Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite bags Bluetooth SIG and SIRIM certifications

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Feb 9, 2021

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is the name of an upcoming mid-range phone from Xiaomi. This moniker has previously appeared in the NBTC listing in Thailand and IMEI database. Today, the phone appeared in the database of Bluetooth SIG authority. At the same time, the handset has also appeared at Malaysia’s SIRIM regulatory body (via. Pricebaba).

At the SIRIM certification, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite has appeared with the M2101K9AG model number. The latter belongs to its global version. The SIRM listing reveals that it supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac, NFC, GPS, and VoLTE. On the other side, the Bluetooth certification revealed that the M2101K9AG model number is associated with Mi 11 Lite. It carries support for Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.

Before arriving at the above-mentioned certification sites, the Mi 11 dLite has receive certification from the FCC authority of the U.S, the EEC regulatory body of Russia, and Thailand’s NBTC. It was revealed only through the FCC certification that the Mi 11 Lite will be arriving with 6 GB of RAM and storage editions like 128 GB and 256 GB.

The Mi 11 Lite’s FCC filings had further revealed that it will run on MIUI 12 and will receive power from a 4,520mAh battery. The device is expected to arrive with support for 33W rapid charging.

An Indian version of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite with model number M2101K9AI was spotted at the BIS regulatory body. Hence, it appears that India will be one of the markets that will be treated with the Mi 11 Lite.

Other leaks have suggested that the Mi 11 Lite has a 120Hz LCD panel and could be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 732G SoC could power the Mi 11 Lite. Lastly, it has expected to feature a 64-megapixel as the primary lens in its triple camera system.

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Tesla invests $1.5 billion in bitcoin; could soon start accepting cryptocurrency

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Jeet

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Feb 9, 2021

Tesla, one of the leaders in the autonomous driving sector, has announced that it has invested around $1.5 billion in Bitcoin. Further, the company is also expected to start accepting payment for its cars and other products through Bitcoins in the near future.

Soon after the announcement, Bitcoin surged 14 percent, hitting a new record high above $44,000. Analysts believe that this latest move by Tesla, one of the world’s best-known companies, could prove to be a game-changer for bitcoin.

In its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the electric carmaker stated “we expect to begin accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment for our products in the near future, subject to applicable laws and initially on a limited basis.”

The company noted that it updated its investment policy to provide the company with more flexibility. This is to further diversify and maximize returns on its cash that isn’t required to maintain adequate operating liquidity.

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Apple hardware chief Dan Riccio is now focusing on the company’s AR/VR device

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Jeet

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Feb 9, 2021

Apple recently announced that its longtime hardware engineering chief Dan Riccio will be stepping down to focus on a “new project” within the company. While the company has not revealed what that project is, a new report claims that it is the company’s upcoming augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality headset.

Currently, Mike Rockwell is overseeing the development of an AR headset at Apple but things don’t seem to be going well. With Dan Riccio into the mix, Rockwell will handle the day-to-day work on the project while Riccio will have oversight over the efforts.

Riccio has already handed over top-level management of the Apple iPhone to John Ternus, who will also be the new head of hardware engineering. It has also been confirmed that Johny Srouji will handle the development of a new camera and display technology. He is the same executive that headed the design and engineering of Apple Silicon.

As per the reports, Apple is working on an ultra-high-end 8K VR headset that could possibly cost around $3,000. This is surprising given that so far, the company’s work has been on AR and not VR. The company has been building ARKit, which is a developer API enabling the creation of AR experiences using cameras and sensors of iPhones and iPads.

Based on the information available so far, it seems that the upcoming AR/VR device from Apple will primarily be focusing on the developers or creators and not the mass adoption. We expect to know more about this product in the coming months.

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Apple dominates tablet market with 53.2 million shipments in 2020

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Jeet

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Feb 9, 2021

Last year witnessed growth in the computer market as well as tablets as people were stuck at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As per the latest report coming from IDC, the tablet market witnessed a growth of 13.6 percent in terms of sales in the year 2020.

In total, 164.1 million tablets were shipped, which is more than 144.5 million devices shipped a year prior to that. Unsurprisingly, Apple was the market leader throughout the year in this segment.

The report claims that Apple managed to ship 19 million iPads in the four quarter of 2020 alone, showcasing its dominance in the market. In total, the Cupertino-based giant managed to ship 53.2 million units last year, covering 32.5 percent market.

Samsung came in at the second position with shipments of 10.1 million Galaxy Tabs in Q4 2020, which is a growth of 45 percent compared to the same period previous year. The company got a market share of 19.1 percent.

Despite struggling to keep its consumer electronics business afloat, Chinese giant Huawei managed to be in the top 5 tablet brands for the year 2020, thanks to the company’s shipment of 16 million units in the last year, getting 9.8 percent market share.

Lenovo, the China-based company, stood fourth with 5.6 million shipments in Q4 2020, up 2.5 million shipments in Q4 2019. In total, the company shipped 14.1 million units last year and managed to get 8.6 percent market share.

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Redmi K40 launch date is February 25

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 9, 2021

In January, Redmi confirmed that it will be unleashing the Redmi K40 series in February. Today, the company released an official confirmation that the K40 launch event will be held on Feb. 25.

Redmi has promised to deliver a new design and a new experience through the Redmi K40 series. However, the launch poster has no information on the specs of the K40 models. Rumors surrounding the K40 series have revealed that it will be coming with a top-center positioned punch-hole display with support for a high refresh rate. A recent report claimed that the K40 series may flaunt the smallest punch-hole ever seen on a smartphone.

The Redmi K40 vanilla model could be featuring the upcoming Snapdragon 7-series SoC or Dimensity 1200 chip. The higher K40 Pro is most likely to feature the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. The K40 retail box images that were shared by the company last month suggested that it may ship without a charger. The K40 models are also expected to arrive with stereo speakers.

It was revealed by the Chinese firm last month that the Redmi K40 series will offer users the most expensive flat display, Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, and a battery that is bigger than a 4,000mAh battery. The K40 Pro could be arriving in the Chinese market with a starting price of 2,999 Yuan (~$464).

It is speculated that the Redmi K40 has a mode number of M2012K11AC and the Redmi K40 Pro has a model number of M2012K11C. These phones were recently certified by the 3C authority of China. The 3C certification revealed that these are 5G-ready devices that may carry support for 33W fast charging. The other specs of the K40 models are currently under wraps.

At the Redmi K40 series launch event, the company may also announce the RedmiBook Pro 15 featuring the 11^th generation Intel processors.

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Samsung Galaxy M30s starts receiving Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update

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Jeet

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Feb 9, 2021

Samsung has been actively trying to update its smartphones with the latest version of operating system and now it’s the turn of the Samsung Galaxy M30s. The smartphone has started receiving the Android 11 update with the One UI 3.0 custom user interface.

Along with the latest version of the Android operating system, the update also brings the February 2021 security patch. It comes with support for features like chat bubbles, prioritized notifications in the notification shade, and one-time permissions.

While the update is now being rolled out to the users, some may need to wait a bit longer compared to others given that the company is rolling out this new update in a phased manner, but it shouldn’t be more than a few days.

Coming to the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy M30s features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, it is powered by Samsung Exynos 9611 10nm processor with Mali-G72MP3 GPU.

It comes packed with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity up to 512GB. As for the camera, the smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup.

There’s a 48-megapixel primary sensor with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, Samsung GW2 sensor, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture, and an 8-megapixel 123-degree ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C port. When launched, the phone was running the Android 9 out-of-the-box. It is powered by a 6,000mAh battery and has support for 15W fast charging.

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ASUS ROG Phone 5 with Snapdragon 888 and 16GB RAM spotted at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 9, 2021

The arrival of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 may not be far away as it was recently certified by the TENAA and 3C authorities of China. Today, the smartphone emerged in Geekbench’s database (via). It appears that the Taiwanese tech giant could be testing the performance of the device before making it official.

On Geekbench, the ASUS_I005DA (model number of ASUS ROG Phone 5) smartphone has appeared with Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. The SoC which is mentioned with its ‘lahaina’ codename is coupled with 16 GB of RAM. The handset can be seen running on Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 1125 and 3714, respectively. Back in December, the 8 GB RAM variant of the device was seen at Geekbench.

The TENAA listing of the phone had revealed that its dimensions are 172.834 x 77.252 x 10.29mm and it houses a massive display of 6.78 inches. It could be featuring an OLED panel with support for a high refresh rate.

The ROG Phone 5 is backed by a 6,000mAh dual-cell battery. Its 3C certification revealed that it could be arriving with support for 65W rapid charging.

The images of the ROG Phone 5 that have appeared so far suggests that it is fitted with a secondary display on its back. The images also suggest that the Taiwanese company has partnered with Tencent Games to offered an optimized gaming experience on the ROG Phone 5. It is expected to feature a 64-megapixel triple camera system.

ASUS is yet to confirm the launch date of the ROG Phone 5. Rumors have it that a slew of new phones is going to launch in China after the Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb. 12. Hence, it is likely that the ROG Phone 5 may debut by the end of this month or early March.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 gets put through an extreme water resistance test that’s lasted more than a week

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 9, 2021

Starting with the Galaxy S7, Samsung’s Galaxy S line of smartphones is known to have an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Even the Galaxy S5 had an IP67 rating but Samsung decided to skip the feature when it announced the Galaxy S6. All three models of the new Galaxy S21 series also have an IP68 rating.

Following the launch of the new flagships, we have seen durability and drop tests of various models. Now, one YouTuber has decided to put the Galaxy S21 through an insane water resistance test…..and it has been going on for 11 days and counting!

The YouTube Chanel, Photo Owl Time Lapse, has been running a “waterproof test” on Samsung’s latest phone, the Galaxy S21 for more than a week now. The channel is known for its time-lapse videos but is currently live-streaming the test on YouTube.

If you are wondering how the phone is being charged, the explanation provided is that there is a wireless charger that is charging the device through the walls of the water tank.

The description of the video says that they have had to bring out the phone twice to reset the timer as the built-in stopwatch doesn’t go beyond 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds.

The description also reveals that the phone gave a moisture detection warning after being under the water for 117 hours and 53 minutes. The screen was also unresponsive at this point and the phone jumped from app to app on its own. After 241 hours, they decided to test to see how the speakers were holding up but they were barely working.

The Galaxy S21’s IP68 rating is an indication that the phone will survive immersion in water up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes. The water tank used for the test is not even up to half the maximum depth supported which explains why the test is likely going on for so long.

Like other manufacturers with an IP68 rating, Samsung will not honor the warranty of a phone if it gets damaged by water. So don’t go testing your device to see if its water-resistant claims are true.

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The Fitbit app’s Blood Glucose tracking feature gives it an edge over Xiaomi and Amazfit

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 9, 2021

The Fitbit app just got a new feature that gives it an edge over the competition, including those from Xiaomi and Huami (Amazfit). The new feature which has begun rolling out to users in the U.S.A. allows users track their Blood Glucose level inside the app.

No, you can’t use your Fitbit watch to measure your sugar level. The press release says that users will be able to manually enter the details or have the data automatically imported from compatible glucose meters and apps such as OneTouch Reveal. Fitbit says that support for other apps and meters is coming soon

The benefit you get from the feature is having your data in one place and seeing how your daily activities affects your blood glucose levels. Users will be able to set a range within the app so as to know when they are within, above, or below it. They will also be able to see which of their daily activities affects their glucose level.

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There is an option to have the app send alerts to your fitbit device, thus reminding you to log your data. Fitbit Premium + Health Coaching users will also get an adjusted action plan from their Health Coach based on the data recorded. Fitbit Premium users also get access to seeing how their sugar level falls within their range over a 30-day period and will also be able to share their glucose levels as a part of their Wellness Report with their healthcare provider. Results will be displayed as an easily understandable graphs.

The Blood Glucose feature can be added to the Today screen on the Fitbit app by going to Discover > Health and Fitness Stats today and adding Blood Glucose. There is no info on when the feature will be available in other regions.

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HTC Wildfire E Lite with an Helio A20 chip, Android 10 & a budget pricing launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 8, 2021

Legendary Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC may be out of the perking order of preferred smartphone brands in the word but the company sure ranks as one of those with a good design. The brand is showcasing its latest budget smartphone that is already up for grabs in a few markets. The device is dubbed HTC Wildfire E Lite and is on sale in Russia and South Africa. The Wildfire E Lite is a budget smartphone and this is reflected in the design and the hardware configuration. The device packs a 5.45-inch LCD display which utilises an 18:9 aspect ratio but there is a sizabe amount of bezels at the top and bottom edges. The side bezels are trimmed down to a large extent. The top bezel houses the front camera as well as flash and front speaker.

As for the power, the HTC Wildfire E Lite is powered by a MediaTe Helio A20 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. There is 16GB of storage which can be expanded via microSD slot. On the software side of things, the smartphone runs on Android 10 (Go Edition)

For photography, the Wildfire E Lite packs an 8MP camera at the rear aspect as well as a VGA depth helper. For selfies, there is a 5MP selfie shooter. The cameras are arranged vertically in a module while the LED flash lies at the side. The device also crams a 3,000mAh battery under the hood which charges over the dated microUSB port. Also, you get a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

As for the pricing and availability details, the HTC Wildfire E Lite carries a price of ZAR 1,549 ($103) in South Africa while in Russia, the smartphone will retail for RUB 7,790 ($104).

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Xiaomi Mi 11 vs iQOO 7: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 8, 2021

A few hours ago, Xiaomi Mi 11 made its official debut in the global market. The world knows it as the most affordable phone with Snapdragon 888 launched in the global market, but if you go to China things change. There is an even more affordable device than the Mi 11 in the Chinese market: the iQOO 7. It is still powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, but it can be found at a lower price. Is it worth spending more on the Mi 11 or you should prefer to save some money for the iQOO 7? We will try to give you the answer through a comparison between their specifications.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Vivo iQOO 7

	Xiaomi Mi 11	Vivo iQOO 7
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm, 196 g	162.2 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm, 210 g
DISPLAY	6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz or Samsung Exynos 2100, octa-core 2.9 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, Origin OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP front camera	Quad 48 + 13 + 13 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.5 + f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4600 mAh, fast charging 50W, wireless charging 50W	4000 mAh, fast charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging 10W	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

Unless you choose the BMW special edition of the iQOO 7, you actually get a more attractive design with the Xiaomi Mi 11. Unlike the iQOO 7, it has a curved display, as well as a more beautiful camera module and rear side. The iQOO 7 is more compact, but in my honest opinion, the Mi 11 is more original and beautiful. Further, its front glass is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, the latest protection by Corning. Unfortunately, none of these devices is protected against water and dust with an IP rating.

Display

Besides offering a more attractive design at first glance, the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a better display than the iQOO 7. First of all, it features a higher resolution: Quad HD+ against Full HD+. Further, it has a higher peak brightness. Last but not least, it shows up to one billion colors, so it has a better color reproduction than the iQOO 7. But the iQOO 7 still offers a pretty nice display with the AMOLED technology, a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, and the HDR10+ certification. Both feature an in-display fingerprint reader, but on the Mi 11, it can also be used to measure the heart rate.

Specs & Software

As mentioned in the intro of this comparison, Xiaomi Mi 11 and iQOO 7 are powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. This means that they provide flagship-class performances and they are amazing gaming phones. Alongside the Snapdragon 888, you get up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of fast UFS 3.1 internal storage. In terms of hardware, it is essentially a draw. The phones are based on Android 11 with a highly-customized user interface on board.

Camera

The camera departments of Xiaomi Mi 11 and iQOO 7 have their pro and cons. The Xiaomi Mi 11 actually comes with a better 108 MP main camera, while the iQOO 7 has better secondary sensors. With the iQOO 7, you get a telephoto sensor with a 2x optical zoom for portraits, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a 2 MP macro camera instead. Both have a 13 MP ultrawide camera too. Xiaomi Mi 11 is slightly better due to its great main camera supporting 8K video recording.

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Battery

Xiaomi Mi 11 wins the battery life comparison simply because it features a bigger battery with a 4600 mAh capacity. On the other hand, the iQOO 7 is one of the fastest charging phones in the market thanks to a fast charging technology with a power of 120W. Its 4000 mAh battery is able to charge from 0 to 100 percent in just 15 minutes: a record. The Xiaomi Mi 11 has slower wired charging with 55W power, but unlike the iQOO 7, it features wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

The listing price of the base variant of the Xiaomi Mi 11 in China is about €603/$727, while the iQOO 7 starts from $588/€488 in the Chinese market. The Mi 11 starts from €749 in Europe, while the iQOO 7 is not available globally. The Xiaomi Mi 11 is definitely a better phone, but the iQOO 7 offers amazing features such as 120W fast charging and optical zoom at an incredibly low price.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Vivo iQOO 7: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11

PRO

Global availability
Best display
Wireless charging
Bigger battery
Stereo speakers

CONS

No optical zoom

Vivo iQOO 7

PRO

Telephoto sensor
Compact
Faster charging
Very good price

CONS

Limited availability

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Lenovo USB Soundbar is available for just $24.99 at Gearbest

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Feb 8, 2021

If you are still wondering what to gift your significant other for Valentines Day, the sale from Gearbest might help resolve the issue. The website is currently offering a discount on Lenovo USB Soundbar and is available for just $24.99. It has a decent sound quality, a straightforward design and comes in a budgeted price range. Lenovo L101 Soundbar Gearbest

Lenovo USB Soundbar features a stereo sound to give you a cinematic experience. Its has a dual speaker system with 1.25 + 1.25 Watts of output. With its sleek and lightweight design, this piece fits snugly in tight spaces and blends well with most decors. This Lenovo speaker is suitable to be used for web broadcasts, multimedia presentations, and other applications that require audio. It is compatible with the Lenovo ThinkVision Monitor. The lighting accents on the side enhance its visual appeal. Lenovo L101 Soundbar

Packed with a host of features, this speaker offers a decent performance. Currently, it is up for sale at Gearbest and is available for just $24.99. This is a limited time offer, and the deal ends on 21st February. This speaker can be an ideal gifting option for your loved ones.

Motorola tipped to launch the Moto G40 5G with 90Hz LCD screen in India soon

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 8, 2021

Inside sources may have confirmed that Motorola will soon launch the Moto G10, Moto G30, and Moto E7 4G smartphones and Moto G40 affordable 5G smartphone. Now the complete specifications of the Moto G10, Moto G30, and Moto E7 Power have emerged, due mainly to XDA and a German-based TechnikNews. Motorola is also planning to launch a new budget 5G smartphone 90Hz LCD screen in India soon, according to tipster Mukul Sharma and this might be the Moto G40 that recently surfaced as Motorola Ibiza.on GeekBench and the Wifi Alliance.

Motorola Ibiza XT2137 — Mockup Image by TechnikNews

The Moto G10 is expected to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 Pixel) MaxVision display. It is powered by Octa-Core Snapdragon 460 Mobile Platform with 600MHz Adreno 610 GPU. The processor pairs with 4GB RAM while there are 64GB / 128GB storage options, expandable via microSD card. The phone will feature a 48MP main rear camera with Samsung GM1 sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP depth, and 2MP macro cameras. At the front, there will be an 8MP selfie camera which provides a strong support for still photos and video.

The phone has a 3.5mm audio jack, Google Assistant button, as well as
rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b /g /n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, and a
5,000 mAh battery.

Two-color variants are possible with Iridescent Pearl or Aurora Gray touted.

On its part, the Moto G30 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ MaxVision display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Octa-Core Snapdragon 662 11nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 610 GPU. The memory options are either 4GB RAM, 64GB / 128GB storage or 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. It also has microSD expandable memory.

The camera system consists of a 64MP rear camera, 2MP depth, and 2MP macro cameras, as well as an 8MP front camera. The Moto G30 also has a 3.5mm audio jack, Google Assistant button, and a fingerprint scanner at the rear. Other features of the G30 are Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz|5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 20W Turbocharging. The phone will also be available in two colour variants: Phantom Black or Pastel Sky.

As for the budget Moto G40 5G, it will sport an HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) MaxVision display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone will also be powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 480 chipset with Adreno 619 GPU. The processor is backed by 4GB RAM and there is 128GB of expandable storage.

The camera system is signposted by a 48MP rear camera with a Samsung GM1 sensor, a 2MP depth, and a 5MP macro camera while there is a 13MP front camera. It runs on the Android 11 operating system, with a 3.5mm audio jack, and a rear fingerprint scanner. Other features include Dual SA/NSA 5G band, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz+ 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS + GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C and 5,000 mAh battery.

No definitive pricing template yet for all the leaked models.

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Xiaomi’s Mitu Children Learning Watch 4 Pro gets WeChat app support

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 8, 2021

Xiaomi‘s Mitu brand is targeted at children and one of the most prominent products in the series is the children learning watch. Xiaomi launched the Mitu Children Learning Watch 4Pro in January last year and one of its prominent features is the presence of a dual-camera setup.

The Chinese tech giant has now announced the addition of a new feature on the smartwatch which is support for the WeChat app, allowing children to socialize more freely. The function allows the kids to chat with friends, send photos, and make voice and video calls.

The Mitu Children Learning Watch 4Pro features a 1.78-inch display that offers a pixel density of 326PPI and the surface is protected by a layer of 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 3 with a diamond-like coating process and hardness of 9H, making it resistant to scratches and drops.

Apart from the high-definition dual cameras, the Mitu Children Learning Watch 4Pro has dual-frequency GPS positioning that offers 24-hour tracking. Other connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE and NFC.

The dual camera upfront includes a 5-megapixel wide-angle camera sensor with f/2.4 aperture and 82-degree field-of-view. There is also an 8-megapixel zoom camera on the side with f/2.2 aperture and 84.9-degree field-of-view with T-LENS ultra-fast focus.

Xiaomi says the dual cameras can capture the kid and at the same time show the surrounding environment so that you can see your child as well as his surrounding at the same time. The smartwatch uses ten-fold Al positioning and is equipped with L1 + L5 dual-frequency GPS coordinated positioning system.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2500 SoC, coupled with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. While the device is running the Android 8.1 operating system, it is heavily customized to make it suitable for easy use for children.

It comes with support for AI learning machine and XiaoaAI voice assistant, using which the user can select a variety of high-quality learning apps, covering Chinese, English, math, social, fun, logical thinking, and other content. It also supports interactive English learning tool with support for oral practice at any time, AI assessment of children’s pronunciation accuracy, American pronunciation, among others.

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Bakeey POCO X3 Case with NFC and Magnetic Charging for just $8.49 at Banggood

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Feb 8, 2021

Most of the smartphones nowadays feature metal or glass builds, so keeping them safe and free from damage can be quite difficult. The Bakeey POCO X3 Case claims to do just and much more. It comes with a 360º rotating magnetic ring holder. This case is currently up for sale on Banggood and available for only $8.49 (original price: $16.99).

Bakeey POCO X3 Case is made using TPU material that is ultra-soft and is shockproof to prevent damage caused due to impact. Its textured form offers a firm grip. This cover supports NFC payments and magnetic car mount. It can be used as a stand and grip, thanks to the 360º rotating ring holder. This Bakeey cover features precisely cut-out holes for the speaker, jack, camera and charger. Bakeey POCO X3 Case-1-

Other features of Bakeey POCO X3 Case include soft-touch buttons and heat dissipation. At present, it is up for sale on Banggood and available for just $8.49 (original price: $16.99).

Blackview BV6600 rugged smartphone will offer 3-5 days of battery backup

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 8, 2021

Blackview is primarily known for its cost-effective rugged smartphones across the globe. The company keeps refreshing its rugged smartphone portfolio with devices consisting new innovative features. Similarly, Blackview is on the verge to launch BV6600 rugged smartphone which will feature a massive battery.

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Smartphone has become an essential part of our life, and it always should be working without any issues. The unusable smartphone may get you into more trouble and may lead to hurdles in your personal and professional life. However, sometimes battery of these devices gets exhausted upon extensive usage throughout the day.

The normal smartphones hardly work for a single day upon a full charge. But, Blackview BV6600 will carry a huge battery which will enable it to run for straight 3-5 days with a single full charge. Via the means of a pre-video from Blackview, we have got the glimpse of some features present on the BV6600.

The users need not charge the Blackview BV6600 daily, it’s like charge once a week. The large battery allows the user to use the phone heavily without thinking about battery life. It delimits the conservative use of smartphones and helps in being more productive. Furthermore, the user can extensively use it to watch videos, play games and browse social media at the same time.

The video confirms the smartphone of being waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. Blackview BV6600 will be way different from the normal smartphones in terms of battery life, ruggedness and overall design. However, the user can know more about the device by adding it to the cart from here.

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Chipmakers in Asia scramble to ramp up production to tackle the present global shortage

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 8, 2021

Asian chipmakers are making moves to ramp up their production capacity in order to benefit from the global shortage of chips affecting vehicle manufacturers and electronics makers. However, it will take some time before these expansions are felt and a reduction in the supply gap. They warn that the supply gap may take many months to bridge as they struggle to keep up with the rising demand for chipsets.

Several production plants have had to scale down their activities or even shut down completely due to the unprecedented shortage, including General Motors and Honda Motor. The political connection is not lost in the situation which may have been exacerbated by a dip in US-China relations.

Global demand for cars is gradually picking up in spite of the coronavirus-induced economic crisis. Likewise, the demand for laptops and mobile phones in regions still battling the pandemic is also going up.

The global concerns about the chip shortage were pinpointed in recent quarterly earnings reports by several companies including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) and South Korea’s SK Hynix, stressing the need to expand capacity to bridge the demand gap even though the effects would not be felt until several months at the least.

TSMC, although has said it was going to prioritize auto-related chip production through its wafer fabs and reallocating wafer capacity, as well as increase investment on the production and development of advanced chips up to $28 billion this year, with a higher quantum of capital funds as much as 60% higher than the 2020 numbers.

United Microelectronics Corp (UMC), another Taiwanese chipmaker, hopes to spend $1.5 billion on capital investments this year, above its investment in 2020. Another Asian chipmaker, SK Hynix, which is the world’s No.2 memory chip maker, said it was fast-tracking plans to relocate its 8-inch production plants to China, as a cost-cutting measure. The company is moving ahead of initial plans to quickly complete the relocation ahead of an initially planned two-year period.

The combination of supply shortages and surging demand has contributed to the rising prices of chips. UMC projects that there could be from 4-6% increase in prices this year due to supply constraints likely to last till Q4 2021.

Few details have emanated from Japanese companies producing automotive semiconductors on the demand-supply situation.

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WhatsApp could soon let you mute your videos before sharing

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Balaji S

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Feb 8, 2021

WhatsApp recently faced a backlash for forcing users to accept its new Privacy Policy and Terms of Service changes. Later, the company had to extend the cut-off date and explain the intricacies of the changes. Besides, the company is working on a lot of features to improve the users’ experience. One such is the ‘mute’ option while sharing videos.

As spotted by WhatsAppBetaInfo, WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to Beta Testers that gives a new option to “Mute Videos” before sharing it. This comes after the recent update to the Beta i.e., the 2.21.3.13 version.

Accordingly, a “Volume icon” as shown below will appear in the Edit menu before Sharing a video. Pressing on it will mute the video and pressing it again will bring the volume back. As such, it seems to be located below the video seek bar that lets you choose the part of the clip for sharing.

Other features like Adding a Smiley, Text, and Sketch options are the same. The feature, which isn’t available in Stable version yet, will probably allow to either cancel out the entire audio of the clip to be shared/enable it. So don’t expect WhatsApp out of nowhere to allow you to clip out audio from the particular part.

Parallelly, the company is also working on a multi-device support feature, which going by recent developments, should land on the stable version soon. The report says that Beta Users on the older version also might get this feature as a server-side trigger but be sure to update it to the latest version just in case.

The company recently brought a lot of improvements to the Web/Desktop versions as well. They include Audio/Video call support and a biometric authentication feature. Either way, let’s wait and see if WhatsApp brings the feature to the stable version soon.

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Gearbest Sale: Xiaomi Mi WiFi Extender Pro available for $12.89 (1-Day Deal)

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Feb 8, 2021

Thanks to Xiaomi’s evergrowing product category, we come across many innovative and high-tech products that make our life more convenient. One such product is Xiaomi Mi WiFi Extender Pro; it is designed to amplify the WiFi signal and cover a large area. Originally it is sold for around $15.99, but currently, Gearbest is offering a discount on it, and interested users can buy it for just $12.89.

Xiaomi Mi WiFi Extender Pro features 2 powerful antennas that offer higher coverage. This amplifier supports the 2,4 GHz network and supposedly has a 300MBps transmission rate. It allows the connection of up to 64 devices for efficient use. The users can also manage the network settings with the Xiaomi Mi WiFi app. This amplifier automatically downloads the upgrade for seamless use. Its plug and play design enables convenient setup. Xiaomi Mi WiFi Extender Pro-1-

Xiaomi WiFi Extender Pro is compatible with most routers for versatile use. Currently, it is up for sale on Gearbest and can be purchased for just $12.89 (originally sold for around $15.99). This is a limited time deal and ends in the next 24 hours, so make the most of it while you can.

Storage options of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 leaked, will debut with One UI 3.5

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Balaji S

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Feb 8, 2021

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3(Tentative) are reportedly launching in July as per the latest leak. Now, a report by Sammobile has some exclusive info on the devices.

The report says that the next Foldable device(probably Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3) will carry the model number SM-F926 and the next clamshell device(probably Samsung GalaxyZ Flip3) SM-F711. Both the device will debut with Android 11 and One UI 3.5 on top. If the report is true, Samsung should have started development on the UI by now.

Further, the Foldable will get at least 256GB as the storage option whereas the Z Flip3 will get lower 128/256GB versions. If you recall, the Galaxy Z Fold2 debuted with the same storage variant and so did the last Clamshell device, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G.

Anyway, regarding the rumored “Z Flip Lite”, the report says that as of now, there is no existence on the device. However, analysts like DSCC Ross Young have said in the past that Samsung will bring a ‘Lite’ version of the Galaxy Z Flip in 2021. Either way, let’s wait for more leaks.

The Galaxy Z Fold3 is expected to be the first foldable phone to come with S-Pen support. Further, it is also rumored to sport an under-display camera to offer users with full-screen experience. Expected specs include a 7.55-inch main display, 6.21-inch cover display whereas the Z Flip3 is said to get a 6.70-inch main 120Hz LTPO and a 1.81-inch cover display.

Regarding the launch, Samsung usually debuts the intermediate version with the Galaxy Note series in H2 of a year, and with Galaxy Note 21’s existence still not outrightly confirmed, we will have to wait for a bit to know the exact timeline.

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