Realme X7 Pro 5G full specifications for India emerge on official website

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Feb 2, 2021

On Thursday, Realme will be launching the Realme X7 5G and Realme X7 Pro 5G smartphones in India. The former is believed to arrive as a rebadged version of the Realme V15 5G phone that went official last month in China. Ahead of the launch, Realme India has officially listed the Realme X7 Pro 5G phone with full specifications and images.

Realme X7 Pro 5G specifications and features

A 6.55-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate is available on the Realme X7 Pro 5G. After the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G, it will be the second Dimensity 1000+ SoC powered phone to arrive in India. It has 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB / 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

The Realme X7 Pro 5G has a 32-megaixel front-facing camera. The rectangle-shaped camera module has a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel primary camera, a 119-degree 8-megapixel superwide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel B&W lens.

The Realme X7 Pro 5G has a 4,500mAh battery to keep the lights on. The handset supports 65W SuperDart charge technology. The handset lacks a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack. It boots to Realme UI based Android 11 OS. Readers can visit the source link to know to see detailed information on its specs.

Realme X7 Pro 5G variants and color options

The Realme X7 Pro 5G could be coming to India in options like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The smartphone will be available in three hues like Skyline White, Aerolite Black, and Iridescent. It is speculated the highest variant of the Realme X7 5G could be priced at Rs 21,999 (~$301). Hence, it is likely the Realme X7 Pro 5G may arrive with sub-Rs 25,000 (~$342) pricing in the country.

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Vivo S9 launch date could be March 6; Dimensity 1100 chipset, 44MP dual selfie camera expected

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 2, 2021

Vivo is reportedly working on the Vivo S9 5G smartphone. Like the predecessor Vivo S7 5G, it will be a selfie-centric phone. A tipster from China (via) has claimed that the Vivo S9 may go official on March 6. The leakster has also shared the key specifications of the smartphone.

According to the tipster, the Vivo S9 5G will be launching on March 6. The leak claims that the device will be equipped with a 6.4-inch notch screen and it may arrive with a 44-megapixel ultrawide dual selfie camera. Hence, it appears that the Vivo S9 5G may inherit the same 6.44-inch AMOLED screen with wide notch which was made available on the Vivo S7 5G.

The leak claims that the Vivo S9 5G will be coming to the market as the world’s first Dimensity 1100 SoC powered phone. This reminds us of the Vivo V2072A phone that had appeared at the Google Play Console. It was spotted with Dimensity 1100 chip and a wide notch display. Hence, it seems that the V2072A model number may belong to the Vivo S9 5G smartphone.

The Vivo V2072A Google Play Console listing had revealed that it has 12 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. Like the predecessor model, the device may arrive with up to 256 GB of storage. The other specs of the smartphone are currently under wraps.

In related news, Vivo is likely to soon launch an S-series phone called Vivo S7t 5G. It is rumored to be packed with same specs as the Snapdragon 765G powered Vivo S7 5G. However, the presence of Dimensity 820 SoC is said to be the major difference on the Vivo S7t 5G.

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Honor V40 5G smartphone to go on sale in China today; price starts at 3,599 yuan ($557)

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Jeet

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Feb 2, 2021

Honor recently launched its first major smartphone after splitting from Huawei — Honor V40 5G. The device went on sale in China a couple of weeks ago and in the first sale, all the units were sold out in about three minutes.

Now, the Honor V40 will again be on sale today in China. As for the phone’s pricing, the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at 3,599 yuan (approximately $557) while 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model costs 3,999 yuan, which is approximately $619. It comes in three color options — Black, Silver, and Rose Gold.

The smartphone features a 6.72-inch screen with a dual punch-hole design and is the first V-series phone from Honor to feature an OLED panel. The screen offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1236 x 2676 pixels resolution, a 120HZ refresh rate, a 300Hz touch sampling rate, and a DCI-P3 color gamut. The display is also integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset along with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. In the camera department, the phone has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, a laser autofocus unit, and an LED flash.

On the front side, it features a 16-megapixel sensor and a ToF (Time-of-Flight) lens for depth estimation. As for software, the phone runs Magic UI 4.0 based on the Android 11 operating system with GPU Turbo X for graphic acceleration. It has a 4,200mAh battery that carries support for 66W superfast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging.

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Vivo X60 series smartphones to reportedly launch in India in March or April

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Feb 2, 2021

In December 2020, Vivo officially launched its flagship smartphone lineup — Vivo X60 series, and shortly after that, the devices were available for purchase in China, with a starting price of 4,998 yuan which is about $778.

A couple of weeks later, the company launched the Vivo X60 Pro+ smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Now, the smartphone is all set to make its way to the Indian market in the coming months.

As per the report, the X60 lineup, including the Vivo X60 Pro+, could get launched in India in the month of March or April. We expect to get more information about this launch in the coming weeks.

The Vivo X60 Pro+ features a 6.56-inch display that offers a screen resolution of 2376 x 1080 pixels along with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB internal storage.

In the camera department, the phone has a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary camera, a 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor with an f/1.57 aperture, a 32MP f/2.08 portrait camera with a 50mm focal length, and an 8MP f/3.4 periscope camera that has OIS 5x optical zoom and 60x super zoom. On the front, there is a selfie camera of 32MP with an f/2.45 aperture.

The smartphone supports dual SIM, an in-display fingerprint scanner, face unlock, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 with support for SBC, AAC, aptX HD, and LDAC. It is running OriginOS 1.0 based on Android 11. It packs a 4200mAh battery with support for a 55W flash charge.

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Samsung Galaxy M62 receives NBTC certification, likely to launch soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 2, 2021

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy M62 smartphone has received certification from the National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) authority of Thailand (via. Pricebaba). With yet another certification under the belt, it seems that Samsung may soon launch the Galaxy M62 smartphone in different markets.

As usual, the NBTC certification only reveals that the SM-M625F/DS moniker is associated with the Galaxy M62 smartphone and has no information on its specs. The moniker and model number were last seen at the Bluetooth SIG certification. The handset has also received Wi-Fi Alliance approval in the recent past. These certifications show that the Galaxy M62 carries support for Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Android 11 OS.

It is believed that Samsung is also gearing up to launch a phone named Galaxy F62. It could be a rebranded version or its specs could be a lot like the Galaxy M62. The SM-E625F/DS model number that belongs to the Galaxy F62 and the SM-M625F model number were both found in FCC certification. It revealed a couple of more specs such as 4G LTE, NFC support, and a 7,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

The Galaxy F62 was spotted with an Exynos 9825 chipset and 6 GB of RAM at the Geekbench benchmarking platform. It is speculated that the device could be equipped with up to 256 GB of native storage. The Galaxy F62 has also bagged certification from the BIS authority of India and its support page is also live on Samsung India’s website.

The leaked shots of the Galaxy F62’s panel revealed that it could be sporting an AMOLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint reader. It could be equipped with a square-shaped camera module. The images revealed the presence of connectivity ports such as a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB-C. Apart from the Galaxy M62 / Galaxy F62 smartphone, the South Korean company is also expected to launch phones like Galaxy F12, Galaxy A72, and Galaxy A52 this month.

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Huawei Mate X2 tipped to launch soon with an in-folding design different from Samsung’s

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 2, 2021

Despite the US sanctions, recent data released by market research firm Canalys shows that Huawei still leads the smartphone market in China. That could get eroded if the ban on the use of US technology is not lifted by the new US administration. But before that will happen, Huawei still has a fast depleting stockpile of inventory for 5nm chipsets. The company will reportedly be releasing the Mate X2 foldable smartphone soon with a 5nm chip onboard.

The source of the latest rumor about the Mate X2 is a Weibo tipster named Courage Digital King who hinted that Huawei’s new generation foldable phone models will be released soon, believed to be before the end of February.

The Mate X2 is said to adopt an in-folding design just like what Samsung utilized on its own foldable phones. However, the tipster disclosed that Huawei’s in-folding design is different from that of Samsung. Also, the phone is said to pack a 5nm chipset that is believed to be the Hisilicon Kirin 9000 series. Expect the flagship device to also have “some very dazzling new technologies” onboard.

The Mate X2 foldable phone was earlier reported to have passed the network access audit of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and China’s 3C certification.

According to available details, the device will have a dimension of 161.8×145.8×8.2mm. It will also feature an 8.01-inch main display while the secondary screen size is 6.45 inches. The main screen will have a resolution of 2480×2220 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display will be supplied by Samsung and BOE.

The premium foldable phone is also expected to pack a built-in 4400mAh battery, and supports 66W super flash charging. Further, it will not use UTG (ultra-thin glass), but choose scratch-resistant CPI (colorless) polyimide.

In other respects, the machine is expected to be equipped with support Bluetooth 5.1 and run EMUI 11 based on Android 10.

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AMD reportedly looking to outsource its GPU & APU production to Samsung

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 2, 2021

Samsung Semiconductor Inc is the subsidiary of Samsung Electronics responsible for the manufacture of semiconductor solutions. The brand may not be the biggest player in the field as there is TSMC but the Korean tech giant is investing heavily in its foundry business in a bid to win more clients. Samsung is in competition with TSMC, the world’s largest contract manufacturer of chipsets. TSMC’s inability to meet demand has enabled Samsung to corner some of the orders originally intended for TSMC.

Companies are now exceedingly looking toward Samsung for their production needs and AMD reportedly finds itself in a similar position. As indicated by another report, the organization is hoping to re-appropriate its GPU and APU creation to Samsung. TSMC as of now handles the total of AMD’s orders.

TSMC’s assembling hubs stay popular. Apple remains its greatest client and it supposedly made sure about TSMC’s full 5nm limit the previous summer. TSMC’s 3nm hub is additionally expected to be utilized essentially for Apple. AMD is dependent on TSMC for the assembling of its Ryzen CPU/APU arrangement and Radeon GPUs just as its chips for gaming consoles and server farms. It needs to make sure about extra creation limit to not face interruption in the provisions of its items that are in demand. Word on the street in South Korea is that AMD is considering re-appropriating a lump of its CPU and APU creation to Samsung.

On the off chance that that is undoubtedly the situation, AMD could be the primary organization to use Samsung’s 3nm node. There’s no official confirmation of this as of now. However, it’s altogether inside the domain of plausibility. It is an obvious fact that TSMC can’t keep up with orders. Along these lines, Samsung is in an incredible situation to win clients who can’t make sure about the limit at TSMC. Samsung and AMD likewise have a current relationship. The two are dealing with a custom portable GPU that will be used for impending Samsung Exynos processors.

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VAIO releases a teaser poster pointing at a new Z series launch on February 18

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 2, 2021

Notebook brand VAIO has released a poster on Monday indicating that it will hold a press conference on February 18. The conference will be held from 12:00 to 14:00 GMT+8 and will be broadcast live globally. Although the company didn’t announce the name of the product, the teaser shows a thin and light notebook with a sunken screen hinge and a very thin body may debut on that day.

It can be seen from the poster that the hinge part of the new notebook is similar to the letter “Z”, so the new product to be released is expected to be the VAIO Z series. The new series is expected to be equipped with an OLED screen.

The VAIO brand previously belonged to Sony and became a separated entity from Sony Group in 2014 after it was sold. The brand did not enter the Chinese market due to market reasons after its independence but decided to return in August 2017.

Previously, a Weibo tipster @ZACKBUKS had rumored previously that “the new VAIO Z is coming.” This teaser poster just officially confirmed that rumor. VAIO Z series notebooks have not launched new products for a long time. This series is the flagship thin and light notebook. It has high-density packaging technology and heat dissipation design technology. The high-density layout of electronic components on the motherboard minimizes the size of the motherboard.

Furthermore, the heat dissipation system of the VAIO Z series notebooks is also the key to achieving high performance and efficient heat dissipation. Special cooling fans and heat dissipation ducts are used, and low-frequency speed units that can be independently controlled are used to prevent resonance and suppress noise.

We bring you more details of the product when it is officially unveiled.

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The new Helio M80 is MediaTek’s first modem to support mmWave

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 2, 2021

MediaTek has been churning out a lot of 5G chipsets but none of these processors have support for the mmWave spectrum. The Taiwanese semiconductor company has now announced a new modem called the Helio M80, and it has support for mmWave.

The Helio M80 is the successor to the Helio M70 modem found inside the Dimensity 1000 series. The new modem not only brings support for mmWave networks but also touts faster uplink (3.76 Gbps) and downlink (7.67 Gbps) speeds. That is a big boost over the Helio M70’s 2.5Gbps and 4.7Gbps uplink and downlink speeds respectively.

MediaTek says in the press release that the new modem supports both non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) architectures, dual 5G SIM, dual 5G NSA and SA networks, and dual Voice over New Radio (VoNR). Below is the full list of radio access technologies that the modem offers:

3GPP Release 16 standard
Sub-6 GHz and mmWave dual connectivity and carrier aggregation
5G NR (FR1) with carrier aggregation
5G mmWave (FR2) up to 8CC
5G carrier aggregation with Mixed Duplex (TDD + FDD)
Dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) ready

The Helio M80 modem also comes with MediaTek’s UltraSave technologies for power-saving. ”The UltraSave Network Environment Detection and UltraSave OTA Content Awareness technologies dynamically adjust power configuration and operating frequency based on the network environment” says the press release. MediaTek adds that the modem will regularly remain powered in connected standby even when there is no data activity thanks to its Connected Mode DRX technology.

The new modem will reach customers later this year, so there is a chance we may see it in a processor before the end of 2021. MediaTek also has two other 5G modems that should appear on devices this year. There is the MediaTek T700 which will power 5G PCs launching this year and there is the MediaTek T750 that is designed for fixed wireless routers and mobile hotspot devices.

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Prices of mobile phones, accessories may increase as India hikes customs duty

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 2, 2021

The Indian government has just released its budget report for 2021-2022. One of the highlights of the budget presentation is the announcement of a 2.5% increase in customs duty on some mobile phone parts and power banks to stimulate local capacity and enhance value addition in the electronics segment.

From April 1, 2021, the new rule will come into force. Areas affected are parts for manufacture of specified parts of mobile phones, like Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Camera module and Connectors and Inputs, parts and sub-parts for the manufacture of Lithium-ion battery and battery pack are among the parts that will now get a 2.5% customs duty. Previously, these parts were exempted from custom duty payments.

The Indian government is also increasing the import duty of Printed Circuit Board Assembly and Moulded Plastic, for the manufacture of charger or adapter by 5% from 10% to 15% and duty of Inputs and parts [apart from PCBA and moulded plastic] of the mobile charger from 0% to 2.5%. This will be applicable from tomorrow, February 2nd, 2021.

This policy is bound to lead to an increase in the prices of mobile phones, as well as a few other accessories and power banks that use imported parts, especially the Apple iPhone.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the country has made progress in supporting local capacity, as domestic electronic manufacturing continues to grow. He stressed that India now exports mobile phones and chargers.

It remains to be seen, however, what the impact of this new policy will be. In the short term, the impact may be felt in the increased costs of imported phones and some other affected accessories. However, this could also help fast track the growth of local manufacturers to become global players in the coming years.

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MediaTek corners components supply from Apple for Beats headphones

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 1, 2021

Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company, MediaTek has just made a big entry into Apple‘s supply chain for Beats headphones, according to sources familiar with the matter. Apple is the parent company of Beats and its headset factories.

MTK Dimensity 1000 — MediaTek Dimensity 1000

MediaTek was chosen by Beats to produce some important components for its headphones, according to reports. This is the first time MediaTek has had this kind of supply collaboration with Apple as a sole supplier of some components for Apple’s products. At this time, it is yet unclear what specific components the company will be supplying.
It is expected that the first orders from Apple will ship as early as February 2021 -that is according to industry insiders.

In spite of Apple’s discontinuation of the inclusion of headphones inside the iPhone’s package, the company continues to expand its product offering and its range of Beats headphones.

Early estimates point out that close to 200 million iPhones will be sold this year, translating to a similar figure for Apple-branded Beats headphones, in addition to other segments of the market demanding the product. The implications of this huge sales outlay from the perspective of Media Tek is that it will expand its business outlook of the rising company.

MediaTek is a Taiwanese semiconductor company that manufactures chips for wireless communications, high-definition television, smartphones and tablet computers, navigation systems, and a wide array of products. Media Tek claimed a 14% market share of worldwide smartphone sales in 2017. It produced about 1.5 billion devices in 2018.

Apple is a global leader in smartphones, tablets, and PC production and sales. Its flagship products, the iPhone and iPad have enjoyed a tremendous amount of patronage and goodwill in recent years. Its smart wearables lineup of fitness devices and the Apple AirPods are a few other areas where the US company has had a strong performance.

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Grab Vamvo L6200 Video Projector for just $156.76 at Amazon (Coupon)

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Feb 1, 2021

Watching your favorite content on the big screen makes it much more exciting and entertaining. To help you get this experience, Amazon US has recently offered a massive discount on Vamvo L6200 Video Projector and can be brought for only $156.76. Interested users can click on the $30 coupon on the Amazon webpage to avail this offer.Vamvo L6200 Video Projector has a resolution of 1920 x 1080p and a contrast ratio of 8000:1 that produces 80% brighter and 50% crisp images. It boasts an energy-saving feature that reduces power consumption and extends the battery life of up to 50,000 hours. The cooling system prevents overheating while its distinctively designed fan diminishes the noise for seamless use. It supports ports like HDMI, USB, VGA, AV, micro SD card, and an audio jack of 3. 5mm. This means the user can connect devices like laptops, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, or any streaming device.

Vamvo L6200 Video Projector can be basically used as a home theatre for a seamless viewing experience. Currently, it is being sold at a discounted rate of $156.76 on Amazon.us. Interested users can add an on-screen coupon worth $30 to redeem this offer. The deal is only valid for a limited time, so make the most of it while it lasts.

Limited Time Offer: Grab Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb for $14.99 at Gearbest

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Feb 1, 2021

Lighting plays a major role in changing the ambiance of any space. Keeping this in mind, Gearbest has recently decided to offer a massive discount on Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb. Interested readers can now purchase it for just $14.99 till 3rd February 2021. This bulb is designed to produce up to 16 million colors to suit all your needs. Let’s take a look at its other prominent features.

Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb features color picking and combining feature where it can change color according to the object it is being pointed at. This unit is designed to adjust color temperature and brightness, where a cool white light with high brightness and color temperature can be used for an ideal working environment. It can also be synchronized according to the rhythm of the music. With 6W consumption, this Yeelight bulb saves both energy and money. Integrated with a moonlight mode, this unit produces moonlight-like light to relax you.

This Yeelight Smart LED Bulb supports voice control, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, Amazon Alexa, Mijia app, and more. Now, all the interested readers can purchase this bulb for just $14.99 at Gearbest. This offer is valid only till 3rd February 2021, so make the most of it while it lasts.

Xiaomi Mi AX1800 WiFi 6 Router up with a huge discount at Gearbest

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Feb 1, 2021

When you have high internet speed, the world looks like a much better and entertaining space. Xiaomi recently introduced Xiaomi Mi AX1800 WiFi 6 Router that offers just that. Currently, this unit is on sale at Gearbest and available for just $54.99. This router has a dual frequency of 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

Xiaomi Mi AX1800 WiFi 6 Router is powered by an IPQ6000 4-core A53 1.2GHz CPU processor and network acceleration engine of single-core 1.5GHz NPU. With 128MB RAM and 1775MBps speed, this device is built to transfer multi gigabits of data. Its natural cooling mode prevents overheating. This Xiaomi router can connect 128 devices at the same time. It features a smart WiFi operating system based on OpenWRT deeply customized MiWiFi ROM.

Other features of the Mi AX1800 WiFi 6 Router include 2 LAN ports, wireless connectivity, and a DC port interface, among other things. Readers can now purchase this router at a discounted rate for just $54.99 at the Gearbest website.

Head on to the official Gearbest website to check out other deals and offers by clicking here.

Umidigi A9 Max renders gives us a glimpse of powerful performance

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 1, 2021

Umidigi is slowly and steadily expanding its wings across the globe by launching new smartphone models. After gaining massive sales with the launch of Umidigi A9 Pro, the company is on the verge of launching Umidigi A9 Max. The upcoming smartphone will feature several upgrades over its predecessor. Some A9 Max renders were spotted showcasing the technical specifications of the device.

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As per the new renders, the Umidigi A9 Max will feature 8GB RAM with a new camera module design and a new colour option. It will be among a few devices which offer abundant RAM under $200 budget. There are some design changes too on the rear side of the device.

However, the Umidigi A9 Max also possesses the same camera matric module on the rear as like the A9 Pro. The device adopts a new blue colour which looks familiar with the Mi 11 blue colour. Moreover, the new smartphone will house a better thermometer sensor in comparison with its predecessor.

Umidigi A9 Pro will feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ display and will feature a double-sided 2.5D curved display. It is built using a metal frame. The smartphone features a quad-rear camera with a 48MP primary camera and a 24MP selfie camera on the front. It will run on Android 11 out of the box.

It is expected to launch in March for less $200 price tag. However, on the occasion of its anniversary celebrations, the users can join Umidgi global giveaway to win Umidigi A9. Head over to the official website to learn more about the company and enter the giveaway.

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itel A47 with a UNISOC processor, Android Pie launched in India for Rs.5499 ($75)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 1, 2021

Last week, the microsite of the itel A47 had popped up on Amazon India’s official website pointing to a launch on February 1. As scheduled, Transsion Holding brand itel has launched the itel A47 in India. The phone is the company’s latest 4G phone and it runs on Android Go Edition of the Android Pie OS.

Even though the device is an entry-level model, it packs a decent specs lineup and the design is also cool. The budget phone sports a 5.5-inch LCD IPS screen and is powered by an undisclosed quad-core processor which is believed to be a Unisoc processor clocked at 1.4GHz. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM while there is 32GB of storage inside expandable up to 32GB with microSD. The phone equally runs Android 9.0 Pie, Go Edition.

For photography, the device packs a single 5-megapixel sensor at the front for selfies. The selfie camera is equipped with an LED flash. Also, there is a dual-camera setup at the rear consisting of a 5-megapixel camera sensor and a VGA secondary sensor housed in a module located at the top left corner of the back panel along with the LED flash.

The phone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner that can unlock the phone in 0.2 seconds. There is also face unlock onboard. Keeping the lights on is a decent 3000mAh battery. The itel A47 also comes with dual SIM (nano + nano) support and has dedicated microSD support.

Other features onboard the device include a 3.5mm jack, FM Radio, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and a micro USB port for charging the device.

As for the pricing and availability, the itel A47 carries a decent Rs. 5499 (~$75) price tag. It comes in Ice Lake Blue and Cosmic Purple colours with a gradient finish. The entry-level phone will be available on Amazon.in from February 5th.

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Android 11 Soak Test (Beta) begins for Motorola Moto G Power

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Balaji S

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Feb 1, 2021

Recently, Motorola rolled out the Android 11 update for Moto G Pro in the UK. It is the first Motorola device to get the taste of the latest Android. Now, a report on the XDA forum suggests that the Moto G Power will get it soon.

As reported by Piunikaweb, a post on XDA Forums by a senior member named ice711 shows a glimpse of Android 11 on the settings menu of Moto G Power. He says that he got the update as he is a part of the Motorola Feedback Network(MFN).

For the unaware, it is a group of users in the community who are chosen to test out the new features before it is rolled out to everyone. You can look at this older post on Lenovo community forums to get an idea about it. Soak test, as the company likes to call it, is rolled out to the selected users of MFN initially.

Anyway, the Android 11 update with software version RPM31.Q1-46 is rolling out to the MFN users with the latest January 2021 security patch. Talking about the improvements, the user says that after the update, Moto G Power runs smoother, faster, and has improved battery life.

Similar to the G Power, the company is also Soak testing 2019 devices like the Motorola One Action, Motorola One Vision, and Motorola One Hyper. That said, with this update, the company is living up to the word of Android 11 schedule it released back in December 2020. Barring oldies like Moto G7, G8, E6 series, and One Zoom, the devices mentioned above should get it soon.

Either way, we don’t have the availability of the stable Android 11 for Moto G Power yet. However, with the Soak test already underway, expect it anytime soon. In case you don’t know, Moto G Power launched back in February 2020 for $249.99.

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BOE has patented a new display solution that allows the visually impaired feel images

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 1, 2021

For the visually impaired, touch is one of the ways they interact with their environment. This explains why braille uses raised dots. Talking about braille, the tactile system has not seen much development in recent years. Available electronic braille devices are super expensive and are very limited in the amount and type of content they can display. Things might change in the near future if a recent BOE patent becomes commercially available.

Chinese tech blog, ITHome, reports that the Chinese display company has patented a new solution that improves upon existing ones. Unlike current solutions which display limited content and are also quite slow, BOE’s solution is faster and has a larger area of function. The solution is made up of two devices: the main device is a touch display that works with a smaller device that is worn on the finger.

When the user wears the smaller tactile device and passes their hand over the touch device which is displaying an image, a sensor transmits information to the tactile device in form of haptic feedback that allows the user to “feel” what is being displayed. This solution is said to make it possible for the visually impaired to not be limited to only interacting with texts but also shapes and images in general.

We are not sure if BOE’s solution can be built into any sort of touch display. If that is the case, manufacturers can adopt the technology and incorporate it into their regular devices designed for those that can see so that the visually impaired can pick up such a device and be able to interact with it.

The patent was just published on January 26 and there is no info on the manufacturer’s plans for it. Nevertheless, we hope we get to see it in commercial devices soon.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 with Lenovo IdeaPad Duet-like features leaked on Retailer listing

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Balaji S

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Feb 1, 2021

ASUS is working on a new Chromebook Tablet and it looks like a competitor to the last year’s Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook. A German retailer has now listed a new MediaTek chipset-powered ASUS Chromebook Tablet with a detachable keyboard and a Stylus support.

The listing on the retailer Saturn, first stopped by Chrome Unboxed(via 9to5Google), shows a ASUS Chromebook CM3000DVA-HT0011. However, the report says that other listings designate it as ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000. The model listed on the site is in Mineral Gray color.

Similar to the IdeaPad Duet Chromebook, we see a detachable keyboard with a Fabric finish on the backside. Further, the report and the listing shows that the display of the Chromebook will have a slot inside beside to hold a USI-Stylus. Speaking of which, these accessories are said to be included in the box but let’s wait for official confirmation.

On the left, there is a power button and volume rockers, and to the back, we have the ASUS, Chromebook logos, and a Single Camera. Upfront, you get a display with thicker borders and a single selfie shooter at the center.

On the bottom, we have magnetic contacts for the detachable keyboard. In addition to the keyboard, a fabric-style Kickstand also appears on the images.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 Specifications

As for Specs, the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 will have a 10.5-inch Touch screen display with a 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. It will have up to 320 nits brightness and cover 118% sRGB color Gamut. Above the display, we also have a 2MP 1080p front-facing camera whereas the rear set up has an 8MP single camera.

Under the hood, the listing shows a MediaTek MT8183 chipset. To compare the IdeaPad Chromebook Duet of Lenovo has MediaTek Helio P60T. Anyway, the chipset on ASUS is paired with 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB eMMC storage.

Other Specs include Type-C charging port, 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, 27WHr battery, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, ChromeOS out of the box. Finally, the Chromebook Tablet measures 255mm x 167mm x 8mm and weighs 0.53kg.

This device is listed for €449 (~$540) on Saturn retailer but we feel that it could be just a placeholder listing. It is expected to ship in July 2021 however, don’t be surprised if ASUS unveils it earlier.

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LG Velvet 5G has begun to receive Android 11 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 1, 2021

Last year, LG did not release any flagship smartphone. Instead, it launched a premium mid-range smartphone called LG Velvet 5G. This handset debuted with Android 10 with Velvet UI on top of it. Now, this phone has started receiving its first major update in the form of Android 11.

Google released Android 11 stable in September 2020. Since then, OEMs have been running beta programs and also rolling out stable builds to their respective eligible devices. But the update rollout only sped up in December when Samsung began to seed the builds.

On the other hand, LG did not release many phones last year. In fact, the South Korean electronics giant may exit the smartphone business in 2021. But still, it is slow in delivering the latest Android update.

According to PiunikaWeb, the Android 11 update is available for LG Velvet 5G only now even though it is the company’s main smartphone of 2020. Above all, the update is currently only live in the firm’s home country.

The latest system update for LG Velvet 5G is called LG UX 10. It is based on Android 11 with Velvet UI on top of it. This update weighs 2251.64MB in size for the South Korean variant of the device.

Right now, it is being rolled out in batches and should reach other regional variants in the coming weeks. That said, the availability of this update is a mystery for the 4G and the carrier variants of the LG Velvet.