OPPO Find X3 Neo renders indicate it is a rebadged Reno5 Pro+

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Feb 19, 2021

US tech giant Amazon delved into the world of crowdfunding, aimed at bringing to life some of the concepts it has developed and would only mass-produce when the crowdfunding goal is achieved. This isn’t a new concept as it is the same idea behind the like of Xiaomi’s Youpin crowdfunding, Indiegogo, Kickstarter, and a couple of others. However, unlike Kickstarter, the platform will only feature Amazon’s products for now.

The first set of products that are up for funding include a cuckoo clock with the feature to programme the alarms, a smart scale that gives nutritional information, and a printer that prints sticky notes.

The cuckoo clock carries a $79.99 price tag but will retail for $99.99 after the exercise, It features a sleek minimalist design. The clock has an actual pop-out cuckoo bird and equally packs 60 LED bulbs as well as built-in speakers for timers and alarms. There is a removable pendulum so it can be mounted on a table or wall.

The stick-note printer is said to be about the size of a Rubik’s Cube and equally adopts a square shape. It carries an $89.99 price tag and is helpful in printing out shopping lists, reminders, calendar events, and more via spoken words. The device will need to be paired with an Echo device to use the speech-to-text function. Also. you won’t be needing ink as it uses thermal technology. All three products are integrated with Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant.

The crowdfunding will run for 30 days in all cases. In this case, all three products will be open for pre-orders until March 19. Backers will only be billed after the product ships. If the pre-order meets the set threshold after 30 days, production would then commence. The company stated that the prices of the products will go up after 30 days and customers have the option to cancel preorders or return a product after it has been shipped to them.

You can find more details on the crowdfunding page on the Amazon website.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G bags IMDA certification

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Feb 19, 2021

In recent weeks, the Xiaomi MI 11 Lite that has a model number of M2101K9AG has been spotted at multiple certification sites like SIRIM (Malaysia), EEC (Europe), FCC (US), NBTC (Thailand), IMDA (Singapore), and Bluetooth SIG. Its Indian variant with model number M2101K9AI was approved by the BIS authority last month. These listings have revealed that it is a 4G LTE model. However, a new finding reveals that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite will also come in a 5G version.

The Xiaomi MI 11 Lite has passed the IMDA certification again today (spotted first by Abhishek Yadav). However, this time it is the 5G variant that has a model number of M2101K9G. The listing has no information on its other specs. It only mentions that the device supports 5G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC.

It is unclear what differences are there between the 4G and 5G versions of the Xiaomi MI 11 Lite. It is likely that both phones could end up with identical specs, but they may feature different chipsets.

The FCC certification of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G revealed that it will be arriving in 128 GB and 256 GB storage choices. Both models are expected to feature 6 GB of RAM. The device is expected to draw power from a 4,520mAh battery and it may carry support for 33W rapid charging. The handset will boot to MIUI 12 and it supports Bluetooth 5.2.

Rumors are rife that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite will be sporting an LCD punch-hole display panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 732G chipset may fuel the 4G variant and it expected to flaunt a 64-megapixel triple camera system. The device is likely to feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader. In terms of appearance, it may look like a stripped-down version of the Xiaomi Mi 11 5G.

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OPPO Find X3 images appear to reveal front and rear appearance

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Feb 19, 2021

An OPPO phone with model number PEDM00 was spotted at various places like AnTuTu, AIDA64, Geekbench, and 3C certification site. A leaked image of the ‘About Phone’ page of the device revealed that the PEDM00 model number is associated with the forthcoming OPPO Find X3 smartphone. The arrival of the smartphone seems to be close at hand as it has appeared in the database of China’s TENAA regulatory body today.

The OPPO Find X3’s listing at TENAA has no information on its specifications. The front view of the device shows that it has a punch-hole screen with curved edges. It is speculated to feature a 6.78-inch OLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The Find X3 Pro could be featuring a same-sized display, but it is expected to support Quad HD+ resolution.

The Find X3’s rear camera setup is included a 50-megapixel primary camera. It could be the same Sony IMX766 lens that will be available on the Find X3 Pro model. The Pro model’s triple camera system is said to include a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main lens, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 superwide sensor, and a 3-megapixel macro camera that is said to offer a 25x zoom. The configurations of the other cameras of the Find X3 are not known yet.

The Find X3 Pro will draw power from the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, whereas the Find X3 will feature the Snapdragon 870 SoC. The vanilla model is also expected to arrive with other specs like 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of internal storage, ColorOS 11.2 based Android 11 OS, and 65W fast charging.

With TENAA certification in two, the Find X3 and Find X3 Pro is expected to go official soon in China. In the coming, both phones are expected to launch along with Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite in global markets.

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Feb 19, 2021

Apple, alongside Google, was reported to have joined the Next G Alliance in November last year, a group that looks to advance the next generation of wireless technology (6G). Apparently, Apple is also planning to start working on 6G on its own. A new job posting spotted by Bloomberg shows that the Cupertino-based company is sourcing for engineers and talent that will help in the development of next-generation 6G cellular technologies.6G technology is stilll several years away from realization, considering that 5G has not even been fully deployed globally. But then, US companies seem to have been caught off guard by their Chinese counterparts who led the way in 5G deployment and so, are trying to avoid a repeat.

The job posting explains that Apple is looking for people who will “research and design next-generation (6G) wireless communication systems for radio access networks” and “participate in industry/academic forums passionate about 6G technology.” It states further that the candidate will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft next generation wireless technology that will have a deep impact on future Apple products. “In this role, you will be at the center of a cutting-edge research group responsible for creating next-generation disruptive radio access technologies over the next decade,” it states.

Experts are of the opinion that 6G cellular technology standards won’t be deployed until around 2030 but this is the right time to begin research and development. Apple is apparently looking to move ahead of the pack and perhaps develop the 6G modem and other products that would be used on its smartphones and other gadgets.

Apart from Apple, other notable companies already on the forefront of 6G R&D efforts include Huawei, LG, Nokia and others.

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ZTE Axon 20 5G’ low DxOMark selfie score shows under-display cameras have a long way to go

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Feb 19, 2021

The ZTE Axon 20 5G is one of the first devices to launch with an under-display selfie camera. The technology is expected to pick up this year, but based on DxOMark’s review of the phone’s selfie camera, it shows that under-display cameras still have a pretty long way to go.

DxOMark has awarded the phone an overall selfie score of 26! That is miles from the 104 points scored by the Huawei Mate 40 Pro, or for a fair comparison, the 88 points scored by the Mi 10 Ultra.

The review lab says in its review that the Axon 20 5G’s 32MP selfie camera is plagued by a host of image quality problems, though its exposure and focus are fairly stable. The overall score is broken down into 10 points for photo and 51 points for video.

Some of the major issues are the phone’s narrow dynamic range and underexposure in very low light. That is not surprising considering the camera is sitting behind the display. The Axon 20 also struggles with colors in photos and there are visible white balance casts regardless of the condition you shoot in.

ZTE Axon 20 5G Group Selfie | Source: DxOMark

For videos, the phone does a bit better but still sits almost at the bottom of DxOMark’s list. The low dynamic range is said to result in clipping in both shadows and highlights. There is color degradation and the noise level is high in all shooting conditions.

The Axon 20 5G may have found a neat way to hide the selfie camera but if you enjoy taking selfies or frequently use your phone for video calls, then you should avoid it. You can read the full review here.

ZTE’s upcoming Axon 30 Pro 5G will bring the second generation of under-display selfie cameras and it is expected to be better than its predecessor. However, it remains to be seen how many improvements it will bring.

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Apple TV app lands on Chromecast with Google TV

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Feb 19, 2021

On Wednesday, the Made By Google Twitter account posted a tweet that hinted at something that had to do with Apple TV. It has now officially announced that Apple TV+ is now available for Chromecast with Google TV via the Apple TV app.

According to the blog post released by Google, users can access the Apple TV app by going to the Apps tab or the apps row in the For you tab. If you have an Apple TV+ subscription, you will be able to watch your favorite TV shows within the app.

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— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) February 17, 2021

Is this really happening? Are you really here?

The @AppleTV app has finally landed on your #Chromecast with Google TV!!! We can’t even rn with this! https://t.co/SukHIYkRi0 pic.twitter.com/5nfJhOPBrg

— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) February 18, 2021

Users in the US will be able to browse through Apple Originals in their personalized recommendations and search results. They will also be able to ask Google Assistant to open the app or play a certain show from the app. You can also add Apple Originals shows or movies to your watchlist. Google says that these features will be available globally in the coming months.

The Chromecast with Google TV is a $49 streaming device that was announced by Google last year. It comes with a voice remote, so you can call up Google Assistant to launch an app or play a favorite show or movie.

Google has said that the Apple TV app will be available on more Google TV devices later.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G gets February 2021 security update, while OnePlus Nord N100 is receiving January 2021 security update

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Feb 18, 2021

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G and OnePlus Nord N100 are the brand’s first-ever budget smartphones. Unlike the company’s other models, the duo is only available in select countries in Europe, US, and others. Although they are only eligible for a single Android update, the firm has been delivering regular maintenance updates for these devices. Hence, they are currently receiving a new security patch update.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G Featured Image — OnePlus Nord N10 5G

Last month, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G became the first OnePlus handset to get the January 2021 security patch update. Now again, it has become the first device from the company to get the February 2021 security patch update. On the other hand, the brand is seeding out the January 2021 security patch update for the OnePlus Nord N100.

Apart from security patches, the new OxygenOS update for this duo also brings improvements and optimizations. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G gets updated GMS package (December 2020) and 5G improvements. Whereas, the update for OnePlus Nord N100 brings improvements for power consumption and network as well as system stability, VoWiFi optimizations, and some bug fixes.

That said, the latest update for these handsets come with the following build numbers.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G
- EU: OxygenOS 10.5.10.BE89BA
- GLO: OxygenOS 10.5.11.BE86AA
OnePlus Nord N100
- EU: OxygenOS 10.5.7.BE83BA
- NA: OxygenOS 10.5.5.BE81AA

OnePlus Nord N100 featured — OnePlus Nord N100

OnePlus Nord N10 5G OxygenOS 10.5.10/10.5.11 Official Changelog

System
- Adjusted a few feature descriptions
- Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.02
- Updated GMS package to 2020.12

Network
- Improved 5G quality of connection in some scenarios to provide a better and stable network environment

OnePlus Nord N100 OxygenOS 10.5.7/10.5.5 Official Changelog

System
- Improved the power consumption
- Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.01
- Improved system stability and fixed some bugs

Network
- Further improved network stability
- Optimized the stability of VoWiFi connection

Last but not least, like any other OTA update, the new system update for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the OnePlus Nord N100 is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may take time to reach every unit.

Caviar’s custom PlayStation 5 costs $500k and adds 4.5kg of gold to the removable plates

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Feb 18, 2021

Caviar, the Russian luxury business has announced its customized PlayStation 5 will sell for $499,000!!! What do you get for the almost 100,000% increase in price? You get a console covered in 4.5 kilograms of 18-carat gold and a crocodile leather-clad controller!

There will only be nine of these consoles made and Caviar says it has received more than 1,342 applications including from the NBA star, Lebron James. There are also some unnamed Russian and American businessmen who have expressed their interest in purchasing one.

The Gold Sony PlayStation 5 Golden Rock as it is officially called will be assembled from 8 sheets that have been cast in solid gold. From the images, it appears Caviar is only selling the digital edition of the PlayStation 5.

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We know most of our readers can’t afford the PlayStation 5 Golden Rock, don’t feel bad, we can’t too. Nevertheless, Caviar has two other more affordable versions. There is an Alligator leather version with bits of 24-carat gold that is priced at $8140. There will be 99 pieces of this version.

The third version is the Caviar Sony PlayStation 5 Carbon and it is covered in the “most durable car carbon”. The gamepad also gets the same treatment. The price tag on this version is $5830 and just like the Alligator edition, there will be 99 pieces made available too.

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Tencent’s Honor of Kings is the top-grossing mobile game worldwide in January 2021

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Feb 18, 2021

Sensor Tower recently released research data which shows that Telegram was the most-downloaded app in January 2021. The research firm has again published data regarding to the top-grossing mobile game globally for the month of January. The revenue estimates were collated from data obtained from the App Store and Google Play worldwide between January 1, 2020, and January 31, 2021, and represent gross user spending.

The data shows that Tencent’s Honor of Kings was the top earner with a revenue of $267.3 million spent by players. The figure represents almost 22% growth from January 2020. It should be noted that most of the game’s revenue emanated from China, put at a whopping 97% while Thailand contributed 1% of the game’s revenue for January.

The second top-earner is unsurprisingly PUBG Mobile, yet another game distributed by Tencent. The game raked in more than $259 million in gross revenue, a 26 percent year-over-year growth when compared to January 2020. About 60% of PUBG Mobile’s revenue were from players in China where the game is known as Game For Peace. The United States contributed 9.8%. PUBG Mobile is still banned in India so the revenue from India would have dropped drastically.

The third-highest grossing game is Fate/Grand Order from Sony’s Aniplex, while the fourth spot is occupied by Genshin Impact from miHoYo. Completing the top 5 is Roblox from Roblox Corporation.

Professional Baseball Spirits A from Konami was a new entrant to the overall top 10 grossing mobile games in January. The title had its best month ever, racking up $112.5 million, a more than three times increase from January 2020. By January 31, 2021, lifetime revenue had reached $1.3 billion, with Japan accounting for all player spending. It’s evidence of just how lucrative the Japanese mobile games market remains, and how much success publisher Konami has found in the space.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series to get new S Pen and Galaxy Buds Pro features

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Feb 18, 2021

If you want a high-end Android tablet, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are your best bet. The two tablets which launched last year with Android 10 have begun to get the upgrade to Android 11 along with the new One UI 3.1 update. A new update coming to the two tablets this quarter will bring new S Pen and Galaxy Buds Pro features.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

S Pen Features

One of the coming features will allow you to use the stylus to handwrite in boxes you would usually have to type in, for example, the address bar in a browser. So rather than type out the URL, you will be able to write it out with the tablet’s stylus. The same applies to the text bar in messages and the search bar in YouTube. When a user is done writing, the handwritten text is turned into typed text.

The Samsung Notes app will also get a “Pen to Text” option that allows you to write naturally and have it converted instantly to digital text. Samsung says users can also draw symbols for certain functions such as a ‘v’ between words to put a space between them and a ‘⌒’ to join two words together. The feature will be available in over 80 languages and can detect punctuations and spacing.

This feature will be available in late February via an update in select markets. It can be activated by going to Settings > Advanced Feature > S Pen > S Pen to text, or to Settings > General management > Samsung Keyboard settings > S Pen to text.

Snap, Scan, and Edit with Samsung Notes

The Samsung Notes app will now let users scan and edit documents from within the app itself. Normally, folks can use the camera app on the Galaxy Tab S7 series to scan a document. However, by building the feature into the Notes app directly, users can scan and edit the document directly. All you have to do is select the attachment icon (paper clip), choose scan, and once you are done, you can edit it right away.

360 Audio via Galaxy Buds Pro

360 Audio is Samsung’s answer to Apple’s Spatial Audio. The feature, launched with the Galaxy Buds Pro, allows you to not only enjoy 360° surround sound when watching a video but will also sync the audio with the movement of your head thanks to a motion-tracking sensor.

The feature is available on select Galaxy smartphones and tablets (Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy Z Fold series, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Tab S7 series, and Galaxy Tab S6 series) running One UI 3.1.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite key highlights leak via images

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Feb 18, 2021

Samsung is the only popular Android tablet OEM apart from Huawei. Whereas, other well-known smartphone makers have left this category. According to a new leak, the South Korean tech giant will be releasing two new lite models of its premium Galaxy Tab S7 and budget Galaxy Tab A7 later this year.

Last year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite as a mid-range productivity tablet. It is expected to get a successor in the form of Galaxy Tab S7 Lite, as per a new leak. This model could also become the company’s cheapest 5G tablet to date.

Similarly, there will be a budget tablet called Galaxy Tab A7 Lite as well. It is reported to be a smaller counterpart of the currently popular Galaxy Tab A7.

According to the images shared by Twitter user WalkingCat (@_h0x0d_), both these tablets will be launching in June 2021. The pictures not only reveal the front design of these upcoming tablets but also some of their highlights.

The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite is said to sport a 12.4-inch display, 5G connectivity, and Galaxy Continuity. For those unaware, the latter feature allows users to use their tablet as a secondary screen for their Galaxy smartphone. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will reportedly come with an 8.7-inch display and will be targeted at one-handed usage for immersive entertainment with a slim metal design.

Lastly, according to a previous report by SamMobile, the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite may bear the model numbers SM-T730, SM-T735, and SM-T736B / SM-T736N for the WiFi-only, 4G, and 5G variants respectively.

Facebook pulls news from its website in Australia in the wake of new media law

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Feb 18, 2021

In a massive escalation in the growing tensions between Facebook and the Australian government, Facebook has now banned all news media from Australia from being placed on its platform. The tensions grew over new regulations seeking to compel Facebook to pay for news content from Australian media which it shares on its platform. Now in a firm and frontal attack by the social networking site, it has asserted its importance by shutting out all news media, including the pages of government agencies and parastatals who increasingly use Facebook for information dissemination.

In a statement on Wednesday Facebook had said that people and publishers in Australia will subsequently be unable to share or see any news content from local or international outlets.

The Facebook pages of many Australian government agencies seem to have been one of the major casualties so far in the unfolding imbroglio. Several Australians have noted that the official Facebook pages of several government departments and agencies have been blank, including the fire department and the meteorological agency, many of whom had used the Facebook platform to disseminate weather warnings, fire, and so on.

In a blog post, Facebook’s executive, Campbell Brown asserted that what the proposed Australian law failed to take into consideration was that it failed to recognize the fundamental nature of the relationship between Facebook and the Australian publishers of news content. Campbell said that contrary to what had been suggested by some uninformed proponents of the new regulations, Facebook indeed does not steal news content, but publishers choose to share their stories on Facebook, which then becomes visible to users on the platform.

Some have already accused Facebook of pursuing a vendetta against the public by shutting out news from these public pages.

The news ban has already been met with confusion and criticism in the country. Facebook has responded to the sharp criticism of its action and said it will reverse pages “inadvertently impacted” by its decision to enforce the media ban.

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Chrome OS to get a native screen recorder, new voices for its screen reader, and more

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Feb 18, 2021

Chrome OS will be getting new features in the near future, most of which are centered around education. One of the key features is support for screen recording and it will be available in March.

Screen recording will come in handy for teachers and students who have to record lessons and reports. You don’t have to be a schoolteacher or student to find it useful. If you create tutorial videos, you will find it useful too.

ChromeVox, the Chrome OS screen reader, will also be getting new features such as the ability to search ChromeVox menus and a voice switching feature that automatically changes the screen reader’s voice based on the language of the text.

Google says it will also make it possible for parents to add a Google Workspace for Education account to their child’s Google account that is managed with Family Link. This feature allows parents to be able to monitor their kids with Family Link even though the kids are using a school account.

In the blog post by Google, the tech giant says it will be launching over 40 new Chromebooks this year. These Chromebooks will include models that are convertible, allowing them to double as a laptop and tablet. They will also come with a stylus for taking notes and editing, a touchscreen, dual cameras, and features to help them create podcasts, draw, and publish digital books.

All of them will have features that allow them to provide exceptional Google Meet and Zoom experiences right out of the box says Google. There will also be LTE versions for those who are in countries with limited access to the internet or countries with strong mobile broadband networks.

A list of Chromebooks will be made available to make it easy for schools to choose from.

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Redmi 10X 4G receives Android 11 update, Redmi Note 9 could be next in line

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Feb 18, 2021

Last year, Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi launched a China-exclusive smartphone series called Redmi 10X. This series includes a single 4G model called Redmi 10X. The said device debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. It was soon updated to MIUI 12 and has now started receiving the Android 11 update as well.

The Android 11 update for Redmi 10X 4G is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase with build number V12.0.2.0.RJOCNXM. In other words, it is only available for select users in China.

But the update should make its way to more users if there’s no issue with this build. Similarly, Redmi Note 9 could also soon receive this update.

Because the Redmi 10X 4G is sold as Redmi Note 9 in global markets. Since it is available in almost all the countries where Xiaomi has its presence, the handset runs multiple regional variants of MIUI, such as Global, EEA, Indonesia, Russia, Turkey, India, and Taiwan.

All these above-mentioned variants of Redmi Note 9 may start getting the Android 11 update in the coming days. That said, this phone is also eligible for MIUI 12.5 update. As per the schedule, Xiaomi may start rolling out that update in late Q2 2021.

Anker’s Soundcore launches the Rave Party 160W Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

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Feb 18, 2021

Anker‘s audio sub-brand Soundcore has launched a new speaker in its Rave party speaker series in India. The speaker is well suited for outdoor use as it features a waterproof design and 160W output, loud enough for use outdoors.

The Soundcore Rave Party speaker is a Bluetooth-capable speaker. It utilizes a cone-shaped design with several LED lights as well as powerful sound output, and long battery life. The Rave speaker comes with two 5.25-inch woofers and dual two-inch tweeters. The speakers all combine to give a total output power of 160W.

The Rave Bluetooth speaker has an IPX4 build which makes it suitable for poolside and outdoor parties under wet conditions. Further, the speaker packs Anker’s Bass up technology, which can boost and intensify the bass, with rich mids and clear treble. The LED lights can also be tuned to flash in rhythm with the music that is being played. This can also be controlled via the Soundcore app, available for both Android and iOS.

The speaker packs a decent 20,000mAh battery that is touted to lasts up to 24 hours of playback. The battery supports fast charging via the USB port with Anker’s Power IQ technology that can fast charge any mobile device connected to it with the appropriate power.

As for the pricing and availability, the Anker Soundcore Rave 160W party speaker carries a price tag Rs. 13,499 (~$185). The speaker is up for grabs presently on Flipkart.

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Leak: OnePlus 9 Pro will have an LTPO display

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Feb 18, 2021

OnePlus is expected to unveil the OnePlus 9 series of Smartphones next month. Ahead of the launch, new features of the device have been appearing on the radar of leaks. Today, one such has been spilled again by Tipster Max Jambor.

OnePlus 9 Pro live photo — CC: Dave2D YouTube

Max, in a Tweet, has posted an image that says that ‘LTPO’ along with ‘9 Pro’ clearly stating that the Pro variant will have an LTPO display. If you don’t know, LTPS is Low-Temperature Polysilicon while the LTPO is Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide.

In the LTPO display, the backplane has IGZO(Indium gallium zinc oxide) that saves power by about 5-15% compared to the ones on LTPS panels. Also, this backplane allows the OEMs to dynamically change the refresh rates of the displays better.

This means the UI can intelligently manage the battery by varying the display refresh rates and also help in Always-on situations. Let’s just hope that OnePlus avoids battery drain and issues like the Green Tint on the OnePlus 9 Pro to their level best.

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— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) February 18, 2021

Regarding the specs, the OnePlus 9 Pro should get an AMOLED QHD+ display with 6.78-inches, curved sides, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, Quad-Cameras with Hasselblad partnership, up to 12GB RAM, 256 GB storage, and OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11.

The non-Pro OnePlus 9 will likely have a slightly smaller 6.55-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 870 SoC, Triple-Cameras with 48MP Sony IMX689, and a 48MP ultra-wide lens, 16MP selfie camera.

Both the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are said to have a 4,500mAh battery. While the Charging tech is yet to be confirmed, Max has already claimed that the devices will come with a charger inside the box.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra gets Android 11 update

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Feb 18, 2021

Last year, Xiaomi announced its best-ever smartphone ever in the form of Mi 10 Ultra. This handset was released to celebrate the company’s tenth anniversary. This device debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. Now, after six months from its launch, the handset is finally receiving the Android 11 update.

In August 2020, Xiaomi launched two China-exclusive smartphones called Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. The duo was released with the Android 10-based MIUI 12 operating system.

Like most Xiaomi phones sold in China, they are included in the MIUI Beta program. Hence, the duo has been receiving Android 11-based weekly MIUI builds for quite a while.

However, the firm started seeding the ‘Stable Beta’ update (V12.1.1.0.RJJCNXM) for Mi 11 Ultra only on February 1. A little over two weeks later, this build is now available for more users as it seems to have termed as ‘Stable’.

For those unaware, MIUI Stable Beta builds are basically stable builds for limited users to test for possible major bugs. If there are no problems, the same build is rolled out to a wider audience as a stable update.

Therefore, in case you have imported this handset from China, then do check for any new OTA update from the phone’s Settings app. That said, the Mi 10 Ultra should receive at least one more Android update and three MIUI updates, as per Xiaomi’s update track record.

VAIO Z (2021) laptop with Carbon fibre body, Intel Core i7, Windows 10 launched

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