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Realme Black Friday Offers are here: Get discounts on its Watch & Smartphones in Europe

The festival season is here and so are the discounts on smartphones, TVs, and other electronic items. Significant discounts on almost each technology product bring enough motivation to plunge buyers into making a purchase. Most of the smartphone manufacturers offer bargaining deals to make the most during the onset of the festive season. Realme is among the first smartphone manufacturers to barge into the Black Friday sale bandwagon.

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The Chinese smartphone electronics maker is aggressively bringing new devices including smartphones, wearables and other IoTs. The company recently launched the Realme 7 5G smartphone in Europe and India at an affordable price. On the eve of Black Friday, Realme is offering massive discounts on its popular smartphones in Europe via Amazon and its own official website. The Black Friday Deals will end on Novemeber 30 or till the stocks last. Here’s the list of devices which are on sale

Realme devices on Black Friday Sale

Realme 7 5G

It is an ultra-affordable 5G smartphone launched for users in Europe and India. The smartphone features MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC.

  • Dimensity 800U
  • 6.5-inch LCD, FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refersh rate
  • 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad cameras
  • 16MP Selfie Camera
  • 5000 mAh battery + 30W fast charging
  • 6GB + 128GB

Grab Now ( £229  £279 )

Amazon | Official Website

Realme X3 SuperZoom

A few months old device featuring Snapdragon 855+ chipset is a bargain deal for 4G users.

  • Snapdragon 855+
  • 6.6 inch IPS LCD, FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
  • 64MP + 8MP + 8MP + 2MP Rear
  • 32MP + 8MP Front
  • 4200 mAh + 30W fast charging
  • 8GB + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB

Grab Now ( £349  £469 )

Amazon | Official Website

Realme X50 Pro 5G

A flagship 5G smartphone is available at a compelling price of £529 which is £100 off than the actual price. The smartphone sports 65W charging technology which can fully charge the battery within 35 minutes (0%-100%).

  • Snapdragon 865
  • 6.44 inch Super AMOLED, 90Hz refersh rate, HDR10+
  • 64MP + 12MP + 8MP + 2MP Rear
  • 32MP + 8MP Front
  • 4200 + 65W charging
  • 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 12GB RAM

Grab Now ( £489  £569 )

Amazon | Official Website

Realme 7 Pro

Realme 7 Pro is a mid-range device offering value-for-money. The smartphone competes against the Poco M2 Pro, and Redmi Note 9 Pro.

  • Snapdragon 720G
  • 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear
  • 32MP
  • 4500mAh + 65W
  • 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM

Grab Now ( £269  £279 )

Amazon | Official Website

Realme 6 Pro

Realme 6 Pro is another mid-range option at a much better price than Realme 7 pro.

  • Snapdragon 720G
  • 64MP + 12MP + 8MP +2MP
  • 16MP + 8MP
  • 4300mAh + 30W
  • 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM

Grab Now ( £237  £279 )

Amazon | Official Website

Realme 6

It is available for the best price in Europe.

  • MediaTek G90T
  • 64M + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear
  • 16 MP Front
  • 4300 mAh + 30W
  • 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM

Grab Now ( £186.75 £249 )

Amazon | Official Website

Realme Watch

It is affordable wearable from Realme providing all the basic functions of a smartwatch.

  • 1.4 IPS LCD, 380 nits brightness
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • 31gram
  • 160 mAh
  • IP68 dust/water resistant

Grab Now ( £38.50 £49.99)

Amazon | Official Website

Other devices including Realme 6i and Realme Buds Q wireless earbuds are also available at reduced prices. Most of the deals are applicable until the stocks last. So, we suggest grabbing the deal as soon as the sale goes live.

OPPO X 2021 withstood 100,000 rigorous curls without hassle during test – OPPO

Rising Chinese tech brand OPPO recently announced what looks to be the world’s first rollable smartphone, aptly referred to as OPPO X 2021 ‘concept’ device. The company has also stated that the device is more durable than could be imagined. Oppo X 2021

A few visuals of the OPPO concept device shows that it is an amazing device that phone lovers will find intriguing and the reviews have been impressive. The device works fine and is a reflection of the creative team at OPPO. During the unveiling event, the company’s hardware structural engineer, Jin Xiang, provided some exciting perspectives on the OPPO X 2021, stating that the smartphone has been extensively tested and performed admirably.

He states that the phone has been put through 100,000 curls/rolls testing without any damage. The test involves expanding and retracting the display 100,000 times. The OPPO hardware executive also said the limit was even not breached with this test. It is therefore indicative of the power of the smartphone to withstand consistent rollings for several years, without any damage.

This is quite an impressive milestone for the OPPO brand. The OPPO X 2021, however, is yet to go on sale, as there are still several hurdles before it is passed for production. A recent report hinted that the expected launch date is 2022, as the display is being fine-tuned.

That display’s manufacturer is BOE, and a tipster has pointed out that it may not be ready for mass production until 2022. That’s quite a long wait that could tip the scales away from OPPO, as LG is planning to release a rollable smartphone within the first half of 2021. Samsung is also known to be working on this concept as well.

OPPO, however, is the first manufacturer that presented watchers with a view of a working unit of the device. They may as well pip others to the record of the first rollable smartphone if it is released earlier than the projected 2022 release date.

UP NEXT: Oppo X 2021 unveiled as the world’s first smartphone concept with an extending display

 
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Huawei’s new Service Center has Automated Robots, Face-Face Engineer Interaction, & more

Huawei recently opened a flagship store in China and plans to open multiple experience stores in the UK. However, it’s new Customer Service Center in China is the first based on a ‘New Service Model’. It has features like Gaming Arena, Face-Face Engineer interaction, Automated Robots, and more.

Huawei’s President of Consumer Business Mobile, He Gang, posted details(via Sina Tech) along with images of the new Service Center(Pacific Century Center). Accordingly, it is located close to the Sanlitun business district, Beijing, China.  What’s unique about this center is it’s the company’s first in terms of an overall User Experience Model.

He Gang says that the company’s Huawei Academy also enters the Service Center Arena for the first time. That is, a new Gameplay Arena to entice users who can also have a look at Huawei products in a full-screen. According to the reports, the Service Center has four big screens at the entrance. This is for knowing appointments, and other options under category to explore the center with a tap of a button.

Moving on, as you enter the Center, you are greeted with a Huawei logo, and after that, there are different sections. You can take a look at the features of the Service Center below:

  • Touch-and-go appointment system
  • A Game Play Arena
  • Visitor’s Lounge(Free Coffee, Reading books)
  • Huawei Experience booth(real-world Experience of Products)
  • Huawei Classroom(where an executive explains the product)

Face-Face Engineer Interaction, Automated Robots

However, the highlight of the new Service center is its New Service Model. As per this model, users can now get a Face-Face interaction with Engineers/Experts eliminating a middle man. This means they can enquire repair plans, interact about spare parts & their prices, and observe the entire process as it’s done. OnePlus has a similar method in its experience stores as well.

Besides, the Service Center also has a bunch of Automated Robots. These not only replace the manpower at the intermediate sections but also are reportedly efficient. Precisely, they commute between the service area and spare parts room. Additionally, they also perform tasks like spare parts search, collection, maintenance, and registration thereby reducing time.

That said, this is not the only center of Huawei equipped with robots. The company already has an unmanned Store where a Robotic Arm takes care of the goods.

Huawei Mate X2 certified by TENAA along side an unknown Huawei 5G model

Huawei may be having a tough time procuring chipsets for its smartphones but the tech giant has continued to maintain its product cycle. The Mate 40 series was launched not too long and after that, we expect the Mate X2 foldable phone to make its entrance soon.Huawei Mate X2

A Huawei model believed to be the Mate X2 has been spotted on the website of China’s tlecom regulatory body TENAA. The device carries the model number TET-AN00/TET-AN10. The listing comes just on the heels of the Mate X2’s listing on the website of China’s 3C.

Although both listings did little to reveal the Mate X2’s specs, the listings are indicators that the company may soon launch the device.  We still don’t know the processor the tech will utilise on the foldable device but the device is expected to pack the flagship Kirin 9000 SoC. It may also retain the 8-inch screen size. However, there are expectations that Huawei will shift to an in-folding design as against out-folding one used on the Mate X. The secondary screen will be a 4.5-inch display, going by a recent patent filing. The foldable device is also expected to support 66W fast charging.

Apart from the Mate X2, a second Huawei model was also spotted on TENAA (via). The model bears the number CDL-AN50 and is expected to be a 5G phone. TENAA lists some of the specs to include a 6.5-inch display as well as a 3,900 mAh battery. The phone will have a dimension of 162.3 x 75.0 x 8.6 mm. The device has also passed through 3C where it was shown to pack a 40W charger.

UP NEXT: Oppo X 2021 unveiled as the world’s first smartphone concept with an extending display

 

OnePlus 8/8 Pro OxygenOS Open Beta 4 brings more fixes and November 2020 security patch

OnePlus has begun to roll out OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 4 to OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro worldwide. The latest beta update is the successor to the Open Beta 3 that wiped out user data. Just like the previous build, the new one also does not add new features, instead it brings a number of fixes and optimizations, in addition to the November 2020 security patch.

OnePlus 8

According to the changelog, the new beta update for the OnePlus 8 series brings optimizations for call stability, system power consumption, some UI display with alarms, and user experience with split-screen apps.

Further, it also fixes gaming gram rate drops when status bar is pulled down, NFC couldn’t be turned on, unable to install apps from the Google Play Store, MX Player lag issue, and automatic WiFi disconnection.

OnePlus 8/8 Pro OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 4 Official Changelog

  • System
    • Optimize the stability of the call
    • Optimized system power consumption
    • Optimized some UI display with Alarms
    • Optimized the user experience with a split-screen of apps
    • Fixed the issue that gaming frame rate decreased when pulling down the status bar
    • Fixed the issue that NFC cannot be turned on in a small probability
    • Fixed the issue that Play Store could not install the app
    • Fixed the lagging issue with MX player
    • Updated Android security patch to 2020.11
  • Network
    • Fixed the low probability automatic disconnection issue with Wi-Fi

Having said that, the update is currently being pushed in batches to the phones running the last OxygenOS Open Beta build. Users running the stable build can also install it by downloading the update file from OnePlus Community. 

However, it is worth noting that it will factory reset the device. The same is the case if a beta user is willing to return to the stable channel.

 

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Belkin unveils the TrueFreedom Pro wireless charger and a UV Sanitizer/wireless charger

Belkin has announced two new products –  the Boost Charge TrueFreedom Pro Wireless Charger and the Boost Charge UV Sanitizer. Belkin is known for its charging accessories including topnotch wireless charging solutions. The Boost Charge TrueFreedom Pro wireless charger deploys the Qi charging standard and offers full-surface charging which allows users to place up to two Qi-enabled devices anywhere on the charging pad and get 10W of power delivered to each device at the same time.

In terms of the build, the TrueFreedom Pro packs 16 individual charging coils which intelligently provide consistent power to devices anywhere on the pad. With this kind of design, there is no need to perfectly align the devices to begin charging like is required in many other wireless chargers. The charger also comes with two LED lights which display the charging status. Further, there are silver chrome accents and a leather-like finish on the exterior design.Belkin Boost Charge TrueFreedom Pro Wireless Charger

Aside from the TrueFreedom Pro wireless charger, Belkin also announced the Boost Charge UV Sanitizer and Wireless Charger. Just as the name indicates, the device is a wireless charger which has anti-bacterial properties. Belkin claims it reduces the bacteria level by up to 99.99%. This is achieved using the two internal UV-C LED lights which it packs.  The compact device can be used to sanitize phones and other small, nonporous items by placing them inside. While sterilizing the gadgets, it also wirelessly charge the devices, thanks to the 10W wireless charger onboard.

The sterilizer and wireless charger bring to mind Samsung’s UV sterilizing box which was launched a couple of months back. Even though it uses UV light for sterilization, there is no wireless charging feature on Samsung’s.

The company is yet to reveal the pricing and availability details of the products.

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Skullcandy Crusher Evo launched in India with bass slider and built-in Tile

Earlier this month, audio accessory maker Skullcandy launched Skullcandy Spoke truly wireless earphones in India. Now, the brand has released Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones in the country priced at ₹12,999 ($175). They can be purchased from the company’s official website and should be available from popular online as well as offline retailers in the coming days.

Skullcandy Crusher Evo Featured

Right off the bat, the only missing feature in Skullcandy Crusher Evo is ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) as it is all about the bass. The wireless headphones weigh 312g and their technical specs are listed below.

  • Driver Diameter: 40mm
  • Impedance: 32 Ohms ±15%
  • THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): < 1% @ 1K
  • Sound Pressure Level: 95~100dB
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz

The main highlight of this product is its ‘Crusher Bass’ slider, which allows users to immersively control the bass output. The brand claims that the new Crusher Evo features overall audio quality improvements over the original Crusher with an even ‘broader range of deeper, richer bass’.

 

Skullcandy Crusher Evo Folded

Apart from the bass slider, the headphone also features buttons for volume control and media playback. They also support Google Assistant and Apple Siri.

That’s not all, the American brand has partnered with Audiodo, a Swedish company to personalize sound in the Skullcandy app, as per users’ ears. Additionally, these headphones also come with a built-in Tile so that users can easily find them if they misplace them.

The Cusher Evo can be connected wireless via Bluetooth 5.0 or wired using the bundled aux cable. According to the company, they can last for 40 hours on a single charge and a 10-minute charge via USB Type-C (cable included) can offer 4 hours of listening time.

Like most headphones, it can be folded can be carried in a protective travel bag that comes with the purchase. Last but not least, they come with a 2-year warranty and are available in two colors – True Black and Chill Grey. However, only the former is currently on sale.

 

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Moto G 5G could become the new cheapest 5G smartphone in India

Although 5G smartphones are a thing in countries like India, they are still equal/more than the breaking point of 25,000($337.22). However, that could change any moment now as Motorola is likely to launch a mid-range 5G smartphone jumping budget kings like Xiaomi and realme in the country.

Moto G 5G

As usual, the latest tip comes from Mukul Sharma. He said that Motorola will launch a new phone very soon in India. A while later, he tweeted “G GGGGG” indicating that the device could be Moto G 5G from European markets. Additionally, YouTuber Amrelia Ruhez also tweeted that a mid-range smartphone is coming soon and it isn’t from the house of Xiaomi and Realme.

All these suggest that Motorola out of nowhere might jump others. And launch a mid-range 5G smartphone at an affordable price. The reason we think this could happen is because, currently, OnePlus Nord is a mid-range 5G device priced at ₹24,999($337.21). Also, it is the only 5G smartphone that is in that 20-25K range in India.

Of course, we have loads of 5G devices from Xiaomi, realme, Vivo, Oppo, Samsung, Apple but those don’t make the cut into the mid-range segment. Another reason that Moto G 5G could be affordable in India is the price-performance ratio and competition.

We think that Motorola wouldn’t launch it close to European pricing(€299.9/₹26,399) as it can’t stand a chance against OnePlus. This is because Nord at 25K has better specs like AMOLED 90Hz display, Snapdragon 765G, 32MP selfie camera, 30W Warp charging. That said, it’s now left to Moto to either become the frontrunner of affordable 5G devices or launch just another 5G phone at a higher price.

Anyway, Motorola Moto G 5G that launched earlier in Europe features a 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD punch-hole display, Snapdragon 750G 5G SoC, 48MP sensor-equipped triple-camera, 16MP front camera, 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging. In Europe, it launched with Android 10 OS out of the box.

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Amazon Echo Frames(2nd-Gen) Smart Glasses is available for pre-orders priced at $250

Amazon has launched the next-generation of Echo Frames Smart Glasses today. The second-gen Smart Glasses add improvements to sound, battery, and more. Fortunately, this can be purchased by anyone now.

Credit: Amazon

Amazon Echo Frames (2nd gen) Smart Glasses – Price, Availability, Offers

Amazon announced the transition of Echo Frames Smart Glasses from Day 1 Edition to a mature product on its official newsletter(via The Verge). Accordingly, you can pre-order the Smart Glasses on Amazon for $249.99. Besides, people who have purchased the previous version can upgrade to this for $70.

If we recall, the first Echo Frames Smart Glass launched at $179.99. Shipping starts December 10 and the Smart glasses are eligible for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Supported providers are VSP Vision Care, EyeMed, and Cigna. Amazon is also partnering with LensCrafters which is an international retailer of prescription eyewear.

Amazon Echo Frames (2nd gen)- Design

Talking about the design, the new Echo Frames(2nd gen) Smart Glasses is similar to the predecessor. You get a rectangular-shaped frame design on the front. The shell of the frame is thick and extends to the nose grip position. Hence, there are no external nose clips. The side, however, is different from a typical spectacle. The temple of the Echo Frames Smart Glasses is bulkier and it houses the internals.

That said, the 2nd gen brings two new colorways as an addition. Thus the three new colors are Modern Tortoise, Horizon Blue, and Classic Black. In terms of build quality, there are just like the previous version with eyewear grade TR-90, carbon fiber, and titanium material. They come with non-corrective lenses and are compatible with prescription lenses as well.

Functions of Amazon Echo Frames(2nd gen)- What’s New?

Typically this is a Smart Glass. Accordingly, it supports Bluetooth and Smart Assistant connectivity features. Precisely, Amazon’s Smart Glasses have two great functionalities. You can pair it with an Android/iOS device and interact with Amazon Alexa like Echo Buds. Additionally, the smart glasses can also play audio over a Bluetooth connection.

As mentioned earlier, the new generation comes with audio, battery, and other feature improvements. Precisely, it can now adjust the volume automatically based on the Noise levels, at the start of playback. Additionally, it has features like the microphone‘s response to voice, VIP filters(priority apps/contacts), support for calendars, group message.

Amazon says that the new Glasses will have 40% more battery life than the 1st gen. That is, if you keep the volume at 60%. It also turns itself off when placed upside down for more than three seconds. If we recall, Amazon’s Smart Glass was rumored way back in 2017 before the company unveiled it only last year. However, unlike this iteration, the previous one was available as an invite-only product.

Xiaomi Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger launched in India for ₹999 ($13)

Xiaomi has launched a new fast charger in India called Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger. It is priced at ₹999 ($13) and comes in a single white color option, unlike the nubia 65W GaN Charger Candy. The power adapter also ships with the same-colored 100cm (1M) USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable. Interested customers can buy it from Mi.com, the company’s official online store.

Xiaomi Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger Featured

The newly launched Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger is the successor to 2019’s Mi 27W SonicCharge Charger. The latter debuted in India alongside Redmi K20 Pro as an optional accessory. However, POCO X2, which was unveiled in  early 2020, ships with this charger

Similarly, the 33W charger is actually not new. Xiaomi bundles this charger with Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Mi 10, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Pro. On the other hand, POCO also ships it with POCO M2 Pro and POCO X3.

So you might be wondering why Xiaomi is launching this as a separate product? Because it is not only USB PD (Power Delivery) compatible but also supports Qualcomm QC (Quick Charge) 3.0 and operates at various speeds. Hence, it can be used for multiple devices and any non-Xiaomi may consider buying it because of its pricing and availability.

Xiaomi Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger

Talking about other specs, the power adapter bears the model number MDY-11-EL and features a polycarbonate body. It is certified by India’s BIS and has 380V surge protection. Last but not least, it can output current at the following rates.

  • 5V/3A – 15W
  • 9V/2A – 18W
  • 12V/1.5A – 18W
  • 9V/3A – 27W
  • 12V/2.25A – 27W
  • 20V/1.35A – 27W
  • 11V/3A – 33W

 

Xiaomi MIJIA Photo Printer 1S launched in China for 599 yuan($91)

Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA Photo Printer 1S in China. The printer is similar in design to the earlier launched MIJIA Photo Printer from 2019 but has few upgraded features. It is priced at 599 yuan($91.21) and is available on Xiaomi’s official website in the country.

Xiaomi Mijia Photo Printer 1S

Xiaomi MIJIA Photo Printer 1S is a must-have printer at difficult times like these. It can print photos in different sizes, ID Photos, and do it remotely as well. Xiaomi says it can easily connect to a mobile phone, get HD photos printed in just 1minute(1minute means it takes 1 min to print each photo).

MIJIA Photo Printer 1S- Design, Specifications

Xiaomi says(via ITHome) the MIJIA Photo Printer 1S has an innovative integrated magnetic design. It comes in a white color variant. The front has the MIJIA logo and the paper tray compartment with a maximum capacity of 20 sheets. Top has Power and hotspot buttons. On the side, a small compartment opens where you need to insert the ribbon. Xiaomi recommends using 20 sheets of paper at a time for 6-inch and 10 sheets for 3-inch size.

As for specs, it supports papers of two sizes- 6-inch, and 3-inch. Operating at 24V and 1.6A rated, the printer has Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n. Overall it weighs 1.4kg including the peripherals and measures 194×124.6×83.6mm. In the box, you get 1xPrinter 1S, 1xcarton, 1xPower adapter, 1x ribbon, 10 sheets of 6-inch and 3-inch Photo papers each, 1×3-inch paper tray.

The printer can print photos in two sizes- 3-inch, and 6-inch. The 6-inch photo has a size of 100x148mm while the 3-inch photo’s size is 86x102mm. Additionally, the printer can also print ID photos using the MIJIA App. That said, Xiaomi recommends using MIJIA App to print at least 3-inch photos as other apps might have inconsistencies. Additionally, the printer also has a ribbon to print the images and Xiaomi says one ribbon is enough for printing 20 sheets.

Features

That said, talking about the photo quality Xiaomi says the images are of HD quality and delicate to the eyes. As per the company, the images are from professional dye sublimation printing technology where each color dot has a rendering capacity of 256 levels. The printer does this by having a resolution of up to 300 dpi, 16.7 million colors, wider color gamut with 1280 print heating heads.

Another highlight of the printer is that it automatically applies a transparent protective film while printing. This makes the images waterproof, resistant to dust, fingerprint smudges etc. Hence, photos can last longer without any yellowish tint over the years.

Smart App connectivity

The smart printer also supports connectivity with Mobile phones, tablets, and Computer. You can use WeChat or MIJIA App(v5.5.0) to directly print photos. It also supports remote printing wherein you can be anywhere while selecting photos over the app and the printer at home will print it for you.  The printer also has a hotspot and when turned on, the mobile phone can easily connect to it and print photos even without the App.

As mentioned users can use the MIJIA App to print ID photos. It has preset templates of commonly used ID photos like Japan, the U.S, and E.U Visas. The MIJIA App also has editing features like eight filters, rotation, cropping. 

The E-Printer also has affordability options like the 6-inch photo paper is compatible with Xiaomi MIJIA Photo Printer and Photo Printer 1S. However, 3-inch adhesive photo paper is only compatible with this 1S printer and not any others like Mi Pocket Photo Printer and MIJIA Photo Printer.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro ties with ASUS ZenFone 6 in DXOMARK Selfie

The iPhone 12 Pro is one of the four new premium smartphones launched by Apple this year. This model was recently reviewed by DXOMARK for display and camera. Now, the company has published a review for the selfie category, in which the handset comes seventh in the chart and ties with ASUS Zenfone 6 by scoring 98 points.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro DXOMARK Selfie

The iPhone 12 Pro comes with a single 12 MP 1/3.6-inch sensor with an f/2.2-aperture lens on the front. This camera is accompanied by an SL 3D sensor for depth estimation. 

The phone is capable of recording 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) Dolby Vision HDR videos at 24/30/60 fps and FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) videos at up to 120 fps. The camera hardware does not have OIS and hence, the device uses gyro-EIS.

The device scored 101 points and 93 points for photo and video categories respectively in DXOMARK Selfie. Therefore, its overall score averaged at 98 points.

According to the review, the iPhone 12 Pro’s selfie camera outputs pictures with generally accurate exposure on faces with pleasant skin tone rendering. The images produced are highly detailed in bright to normal indoor lightings and even noise on in-focus subjects are well-controlled in bright light.

It even offers accurate depth estimation in bokeh mode, thanks to the additional sensor. However, noise is visible in the background. There are also occasional white balance casts and clipping in high dynamic range senses. Further, exposure drops down when using the flash mode and since the camera comes with fixed focus, distant subjects are blurry.

As for videos, the phone can record detailed clips with a wide dynamic range and accurate white balance. Although there are few artifacts, residual motion effects kick in while walking and visible noise at lower light levels.

In simpler words, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro’s front camera performs very well with some shortcomings like any other flagship smartphone available in the market.

 

Redmi Airdots 2, QCY T8, & Lenovo TWS Earbuds discounted at Gearbest

Wireless connectivity and noise cancellation are some of the features that people look for when choosing headphones. Taking this into consideration, Gearbest has come up with various deals in this category. With discounts going up to 37% on premium earphone brands, this might be the right time to bank on the opportunity and get an upgrade.

Below mentioned are the best-compiled deals offered by Gearbest in the earphones category.

 

Xiaomi Airdots 2 TWS Earbuds

Xiaomi Airdots 2 feature a 7.2mm sounding unit and DSP digital noise reduction technology for a crisp and immersive music listening experience. Interconnection enables seamless switching between the single ear and binaural modes. Additionally, these earphones also support Bluetooth 5.0 with a 10m communication distance for a strong and stable connection. This pair has a 300mAh battery and ergonomic design. Xiaomi Airdots 2 Earphones is discounted at the current flash sale and is being sold at just $19.99. One can enjoy this deal after entering the coupon code- AIRDOTS2TWS.

Coupon:AIRDOTS2TWS

 

QCY T8 TWS Earbuds

QCY T8 boasts a polymer diaphragm to reproduce tight bass, soft mids and transparent highs along with active noise cancellation. It has an omnidirectional microphone with 114 dB sensitivity. 380mAh battery offers up to 15+ hours of use. These TWS earphones are compatible with Android and iOS software and support BT 5.1. QCY T8 TWS Earbuds are currently up for a flash sale with 37% off, where one can buy it at just $19.59.

 

Lenovo LP1 TWS Earbuds

Lenovo LP1 transmits high-quality music with low distortion and flexible super bass to offer an enhanced music-listening experience. Equipped with high-sensitivity touch sensors, this pair offers convenient use with just a light tap. Features like smart in-ear sensor HD mic, pressure sensor control, voice assistant, noise cancellation, waterproof design, and more make it ultra-versatile. Lenovo LP1 TWS Earbuds are up with a 37% discounted price on the flash sale, bringing its price down to just $18.90.

 

 

The noise-canceling headphones are sought after because of their ability to block environmental sounds for better listening and have peace in a noisy environment. With the current deals and discounts, one can experience this luxury at a discounted rate. Interested readers can visit the official Gearbest website to know more about these deals.

MIUI 12 update is now live for Redmi Note 7/7S in India

The Redmi Note lineup has always been Xiaomi’s best-selling smartphone models after the Redmi A series. Despite that, these devices are usually late to get new system updates. For instance, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7S have begun to receive MIUI 12 update in India only now.

Redmi Note 7 Neptune Blue Featured

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 series at the end of February 2019 in India. The handsets debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android Pie. All the three phones in the series were later updated to MIUI 11 later that year.

However, the company started seeding out Android 10 update to these devices only in late June, followed by a wider rollout in August. In the same month, the Redmi Note 7 Pro started receiving MIUI 12 update in China, which was further extended to more regions in September.

Then, in late October, the MIUI 12 update was made available for Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S. A month later in November, these two handsets have now begun to get the same update in India.

Since these two smartphones are basically the same phone with different primary cameras (12MP vs 48MP), they run the same software build. Hence, the MIUI 12 update is common for them with build number V12.0.1.0.QFGINXM

Currently, the update is in Stable Beta form, which means it is only available for limited users. If these early adopters don’t face any major issues, the update will be rolled out to more users in the coming days.

 

Mysterious iQOO V2054A spotted at TENAA with key specs, V2036A gets 3C certified

iQOO seems to be planning to launch a new smartphone in China. The reason behind it is that a mysterious handset with model number V2054A has received approval from the TENAA authority of China. At the same time, a Vivo phone with V2036A bagged certification from the 3C authority of the country.

The TENAA listing of the V2054A phone that was first spotted by tipster Abhishek Yadav reveals that it carries support for 5G connectivity. The handset measures 164.15 x 75.35 x 8.4mm and it houses a 6.58-inch display. The handset has a rated battery of 4,910mAh capacity, which indicates a typical size could be 5,000mAh.

iQOO V2054A TENAA key spcs

The iQOO V0254A smartphone’s TENAA listing is expected to be soon updated with its entire specs and images. Also, it is yet to receive certification from the 3C regulatory body of China. Hence, it is too early to speculate on its specifications and features.

Earlier this week, leakster Mukul Sharma shared a screengrab of an upcoming Vivo phone for China. The model number of the device was found to be V2036A. It is yet to get listed at TENAA, but its 3C appearance has revealed that it is a 4G phone. It appears to be an entry-level phone since the listing revealed support for 10W charging for it.

Vivo V2036A 3C listing

In related news, Vivo recently unleashed its all-new OriginOS UI as a successor to FunTouch OS. Starting from next year, the OriginOS upgrade will be available for various Vivo and iQOO branded handsets in China. There is no word yet on its global rollout. It is likely that the global release of OriginOS may begin a month or two after it arrives in the home market.

 

Sony PS5 selling for twice its price in Hong Kong due to high demand

After Sony launched its next-generation gaming console Sony PlayStation 5 in select regions like the United States and Japan on 12th November, the company finally made it available in more regions on 19th November.

Hong Kong was one of the countries where the Sony PS5 was launched yesterday. While the devices are launched in several countries, the company is struggling to meet the demand, and that has caused price inflation.

Sony PlayStation 5

As per the reports, in Hong Kong, the PlayStation 5 is being sold for as much as HK$7,980, which is approximately $1,029 by resellers. This is twice the cost of the console, which is priced at $499 for the standard model.

With the on-going holiday season, it seems that the situation related to PS5 won’t get better anytime soon, not until Christmas. However, the shortage of newly launched gaming consoles isn’t new but COVID-19 has worsened the situation as the pandemic has significantly impacted the supply chain.

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Sony PlayStation 5 comes powered by a custom octa-core AMD Zen 2 CPU and a custom AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based GPU which is promised to provide 10.28 teraflops of raw graphical power. Both of these gaming consoles have 16GB of GDDR6 RAM.

It comes packed with 825GB of SSD storage that has 5.5GB/s throughput. Users will be able to expand the storage using Sony-certified M.2 SSD, but the company has confirmed that it will be available sometime in the future but not at the time of launch.

The difference between the Standard Model and the Digital Edition is that the digital model lacks Disc Drive that supports 4K UHD Blu-ray. The Sony PS5 supports up to 8K output and promises 4K graphics at up to a 120Hz refresh rate.

 

Intel unveils NUC M15 Laptop Kit powered by its 11th generation processors

Intel has the Next Unit of Computing, known as NUC branding under which the company launches computing devices. So far, the company used to launch small form factor desktop device designs but now it is expanding its portfolio.

The company has unveiled its new NUC M15 laptop kit, which is basically a pre-built laptop that comes powered by the company’s own 10nm Quad-Core Tiger Lake processors.

Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit

The NUC M15 Laptop Kit from Intel, which was codenamed Bishop County, is a whitebox laptop that can be easily configured by manufacturers to be sold to consumers. One advantage for companies to adopt this method of making devices is that they don’t need to spend much on research and development.

It comes with a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display and the company is offering a choice of opting for a touch or non-touch panel. The device is powered by Intel’s 11th generation Core i5-1135G7 or Core i7-1165G7 quad-core processor.

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The laptop doesn’t feature a discrete graphics card but instead, it features Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. As for the memory, there’s an option to get 8GB or 16GB RAM, which is soldered so there’s no way to upgrade it after purchasing the device.

As for the storage, there’s room for one m.2 NVMe SSD but the capacity will be determined by the final seller. The product measures around 0.6-inch in thickness and weighs about 1.7 kilograms. The company says that the device comes packed with a 73Whr battery which can provide 16 hours of video playback.

Do note that the device isn’t coming to the end-user directly from Intel. The company’s laptop partners can get the NUC M15 Laptop Kit and then re-brand the devices apart from configuring them as per their choice, and then resell in the market.

 

LG Stylo 7 CAD renders appear to showcase design of the stylus totting phone

In May, LG unveiled the LG Stylo 6 mid-range phone in the U.S. Fresh information reveals that the South Korean company is now working on the LG Stylo 7 as its successor phone. 91mobiles has shared CAD renders of the Stylo 7 to reveal its design from all angles.

LG Stylo 7 CAD renders

The LG Stylo 7 renders show that it is fitted with a display that has a selfie camera cutout at the top-center. The leak claims that the device is fitted with a massive display of 6.8 inches. The chin of the Stylo 7 appears to be a bit thick. As far as measurements are concerned, the handset has 170.6 x 77 x 8.6mm dimensions.

There are two protruding portions on the backside of the LG Stylo 7. The first one is for the quad-camera setup and the second one is for the stylus. It is unclear whether the smartphone has a plastic or glass rear. The bottom edge of the device has a stylus compartment, a loudspeaker grille, a USB-C port, a microphone, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

LG Stylo 7 CAD Renders
LG Stylo 7 CAD Renders by 91mobiles

A fingerprint scanner is integrated with the power button available on the right edge of the Stylo 7. Its left spine is populated with a SIM tray slot, a volume rocker, and a dedicated button for accessing the voice assistant. The other specs of the Stylo 7 are under wraps.

LG Stylo 6 specifications

Priced $220 at launch, the LG Stylo 6 came with specs like 6.8-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch, an Helio P35 chipset, 3 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple rear cameras, a 13-megapixel selfie snapper, and a 4,000mAh battery.

 

Lumia smartphone with Windows 10 ARM spotted running Adobe Photoshop

ARM-based processors have been getting a lot of attention lately and companies are now coming up with ARM-supporting variants of their operating system as well as apps. With Apple transitioning from Intel to its own Apple Silicon, we expect to see a lot of developments for ARM-based Windows 10 in the near future.

However, there are already a few devices available in the market which runs Windows 10 on ARM. And take advantage of that, Adobe recently released a beta version of its Photoshop for Windows on ARM devices.

Photoshop Running on Lumia Smartphone

Now, a user who goes by “imbushuo” on Twitter has managed to run the Photoshop app on Microsoft’s Lumia smartphone. However, it’s noteworthy that the device is running a modified version of the Windows 10 on ARM operating system.

Although Microsoft has given up on its Lumia smartphones, users are still tinkering with the older models. Earlier this year, a group of developers managed to port the full Windows 10 operating system on Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones.

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Developers have also managed to add Continuum support as well as a custom phone dialer app on a Lumia smartphone running Windows operating system. They even reached the ability to detect the SIM card on the device.

We don’t expect the Photoshop app to run properly on a modified smartphone which is about five years old, but it’s interesting to see developers making such progress, boosting the development of Windows on ARM project.

 

Honor HJC-AN00 / TN00 images appear at TENAA, Could be first Honor phone after separating from Huawei

Last week, an Honor phone with model number HJC-AN00 / HJC-TN00 was approved by the TENAA authority. The certification listed the entire specs of the phone, but the images were not revealed. The TENAA listing revealed that it will be a rebranded version of the Huawei Nova 8 SE that went official earlier this month in China. The TENAA listing of the HJC-AN00 / TN00 Honor phone is now updated with its images. The rear image reveals that its rear camera setup is not identical to the Nova 8 SE.

Honor HJC-AN00, HJC-TN00 TENAA-

The Honor HJC-AN00 / TN00 has a 6.53-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is likely to support a high refresh rate. The front image of the phone reveals that it has a waterdrop notch on the display. The notch houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera. A fingerprint scanner is embedded under the display of the phone.

The Huawei Nova 8 SE has a squarish camera system on the rear. An LED flash can be seen at the center of the quad-camera setup.  The Honor HJC-AN00 / TN00 has a larger rectangle-shaped camera module. The LED flash unit can be seen below the quad-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel main shooter, an 8-megapixel lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel auxiliary cameras.

Huawei Nova 8 SE featured

The Nova 8 SE was introduced in Dimensity 720 and Dimensity 800U CPU variants. The Honor HJC-AN00 / TN00 is said to be powered by the Dimensity 800U SoC. The handset has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage. It lacks a microSD card slot. The phone comes loaded with Android 10 OS.

The Honor HJC-AN00 / TN00 has a 3,800mAh battery with 66W rapid charging support. The final product name of the device is not known yet. It will be debuting soon in China in colors like Magic Night Black, Iceland Fantasy, Titanium Silver, and Emerald Blue.

 

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