Last year, Realme had revealed its 125W fast charging technology which can charge a 4,000mAh battery up to 33 percent in just three minutes. Now, a tipster has revealed when the technology will be available in a smartphone.
According to digital chat station, OPPO, Realme, and OnePlus will be launching their own smartphones 125W Super Fast Charging in the second half of this year. The technology will also support multiple fast charging protocols.
It will also have support for backward compatibility with VOOC, Dart, Warp, SuperVOOC, SuperVOOC 2.0, SuperDart fast charging protocols. It will also support 125W PPS protocol, 65W PD protocol fast charge, and 36W QC protocol. It is also compatible with the universal 100-240V ultra-wide voltage input.
Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe had previously teased up and demonstrated the 125W Power Adapter in Europe but for some reason, the company has not yet officially launched the product.
Earlier, there were reports that the Realme GT 5G smartphone comes with support for 125W fast charging but when the phone comes with support for 65W fast charging. It will be interesting to see which device from the company ends up with such fast charging technology support.
China-based Huawei Technologies and carmaker Arcfox have launched their first electric car with a full suite of autonomous driving features. This development comes as Huawei is facing a slew of issues because of the sanctions by the United States.
The car, named Arcfox aS HBT is the first to come with Huawei HI which is a complete intelligent automotive solution that is powered by HarmonyOS. It also comes with a lidar chip and 5G connectivity support.
This is different from the HiCar Smart Screen that is already being used in vehicles from China-based carmaker BYD. Comming on the launch of this new car, the company’s spokesperson said that “it is a next-generation, intelligent and purely electric luxury sedan jointly built by Arcfox and Huawei.”
It has also been revealed that the car will be available for purchase from 17th April. The car is capable of level-3 autonomous driving, which allows drivers to safely take their attention off the road under certain conditions.
The Lidar sensor, which is short for light detection and ranging, is supposed to help in this area. It is similar to radar but uses light instead of radio waves, and thus offers higher precision in certain environments owing to the shorter waves.
Do note that Huawei has no plans of making its own car and is only interested in supplying its technology to existing carmakers. On the other hand, its competitor Xiaomi is working on making its own electric car.
After the imposition of restrictions by the United States for the smartphone and telecom business, Huawei started building its alliance in the auto industry last year. So far, the company has signed up with 18 carmakers for a “5G automotive ecosystem”, utilizing Huawei’s HiCar system.
Japanese camera manufacturer Fujifilm has launched its latest offerings, the Instax Mini instant camera, together with the Instax Mini Contact Sheet, as it seeks to rekindle its glory days of old. With these new products, Fujifilm hopes to recreate the classic nature and feel of its first-generation cameras.
The Instax Mini 40 camera is an instant camera with a timeless design bound to reignite the feel of its earlier masterpieces before the advent of digital cameras. According to Fujifilm’s North America executive, Manny Almeida, it is a portable device that can fit on the palm and appeal to instant photo enthusiasts.
The Instax Mini 40 camera design reveals a high-quality texture finishing, with the camera’s body accentuated silver touches to produce an overall exquisite design. The Instax 40 Mini includes an automatic exposure feature that modulates the level of ambient light when the camera shutter is active.
Unlike many other cameras, the Instax Mini 40 can be easily used by a new user without extensive training, as they can produce high-quality photos with minimal assistance. The device also has a Selfie Mode that can be activated to provide fine shots of the user. There are several other exciting features present in the latest instant mini camera from Fujifilm.
Fujifilm has also launched the Instax Mini Contact Sheet Instant film, which combines with the Instax Mini 40 camera, and is a strong reflection of the classic film photography which Fujifilm, Kodak, and several other manufacturers had carved a niche. The goal of Fujifilm was to deliver a product that would be reminiscent of instant photographs that held away in the analog era. The Instax Mini Contact Sheet Instant film is only available in a single pack of 10 exposures.
The Instax Mini 40 camera adopts a recommended retail price of $99.99 while the Instax Mini Contact Sheet instant film will retail for $14.99 per pack. Both products will be available at the end of this month (April 2021).
Google might have inadvertently revealed its upcoming next-generation earbuds called the Pixel Buds A after an email push to Google Nest accounts revealed a small image displaying some device features. The Pixel Buds A photo showed a dark green color for the device, although we know of a white color variant. The email, first spotted by 9to5Google, contained some specs of the Google Pixel Buds A and a link to the Google Store where the earbuds are listed under Accessories.
Previously, the device had surfaced on the FCC website as a new Pixel Buds-like device for certification. The FCC listing showed two devices with model numbers GPQY2 and G7YPJ and pointed to the impending launch of the next-generation earbuds, which followed the pattern governing the listing of the current Google earbuds.
The two model numbers likely represent the left and right earbuds of the same device. The FCC listing also came under the Weifang Goertek Electronics company, even though the naming pattern bears strong similarities to Google devices. Weifang Goertek Electronics was also linked to the current Google Pixel Buds’ FCC listing.
The dimensions of the device provided in the FCC documentation interestingly bear strong similarities with the present Pixel Buds. However, we expect Google to deploy current technology to provide solutions to the current Pixel Buds’ practical drawbacks. Disconnection issues were reported frequently by users of the Pixel Buds, and the higher power output connected with the upcoming device should be able to resolve the frequent disconnection issues.
Google Pixel Buds A
The email to Nest accounts also revealed an upgrade of the Nest Hub to incorporate some new features like photo sharing by voice, smart device controls, and several other additions. Google is yet to make an announcement on the matter at this time.
Recent reports have revealed that ASUS is working on the ZenFone 8 series of smartphones. The lineup is expected to include three models and its base model could be called the ZenFone 8 Mini. This handset has now seemingly received TÜV SÜD certification through which its fast charging capabilities have been revealed.
Speculations are rife that the model name ASUS_ZS590KS / ASUS_I006D and SAKE codename belongs to the ZenFone 8 Mini. The screenshot of the TUV listing shared by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore reveals that the ASUS_I006D/DA is equipped with support for 30W rapid charging. Unfortunately, the listing has no other information on its specifications.
Past leaks have revealed that the ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini could be sporting a 5.92-inch OLED screen that will not only offer a Full HD+ resolution, but also a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be a flagship device powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. Hence, it is expected to arrive as the most compact phone with an SD888 chip.
It is unclear whether the ZenFone 8 Mini will sport a flip-up camera setup like the ZenFone 7 series. However, the device is expected to feature a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel camera and a new Sony IMX663 lens on its back. It may come with a feature Cirrus CS35L45 amplifier. There is no word on the battery capacity of the ZenFone 8 Mini.
Zenfone 7 Pro
The ZenFone 8 model (model name: ASUS_ZS672KS/ASUS_I004D, codename: PICASSO) is expected to arrive with a 6.67-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate support, Pixelworks i6 visual processor, Snapdragon 888 chipset, and a 24-megapixel front camera. It is likely to feature the same 64-megpaixel (Sony IMX686) + 12.2-megapixel (Sony IMX363) + 8-megapixel telephoto (OmniVision) triple camera system which was made available on last year’s ZenFone 7.
The ZenFone 8 family is also rumored to include another model with ASUS_ZS675KW/ASUS_I007D model name and VODKA codename. It is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch screen and Snapdragon 888 SoC.
The Realme GT Neo was made available for purchase for the first time today at 00:00 AM (local time) in China. The company confirmed that the sales of the GT Neo crossed the 100 million mark in just 10 seconds.
The 12 GB RAM + 256 GB model, which is the highest variant of the Realme GT Neo is priced at 2,399 Yuan (~$366). During the first sale, it was made available with a 100 Yuan discount. The other two variants of the phone such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage cost 1,999 Yuan (~$305) and 1,799 Yuan (~$275), respectively. The handset is available in colors like black, silver, and aurora in China.
Reports have suggested that the company is now gearing up for the global launch of the Realme GT and Realme GT Neo smartphones. It is speculated that both handsets may go official early in the coming month.
Realme GT Neo specifications
The Realme GT Neo features a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with support for 120Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The punch-hole display offers a screen space of 91.7 percent. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear camera setup has a Sony IMX682 64-megapixel main snapper, a 119-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens with a 4cm focal length.
The Realme GT Neo is the first smartphone ever to feature the Dimensity 1200 chipset. The SoC is coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The handset comes with support for 50W fast charging for its 4,500mAh battery. It runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS.
TCL showcased the TCL 20 SE and TCL 20 5G smartphones were showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) tech exhibition back in January this year. Reputed tipster Evan Blass has come across the details of six new TCL 20 series smartphones through Android Developers’ Device Catalogue. Hence, the Chinese manufacturer is expected to soon announce phones like TCL 20 Pro, TCL 20E, TCL 20L, TCL 20L+, TCL 20S, and TCL 20Y.
TCL 20 Pro 5G
TCL 20 Pro 5G
Codenamed as “Ottawa,” the TCL 20 Pro 5G will come with specs like a Ful HD+ screen, Snapdragon 750G chipset, and 6 GB of RAM. The device could be featuring the same 6.67-inch screen, which is available on the TCL 20 5G handset.
TCL 20L and TCL 20L+
TCL 20L and TCL 20L+
The TCL 20L and 20L+ are powered by Snapdragon 662 chipset and they carry support for Full HD+ resolution. Codenamed as Richland, the TCL 20L has 4 GB of RAM, whereas the TCL 20L+ with Richland Pro codename has 6 GB of RAM. Both phones sport a centrally aligned punch-hole display.
TCL 20S, TCL 20E, and TCL 20Y
TCL 20S TCL 20Y and TCL 20E
The TCL 20S that has a “Miami Pro” codename features a punch-hole that offers a Full HD+ resolution. It is also powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset and 4 GB of RAM.
Codenamed as “Hong Kong,” the TCL is expected to carry support for an HD+ resolution, Helio P22 chipset, and 3 GB of RAM. Its image reveals that it has a waterdrop notch screen. The TCL 20Y is codenamed as “Hong Kong Pro” and it features a waterdrop notch display that offers an HD+ resolution, Helio P22 chipset and 4 GB of RAM.
TCL will be holding a global launch event on April 14. It is likely that all or some of the above-mentioned TCL 20 series will be made official through the unveiling event.
Xiaomi will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra flagship phone in India on April 23. Dubbed as “The Superphone,” it is the most powerful flagship from the brand. Fresh information reveals that the handset will be available through Amazon India in the country.
Amazon India has a landing page for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, which suggests that it could be exclusively available through the e-commerce site apart from Xiaomi India’s online store. Those who are interested in the phone can hit the “Notify Me” button on the landing page and register to receive more updates on its arrival.
A recent leak revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will be priced over Rs 70,000 in India. If it turns out to be true, it will end up as the most expensive phone from the brand.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra specifications and features
The Mi 11 Ultra has a 6.81-inch curved edge AMOLED E4 display with a punch-hole design. It produces a QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. A secondary display is available on the massive camera module laced on the backside of the device. The device boots to MIUI 12 based Android 11 OS.
Placed on the front is a 20-megapixel selfie camera and its rear camera setup comprises of an OIS-enabled Samsung GN2 50-megapixel primary camera a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 128-degree FOV and a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with OIS support.
The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM powers the Mi 11 Ultra. In China, the handset comes with up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging, 67W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. It has an IP68 rated ceramic build and it features an under-display fingerprint sensor for security.
Last year, Samsung announced the Galaxy Quantum, a smartphone with a quantum security chipset. A successor is on the way and its specs along with some images have leaked ahead of its launch later this month.
The source of the leak is the Korean blog, Naver.com and it mentions that the Galaxy Quantum2 will be sold by SK Telecom just like the first-gen model. The phone takes on a new design, one that is similar to what we have seen from Samsung’s current lineup.
The Galaxy Quantum2 has an Infinity-O display with a centered hole punch. It is a flat display with moderately sized bezels. The phone has a metal frame and on the back are three rear cameras. The camera housing has an island-style and it is also home to the flash.
With respect to the specs, the phone has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus and comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Its main rear camera is a 64MP sensor with optical image stabilization but the other camera specifications are unknown.
The Galaxy Quantum2 has a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging but according to the Twitter user that goes by Tron (@FrontTron), Samsung will ship it with a 15W charger. He also mentions the phone has an IP67 rating, Dolby Atmos speakers, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a MicroSD card slot, and support for Samsung Pay with MST. The phone will be available in Black and White color variants.
Those who pre-order the Galaxy Quantum2 will get a free pair of Galaxy Buds Live and a clear TPU case as pre-order gifts. Pre-order starts on April 13 and the device will launch on April 23. There is no mention of its price tag.
Xiaomi recently unveiled a couple of new smartphones including Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite 4G. The Mi 11 Lite 5G smartphone is currently limited to the users in China. Meanwhile, the Mi 11 Lite 4G variant will retail globally featuring some promising specifications. However, the interested users can grab the global variant for $299 via Giztop.
The interested users can choose from three colour options including Blue, Black and Pink. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G is available in two storage variants of 6GB RAM + 64GB storage which retails for $299 and a 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage version which is available for $329.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite smartphone comes with a 6.55-inch AMOLED DotDisplay with a 90Hz refresh-rate and a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. It has a pixel density of 402 psi. The smartphone comes powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset coupled with an octa-core processor. It houses a Vapour Chamber liquid-cooling system to efficiently dissipate heat. The device ships with 6GB RAM and 64/128GB internal storage.
In the camera department, the smartphone houses a triple-rear camera module consisting a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP macro lens. On the front, it holds a 16MP camera for selfies and video calling.
The device can withstand a whole day upon a single full charge with 4250 mAh battery. It supports 33W fast charging. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is present for flawless authentication.
In connectivity, the device offers WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, dual-SIM slot and a USB Type-C port.
It is a golden opportunity for the users to get their hands-on the Mi 11 Lite before anyone else. Giztop is offering worldwide shipping of Mi 11 Lite Global variant for $299.
Samsung will be announcing its new Galaxy A line of smartphones in North America this week. There are five models in all – the Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, and the Galaxy A52 5G – but unlike in other markets where these phones come in cool and attractive colors, the US will only be getting them in dull gray/black colors.
Galaxy A02s
This Snapdragon 450-powered entry-level phone with a 6.5-inch HD+ screen will sell for $109.99 in the US. That will get you 2GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, a 13MP + 2MP dual-camera setup on the rear, and a 5MP selfie camera. You also get a 5000mAh battery capacity with support for 15W fast charging. There is no fingerprint scanner and you also get Android 10 out of the box.
Galaxy A12
The Galaxy A12 will sell for $179.99 and will be available through AT&T, Cricket, Metro, and T-Mobile according to Android Police. For the extra $70, you get 3GB of RAM, an Helio P35 processor, and 32GB of expandable storage. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor and on the rear is a 16MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. The battery capacity and fast charging technology is the same as that of the Galaxy A02s. It also runs Android 10 but you get a fingerprint scanner on the side.
Galaxy A32 5G
The US is also getting Samsung’s cheapest 5G phone. For $280, the Dimensity 720-powered phone comes with a 6.5-inch 90Hz display (LCD), 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, and 48MP quad rear cameras. You also get a 13MP selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 5000mAh battery that charges at 15W. It will also be available this Friday via Cricket, Metro, and T-Mobile.
Galaxy A42 5G
Want an AMOLED display? Then the Galaxy A42 5G has got you covered, though it drops the high-refresh rate. It is a 6.6-inch HD panel with a fingerprint scanner underneath. It has a Snapdragon 750G processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. On the back is a 48MP triple camera setup while the U-shaped notch in the screen houses a 13MP camera. It runs Android 11 like the Galaxy A32 5G and also has a 5000mAh battery that charges at 15W. It will be available for $399.99 as a Verizon exclusive.
Galaxy A52 5G
The Galaxy A52 5G is the most expensive of the pack with a $499.99, the same price you can pick up a brand new OnePlus 8 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and a much more powerful Snapdragon 865 processor.
For that price, Samsung is giving you a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 750G processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. There is a 32MP camera in front for selfies while the back is home to a 64MP quad camera setup. The phone runs Android 11 out of the box and will get three years of OS upgrades, has an in-display fingerprint scanner, and packs a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.
The Galaxy A52 will be available this Friday on AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and unlocked.
OnePlus 9 Pro one of the most anticipated and best flagship of 2021, is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor and comes with 8GB RAM + 12GB RAM and 128GB + 256GB internal storage. The smartphone features a 6.7 inches LTPO Fluid2 AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
The smartphone is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging. It packs a quad-camera set up with a 48MP main camera and 8MP + 50MP + 2MP secondary cameras which feature the unique Hasselblad color calibration that blends together the technological excellence of OnePlus and the excellent legacy of Hasselblad.
Available in three beautiful colors viz: Morning Mist, Forest Green and Stellar Black, the OnePlus 9 Pro is now available for all global customers at Giztop for $869 only. Please note that this offer is applicable on the Morning Mist (Silver), 8GB + 128GB variant. So grab your OnePlus 9 Pro while the stock lasts.
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Apple recently announced that it will host a virtual WWDC starting on June 7. Now, Google has cryptically announced that its I/O 2021 will also be virtual and will start from May 18.
Credit: 9to5Google
9to5Google was quick to decode the message on the I/O 2021 announcement. In a tweet, Googlehasshared the teaser and a link that takes us to an event page. Here, we see a set of puzzles with messages hidden inside the punchcards.
On decoding them, we get a message that Google I/O 2021 will be held virtually i.e, online skipping the usual Shoreline Amphitheater place and it will be free for everyone as well. Similarly, Apple has also said that developers don’t need to pay an entrance fee to attend the WWDC 2021 event.
Further, the message also has the event date and according to the report, Google I/O 2021 will be held from May 18 to May 20, 2021. We can expect announcements regarding the Chrome, Google Assitant, and Android 12 Beta.
Credit: 9to5Google
In 2019, Google used the I/O to announce its first-ever mid-range Pixel 3a/ 3a XL smartphones in May. However, the successor got pushed to October the next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year, reports say that the Pixel 5a will be launching on June 11 which, if turns out to be true, will once again skip the launch at the I/O. However, there is a possibility that the ‘Pixel Buds A‘ wireless earbuds could launch at the event but let’s wait for an official confirmation.
Either way, Android and Chrome OS developers should watch out for the event as the company is expected to announce exciting updates regarding its future.
iQOO has already confirmed that it is bringing two iQOO flagship devices by the end of this month in India and one of them would be the iQOO 7 Legend. Today, tech influencer Mukul Sharma has shared the AnTuTu scores of the Indian variant and it crosses 831,000.
BMW Edition iQOO 7
In a tweet, Mukul has posted the AnTuTu benchmarks of the upcoming iQOO 7 Legend India variant(model: I2009) and it scores 831,200 overall. We already know that the iQOO 7 Chinese model appeared on AnTuTu (V2049A) and it scored about 733,519.
It’s also worth noting that the Indian variant is tested on AnTuTu V9.0.1 while the Chinese model appeared on V8.5.2. So you can expect a certain difference in scores accordingly. AnTuTu recently released a best performing flagship report(with V8) in China and the Black Shark 4 held the crown with 765,579 points.
Credit: Mukul Sharma(@stufflistings)
That said, if you consider the V9 version, the score seems to be a pretty big one and it is bound to be considering the device is said to have the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset. Anyway, the iQOO 7 Legend scores 213,884 and 320,226 points in CPU and GPU categories.
Also, the real-life images revealed recently hint that it’s the iQOO 7 Legendary edition from China, and hence, it should have the latest LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The iQOO 7 Legend is likely to feature a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ centered punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate, flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM.
Other expected specs include a triple-camera with a 48MP main lens, 16MP selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery, Android 11 OS, and a price of under ₹40,000($537) in India.
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Back in January, Mobvoi announced the TicWatch GTH in China, a square-faced smartwatch whose USPs (unique selling points) include body temperature measurement. Today, the official Twitter account has posted a teaser that hints at a global release of the smartwatch.
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The TicWatch GTH has a 1.55-inch 360 x 320 HD full-color display that is covered with a piece of 2.5D curved glass that is integrated into the metal frame. On the right of the frame is a circular button on the right. Mobvoi says the scratch-resistant glass has an anti-fingerprint coating and that the quick-release strap is skin-friendly. There are several watch faces available and users can also use their own photos as a watch face.
The smartwatch has four major health indicators that it monitors. They are body temperature, blood oxygen level, heart rate, and breathing rate. Mobvoi claims it monitors these vitals 24 hours a day.
The temperature sensor, which is a feature not commonly found in smartwatches, can detect changes as small as 0.1°C. It can also measure the body temperature in just 5 seconds and in a variety of weather conditions at 10-minute intervals. It will also warn you when your body temperature is “abnormal”. The PPG biological sensor handles the 24-hour blood oxygen level and heart rate continuous detection.
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The TicWatch GTH has support for 14 sports modes including yoga, basketball, football, gymnastics, skipping, and rowing. It also supports automatic detection of three sports modes – walking, running, and cycling – thanks to TicMotion. The watch also has a sedentary reminder, sleep tracking, and a breathing coach.
There is a 260mAh battery inside the smartwatch and it will last up to 7 days in typical usage mode and up to 10 days in basic usage mode. Charging is via two pogo pins on the underside and it takes 2 hours to fully charge. The smartwatch is water-resistant up to 50 meters and it connects via Bluetooth 5.0.
The smartwatch is available in a single color variant – Knight Black. It launched for ¥299 (~$46) in China, so we expect it to have a price tag of under $60 when it launches globally next week.
Early last month, Lenovo refreshed the Xiaoxin Air 2021 with AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor in China. A month later, the ThinkBook 14 also gets a similar treatment in the company’s home country. Let us take a look at the specs, features, price, and availability of this notebook.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2021 Ryzen Edition Specifications and Features
The newly launched Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2021 Ryzen Edition flaunts a 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-backlit LCD panel with an 85% screen-to-body ratio, 300 nits peak brightness, DC Dimming, and TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission.
The laptop sports a metal unibody design and comes in a single Silver Gray color option. It measures 17.9mm in thickness and weighs about 1.4Kg.
Under the hood, it features an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor coupled with 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD. If needed, the RAM and the storage can be further expanded up to 32GB and 1TB respectively.
As for ports, the notebook comes with 2 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB Type-A 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, and 4-in-1 card reader.
Other features of this laptop include a full-size backlit keyboard, 720p webcam with shutter, fingerprint sensor, 360° microphone, 180° hinge, Microsoft Windows 10 Home operating system, 60Whr battery, and 65W fast charging.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2021 Ryzen Edition Price and Availability
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2021 Ryzen Edition is priced at ¥4,699 ($718) in China. It is already up for sale on Lenovo online store.
As of now, there’s no official word on this laptop’s availability in global markets.
The race for the ultimate electric car continues to interest industry watchers as electric vehicle manufacturers continue to explore more ways to remain unique while providing maximum entertainment to the growing customer base of EV users. Chinese-owned electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Motors has partnered with Lizhi, a leading podcast app provider, to install an audio feature in Xpeng’s electric cars called live-stream podcast, which bears similarities to the Clubhouse app. The interactive audio element in Xpeng’s electric vehicles is bound to catch the fancy of several potential buyers in the world’s largest car market.
Lizhi is one of China’s biggest podcast apps providers and has another app called Tiya for its overseas market. Lizhi is listed on the US Nasdaq and is a fast-growing audio tech firm. The live-stream podcast feature will be implemented on the electric vehicle’s in-car operating system interactively. It will allow users to have real-time conversations in-car as well as via mobile platforms. The feature will also leverage its access to top content creators, who will interact with podcast listeners in real-time, Lizhi added.
The partnership between Lizhi and Xpeng, both Guangzhou-based fast-rising companies, will enhance the appeal of Xpeng’s electric vehicle offerings, uniquely providing interactive audio capability. Many EV manufacturers, including Tesla, have made substantial investments in intelligent interactive entertainment systems for the new generation electric cars.
Electric vehicles are fast becoming the automobile market’s rave as traditional carmakers continue to transit into EV production. The world’s largest auto market has also seen a surge in EV manufacturers making inroads into the Chinese market. Climate change and energy efficiency considerations continue to draw new customers into the EV market in China and the government continues to provide incentives for the production and sales of EVs.
Even though Gionee has faded off the mobile phone scene for quite some time now, the company has continued to unveil a number of new models in recent times. The company recently unveiled the P15 Pro in Nigeria a few days back. A second model has now been launched in China dubbed Gionee M3.
The Gionee M3 packs a 6.53-inch waterdrop display with an HD+ resolution of 1600×720 pixels. The phone also adopts a 19:9 screen aspect ratio and has a screen-to-body ratio of up to 90%. The back panel is made of AG process material and is available in four hues – bright black, dark green, silver diamond gray, and sky blue. The gradient color of the back panel changes depending on the angle light hits the body.
In terms of configuration, the M3 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset. The chipset is an octa-core SoC manufactured using a 12nm process and having a maximum frequency of 2.0GHz. The processor is paired with 6GB of RAM on the base variant and 8GB RAM on the top model while for storage, there are 128GB and 256GB storage options.
In terms of the camera, Gionee M3 packs a triple camera setup at the rear made up of a 16MP main camera paired with a 5MP secondary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the surface, the device looks like it has four camera sensors so we presume the fourth sensor is a dummy. At the front, there is an 8MP camera embedded in the waterdrop notch opening.
The phone also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 3.5mm audio jack. Keeping the lights on is a mammoth 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The phone charges via a USB-C port. Other selling points include a protective TPU case and tempered glass.
In terms of the price, the Gionee M3 6GB+128GB variant is priced at 899 yuan (~$137) while the 8GB+128GB variant is priced at 959 yuan (~$146). Finally, the top-end 8GB+256GB variant is priced at 1059 yuan (~$162). The phone is also up for reservation at Suning and will officially go on sale on April 13.
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