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Redmi Note 10 Pro (Max) common kernel source code could trigger a flurry of custom ROMs

Last week, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 10 series for global markets. The lineup includes a total of five devices. They are yet to go on sale but the company has already released the kernel source code for the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

For those unaware, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max announced for India is called Redmi Note 10 Pro in other markets. However, the Redmi Note 10 Pro unveiled in India is exclusive to the region as of now. All three phones have a common codename – ‘sweet’.

Their individual codenames are as listed below.

Since these phones have identical specs except for the primary camera, they use a common kernel. Hence, they basically run the same MIUI build with regional changes.

This means custom ROMs for these three smartphones should be available in a unified flavor. In other words, they will have common custom ROM builds.

Hence, the new Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max have a chance of becoming the most popular Redmi Note devices in the custom ROM community after the Redmi Note 5 Pro (aka Redmi  Note 5 AI Dual Camera).

In case you do not know, the Redmi Note series has always been popular in third-party software development. But that streak broke with the past few generations due to multiple devices in the series and varied availability across regions.

Now, as the same device with a common kernel is sold in all the regions with some minor tweaks and different names, we can expect more custom ROMs, kernels, and other mods once developers get access to these smartphones.

 

 

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Samsung Galaxy M31s gets the Android 11(One UI Core 3.1) update in India

Samsung steered the OTA update builds from One UI 3.0 to 3.1 for its older devices post the Galaxy S21 series launch. Initially, after rolling out its flagship tablets and smartphones, it has been updating the affordable devices(One Core UI 3.1). The latest in line to get is the Galaxy M31s in India a week after Russia and Ukraine.

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The Samsung Galaxy M31s recently received a price cut of ₹1,000 in India. Hence, if you are looking to buy a Samsung smartphone with the latest software, the Galaxy M31s could be your best bet. Anyway, the Galaxy M31s is getting an OTA update with firmware version M317FXXU2CUB1.

Weighing about 1.93GB, the update brings the latest One UI Core 3.1 version and not the 3.0 like Russia and Ukraine. Anyway, this update also bumps up the security patch of the Galaxy M31s to February 2021.

This new UI not just brings the latest Android 11 features but has UI improvements like revamped UI, Digital Wellbeing & parental controls, dedicated media player widget(in Quick Settings), improved stock apps and features to Samsung Keyboard, Samsung Internet, and more.

Do note that this is Samsung’s Core version of the One UI so don’t expect every feature that is on its flagship devices. Besides, the report also says that Samsung has removed the microSD card access to its cloning feature ‘Dual Messenger’. It seems users will have to go to Gallery/My Files->Select file->Share via sharesheet->copy App.

That said, Indian users can update their device to the latest One UI 3.1 by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install. As usual, the rollout should be staggered and hence, take a few days to reach everyone.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G comes with a 6.49 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen and Android 10 + OxygenOS 10.5 operating system. The smartphone which is powered by Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G processor, is packed with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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The smartphone comes with a quad-camera set up with 64 MP (wide) main camera and 8 MP (ultrawide) + 5MP (depth) + 2 MP (macro) cameras. The selfie cam is a 16MP front-facing camera. Fueled with a 4300mAh battery this phone supports 30W fast charging. 

For more information on Nord N10 5G check out this article on Gizmochina.

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A new pair of OPPO Enco X earbuds will be announced tomorrow

Last October, OPPO announced the Enco X, a pair of TWS earbuds made in partnership with Danish audio company, Dynaudio. OPPO has revealed that there will be an announcement tomorrow for another Enco X, but from the posters, we are not sure if it is a new model entirely, a new color variant, or a special edition of some sort.

Acoording to posters which have surfaced online, OPPO will unveil a pair of Enco X TWS earbuds made in collaboration with Dynaudio at tomorrow’s Find X3 event. The tag line on one of the images teases “a new sound quality experience”.

The second poster shows a large water droplet shaped like the case of the Enco X that was announced last year. Some have reported that this is a tease for the color variant of the earbuds.

The Enco X which launched last year for ¥999 has support for SBC, AAC, and LHDC codecs, three-level noise reduction, Bluetooth 5.2, and IP54 rating, and a battery life of 5.5 hours. With the case, the battery life shoots up to 25 hours. The earbuds supports wireless charging, has a quick pair mode, and also supports single-earbud mode. It is available in green, black, and white.

 

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OPPO Reno 10x Zoom gets ColorOS 11 (Android 11) stable update in India and Indonesia

In late January, OPPO started recruiting ColorOS 11 (Android 11) beta testers for the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom in India and Indonesia. Now, one and a half months later, the company has begun to release the stable update for this handset in the said regions.

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Last week, OPPO shared the ColorOS 11 update plan for the month of March 2021. As per the timeline, the OEM was supposed to roll out the stable update for the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom on March 9. And the smartphone maker did the same.

OPPO has been rolling out the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Android 11 stable update in India and Indonesia since yesterday. In order to download and install the latest system update, users will need to navigate to Settings > Software Updates > Gear Icon > Official Version Application and mark the ‘I Agree’ checkbox before tapping on ‘Apply Now’.

In other words, the update is currently only available for users who apply for it manually as mentioned above. Anyway, it should be available for the users without application in the coming days.

That said, the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom ColorOS 11 stable update comes with firmware versions C.33 and C.34 for India and Indonesia respectively. In order to apply for this update, users need to be on build number F.40.

Android 11 could be the last major system update for the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom. Because OPPO is not known for providing three Android updates. The phone was launched with Android 9.0 Pie and was updated to Android 10 (ColorOS 7.x) last year.

 

 

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POCO India teases the POCO X3 Pro India launch for March 30

POCO India is expected to launch the Poco X3 Pro but there has been no word yet on the exact launch date. Well, the brand has shared an image on Twitter that seems to give a clue to the X3 Pro’s launch date. POCO X3 NFC 024

The poster is accompanied by the tag #PROformance, with the company disclosing that it will be a replacement for the POCO F1 in India. But what should interest us the most is the hint that the Poco X3 Pro will launch on March 30. Just the way the “Pro” is highlighted in the text, so too “30 M” was highlighted to make it different from other characters. This could be POCO telling us that the X3 Pro will be launched on 30 March.

It is exactly 30 months since POCO launched the POCO F1 and the teaser is an indication that this model will be designed to be an upgrade over the model. The X3 Pro had earlier been certified bearing the model number M2012K11AG. The listing shows the device will pack a 6.67-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It is also expected to come with a mammoth 5,200mAh battery.

The POCO X3 Pro is expected to be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 860 SoC which is an upgrade to the Snapdragon 855 / 855 Plus chipset. However, the chipset will only arrive with support for 4G connectivity and not 5G. We also expect the phone to come in 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB variants. Available colour options will including Blue, Black, and Bronze colour options.

The X3 Pro is tipped to launch with a starting price of €250 in Europe which should be around Rs. 20,000 in India. We expect to find more details about the product as time rolls by.

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ASUS ROG Phone 5 series launched with up to 18GB RAM and 3.5mm headphone jack

ASUS has officially launched its fourth generation of gaming smartphones called the ROG Phone 5 series. The lineup includes a total of three devices, namely ROG Phone 5, ROG Phone 5 Pro, and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate. Let us take a look at their specs, features, and pricing in this article

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Series Design

The latest-gen ROG Phone 5 series feature a better design than its predecessor (ROG Phone 3 series). The last year’s phones looked too dull for a gaming smartphone when compared to competitors. ASUS has fixed that with the new models.

As mentioned in the begging, there are three devices in the lineup. Although all three have an identical design except for the color and the secondary screen.

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ASUS ROG Phone 5

The vanilla ROG Phone 5 features a dot-matrix RGB LED for the ROG logo (similar to ROG Zephyrus G14 AniMe Matrix), whereas the ROG Phone 5 Pro has a color POMLED display called ROG Vision.  The ROG Phone 5 Ultimate also flaunts the same ROG Vision screen but it is monochrome. Anyway, users can customize lightings on all three implementations.

Further, the motherboard now sits in the middle and the 3.5mm headphone is back. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, the frame is aluminum, and the rear panel is Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

As for colors, the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate comes in a single white color option with a blue accent as well as a matte finish. The ROG Phone 5 Pro, on the other hand, features a glossy black color finish. Lastly, the regular ROG Phone 5 can be bought in either Phantom Black or Storm White color option with a glossy finish.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Series Specifications

The entire lineup is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The standard and Pro model max at 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage, However, the Ultimate version comes with a whopping 18GB RAM, just like the RedMagic 6 Pro Special Edition.

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ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro

On the front, these smartphones flaunt a 6.78-inch FHD+ ( 2448 x 1080 pixels) Samsung Super AMOLED Display (E4) with up to 144Hz refresh rate, 24.3ms touch latency, 300Hz touch sampling rate, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. This panel has a 20.4:9 aspect ratio, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 395 PPI, Delta-E<1 color accuracy, and 800 nits peak brightness. The screen supports HDR10+ and covers 111% and 150.89% of DCI-P3 and sRGB color gamuts respectively.

On the connectivity front, these handsets support 5G, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and dual-frequency GNSS (GPS, Globass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC). As for ports, as mentioned earlier, the devices sport a 3.5mm headphone jack and 2 x USB Type-C ports.

Talking about optics, they feature a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide unit, and a 5MP macro shooter. There is also a 24MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

Other features of these smartphones include a grip detection sensor, Ultrasonic sensors for AirTrigger 5, Pixelworks i6 Processor, dual stereo speakers, Nokia OZO Audio, dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45 Mono AMP, ESS Sabre ES9280AC Pro QUAD DAC, lots of gaming-oriented features, and Android 11 operating system with both ZenUI as well as ROG UI. The Pro and Ultimate models also have two additional touch sensors on the back.

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ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

All three handsets are backed by a dual-3000mAh (6,000mAh) battery with support for 65W fast charging (included in-box) and Qualcomm Quick Charge 5.0. However, it is worth noting that in some regions, ASUS will be shipping the devices with a 30W charger.

Last but not least, the ROG Phone 5 series measure 172.8 x 77.2 x 10.29mm in dimensions and weighs 238g.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Series Pricing

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Series will sell for the following tags in Europe and India.

  • ASUS ROG Phone 5
    • 8GB + 128GB – €799 / ₹49,999
    • 12GB + 256GB – €899 / ₹57,999
    • 16GB + 512GB – €999 / NA
  • ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
    • 16GB + 512GB – €1,199 / ₹69,999
  • ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
    • 18GB + 512GB – €1,299 / ₹79,999

Unfortunately, ASUS has not revealed the pricing for other than these two regions.

 

 

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A new ZTE S poster reveals it will have a 64MP quad rear camera array

The Axon 30 Pro is not the only phone ZTE has planned for release soon. The manufacturer has also announced it will announce a new series of smartphones too, the first of which will launch as the ZTE S. Today, we get our first look at the upcoming phone.

A poster shared on Weibo by ZTE’s CEO, Ni Fei, gives us an early look at the ZTE S. However, the image only shows the rear of the device.

ZTE S series teaser poster

As seen in the image above, the ZTE S will have four rear cameras with the primary camera being a 64MP sensor. The camera housing which is raised has a dual finish – some parts appear to have a smooth finish while the other has a glistering sandstone-like finish.

The ZTE S has a curved back that looks to be made of glass and the color variant is a pink-blue gradient. Based on the finish, we are sure the appearance of the phone will change with respect to the angle light rays falls on it. If you are not a fan of this color, we believe there will be other colorways at launch.

A lot is still unknown about the ZTE S which is targeted at the younger generation. Nevertheless, we expect more details will surface as the launch date, which is still unknown, draws closer. When it does launch, it should be more affordable than the Axon series.

 

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E INK Kaleido 2 rebranded as Kaleido Plus, arrives with brighter colors and other improvements

E INK has officially rebranded the Kaleido 2 or New Kaleido, which will now be known as the E INK Kaleido Plus. Apart from the new branding, the print color display based device also arrives with various improvements.

As per a GoodEReader report, the Kaleido Plus offers brighter colors, which is thanks to its new printing pattern that brings the color filter closer to the ink layer. Furthermore, the color gamut has also been increased by over three times. This was enabled due to the improved front light illumination, which scatters lightless to offer better color saturation. In other words, the text is also crisper cause of the way the CFA produces white and black. For those unaware, the Kaleido Plus is the latest generation of print color display technology.

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The Kaleido Plus also sports a 7.8 inch display, which is larger than the 6 inch variant from the first generation. The company is expected to launch the new iteration soon. Johnson Lee, E INK CEO stated that “We took our customer’s feedback from our initial launch, and incorporated it into this upgrade, bringing a new level of color saturation to our color devices, and we look forward Kaleido Plus being adopted in the eTextbook market in the future.”

He further added that “We are happy to expand our product line of color devices, presenting a new 7.8-inch PocketBook InkPad Color e-reader with updated Kaleido Plus,” said Evgeniy Zaitsev, Chief Sales, and Marketing Officer, PocketBook. “The world’s market of eContent is growing in terms of volume and diversity. There is more and more eContent with illustrations which require color, like comics and books for children, non-fiction and periodicals.”

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OnePlus Band adds support for Google Fit synchronization

The OnePlus Band is the brand’s first fitness tracker. It is basically a rebranded OPPO Band. The product was announced in India in January and it is exclusive to the region. Two months after its release, the fitness tracker finally adds support for Google Fit.

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The OnePlus Band connects with Android smartphones via a companion app called OnePlus Health. This application lacked support to synchronize with third-party apps at launch. But not anymore.

With the release of OnePlus Health v1.3.2, users of the OnePlus Band can finally sync their data with Google Fit. This option in the app can be found with the name ‘Link to Google Fit’.

Anyway, according to Android Police, there is a bug with sleep data synchronization. Perhaps, OnePlus will be fixing it in the next update of the OnePlus Health application.

Unlike other OnePlus products, the OnePlus Band has received poor reviews from the media. One of the cons is incompatibility with third-party apps. Thankfully, the company has responded to it by adding support for Google Fit.

However, to fix inaccurate readings and improve battery life, the brand needs to tweak its algorithm. We believe OnePlus can fix these mishaps to some extent since it is known for rolling out multiple OTA updates for its smartphones dedicated to fixes and improvements.

 

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AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on Xiaomi Vertical Wireless Charger, 20W. The charger which generally retails at around $30 is now available for $19.79 only.

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Xiaomi Vertical Wireless Charger, 20W is designed with a dual functional mode that works as a charger and a stand. The charger works in both horizontal and vertical directions while charging. This means you can simply put it in landscape mode when watching a video and switch it back to portrait mode to take a video call or read a document. 

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Compatible with almost all Qi-enabled devices the device can also charge with a protective case with an effective distance of up to 4mm. With a smart foreign object detector and multiple safety features, the Xiaomi Vertical Wireless charger is a must-have for your home and office. 

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Xiaomi Vertical Wireless Charger works on USB-C Port and comes with an anti-slip silicone mat. The charging stand which usually retails for $30 is available for $19.79 only with free delivery via AliExpress Standard Shipping. This offer is valid only for the next two days. So get your vertical wireless charging stand asap.

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Dell launched a speckled variant of the G15 gaming laptop, first arrives in China

Dell has just launched a new G15 gaming laptop, which will first be available in China before launching in other regions across the globe. The laptop adopts an all new industrial design though the most notable feature might be its speckled paint job.

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Looking at the image the new gaming laptops arrive with paint flecks on the new body. Under the hood, the G15 uses a “low-VOC waterborne paint for a durable and environmentally conscious design.” The new laptop is available in multiple color variants including Spector Green with Speckles, Phantom Grey with Speckles, Dark Shadow Grey, and Obsidian Black.

Talking about its specifications, the gaming laptop is set to house an Nvidia RTX 3000 series graphics card that has “three performance options ranging up to 115W of TDP.” It sports a 15.6 inch display with support for up to 360Hz high refresh rate. As per official notes from the company, the laptop also features an improved thermal design that is based on Alienware technology, along with an optional 4 zone RGB keyboard that uses the AlienFX software for customization.

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The new Dell G15 laptop has just launched in China and starts from a price tag of 5,599 Yuan (roughly 860 US Dollars). Unfortunately, finer details regarding the higher end variants are currently unknown but the entry variant is confirmed to feature a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor along with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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The 4 in 1 wireless charging stand comes with an intelligent identification function that is compatible with almost all devices. This function helps to identify the required current for each device and provides a secure and stable current, thereby protecting your device. 

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The charging stand comes with a watch charging port (Apple watch only), a rotatable 3 – in 1 charging case with a Type C, Micro USB, and iOS port an earbud case charging socket, and a wireless charging stand. The wireless charging stand is compatible with almost all Qi-enabled devices and can even charge with an 8mm thick phone case.

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This Qi-enabled 4 in 1 charging station usually retails for $20. But for the next 2 days, AliExpress is selling this charging stand for $12.74 only. Additional discount coupons and free delivery are available for this product. 

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Global Smartphone production expected to see slight decline in Q1 2021: Report

The global smartphone production is expected to reach 342 million units in the first quarter of this year, which marks a 25 percent rise year on year but a slight decline of 6 percent quarter on quarter.

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According to a TrendForce report, the report arrives amid high sales of the iPhone 12 series in the last quarter, which also had Huawei drastically lose its market share due to US sanctions. Despite the decline, the quarter is estimated to record strong performance considering the first quarter usually sees a quarter on quarter decline of around 20 percent following the fourth and final quarter, which is usually the peak season of the year since demand falls.

The smartphone production for Q4 2020 is estimated to be around 364 million units, with Apple being expected to be the leader in terms of production volume. While the high end premium segment saw a decline in 2020, the Cupertino based giant still managed to push through “the headwinds and capture market share by introducing 5G models and adopting an aggressive pricing strategy,” as per the report.  Apple produced 77.6 million units of iPhones in Q4 2020, marking an 85 percent increase quarter on quarter.

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Furthermore, the company managed to retain its lead even in the first quarter of 2021, followed by Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi, Huawei, and Vivo, as per the report. Samsung is expected to see a decline of 14 percent during this period, with its smartphone shipments estimated to fall to 67 million units in Q4 2020. The primary reason for the decline was the launch of new iPhone models that dominated the holiday season. Although, we can expect the momentum to slow down for Apple following this quarter.

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TCL P725 Series 4K HDR smart TVs launched in India with a detachable camera and Android TV 11

As expected, TCL has officially launched the TCL P725 series of 4K HDR smart TVs in India. The highlights of these new televisions include a detachable camera, Android TV 11, MEMC, and more. Let us take a look at their specifications, price, and availability.

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TCL P725 Series Specifications and Features

The newly launched TCL P725 series includes a total of four models. All of them feature the exact same set of specs and only differ in sizes. Hence, based on their requirements, customers can either opt for a 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, or 65-inch variant.

These televisions sport an LED-backlit LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The display supports up to 60Hz refresh rate, up to 15ms input lag, MEMC, and micro dimming. Lastly, the screen covers over 75% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and supports HDR standards like HDR10 as well as Dolby Vision.

TCL P725 Series 4K HDR smart TV Built-in Camera

The TCL P725 series smart TVs flaunt a metal casing and premium design. They are powered by an unknown quad-core processor paired with an unknown dual-core GPU. They run Android TV 11 operating system with TCL Channel (content integration launcher like PatchWall on Xiaomi Mi TVs), Google Assistant (via remote control), Google Chromecast, Google Play Store, and all the popular streaming services available in India.

The USP (Unique Selling Proposition) of these televisions is the presence of a camera. The camera can be used for Google Duo video calls and other video conferences for office work as well as for family and friends. This camera has a shutter and it can be even detached when not in use.

On the connectivity front, these TVs support dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, ethernet (RJ45), AV, RF, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.1 with ARC/EARC, and 2 x HDMI 2.0. Lastly, for audio, the televisions come with 2 x 12W speakers (24W) with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD.

TCP P725 Series Pricing and Availability

The TCL P725 series will be sold in India at the following price tags.

  • TCL P725 43” – ₹41,990 ($576)
  • TCL P725 50” – ₹56,990 ($781)
  • TCL P725 55” – ₹62,990 ($864)
  • TCL P725 65” – ₹89,990 ($1,234)

The larger 65-inch variant will go on sale initially exclusively on Amazon India. The other models should be available in the coming weeks.

 

 

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OPPO Find X3 color options revealed by the company ahead of launch

OPPO‘s next-generation of flagship smartphones under its Find-series is all set to get officially launched in its home country China — the OPPO Find X3 series. The devices are set to go official tomorrow.

Now, just a day ahead of the official launch, the company has revealed the color options of the OPPO Find X3 series. It has confirmed that the phone will come in three colors — Mirror Black, Fog Blue, and Condensed White.

OPPO Find X3 Series Colors

The company is expected to launch two variants of the phone — Find X3 and Find X3 Pro. Ahead of the launch, OPPO has already started taking reservations of both the phones on its own online store, JD.com, and other Chinese retailers.

As for the design, the renders of the Find X3 Pro shows that it features a curved edge display with a hole-punch placed at the upper-left corner. There is a square-shaped camera housing on the backside, housing four sensors and an LED flash.

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OPPO Find X3 Colors

So far, it has been revealed that the OPPO Find X3 Pro has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display that supports 10-bit color depth. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, with up to 12GB of RAM. It could be coming with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging and 30W wireless charging.

In the camera department, it features a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. On the back side, there is a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera sensor, a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 13-megapixel telephoto periscope shooter, and a 5-megapixel micro lens.

On the other hand, the OPPO Find X3 is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset. It is likely to borrow many of its specifications and features from the Find X3 Pro model. To know for sure, we will have to wait for a few more hours.

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Europe aims to produce 20% of world’s semiconductor and build its first quantum computer

The European Union seeks to grow its presence in the semiconductor industry. It aims to produce 20 percent of the global output of cutting edge advanced semiconductors by the end of this decade, with the plans also including its first quantum computer in five years.

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According to a Reuters report, the move from the EU arrives as a part of its efforts to reduce its dependence on non European technologies. The EU plan titled 2030 Digital Compass arrives after the pandemic exposed the reliance of the union on key technologies owned by Chinese and American based companies. In the plan, the EU emphasized the importance of semiconductors, which are used in a wide range of industries and fields.

Semiconductors are used in connected cars, smartphones, IoT devices, and high performance computers, and artificial intelligence fields as well. The news also arrived as the world is suffering from one of the worst shortages of semiconductors, which has even led to automobile makers having to halt production due to lack of chips. As per the document from the EU, “It is our proposed level of ambition that by 2030 the production of cutting-edge and sustainable semiconductors in Europe including processors is at least 20% of world production in value.”

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In the plan, the EU also recommended investing in quantum technologies, saying that these could be a ‘game changer’ in developing new medicines and even speed up genome sequencing. The document also added that “It is our proposed level of ambition that by 2025, Europe will have the first computer with quantum acceleration paving the way for Europe to be at the cutting edge of quantum capabilities by 2030.”

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Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro+ has a unique 3D Explore function which helps it to conduct 3D visual navigation and intelligent route planning. Equipped with S-Cross 3D technology it can accurately avoid obstacles and collisions just like a self-driving vehicle and a photon level sensor, helps it to detect any obstacles in its surroundings resulting in anti-collision and anti-fall functions which are 10 times more accurate than any infrared sensors. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro+ 1

Fitted with a Cortex-A53 high-performance chip Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro+ can simultaneously locate the robot, plan the floor map and navigate through obstacles. With a 3000pa strong suction and Japanese high-tech brushless motors, the robot gives you a strong and neat suction leaving zero dirt behind. Additionally, an electronically controlled 250ml smart water tank helps to mop different types of floors like marble, tile, wood, etc, which at full capacity, can mop almost 160㎡ of the floor space. With a built-in 5200mAh large capacity battery that supports 180 minutes of standard cleaning and remote control function through the Mijia App, this robot vacuum cleaner is a one-stop solution for your daily cleaning and mopping needs. 

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Android 11 reportedly has the fastest adoption rate

Google’s Android mobile operating system is notorious for its slow adoption of newer version but that is now getting changed. As per the latest data from StatCounter, the latest Android 11 has the fastest adoption rate out of any Android version so far in the U.S.

As per the report, Google‘s Android 11 has more than 25 percent of the smartphones and tablets in the Android market as of this month, that too in just six months after the official release of this version of Android.

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However, Android 10 is still the most widely used version of the mobile operating system in the United States with more than 33 percent of the market share. Globally, it holds more than 41 percent market share.

Prior to this, Google had confirmed that the Android 10 was having the fastest adoption rate last year, signaling that Google and its partners are doing a much better job at rolling out the newer version.

Do note that the numbers related to the adoption of Android 11 is from a private research firm StatCounter and not the official numbers from Google. We expect the Mountain View-based tech giant to reveal the numbers in the coming months.

Google is currently working on a newer version of Android operating system — Android 12 and has already released the first Developer Preview. After a couple of developer previews and beta version, the stable version will be rolled out.

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Tesla and hundreds more face security breach, hackers gain access of Verkada security cameras

A small group of hackers has managed to cause a security breach, which has affected hundreds of businesses. This includes the popular electric vehicle maker Tesla after hackers gained access to surveillance cameras from Verkada.

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According to a Reuters report, the hacker group gained access to the live feed of the security cameras and even archived surveillance footage from hundreds of businesses. The group even managed to breach Tesla by gaining administrative access to the camera maker Verkada over the past two days, as per sources involved in the security breach incident. Tillie Kottmann, a Swedish software developer, shared screenshots on Twitter from inside a Tesla warehouse in California and an Alabama jail.

Kottman gained attention for finding security flaws in mobile applications and other systems. As per the software developer, the breach was to draw attention to the pervasive monitoring of people after having found login information for Verkada’s administrative tools publicly online earlier this week. Verkada has since acknowledged an intrusion and said that it has disabled all internal administrator accounts to prevent any unauthorized access.

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As per an official statement “Our internal security team and external security firm are investigating the scale and scope of this issue, and we have notified law enforcement.” Notably, the hacker group could have used its access to control the camera gear to access other parts of the company’s networks with Tesla and even software makers Cloudflare and Okta, as per Kottman.

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