Official teaser shows the Moto G10 Power is not a rebadged Moto G10

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Mar 6, 2021

Motorola India will unveil the Moto G10 Power and Moto G30 on Tuesday, March 9. There are reports that the former is a rebadge of the Moto G10 that launched in Europe last month due to their near-identical design. A new teaser from Motorola has now revealed that they are two different devices.

A tweet posted by the Motorola India account has revealed some of the key specs of the Motorola G10 Power and at the top of the list is the battery capacity. Unlike the Moto G10 which has a 5000mAh battery, the Moto G10 Power has a 6000mAh battery.

Wish you could explore more and binge-watch non-stop for longer hours? Well, your wish is our command with the brand-new #PowerfulAllRounder, #motog10power that comes with a powerful 6000 mAh Battery & more. Launching on 9th Mar, 12 PM on @Flipkart. https://t.co/1Wx1CWkDGa pic.twitter.com/lw07bkOa46

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) March 6, 2021

The promotional page put on Flipkart ahead of its release on Tuesday says owners will be able to stream music for 190 hours, play videos for 23 hours, or browse the web for 20 hours on a single charge.

It has also been revealed that the phone will have a 48MP quad-camera system that includes an ultrawide angle camera, a macro camera, and a depth sensor. The camera app will have a feature called Night Vision which is Motorola’s version of Night Mode for shooting in low-light. The Moto G10 Power will also have ThinkShield for Advanced Security and run a Near-Stock Version of Android 11 out of the box.

Now capture stunning photographs and also view them on a gorgeous display with the all-new #SolidAllRounder, #motog30. Stay tuned as it launches on 9th Mar, 12 PM on @Flipkart. https://t.co/1Wx1CWkDGa pic.twitter.com/oiVuwqylEp

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) March 6, 2021

Another tweet posted by the manufacturer reveals some of the key specs of the Moto G30 for India. It will have a 64MP quad-camera system and a 6.5-inch Max Vision 90Hz display, and just like the Moto G10 Power, the display has a waterdrop notch for the front-facing camera. It too will run a Near-Stock Version of Android 11 and have ThinkShield For Advanced Security.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro (Max) teardown shows 108MP camera, Z-axis vibration motor, & more

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Balaji S

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Mar 6, 2021

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 10 series in India and other Global markets on March 4. The sales of the devices are expected to begin Globally in a couple of days and from March 16 in India. Ahead of this, Xiaomi has released an official teardown of the Redmi Note 10 Pro/ Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

Redmi Note 10 Pro / Max Teardown — Credit: Xiaomi/YouTube

In the YouTube video, released by Xiaomi officially, the device being torn down is the Gradient Bronze variant of the Global Redmi Note 10 Pro. We already know that the device is the almost same as the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India.

The video begins with removing the back panel cover and showing the rear of the device. Here, we see three parts already- The top portion with processor, storage, camera, one of the dual speakers, battery at the center, and the bottom part.

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First, the top inside portion of the rear panel that has the camera and CPU cover, along with the side frame is removed. This also has the connection to the Arc side-fingerprint sensor. As we all know, the LED Flash is beside the camera setup and here, it looks like Xiaomi has soldered it onto the motherboard.

Moving on, we see the huge 108MP Samsung HM2 sensor along with ultra-wide, Telemacro, and depth sensor. Do note that all of them are placed separately and not as a single module. The top portion also has IR blaster, 3.5mm audio jack.

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At the center resides the single 16MP selfie camera which is revealed by turning the top portion of the arrangement. Speaking of which, the inverted top portion shows the CPU, LPDDR4x RAM, covered in metal plate, and SIM card tray.

Also, one of the Stereo speakers/receiving unit is actually fixed to the mid-frame and not the top portion we saw above. After, this, decoupling the battery from the center position shows us the manufacturer in detail. The rated 4,920mAh/Typical 5,020mAh Li-ion Polymer battery is made by China’s Sunwoda Electronics Co Ltd.,

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Last but not the least, we see the display and the bottom portion. Here, the bottom port has the other speaker, Type-C port, Z-Axis linear vibration motor, and is connected via a long ribbon cable to the motherboard.

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Giveaway: win 3 conico outdoor security cameras

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Mar 6, 2021

Gizmochina along with Conico is conducting 3 units of Conico Outdoor Security Camera as a giveaway gift to 3 lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win these amazing gifts.

Conico outdoor security camera supports 1080P video, and with IP66 waterproof feature. The camera comes with sound motion detection, supports night vision. It’s now available for $28 on Amazon.

How to enter this giveaway? Just follow this step:

First, please visit Gizmochina Youtube channel, and subscribe to Gizmochina’s Youtube channel.

The winner will be posted on Gizmochina’s twitter and Gizmochina’s Facebook, so please follow us on Twitter and Facebook, so that you don’t miss the winner announcement.

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1. The giveaway is an international giveaway.
2. We are not responsible for lost shipments.
3. We are not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur.
4. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway.
5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway ends.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

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New Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G Specs leak reveals distinction between the India and Global variant

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Balaji S

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Mar 6, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to launch a few more devices in the Xiaomi Mi 11 series. Among these, the ‘Mi 11 Lite’ has leaked considerably in the past. It is probably coming in 4G and 5G versions in the respective markets. Now, a new specs leak reveals the distinction between the Mi 11 Lite Global and India variants.

Live shots of Xiaomi M2101K9AG(Mi 11 Lite)

A leak by Xiaomiui Telegram channel reveals the details of the Mi 11 Lite 4G that could be launching in India and other global markets soon. The info that is probably obtained from a firmware code shows that the Mi 11 Lite 4G is codenamed ‘courbet’ with ‘courbet_global’ and ‘courbetin_india’ names for the respective regions.

A recent Google Play Console listing of the 5G variant showed that its codename could be ‘renoir’. Anyway, the leak says that the Mi 11 Lite 4G whose model number is M2101K9AG, will feature a 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display. This is a bit contradictory to the LCD panel that was rumored before.

Moving on, it says that the device will feature an SM7125-based CPU which is hinting at the Qualcomm chipset. If that’s the case, the Snapdragon 720G could run the show for the 4G variant. This is a 2.3GHz processor and was also spotted on the settings of a recent Live images leak.

For cameras, the Mi 11 Lite 4G is expected to feature a Triple-camera setup and the design could be similar to the Xiaomi Mi 11. However, this isn’t confirmed yet. The sensors, on the other hand, are expected to be the 64MP primary lens(could be Samsung GW2 sensor).

Additionally, the new leaks say the Global variant would get the ‘macro’ lens while the Indian version would opt for a ‘depth’ sensor(could be 5MP sensors). We can expect the second sensor to be a 0.6x 8MP ultra-wide lens.

Other specs of the 4G variant include a 4,250mAh battery with 33W wired and reverse charging support, MIUI 12/12.5, black, blue, and pink colors, 6/8GB RAM, 64/128GB storage, Wi-Fi 5GHz, and Bluetooth 5.1.

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Samsung Galaxy M51 is the first Galaxy M series device to get One UI Core 3.1 (Android 11) update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 6, 2021

The Galaxy M51 was the most-expensive Galaxy M series smartphone up until Galaxy M62 was released a few days back. This handset debuted with One UI Core 2.1 based on Android 10. Months after its release, Samsung is now rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 core update for this phone.

Unlike many Samsung budget smartphones, the Galaxy M51 did not receive the One UI Core 2.5 update. It also did not get the One UI Core 3.0 (Android 11) update. Instead, the South Korean tech giant is updating it directly to One UI Core 3.1.

In other words, the Galaxy M51 is the first Galaxy M series smartphone to get the One UI 3.1 Core update based on Android 11.

According to SamMobile, the update for this device is currently live in Russia with firmware version M515FXXU2CUB7. Apart from bringing Android 11 and new features, the latest system update for the Galaxy M51 also bumps up the security patch level to March 2021.

Right now, the software build is being pushed in batches, and therefore, it may take time to reach every unit in the country. Also, we can expect Samsung to extend the availability of this update to more regions in the coming days.

Anyway, if you happen to own this handset, then head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether your phone has received the OTA update yet.

realme X7 and X7 Pro will get Android 11 beta update only in Q2 2021 in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 6, 2021

Earlier last month, realme launched the realme X7 series in India consisting of two smartphones, namely realme X7 and realme X7 Pro. Despite getting released in February 2021, these phones debuted with realme UI based on Android 10. Now, a month after their announcement, the brand has finally revealed when these handsets will be updated to Android 11 (realme UI 2.0).

Both the realme X7 and realme X7 Pro sold in India are 5G smartphones powered by MediaTek SoCs. The former is a rebranded realme V15 5G, whereas the latter is the original device that was released in China last year.

These phones start at ₹19,999 and go up to ₹29,999. In other words, they are expensive than the Indian smartphone market’s average ASP. But that’s fine as these devices not only offer 5G but also other goodies.

However, India does not have 5G networks. Even if the latest mobile networks go live by the end of 2021, it may take years to reach most parts of the country. Hence, buyers of the realme X7 series will need to hold on to their handset for a long time.

But the problem is that realme X7 and realme X7 Pro may not get software support for that long. According to the updated realme UI 2.0 update timeline, these devices will start receiving Android 11 beta builds only in Q2 2021.

So that could be anytime from April to June. This means the stable update will be rolling out even later. Considering these factors, we can expect realme to provide one more major update in the form of Android 12 (or realme UI 3.0).

Hence, basically, users only get to experience a single new Android release. Hopefully, realme or any other brands for that matter stop launching new smartphones with older software.

realme narzo 20 is only the second realme phone to get Android 11 stable update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 6, 2021

Chinese smartphone maker realme unveiled realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in September 2020. Just like the previous iteration, the new version of the band’s mobile software is basically a tweaked variant of the latest ColorOS 11. The company’s realme narzo 20 is one of the many eligible devices for this update. It has now finally begun to get the stable release.

Although realme has been seeding realme UI 2.0 beta builds to select eligible handsets since last September, only a single phone called realme X50 Pro 5G is on the stable build. But not anymore.

Because the brand has finally started rolling out realme UI 2.0 stable build for the realme narzo 20. Hence, this device has now become only the second realme smartphone to get the Android 11 stable update in India. For those unaware, this phone has been receiving beta builds since late November 2020.

It’s sad that though realme offers some good hardware for affordable price tags, the company’s software support is subpar. One of the firm’s old handset known as realme C2 got its Android 10 (realme UI) update only recently.

But credit where credit’s due, realme is good at proving security patches, unlike Xiaomi. The latter, however, is much better at supporting its devices for over a long time with multiple MIUI and Android updates even for budget models.

That said, the realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) stable update for realme narzo 20 comes with build number RMX2193_11.C.06. The update is currently rolling out in batches for users on the latest beta release as well as select stable channel users who are on build version RMX2193_11.A.25.

The update may take time to reach your unit. But you can head over to Settings > Software Update to check whether your phone has received it yet.

OPPO Reno5 K pricing confirmed, goes on sale from today

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 6, 2021

OPPO announced the OPPO Reno5 K smartphone in China on Feb. 25 in China. At that time, the company did not confirm its pricing and availability. The Reno5 K has finally gone on sale in China starting from today. It has arrived with a starting price of 2,699 Yuan (~$415).

OPPO Reno5 K pricing

The OPPO Reno5 K variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$415) and 2,999 Yuan (~$461) in China. The handset is now listed for purchase through multiple Chinese retailer platforms such as OPPO China’s online store, Tmall, JD.com, and so on. It comes in two color options such as Green Breeze and, Starry Dream, and Night Black.

OPPO Reno5 K specifications

The OPPO Reno5 K has a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a punch-hole design. It supports FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The OPPO Reno5 K is driven by the Snapdragon 750G chipset with LPPDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It has a 4,300mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. It boots to Android 11 OS and ColorOS 11.

The Reno5 K has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Its quad-camera setup has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The OPPO Reno5 K is a new chipset version of the Snapdragon 765G powered Reno5 5G smartphone that debuted back in December 2020 in China.

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OPPO A94 for ~$299 brings 6.43-inch display, Helio P95, 48MP quad cameras, and 30W fast charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 6, 2021

OPPO has silently launched a new A-series smartphone called the OPPO A94 in UAE. The smartphone is now listed on OPPO UAE’s website with full specifications.

OPPO A94 specifications and features

The OPPO A94 has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a hole-punch design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a regular refresh rate of 60Hz, up to 180Hz touch sampling rate, 409ppi pixel density, and 92 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, and 430nits brightness. The phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.80 percent. It sports a slim profile of 7.8 grams and weighs 172 grams.

The OPPO A94 has a front camera of 32-megapixel that supports features like time-lapse, selfie beautification, night mode, and portrait mode. It can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps with EIS support. The large-size camera island placed on the backside of the device has a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with 119-degree FOV, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. The rear cameras offer features like portrait mode, time-lapse, portrait mode, panorama, night mode, EIS, 4K video shooting at 30fps, and 1080p slow-motion videos at 120fps.

The MediaTek Helio P95 chipset along with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM fuels the OPP A94. The phone ships with 128 GB of UFS 2.0 storage and it has a microSD card slot. The device is backed by a 4,310mAh battery that supports 30W VOOC Charge fast charging. The OPPO A94 runs on ColorOS 11.1 based Android 11 OS. It offers other features such as dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The OPPO A94 is expected to get rebranded as OPPO Reno5 F in some markets like Kenya. In India, the same device is expected to launch as an F19 series phone on March 8.

OPPO A94 price and availability

Multiple e-commerce sites in UAE including Amazon UAE has listed the OPPO A94 for AED 1,099 (~$299). It comes in two colors like Fluid Black and Fantasy Purple.

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Xiaomi Mi 10S moniker appears in multiple listings at JD, likely to launch this month

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 6, 2021

Last month, three Xiaomi devices with model numbers M2012J2SC, M2012K11AC, and M2012K11C at TENAA and 3C certification platforms. The M2012K11AC and M2012K11C have already gone official as the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro, respectively. It is speculated that the M2012J2SC may launch this month a new version of the Xiaomi Mi 10 handset from last year. Some reports claimed that the device may go official with the Xiaomi Mi 10S moniker. Multiple listings of the Mi 10S have appeared on JD.com, which indicates that the device may arrive with the rumored moniker.

None of the listings of the Xiaomi Mi 10S are official, meaning they are from third-party retailers. JD.com is known for listing upcoming smartphones with a placeholder image having a red-colored cloth over a phone. None of the listings have the specifications of the Mi 10S.

The TENAA images of the alleged Mi 10S revealed that it will borrow its front design from the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G and its rear appearance from the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. As far as specs are concerned, it is said to arrive with the Snapdragon 870. Recently, the handset was spotted with an SD870 chip and 8 GB of RAM at the Geekbench benchmarking platform.

The 3C appearance of the purported Xiaomi MI 10S revealed that it may carry support for 33W fast charging. The TENAA listing revealed that it has a 6.67-inch display, a 4,680mAh rated battery, and Android 11 OS. The display features curved edges and a hole-punch at the top-left corner. Rumors are rife that its other specs could be identical to the Mi 10 5G.

Xiaomi MI 10 5G specifications

Debuted back in February 2020, the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 20-megapixel and its rear camera setup has a 108-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth. It is backed by a 4,780mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It features Snapdragon 865, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.0 storage, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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Amazfit T-Rex Pro pricing and hands-on video leaked ahead of launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 6, 2021

Huami‘s premium sports watch, the Amazfit T-Rex may get a successor soon. The successor which will bear the moniker Amazfit T-Rex Pro has been the subject of a couple of leaks in recent times driving speculations that the launch is imminent. A comprehensive unboxing video of the T-Rex Pro has now appeared on YouTube.

Also, a screenshot of the official Amazfit EU listing for the T-Rex Pro that is yet to go live has leaked on Twitter. The wearable device will be sold for €169,90. The T-Rex is presently listed on Amazfit website for €139,90.

The video shows the T-Rex Pro still retains the same packaging as well as design as its predecessor. The Pro version however, is said to feature a newer BioTracker 2 PPG sensor and a higher waterproof rating. Recall that the T-Rex has a waterproof rating of 5ATM but the T-Rex Pro rating is 10ATM which means the watch is truly waterproof and good for most watersports like swimming, sailing and snorkeling in shallow water.

Other specifications include a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with a resolutionof 360 x 360p and 277PPI. The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 as well as an oleophobic coating. It also comes with a 3-axis acceleration sensor, 3-axis gyroscope,
Geomagnetic sensor, Altimeter, GPS, and now, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo navigation systems. It equally supports Bluetooth 5.0 BLE.

We also expects the T-Rex Pro to run on a new operating system based on RTOS. Under the hood, there is a 390mAh battery. On the T-Rex, Huami claims it offer up to 20 days of battery life on a single charge. With the software improvements, we expect the battery life to be longer.

An earlier leak suggests the upcoming smartwatch will be available in three colors – black, gray, and green. We think the camouflage version looked cool and Huami won’t likely skip that.

You can check the hands-on video below before it gets pulled down.

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Alleged specs of the Snapdragon 775 chipset leaked showing a 5nm build

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 6, 2021

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 765 and 765G as upper mid-range chipsets used on models such as the OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G, Redmi K30, OnePlus Nord, Pixel 5, ZTE Blade 20 Pro, and Vivo V20 Pro among others. There are indications that the US fabless chipmaker is working on a Snapdragon 775 chipset.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 — Qualcomm chip with logo

Some details of the Snapdragon 775 and 775G were reportedly spotted in a group chat on the Telegram forum Xiaomiui (via). A list purported to contain the specifications of the Snapdragon 775 and 775G was shared in the group showing the chipsets will be manufactured using the current 5nm process.

The Snapdragon 775 series is not new in the rumor mill. Last year, it was rumored that the chipset will be manufactured using the 6nm process. The chip was even tipped to feature onboard the Redmi K40 in Q4 2020. The Redmi K40 was released recently and didn’t feature the Snapdragon 775.

The 5nm build process, if true, will offer faster and more power-efficient performance compared to the 7nm build which the Snapdragon 765 series utilized. The 5nm process is only utilized by the Snapdragon 800-series and that will bring the SD775 closer in terms of performance and power efficiency.

We can’t vouch for the authenticity of these details but XDA’s sources say the sheet looks like a genuine slide from an internal Qualcomm document but appears to be an outdated version. Thus, it is possible Qualcomm may have effected a change in the name considering how the Snapdragon 888 moniker took us all by surprise.

There are rumours that the Snapdragon 775 may be used on the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. The smartphone is expected to launch any moment from now. So, we may not have to wait for too long before the chipset is announced.

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Vertu Ayxta Fold 5G foldable phone launched in China as a rebadged Royole Flexpai 2

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 6, 2021

Fans of foldable smartphones have something to be excited about, with the release of the Vertu Ayxta Fold 5G. Vertu is well known for its luxury customizations and it has taken that craft to foldable phones.

The Ayxta Fold 5G is merely a customized version of the Royole Flexpai 2. It retains the original design and specs lineup of the Flexpai 2 includng the Snapdragon 865 chip, but sees some changes including a new operating system, leather-covered back cover, and a number of fashionable additions to make the phone a fashion statement. It could well be an important part of the accessories of the fashionista.

But it comes at a high price. The Vertu Ayxta Fold 5G is listed on Jingdong (JD.com) in China for over 45,000 Yuan (about $7,000), which is well on the high end of the spectrum.

This foldable luxury smartphone has the same general specifications at par with a number of quite less expensive models which include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB internal storage, a 7.8 inches display screen, and others. The Vertu Ayxta Fold 5G has a 64 MP main camera and a 32 MP selfie cam.

The justification for the cost of the luxury smartphone may just be because it could serve as a fashion accessory for its users. However, the critical components of the smartphone including an operating system based on Android 10 could be a reason why a few may stay away from having it.

It remains to be seen how the Chinese high-end fashionable segment would react to the entry of the Ayxta Fold 5G into the market.

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India scores massive growth in wearable shipments in 2020, IDC report shows

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 5, 2021

In a clear indication of significant growth, driven by the increasing acceptance of earwear devices and upgrades to watches from wrist bands globally, the Indian smart wearables market has eclipsed its 2019 performance by posting a stronger result for 2020.

These are indeed good times for the wearables market in India, as a recent report from IDC indicated that the segment witnessed an overall estimated growth of about 144% in 2020 from the previous year, 2019. This was due to shipments of over 36 million units abroad.

The IDC report also hinted that earwear device shipments more than tripled from 2019 due mainly to their popular use for virtual meetings and other e-learning processes, and this accounted for a huge chunk (83.6%) of the total. This is equivalent to over 30 million unit shipments in 2020.

The report puts domestic firm BoAt as the top producer of wearables with higher shipments (33.3%), followed by Samsung with 14.5%.

Wristbands experienced a steep decline of 34.3% from 2019, due mainly to the rising popularity of alternative watches. Xiaomi and Realme are the leaders in this segment.

On the other hand, Watches saw a 139.3% growth above the 2019 numbers, with 2.6 million shipments. Noise and Realme are the leaders in the watch segment of the market.

The last quarter recorded the biggest quarterly figures for wearables in India. Overall, an estimated 15.2 million units were shipped in Q4 of 2020, thereby outclassing its 2019 performance by 198.2%. This was the first quarter when shipments of watches exceeded a million units (1.3 million units were shipped).In his outlook review of the Indian wearables market, Jaipal Singh, an executive at IDC India said that the year 2020 saw a fundamental shift in the audio segment from wired to wireless devices, with further development expected along the same line in 2021, as an enhanced audio experience has become the centerpiece for OEMs.

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Realme 8 Pro appears on FCC with a 4500mAh battery and 65W charging support

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 5, 2021

It is also confirmed that Realme has got the Realme 8 and 8 Pro smartphones in the works. The company already shared a couple of teasers which gave us an idea of what to expect on the Realme 7 series successor. The Realme 8 Pro has now appeared on FCC’s website to shed more light on the device.

According to the FCC listing, the Realme 8 Pro 4G, listed as Realme RMX3081, will arrive with a 4500mAh battery as well as 65W fast charging suppport. Earlier on, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth had hinted that the vanilla Realme 8 will pack a bigger 5000mAh battery with 30W Dart Charge. Although the 8 Pro has a smaller battery, it features faster charging which will ensure you don’t stay out of juice for too long.

The 65W charging support shown on the FCC document is consistent with the specs for the company’s SuperDart chargers. Again, the battery configuration is similar to that of last year’s Realme 7 Pro. If we should rely on that, then the device will charge from zero to full charge in just 34 minutes while just 10 minutes charging will deliver up to 43% battery capacity.

Realme recently coonfirmed the camera specification of the Reame 8 Pro 4G and the main highlight is the 108MP Samsung HM2 1/1.52″ primary sensor from last year which will be onboard. The sensor will have support for 9-in-1 pixel binning and ISOCELL Plus. The camera is positioned to output superb images that have well-balanced overall exposure with vivid colors and sharp details in both bright and dark conditions thanks to a new Smart-ISO feature.

The smartphone is also expected to run Realme UI 2.0 out of the box which is based on Android 11 OS. It is also rumoured that the 8 Pro 4G will be powered by a Snapdragon 730G.

We still don’ know when Realme will officially unveil the 8-seires. However, we expect an announcement to that effect soon.

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After Galaxy Buds Live, Samsung Galaxy Buds+ TWS gets the ‘Auto Switching’ via Firmware update

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Balaji S

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Mar 5, 2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ wireless earbuds is getting a new firmware update. And as Tizenhelp reports, the update adds multiple features of the Galaxy Buds Pro TWS to the yesteryear Buds+.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ is getting the update with firmware version R175XXU0AUB3. Weighing about 1.4MB in size, the update brings the following features to the Galaxy Buds+:

Changelog:

Auto Switching
Buds control menu is added to the Bluetooth setting
improved system stability and readability.

As you can see above, the star feature of the changelog is the ‘Auto Switching’. As the name suggests, this feature will enable intelligent switching across devices with respect to the scenarios.

However, do note that it works well only with Galaxy ecosystem products. The Galaxy Buds Pro had this feature at launch and it is appreciable that Samsung is bringing it to the older Galaxy Buds+ wireless earbuds. Also, the feature is said to currently support only the devices running One UI 3.1 version.

This is not the first earbuds that are getting a feature from the latest ones. Recently, Samsung has updated the Galaxy Buds Live and its firmware version is R180XXU0AUB5 and weighs about 2MB.

Coming back, apart from the Auto Switching, the Galaxy Buds+ is also getting a Buds menu control on the Bluetooth settings. As a result of this, users can now control its options right from the settings menu and not wanting to peek at the Galaxy wearable app every time.

It’s also worth noting that the Galaxy Buds+ doesn’t get the hearing aid functionality that the Buds Live got along with the Auto Switching. To delve into these features, you will have to update the Galaxy Buds+ to the latest firmware mentioned above.

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OPPO Find X3 Live image leaked, could start at 5,499 yuan($847) in China

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Balaji S

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Mar 5, 2021

There is still a week’s time for the launch of the OPPO Find X3 series but the devices’ specs and features have already been leaked. Now, China starting price and live image of the Find X3 have been leaked.

OPPO Find X3 Pro renders Credit: WinFuture.de/Roland Quandt

As spotted by Abhishek Yadav, two Weibo users have posted the updates(Live image, starting Price) for the OPPO Find X3 series. As you can see below, the Find X3 teaser appears on an e-commerce app, and on the microsite, the Starting price in China is quoted as 5,499 yuan($847).

This when converted, works out to be about €709 euros which is falling in line with the early price leak for Europe. Now, we aren’t sure if this is for the bottom-most Find X3 Neo or the Find X3 / X3 Pro.

This is because the top-of-the-line OPPO Find X3 Pro is expected to start around €1000 in Europe and go all the way up around €1200(€1149 for the 256GB variant). Although, China’s pricing could be competitive, and hence, wait for the official word to know the final prices.

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Moving on, another Weibo user has posted an alleged Live image of the OPPO Find X3 in Blue color. He mentions the device as the Find X3 but the images are similar to the Find X3 Pro whose official renders were revealed by Roland Quandt a few days back.

There are reports that OPPO is said to unveil a Snapdragon 870 powered OPPO Find X3 in China and this could carry the same looks as the Find X3 Pro. In that case, the device is likely to share some specs from the ‘Pro’ variant.

If you aren’t aware of the specs and features of the OPPO Find X3 series, you can read our coverage on the same.

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Razer launches the Anzu smart glasses integrated with truly wireless audio

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 5, 2021

Razer continues to blaze the trail in terms of innovation. The company has just announced its latest smart glasses dubbed Razer Anzu smart glasses. The glasses come integrated with audio speakers just like those of Bose and Amazon.

The Razer Anzu smart glasses are more than just ordinary glasses just like the name suggests even though it performs as an anti-blue light or sunglasses with 99 percent UV protection. The clear glasses offer up to 35 per cent blockage against blue light while the sunglasses protect against Ultraviolet rays as stated.

The Razer Anzu uses a truly wireless design which sees it come with two audio speakers that are independent of each other and don’t need to be connected to each other. The design allows for improved comfort and flexibility. Interestingly, you will have to charge both temples at the same time. Razer included pogo pins on each of the temples.

Razer is also partnering with Lensabl to give a 15 percent discount to Anzu buyers who would want to use the frame for their prescription lenses. Each of the speakers is fitted with a 16mm driver. The temples each come with touch-responsive tap gestures controls on either temple that will let you change tracks, answer calls, or activate a voice assistant. The Anzu glasses carry an IPX4 water resistance rating which means they can handle splashes but not heavy rainfall. Razer says it has cut Bluetooth latency down to 60ms.

The Anzu glasses come with a Bluetooth latency of 60ms and automatically power down when folded shut. This is a power-saving feature and when it is opened again, it pairs with the last device. The battery supports up to five hours of continuous playback and the sound is loud as well. It also comes with a leatherette case that is equipped with a magnetic latch and flap for storing the charging cable or extra lenses.

The Anzu smart glasses carry a price tag of $199.99 and available in rectangular and round frames. It is up for grabs from Razer.com and physical RazerStore locations.

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Super Deal: Buy Alfawise Sonic Electric Toothbrush for $16.99 (Additional $1 Coupon)

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Mar 5, 2021

Gearbest is giving out Alfawise SG – 949 Sonic electric toothbrush for $16.99 with an additional $1 discount via coupon code: GBSG9490508 (Original Price $19.88).

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Alfawise SG Sonic Toothbrush at $16.99 @ Gearbest

Alfawise Electric Sonic toothbrush brings you a unique and innovative brushing experience. This advanced sonic toothbrush comes with a vibration frequency of 4000 sonic strokes per minute and a 2-minute smart timer. The mini head made with high-quality DuPont nylon bristles helps to clean the hard-to-reach areas and 5 optional brushing modes like white, clean, polish, massage, etc help to meet your different dental care needs.

The electric toothbrush comes with a simple USB interface charging and can last up to 25 days with one single charge. The light and compact design make it easy to carry in your pouch or travel case.

Alfawise SG – 949 Sonic electric toothbrush which usually retails at $19.88 is now available for $16.99 at Gearbest. Also, an additional $1 discount can be availed by using the coupon code: GBSG9490508. The abovementioned offers are for shipments from the CN warehouse and additional delivery charges may be applicable for the same.

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

Indian Telecom giant Reliance Jio prepping an affordable laptop ‘JioBook’ for the masses: Report

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Balaji S

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Mar 5, 2021

Reliance Jio is working on a number of products in addition to strengthening its network in India. Apart from working on a budget smartphone in partnership with Google, it is reportedly prepping an Android laptop for the masses.

In an exclusive report, XDADevelopers say that Reliance Jio is working on a laptop with cellular connectivity. Apparently, it could launch as the JioBook and run Google’s Android OS. Jio’s partnership with Google goes a long way from 2020 and beyond. The Alphabet-owned company has already invested in the Jio Platforms Ltd for a 7.73% equity stake.

Additionally, it is working with the Jio to develop a $50 Android smartphone for the Indian market. Coming back, according to evidences found on an early firmware, the OS on the JioBook may be called JioOS.

Unlike early talks, the laptop’s CPU seems to be based on ARM-platform and the current prototype is said to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset. The development for this seems to have begun in Sep. 2020 and Jio is partnering with China’s Bluebank Communication technology.

And talking about the EVT design shown above, although the test version has a keyboard with a ‘Windows’ function key, it could get replaced in the final version. This is because the Snapdragon 665 isn’t on the list of “Windows 10 on ARM” supported Qualcomm chipsets.

Reliance Jio’s ‘JioBook’ Laptop – Specs(Expected)

Talking about cellular connectivity, the Snapdragon X12 modem on the Snapdragon 665 could help Jio spread the ‘always-connected’ 4G LTE tagline and sell the laptops & expand its network more.

As for specs, the product, which is currently in the EVT stage(Engineering Validation Test), reportedly has a display with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels(HD-display), 2GB/4GB LPDDR4x RAM, and 32GB eMMC and 64GB eMMC 5.1 storage.

The company seems to be opting for the cheaper components like Samsung‘s combined mobile DRAM and NAND chips. This could be a step to price the laptop very low and make it affordable for everyone.

Either way, other possible specs include HDMI port, Qualcomm audio chip(could be for 3.5mm audio/mic & speaker), 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3-axis accelerometer.

JioBook Software

As mentioned above, the firmware reveals that the JioBook test version ran a version of Android 10 OS. Also, to cut down the cost of licensing, the JioBook might skip pre-installing the Google Apps but will likely be loaded with JioStore, JioMeet, JioPages, and more.

The report says that evidences of Microsoft apps like Microsoft Teams, Edge, and Office were also spotted on the test version. This suggests that Jio might be targeting the productivity and business segment too.

Talking about the launch, the EVT is said to transition into the PVT(Production Validation Test) by April and the JioBook laptop will likely be unveiled in India in May. In that case, we are sure to get more details in the coming months.

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