Xiaomi has been teasing several features of the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series of devices. Ahead of the March 4 launch(India & Global), the company has confirmed that the series will feature a 108MP camera sensor.
The company, took to Twitter to confirm the camera feature on the Redmi Note 10 series. It says that the series will bring the first 108MP flagship camera. Assuming that the series will have two or more devices, it is likely that the Redmi Note 10 Pro/ Pro Max will have the flagship camera(could be Samsung’s HM1 sensor).
The company’s only other device to feature a 108MP camera in the affordable segment is the Mi 10i 5G. Either way, it looks like the 108MP game has finally trickled down to the budget devices. This is because realme has teased its own version of the 108MP camera sensor a few hours ago, and it could be on the realme 8 series.
The Redmi Note 10 series is expected to switch over to the AMOLED panel this time. Last year, the company brought the IPS LCD on the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. It didn’t even have the support for a higher refresh rate.
However, the latest hands-on leak reveals that the non-Pro Redmi Note 10 will feature a centered punch-hole AMOLED display. This means that the highest model in the series will definitely feature it.
The top-of-the-line variant in the series is expected to be a 5G device. Rumors say that it could be a Snapdragon 768G 5G chipset but there is no confirmation so far. Let’s wait for more details in the coming days.
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Gearbest is giving out this fantastic deal on TICWRIS GTX Men’s Fitness Band. The smart band which usually retails at around $48 is available for the next 24 hours at $35.99 only.
This ultra-modern smart band comes with a 1.91-inch huge touch display that looks super sexy on your wrist and the full touch colour screen helps you to see your health data with just a glance. Equipped with in-built multi-sports modes like running, walking, mountaineering, cycling etc this fitness band is perfect to track your workout and other activities. General functions like Heart rate and Blood pressure monitor and a pedometer gives you real-time data of your health parameters and helps you to stay active and healthy. With Bluetooth 5.0 you can connect this smart band to both your Android (5.1 or above) and iOS (9.0 or above) devices and the IP68 certification makes it a perfect addition to your swim gear.
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The Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ were also announced today. These two are priced higher than the Redmi K40 thanks to their more powerful chipset and better cameras.
Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ design
The Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ feature a similar design to the Redmi K40. However, the rear camera housing is bigger and the color finish is different.
Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ specs
The Redmi K40 Pro models have the same 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED display as the Redmi K40. The refresh rate and touch sampling rate are also unchanged from 120Hz and 360Hz respectively. Their displays get an A+ rating from DisplayMate
The two phones have a Snapdragon 888 processor which is paired with 12GB of RAM for the Redmi K40 Pro+ and 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM on the Redmi K40 Pro. The storage capacity is 256GB for the Pro+ model while the Pro model is available in 128GB and 256GB variants.
You get the same 4520mAh battery with support for 33W fast charge which Xiaomi claims is as fast as traditional 55W fast charging. It also has support for Quick Charge 3.0+ and USB PD 3.0.
The two phones have stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, NFC, an IR blaster, and an X-axis linear motor. All models of the Redmi K40 series also have an IP53 rating and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The pro models have support for Bluetooth 5.2 and WiFi 6E.
Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ cameras
The cameras are distinguishing features between the three models. The Pro+ model has a 108MP f/1.75 Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor with a 7P lens as its main rear camera. It has a 1/1.52” sensor size with 9-in-1 pixel binning and a 2.1 µm pixel size.
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The Redmi K40 Pro’s own primary camera is a 64MP f/1.89 sensor with a 1/1.7” sensor size, a 1.6 µm pixel size, and a 6P lens. It can record in 8K like the 108MP sensor of the Pro+ model. The other two rear cameras on the pro model phones are an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and a 5MP telephoto camera. You also get a 20MP front-facing camera that can record in 1080p and in slow-motion.
Price and Availability
The Redmi K40 Pro+ is priced at ¥3,699 (~$573) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB version. It is available in
The prices for the Redmi K40 Pro which comes in three configurations are listed below:
6GB RAM + 128GB = ¥2799 (~$434)
8GB RAM + 128GB = ¥2999 (~$465)
8GB RAM + 256GB = ¥3299 (~$511)
Both phones are available in three colors – Black, Blue, and White. Pre-orders are live for all three phones ahead of the first sale on March 4.
At the Redmi K40 series launch event, Xiaomi’s sub-brand also announced three other products, namely RedmiBook Pro 14/15, Redmi MAX TV 86”, and Redmi AirDots 3. Let’s take a look at the brand’s second large-sized television in this post.
Redmi MAX TV 86” Specifications and Features
As the name suggests, the second television model in the Redmi MAX series flaunts an 86-inch LED-backlit LCD panel with a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels (4K) and a 120Hz refresh rate. For those unaware, last year’s 98-inch TV does not have any high refresh rate but it features MEMC, which is present on the newer model as well.
Also, the screen supports 10-bit color, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, and covers 92% of the DCI-P3 color gamut with color accuracy of ΔE ≦2. It also has the usual 178° viewing angle.
Further, the TV is powered by an unknown chipset with a quad-core CPU (ARM Cortex-A73), ARM Mali-G52 MC1 GPU, 2GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage. As for software, it runs MIUI for TV 3.0, which includes content integration and smart features like Xiao Ai voice assistant and more.
As for connectivity and ports, the television sports dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, Infrared, 2 X USB Type-A, AV, ATV/DTMB, S/PDIF, Ethernet, and 3 x HDMI. One of the three HDMI ports is v2.1 with support for 120Hz VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). Hence, users can connect their Sony PS5 or Microsoft Xbox Series X to experience 4K 120Hz gaming.
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Lastly, talking about audio, the TV comes with 2 x 12.5 speakers to deliver a maximum sound output of 25W. These speakers also support Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD.
Redmi MAX TV 86” Pricing and Availability
Redmi has priced the Redmi MAX TV 86” at ¥7,999 ($1,239). It will be available for purchase in China, starting from March 4. There’s no word on international availability.
If you are interested in getting a cheap large-sized Xiaomi television outside China, the company recently announced a QLED TV called Mi TV Q1 75” in Europe.
Xiaomi brought the Mi 11 Globally on February 8 after its initial launch in China. And as stated, the company has finally launched the 2021 flagship in several markets of South East Asia- Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Xiaomi Mi 11- Left to Right- Midnight Grey, Cloud White, Horizon Blue Colors
Xiaomi Mi 11 Thailand Price, Offers, Availability
Xiaomi Mi 11 comes in Thailand comes in two variants- 8GB RAM, and 128/256GB storage. Both the variants get two color options- Horizon Blue, and Midnight Grey. You can take a look at the prices below:
8GB + 128GB – 21,990 baht($729)
8GB + 256GB – 23,990 baht($795)
The pre-orders for the Mi 11 will begin from tomorrow i.e, February 26 at 0:00 local time, and runs till March 12 while the shipping starts the next day(March 13).
You can get the device from on AIS, Dtac, True, Lazada, Shopee, JD Central, This shop, BaNANA, Jaymart, TG FONE, Mi Store, and official dealers across Thailand.
During this, Xiaomi is offering a lot of pre-book offers for the customers. For instance, customers will get gifts like the Xiaomi Mi Smart speaker worth 1,690 baht and in total are eligible for Smart Home gifts worth up to 19,990 baht.
The device also comes with a 2-yr warranty and 1 free screen replacement warranty for 12-months from the date of purchase.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Singapore Price, Offers, Availability
Xiaomi Singapore has brought similar variants- 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage of the Mi 11 to Singapore in Horizon Blue, and Midnight Grey colors. You can look at the price below:
8GB + 128GB- SGD 999($757)*
8GB + 256GB- SGD 1099($832)
*- The 128GB storage variant will be available at a later date.
The first sale of the Mi 11 in Singapore will start on March 20, 2021. It will be available on the Mi store and across other Major offline and online partners. Xiaomi says that Singapore users will also get a 2-yr and 12-month free screen replacement warranty(One time).
The company also has gifts like Mi AIoT Premium Pack worth SGD 461.90(for first 100 customers), Mi Air Purifier 3C worth SGD 179(For sub 600 customers)
Xiaomi Mi 11 Malaysia Price, Offers, Availability
The Mi 11 in Malaysia also gets 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, and Horizon Blue, Midnight Grey color options. However, there is an additional Cloud White that will be available at a later date. The prices are as follows:
8GB + 128GB – RM2,799($692)*
8GB + 256GB – RM2,999($743)
*-128GB variant available at a later date.
Pre-orders in Malaysia will begin from 9.30 PM on February 25 and run till March 10. The device will be available for purchase from March 13 via Xiaomi’s official store, Lazada, and other major authorized partners.
The gifts for pre-orders include Mi Air Purifier 3C worth RM569 (first 1,400 customers). There is also an AIoT premium pack gift worth RM1,356 for the first 100 buyers. Now, these buyers should upload a photo of Mi 11 on the website quickly after purchase which starts on March 13 at 12 PM local time.
If you want to know the specs and features of the Xiaomi Mi 11 do read our coverage on the same.
Xiaomi today took the wraps off the Redmi K40 flagship smartphone in China and along came a couple of other products like the RedmiBook Pro notebook and the Redmi AirDots 3 TWS earbuds.
The Redmi AirDots 3 True Wireless Stereo Bluetooth headset is the successor to the Redmi AirDots 2 which was launched last year. The design of this new version didn’t change significantly from the previous model but there are some improvements in the functions.
The Redmi AirDots 3 is driven by a QCC3040 chipset and the Bluetooth version is upgraded to Bluetooth 5.2 from Bluetooth 5.0 used on the AirDots 2. The upgraded version brings faster connection speed, improved data transmission rate, and stable connection. There is also an aptX Adaptive codec for upgraded sound quality. The earbuds will deliver up to 7 hours of non-stop music playback on a single charge which can be extended to up to 30 hours with the charging case. The charging case packs a 600mAh battery on board.
Further, the Redmi AirDots 3 supports multi-functional touch control, built-in XiaoAI voice assistant, and MIUI compatible pop-up window to enable instant viewing for connection and battery status. The storage box utilises a USB-C port which should deliver fast charging. The earbuds also come with an IPX7 rating. The earphones also support Environment Noise Reduction technology so whenever you are on a call, it removes the unnecessary surrounding noises for better sound clarity.
As for the pricing, the Redmi AirDots 3 carries a decent price tag of 199 yuan (~$30). It is available in White, Black and Pink colours. Xiaomi says the headset will be available for purchase from all its official online/offline channels in China from March 4th, 2021.
Great news for all Gizmochina readers. Giztop is giving out the brand new Xiaomi Mi 11 Global Version which retails at $799 for a $50 discount at $749 only by using the coupon code: M11G50.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Global Version comes with a 6.81 inch AMOLED display and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. With an 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM, and the Snapdragon 888 Octa Core processor this flagship is powerful enough for your work and personal needs.
Launched by Xiaomi as the next-generation movie maker, Mi 11 is known for its advanced videography and movie-making functions. To start off the smartphone comes with triple rear cameras with a massive 108MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide and 5MP micro camera. The 108MP main cam gives ultra-clear and sharp shots while capturing every minute detail, thereby making your image pop out of the screen. The ultra-wide-angle 13MP camera is perfect to capture mesmerizing landscapes for your travel diaries and the 5MP telemacro camera brings alive the smallest of the creatures in your shots. Thus this studio-style camera setup is perfect for creating professional images and videos.
Moreover, the cutting-edge cinematic software AI Cinema brings you advanced functions like time freeze, magic zoom, slow shutter, night timelapse, frame freeze, parallel world, etc which enables you to shoot videos like pro directors. So, if you are a movie lover and dream about getting extraordinary footage for your self-made movies or want to take stunning images and videos for Instagram and TikTok, then Xiaomi Mi 11 is a must for you. The 20MP selfie camera is adequate for all your social media needs and the cinematic filters and ultra night video function make it a pleasure to capture images and videos in dim and night light.
With a 55W wired charging / 50W wireless charging and 4600mAh battery, Xiaomi Mi 11 is more than capable of fulfilling your professional aspirations. Retailing at $799, Giztop is giving out this flagship phone at a discounted price of $749 ($50 off on using the coupon: M11G50). This deal is applicable on the 8GB – 256GB storage and Black color variant only and can be shipped across the globe.
So without further delay grab Your Xiaomi Mi 11 while the offer lasts.
Today in China, Redmi announced the K40 series which has three phones – the Redmi K40, the Redmi K40 Pro, and the Redmi K40 Pro+. The base model, the Redmi K40 arrives as a flagship killer and a challenger to the Motorola Edge S. It packs an impressive display, a flagship processor, and a price tag that leaves you wondering if you really need to get a high-end flagship this year.
Redmi K40 Design
The Redmi K40 looks nothing like its predecessor. It drops the pill-shaped right positioned punch hole for a centered one. It also switches the design on the rear to one that is similar to that of the Mi 11 and with fewer camera sensors than the Redmi K30. Redmi has also managed to make it thinner and lighter even though it packs a tiny bit bigger battery.
Redmi K40 Specifications
Just as it looks nothing like its predecessor, so also does it perform better than it. The 120Hz IPS LCD display is gone and in its place is a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED True Tone display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The display has a DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10+, and a maximum brightness of 1300 nits. It also has MEMC and is covered in Gorilla Glass 5. For those concerned with the size of the hole, Redmi says it is 2.76 millimeters.
The Redmi K40 gets a huge performance boost. The Snapdragon 730G of the Redmi K30 has been replaced with a Snapdragon 870 processor and it features up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
There are fewer rear cameras on the phone this time around. It has a 48MP f/1.79 Sony IMX582 primary camera, a 5MP telephoto macro camera with a 50mm focal length, and an 8MP 119° ultrawide angle camera. The selfie camera is a 20MP sensor.
The Redmi K40 can record slow-motion videos at a maximum resolution of 1080p and at 960 frames per second. It can also record in 4K at 30fps. The camera app is packed full of features including a VLOG mode, Magic Clone, macro video recording, and lots of filters for both still photos and videos.
Other features of the phone are a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and Hi-Res Audio Wireless. There is a 4520mAh battery inside the phone with support for 33W fast charging. Redmi says it can fully charge in 52 minutes. The phone also has support for Quick Charge 3+ and Power Delivery 3.0.
Xiaomi has launched the RedmiBook Pro in China today. Starting at 4,499 yuan($697), the laptops have Intel 11th-gen CPUs, display up to 3.2K, and more.
RedmiBook Pro 14 and 15-inch models Price, Availability
The RedmiBook Pro 14 and 15-inch models come in three variants each. All of them are equipped with Intel’s 11th-gen Tiger lake processors(Core-i5/i7). Both the laptops come in a single Star Gray color variant. You can take a look at the pricing below:
*- Price for First sale only. Original Price is 4,699 yuan($728)
The RedmiBook Pro 14-inch will go on pre-orders starting today(Feb. 25) at 21:00 Beijing Time. The first sale of this laptop is on March 4 at 0:00 local time.
The 15-inch model, on the other hand, will be up for pre-orders from March 6 at 10:00 local time. The first sale will be on March 15 at 10:00 AM.
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RedmiBook Pro 14-inch Specs and Features
Display and Build
Redmi says that the laptop is built in a metal body having a 6-series Aviation Aluminium alloy and CNC integrated molding process. The laptop measures 315.6×220.4×17.25mm and weighs about 1.46kg.
The RedmiBook Pro 14-inch features a 14-inch 2.5K display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The resolution is about 2560×1440 and has a screen-body ratio of about 88.2%. The display is also TUV Rheinland certified for low-light emission, 100% sRGB color gamut, 178° degree viewing angle, 300 nits max brightness, DC dimming.
Specs and Features
Under the hood, it features the Intel 11th-gen Core i5-1135G7 and Core i7-1165G7 CPUs. This is paired with either Intel Xe integrated graphics or Nvidia GeForce MX450 GPU. As for memory, the variants of the laptop have 16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM, and 512GB PCIe SSD.
For connectivity, we have Wi-Fi 802.11ax(Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.1, 1xUSB-C Thunderbolt-4 port(supports 4K-ext. display at 60Hz, 1080p display up to 240Hz), 1xUSB-C, 1xUSB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1xUSB-A 2.0, 1×3.5mm audio jack, 1xHDMI ports.
Other features include a 56WHr battery, 65W USB-C adapter, 4W speaker with DTS Audio, fingerprint sensor, 720p webcam, backlit keyboard, preinstalled Windows 10 Home(China) with XiaoAI, MIUI+, Microsoft Office Student edition.
RedmiBook Pro 15-inch Specs and Features
Display and Build
Unlike the 14-inch variant, the 15-inch model comes with a 15.6-inch 3.2K display with a resolution of 3200×2000 pixels. This display has a 242 PPI, 89.1% screen-body ratio, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 90Hz refresh rate(variable bet. 60/90Hz).
This 16:10 display also has a viewing angle of 178-degrees, TUV Rheinland certified for low-light emission, 100% sRGB color gamut, and DC dimming.
Also, just like the 14-inch, this model also has a 6-series aviation aluminum metal body, with CNC integrated molding process. It measures 350.1×242.3×17.9mm and weighs about 1.79kg.
Specs and Features
Under the hood, the RedmiBook Pro 15-inch is powered by the Intel 11th-gen Tiger Lake Core i5-11300H and Core i7-11370H processors. Just like above, it is paired with either integrated Intel Xe graphics or Nvidia GeForce MX450 GPU. For memory, you get the same 16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD.
One more significant difference between the 15-inch from the 14-inch model is, that it has a 70WHr battery and comes with a whopping 100W USB-C charging adapter.
For connectivity, we have Wi-Fi 802.11ax(Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.1, 1xUSB-C Thunderbolt-4 port(supports 4K-ext. display at 60Hz, 1080p display up to 240Hz),1xUSB-C, 1xUSB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1xUSB-A 2.0, 1×3.5mm audio jack, 1xHDMI ports.
Other features include a 4W speaker with DTS Audio, fingerprint sensor, 720p webcam, backlit keyboard, preinstalled Windows 10 Home(China) with XiaoAI, MIUI+, Microsoft Office Student edition.
It was found in the previous month that Samsung is working on a new tablet named Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. It is speculated that model numbers such as SM-T730, SM-T735, and SM-T736GB belong to the Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, and 5G versions of the Tab S7 Lite. A recent leak had revealed the key specs of the tablet. The 5G edition of the tablet has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking platform (via.MySmartPrice) to reveal its processor and RAM capacity.
The SM-T736B variant of the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite has been spotted with a processor that is codenamed as ‘lito’ on Geekbench 5. The Qualcomm chip offers a base frequency of 1.80GHz. The SoC is coupled with 4 GB of RAM and the device runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core test, the device scored 650 points and it reached a score of 1694 points in the multi-core test.
A recent leak revealed that Galaxy Tab S7 Lite will be arriving with a 12.4-inch display and it will come with features like 5G and Galaxy Continuity, which lets users use the tablet as a secondary screen for a Galaxy phone. The other specs of the tablet are under wraps.
The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite is speculated to launch in June. The tablet will be succeeding the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, which went official back in April 2020.
The Realme GT 5G flagship smartphone will be made official in China on March 4. Ahead of the launch, the company has already revealed some of the key specs of the smartphone. Today, it revealed that it will be priced under 2,999 Yuan (~$465) in the home market.
The Realme GT 5G will be coming with some impressive specs and features. It will be featuring an AMOLED screen that supports a refresh rate of 120Hz. It will draw power from the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.
The SoC will be coupled with enhanced versions of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The handset was recently seen at AnTuTu benchmarks with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Realme CMO Xu Qi claimed that the Realme GT 5G will not come in a 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version. Hence, it appears that the base model of the smartphone may feature 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage.
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Realme GT Bumblebee leather variant 1
Realme GT Bumblebee leather variant 1
Realme GT Bumblebee leather variant 1
The exact size of its battery is not known yet. The 3C certification of the phone revealed that it could be carrying support for 65W fast charging. There is no word on the front camera of the phone. Its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel primary camera. Speculations are rife that it features a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 13-megapixel telephoto snapper. It also features a 3.5mm audio jack and an in-screen fingerprint reader.
The Realme GT 5G will be available in leather and glass back versions. Shown above are some of the official renders of the leather back (aka Bumblebee leather edition. The sub-2,999 Yuan pricing for the Realme GT indicates that it will be arriving in the Chinese market as the most affordable Snapdragon 888 mobile platform powered handset.
Redmi is gearing up to launch the Redmi K40 series in China today. Ahead of this, an IMDA listing suggests that POCO could rebrand the Redmi K40 and launch Globally as a 5G phone.
Representative Image: Redmi K40
As noted by Abhishek Yadav on Twitter, a POCO device with model number M2012K11AG appears on Singapore’s IMDA certification. Now, if you recall, a similar model is said to be of the Redmi K40 thanks to earlier certifications.
Xiaomi’s certifications usually have three versions- One is for China, India, and Global. Usually, the three of them will have model numbers ending with the last letter C, I, G respectively. In that case, you can look at the model numbers as below:
As you can see above, the device in the listing supports 5G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC. We aren’t sure what POCO would name it but chances are that it may come under the F-series as a POCO F2 / F3. Besides the naming, POCO Global seems to have already started teasing about a new phone.
Angus Kai Ho Ng, who is the Global Spokesperson at POCO Global, has started a poll asking if users would prefer a 5G device or a flagship phone without 5G. I’m not sure which phone he is teasing here but it could very well be a headstart for an upcoming launch.
Honestly quite curious, 5G has been around for a while now but I also know it's not available in many areas around the world.
Do people still want 4G flagships? Flagship performance but without 5G
Parallelly, the Redmi K40 that is due for a launch today will likely feature a 6.67-inch Samsung E3 AMOLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon 870 chipset, AI Triple camera, 4,520mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
Let’s wait for more teasers from POCO in the coming days.
HUAWEI unveiled EMUI 11 based on Android 10 as the latest version of its mobile operating system at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE 2020 in September. Since then, the company has been seeding out beta as well as stable builds for the eligible smartphones and tablets worldwide. Now, five months after the software’s official announcement, it is finally being rolled out to the global variants of the HUAWEI Mate20 series in stable form.
According to Huawei Central, the Chinese telecom giant has finally started delivering EMUI 11 stable update for the global variants of the following HUAWEI Mate20 series models.
The update for the above-listed devices comes with build number EMUI 11.0.0.138. Interestingly, the OTA file only weighs 1.86GB in size for all three handsets. Anyway, it is worth noting that the update is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take time to reach every region.
Also, as per the timeline, even the company’s first 5G smartphone, HUAWEI Mate20 X 5G is scheduled to get the update along with other models in the series. Although it hasn’t received it now, it should get it soon as the firm has already rolled out this update for the Chinese variant earlier this month.
That said, in case you own any of these phones, then head over to Settings > System & updates > Software update > Check for updates to check whether your unit has received it. Additionally, users can also request OTA file from the Support app by navigating to the Service tab > update > Check for updates > download and install.
A new study from Huawei AppGallery and the Stress Management Society has found that a rising number of Brits have been using technology to keep their wellbeing in check amid the lockdown. Now, the company has also added known stress relieving app Headspace to its app gallery as well.
The app was added to its ecosystem earlier today (25th February 2021). This arrives after the Chinese tech giant’s study revealed that 78 percent of Brits have used technology to relieve stress or to motivate themselves during the pandemic. During the lockdown, a 17 percent rise was observed in the number of people practicing mindfulness to cope with stress. At the moment, the Huawei AppGallery is the third largest app store in the world, which has now also added Headspace into the platform.
Through Headspace, the company aims to give customers access to ‘additional wellbeing support during this time of increased stress.’ According to Neil Shah, Chief De-Stressing Officer at The Stress Management Society, “It’s inevitable that every single one of us has been impacted in one way or another by the events of the last 12 months – and as we find ourselves living in a strange new reality, it is imperative that we find strategies to increase our resilience to cope with the unfamiliar, uncertain and challenging times we find ourselves living through.”
Jowlawn Victor, Chief International Officer at Headspace also added that “Since the lockdowns started last March, 10 times the number of people in the UK are following our ‘Reframing Anxiety at Home’ workout, and the ‘Stress meditation’ exercise is being listened to six times more than before lockdown; showing just how important a role the app is playing in supporting our mental wellbeing. Some Headspace courses have even had a 1000% spike in users as people turn to our app to help them feel more in control of their wellbeing during these unprecedented times.”
realme is back in the groove of launching smartphones frequently. The company is teasing realme GT in China while it has already launched budget devices like Narzo 30 Pro 5G in India. Yesterday, at the lndia launch, the company had hinted something with Infinity symbol on a poster. Today, Madhav Sheth has teased it further and it could be the realme 8 series with a 108MP camera.
VP, realme, and CEO of realme India & Europe, Madhav Sheth, in a Tweet has revealed the Quad-Camera setup of an upcoming realme smartphone. While he hasn’t explicitly mentioned it as a smartphone, the ‘#InfiniteLeapWith8’ and ‘108’ certainly suggest that realme 8 could be coming soon.
This is probably to take on the Chinese Giant Redmi that is already building up the hype for the Redmi Note 10 series. He says that he will reveal the breakthrough tomorrow i.e, February 26. Now, if it’s indeed the realme 8, it will be interesting to see how the company will bid it against the likes of rivals like Redmi Note 10.
Recently, a realme device with model number RMX3161 appeared on TENAA. It was thought to be the Narzo 30 Pro 5G but the latter turned out as a rebadged realme Q2. That said, the RMX3161 has a camera layout similar to the one teased by Madhav and could be the realme 8.
Do note that this is just our guess and let’s wait for the official reveal tomorrow. Anyway, you can compare the images below.
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realme 108MP phone, could be realme 8
RMX3161 CC: TENAA
At this point in time, the information regarding the realme 8 is very bleak, to say the least. However, vague benchmarks rooting back to November showed info like Dimensity 720 chipset, 8GB RAM, Android 10, and more. However, we wouldn’t put too much emphasis on this for now.
Samsung Electronics has come out as the leader in the global TV market for the 15th consecutive year in 2020. The company led the market followed by LG and Sony, as per an Omdia research report.
As per a FlatPanelsHDreport, the South Korean tech giant recorded its lead 15 years in a row last year. In the global TV segment, it achieved a market share of 31.9 percent in terms of sales revenue in 2020. This marks a modest rise from 30.9 percent from the year prior. Unfortunately, the exact sales unit figures were not provided in the report. For those unaware, the company became the TV market leader back in 2006, when it launched the ‘Bordeaux’-designed LCD TVs.
Since then, Samsung has led the market thanks to its heavy investments and marketing in the segment. Furthermore, another South Korean firm arrived second as LG held a market share of 16.5 percent. On the other hand, Sony arrived third with a global market share of 9.1 percent. In other words, South Korean TV manufacturers alone accounted for nearly 50 percent of the entire TV market last year.
According to Omdia, the company sold 7.79 million QLED LCD TVs last year, while LG sold just 2.04 million OLED TVs. Interestingly, Samsung saw great performance in both the higher and lower end markets. Meaning, its popularity was even across multiple segments, especially in the premium segment where it held a 50.8 percent market share for TV sizes 80 inch or larger TVs.
Lenovo has just teased its upcoming gaming smartphone on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website. This teaser was for the the Legion Pro 2 and highlighted the device’s cooling capabilities.
According to a GSMArenareport, the company’s General Manager Chen Jin stated on his official Weibo account that the smartphone will be packed with top notch features, which will not compromise on any aspect to achieve the ultimate gaming experience. The senior executive also added that the device will be launching, sometime in Spring this year. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this device is still unknown at the moment.
Although, since its a gaming smartphone we can expect high end specifications like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM. The teaser poster also highlighted cooling as a highlighting feature. So, we can expect some form of active thermal dissipation mechanism as well. Looking at the previous iteration, we can also expect to see at least a 5,000mAh battery pack along with an AMOLED display that supports high refresh rate of 144Hz.
TECNO is all set to release a new smartphone with model number CG6j. We know that because it has been certified by FCC. The certification has exposed the handset’s rear design and some of its key specifications.
TECNO CG6j | Source: FCC
According to the design sketch for the FCC ID label, the forthcoming TECNO CG6j will house a vertically-aligned rear camera setup along with an elongated LED flash module. The back panel of the phone will also feature a capacitive fingerprint sensor.
There’s no info on the chipset but the device is confirmed to arrive with 4G connectivity, in addition to 3G and 2G. Like any other smartphone, it will also feature WiFi and Bluetooth.
Further, the handset will measure 165 x 76 x 8mm in dimensions and will be backed by a 4,900mAh battery with support for 18W charging. The charger for this phone will bear model number U180TSA. Last but not least, like any other budget smartphone, the device will also sport a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Unfortunately, we do not have information on this product’s official marketing name. Also, it is worth noting that most of the above-mentioned specs match with another upcoming smartphone called Infinix X693, which may go official as Infinix Note 10.
For those unaware, TECNO, Inifnix, and itel are sister brands under the parent company Transsion Holdings. Hence, some of the phones from these brands have identical features.
A new wearable device has been developed by researchers at CU Boulder. This device is unique since it is capable of transforming the human body into a biological battery, since it is powered by the user itself.
According to a SciTechDailyreport, the device is described as a low cost wearable gadget that is stretchable as well. Meaning, it can be worn as a ring, a bracelet, and more different kinds of accessory that touches one’s skin. The wearable product taps into a person’s natural heat. In other words, it uses thermoelectric generators to convert the body’s internal temperature into electricity.
Jianliang Xiao, senior author of the new paper and an associate professor in the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder stated that “In the future, we want to be able to power your wearable electronics without having to include a battery.” Furthermore, this device can generate about 1 volt of energy for every square centimeter of skin space. This is less voltage per area than what existing batteries provides, but it will still be enough to power products like fitness bands and watches.
The wearable device can also heal itself when damaged and is fully recyclable along with being stretchable. This also makes it a cleaner alternative to conventional electronics. Xiao further added that “Whenever you use a battery, you’re depleting that battery and will, eventually, need to replace it. The nice thing about our thermoelectric device is that you can wear it, and it provides you with constant power.”
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