Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G sees record breaking sales worth 200 crores INR ($27 million) during first sale in India

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Jan 12, 2021

Earlier today (12th January 2021), Xiaomi India made the announcement that its newly launched Mi 10i 5G achieved a record breaking sales worth 200 crores INR (roughly 27 million US Dollars) during its first open sale in India, across multiple platforms.

The Mi 10i from the Chinese tech giant is the first smartphone from the company to offer a 108 megapixel camera along with Qualcomm’s 5G enabled Snapdragon 750G processor. The Mi 10i went on sale for the first time exclusively for Prime members on Amazon India on 7th January 2021 and across all Mi India retail channels, including its official website, Mi Homes, and Mi Studios starting from 8th January 2021. As per the company’s official press release, over 1.5 million users chose to keep notified of the sale.

The Xiaomi Mi 10i launched in two variants, including two iterations of the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and three versions of 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configurations. Collectively, this meant that all five models were the top 5 selling products across all categories on Amazon India after the launch. Manu Jain, Managing Director of Xiaomi India stated that “We are truly overwhelmed with the love and response received from our Mi fans and consumers for Mi 10i. INR 200 Crore worth of sales within 1st sale is a major milestone and we are happy to announce that. Mi brand aims to bring the latest and the best technology to our Mi Fans.”

Talking about the device itself, the Mi 10i features the ISOCELL HM2 108MP camera, paired with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. This means the device is 5G ready and even offers a high refresh rate of 120Hz on its Intelligent AdaptiveSync Display. Furthermore, the handset even supports ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organization) indigenous navigation system, NavIC integration, and houses a 4,820mAh battery that supports up to 33W fast charging.

OPPO Enco X TWS Noise Canceling earphones to launch in India on January 18

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Sean

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Jan 12, 2021

OPPO is gearing up for the launch of new truly wireless earphones in India. The company will launch the new Enco X TWS Noise Cancelling earbuds in the region on 18th January 2021.

The new hearables from the Chinese tech giant will launch along with the new OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G in India. OPPO Enco X arrives with a custom acoustic design and advanced software to offer a better audio experience and also feature Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling as well. The TWS earbuds achieve this through its dual microphone design, which provides active noise cancelling through multiple modes that the user can customize and choose between.

In other words, the user can control the strength of the noise cancelling to fit their requirements and choose between four different modes, namely, Max Noise Cancellation, Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, and Noise Cancellation Off. The OPPO Enco X is powered by the company’s DBEE 3.0 Sound System and LHDC™ (low latency and high-definition audio codec) wireless transmission. This enables it to output “distinct and detailed levels of sound in any given scenario.”

Furthermore, the new TWS earbuds have been developed with the help of a leading Danish HiFi brand, Dynaudio. The latter’s experience in the field brought on research, testing, and tuning with OPPO’s in house acoustics team in Europe’s largest acoustic laboratory. Talking about its design, it follows a simple monotone color scheme, for both the body and the charging case. The earbuds feature a silicon tip and have a small stem as well.

Redmi 9 Prime gets MIUI 12 update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 12, 2021

Xiaomi India surprised everyone in August 2020 by bringing back the Prime branding with the launch of Redmi 9 Prime. This handset is nothing but a rebadged original Redmi 9. It debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. Now, five months after its release, the device has finally begun to receive the MIUI 12 update.

Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, started rolling out MIUI 12 update to Redmi 9 in late September. The update was initially made available for the Chinese variant. At that time, we said that it should be soon making its way to the Indian variant – Redmi 9 Prime.

Unfortunately, all the other regional variants of this smartphone began to get the update but the Indian model did not receive it up until now. Even now, the build (V12.0.1.0.QJCINXM) is in the Stable Beta phase, and hence, it is being only seeded out to select users in the country.

Interestingly, POCO M2, which is basically the same device with more RAM and a different rear design started receiving the MIUI 12 update at the end of December itself. That said, these phones’ (Redmi 9/Redmi 9 Prime, POCO M2) next major update will be Android 11. They may also get the incremental MIUI 12.5 update.

Sony Airpeak drone designed for filmmaking showcased at CES 2021

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Jeet

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Jan 12, 2021

Sony is getting into the drone business and the company had first revealed its Airpeak drone a couple of months ago but now, during CES 2021, the company showcased it.

The Sony Airpeak drone is touted to be the smallest drone capable of carrying an Alpha-series camera. The company reveals that it is specially designed for video content creation and professional photography.

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The drone has four rotors, two landing arms that lift up with takeoff. While not many details are known at this point in time, the Japanese company says that it has been exploring using drones to film landscape and city shots.

The company has shared video footage of the Airpeak drone in action in which it is filming the road test of the Vision-S smart car from the company. Sony Airpeak drone will be launched in Spring this year but the company has not yet revealed any specific timeline or the pricing details for the same.

Sony has been a leading player when it comes to cameras for photography and videography. Given that its first drone is focusing on the company’s strong points, it will be interesting to see the product performance in real life. It will be competing against the likes of DJI and Parrot, among others.

[Exclusive] Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite to launch alongside Mi 11 globally

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 12, 2021

At the end of 2020, Xiaomi announced the power-packed Xiaomi Mi 11 flagship phone in China. It debuted as the world’s first smartphone driven by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. Within a week of making it official in the home market, Xiaomi teased the global launch of the Mi 11. Recent reports have revealed the existence of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite mid-range phone. Our source has revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite will debut globally at the Mi 11 global launch event.

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the launch timeframe of the Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Lite. Considering that the company has already teased Mi 11’s global launch, it appears that the next major unveil event for global markets may not be far away. Recently, a tipster claimed that the Mi 11 Lite is one of the nine Xiaomi phones that the company is expected to launch in Q1 2021.

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

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite specifications (Rumored)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite moniker was confirmed when it appeared at the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) certification platform. The listing revealed that its model number is M2101K9AG. The phone was found to be equipped with specs like a 4,150mAh rated battery, 33W fast charging, MIUI 12, dual-band, and Bluetooth 5.1. The FCC appearance also revealed that the device could be coming in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently approved a Xiaomi phone with an M2101K9AI model number. It appears to be the Indian variant of the Mi 11 Lite. A Vietnamese YouTuber claimed earlier this month that it has a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 732G SoC, and 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera system. In terms of appearance, the handset may look like a stripped-down version of the Mi 11. The YouTuber had claimed that the phone will be sold in Vietnam by the end of March.

Facebook under antitrust probe in Turkey over updated WhatsApp terms

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Jeet

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Jan 12, 2021

Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp recently updated its terms and conditions as well as the privacy policy, detailing the sharing of data with Facebook and other partner companies. The users need to accept the terms by 8th February or else they won’t be able to access the app. Now, this move from the company has put it in trouble.

Competition Board in Turkey has launched an antitrust investigation into Facebook and WhatsApp soon after the company updated its privacy policy. The move comes after concerns were raised by local users, who are now looking at alternatives.

The authorities have also called for the new terms to be “suspended” pending its findings. Now, it would assess whether the policy change violated Turkish competition laws designed to prevent companies from abusing positions of market dominance.

On top of that, several government ministers have asked citizens to use other locally-developed messaging applications instead of WhatsApp. As a result, the BiP application received more than two million new users within 48 hours of the WhatsApp update.

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Globally, rival messaging applications of WhatsApp, such as Signal and Telegram, have witnessed a sudden rise in demand. While Signal doesn’t collect any metadata, Telegram collects much less data than the Facebook-owned service.

WhatsApp has been widely criticized for the updated privacy policy which states that it now reserves the right to share data it collects about users with the broader Facebook network, including Instagram, regardless of whether the user has an account or profile there.

Vivo Y31 officially poster leaked, India launch nearing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 12, 2021

Vivo has recently launched the Vivo Y51A smartphone in India and is also expected to announce the Vivo Y12s phone soon in the country. Leaked posters of another Y-series phone called the Vivo Y31 has appeared. According to My Smart Price has learned through its retail sources that the Vivo Y31 will launch soon in India.

The Vivo Y31’s leaked poster shows that the phone features a waterdrop notch display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The handset houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W rapid charging.

The back panel of the phone has a triple camera system that is led by a 48-megapixel main shooter. It is unclear which processor is present under the hood of the device. It will offer users 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

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The Vivo Y31 draws power from a 5,000mAh battery and it will support 18W rapid charging. The device is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The second poster mentions some of the launch\ offers that will be available for the buyers of the Vivo Y31 smartphone.

The Vivo Y31 was spotted at the Google Play Console in December. The listing had revealed that it supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and it is powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC. The listing also revealed that the device is equipped with Snapdragon 662 SoC and it runs on Android 11 OS. The variant that appeared at Google Play Console had 4 GB of RAM.

Apart from India, the Vivo Y31 is also expected to arrive in other markets since it has been approved by the NBTC authority of Thailand, the IMDA agency of Singapore, and the EEC body of Russia.

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Honor V40 teaser showcases retina-level super-sensing screen for better color reproduction

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Jeet

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Jan 12, 2021

Honor, a former sub-brand of Huawei which recently became independent, has confirmed hosting a launch event on 18th January in China. At the event, the company will unveil its first major smartphone after separating from Huawei — the Honor V40.

Now, days ahead of the official launch, the company has shared a new teaser of the upcoming Honor V40 on social media. The teaser shows that the smartphone is equipped with a billion color retina-level super-sensing screen and a 50MP super-sensing lens matrix for the camera configuration.

The smartphone features a screen with curved edges and has a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for housing two camera sensors. It is expected to have a 6.72-inch OLED panel and may support a 120Hz refresh rate along with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset with support for 5G connectivity. The processor will be coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and the phone will have two storage options — 128GB and 256GB UFS 2.1.

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In the camera department, the device is expected to pack a quad-camera setup that could include a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary lens, and two 2MP sensors. A report claims that the company could swap 64MP snapper for Sony IMX766 50MP sensor. On the front side, there will be a 32MP + 16MP setup for taking selfies and video calling.

The device will be running the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Magic UI 4.0 custom interface on top. It is expected to pack a 4,000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging as well as wireless charging technology.

Ahead of the launch, the company has already started taking reservations for the Honor V40 through offline and online platforms such as JD.com, Tmall, Suning, and the all-new Honor Mall in China.

TCL adopts Google TV for the upcoming 2021 models in the United States

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Jeet

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Jan 12, 2021

TCL, which is one of the biggest companies in the Smart TVs market, has announced at CES 2021 that the company will launch the TCL Google TV series in the United States this year and will soon be rolled out to other regions.

The company adds that they will combine Google’s new entertainment experience, Google TV, with its own display technologies such as Mini-LED, 8K, and QLED. It is aiming to offer users a stunning media consumption experience with better access to content.

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This is quite a change for TCL which has so far been using Roku TV as the platform in most of the devices, including the recently launched 6-Series and 8-Series of high-end Smart TVs. However, the company adopted Android TV for some models in the 3-Series and 4-Series in the US last year.

For those who are unaware, Google TV, which was introduced last year along with the Chromecast with Google TV, comes with a revamped user interface that better integrates with the system and makes it easier for the users to find shows and movies from different apps and services.

Currently, the company has not revealed which series of Smart TVs will be getting the option of Google TV and if the previous Android TV models will be eligible for an update. We expect to know more about this from the company in the coming weeks or months.

Intel Rocket Lake-S chipsets to be available in Q1 2021

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Jeet

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Jan 12, 2021

It’s been a few months since Intel teased its new Rocket Lake S desktop CPUs and now the company has unveiled more details about the same. The company also claims that the new chipset is up to 19 percent faster than the predecessor.

The Intel Core i9-11900K, the flagship chipset, is set to be available in the first quarter of 2021 and has also provided the latest preview of this series as CES 2021. Apart from faster performance, the company is also promising better integrated graphics and better AI.

The top-end model in the lineup — Intel Core i9 features an eight-core, 16-thread chipset that supports a boosted clock speed of up to 5.3GHz. It also has support for DDR4 RAM at 3200MHz, a total of 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes, and also supports backward compatibility with the Intel 400 series chipsets.

Although these are the 11th generation chipset from Intel, the Rocket Lake-S lineup is still a 14nm chips and don’t use the company’s latest 10nm process. But, the new chips do come with Intel’s Cypress Cove cores, which brings improvements from the 10nm design to 14nm for faster speeds.

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It’s noteworthy that the new Rocket Lake-S chips core count has dropped to eight compared to 10 cores in its predecessors. Despite that, the company promises that the overall performance will be better in the 11th generation models.

While the company has shared these details, more information still remains to be revealed. We expect the company to share more in the coming weeks, including the chipset models, their specs and features, as well as pricing and availability details.

Vivo Y12s likely to launch soon in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 12, 2021

In November, Vivo announced the Vivo Y12s smartphone in some of the Southeast Asian markets. The device was spotted in the database of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in December, which indicated that its launch in India may not be far away. Fresh information reveals that the handset will soon go official in India.

The Vivo Y12s is expected to arrive in colors like Glacier Blue and Phantom Black in India. There is no information available on its pricing yet. While a special launch timeframe for the Vivo Y12s is not known for India, it may launch this month.

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Vivo Y12s specifications and features

The Vivo Y12s is equipped with a 6.51-inch Halo FullView display that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Helio P35 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is coupled with 3 GB of RAM and it has an internal storage of 32 GB. For additional storage, the device has a microSD card slot.

The polycarbonate rear of the phone has a vertical camera module that includes a 13-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For snapping selfies, the device possesses a front camera of 8-megapixel.

The FunTouchOS 11 along with Android 11 OS comes preinstalled on the Vivo Y12s smartphone. The handset draws power from a 5,000mAh battery and it carries support for reverse charging. The big battery promises 8.9 hours of resource-intensive gameplay and 16.3 hours of online HD movie streaming. For security, the device is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint reader. It also supports face unlock.

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LG Display unveils a 42″ OLED panel, the brand’s smallest OLED TV panel

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 12, 2021

Korean tech giant LG Display has continued to improve on its display technology, one of its main strongholds. The company held an event yesterday at the virtual CES 2021 where it announced a number of products and new display technology. The display maker equally took the wraps off a 42-inch, the smallest OLED smart TV and a new 83-inch panel size that likely features in the Bravia lineup that Sony unveiled a few days ago.

The announcement throws up the possibility of getting OLED TVs this year in sizes such as 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83, and 88 inches. The display maker also hinted that it is shipping a “next-generation” 77-inch panel that’s said to be around 20 percent more efficient and therefore capable of higher brightness than before, which has been a relative disadvantage of OLED TVs to date.

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LG Display is a components manufacturer and doesn’t release consumer products itself, so it’s unclear who’s actually going to put a 42-inch TV on sale this year. The larger LG Electronics company is yet to fully unveil its 2021 range of OLED TVs, but according to a report in the Korean website Yonhap, it’ll be using “OLED evo” branding for the new panels in its 2021 “G1” series.

LG Display equally announced several headline-grabbing products at CES 2021 such as the “Smart Bed” concept with a transparent OLED panel that rises out of the foot, along with a 48-inch flexible panel that can shift from a flatscreen TV into a curved gaming monitor. The company also teased its upcoming rollable smartphone dubbed LG Rollable.

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Qualcomm announces the 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2 ultrasonic fingerprint reader

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 12, 2021

Around July last year when Corning announced the Gorilla Glass Victus, speculations were rife that the technology will feature on the Galaxy Note 20 first. Indeed, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 was launched with the latest screen protection technology. The same scenario is about to play out with the Galaxy S21. Qualcomm has officially announced the latest version of its ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor dubbed 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2.

The new technology looks to improve on the original model in several ways. It also offers a larger surface area for the sensor as well as faster processing, making it possible to deploy the sensor to unlock phones even quicker.

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According to Qualcomm, the new 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2 measures 8mm x 8mm as against the 4mm x 9mm surface area of the first-generation model. This means users get up to 77 percent more surface area. On usage, the wider surface area means it’ll be easier to accurately place your finger on the sensor. It also allows the sensor to collect more data with each scan. When the larger sensor is combined with faster processing, Qualcomm promises that scanning a fingerprint to unlock a phone will go 50 percent faster with the 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2.

As a reminder, Qualcomm’s first-generation ultrasonic sensor known as 3D Sonic Sensor made its debut in the Galaxy S10 flagship smartphone lineup in 2018. At the time, nearly every other in-display reader used an optical scanner, which was said to be slower and less reliable than the new ultrasonic one.

The sensor, however, encountered several issues, including a highly problematic security flaw that caused the readers to unlock phones with almost any fingerprint when used with some screen protectors. Samsung would later fix this issue through a software update.

Later in 2019, Qualcomm announced the 3D Sonic Max which happens to be just a much larger version of the first-gen sensor with a 20mm x 30mm surface area.

Qualcomm disclosed that the first phones to feature that new 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2 should be available in “early 2021.” The company left out any specific release details but there are speculations that it will be on the Galaxy S21 which is expected to launch on January 14.

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MediaTek’s next chipset is the Dimensity 1200 and it will best the Snapdragon 865

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 12, 2021

MediaTek is expected to announce a new chipset later this month, and while official details are scant, leaks have given us an early insight as to what to expect. Now, a fresh leak has provided more info such as the name of the chipset which is said to be called Dimensity 1200, among other details.

The upcoming processor is a 6nm chipset, a first for the manufacturer. The shift to a smaller node size should definitely bring an increase in performance and efficiency, and that it does according to Digital Chat Station.

The Chinese leaker revealed via a Weibo post that he has seen the specification sheet and from what he saw, it is a more powerful chipset than the Snapdragon 865. The increased performance is said to be (partly) due to having a higher frequency. This should mean that the chipset is clocked higher than the Snapdragon 865 whose clock speed is 2.84GHz.

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The Dimensity 1000+ is clocked at 2.6GHz, and a leak already revealed that the Dimensity 1200 will have its prime A78 core clocked at 3.0GHz It will also have three A78 cores clocked at 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz.

Other details mentioned by the leaker reveal that CPU performance is not the only upgrade MediaTek’s new chipset has got. He also mentioned a better 5G modem and an improved Image Signal Processor (ISP) which should help phones capture better photos than the previous generation chipset.

We expect the Dimensity 1200 to appear in phones from Vivo, OPPO, realme, and iQOO after it is announced. We may even see the chipset power phones from Honor and Huawei.

CES 2021: Hisense unveils the TriChroma Laser TV display technology

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 11, 2021

Chinese tech giant Hisense today (Monday) kicked off its exhibition at CES 2021, the first-ever virtual Consumer Electronics Show, with the unveiling of a new era of TriChroma Laser TV, a state-of-the-art display technology. This new technology will apply to multiple devices, aiming at reconnecting people, nature, and society in the new normal.

Dr. Liu Xianrong, the Chief Scientist of Hisense Laser Display explained in a keynote address that the technology is packaging and controlling separate lasers to get purer colors for display. A 128% improvement is achieved in the original RGB color. TriChroma also attains 20% brightness enhancement at the pixel-level with a 430-nit picture brightness, exceeding that of a regular TV.

With TriChroma laser technology, new TV product lines include various screen sizes, from 75-inch to 100-inch giant screen will eliminate ambient lighting. Since the color gamut coverage reaches up to 151% of the DCI-P3 film color standard, it is almost 50% beyond high-end cinema. Audiences can enjoy a strong sense of presence and a stunning in-cinema viewing experience at home.

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The brand promised to release more Laser TV models this year, enriching consumers with more options than ever and projecting a promising market share in 2021.

The electronics manufacturer showed its ambition as a leading ecosystem screen builder with various interactive devices for different life scenarios. Three core technology were mentioned at CES to achieve the ecosystem – display technology, artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) technology, and a cloud service.

Living in the new normal requires not only more sanitizers, but also higher standards for remote learning, working, and more. Hisense provides customized solutions for the future. The touch screen can be used for family education. Home fitness screen embedded with customized fitness courses and workout data synchronization gets ready for a healthier work-from-home lifestyle. Hisense also offers more professional options for different industries, including top-level professional broadcast monitors and eco-screen assisted with community services – medical consultation, community facilities management, etc.

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Fossil Gen 5 LTE goes official with the same specs as the regular model

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 11, 2021

At CES 2021, Fossil has announced its first LTE-enabled Wear OS smartwatch in the form of Fossil Gen 5 LTE. But unfortunately, it only supports Verizon Wireless in the US. Also, this could be the same watch that was recently spotted on FCC and was thought to be Fossil Gen 6.

The new Fossil Gen 5 LTE does not bring any new features apart from LTE connectivity. It is powered by the same old Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage.

It sports a 1.28-inch circular AMOLED display with a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels and 328 ppi. The watch comes with a rotating home button and two additional customizable push buttons. It includes all the necessary sensors such as accelerometer, altimeter, compass, gyroscope, off-body IR, and PPG heart rate sensor.

For connectivity, other than 4G, it also supports WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS, and NFC. Other features include a loudspeaker, microphone, 5ATM water resistance, and magnetic charging.

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As for software, the wearable runs Google Wear OS and is compatible with Android 6.0+ and iOS 12.0+ smartphones. Last but not least, it comes in two colors (Black, Pink) and is priced at $349 ($50 more than the regular model). It is already up for pre-order on Fossil’s official website and will start shipping around January 20.

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TCL announces NXTPAPER, TAB 10s tablets and MOVEAUDIO S600 TWS at CES 2021

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Balaji S

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Jan 11, 2021

TCL unveiled the TCL 20 series starting with TCL 20 5G and TCL 20 SE smartphones at CES 2021. At the event, the company also unveiled its TCL NXTPAPER, TAB 10s, and a MOVIEAUDIO S600 TWS.

TCL NXTPAPER, TAB 10s, MoveAudio S600 TWS Price Availability

TCL NXTPAPAER and TAB 10s are the latest addition to the tally of many tablets of TCL. Similarly, it is extending the MOVEAUDIO TWS earbuds with the S600. The sole 4GB + 64GB version of NXTPAPER is priced at €349. It will be available in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific from April of 2021.

However, the TAB 10s comes in Wi-Fi only and 4G LTE variants. It starts at €199 for the Wi-Fi model whereas the 4G LTE version costs from €249. Unlike NXTPAPER, TAB 10s will be available in North America and China in addition to other regions above.

For the MOVEAUDIO S600 is priced at €149. TCL says that the Truly Wireless Earbuds will be available starting February 2021. Considering it’s an audio product, you can expect it to launch in multiple markets around the globe.

TCL NXTPAPER Specifications and Features

NXTPAPER tech isn’t new to us. TCL unveiled the next-gen alternative color e-ink display at IFA 2020. However, the company said that it eliminated issues of e-ink displays like reduced pixel density, slow refresh rate etc. That is, it offers a 25% higher contrast than e-ink displays, and also consumers 65% less power than LCD.

This highly reflective IPS screen reuses natural light and is a FHD+ display with a 1440×1080 pixels. The NXTPAPER tablet’s display also gets TÜV Rheinland safety and provides less fatigue and strain to the eyes according to TCL.

As for specs, it features a 8.88-inch IPS display, MediaTek MT8768E SoC paired with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, microSD slot, 8MP rear and 5MP front camera, 5,500mAh battery with 18W charging, IP52 rating, Wi-Fi 5GHz, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, and Android 10.

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TCL TAB 10s Specifications and Features

TCL didn’t stop at the next-gen display tablet. It has launched an LCD affordable TAB 10s as well. The device measures 241 x 158.6 x 9.3 mm and weighs 488 grams. Accordingly, the display is bigger than NXTPAPER at 10.1-inch and has a resolution of 2000x1920p(FHD+).

Under the hood, this tablet is powered by MediaTek MT8768 SoC that also has GE8320 GPU onboard. It has two memory variants- 3GB RAM, 32 GB storage, and 4GB RAM, 64GB storage. For cameras, you get the same 8MP rear and 5MP front sensors.

Other specs include an 8,000mAh battery with 18W charging, MicroSD slot, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack ports, POGO pin connectors(for Third Party accessories like TCL T-Pen), Parental and Remote Controls, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G network support(only on LTE version), and Android 10.

MoveAudio S600 TWS Features

Just like the MOVEAUDIO S200 that launched at the IFA 2020, the S600 also has a stem design. However, it features in-ear earbuds with silicone ear tips. It comes in Black and White color options. As for the design, this is a ubiquitous design of every TWS earbuds that are inspired by Apple’s AirPod Pro.

However, here the earbuds are angled a bit from the stem for better comfort. The charging case is like a hemisphere and has a charging LED indicator upfront. Speaking of which, the earbuds and charging measures 18.2 x 17 x 38.5 mm, and 65 x 54.8 x 28.8 mm respectively.

As for specs, it features a 10mm audio driver unit, Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode(Ambient Mode), Smart Wear detection, Touch Controls for play/pause, hands-free calling, etc. It also supports Google Fast Pair, IP54 rating, and wireless charging.

For battery life, it has 55mAh on the earbuds and 500mAh on the charging case. You can get a max battery life of 7hrs with ANC ON, and 5hrs with ANC OFF. TCL says that a total of 32hrs(with a charging case) is plausible if you don’t use the ANC. Other features include Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth Low-Energy, SBC, and AAC audio codec support.

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Meizu Pop Pro TWS with active noise cancelling goes on sale via Giztop

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Simranpal Singh

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Jan 11, 2021

It’s been just a few hours since the Meizu Pop Pro debuted in China. The new Active noise cancellation headphones offer a lot of improved functions in comparison with the PPOP 2 and POP 2s which was launched in 2020. The TWS earbuds are currently limited in China, but the international fans can get it via Giztop for $99. It would be a nice addition for the Meizu fans who want to get it before anyone else.

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However, the Meizu Pop Pro TWS carries a three-microphone intelligent call noise reduction algorithm to suppress the external noise. The ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) algorithm improves the music listening experience and even aids in making noise-free calls. The advanced ANC algorithm is capable to reduce noise up to 35 decibels.

There’s a 10mm diaphragm to process mid-to-high frequency sounds with a blend of bass and treble. The earbuds offer a 20 hours battery life with a charging life – 6.5 hours of normal usage, 4 hours with noise reduction enabled. It is sweat and rainproof and can carry a one-click connection. Meizu Pop Pro TWS comes with Bluetooth 5.0 chip for flawless connectivity.

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Ulefone Winter Sale commences with upto 50% discounts on popular smartphones

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Simranpal Singh

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Jan 11, 2021

Ulefone is a popular Chinese rugged smartphone maker. The company’s Armor series is globally acknowledged smartphone series for its ruggedness and quality. There are several Ulefone smartphones which have garnered excessive sales due to their excellent specifications and pricing. To make pricing more attractive, Ulefone is here with its Winter Sale extravaganza offering massive discounts of upto 50% on various popular models.

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The sale consists several latest models including Ulefone Armor 10 5G, Armor 9 and Armor 8. There are several other smartphones which the buyers can get at the best prices. Below is the list of devices along with the offer price and other standard details about the product.

Ulefone Armor 10 5G

Ulefone Armor 10 5G is the latest offering from the rugged smartphone maker, It was launched late last year featuring MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone features a 6.67-inch punch-hole display, 64MP quad-rear camera system and a 16MP front camera. A 5800 mAh battery is present onboard. It even features NFC for wireless payments.

Deal Price – $399

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Ulefone Armor 9

It is predecessor to Armor 10 5G, and is pwoered with Helio P90 AI SoC. Ulefone Armor 9 smartphone carries a 6.3-inch FHD+ waterdrop display, a 6600 mAh battery, a 64MP primary camera. It is available with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The smartphone runs on Android 10 OS. The smartphone features an imaging camera by FLIR.

Deal Price – $407.99

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Ulefone Armor 8

Ulefone Armor 8 houses a MediaTek Helio P60 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The device carries a 6.1-inch waterdrop display carrying 19.5:9 aspect ratio. There’s a 16MP triple-rear camera and a 5MP macro lens. Ulefone Armor 8 features a 5580 mAh battery and runs on Android 10 OS.

Deal Price – $145.99

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Ulefone Armor X7 Pro and Armor X5

Are you looking for an entry-level rugged smartphone? Then Armor X7 Pro and Armor X5 can be your favourite choice as it offers true value-for-money. The Armor X7 Pro features a 12nm MediaTek Helio A20 SoC, 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. There’s a 13MP rear camera nd a 5MP front camera. The users houses NFC and runs on Android 10 OS.

Deal Price – $92.49

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On the other hand, Armor X5 is pwoered with MT6762 octa-core processor and carries a 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. There’s a 5.45-inch HD display, a 5000 mAh abttery, NFC and Google Pay, a 13MP dual-camera on board.

Deal Price – $94.99

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There are several other models that are on sale amid the ongoing Winter Sale. The interested users can head over to the Ulefone official store until January 15th.

Related: Video Release: Large Display Advantages of Ulefone Armor 10 5G

The new Xbox Wireless Controller in Pulse Red is a stunner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 11, 2021

Microsoft announced a new colorway for the Xbox Series S/X Wireless Controller. The controller which already comes in Carbon Black, Shock Blue, and Robot White now adds a fourth color – Pulse Red – and it is a beauty.

The controller has a bright red top with black and red buttons and a white underside. The action buttons are black but the markings are red which makes them stand out. The D-Pad and triggers are also black while the joysticks are red. Another button that sticks out is the Xbox button which is red and white.

Just like the other color variants, the triggers and bumpers have a textured dot pattern for better grip. Dynamic Latency Input allows for a more responsive gaming experience.

The Xbox Wireless Controller can be used with the Xbox Series S and Series X as well as the Xbox One. It can also be connected wirelessly to Windows 10 PCs and Android devices via Bluetooth Low Energy. Microsoft says that the controller remembers multiple devices and allows for quick and seamless switching between previously connected devices. There is also support for USB connection to a PC or your console. There is an audio jack for connecting a headset and you can purchase a rechargeable battery for it if you wish.

The Pulse Red Xbox Wireless Controller will go on sale first in China starting tomorrow and in other countries where the Xbox is sold for $64.99. In select markets, the controller will come with a 2-week free trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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Ulefone Armor 10 5G

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Ulefone Armor X7 Pro and Armor X5

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