Xiaomi sues the US Government over Military Blacklist row

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Jan 30, 2021

Asus confirmed the arrival of the next ROG Phone at the Snapdragon 888 chipset launch Summit in December 2020. Later, the company teased it after sometime in January this year. Although it hasn’t revealed the name of the next flagship, the device is likely to be ROG Phone 5(Tentative). Now, it has appeared on China’s TENAA, revealing key specs and images.

An Asus 5G Mobile Phone with model number ASUS_I005DA probably carrying the “ROG Phone 5” moniker appears on TENAA. The device measures 172.834 x 77.252 x 10.29mm which if true would have a higher thickness than ROG Phone 3(9.85mm).

To further hint at the naming, the rear of the device also has a “05” and “REPUBLIC OF GAMERS” on what looks like a secondary display. Moving on, we can see the “TENCENT GAMES” suggesting that the collab will continue for 2021 as well.

Recently, we also saw Red Magic announce its partnership with Tencent to improve the performance. Anyway, the ROG Phone 5 also seems to have a dot-matrix on the rear which could be for the Aura Lighting. If you remember, Asus launched the hidden LED Dot-Matrix on the lid of ROG Zephyrus G14 laptops in Jan. 2020(@ CES’20).

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Similarly, we saw the lighting armor case for the ROG Phone 3 which also supports Aura lighting. That said, the ROG logo on the dot-matrix hints that this part could be controllable via the phone’s UI to display other messages too. Apart from this, the camera layout looks akin to the predecessor.

At the front, if you look closely, you can spot the dual-front firing speakers, display without notch/punch-hole, and a selfie camera at the top-right. On the right, there are power and volume buttons and on the left, we have a SIM tray which is probably dual-SIM.

As for specs, the TENAA listing suggests a 6.78-inch OLED display, 6,000mAh battery(dual-Cell- 2x3000mAh), and run Android 11. Other expected specs include at least an FHD+ display with 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888 chipset, 65W charging, 64MP main camera, and more.

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Moto G Pro is the first Motorola smartphone to get Android 11 update

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Jan 30, 2021

In late December 2020, Motorola released the list of eligible smartphones for the Android 11 update. However, the company did not reveal when these phones will be getting the update. Now, a month later, one of those handsets, the Moto G Pro, has started receiving the Android 11 update.

According to PiunikaWeb, Lenovo-owned Motorola has begun to roll out Android 11 update for Moto G Pro. The update is currently live in the UK, as per the company’s official update tracker page and multiple users on forums.

The latest system update for the handset comes with January 2021 security patch and weighs 1103.8MB in size. The changelog does not mention anything but users can expect features like chat bubbles, one-time permissions, smart device controls, and screen recorder to name a few.

Anyway, it seems like the update is being pushed in batches. Hence, it may take time to reach every unit. However, users can check if their device has got the update from Settings > System > Advanced > System update.

That said, at first glance, it seems weird for Motorola to release the Android 11 update first for Moto G Pro, a budget smartphone. But then, we realized that this handset is part of the Android One program. Therefore, this phone is also eligible for the Android 12 update as it debuted with Android 10.

Also, it is worth noting that this very same phone is sold as Moto G Stylus in the US. But that model is not part of the Android One program and there’s no telling when it will be getting the Android 11 update.

Xiaomi Mi A3 gets the missing Android 11 Screen Recorder in the latest update

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Jan 30, 2021

On New Year’s Eve, Xiaomi released the Android 11 update for Mi A3 out of the blue. But unfortunately, this build bricked the phones. Hence, the company halted the rollout and offered free repairs for the affected customers. Then, the firm re-released the update after fixing the issue. However, the update did not include a native screen recorder, which is one of the main highlights of Android 11. Thankfully, the Chinese smartphone is now seeding out a new build with this missing feature.

The Android 11 update for Mi A3 came with December 2020 security patch though it was rolled out in early Janauary. Hence, the company has now released a new update that bumps up the security patch level to January 2021.

The latest system update for the Xiaomi Mi A3 comes with build number V12.0.4.0.RFQMIXM (global variant) and weighs 329MB in size. Just like any other OTA update, is it being rolled out in batches. Anyway, interested users can head over to Settings > System > Advanced > System update to check if their unit has received the update.

That said, the changelog for the update does not mention anything. But it brings the Android 11 native screen recorder, which was missing in the previous build. It can be accessed from the edit section of quick settings.

Lastly, apart from the screen recorder, the new update also brings YouTube Music as a system app, and hence, it cannot be uninstalled.

Gearbest Deals: Free Shipping and Discounts on VIOMI SE Vacuum Cleaner and more

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Jan 30, 2021

Maintaining hygiene is one of the things that will never go out of style. Keeping this in mind, Gearbest has decided to offer amazing deals on various products like Oclean W1 Aerodynamics Water Flosser and VIOMI SE Vacuum Cleaner. Let’s have a look at their prominent features and offers.

Oclean W1 Aerodynamics Water Flosser

Oclean features distinctive irrigator brush flossers that support the combination of dental floss, gentle, and gum massage mode. It is basically an aerodynamic oral irrigator water flossing device that offers efficient cleaning and a more comfortable flushing experience. The device has different modes that can be controlled with an app. Its compact and lightweight form allows convenient portability.

Currently, the Oclean W1 Aerodynamics Water Flosser is up with a price tag of just $56.99. However, the highlight is that Gearbest is offering Free Shipping from a local warehouse to cut shipping time and cost.

VIOMI SE Vacuum Cleaner

VIOMI SE is a sweeping and mopping robot vacuum cleaner with 2200pa suction and LDS navigation, AI dynamic path algorithm, and 3200mAh battery capacity. It is designed to build more accurate maps to reduce cleaning time and increase efficiency by 30%. 12 sensors prevent causing accidental bumps while the Japanese KOSEN-NBR wear-resistant tires allow it to climb slopes of up to 2 cms. App control enables the user to control this vacuum cleaner even when they are not home.

At present, the VIOMI SE Vaccum Cleaner is available for just $299.99.The device will be shipped from a German warehouse that will help cut shipping time and cost greatly. VIOMI SE Vacuum Cleaner Gearbest

To know more about such deals, interested users can visit the official Gearbest website.

Xiaomi granted patent for smart glasses with detection & therapeutic properties

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Jan 30, 2021

Xiaomi was initially thought to be a copycat which earned it the nickname- China’s Apple as the company was seen as copying the products of the US tech giant. Over time, the Chinese tech giant has been able to broke off that toga with several innovative products of its own. The brand’s R&D efforts have seen it clinch a new patent. The patent was initially filed by Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd. for “a smart glasses and glasses case.”

The patent details show that the product is a smart glasses and a glasses case that can integrate detection and treatment. The details also suggest that the product emits some therapeutic signals which include phototherapy signals (ultraviolet signals, visible light signals, infrared signals, and laser signals) and sound wave signals, that can be used to treat brain diseases, mental diseases (for example, depression or anxiety), or eye fatigue.

The light therapy signal can treat brain diseases or mental diseases. The sound wave signal and the sound wave signal can treat mental illness, relieve headache or fatigue. Magnetic waves or electromagnetic waves can promote the absorption of missing elements or effectively promote blood circulation in the brain.

We don’t have further details of the product but it is obvious that the product will also come with several features including a speaker or sound transmission technology such as on conduction. We can’t say for sure if the product will be commercialized any time soon.

If Xiaomi chooses to mass-produce this, it won’t be the first Chinese OEM to launch smart glasses. Recall that Huawei has launched two generations of its Gentle Monster Smart Glasses. The smart glasses offer UV protection and also support taking and ending calls. They can play and pause music as well with dual speakers and a microphone which is assisted by an AI-powered speech noise reduction technology.

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Realme X7 5G price in India tipped, likely to arrive as rebranded Realme V15 5G

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Jan 30, 2021

On Jan. 27, Realme confirmed that it will be launching the Realme X7 series of smartphones in India on Feb. 4. The event will be held at 12:30 PM on the same date. The microsite for Realme X7 5G and Realme X7 Pro 5G is now live on Flipkart. Ahead of the launch, a tipster has revealed the pricing of the Realme X7 5G.

According to tipster GadgetsData (Debayan Roy), the Realme X7 5G will come in two options such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GR RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are likely to be priced at Rs 19,999 (~$274) and Rs 21,999 (~$302). A previous leak revealed that it will be available in Nebula and Space Silver colors.

It is speculated that the Realme X7 Pro 5G will be coming in a single version of 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and it could be available in Mystic Black and Fantasy. There is no word on its pricing.

Realme X7 5G could be rebadged Realme V15 5G

The Realme X7 Pro 5G for India could be the same device that went official in China in September. However, it may not be the case with Realme X7 5G. It is likely that Realme V15 5G which debuted earlier this month in China could be rebadged as the Realme X7 5G for India.

Realme X7 5G cameras — A screengrab of Flipkart listing of the Realme X7 5G

The promo page of the Realme X7 5G on Flipkart states that it weighs 176 grams, and it is packed with specs like an S-AMOLED panel, Dimensity 800U chipset, a 4,300mAh battery with 50W SuperDart Charge technology, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system. These specifications can be found on the Realme V15 5G.

China’s Realme X7 5G and V15 5G phones have almost identical specs. However, the major difference between the two phones is that the former has a 64-megapixel quad-camera system. Since the phone heading to India has a 64-megapixel triple camera system, it is likely that the Realme V15 5G will be sold as Realme X7 5G in India.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series could be minor upgrade over Tab S7 models

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Jan 30, 2021

In August 2020, Samsung took off covers from the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ tablets. Hence, it is likely that the South Korean tech giant may announce the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup around the same time this year. An early leak courtesy of a lesser-known YouTuber The Galox revealed that the Galaxy Tab S8 will come with minor upgrades over its predecessor.

According to the YouTuber, the Galaxy Tab S8 will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 and it will sport an 11-inch LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate support. Its fingerprint scanner will be integrated into its power button.

On the other side, the Galaxy Tab S8+ could be equipped with a 12.4-inch AMOLED panel that will deliver a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It is also expected to feature the Snapdragon 888 chipset.

The Galaxy Tab S8 series could be coming in RAM options like 8 GB and 12 GB. It could be available in storage models such as 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. The Galaxy Tab S8 may feature an 8,000mAh like the predecessor Galaxy Tab S7 model, whereas the Tab S8+ could be housing a 10,090mAh battery like its previous version. Both tablets are expected to arrive with support for 25W fast charging. The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ carried support for 45W rapid charging.

While the Galaxy Tab S8 series will have minor hardware changes, the major upgrades could in the form of software capabilities and multi-tasking features. As far as pricing is concerned, the South Korean company may launch the Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8+ at the same prices as their predecessor models. To recollect, the Galaxy Tab S7 started at $649, while the Tab S7+ started at $849.

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Samsung Galaxy F62, F12, A72, A52 5G support pages are now live, May launch in February

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Jan 30, 2021

On Feb. 2, Samsung will be launching the Galaxy M02 smartphone in India. It is likely that the South Korean company may announce as many as four other phones in different markets in February. The reason behind it is that the official support pages of the Galaxy F62, Galaxy F12, Galaxy A72, and Galaxy A52 5G are now live.

The support page of the Galaxy F12 had gone live on Samsung India’s website at the end of December 2020. Now, the support page of the Galaxy F62 (SM-E625F/DS) has also appeared on the same site. Last year, Samsung introduced the F-series by launching the Galaxy F41 smartphone. The handset was made available exclusively through Flipkart.

The Galaxy F12 and Galaxy F62 are also expected to be sold through Flipkart. The company may launch these phones in February in India. There is a possibility that an almost similar variant of the Galaxy F12 could be sold on Amazon India as Galaxy M12. Speaking of M-series, the Galaxy M02’s (SM-M022F/DS) support page has surfaced on Samsung Thailand’s website.

The Galaxy A72 4G’s (SM-A725F/DS) support page was spotted at Samsung Russia’s site earlier this week. Its support page with model number SM-A725M/DS has now appeared on Samsung Caribbean’s website. The Galaxy A52 5G’s (SM-A526B/DS) support page has emerged on the Austrian edition of Samsung’s site.

Earlier this month, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S21 series of flagship phones, which is now up for purchase in different markets. This Galaxy A32 5G’s support page surfaced in the first week of this month and it went official in the second week. Hence, it appears that the new F/M-series and A-series that have emerged on Samsung’s site may go official in February.

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iPhone SE 3 concept renders envision the design of Apple’s next-gen budget phone

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Jan 29, 2021

The next Apple iPhone SE could look relatively modern with minimal bezels. There are indications that Apple may announce its third-generation iPhone SE in a couple of months, if the rumor mills are to be considered.

The release is put at April 2021 for the seemingly low budget smartphone. We now have an idea of what the device might look like, thanks to Concept renders but only if Apple decides to give the model a modern design.

The earlier second-generation iPhone SE 2020 was a hit last year, in spite of not being as small as the original model. The sales figures of the 2020 iPhone SE may have exceeded forecast numbers so much and may be one of the reasons behind Apple’s decision to announce a follow-up in April.

For now, no leaked renders or images of the device have been seen so far but tipster Mac Otakara believes that the third-generation iPhone SE will be unveiled together with the latest version of Apple’s AirPods Pro.

From the content put out on the website, we see that some changes are prominent and we see how an iPhone SE could look if it’s design followed that of the iPhone 12 mini. including retaining a single rear-facing camera module and a punch-hole front-facing camera.

A leak relating to Apple’s iPad mini 6 hinted that Apple was considering deploying this display style for some devices. Additionally, the iPhone SE 3 would retain the Touch ID feature via a fingerprint scanner integrated within the power button.

The concept renders also stated that the device has a 5.4-inch OLED screen, much bigger than what obtained in the current iPhone SE. Some features in the budget phone will remain unchanged from the higher model, like the chipset powering the device.

The coming days will however reveal the authenticity of the claims.

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Xiaomi patents a Smartphone design with detachable rear camera layout

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Jan 29, 2021

Xiaomi is known for patenting weird designs of smartphones. Lately, the company has been trying different designs when it comes to implementing the cameras. Recently, we saw one of the company’s patents having a pop-up camera with a reflective mirror. Today, 91Mobiles have found another one and this time it’s a detachable camera module.

According to the report published on WIPO(World Intellectual Property Organization), Xiaomi’s patent shows a smartphone with a full-display upfront. You might wonder where is the front camera right?. Well, Xiaomi seems to answer that with a detachable rear camera module.

Precisely, the layout could have multiple camera sensors on it. A cutout of one of the images shows how the phone would look like if the layout is removed. Moving on, a couple of attachments at the top of the phone shows a possible attachment for the selfies. That is, this detached layout could be used as front cameras too.

While there isn’t proper evidence for how this would fall in place, there is a possibility that Xiaomi will do it with the help of magnets. Anyway, this is not the first time we are seeing a detachable camera layout. Back in December 2020, we saw an OPPO’s patent with detachable cameras.

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Coming back, the layout of the cameras are in two shapes- One is a pill-shaped dual-camera layout while the other one is circular with a cut-out for four sensors. Still, a complete image of phone with a circular module isn’t available.

That said, just like any other patents, this could also end up as just a schematic and never make it to the final cut. However, what is almost certain is the arrival of a Xiaomi foldable smartphone finally in 2021. In fact, leaked images of the device have already appeared online.

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Deal: Zhiyun 2-axis smartphone gimbal on sale for $34.99 with 40% discount

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Jan 29, 2021

Are you a video-maker and looking for an affordable gimbal? Then, Zhiyun 2-axis smartphone gimbal is worth looking forward as it offers some commendable features at great discounts. Zhiyun Smooth-X handheld Gimbal offers splendid stability along with extendable selfie stick. The gimbal carrying all the exciting features is on sale for $34.99 after using Coupon code SMOOTHXX. However, the Combo is available for the price of $41.99 with over $28 discount using coupon code SMOOTHXX.

Must See: Grab Zhiyun Weebill-S 3-Axis Gimbal for $299 using a coupon code

Zhiyun 2-axis smartphone gimbal carries an extendable stick which expands up to 10.2-inches in height. Overall, it is portable and can be adjusted into the pocket. The smartphone also offers intelligent gesture control which allows video recording effortlessly with Bluetooth Wireless Control. It can be easily used with smartphones like the iPhone and other Android smartphones.

There are dedicated buttons to easily and wirelessly switch between portrait and landscape modes. There’s support for intelligent New “ZY Cami” App which is designed for filmmaking. It allows creating/editing professional movies and fun videos with simple clicks.

Features of Zhiyun 2-axis smartphone

Foldable and Rotatable: The gimbal is portable and compact and measures 65 x 56 x 145mm in size.
Extendable Selfie Stick: Smooth X is quite useful and acts as a selfie stick.
Portrait Mode: The smartphone allows the user to record in portrait/landscape mode to record videos.
Bluetooth Control to Camera: Connect your smartphone wirelessly via Bluetooth without even touching the display.

The ZY Cami app is a den for creativity as it offers an easy user interface and useful tools for video creation. It also enables Face/Object tracking, Gesture Control and Filmmaking features.

Pricing

Zhiyun 2-axis smartphone gimbal usually retails for $59.99, but with a discount of $25 using a coupon code, it is retailing for $34.99. However, the combo is available for the price of $41.99.

Coupon Code: SMOOTHXX

Related: Zhiyun Smooth Q2 Gimbal and Smooth 4 Gimbal on sale for $107 and $94, respectively

LG & Qualcomm partners to jointly develop a 5G in-vehicle platform

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Jan 29, 2021

It is the season of collaborations and business realignment in the automotive tech industry and LG Electronics has just thrown its hat into the ring. It has announced that the company will be collaborating with US chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies Inc. for the development of 5G automotive platforms, according to a senior LG executive. This is a strategic move by LG as it pursues expansion in the emerging markets of automotive technology.

Qualcomm is a leading manufacturer and number one semiconductor supplier in telematics and wireless car connectivity. The company aims to deploy what it termed “reliable, connected, intelligent and location-aware next-generation vehicles” with its expanding group of partners: LG, Continental AG, and ZTE Corp.

Park Jong-sun, vice president of LG Electronics, stated that LG and Qualcomm Technologies are mobile innovation leaders and both companies will be bringing their decades-long research and development experience to the automotive industry with a specific interest in 5G automotive platforms.

Stressing that LG and Qualcomm Technologies have a long history of partnership in the connected car segment of the industry, and it is the belief of LG that 5G technology is a critical component needed in the deployment of a fully connected car platform.

It has been projected that up to three quarters (75%) of all vehicles that will be sold in 2027 will have embedded cellular connectivity, indicating a fast-rising need for automotive technology like 5G.

LG has had a very cordial relationship with Qualcomm. In 2004, it collaborated with Qualcomm to develop telematics technology, and in 2017, the two companies signed a partnership to collaborate on connected car solutions.

Furthermore, in 2019, LG and Qualcomm agreed to strengthen LG’s in-vehicle infotainment system, webOS Auto.

LG has been pursuing its strategic plans to establish a strong presence in the automotive solutions segment of the automotive market in recent years.

Last December, LG signed a partnership agreement with Canadian auto parts maker Magna International Inc. to manufacture an electric vehicle and parts

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Nokia was the 15th largest smartphone brand in Q4 2020 with a mere 0.7% market share

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Jan 29, 2021

HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded smartphones and feature phones was off to a great start in 2017. But as time passed, the firm could not keep up with the stiff competition. Mostly because its handsets pale in comparison with products from other companies, in terms of both specifications and price. As a result, the Nokia brand captured only 0.7% of the smartphone market in Q4 2020.

Usually, research firms only list the top-performing brands in their free report. Hence, Counterpoint Research’s free report on Global Smartphone Market Q4 2020 does not include HMD Global (Nokia). But at the request of NokiaMob, Counterpoint has shared some details regarding the performance of the Nokia brand.

According to the data, HMD Global’s overall mobile phone shipments increased 30% QoQ in Q4 2020. Whereas, feature phone and smartphone shipments rose by 26% and 35% QoQ respectively.

In other words, HMD Global managed to ship only 2.8 million Nokia smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2020 but it shipped around 12.7 million Nokia feature phones during the same period.

Hence, Nokia was the second-largest feature phone brand in Q4 2020 with a 16% market share. However, it ranked distant 15th in the smartphone segment with a mere 0.7% market share.

What are your thoughts on the future of HMD Global? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Huami to launch third-generation self-developed wearable chip soon

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Jan 29, 2021

Huami Technology is a company that excels in smart wearable technology. Headquartered in Hefei, China, the company also makes its own AI-powered wearable chips. Today, the company’s founder has announced that the third-generation wearable chip is coming soon. And it could be the Huangshan 3.

At the Innovation Conference 2021 today, Huami Founder & CEO, Huang Wang, has reportedly revealed that Huami’s third-generation self-developed wearable chip will be launched soon. He feels that with the technology on chips advancing, the capital investment also jumps up.

Although this is a pain, it succeeds in enthralling the end consumer and reducing the overall cost of producing a commercial wearable product. For the unware, Huami stepped into the world of self-developed wearable chips back in 2018. It announced the world’s first AI-powered Huangshan No.1 chipset.

Nearly two years later, the company brought back the momentum with the Huangshan 2 chipset in June 2020. This chipset, which Huami used in many of its smart products, has architecture based on the RISC-V instruction set. It also has a C2 co-processor, independent NPU(Neural Processing Unit).

AI deep learning largely depends on the NPU that enables it to make predictions from the available dataset. Hence, we can expect the company to upgrade the NPU and the instruction set to get a leap in performance on the third-gen.

While Wang hasn’t confirmed a name for the chip yet, the naming could very well be the Huangshan No. 3 but let’s wait for the official confirmation. Huami has been a pioneer in the Smartwatches, fitness trackers segment and it also makes products for Xiaomi. Back in Oct. 2020, the partnership got extended for at least another three years.

In related news, the company’s Amazfit brand will get multiple smartwatches including the Amazfit T-Rex Pro this year.

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Razer Viper 8KHz Gaming Mouse launched in China, USA for 599 yuan, $79.99 respectively

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Jan 29, 2021

Razer recently launched the Razer Naga X Gaming Mouse for 499 yuan. Today, it has unveiled a new 8k gaming mouse. As the name says, the mouse features a 8,000Hz HyperPolling technology and is priced under $80.

Razer Viper 8KHz Gaming Mouse – Price, Availability

The new Razer Viper 8KHz gaming mouse comes in a Single Black color variant. It however has the signature Razer logo in green color at the front. You can take a look at the China pricing below:

China- 599 yuan
USA- $79.99

In China, the mouse is available on Razer T-Mall store. As you can see above, the mouse is also available in the United States. There again, you can buy it on Razer’s website or Best Buy.

Razer Viper 8KHz Mouse Features

Razer calls the design of the mouse as True-Ambidextrous suitable for Esports. This means it will be convenient to hold both in left and right hands. Measuring 126.73×57.6×37.81mm(LxWxH), it weighs very light at just 71 grams.

For a gaming mouse, the most important thing is the feel of the buttons, scrolling wheel, and its response time. Accordingly, Razer says that this mouse has a max tracking speed of up to 650 IPS(inches per second). It also has a max sensitivity of 20000 DPI (Dots Per Linear Inch) and uses Optical Sensor.

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Also, as mentioned above this has a HyperPolling technology with an 8,000Hz polling rate(8x faster speed than others). Polling rate is basically how often a mouse informs its position to the connected device, i.e., computer. Additionally, Razer’s tech also allows users to experience a delay as low as 0.125ms.

Other features include 100% PTFE* Mouse Feet, high-speed USB controller, 2nd-gen Razer Optical Mouse Switch, Razer Speedflex Cable(8m length), 8 programmable buttons, on-board memory to store up to 5 profiles, Razer Chroma RGB lighting.

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ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G will be the first flagship with the second-gen Under Display cam

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Jan 29, 2021

Last year, ZTE launched the Axon 20 5G as the world’s first Under Display camera phone. The device wasn’t a flagship model per see, rather, it is a premium mid-range model that ZTE intended to use to test the waters. The device was well received even though the camera output of the selfie camera wasn’t spectacular

Now, the company is gearing up to launch a second model with an Under Display camera and the name has been officially confirmed as Axon 30 Pro 5G. Tipster @TheGalox_ has now revealed the specs of the device.

ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5g will be the world's first Flagship device with the Second Generation Under Display camera.

Powered by the Snapdragon 888
6.9 inch 120hz 1080p or 1440p display
Completely new & Flagship level Quad Camera system
Super fast Charging and a 4700mah+ battery pic.twitter.com/w2uUvyileu

— Anthony (@TheGalox_) January 28, 2021

According to the leak, the ZTE Axon 30 Pro will be the industry’s first flagship phone equipped with second-generation under-screen camera technology. It will also be the first Snapdragon 888 flagship with a true full screen. The phone will pack a 6.9-inch display with 1080p/1440p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will also reportedly come with a new quad-camera setup. The device will be powered by a 4700mAh battery.

Further, industry insider Ross Young commented that the Axon 30 Pro’s display is supplied by Visionox.

According to the official introduction, ZTE has adopted core technologies such as ultra-high-transmittance micron-level new materials, independently driven screen display chips, and highly integrated minimalist circuit design to avoid the interference of complex lines on the camera, improve the front shooting effect, and cooperate with the original natural pixel arrangement. The display is more natural.

There is no word yet on when the flagship model will be launched but we expect that to happen in no distant time.

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FIIDO eBike maker opens Warehouses in the US

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Jan 29, 2021

A popular Chinese eBike maker has introduced new warehouses in the US to address the increased demand in a rapid and more convenient way. FIIDO is a well-known company which has introduced high-performing eBikes such as D11 and D4S. The new overseas warehouses are operational since December and are serving tons of customers who will place an order via the official website.

Must See: FIIDO D11 Foldable eBike with 100km range coming soon on Indiegogo

Moreover, it will open new spheres for the company as the demand for electric vehicles is highest in the US. According to Sales Manager of FIIDO in the US – Caroline said, “says there’s no better time to open new warehouses than now. There are many opportunities that exist in today’s market, especially for riders in demand of electric moped.”

The overseas warehouses have currently debuted in New York and California last month. However, the company is offering these four eBike models – D11, M1, D4S, and D2S via an online sale at fiido.com. The shipping will be fast as the devices will be shipped from NY and CA warehouses. The timely delivery of the products will further improve the confidence among the buyers to buy FIIDO eBikes.

“We feel excited and take great pride in announcing the establishment of the overseas warehouse in the US,” said Mr Wang, CEO and founder of FIIDO. “Compared with the previous timeliness, customers will be able to obtain the e-bikes or accessories ordered on our official site about two weeks earlier.

Related: FIIDO M1 Electric Folding Bike is Now Available on Giztop for Just $999

Verizon’s OnePlus 8 5G UW gets OxygenOS 11 three months after the unlocked variant

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Jan 29, 2021

OnePlus rolled out the Android 11-based OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro back in October 2020 itself. However, the Verizon-exclusive OnePlus 8 with mmWave 5G support is getting this update only now after three months.

OnePlus was once known for delivering faster updates. But that’s not the case anymore. The company is yet to release stable OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) update for the rest of its eligible lineup, apart from the OnePlus 8 series.

The update situation seems even worse for the carrier variants as Verizon Wireless’ OnePlus 8 5G UW is receiving the OxygenOS 11 update after a long time since the unlocked variant got it. Also, though the update has released at the end of January 2021, the build still comes with November 2020 security patch.

Anyway, the update features the build number IN2019_15_210110 and brings all the new features of OxygenOS 11, such as redesigned UI, Always-on Display (AOD), and new Zen Mode themes to name a few. The changelog also notes improvements to 5G ultrawide band feature.

Verizon OnePlus 8 5G UW OxygenOS 11 Update Official Changelog

System
- Fresh new visual design and optimization of details provides a more comfortable experience.
- Brand new weather user interface supports dynamic switches between sunrise and sunset. Day and night are right in the palm of your hand.
- Optimizes the stability of some third-party apps and improves user experience.

Game Space
- Newly added gaming tools box for convenient switches to Fnatic mode. You can now choose three ways of notifications: text-only, heads up and block, just for your immersive gaming experience.
- Newly added quick reply feature in a small window for WhatsApp and INS. Enable this functionality by swiping down from the upper right or left corners of the screen in gaming mode.
- Newly added mis-touch prevention feature. Enable it, swipe down from the top of the screen, click, and the notification bar will pop up.

Ambient Display
- Added Always-on Ambient Display function, with custom Schedule/All day option included. (Go to: Settings > Display > Ambient Display)
- Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It changes according to your phone usage data. (Go to: Settings > Customization > Clock Style)
- Added 10 new clock styles. (Go to: Settings > Customization > Clock Style)

Dark Mode
- Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode. Simply pull down the quick setting to enable.
- Supports automatic turn on feature and customized time range. (Go to: Settings > Display > Dark Mode > Turn on automatically > Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise / Custom time range)

Zen Mode
- Added 5 new themes (ocean, space, grassland, and others) and more timing options.
- Included the Group feature in Zen Mode. Now you can invite your friends and enjoy Zen Mode together.
Gallery
- Supporting Story function automatically creates weekly videos with photos and videos in storage.
- Optimizes the loading speed of the gallery, and the image preview is faster.

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