

The Honor Tab 7 comes with a 10.1-inch Full HD display with 1920 x 1200 pixels screen resolution and a screen-to-body ratio of 80 percent. Further, the screen is certified by TUV Rheinland for eye protection.

It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22T chipset, which is a major change compared to its predecessor which was powered by Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 710A SoC. The tablet is running the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with Magic UI 4.0 on top.

To make multitasking easier for the users, the company is offering support for Split Screen for up to four different applications. It allows users to run and use different applications simultaneously. For instance, it can be used to listening to lectures, checking materials, and taking notes — all at the same time.

The device features a 5-megapixel camera on the back and a 2-megapixel snapper on the front for taking selfies and video calling. It is powered by a 5,100mAh battery.

RELATED:

Amazfit T-Rex Pro launched in India for ₹12,999 ($180)

By