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Apple AirPods Max shipping might get delayed up to 14 weeks for certain colors

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Balaji S
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Apple launched its first-ever over-the-ear wireless headphones, AirPods Max yesterday. It is already available for pre-order and Apple said that it will go on sale from December 15. However, it looks like the shipping will get delayed across regions.

Credit: Apple

As reported by 9to5Mac(via Gadgets360), Apple is showing a shipment period of up to 12-14 weeks for certain colors of AirPods Max. If you recall, AirPods Max comes in Space Gray, Sky Blue, Silver, Green, and Pink colorways. However, unlike the reports say, I looked upon Apple’s website and the details have changed for regions. You can look a the shipping estimate(at the time of writing this) for China, USA, UK, Australia, India below:

  • China
    • Space Gray, Sky Blue, Silver, Green- 12 to 14 weeks.
    • Pink – 5 to 6 weeks.
  • India
    • Space Gray, Sky Blue, Silver, Green- 12 to 14 weeks.
    • Pink- 2 to 3 weeks.
  • USA
    • All colors- 12 to 14 weeks.
  • UK
    • Space Gray, Sky Blue, Silver, Green- 12 to 14 weeks.
    • Pink- 3 weeks.
  • Australia
    • Space Gray – 4 to 5 weeks.
    • Sky Blue-  12 to 14 weeks.
    • Silver- 3 weeks.
    • Green- 5 to 6 weeks.
    • Pink – 5 to 6 weeks.

Do note that, except in India, other regions have Personal Engraving options like etching smileys to the headphones. Hence, their estimate might vary from this. That said, apart from Australia, where the shipping timeline is somewhat acceptable, other regions have it as high as 14 weeks. This means you might be able to get your favorite colors only by March 2021.

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Apple has either failed to stock the wireless headphones well across regions due to COVID-19 or it has got overwhelming orders. Either way, Apple has placed the headphones in a premium segment with its pricing. You can take a look at the pricing below:

  • China- 4,399 yuan
  • India-₹59,900
  • USA-$549
  • UK- £549.00
  • Australia- A$899(AUD)

Also, do note that the shipping estimates mentioned above are subjected to change further according to stocks in respective regions. Nevertheless, if you are wishing to get your favorite color sooner, the only way is to hope for Apple to reduce the shipping time in your region.

AirPods Max has a unique knit mesh canopy for comfort, memory foam earcups, and stainless steel frame for strength. It has a 40mm dynamic driver, dual neodymium ring magnet motor for THD<1, H1 chip(like AirPods 2), and better software optimization. It has audio features like Adaptive EQ, ANC, Transparency Mode, Spatial Audio, 4xmicrophones.

Additionally, the wireless headphones have a battery life of up to 20hrs, support Apple’s one-tap setup, automatic pairing, wear detection, Siri, and more.

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Google, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi to launch foldable phones in 2021

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Habeeb Onawole
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The foldable smartphone market is going to get so much bigger next year if the latest report is true. So far, the key players in the foldable smartphone space have been Samsung, Motorola, Royole, and Huawei but a new leak says that more manufacturers including Google will be joining the list.

The info comes from Ross Young, the founder and lead analyst at Display Search and DSCC. In a tweet posted earlier today, he revealed that the second half of the coming year is going to be an exciting one for the foldable smartphone market. He said Samsung will announce at least three models, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi will announce four models between them, and Google will also announce one model.

We already know Samsung will announce the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in the third quarter of the year from leaks from the past couple of weeks but Ross’s tweet says there will be at least three models. In the same tweet, he says there will be no Galaxy Z Fold Lite but there will be a Galaxy Z Flip Lite.

The Galaxy Z Fold Lite was reported to be scheduled for a Q1 2021 release but not only is it not launching in the first quarter but it won’t even launch at all according to Ross Young. We already heard of the lite version of the Galaxy Z Flip last month, so it is not a surprise.

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Moving on from Samsung, the three big Chinese players, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi will also launch their first foldable smartphones next year. What makes it even more exciting is that one of them will launch two models. Of all three, only Xiaomi has demonstrated a working prototype but all three of them have filed patents for various foldable smartphone designs. Recently, an OPPO patent revealed a phone with a design similar to that of the Galaxy Z Flip.

Xiaomi foldable design
Xiaomi’s foldable prototype features a dual folding design

Google is also on the list of manufacturers announcing a foldable smartphone in 2021. More than a year ago, Google confirmed it was working on foldable smartphone prototypes and in August of this year, an internal document revealed that a foldable phone codenamed “passport” may be among the Pixel devices launching next year.

With all these devices lined up for launch, 2021 is going to be an exciting year for the foldable smartphone category and mobile tech in general

Which of these foldable phones are you most excited about? Do let us know in the comment box below.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G spotted running Android 11; will it be One UI 3.0 or 3.1?

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Balaji S
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Samsung Galaxy A52 is one of the company’s expected A-series of devices this year. A couple of days back a massive leak revealed the renders and specs of the device. Now, it appears on the HTML5 test page courtesy of the Sammobile report.

Galaxy A52 5G
Galaxy A52 renders by Onleaks

Accordingly, a Samsung device with model SM-A526B appears on the HTML5 test page. Now, if we recall, a device with a similar model number appeared on Geekbench. The device is likely to be a variant of Galaxy A52 considering Samsung’s pattern of model numbers in the past. That said, the test page shows that the device is tested on Android 11 suggesting that it will debut with the latest OS.

However, if you ask me if it would carry Samsung’s One UI 3.0, or the already in-works One UI 3.1, I will vote for the former. The reason being, Samsung has so far kept new iterations of it’s UI with the flagship launches. And considering the A52 5G is rumored to debut before the Galaxy S21 series, it is unlikely for it to have the One UI 3.1.

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That said, these are our speculations, and hence, let’s wait for the official launch. Moving on, the report says that the device will also have an FHD+ display with a resolution of 2,400×1,080 pixels. If you recall, an earlier leak by @Onleaks revealed that Galaxy A52 5G will have a 6.5-inch display with an Infinity-O punch-hole at the center.

As mentioned above, the earlier benchmark indicates that it will feature a Snapdragon 750G SoC. If leaks are true, the device won’t differ much from the predecessor, Galaxy A51. And have a similar GLasstic back(with metallic frame), rectangular layout with quad-cameras, AMOLED display with in-display fingerprint sensor, and 3.5mm audio jack.

Other probable specs are a 64MP camera supplied by Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and a similar $499 price tag as the predecessor.

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Huawei launches Health Lab to advance sports & health innovation via smart wearables

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Jed John Ikoba
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Chinese tech powerhouse, Huawei today announced the implementation of its brand-new Health Lab in the Chinese city of Xi’an. In a press release, the company disclosed that the Health Lab is an innovative facility that provides an avenue for researchers from Huawei, as well as engineers, and developers to cross-fertilize ideas and concepts and jointly explore the innovation and application of emerging technologies in sports and health, bringing a scientific and conducive experience through their smart wearables, which are tiny gadgets that provide consumers with a more comprehensive and scientific exercise experience and healthier living.Huawei store logo official featured 03

Today, Huawei’s smart wearables, as with many other branded products, are very popular and as a response to consumers’ trust and loyalty, Huawei has shown commitment to innovate and enhance its research and development capabilities so as to get a foothold into the budding health technology market.

Huawei launched seven smart wearables this year. These include smartwatches such as  Watch GT 2, Watch GT 2 Pro, and Watch FIT, which won accolades from the industry for their extensive professional fitness and health tracking functions. Indeed, a market research report by IDC, showed that Huawei’s wrist wearables ranked No. 1 in Q2, 2020.

In line with the ideals of the company to maintain its excellent momentum, its R&D staff spent nine months integrating existing R&D resources and introducing new professional sports and health research devices to consumers. The Huawei Health Lab was conceptualized and built to further enhance the research capabilities of its smartwatches and other wearables. Dozens of researchers, developers, and testers will work together closely in the Huawei Health Lab to achieve the goal of an active and healthy lifestyle from a wide range of specialized equipment and innovative research methods.

The smart wearables are borne out of rigorous research and testing to provide an excellent user experience. There are complex R&D processes developed from within the Huawei Health Lab aimed at improving health and fitness tracking. According to the Press Release, Huawei says that their devices are a culmination of a comprehensive testing and simulation regimen to provide consumers with the best possible experience while using any of Huawei’s smart wearables.

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The Huawei Health Lab, therefore, provides the perfect setting for accurately capturing health data and simulating all possible consumer experience to provide devices that give great value for money spent, as a health and fitness device.

With an array of state-of-the-art research equipment on sports and health, coupled with the creativity and resourcefulness of the researchers and developers from various professional backgrounds, the Health Lab is a breeding ground for more innovative smart wearables from the stables of Huawei. This much was stated by Rico Zhang, President of Smart Wearable and Health Product Line in Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG). The experts working in the Lab span many areas across the spectrum of sports and human health sciences and they are creating new research directions and methodologies in sports fitness and wellbeing.

The Health Lab has an experimental smart wearable product testing area and a sports health innovation area, where extensive and rigorous tests are conducted for extended periods on wearable devices before being released to the market. Using more than 20 professional research devices, the product testing engineers rely on national and international standards of product hardware and software to simulate extreme conditions for these devices as a means of establishing their durability under extreme scenarios.

Huawei says it will continue to scale up investment in sports and health and plans to build another sports health lab in Songshan Lake, Dongguan to interface with Huawei’s science institutes to build an innovative health ecosystem and also provide its teeming consumers with cutting-edge health and fitness products that are easy to use.

With the rapid expansion of Huawei’s sports R&D facilities matching the brand’s growing repertoire of wearable devices to suit different consumer needs, the future certainly looks bright for Huawei’s smart wearable and health product line.

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Huawei Smart Selection launches the Darren Smart Table Lamp 2i

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Jed John Ikoba
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Huawei Smart Selection has launched another smart product, an A-level smart table lamp dubbed Darren Smart Table Lamp 2i. The product carries a price tag of 99 yuan (~$15). This launch comes not too long after a smart air purifier was launched by the brand.

The Darren Smart Table Lamp 2i is a new product jointly developed by Huawei Smart Selection and Jiangsu Dalun Electronics Co., Ltd. It is a table lamp which adopts a stylish design and other smart features.Darren smariHuawei Smart Select Darren Smart Desk Lamp 2it table lamp 2i

The smart lamp not only has functions such as national A-level illuminance, one-key night light wake-up, intelligent step-less dimming, and no blue light hazard, but also comes with voice control of the desk lamp through Huawei’s smart screen, AI speaker, and voice assistant.

Huawei Smart Select Darren Smart Desk Lamp 2i uses high color rendering lamp beads with low blue light radiation, reaching the high color rendering index of Ra95. The color temperature is controlled at 4000K, reducing blue light to the RG0 non-blue light hazard level. At the same time, the constant current control light technology ensures the stable current, and the large-capacity filter filters out the ripple current that produces the light strobe, and rejects the strobe.iHuawei Smart Select Darren Smart Desk Lamp 2i

This desk lamp also features innovative side-emitting technology, uniform, and soft light, and the user will not get dazzled when looking directly at the light source, a wide range of light exposure, wide field of vision and no dark areas, color rendering index up to Ra95, high color saturation, learning Work can effectively relieve dry eyes.Darren smart table lamp 2i

In order to take care of the night time, there is also an independent night light, which is turned on with a soft warm yellow light. The light is gentle, comfortable, and not glaring.

Huawei Smart Select Darren Smart Desk Lamp 2i is not only able to adjust the brightness in three levels (dark, medium, and bright) on the touch panel but you can also slide the brightness bar through the Huawei HiLink app to achieve 1-100% brightness step-less adjustment.

The product is available on Vmall currently.

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Redmi 9 Power leaked render reveals the quad-camera setup

By
Balaji S
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Earlier today, Redmi confirmed that it will launch the Redmi 9 Power in India on December 17. The teaser page on Xiaomi’s website teases the device’s power-packed battery, performance, display, camera, and more. While the device is likely a tweaked version of the Redmi Note 9 4G(China), tipster Ishan Agarwal shares an exclusive render of the device.

Redmi Note 9 4G
Redmi Note 9 4G

As reported by 91Mobiles, the tipster shares a rear image of the upcoming Redmi 9 Power. Accordingly, the image shows the rear panel of the Redmi 9 Power in Blue Color. As you can see below, the rectangular camera layout is similar to the Redmi Note 9 4G that launched in China last month.  However, it has an additional sensor, unlike the Chinese variant.

This is something we have already reported courtesy of FCC and Google Play Console listings. Consequently, the Redmi 9 Power and other versions(Redmi 9T) will have an additional 2MP macro sensor replacing the ‘AI’ logo on the Chinese variant.

Anyway, the rest of the render shows a ’48MP’, ‘SUPER QUAD CAMERA'(instead of TRIPLE) logo. Additionally, the device’s textured rear panel, LED Flashlight placement are similar to the Chinese variant. As for the rear camera specs, the device will have a 48MP main(wide), 8MP ultra-wide, two 2MP macro and depth sensors.

Redmi 9 Power Specifications

The extra sensor aside, the Redmi 9 Power will mostly be the same as the Note 9 4G in China. It will feature a 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 SoC, 4GB RAM, and 64/128GB storage.

Other specs will include an 8MP selfie shooter, 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging, MIUI 12 based on Android 10 out of the box. Also, the teaser page confirms that Redmi 9 Power will come in Orange, Black, Green colors apart from the Blue render shown above.

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OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G with Snapdragon 865 to launch on December 24

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Reno5 series will be getting an additional model in a few weeks according to OPPO. The new model will launch as the Reno5 Pro+ and it will come with the Snapdragon 865 flagship processor.

The Reno5 Pro+ will be the fourth Reno phone to come with a Snapdragon 800 series chipset since the Reno 5G, Reno 10x Zoom, and Reno Ace that were announced last year. The Reno 5G and Reno 10x Zoom are powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor while the Reno Ace launched with the slightly more powerful Snapdragon 855+.

Reno5 Pro+

OPPO released a poster showing us what the phone looks like, and it sure looks really nice. The phone will be available in two color variants – black and a color-shifting blue – with a luster-like finish. The front, which is not visible in the image is home to a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a punch hole and a 90Hz refresh rate.

The Reno5 Pro+ will also maintain the lightweight + slim design of its other siblings. its dimensions have been given as 159.9 x 72.5 x 7.99 mm and its weight is 184 grams.

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The phone has four rear cameras, one of which is a periscope zoom lens. It has been reported that the Reno5 Pro+ will come with Sony’s IMX766 50MP sensor as its main camera. It will also have a 16MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. The selfie camera is said to be a 32MP sensor.

Other specs of the phone that have been leaked are a 4500mAh battery and support for 65W fast charging. It should also run ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box.

We expect the Reno5 Pro+ to be available for pre-order immediately after it launches but we can’t say if it will go on sale before the year ends or in early January 2021.

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[Hot Deal] Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite (Global) gets hefty-discount, available for $58.90

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Simranpal Singh
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Giztop is offering a massive discount of $11 on the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite (Global) which is now available for $59.90. It usually retails for the price of $69.99. The flash sale on the retailer’s website has made it possible for the users to grab the watch for the best price. However, the sale will last until December 15 and it is available with global shipping. The users will get 2 years warranty on the products purchased from Giztop.

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The discount is applicable directly, the user need not to enter any coupon code. The smartwatch is available only in black color.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite comes with a 1.4-inch square display having pixel density of 323 PPI. It comes with 20 custom dials to match the look and attire. Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC availability improves the user control and eases the connectivity. It supports 7 different sports modes including outdoor cycling, indoor cycling, walking, swimming, and other activities.

Its 5ATM waterproof certification confirms its use upto 50 mteres of water depth. Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite houses a 230 mAh battery which can last upto 7 days ipon a single full charge. However, the users can easily use it for wireless payment using NFC via Google Pay or AliPay.

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Purported real-life image of Mi 11 surfaces online ahead of launch

By
Balaji S
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We might be just a few weeks away from the Xiaomi Mi 11 launch. Ahead of the launch, leaks are floating around on the internet and are building up to the scenario. Recently, we saw leaked images of Mi 11 and protective cases of Mi 11 Pro. Today, an alleged live image of the Mi 11 has appeared online.

Xiaomi Mi 11 render by Benjamin Geskin

As noted by Tipster Abhishek Yadav, a user (@毒舌数码 ) on Weibo has posted what he claims to be the real-life version of the Xiaomi Mi 11. As I write this, the image seems to be removed on the page but the post is still intact. However, thanks to early birds we have the image. Speaking of which, the supposed Mi 11 on the shot is Black in Color.

But it could just be a covering for a prototype or a test model as well. Anyway, the camera module is the elephant in the room. The image shows a similar squircle design with horizontally stacked triple-cameras. There are two big cut-outs and a small one above the LED flashlight. Having said that, let’s reserve our verdict on the authenticity of the Mi 11’s real-life shot till the official launch.

Although we are devoid of concrete info, leaks say that the camera sensors would be 108MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, and 5MP macro. That said, the Mi 11 is not the only device on the radar of leaks. Xiaomi is likely to follow the predecessor’s trend by launching Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro as a part of the series.

According to Xiaomi, it will be the first to use Snapdragon 888 SoC. The Mi 11 non-Pro is expected to feature an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 4,780mAh battery with 55W charging. Considering the device is strongly rumored to go on sale this month with sufficient stocks we wouldn’t have to wait that long to know the official pricing.

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Redmi GM speaks on the future of in-display fingerprint, faster charging tech, and more

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Jed John Ikoba
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Redmi general manager Lu Weibing insists that the demand for small phones has been on the increase in recent years. He also said battery technology needs to advance to deliver the same battery size in a smaller form factor.

Redmi 7

Weibing also made some mention of the future of fast charging and LCD-based in-display fingerprint sensors.

Fast-rising Chinese phone maker, Xiaomi has released various competitive devices this year, but smaller phones are not among the devices released so far. Weibing had previously said that the firm wants to build a small phone but that battery capacity will be sacrificed because the technology is yet to achieve longer-lasting batteries for such small phones.

In an interview session with Android Authority, Weibing acknowledged that indeed there is a growing demand for smaller phones. In his comments, he stated that extended battery life is a fundamental requirement for all Redmi smartphones, stressing that the challenge is developing a physically smaller battery with the same capacity as the larger one requires a tremendous breakthrough in battery technology.

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In 2017, the Redmi 4X was released with a 4,100mAh battery while the phone was just 5 inches long. However, a greater challenge awaits the firm in this age 5G, with key components and multiple cameras taking up vital space, while 5G and high refresh rate screens require larger batteries too.

A bigger battery usually requires faster-charging speeds to maintain standard fast charging times. Xiaomi indeed launched 120W charging in 2020. But is there a limit to charging speeds? Improved battery technology holds the key, in the words of the Redmi Executive.
Inevitably, with recent tech advancements, low-end phones will soon have fast charging capabilities.

Although Weibing was silent on the kind of charging speeds Xiaomi is expecting for sub-$300 phones in 2021, the company has already revealed several low-budget phones with 30W or higher speeds in 2020, including the Redmi Note 9 Pro series. So it should be expected that fast charging technology may be more prevalent by 2021.

Of course, super-fast charging was not the only technology Weibing has touted in 2020. He also demonstrated in-display fingerprint sensors using LCD screens earlier this year. However, the implementation of technology seems to be stalled at the moment.

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

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Simranpal Singh
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Are you a video content creator and looking for a well performing stablising gimbal for your smartphone? Then, make sure you checkout the deal on Zhiyun 3-axis Gimbal Smooth Q2 and Smooth 4 gimbal as the company is offering a good discount. The Zhiyun 3-axis Gimbal Smooth 4 will retail for the price of $94 by using coupon code SZ5E4SWZ on the checkout page. Meanwhile, the Zhiyun Smooth Q2 will be yours for $107 by using YDVSAGHW coupon code. The sale is already live and will end on December 12, 2020.

 

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Zhiyun Smooth Q2 Gimbal is a compact-sized Smartphone gimbal stabilizer which weighs 9.2 ounce. It carries automatic smartphone balancing and supports up to 16-hours of runtime upon a full charge. You can get it for the discount price of $107.  Make sure you use the coupon code mentioned above.

Coupon Code: YDVSAGHW

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Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal is a bit light than then Smooth Q2 and weighs 7.4 ounces. It features a large left-side focus/Zoom Wheel for better controlling the gimbal. It even houses PhoneGo Mode for instant scene transition. Other features include Object tracking, timeplapse expert, Vertigo shot and others.

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OPPO Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G launched in China with Snapdragon and MediaTek processors respectively

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Habeeb Onawole
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OPPO’s Reno series has gotten a refresh six months after the Reno4 series was announced in China. The new Reno5 series was announced in China today and it comes along with a pro model.

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G

Reno5 Series Design

The Reno5 series comes with an upgraded design language. OPPO says the new patented process uses a pyramid-like crystal structure for the glass back panel that gives it an extra shine. They have also added an oleophobic coating to reduce smudges. The Galaxy Dream version of the two phones has a color-shifting feature as a result of the different refractive indexes of the thousands of nano-film coating used. OPPO has also added a fluorescent coating to the top of the phone and the camera housing which absorbs light and then glows in the dark.

Reno5 glow

Both phones are also light and thin. The Reno5 is 172 grams with a thickness of 7.9mm while the pro model is 173 grams but is thinner at 7.6mm. The Reno5 and Reno5 Pro will be available in Galaxy Dream, Aurora Blue, and Moonlit Night color variants.

Reno5 5G Specs

The Reno5 has a flat 6.43-inch OLED screen with a 2400 x 1080 resolution. The display has a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It has a pixel density of 410 PPI and a peak brightness of 750 nits. There is a hole at the top left corner of the screen for the front-facing camera.

The standard model comes with the same Snapdragon 765G processor as its predecessors – the Reno4 5G and the Reno4 Pro 5G. Buyers will be able to pick up the phone in two configurations – an 8GB RAM version with 128GB of storage and a 12GB RAM version with 256GB of storage. The storage type is UFS 2.1 (dual lane) and there is no support for expansion.

Reno5 cameras

There are four rear cameras on the back of the phone, though we are sure only two of them will get much use. The primary camera is a 64MP f/1.7 sensor with 6P Lens and it comes along with an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera, and another 2MP f/2.4 camera for capturing depth details. The selfie camera is a 32MP f/2.4 sensor. There is no OIS but OPPO claims its electronic image stabilization does a good job.

There are a number of interesting camera features bundled with the phone. You can record from both the front and rear cameras at the same time; live HDR for videos even when recording at night; bokeh videos; and a professional portrait photo tool.

Reno5 5G all colors

The Reno5 5G has a 4300mAh battery and supports 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging. It is also backward compatible with SuperVOOC and VOOC 3.0 and has support for 18W power delivery and Quick Charge.

Other features are an in-display fingerprint scanner, support for face unlock, dual SIM card (nano only), Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, and an audio jack. OPPO ships it with ColorOS 11 based on Android 11.

 

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Reno5 Pro 5G

The Reno5 Pro 5G has a slightly bigger display. It is a 6.55-inch curved OLED panel with the same resolution as the standard variant. It also has a punch hole, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 120Hz touch sampling rate. Its peak brightness is also much higher at 1100 nits.

OPPO specifically states on the website that the Reno5 phones use displays sourced from different manufacturers, so there may be a difference in the displays of different units due to the varying manufacturing technology. The display supplier is stated on the retail box of the phone.

Reno5 Pro 5G all colors

Unlike the Reno4 Pro 5G that has a Snapdragon 765G processor, the Reno5 Pro 5G is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000+ processor. It comes in the same configuration as the standard model.

For cameras, OPPO has carried over the exact configuration from the standard model but the 32MP camera has a slightly lower field of view. You also get practically the same camera features.

The Reno5 Pro has multifunctional NFC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and a USB-C port but skips the audio jack. It has dual SIM support and runs Android 11 out of the box. Its battery capacity is 4350mAh with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast wired charging along with support for the other charging protocols as the standard model.

Price and Availability

The standard model is ¥2699 (~$413) for the 8+128GB version but if you want more RAM and storage, you can pick up the 12+256GB version for ¥2999 (~$458). The Reno5 Pro 5G is priced at ¥3399 (~$519) for the 8+128GB version while the 12+256GB version is ¥3799 (~$580). Both phones will be available for purchase starting December 18 but they can be pre-ordered now.

Reno5 Pro 5G New Year's Edition

There is a New Year’s Edition of the Reno5 Pro 5G that has 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage but it will go on sale on December 29.

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HMD Global launches the Nokia 225 4G feature phone in the U.S

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Finnish company HMD Global Oy which presently holds the license over Nokia smartphones has launched a budget feature phone in the U.S. The phone is the Nokia 225 4G which has earlier been launched in other markets including China and India.Nokia 225 4G

The feature phone is no doubt targeted at first-time pone owners like young children and other individuals who just want something to make and receive calls.  It is not targeted at hardcore smartphone users but can be kept as a backup phone.

Speaking concerning the US launch for the Nokia 225 4G, HMD’s Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas stated; “As networks continue to develop, we make it our responsibility to ensure people remain connected, even on the smallest of budgets. By bringing 4G to the Nokia 225 4G without compromising the accessible price point, we take another step towards our mission of providing low-cost access to global connectivity for those who need it the most – the billions of people who remain unconnected. With that in mind, we are building on a winning formula that offers all the essentials with high levels of durability and reliability at an incredible value.”

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Talking of the specs, the Nokia 225  4G features a 2.4-inch screen and is powered by a UNISOC processor. It has memory card support that can help users expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 32GB.

The feature phone equally packs a 3-megapixel camera sensor placed on the phone’s back panel. The phone also has a flashlight and supports features like quick dialing, voice recorder, external radio, etc.

The highlight of the phone is that it comes with support for 4G connectivity. The 4G support isn’t limited to a single SIM but the phone can be connected to a 4G network on both the SIM cards simultaneously.

The phone is underpinned by the Unisoc USM9117 chipset which is mated with 128MB of RAM and 64MB of internal storage. It runs the Series 30+ operating system and packs a 1,150mAh removable battery.Nokia 225

On the connectivity front, you get a Micro USB port and Bluetooth 5.0. The phone supports two SIM cards and also features a 3.5mm headphone jack, wireless FM radio, and the classic Snake game.

The Nokia 225 4G is up for grab from the company’s website. It will also be sold by third-party retailers. It carries a price tag of $49 and will be available in Metallic Sand, Black, and Classic Blue.

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Vivo Y12s appears on India’s BIS Certification website; launch imminent

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Balaji S
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Vivo launched the Vivo Y12s on November 14. The device is retailing in countries like Hongkong and Vietnam. And now, it has appeared on India’s BIS certification website hinting at an imminent launch.

Vivo Y12s
Vivo Y12s

 

As tipped by Mukul Sharma, a Vivo smartphone with model number V2026 is listed on the BIS database. Now, if we recall, a device with a similar model number appeared on Google Play Console listing earlier. Later, it turned out to be the Vivo Y12s in Asian markets.

Besides, the device has already been certified by Russia’s EEC, Indonesia’s SDPPI. Among this, the latter even reveals that the model number V2026 belongs to Vivo Y12s. With all this info, we can safely say that the V2026 appearing on BIS is indeed the Vivo Y12s. Although we know that the device retails for around $142 elsewhere, let’s wait for official Indian pricing.

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Vivo Y12s Specifications

Vivo has just launched the Y51 in India. And it is yet to unveil any details about the Y12s. However, thanks to the earlier launches we know what to expect on the Indian version. Measuring 164.41 x 76.32 x 7.41mm, the device weighs 191 grams and comes in Phantom Black Glacier Blue colors.

The Vivo Y12s from other markets feature a 6.51-inch HD+ display. Accordingly, the display has a resolution of 1600×720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Under the hood, MediaTek’s Helio P35 SoC powers the device.

For cameras, we have a rectangular dual-camera on the back with a 13MP f/1.8 lens, 2MP f/2.4 sensor. Upfront, there is an 8MP sensor for selfies. Other specifications of the Vivo Y12s include 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, MicroSD slot, 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging.

The device also has dual-SIM 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and runs Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 10.

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boAt Enigma budget smartwatch launched in India for ₹2,999 ($41)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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boAt is a popular wearable company in India. In fact, it was not only India’s largest wearable brand but also the world’s fifth-largest in Q3 2020, as per IDC. The firm sells a wide variety of audio products and fitness trackers disguised as a smartwatch. It has now launched a new product in the latter category, dubbed as boAt Enigma, priced at ₹2,999 ($41).

boAt Enigma Featured

The new boAt Enigma features a 1.54-inch square-shaped color screen with support for touch inputs and AOD (Always-on Display). The wearable uses an LCD panel but its resolution is unknown. The material of the body is also a mystery but it could be mostly plastic given its asking price.

Further, the watch comes with a heart rate sensor as well as a SpO2 sensor to monitor blood oxygen levels. It also supports various gestures to wake the watch, click pictures on the smartphone, change watch faces, and increase screen brightness.

Being a fitness tracker, it supports 8 sports activities namely running, walking, climbing, riding, badminton, basketball, football, and table tennis. Additionally, it is also water-resistant up to 3ATM despite it does not tack swimming,

Other familiar features on this product include app notifications, call & SMS alerts, weather, alarm, sedentary alerts, and sleep monitoring.

Last but not least, the boAt Enigma is backed by a 230mAh battery and charges via direct USB  (USB Type-A). The company claims up to 10-day battery life and it ships with an extra grey-colored strap, in addition to the stock black color strap.

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Report: Galaxy S21 series will feature Exynos 2100 SoC in India; Color variants revealed

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Balaji S
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Yesterday, a leak from India revealed that Samsung will launch the Galaxy S21 series on January 14. According to Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru, India, the device will go on sale from January 29 in India as tipped in earlier reports. Now, the same store has confirmed that the Indian variant won’t feature the Snapdragon 888 SoC, along with the colors of the devices.

Galaxy S21 Series Renders 02

Samsung’s flagship retail store has reportedly confirmed to Android Authority that the entire Galaxy S21 series will be powered by the Exynos 2100 chipset in India. However, Samsung hasn’t announced it yet, and is likely to do it on December 15. Early benchmarks reveal a stronger multi-core performance against the Qualcomm counterpart.

However, it’s still a mystery if Samsung‘s processor will surpass Qualcomm in real-world tests. Either way, it is sure to turn eyeballs with a 5nm process and 1+3+4 core arrangement. The cores are likely 1xPrime core clocked at 2.91GHz, 3xPerformance and 4xEfficiency cores clocked at 2.81, and 2.21GHz respectively.

In case you don’t know, Samsung will launch three models of the S21 Series- Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G. Anyway, the Galaxy S21 Series will have the following color variants in India:

  • Galaxy S21– Gray, Pink, Purple, and White.
  • Galaxy S21 Plus–  Silver, Black, Pink, and Purple.
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra– Black, Silver.

Further, the store has also confirmed the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s camera specs that have already been leaked. Accordingly, the device will have a 108MP main camera, 2x10MP sensors(one will have 10x Zoom), and most likely a 12MP sensor.

The device is reportedly up for pre-orders in the flagship store. Users will have to pay ₹2,000($27) to pre-book an S21 flagship. And after the official announcement, they can select their preferred model. With all these leaks, I guess the only thing that is left to know is the official pricing.

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Galaxy M12 and Galaxy F12 certified by India’s BIS

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy M12 and Galaxy F12 budget smartphones very soon. These devices have already leaked multiple times in the past few days. Now, they have also cleared India’s BIS certification. That means their launch could happen anytime now.

Samsung Galaxy M12

As usual, the BIS listing of these handsets does not reveal anything about them, except for their model numbers. The Galaxy M12 will bear the model number SM-M127G/DS, whereas the Galaxy F12 will come with SM-F127G.

Anyway, we were already aware of this, thanks to previous leaks. Also, we know that these phones are one and the same just like Galaxy M21s and Galaxy F41.

For those unaware, the Samsung Galaxy M series of smartphones are exclusive to Amazon and Samsung online store in India. On the other hand, the newly introduced Galaxy F series is exclusive to Flipkart and Samsung online store. These handsets can also be bought from select offline retailers.

So far, the South Korean tech giant has only released a single Galaxy F series phone and it happens to be a rebadged Galaxy M series phone. Hence, some of the upcoming Galaxy M devices have been also certified as a Galaxy F smartphone like the forthcoming Galaxy M12/Galaxy F12.

Having said that, according to previous leaks, these handsets are expected to feature a 6.7-inch punch-hole display, a massive 7,000mAh battery like Galaxy M51, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Vivo opens its 500th Exclusive Store in India, plans to open 650 by 2021 end

By
Sean
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Vivo announced that it had opened its 500th exclusive store in India earlier this week, and plans on taking the total to 650 by the end of next year. These stores are spread across India and cover more than 280 cities in the region.

The vast number of offline stores cover major tier 1, 2, and 3 cities as well, as per a BusinessStandard report. According to Nipun Marya, Vivo India Director Brand Strategy, “We are pleased to achieve this milestone of 500 exclusive stores in India. We believe that the offline channel is preferred by customers, as they like to experience the product before making a purchase decision. With customer centricity at the center of all decisions, we, at Vivo India, strive to offer our customers unique retail experiences.”

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Furthermore, the Chinese tech giant added more than 150 stores in India during the ongoing calendar year, despite facing challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The move from the company arrives as it strengthens its offline presence in the Indian subcontinent. Marya further added that, “The company plans to expand the network to over 650 exclusive stores by 2021, to offer an exclusively delightful retail experience to its customers.”

Vivo

For those unaware, these Vivo exclusive stores offers customers a live experience of the smartphones and their features. In other words, people can experience gaming on these handsets, use virtual reality, and more in such stores. Vivo is a major player in the Indian market with a 28 percent total market share in the nation. This was backed by its strong offline retail channel, which the company plans on expanding even further.

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realme India teases the launch of realme Watch S and realme Watch S Pro

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Chinese company realme currently holds the title of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand. Apart from handsets, the firm has been also pushing connected devices for a while now. Earlier this year, the company launched its first smartwatch, dubbed as realme Watch. Last month, the brand debuted the second model called realme Watch S. Now, the company teases to launch the realme Watch S Pro alongside the standard variant in India.

realme Watch S Pro India Launch Teaser

According to IDC, realme was India’s largest smartwatch brand in September with a 22.1% market share. The company achieved this with a single product  – realme Watch. 

In the same month, the existence of realme Watch S and realme Watch S Pro was confirmed by the firm itself at the IFA 2020 trade show. A few days later, both of them received multiple certifications. And finally, the regular model made its global debut in Pakistan in November

This wearable later made its way to Europe in the same month. Now. it is all set to launch in India alongside the realme Watch S Pro. Since the standard model is official, we know everything about it. But the same cannot be said for the ‘Pro’ variant, which will be releasing first in India.

Anyway, as per FCC, the only major difference between the two is the presence of an OLED display on the Pro model. That said, realme India is yet to reveal the launch date.

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LG to develop auto doors that use transparent OLED displays

By
Sean
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Earlier this week, LG Electronics announced that it will collaborate with Assa Abloy to launch new variant of automatic doors that will use transparent OLED display panels. These would likely be used in the commercial sectors.

LG

For those unaware, Ass Abloy is a Sweden based company that makes doors, mechanical door locks, digital door locks and automatic doors as well. The company has supplied its automatic doors across the globe, including airports in London, Spain, and South Korea. So, the partnership with the South Korean tech giant would have it expand on its existing lineup, as per TheElec report.

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The 55 inch LG OLED display panels will be used on these automatic doors. This will allow the doors to display various different messages, building information and even advertisements as well. In other words, this could open a whole new stream of revenue for airports and open another area for companies to advertise their products on.

LG
LG Display transparent OLED Panel in China subway

Since the transparent OLED panels do not require a backlight like an LCD (liquid crystal display) display does, it offers higher transmittance or transparency. Thus, keep on the look out as we may soon see such automated doors with transparent OLED displays around us soon. Currently, no finer details regarding its development is known, neither has the company offered any specifics or roadmaps.

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