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POCO M3 launched with a Refreshing Design & 6000mAh battery, Starts at just $129

By
Joel Joseph
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After just focusing on one smartphone for nearly two years, POCO has been busy adding multiple smartphones to its existing and new lineups in 2020. The company’s latest smartphone is the POCO M3, succeeding the relatively recent Poco M2 with a redesigned rear design and a Snapdragon chipset instead of MediaTek.

Poco M3 full review: All you need to know.

POCO M3 Design

The biggest change in the POCO M3 as compared to its predecessor is the rear design. The brand completely revamped the back design on the new model, making it more recognizable and youth-centric. In fact, this kind of design is unseen in such cheap models, making the POCO M3 a refreshing option among its cheaper looking rivals. The rectangular camera housing is placed on the top left corner like other budget models, however, the camera unit is further placed inside a larger, all black housing with the POCO logo on its right. This back design cleverly hides its budget identity, which is only revealed when you come to the front.

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The POCO M3 features the same 6.53-inch IPS LCD waterdrop / dot-drop display as its predecessor with FHD+ resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The phone also comes certified with TUV Rheinland’s Low Blue Light Certification.

The fingerprint sensor is on the side. You also get an IR transmitter, dual speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the device.

The POCO M3 comes in three color options: Poco Yellow, Cool Blue, and Power Black.

 

POCO M3 Camera & Hardware

The Poco M3 gets a Snapdragon 662 processor underneath clocked at 2.0GHz with 4GB RAM and 64GB (UFS 2.1) / 128GB (UFS 2.2) storage options. Note that the predecessor, the POCO M2 featured a MediaTek chip, specifically, the Helio G80.

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One of the biggest highlights of the hardware is the super large battery inside. The POCO M3 features a massive 6000mAh battery inside that should keep you going for more than a day. This is a significant upgrade from the 5000mAh battery found on the POCO M2. And what’s surprising is that the company has managed to keep the weight the same as the M2. So the POCO M3 weighs 198 grams, which is exactly the same as the M2. But the thickness gets slightly increased to 9.6mm. Note that the phone still supports only 18W charging, so it should be painfully slow to fully charger this device.

POCO has made a surprising tweak to its new model in the camera department. The brand decided to take off the ultra-wide angle sensor from the POCO M3, leaving you with a triple camera setup instead of a quad-camera setup found on its predecessor.

But to compensate for the loss of an important camera sensor, POCO M3 comes with a large 48MP f/1.79 primary camera. There are two other sensors, a 2MP Macro camera and another 2MP depth sensor. On the front, you get an 8MP f/2.0 selfie shooter.

As for software, the POCO M3 is running MIUI 12 for POCO, based on Android 10.

 

POCO M3 Pricing, Variants, & Availability

The POCO M3 pricing is as follows.

  • 4GB RAM + 64GB (UFS 2.1) – $129
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB (UFS 2.2) – $149

Note that these prices include the $20 special discount for Black Friday sale.

The phone will go on sale from November 27 via Aliexpress Amazon, Mi.com and other retailers.

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Latest MIUI 12 code hints QHD+ display resolution on the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

By
Balaji S
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Xiaomi is expected to be the first Chinese company to launch the Mi 11, 11 Pro(Tentative) flagships with Snapdragon 875. In fact, it’s one of the companies rumored to bring the flagship SoC to the masses very quickly. As usual, the device has been on the radar of leaks frequently. Adding to the tally, the latest find by XDA member shows that the device could have a QHD+ display.

As per the XDA report, kacskrz, an XDA member and tipster, has spotted new strings on the latest MIUI 12 build. Accordingly, the said build based on Android 11 shows that the UI extends support to FHD+ and QHD+ resolution display. In fact, the resolution appears as 2400×1080 for the former, and 3200×1400 pixels for the latter.

Now, if we recall, a week ago, tipster Digital Chat Station hinted that a high version of the flagship(Possibly the Mi 11 Pro) will support 120Hz refresh rate QHD+ resolution. Coming back, the string with QHD+ resolution also has a message that the setting “consumes more power”. This is a no-brainer as displays with higher resolutions tend to draw more energy and hence companies post a warning.

Mi 11 Pro QHD+

That said, do note that none of the strings have any indication that Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro has the QHD+ display. The string appears on one of the latest MIUI 12 build. Generally, Xiaomi adds new codes to its MIUI when it plans to introduce something in the future. Hence, this resolution could be on the upcoming Xiaomi flagship. Plus, as per early reports, it could also have other display features like SDR-to-HDR unmapping, AI enhancements, MEMC, and more.

Moving on, the string also has options for battery saving modes which suggests that Xiaomi might switch the resolutions(QHD+ to FHD+) automatically to extend battery life. This is similar to what companies do today for the high-refresh-rate screens to save battery. Anyway, let’s wait and see how things pan out.

Xiaomi Mi 11, 11 Pro Specifications(Expected)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro from what we know, is expected to feature a QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, curved punch-hole screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 SoC. While the ‘Pro’ variant is tipped to support 50MP rear camera output, an MIUI 12 code suggests that the Mi 11, with codename “venus” likely has a 108MP sensor-equipped triple-camera.

Having said that, features like CPU, storage, might be shared by the two. Also, both could have the 100W fast charging that Xiaomi revealed this year.

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Lenovo XT2081-4 aka Moto E7 Plus could be one of the three Lemon-branded phones

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Earlier this month, Lenovo confirmed to revive its Lemon-branded budget smartphones for China. Followed by that, late last week, the company teased the arrival of three new handsets. Now, a device with model number Lenovo XT2081-4 has popped up on TENAA.

Lenovo XT2081-4 TENAA Lemon Rebranded Moto E7 Plus
Lenovo XT2081-4 TENAA

The unreleased Lenovo smartphone was first spotted by Simranpal Singh, one of our staff writers. Going by its model number (XT2081-4) and pictures, we can confirm it to be a rebranded Moto E7 Plus, which also has similar model numbers – XT2081-1 and XT2081-2.

That means the phone will flaunt a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Further, the front-facing 8MP camera will be nested in a dewdrop notch a the top center.

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Whereas, on the back, the device will house a 48MP + 2MP dual-camera setup, a capacitive fingerprint sensor, and a vertically aligned Lenovo branding on the bottom left side. As for internals, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage with support for microSD card. However, there could be other memory configurations as well. 

Other specs of this phone will include single-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging, MicroUSB port, and Android 10 operating system.

Moto E7 Plus
Motorola Moto E7 Plus

Talking about the launch, we think it could be one of the three Lemon-branded smartphones that Lenovo teased last week with the text ‘6 Coming’. The other two being the Lenovo K12 Note and the upcoming Lenovo K12 Pro, this one may also launch as a Lenovo K series phone.

Anyway, all three are nothing but a rebadged Motorola Moto G and Moto E series handsets.

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D-Link looking at plans to start production in India

By
Sean
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D-Link is apparently considering outsourcing production of its network products to India. The company is looking into plans to start production in the region for products that are sold within the country.

The move arrives to also take advantage of the nation’s PLO (Production-Linked Incentives) scheme that will benefit the company and the local OEMs as well. Notably, this arrives amid the rising tensions between India and China. Although, D-Link president Mark Chen believes that localized production is a primary alternative for companies that are planning on dispersing their global supply chains, as per a DigiTimes report.

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At the moment, D-Link already has a subsidiary in India and will shift production to that unit. Most of the company’s production is still takes place within China, out of which, 10 percent of its total sales is accounted by the shipments to North Amerca. The senior official further added that the company is also intending on boosting its sales in that region, especially in the US.

D-Link

Thus, it is now looking for an alternative region to start production outside of China, to avoid issues amid the ongoing trade tensions amid the US and China. D-Link also recently reported on its net profits reaching 10.62 million US Dollars, with its earnings per share also reaching the highest in its past 27 quarters. Unfortunately, finer details regarding these plans or possible production sites are currently unknown, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Xiaomi sends out Redmi Note 9 Series’ invites to media with a ‘sword’

By
Balaji S
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It’s a no-brainer that Redmi Note 9 Series will break cover on November 26 in China. Ahead of this, the company has been teasing the device frequently. Today, the VP of Xiaomi, Lu Weibing has shared a post on Weibo that shows invitations sent out to media. And the letter is accompanied by an actual “sword”.

The official post(via Sina Technology) on Weibo shared by Lu Weibing shows a series of images with an invitation letter and a big box. The invitation letter has the Redmi Note 9 logo, and the “Three Musketeers” slogan confirming the three models. Further, it reads, “There are thousands of schools in the arena, and there are thousands of moves. But the great heroes do not ask for unique secrets. They should carefully practice one move and one move to benefit the people”(Google translated).

As for the sword, bloggers who received it have shared a slogan on Weibo. It says “the brave will win if you meet on a narrow road”(Google Translated). That said, reports say that the sword is basically an eight-sided Han Sword. Apparently, it is and is long, narrow, and thicker than the four-sided ones. This suggests that the sword might be a collectors’ edition resembling the ones from the Han Dynasty of China. You can take at the sword and invites below:

In case you don’t know, Redmi Note 9 series will likely darn the name Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Note 9 Pro 5G. A recent listing on Jingdong(JD.com) suggests that Xiaomi might call the 5G models as Redmi Note9 5G and Redmi Note9 Pro 5G.

Redmi Note 9 Series Specifications(Expected)

The top of the line Redmi Note9 Pro 5G will likely be a tweaked version of the  Xiaomi Mi 10T-Lite. Additionally, we know that the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 750G chipset, a 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging. Further, the device is likely to have a 108MP rear camera, stereo speakers, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, IR blaster, and Z-axis linear motor.

Talking about the sibling, Redmi Note 9 5G’s TENAA renders showed that the device will have a similar rear panel as Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G but a top-left punch display. It is likely to feature a 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display,  MediaTek Dimensity 800U, 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB/256GB internal storage, 48MP triple camera setup, 13MP punch-hole selfie camera, MIUI 12 based on Android 10, NFC, 5,000mAh battery, and 22.5W fast charging.

As for the 4G variant of the Redmi Note 9, from the TENAA listing, looks a lot similar to the upcoming POCO M3. It will likely feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 662 SoC, 48MP camera, 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Nevertheless, the Redmi Note 9 series will go on sale on the launch day, and will likely start from 1000 yuan($152).

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LG launches new 4K projector to bring cinema experience home

By
Sean
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LG Electronics have just launched a new cinema projector earlier this week. The South new projector from the South Korean tech giant arrives to bring the cinema experience home amid a global pandemic, which has caused people to stay indoors.

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The latest model is within the LG CineBeam Laser 4K series and is called the HU810PW. It is equipped with a triple image adjustment feature that offers users multiple installation options, as per official notes. The price of the new device is 3.79 million won (or roughly 3,400 US Dollars). Through its lens, the projector can create a rectangular screen regardless of its position in the room, be it at a corner or at an oblique angle.

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The horizontal and vertical lens can shift and the screen can also be enlarged to a maximum zoom ratio of 1.6 times, which allows for easier alignment of the image being displayed. As the name suggests, the projector supports 4K resolution to up to 300 inches with a maximum brightness of 2,700 ANSI lumens. The gadget also sports an Iris mode that can detect the amount of light in the room and adjust the brightness accordingly to deliver optimal contrast with each frame.

LG

The LG CineBeam Laser 4K HU810PW runs on the LG webOS platform and is also compatible with popular streaming services. This includes Netflix, YouTube and other online portals as long as an internet connection is available to the user. So for those missing the cinema theaters, this device might offer you such an experience without leaving the comfort of your homes.

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The upcoming Lenovo K12 Pro is a rebranded Moto G9 Power

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Lately, Lenovo, the parent company of Motorola has been rebranding its subsidiary’s smartphones as its own for certain markets. The latest such model is the upcoming Lenovo K12 Pro, which has been now spotted on FCC and TENAA confirming it to be a rebadged Moto G9 Power, which went official earlier this month.

XT2091-7 Lenovo K12 Pro TENAA
Lenovo XT2091-7 (TENAA)

91Mobiles found the Lenovo K12 Pro on FCC and TENAA with model numbers XT2091-8 and XT2091-7 respectively. The publication’s findings also confirm this handset to be a rebranded Moto G9 Power whose model number is XT2091-3.

That means this device should be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There could be other storage configurations as well but we cannot tell for sure as the TENAA listing only has images as of now.

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The phone will sport a 6.8-inch IPS LCD panel on the front with a resolution of 1640 x 720 pixels (HD+). This screen will feature a punch-hole cutout housing a 16MP selfie camera at the top left corner.

Further, the handset will house a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, 2MP macro snapper, and 2MP depth sensor along with an LED flash in a matrix design. The rear panel of the device will also include a circular capacitive fingerprint sensor and a vertical Lenovo branding in the bottom left corner.

Motorola Moto G9 Power Green
Motorola Moto G9 Power

The main highlight of this phone will be its 6,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging via USB Type-C. Other specs of this smartphone will include dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD card support, and Android 10 operating system.

Recently, Lenovo confirmed that it will be reviving the Lemon-branded budget smartphones. Followed by that, the company teased the arrival of new phones late last week. Hence, we think that this device could be one of those Lemon handsets (XT2091-7 via TENAA).

Whereas, the same device with Lenovo K12 Pro branding (XT2091-8 via FCC) could launch in the Middle East just like the Lenovo K12 Note, which is a rebranded Moto G9 Play / Moto G9 (India).

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Samsung reaches an all time high share in global TV market

By
Sean
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Samsung Electronics has witnessed an all time high share in the global TV market. The South Korean tech giant leads in terms of revenue during the third quarter of this year, as per a new report.

According to TheKoreaHerald, a market report from the known research based organization, Omdia, has revealed that the company held a sizeable 33.1 percent market share on terms of revenue in the total market. This is a a record high firgure from Samsung. As per the report, the company noted a revenue from TV sales in the third quarter of 2020, reaching 9.3 billion US Dollars, marking an impressive growth of 22 percent year on year.

Samsung 75-Inch TV

Furthermore, Samsung sold 14.85 million TV units during the month of July to September, which is also up by 39 percent. In terms of number of units sold, the company now accounts for 23.6 percent of total across the globe. The global TV market had brought in a total 28.1 billion US Dollars in the third quarter, which is up by 11.8 percent year on year.

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Similarly, Global TV sales have also grown by 14.7 percent year on year, reaching 62.87 million units in sales. Sources from within the industry have stated that healthy sales of QLED and other large TVs have contributed to the company’s increased market share, despite the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic. In just a year, Samsung doubled its QLED TV sales from 1.16 million to 2.33 million units.

Samsung M-series

Another South Korean brand, LG Electronics arrived second in the category during the same period. It saw a 16.6 percent market share in the third quarter, which was followed by Sony with 10.1 percent. Samsung and LG’s combined sales alone account for 49.7 percent of the total global market.

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UK may adopt stricter rules to ban installation of Huawei 5G equipment by 2021

By
Sean
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Huawei faces further troubles in the UK, which is now considering a ban on the installation of its 5G equipment in the region as early as next year, as per sources close to the matter.

A new report has revealed that the UK might take quicker actions and tighten regulations around the Chinese tech giant to appease lawmakers. According to a Bloomberg report, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party are demanding stricter rules on companies that are using 5G equipment from Huawei as part of the price for backing telecommunications security legislation, which are due in parliament next week.

Huawei

Prior to this, it had been initially planned to allow firms to use Huawei equipment till 2027, a ban is enforced. At the moment, telecom operators had been stocking up on parts made by the Chinese company and sourcing alternatives as well. But the earlier ban might increase the cost at companies like BT Group and Vodafone that might now have accelerate the process of overhauling components from their networking infrastructure.

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If the new proposal goes through, a ban would take effect as soon as September 2021. Notably, the UK has previously set a limit on network carriers on the purchase of Huawei equipment, which is set to take effect after December. Initially, Huawei had been granted a limited role in the 5G building within the country, but opposition led to the decision being reversed.

Huawei

The US has also been pressuring the UK to take stricter actions against the telecom equipment provider on grounds of national security risk and espionage by the Chinese government. With Huawei out of the 5G race in the UK, operators would have to turn towards its rivals Nokia and Ericsson. We will have to wait to see what decision the parliament makes on the matter, so stay tuned for more updates.

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OPPO Reno5 5G series spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 765G & Dimensity 1000+

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OPPO is soon expected to launch the Reno5 series of smartphones in China. According to previous reports, there could be three models featuring different chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek. Now, two of them have been spotted on Geeekbench.

OPPO PEGM00, PEGT00
OPPO PEGM00 / OPPO PEGT00 (Snapdragon 765G-powered OPPO Reno5 5G series phone)

OPPO PEGM00 & OPPO PDST00 Geekbench

The Geekbench listings of the upcoming OPPO Reno5 series of phones were first reported by MySmartPrice. According to the listings, the device with the model number OPPO PEGM00 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. Whereas, the second handset with model number OPPO PDST00 features MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset just like OPPO PDSM00.

Despite sporting different chips, both of them have 8GB RAM and run Android 11 (ColorOS 11) operating system. Talking about scores, the former bags 616 points and 1817 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively. On the other hand, the latter scores 725 points and 3000 points respectively.

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OPPO Reno5 5G Series

The above two models are part of the OPPO Reno5 5G series. There’s also a third phone with model number OPPO PDRM00, which is said to be powered by Snapdragon 865. Anyway, though all three devices feature different chipsets, they are expected to come with 65W fast charging (OPPO SuperVOOC 2.0) support and a curved display with a single punch-hole as well as a high refresh rate.

As of now, we only know the specs of the model (OPPO PEGM00 / OPPO PEGT00) powered by Snapdragon 765G, courtesy of TENAA. This variant will sport a 6.43-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) OLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a single punch-hole for a 32MP front-facing camera.

Other specifications include a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-camera setup and a 4,300mAh battery. Last but not leas, it will measure 159.1 x 73.4 x 7.9mm in dimensions and weigh 172g.

OPPO Reno5 4G Series

Just like OPPO Reno3 4G and OPPO Reno4 4G series of smartphones, there will be OPPO Reno5 4G series as well. As of now, only one device called OPPO Reno5 4G with model number OPPO CPH2159 has been spotted on certification bureaus like NBTC, EEC, and TKDN. The specs of this handset is still a mystery.

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Call of Duty Mobile Challenge 2020 Tournament announced in India with a prize pool of over 600,000 INR ($8105)

By
Sean
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NODWIN Gaming, a known esports brand from South Asia, has just announced its first ever Call of Duty Mobile tournament. The contest is called the Call of Duty Mobile India Challenge 2020, which has a prize pool of over 6 lakhs INR (700,000 INR or roughly 8,105 US Dollars).

Call of Duty

The registration for the the tournament is currently open and the matches will be broadcasted live via online streams on NODWIN Gaming’s official YouTube and Facebook handles. For those unaware, Call of Duty Mobile is a popular battle royale title from known studio, Activision. With the esports industry growing rapidly within the Indian subcontinent and mobile gaming at its forefront, the new tournament aims to build “a robust ecosystem for the game and its community in the country.”

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According to Akshat rathee, Co Founder of NODWIN Gaming, ““Call of Duty mobile had its takers from day 1 and the number grew at a substantial pace in India. Our mobile-first esports market grew diverse with its arrival. A full-blown CODM tournament was long overdue, we heard the community and it eventually happened. We are glad to have made this move and I’m sure this will be a wonderful platform for the gamers to make a name for themselves.”

The Challenge 2020 series will include invitational tournaments and open cups. These are open for everyone to register and participate, with a total of 4 cups for a 5v5 mode and a battle royale mode. A single cup has a 72,000 INR prize pool (roughly 972 US Dollars) and a total prize pool of 648,000 INR (roughly 8,756 US Dollars). Furthermore, the winners of the cups for both the modes will move on to the grand finals, which are set to take place on 28th December 2020. To register for the tournament, you can click on the link here.

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Grab Dreame T20 high-quality Vacuum Cleaner at an affordable price of $251.99

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Simranpal Singh
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It’s raining discount this Black Friday week, and the Dreame T20 handheld Vacuum Cleaner is available at the best price of $251. It is a high-quality and powerful Vacuum cleaner that offers strong suction, an intelligent brush, a smart OLED display, and a swappable battery. The company is offering a big discount via its official store on Amazon and AliExpress.

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Dreame T20 high-quality Vacuum Cleaner provides an optimal and comprehensive solution for deep cleaning your house. Its premium aerospace device allows the motor to spin at a maximum of 125,000rpm while producing 25000Pa Vacuum suction. The HD Full-color display eases the operation.

The cordless Vacuum cleaner can withstand for 70 minutes upon a single full charge. However, the 9-stage noise reduction mechanism enhances its productivity. The user can even use it at odd hours or during the night without worrying about the neighbors.

Dreame T20 Vacuum Cleaner feature highlights

  • Strong Suction Power – The Vacuum cleaner features an upgraded motor of 125,000rpm while producing 50% more power (150AW suction power).
  • Intelligent Brish – It is smart enough to automatically adjust the suction power on the basis of floor type.
  • OLED display – It eases the overall operation as it shows all the important metrics. The user can easily switch between 4 different modes – Eco / Med / Auto / Turbo.
  • Swappable Battery – It enhances productivity as the device comes with an extra battery.

Technical Specifications

  • 450W Rate Power Consumption
  • 3000 mAh battery capacity with 4 hours charging time.
  • 150AW suction power
  • 12-cone Cyclone self-cleaning system
  • 600ML Dustbin

Offer Details

For Amazon users – Dreame T20 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner usually retails for $359, but you can grab it for $251.99 from Amazon. When you make orders, don’t forget to click the coupon on the product page to get 10% OFF. If you are an Amazon prime member, you will have an EXTRA 20% OFF, in total, you will have 30% OFF.
Valid time: 26th November to 1st December.

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For Aliexpress users

  1. Use promo code ’DreameT2031‘ when making an order, you will get $15 OFF
  2. While ordering, you will automatically get an extra $16 OFF
    Total Discount: $31 OFF Original Price：$322.99 Final Price: $291.99
    Valid time: 24th November to 30th November

Grab Deal from AliExpress

Interested users can head over to the official website for more information about the product.

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Xiaomi see impressive growth in Q3 2020, while Huawei faces a notable decline

By
Sean
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With the holiday season being right around the corner, a new report regarding the state of the global smartphone market has revealed some interesting details. Despite the initial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, Xiaomi has seen impressive growth year on year in Q3 2020, while Huawei has faced a sizeable decline during the same period.

Xiaomi Logo Co-founder Lei Jun

According to a Gartner report, the overall smartphone market saw a decline of 5.7 percent year on year from back in 2019. This brought total smartphone shipments down to 366 million units, although, it is still a recovery from the first half of this year. The primary reason for the initial slump was the COVID-19 outbreak, but its impacts can still be left in the third quarter. The report revealed that Samsung still lead the market followed by Huawei, but Apple was overtaken by Xiaomi for the third spot.

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The South Korean tech giant saw a negligible growth of 2.2 percent in this quarter over 2019 but the most notable jump in numbers was from Xiaomi, with a 34.9 percent increase in handset shipments. Xiaomi shipped over 44 million units in this quarter over 32 million from back in 2019. Another Chinese OEM, Oppo, rounded the top 5 smartphone manufacturers also a minimal decline of 2.3 percent.

Xiaomi

The decline in Huawei was rather expected considering its current situation with the US government. The company faced reinforced sanctions a couple of months prior, which caused a disrupt in its supply chain. As per Anshul Gupta, senior research director at Gartner, “For the first time this year, smartphone sales to end users in three of the top five markets i.e., India, Indonesia and Brazil increased, growing 9.3%, 8.5% and 3.3%, respectively.” He further added that “Consumers are limiting their discretionary spend even as some lockdown conditions have started to improve.”

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[Updated: Official Clarification] Huawei Mate 40 series to be the first receive to HarmonyOS beta update

By
Sean
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Update: Earlier today we had reported on the date of the coming HarmonyOS update but the company has clarified that HOS will be available on Dec 16th for developers to use, as confirmed at the HDC event. So, it won’t be rolling out to specific models in December.

 

HarmonyOS, the proprietary operating system from Huawei, is finally arriving on smartphones. Its beta version will be available from 16th December 2020 and the Mate 40 series will be the first to receive the upgrade.

Huawei

The news arrived after Mai Yumin, Vice President of Huawei’s software department, made the announcement that the beta for HarmonyOS (or HongMeng OS in China) will be arriving on smartphones on December 16, as per a MyDrivers report. The executive also added that the flagship Mate 40 series will be the first priority for the update. For those unaware, the company is also planning on gradually replacing the Android platform with HarmonyOS.

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Although, support for Android applications is also possible, but would depend on the new OS. Another official had also previously stated that more than 90 percent of Huawei handset models that are currently available on the market will be updated to HarmonyOS, but it remains to be seen if that would actually be the case in the near future.

Huawei

At the moment, the new OS from the Chinese tech giant has seen in many other products apart from smartphones. This includes certain iterations in automobiles and IoT (internet of things) products. Huawei had built the new system with seamless cross platform connectivity in mind. There is not a lot of information to go on currently, so stay tuned for more updates regarding the coming update.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Zdeer Smart Steam Footbath Z9 priced at 399 yuan (~$60)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has launched the Zdeer Smart Steam Footbath Z9 under crowdfunding on the Youpin platform. The product is yet another spectacular product from the ecosystem that is tailored towards helping families wade through the cold winter season.Zdeer Smart Steam Foot Bath Z9

The product comes with a minimalist design just like other eco-chain products and is super affordable, priced at 399 yuan (~$60). It is compact and easy to store but is equipped with a 900ml large water tank. In terms of the design, the Zdeer Smart Steam Foot Bath Z9 has a compact size with a 347x355x360mm, which is half smaller than the common footbath. Zdeer Smart Steam Foot Bath Z9

For functionality, the smart steam footbath uses micro-pressurization technology which can produce mist in 10 seconds, and it is hot steam. Thanks to the built-in constant temperature design, the internal space of the Zdeer Smart Steam Foot Bath Z9 can maintain the consistency of heat and temperature. In addition, this steam foot bath also supports button control, which provides 6 levels of temperature (39℃-49℃) and three levels of time (5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes) for selection.

It is worth mentioning that the Zdeer Smart Steam Foot Bath Z9 also supports MIJIA app control, and users can easily sit on the sofa to operate. As for the price, the crowdfunding price of the product is 399 yuan (~$60) and is available on the Youpin website.

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The new Nokia 8000 4G and 6300 4G pre-order now live in Russia

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Jed John Ikoba
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HMD Global took the wraps off the Nokia 8000 4G and Nokia 6300 4G a fortnight ago. Both devices are feature phones but the Nokia 8000 4G comes with a cool design which still doesn’t remove the fact that it is a feature phone. Nokia didn’t disclose details on the availability but a Russian blog has now revealed that the new Nokia feature phones are currently up for pre-order in Russia. Nokia 8000 4G

The Nokia 8000 4G carries a price tag of RUB 7,500 (€83.2) in Russia while the Nokia 6300 4G comes in at RUB 5,000 (€55.5).  The two models run on KaiOS which brings several functionalities that you wouldn’t find in other non-KaiOS-powered phones like WhatsApp, Google’s Maps and Assistant. They also come with 4G connection with a Wi-Fi hotspot option.

The Nokia 8000 4G packs a 2.8-inch LCD screen and is powered by a Snapdragon 210 processor paired with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of expandable storage. The phone packs a 2MP camera at the back with a camera flash that doubles as a flashlight. Under the hood, there is a removable 1500mAh battery which is touted to last up to 28 days on standby and provide more than 3 hours of 4G talk time.Nokia 6300 4G

On the other hand, the Nokia 6300 4G sports a 2.4-inch screen and is powered by a Snapdragon 210 processor along with 512MB of RAM. The phone also boasts 4GB of built-in storage. There is also support for storage expansion (up to 32GB) via a MicroSD card slot. It also packs a 1,5000mAH battery which HMD Global says can last up to 27 days in standby.

For photos, there is a VGA camera on the back with a flashlight that doubles as the camera flash. There is GPS, Bluetooth, dual nano-SIM support (select markets), FM radio, and an audio jack (via).

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro teardown reveals majority of South Korean parts

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Jeet
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Apple has been trying to reduce its dependence on China as much as possible. While the company’s contract manufacturers are expanding production in other countries, such as India, the tech giant’s list of suppliers is also changing.

In a recent teardown of the newly launched iPhone 12 Pro, it is found that components made by South Korean companies account for almost 27 percent of the phone’s value. This indicates a significant increase of 9.1 percent points compared to last year.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Teardown

It’s noteworthy that the share of South Korean-made components is more than the total combined share of parts made in the United States. The report reveals that the cost of a high-end iPhone 12 Pro is $406 and components from South Korea and the United States account for 26.8 percent and 21.9 percent by value, respectively.

This is mainly because of the company’s decision to adopt OLED screen panels for the new iPhone models, which are supplied by Samsung Display and LG Display, both from South Korea and leaders in the category.

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Components Share

Apart from the OLED panels, Samsung is also supplying memory chips to Apple for the iPhone 12 models. Another key supplier for the company is Japan-based Sony that provides three camera lenses, priced around $5.4 or $7.4 each.

Coming to the battery, it is reported that the phone’s battery capacity has been cut by 10 percent, likely to make space for additional parts as the iPhone now comes with support for 5G connectivity. The battery cells are supplied by Amperex Technology Ltd. (ATL), which is a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Japan’s TDK.

Chinese-made components accounted for less than 5 percent of the total by value. This could be because of the rising trade tensions amid the US-China trade war. Because of that, Apple is trying to move out production to other regions.

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Moto G 5G, G9 Power likely to launch soon in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this week, tipster Mukul Sharma who is better known as @stufflistings on social platforms hinted at the arrival of a new Moto G phone in India. A newer tweet by him reveals that India will be receiving two news phones namely, the Moto G 5G and Moto G9 Power, which debuted in the European markets earlier this month.

The tipster did not share any other information about the upcoming Motorola G-series phones for India. In Europe, the Moto G9 Power with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage arrived with a price tag of 199 euros (~Rs 17,450). On the other side, the Moto G 5G’s two variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage landed in Europe with respective price tags of 299 euros (~$354; ~Rs 26,200) and 349 euros (~$413; ~Rs 30,600).

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At present, the Snapdragon 765G powered OnePlus Nord 5G with a starting price of Rs 24,999 (~$338) is the cheapest 5G phone available in India. The upcoming Moto G 5G is packed with decent specs to rival the OnePlus Nord. The Moto G 5G is packed with specs like an FHD+ 6.7.-inch IPS LCD punch-hole display, Snapdragon 750G processor, 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad rear cameras, a 16-megapixel camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.

Moto G 5G
Moto G 5G

The Moto G9 Power has a 6.8-inch IPS LCD screen that supports HD+ resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 662 chipset, 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear snappers, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 6,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.

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Britain telcos could face hefty fine for using suppliers like Huawei

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Jeet
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The UK government has introduced The Telecommunications (Security) Bill which, it claims will boost the security standards of the country’s telecom networks. It is aimed at forcing companies to remove equipment from high-risk vendors.

As a part of this new law, reported by Reuters, telecom companies in Britain could be fined up to 10 percent of the company’s turnover or 100,000 pounds (approximately $133,140) per day if they contravene the ban on using equipment made by suppliers like Huawei.

Huawei Logo

Commenting on this, Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “This groundbreaking bill will give the UK one of the toughest telecoms security regimes in the world and allow us to take the action necessary to protect our networks.”

In response to this bill, Huawei Vice President Victor Zhang said that the “decision is politically motivated and not based on a fair evaluation of the risks. It does not serve anyone’s best interests as it would move Britain into the digital slow lane and put at risk the Government’s leveling up agenda.”

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The development comes just days after Huawei’s Vice President Victor Zhang had urged UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to reconsider the decision to ban Huawei from the 5G network development and said that it will worsen England’s north-south divide.

For those who are unaware, the United Kingdom banned Huawei, the world’s leading telecom equipment manufacturer, from taking part in the country’s 5G infrastructure development, bowing down to the pressure from the United States.

It has also asked all the telecom companies in the UK to get rid of Huawei’s equipment from their infrastructure by 2027. This is because there are concerns that Huawei’s equipment could be used by China for spying. However, Huawei has denied all such allegations related to its security.

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Amazon Echo Buds TWS earphones can now track workouts

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Jeet
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Last year, in the month of September, along with launching a slew of Echo products, Amazon had also unveiled its Echo Buds true wireless earphones. Now, the earphones are getting a new interesting feature — workout tracking.

Amazon has confirmed that it is rolling out the new workout tracking feature to the Echo Buds over the next few days. It’s noteworthy that the company had started testing the feature last year, a few weeks after launching the product.

Amazon Echo Buds

The company says that with the new update, the Echo Buds can monitor the duration of a workout and can also estimate the number of calories burnt. It also acts as a step counter and can measure how fast the user walks or runs.

Given that the earphones come with built-in Alexa voice assistant support, the user has the option to start, pause, or end the workout session just through voice commands. The user can also ask for workout details with voice commands.

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The Amazon Echo Buds are rated IPX4, making them waterproof and dustproof. They come with Knowles dual balanced armature drivers along with Realtek RTL8763B Bluetooth SoC, Intel S1000 Digital Signal Processor, and Analog ADAU1777 Audio Codec.

Amazon Echo Buds

There’s also Bluetooth 5.0 Hands-Free Profile (HFP) support and it uses Wi-Fi or mobile data connection for connectivity. It also has an Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming.

The Echo Buds weighs 7.6 grams while the case weighs 70 grams, as per the company. Amazon claims five hours of battery life and adds that charging them for 15 minutes can provide 2 hours of playback time. Further, the charging case adds 20 hours of playback.

The company claims that it has adopted an active noise cancellation (ANC) technology from Bose. As for the pricing, the Amazon Echo Buds are priced at $129.99.

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