Samsung Galaxy M02s with Snapdragon 450, 5,000mAh battery, and 13MP triple cameras launched for Rs 8,999 (~$123)

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Jan 7, 2021

Earlier this week, the Samsung Galaxy M02s was announced in Nepal. The same device has gone official in India today. It has arrived as a replacement to last year’s Galaxy M01s phone. Here is all the information on its specifications, features, and price.

Samsung Galaxy M02s specifications and features

The Samsung Galaxy M02s smartphone is equipped with a 6.5-inch IPS PLS display with an Infinity-V notch. The screen delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The One UI based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the Galaxy M02s.

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The Galaxy M02s is equipped with the older Snapdragon 450 chipset. It is the first sub-Rs 10,000 priced handset from the South Korean company in India to arrive with 4 GB of RAM. The handset comes with up to 64 GB of storage. For more storage, the handset has a microSD card slot.

There is a 5,000mAh battery at the helm of the Galaxy M02s. The device comes with support for 15W charging only. At the front, it has a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. The rear-facing camera module has a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects, and a 2-megapixel camera for macro shots. It lacks a fingerprint scanner.

Samsung Galaxy M02s price in India

The Samsung Galaxy M02s has arrived with a pricing of Rs 8,999 (~$123) for the base variant that has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. The pricing of the higher 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant is yet to be declared. The smartphone will be available for purchase in color options like black, blue, and red through Amazon India soon.

realme V15 5G launched in China with Dimensity 800U, AMOLED display, and 50W fast charging

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 7, 2021

Chinese smartphone maker realme has finally launched the realme V15 5G in its home country after teasing it for the past few days. The handset offers a compelling package at an affordable price tag. Let us take a closer look at this phone’s design, specs, features, and price.

realme V15 5G Specifications and Features

The realme V15 5G looks like any other realme smartphone with a vertically aligned camera setup located at the top left corner of its back. The separately placed camera sensors also give this phone an OPPO Reno series look.

That said, the handset is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 internal storage. Customers can pick it up in either 6GB + 128GB or 8GB + 128GB storage configurations.

On the front, the device flaunts a 6.4-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with a single punch-hole at the top left corner for a 16MP selfie camera. The panel does not support any high refresh rate but it does come with a 180Hz touch sampling rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, 90.8% screen-to-body ratio, 600 nits peak brightness, 1000000:1 contrast ratio, and under-display fingerprint sensor.

Further, the back of the smartphone houses a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary sensor with a wide-angle (80.7°) lens, an 8MP secondary sensor with an ultra-wide-angle (119°) lens, and a 2MP tertiary sensor with a macro (4cm) lens. The rear panel of the phone also includes the realme branding and the brand’s slogan – DARE TO LEAP (only on Koi version).

On the connectivity front, the device supports 5G (SA/NSA), dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GALILEO, QZSS). As for sensors, it comes with compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and accelerometer. Other features include a dual nano-SIM card slot, dual-mic, single bottom-firing speaker, and USB Type-C port.

Interestingly, the handset neither has a microSD card slot nor a 3.5mm headphone jack but it is Hi-Res Audio certified, Lastly, the smartphone runs realme UI based on Android 10 and is backed by a 4,310mAh battery with support for 50W fast charging. However, the phone ships with a 65W charger along with a USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter.

The realme V15 5G comes in three color options namely Koi Mirror, Lake Blue, and Crescent Silver. The former variant measures 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.3mm in dimensions and weighs 179g. On the other hand, the remaining two versions measure 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1mm and weigh 176g.

realme V15 5G Pricing and Availability

The realme V15 5G is priced at ¥1,399 ($216) for the base 6GB + 128GB variant, whereas the higher 8GB + 128GB costs ¥1,999 ($309) in China. The device will be available for pre-order starting January 7 and will go on sale for the first time on January 14.

There’s no word on international availability but since MediaTek 5G handsets have now begun to launch in global markets, this one could also make its way to other regions.

Meizu 17 Pandaer New Year Limited Edition case launched in China for 49 yuan ($8)

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Jeet

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Jan 7, 2021

Chinese smartphone maker Meizu has today officially launched Pandaer New Year Limited Edition mobile case for the company’s flagship Meizu 17 smartphone. The newly launched cases are priced at 49 yuan, which roughly converts to $8.

It comes in three designs — Fortune Bull, Panda Scholar, and Bull Devil. The company has revealed that these new back cases are made using polycarbonates and matched with PET high-permeability layer.

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The Meizu 17 smartphone features a 6.6-inch S-AMOLED Full HD+ display which comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core processor, coupled with 8GB RAM.

In the camera department, the phone comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary shooter, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The device runs the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Flyme OS 8.1 on top. It is set to receive the latest Android 11 update by Spring. Ever since the launch of the phone, Meizu has been regularly pushing updates with new features. The phone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging technology.

Samsung will be Apple’s Exclusive Supplier of LTPO OLED for next gen iPhone: Report

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Sean

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Jan 7, 2021

Samsung Display will be the exclusive supplier of Apple for its next generation of iPhones. The former will supply the latter with organic light emitting diode (OLED) panels, which will be used on its two high end iPhone models.

According to TheElec report, the iPhone 13 models will use the South Korean display maker’s low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistors (TFT) OLED panels. The report states that the next gen iPhone series will arrive in four models, all of which sporting OLED panes. Furthermore, the two higher variants will use LTPO OLED panels that also support a high refresh rate, up to 120Hz.

Meanwhile, Samsung Display’s competitor, LG Display, will not be able to supply the Cupertino based giant with LTPO OLED panels for iPhones this year. Although, the company is working on developing the display technology and is aiming to supply Apple in the year 2022. Notably, Samsung Display has also supplied LTPO OLED panels for the first time through the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, back in 2020. As per Samsung, this technology is called Adaptive Frequency or hybrid oxide and polycrystalline silicon (HOP).

For those unaware, Apple is planning on using LTPO OLED panels for its entire 2022 iPhone lineup. Furthermore, Apple had also decided to take on LG Display as one of its LTPO OLED panel suppliers, since it would be more beneficial for the company to not solely rely on Samsung Display. Last year, Samsung was Apple’s sole supplier of on cell OLED panels for its iPhone 12 series; and the same technology is also expected to be found in the upcoming iPhone 13 lineup as well.

Apple 2021 iPad to be similar to iPad Air, but no major changes in iPad Pro: Report

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Sean

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Jan 7, 2021

A new report has suggested that the upcoming 9th generation of Apple iPad for 2021, will feature a design that is similar to the 2019 iPad Air 3, while the 2021 iPad Pro will apparently not see any major changes in design.

According to a MacOtakara report (Via AppleInsider), a source from the Chinese supply chain has claimed that the low cost iPad will still retain a 10.2 inch display, but will arrive in a thinner and lighter form factor, of 6.3mm and 460 grams. At the moment, the 8th gen iPad that is currently available features a thickness of 7.5mm and weighs about 490 grams. So, this is a noticeable difference between the two generations.

Despite becoming slimmer and lighter, the upcoming 9th generation of Apple iPad will also carry features that are similar to the current generation. Furthermore, the report claims that it will still feature a Lightning port along with a Touch ID on the physical home button. The source also added that the 9th generation iPad will continue to feature a full lamination display, with an anti reflective coating, P3 wide color gamut support, and True Tone as well.

Although the base model is seeing certain changes in its design, apparently the high end iPad Pro might not see any major changes. The source from the Chinese supply chain stated that the 11 inch iPad Pro and its larger 12.9 inch iPad Pro variant might not see any drastic change in design or features. However, we can expect to see a refresh in terms of a newer and more powerful Apple A series processor.

Apple MacBook powered by M1 chipset accounts for 0.8% market share in 2020

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Jeet

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Jan 7, 2021

Last year, Apple confirmed that it will be transitioning from Intel chipsets to its own Apple Silicon chips based on ARM. In line with that, the company launched a new M1 chipset and three devices powered by the same — MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini.

Now, months after the devices were available for purchase, a report from market research firm TrendForce reveals that M1-powered Mac devices currently account for about 0.8 percent of the total laptop sales in 2020.

13-inch MacBook Air with M1 Chip Gold — Apple MacBook Air powered by M1 chipset

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However, the firm forecasts that this year, i.e. 2021, the market share of Apple M1-powered devices will be around 7 percent. This is because the Cupertino-based giant is expected to launch new devices, including 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.

The report notes that the overall notebook shipments in the year 2020 surpassed the 200 million mark with a 22.5 percent year-on-year increase — the highest percentage of increase recorded so far. This is being attributed to the stay-at-home economy because of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.

Apple is also expected to launch a new chipset for Mac devices this year which will be more powerful compared to the current M1 chip. The upcoming chipset, which could be named M1X or M2, will reportedly power high-end Mac devices from Apple and if it manages to meet the expectations as M1, the company’s market share could see significant growth.

Apple launches new Limited Edition AirPods Pro in China for 1,999 yuan ($310)

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Jeet

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Jan 7, 2021

In October 2019, Apple launched the AirPods Pro TWS earphones with in-ear design and active noise cancellation support. The company is expected to launch its successor in the first quarter of this year.

However, ahead of the launch of AirPods Pro 2, Apple has launched AirPods Pro Limited Edition in the Chinese market. This new limited edition model features ’emojis of the year’ on the charging case as well as the retail box.

Apart from that, it seems that everything else remains the same as the standard AirPods Pro available in the country. The AirPods Pro Limited Edition is being sold in China for a price of 1,999 yuan (approximately $310), the same as the regular model.

Coming to the features and specifications, the AirPods Pro features a silicone ear tip that sits over the ear canal and offers a better seal. This is crucial for offering Active Noise Cancelation (ANC), a feature that justifies the higher pricing.

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The software-backed dual-microphone setup adapts continuously, removing background noises to offer an immersive audio experience. There’s also Adaptive EQ that automatically tunes low and mid-range audio frequencies based on the shape of an individual’s ear canal.

Users can also enable Transparency Mode that disables ANC, in case they want to hear background noises while listening to music. Apple’s new H1 chip is responsible for boosting AirPods Pro’s performance and the earphones offer five hours of battery backup.

China Telecom starts pilot testing of quantum encrypted phone calls

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Jeet

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Jan 7, 2021

China Telecom, a state-owned telecom service provider in China, has launched a new pilot program that offers quantum encrypted phone calls using a special SIM card and a smartphone application, reports SCMP.

This new service is being launched in Anhui province where the company is recruiting “friendly experience customers.” As the service requires a special SIM, the user needs to visit a China Telecom shop and swap out the existing SIM card for a new one.

After that, the user also needs to install the company’s “Quantum Secure Call” application which is currently available only on Android. So far, more details about the service, including its pricing, remains unknown.

Quantum encryption, unlike traditional methods, is based on the laws of quantum physics. The service will generate two secret keys using quantum information technology which verifies the caller’s identity and the call’s information, ensuring end-to-end encryption.

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This is a step ahead for China which is focused on using quantum computing, especially in areas like 5G and artificial intelligence. It’s noteworthy that these areas are targeted by the United States in the on-going US-China trade war.

As for the wider availability of the service, China Telecom has said that quantum encryption will first be available to users that need “absolute security” such as those working in government, military, and finance. After that, the company will expand its usage to the general public.

The technology is being developed by China Telecom in partnership with QuantumCTek Group. The companies are also working on launching special phones with quantum encryption but nothing much is known about this.

Next Black Shark gaming phone will be invincible, claims Black Shark CEO

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 7, 2021

Last year in March, Black Shark unveiled two gaming smartphones such as Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may bring the Black Shark 4 series by March this year. Today, Black Shark Technology CEO Luo Yuzhou took to Weibo to hint at the arrival of the next Black Shark phone.

Through Weibo, Yuzhou hinted that the upcoming Black Shark gaming phone is truly invincible. Before the announcement of the Snapdragon 888 chip, he had claimed that the Black Shark will be one of the first smartphone OEMs to launch a phone with Snapdragon 888. Hence, it is highly likely that the Black Shark model will be driven by the Snapdragon 888 SoC.

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Like last year, the company may launch two phones this year. Probably, the standard Black Shark 4 model could be accompanied by the more advanced Black Shark 4 Pro. Chinese manufacturers are known for skipping the number ‘4’ in the monikers of their products since it is considered a bad omen in the country. Hence, it remains to be seen whether the next phone from the brand will be called Black Shark 5 or 4.

Nothing much is known about the next Black Shark gaming phones in terms of specifications. A recent leak had revealed that the next phone from the brand is codenamed as “Emperor” and it said that it could be coming with better design, faster-charging capabilities, and topnotch performance. Hopefully, the rumor mill will start spilling leaked information soon on the Black Shark 4 series in the coming weeks.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite’s FCC listing reveals key specs, Could be rebranded as POCO F2 in some markets

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 7, 2021

A new Xiaomi phone with model number M2101K9AG has received certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authority. The listing has confirmed that the device will be arriving in the market as the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. It will be arriving as the successor to the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite smartphone from last year. The FCC documents have revealed some of the key specs of the Mi 11 Lite.

The FCC documents show that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite will come preloaded with MIUI 12 and it will be an LTE device. The device is backed by a 4,150mAh rated battery, which means its typical size could be 4,250mAh. The battery will be coupled with 33W fast charging technology.

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The handset will be available in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The listing also confirms the support for dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1.

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Recently, a Vietnamese YouTuber had shared the key specs of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite along with its renders. Apart from sharing some of the above-mentioned information, he revealed that the Snapdragon 732G would power the Mi 11 Lite and it will be sporting a 120Hz display with a punch-hole design. It is unclear whether the phone features an LCD or AMOLED panel.

Xiaomi MI 11 Lite 4G render — Xiaomi MI 11 Lite render that appeared in The Pixel’s YouTube video

For photography, it may feature a triple camera system featuring a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel secondary lens, and a 5-megapixel sensor. The YouTuber claimed that it may break cover by March with a pricing of around $325.

A recent leak had claimed that the model number of the POCO F2 is K9A, which suggests that it could be a rebranded or a modified version of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite that has a model number of M2021K9AG. Hence, it’s possible that some markets may receive the Mi 11 Lite as the POCO F2.

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Dell’s Latitude 13 7320 wants to take on the Surface Pro X

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 7, 2021

Dell announced a new 2-in-1 notebook this week that is set to challenge other products in the market including the Microsoft Surface Pro X. The Latitude 13 7320 comes with some pretty impressive specs but you will be shelling out a lot more than the $999 starting price if you want all of the best stuff.

The Latitude 13 7320 has a 13-inch touch display with an FHD+ resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The bezels are slim though the side ones appear to be thicker than those of the Surface Pro X and you also get Corning Gorilla Glass DX Touch for protection. It is also said to have a Super Low Power mode.

The notebook can be configured up to an Intel 11th Gen Core i7 vPro processor, 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. There is a 5MP 1080p webcam and you can choose to have an IR camera included for Windows Hello. A Snapdragon X20 LTE modem is also optional but you get Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.

The Dell Latitude 13 7320 has two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 (one on each side) and an audio jack. The detachable keyboard and stylus have to be purchased separately and Dell has copied the design of the Surface Pro X’s own keyboard so you have a place to store the stylus.

If you like Dell’s new 2-in-1, you will have to wait till March 30 before you can get your hands on one as that is when it will be available for purchase.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series pricing accidentally leaked by Belgian carrier Voo

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 7, 2021

Samsung is expected to go official with the Galaxy S21 series in about a week’s time. The flagship series has continued to dominate headlines and even Samsung has been pretty generous with the device. A telecom carrier in Belgium – Voo has inadvertently unraveled the expected prices of the Galaxy S21 series.

The carrier accidentally posted the prices the three models will retail for in Europe and the specs sheet of the models. Although the pages have been taken down, a tipster was able to grab some screenshots (pictured) before the removal.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus price — Samsung Galaxy S21+ price

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Going by the listing, the vanilla Galaxy S21 with 128GB storage will sell for €849 off-contract. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21+ will retail for €1,049 while the Galaxy S21 Ultra will sell for €1,399 for the base 128GB storage variants. This is similar to the €1,000 price tag for the Ultra which was earlier tipped. Another interesting aspect, going by this leak, is that the other two models are still cheaper than their predecessors.

Taking a look at the specs sheets grabbed from Voo’s website before the landing pages were removed, we can gather that the EU version may likely launch with an Exynos 2100 chipset onboard. Considering the efforts put in by Samsung in the chip development, we expect the performance to be topnotch. Samsung will equally launch Snapdragon 888-powered versions for select markets.

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Other details include Android 11 across the board, AMOLED screens, a USB-C connector, 3.5mm audio jack, and more. The models also come with fast charging and wireless charging support.

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Huawei Mate X2′ launch reported to have been postponed

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 6, 2021

While Samsung cemented its hold of the foldable market with multiple models last year, Huawei was missing from the scene after it announced the Mate Xs in February. Fans of the first two models were expecting the announcement of the Huawei Mate X2 but that never happened. Now, a new report says that the foldable phone which was earlier scheduled to launch this month has been postponed.

The info comes from Teme (@RODENT950) who revealed that Huawei Mate X2’s launch that was originally planned for this month has been moved forward. However, there is no news of a new timeframe or specific date for the launch.

More postponed launches, this time Mate X2, originally plannet release on this month but currently it is postponed.#HuaweiMateX2

— Teme (特米)😷 (@RODENT950) January 6, 2021

While no reason was provided for the postponement of the launch, our guess is that it has to do with Huawei’s current chipset predicament. Other than the Mate X2, it also has the Huawei P50 series scheduled for this quarter, and with limited chipsets, including the Kirin 9000, it may be weighing its options as to which device(s) should get the available stock.

There are rumors that the Mate X2 will have an inward folding design just like that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 but a leaked image alleged to be that of the device that surfaced a few months ago shows an outward folding design. Until more concrete evidence surfaces, the Mate X2’s design remains unconfirmed.

Nevertheless, we expect Huawei to launch a foldable that packs improved features such as a bigger battery capacity with support for a faster charging technology, and better cameras.

Apple patents a MacBook wireless charging design that charges other devices

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 6, 2021

Apple has made sure about a couple of patents that portrays a MacBook wirelessly charging iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, Patently Apple reports. Looking all the more carefully at the patent papers incidentally, Apple needs to incorporate wireless charging loops into the MacBook’s undercarriage. In addition, the coils work in two different ways, they can get power, hence wirelessly charging the PC itself or charge different gadgets.

The thought is a perfect one, given all the links and chargers one should take when voyaging. Numerous individuals as of now utilize their MacBooks to charge telephones and other little devices however in the good old, wired way. Here’s a passage from one of the patents:

Patent Claim #1: “A portable electronic device comprising: an enclosure having a back surface and defining an opening opposite from the back surface; a display positioned within the opening of the enclosure; a first inductive coil and a second inductive coil positioned separate from the first inductive coil, both the first inductive coil and the second inductive coil being positioned within the enclosure and between the display and the back surface of the enclosure, and operable to wirelessly transmit power to, or receive power from, an external device positioned proximate to the enclosure; and a first alignment component positioned adjacent to the first inductive coil and a second alignment component positioned adjacent to the second inductive coil, wherein the first alignment component is arranged in a first configuration, and the second alignment component is arranged in a second configuration different from the first configuration.”

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There are 40 patent cases in the two papers, however, the general picture is clear. You take your MacBook with its charger and that is it. No compelling reason to manage iPhone chargers, cables, proprietary Watch chargers, etc. The MacBook’s reverse wireless charging itself is an intriguing choice – we wager it would require an incredibly powerful wireless charger to make this choice commercial. Similarly, as with all patents, we shouldn’t get our expectations high, despite the fact that putting a wireless charging loop into a laptop doesn’t appear to be serious.

This won’t be the first laptop to adopt wireless charging. Wireless charging capabilities on laptops go back to 2017 when the Dell Latitude 7285 was launched packing a wireless charging coil. There is a wireless charging mat that charges the laptop when it is placed on top of the mat.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 6, 2021

Xiaomi just launched its brand new flagship for 2021: the Xiaomi Mi 11. Despite it has a few compromises, it is undoubtedly one of the most attractive smartphones in the market, especially if we consider that it is actually the only one to boast the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. But is it the best Xiaomi flagship in terms of value for money? Is it an important upgrade if we compare it with the previous flagship released by the Chinese giant? In order to answer these important questions, we decided to compare the specifications of the latest flagships Xiaomi brought to the market: the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. Let’s discover together all the main differences between their specifications.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G

	Xiaomi Mi 11	Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm, 196 g	165.1 x 76.4 x 9.3 mm, 218 g
DISPLAY	6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 10, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP front camera	Triple 108 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	4600 mAh, fast charging 50W, wireless charging 50W	5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging 10W	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

There is definitely no challenge, and it is not a matter of taste: the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a more beautiful device than the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. It has a more elegant and futuristic design, with a less invasive camera module, a curved display, a very high screen-to-body ratio, and a stunning overall look. Further, its glass is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus: the latest Corning protection which is actually superior to Gorilla Glass 6. Do not misunderstand me: the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G still offers a premium design, including a glass back and an aluminum frame. But nothing you can compare to the Mi 11.

Display

The display is actually the weakest point of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. Despite it comes with a flagship-class hardware department, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G has an IPS panel which is actually not the trend and provides an inferior image quality. The AMOLED panel of the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a lot better with one billion colors and more realistic quality. The Mi 10T Pro 5G has a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but you will hardly notice the difference if you compare it with the 120 Hz refresh rate provided by its successor. Unlike the Xiaomi Mi 11, the Mi 10T Pro 5G does not have an in-display fingerprint scanner, but it comes with a side-mounted one.

Specs & Software

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G is one of the most powerful devices out there, but the Xiaomi Mi 11 is even better. Thanks to the new Snapdragon 888 chipset by Qualcomm, it reaches an even higher performance level. Further, you can get up to 12 GB of RAM instead of just 8 GB provided by the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. But the latter is still an amazing handset providing blazing speeds and a great multitasking experience. Last but not least, Xiaomi Mi 11 ships with Android 11, while Mi 10T Pro 5G is still based on Android 10. Naturally, it will be updated to Android 11.

Camera

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 have very similar camera departments and, if you want the best camera phones, you should not choose these devices since they lack a telephoto sensor and optical zoom. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G has a brighter focal aperture for the 108 MP main sensor, so it should be able to capture more light. That would be the reason why it wins the camera comparison. The rest of the cameras are exactly the same, including a 13 MP ultrawide sensor and a 5 MP macro camera. You also get a 20 MP selfie snapper on both the handsets.

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Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G has a bigger 5000 mAh battery, but this does not necessarily mean that its battery life will be better. The Xiaomi Mi 11 has more efficient components, including a processor with a 5 nm production process and an AMOLED display. Further, you get faster charging speeds thanks to a 55W fast charging technology. The phone even supports 50W wireless charging, unlike the Mi 10T Pro 5G and most of the flagships out there. So the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a better phone when it comes to both battery and charging technologies.

Price

Unfortunately, we still do not know how much Xiaomi Mi 11 will cost in the global market. Thanks to online street prices, you can actually get the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G for less than €500/$615 with ease. While the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro will surely provide a higher value for money, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is definitely a better smartphone thanks to its AMOLED display, fast charging, wireless charging, and a better chipset. But for the rest of the specifications, the Mi 10T Pro 5G is close.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11

PRO

Amazing QHD+ display
Wider display
Wireless charging
Faster charging
Better design

CONS

Price

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G

PRO

More affordable
144 Hz refresh rate
Bigger battery
More compact

CONS

IPS panel

The Galaxy S10 Series is getting the Android 11 update with One UI 3.0

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 6, 2021

It will be dishonest to say that Samsung has not stepped up its software support in the past year or more. Following the launch of Android 11, the Korean giant has updated practically all its flagship phones released in 2020 and has even begun to update those released in 2019. The latest devices to get the update now are the Galaxy S10 models.

The Galaxy S10 series include the Galaxy S10 itself, the Galaxy S10 Plus, and the Galaxy S10e, and if you own any of these devices, you should check for the update now and over the next few days. The Galaxy S10 Lite already received the update a few weeks ago.

According to XDA Developers, the update is already rolling out to users in Switzerland and the update brings with it not only a new Android version but a new user experience with One UI 3 and also January 2021’s security patch.

Android 11 brings new features such as conversation bubbles, new permission management features, built-in screen recording, and new media controls.

With One UI 3.0, you get a visually enhanced lock screen, home screen, notifications, and Quick Panel. Samsung says the motion effects and animation are smoother, button presses are more realistic, and toggles slide more smoothly.

Other customization features that the update brings include support for adjustable widget transparency, the ability to customize the clock on the lock screen or Always On Display, and the ability to add a video to the incoming and outgoing call screen.

One UI also brings upgrades to the camera such as improved autofocus and auto-exposure and better AI-based zoom to allow you to capture better photos. The gallery has also been re-organized to make it easy to easily find photos, Samsung says edited photos can even be reverted back to the original at any time even after saving.

Android 11 is the second major OS update for the Galaxy S10 series and going by Samsung’s promise to provide three years of updates for the phone, it is expected to get Android 12 too when it is released.

Dell unveils UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD display & Curved Video Conferencing Monitors

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 6, 2021

US computer maker Dell recently announced some new products in their Latitude series of laptops, highlighted with Intel’s new next-generation vPro chips and an integrated webcam shutter feature called “SafeShutter”, to serve customers with a business niche. In addition, the company has also announced the UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD display and Dell 34 Curved Video Conferencing Monitor which arrives alongside a 24-inch and 27-inch version with flat screens.

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The U4021QW UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD display is the first from Dell, having a display resolution of 5,120 x 2,160 pixel and with “wide color coverage and excellent color performance”. It has support for Thunderbolt 3 via the USB-C port along with the capability to deliver up to 90W of power for fast charging.

In addition, Dell also unveiled the Curved Video Conferencing Monitors, which come in three size variants of 24 inches, 27 inches, and 34 inches. The monitors are Microsoft Teams -compliant and feature secure facial recognition sign-in and several hands-free functions.

The monitors pack several features that make them stand out such as a one-touch dedicated Microsoft Teams button, a pop-up 5MP IR camera, two 5W speakers, a noise-canceling microphone, support for Windows Hello facial recognition sign-in, as well as hands-free commands via Microsoft Cortana.

Since Dell knows you’ll be staring at the screens for far too long each day, the company also says the monitors come with its ComfortView Plus system which helps reduce blue light emissions without sacrificing color accuracy.

Dell Curved Video Conferencing Monitors — Dell 27 Curved Video Conferencing Monitor

The Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD display will be available for purchase at the end of January 2021 at $2,100.

On the other hand, the Dell 24 Video Conferencing Monitor is priced at $519.99, Dell 27 Video Conferencing Monitor (C2722DE) comes in at $719.99. Finally, the Dell 34 Curved Video Conferencing Monitor (C3422WE) will cost $1,149.99. All models will be available by mid-February 2021.

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Bose Sport Open Earbuds with an ergonomic design unveiled for $199

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 6, 2021

Bose Sport Open Earbuds are the perfect pair of headphones well suited for workouts and several other activities. The new sports earbuds, according to the company, operate in a refreshingly different manner from conventional headphones, as they don’t go into or cover your ears, but feature an innovative and new design in combination with Bose OpenAudio to keep users conscious of the sounds in the environment.

The design contains what could be called a contoured ear hook that is attached to an enclosure atop it, sitting just above the ear canal and aimed at redefining the listening experience. This design, therefore, affords users to hear sounds in their surroundings while engaged in one sporting event or the other, be it cycling, jogging, at the gym, or even mountaineering.

The new earbuds perfectly match the growing yearnings by sportsmen and women for headphones that allow them to remain focused on their activity without wires and neckbands, and not needing to occasionally remove such headphones to hear the sound of traffic while on the road.

For cyclists and runners who may be on public roads with some level of traffic, it is very important that they are always aware of their environments, as several fatal accidents have occurred as a result of the cyclists or runners not being fully aware of their environment by wearing headphones that totally covered the ear canals.

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Many manufacturers have sought to produce headphones that sought to overcome the problem of the surrounding in different ways. Apple’s AirPods Pro goes inside the ear canal and has a transparency mode to enable users to hear what’s going on around them. However, Bose’s revolutionary solution instead introduces an innovative design to accomplish the twin outcomes of listening to your music while still very conscious of the environment.

The Bose Sport Open Earbuds, when worn, grips the user’s ear’s outer ridge without any skin contact. The enclosure uses a tiny dipole transducer for producing high-fidelity audio. The innovative earbuds also have a microphone system that will isolate your voice while chatting on the phone.

It is easy to control the Bose Open Earbuds. There’s a single button on the left bud to access your smart assistant of choice. There’s also one button on the right bud for phone call activities mainly.

The Sport Open Earbuds pack Bluetooth v5.1, IPX4 rating, and eight hours of battery life. The earbuds are expected to come on sale in mid-January and will launch for $199 from Bose.com and Best Buy.

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Redmi Note 6 Pro gets MIUI 12 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 6, 2021

Redmi Note 6 Pro is probably the least popular Redmi Note smartphone of all time. The handset was only sold in a few regions. The device debuted with MIUI 9 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo). It was later updated to MIUI 10, Android 9.0 (Pie), and MIUI 11. Now, the phone has begun to receive the MIUI 12 update.

Unlike most Xiaomi smartphones, the Redmi Note 6 Pro only has two build channels – Global and Russia. The latter has not received any update since early 2019. In other words, the variant sold in Russia is still on MIUI 10 based on Android Oreo.

Anyway, the global variant is receiving the MIUI 12 update with build number V12.0.1.0.PEKMIXM. It is currently in the Stable Beta phase and therefore, it is only available for select users.

Xiaomi will be extending the availability of this build to more users if early adopters don’t face any major issues. We expect the complete rollout to end by this month or early February.

That said, MIUI 12 is the last major update for the Redmi Note 6 Pro just like Redmi Note 5/5 Pro, which has also started receiving this update recently. But there’s a chance that these two phones may get the minor MIUI 12.5 update later this year.

As far as the Android version is concerned, both are not eligible for Android 10, let alone Android 11. However, interested users can install custom ROMs to experience the latest version of Android.

After Redmi K30S Ultra, Xiaomi Mi 11 gets Knuckle Screenshot and gesture features on MIUI

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Balaji S

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Jan 6, 2021

Huawei rebranded Qeexo’s FingerSense to Knuckle Sense. Subsequently, the feature to take screenshots and gesture actions using the Knuckle of a finger became popular. Several devices of Huawei and Honor supported them. Last year, Redmi K30S Ultra became the company’s first smartphone to support a similar feature. Now, according to a report, Xiaomi Mi 11 also joins the list.

According to the report, Mi 11 is currently running on MIUI 12.0.8 stable version in China. In this, the device has been reportedly spotted having the Knuckle screenshot and gesture actions. Precisely, you can take a look at the Knuckle functions below:

Double-Tap for Screenshot
Draw a ‘Circle’ with a Knuckle for Localized Screenshot(Particular Area)
Draw ‘V’ with Knuckle to perform customized actions as below:
- Wake up Xiao AI assistant
- Redirect to AliPay, WeChat Payment Code
- AliPay, WeChat Scan

Additionally, you can also long-press and drag across the screen to toggle screen brightness. As mentioned above, Xiaomi hasn’t quite popularized this feature after K30S Ultra that launched back in October. The reason for this is said to be the problems with Patent Authorization.

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Probably, Xiaomi has to pay royalty fees for this to access them and that could be the reason for the delay in expansion across the MIUI devices. That said, as much as the feature’s usability is welcoming, we aren’t sure if it would be efficient on adding a screen protector.

Anyway, if you are a user in China, you can try out the feature by navigating to Settings->Additional Settings->Shortcut Gestures. Nevertheless, we really hope that Xiaomi finds a way to popularize the Knuckle-based features to other devices in China and maybe to the Global version in the future.

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