ZTE just dropped a new teaser this morning (18th November 2020). The company shared that a new announcement drops tomorrow, which might just be for a new smartphone launch.
ZTE Blade A7s 2020
The smartphone maker shared the news through its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. Previously, ZTE’s Lu Qianhao had revealed that the company is planning on launching a number of new smartphones in the month of November. So far, only one new launch has arrived, so we can expect that new handset could drop tomorrow.
While it is unknown which smartphone model will be revealed tomorrow, a few educated guesses can be made. The company had released the ZTE Blade A7s 2020 earlier this month. It was a budget entry level device, so we might see another launch within the same lineup. We had recently reported on live images of the ZTE Blade A51 surfacing online. The device has also passed through FCC certification with key specs being revealed as well. So we might hear more about the handset tomorrow.
Blade A51 Live image
Unfortunately, we do not have a lot of information to go on at the moment. While the a launch conference for a smartphone is highly likely tomorrow, we still don’t know with full certainty. So take this report with a pinch of salt, and stay tuned as we will be covering the announcement that is scheduled tomorrow.
According to the latest report from DigiTimes Research, the top five leading laptop companies saw their combined shipments in the month of October 2020 reach a new monthly high for the year.
The report claims that the shipments for the leading five companies reached over 17 million units in October. This is mainly attributed to the consumer markets in the United States and Europe entering the peak season and increased demand for these devices because of the COVID-19 pandemic as more and more people are working from home.
HP Spectre x360
Thanks to the strong demand for both — consumer and education models in laptops, HP retained its leadership position in the market for the month of October. However, Dell managed to unseat Lenovo for the second position, thanks to its growth in the Chromebook shipments because of the US education market.
Lenovo‘s shipments slipped in the month of October as the company fulfilled its education-use Chromebook orders from Japan. Also, the demand for notebooks in the company’s home market China was weaker than that in the US and Europe last month.
Further, the report goes on to add that Taiwan’s top three notebooks ODMs witnessed growth in the combined shipments by 13 percent. Among them, Compal Electronics posted the highest monthly shipment growth of over 30 percent, thanks to the significant increase in orders from Dell.
Recently, Strategy Analytics published a report for the global notebook PC market and revealed that the shipments reached a total of 62.2 million units in Q3 2020 with a growth rate of 34 percent Year-on-Year.
It also reported that HP came first with 14.7 million shipments, closely followed by Lenovo with 14.6 million units who was the market leader in the previous quarter. Whereas, the third, fourth, and fifth places were occupied by Dell, Apple, and Acer with 8.5, 6.0, and 4.9 million units respectively.
People carrying cluttered bags, briefcases, and backpacks now have a reason to celebrate. The recent launch of DLab Portable Monitor promises to eliminate the need for cables, speakers, dongles and more, by putting all these functions in one sleek package. It is an enhanced, second-generation monitor from the brand- Desklab. With its ultra-versatile design, this monitor can cater to multiple needs of the consumers at the same time.
DLab features an ultra-responsive touchscreen with 4k resolution that perfect for design, music, management, chatting, and more. The LED backlight has a high contrast ratio to display crisp, vivid and color-accurate images. As compared to other monitors, this unit features almost double the brightness to offer optimal use. Its eye-safety feature protects the user’s eyes against blue light, glare and flicker. This portable monitor’s screen can be adjusted in multiple angles to offer user-convenience.DLab can connect to any device via USB-C and boost productivity in an instant, making it ideal for freelancers, travelers, professionals, designers, and more. Its advanced mirroring technology enables one to convert this unit into a second monitor or lend the desktop interface to a smartphone. This helps the users escape bumbling thumbs and autocorrect and turn their phone into an easy-to-use workspace. Furthermore, DLab boasts a decent 10ms response rate to prevent lagging and offer uninterrupted gaming and viewing. Its energy-efficient design serves as an added bonus and allows flexible usage.
DLab is perfect for swiping on Netflix, typing, editing photos, and touching up fine details with a stylus. The dual-speaker system further enhances the immersive experience. This portable monitor can also be used vertically, making it ideal for coders and editors.DLab boasts 2 HDMI and USB ports, a 3.5mm AUX port, and a MicroSD port to enable the convenient transformation of any device into a 4K workstation. Moreover, its plug-and-play design offers instant connection, preventing lags or delays to offer seamless use. This unit can also charge other devices, eliminating the struggle to find outlets when on-the-go. It is optimized for gaming and is compatible with PS4, PS5, Xbox 1, Xbox X, Switch, and more.With a plethora of features, the DLab Portable Monitor combines all of the capabilities needed for on-the-go productivity in one package. This unit by Desklab is currently up for sale with up to $320 off. All interested readers can enjoy this discount till November 22nd, so hurry and book your monitors now!
Sometime in the near future, newer models of the Apple iPhones might be able to run even faster without warming up too much through MagSafe equipped smart cooling cases. These cases would effectively let the device run at higher temperature when the case is detected.
For those unaware, the speed or performance of a smartphone is generally limited by two aspects, namely battery draw and temperature. So when a device undergoes heavy workloads, it tends to get warmer, which is a phenomenon that affects many kinds of electronics gadgets and not just smartphones. An example being desktop PCs, laptops, and even tablets like iPads.
Since smartphones or other portable gadgets need to be thin and light, thermal management becomes an even bigger issue to deal with. The heat is not just uncomfortable for the user but could even harm the internal components. While better cooling components or peripherals are available for PCs or laptops, the smartphones industry has yet to adopt a similar accessory due to the idea of maintaining portability.
But a new patent seems to be addressing the issue, at least for the Apple iPhones at the moment. According to an AppleInsiderreport, a recent patent titled “Smart case for a portable electronic device,” from the Cupertino based giant was granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office earlier this week. In the patent, the company aims to allow the processor to run faster and hotter if it detects a smart case being used.
MagSafe technology on the latest iPhone 12 series
In the patent, the company suggests a case that has embedded magnets that can generate a magnetic field, which can be detected by iPhones and iPads. After detecting the case, the device could raise its thermal operating threshold. The patent also suggests that Apple might be looking into adding other benefits into the case, which might be related to a cooling system that could further assist the handset’s thermal performance.
Last week, Sony officially started selling its latest gaming console — Sony PlayStation 5 in a few countries, including the United States and Japan. Now, the company is all set to start selling the PS5 in Europe from 19th November.
Now, ahead of the Sony PlayStation 5 going on sale in the European market on 19th November, Amazon has sent out emails to customers in the UK, Spain, and Italy and has confirmed that it will have more stock from 12PM GMT on 19th November.
It’s noteworthy that the units ordered on 19th November in Europe won’t arrive on the launch day. Instead, once the order is placed, the online retailer will send an email to the customer with an estimated delivery date.
As for its pricing in the European market, the Standard Model of PS5 is priced at £450 (€500, $500, AU$750) while the PS5 Digital Edition costs £360 (€400, $400, AU$599).
For those who are unaware, the newly launched 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.
Apple recently launched its all-new iPhone 12 models, which are now available for purchase. The high-end model launched by the company is the iPhone 12 Pro Max and it apparently has the best smartphone display so far.
DisplayMate has published its review of the iPhone 12 Pro Max display and has ranked it with the highest-ever Display Performance Grade of A+. It has also bestowed it with the “Best Smartphone Display” award.
Apart from that, what’s impressive is that the smartphone managed to hit a milestone by having 11 instances of breaking a record or matching an existing one. For comparison, the iPhone 11 Pro launched last year matched or set nine performance records for the screen.
Here is a list of smartphone display record set by the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Highest: Absolute Color Accuracy (0.9 JNCD) – Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect.
Highest: Image Contrast Accuracy and Intensity Scale Accuracy (2.19 Gamma) – Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect.
Smallest: Shift in Color Accuracy and Intensity Scale with the Image Content APL (0.2 JNCD) – Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect.
Smallest: Shift in Image Contrast and Intensity Scale with the Image Content APL (0.00 Gamma) – Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect.
Smallest: Change in Peak Luminance with the Image Content Average Picture Level APL (1 percent) – Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect.
Highest: Full-Screen Brightness for OLED Smartphones (825 nits for 100% APL).
Highest: Full-Screen Contrast Rating in Ambient Light (172 at 100% APL).
Highest: Contrast Ratio (Infinite).
Lowest: Screen Reflectance (4.8 percent).
Smallest: Brightness Variation with Viewing Angle (27% at 30 degrees).
Highest: Visible Screen Resolution 2.8K (2778×1284) – 4K Does Not appear visually sharper on a Smartphone.
However, there’s one aspect where the display of the iPhone 12 Pro Max lacks behind the competition is the refresh rate. While other companies have adopted a 90Hz, 120Hz, and even 144Hz refresh rate, this phone comes with the standard 60Hz refresh rate.
On this matter, DisplayMate says that it should be fine for most applications because of the very fast Response Time of the OLED display, and the very fast CPU and GPU processors on the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
To summarise the phone’s display specifications, the iPhone 12 Pro Max features a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR screen that offers 2778 x 1284 pixels screen resolution, 1200 nits peak brightness, 458ppi pixel density, and 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
Smartwatches are designed to reduce smartphone use and keep up with the active and fast-paced lifestyle of people. Haylou, a part of the Xiaomi ecosystem, recently launched Haylou Solar LS05 Smartwatch-Global Version to cater to these needs. This piece features a sleek metallic frame, multiple sports modes, and other functions that benefit the user’s life. It comes in a pocket-friendly price range but is currently up for a discounted price tag of just $36.99.Featuring over 12 sports modes like yoga, hiking, and cycling, the Haylou Solar LS05 smartwatch can monitor and store data to help the user analyze their fitness. It also features various sensors to measure sleep and heart-rate to keep one notified of the irregularities and prevent various ailments. Additionally, Haylou Solar LS05 boasts functions like breathing training and sedentary reminder to help the users understand their physical health better. This smartwatch can be connected to Haylou Fit or Haylou Sports app to get more detailed information. Haylou Solar LS05 features a 1.28 inch TFT HD screen with 240 × 240p resolution to offer enhanced readability. This unit is compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones. With an IP68 rating, this smartwatch can conveniently withstand accidental splashes and dust-damage. Other functions include call and SMS notifications, music control, weather forecast, timer stopwatch, mobile phone finder, and more. Its powerful 340mAH battery can be used for up to 30 days. Packed with a host of features, the Haylou Solar LS05 Smartwatch is an ideal addition to one’s accessories. One can save a huge amount by investing in this unit now as it is available at a discounted rate of $36.99. The offer is up for a limited time only, so hurry and grab your smartwatch now.
Combining STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and fun has always seemed impossible. To prove the contrary, Bittle- A Palm-Sized Robot Dog was recently introduced by Indiegogoto keep people fascinated and entertained. It can play tricks like real animals and has already managed to raise more than 600,00. Bittle is an ideal tool for learning, teaching, researching, or a surprising gift for family and friends.
Bittle runs on NyBoard V1, a customized Arduino board with rich peripherals where the chip is fully utilized to coordinate sophisticated motions. This board can drive up to 12 PWM servos and help the unit balance with an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). Additionally, it also stores muscle memory and detects body status for stability. This unit comes with an infrared remote to trigger basic movements of string commands like “walk” or “sit.” Bittle can be customized through the Arduino board to coordinate all instinctive and sophisticated movements by clipping on various sensors for bringing perception to reality. It can also be injected with artificial intelligence capabilities by mounting a Raspberry Pi or other AI chips through wired/wireless connections. This unit already features a 2 x 5 socket on NyBoard V1 for mounting Raspberry Pi, where it powers Pi and communicates through an I2C network. Pi gives Bittle the ability to analyze sensory data, connect to the Internet, and make decisions by itself. Bittle moves with four legs, where the legged motion gives it the freedom to navigate unstructured terrains. Generally, this kind of maneuverability is only seen in luxury robots. It uses 9 P1S servos to actuate where 8 are for walking joints, while the other is for head panning. Additionally, it can remember tens of instinctive motion patterns and can perform more fancy tricks with real-time instructions.The self-assemble design of Bittle further adds to the fun. It features an interlocking frame, similar to a 3D puzzle, with symmetric body parts for simplicity and aesthetics. The whole unit can be set up from scratch in almost an hour, making it comparatively easy to use. One can also enhance its functions and design by adding extensible modules. To make this installation convenient, Bittle’s head is designed as a clip for a firm grip. The screw hole around the head enables one to fix additional modules.Bittle is packed with a host of features and is still evolving. Its customizable and user-friendly design paves the way for a larger audience. This unit is introduced by Indiegogo, a crow-funding website. To know more about this product, all the interested users can click here.
At the OPPO INNO DAY 2020, the Chinese company showcased its impressive rollable display concept smartphone, dubbed as OPPO X 2021. Apart from that, the company has also teased features for its upcoming flagship phones.
On the second day of the INNO DAY 2020, the company revealed that the upcoming OPPO Find X3 flagship smartphone will come with support for full DCI-P3 wide color gamut and 10-bit color depth across “capture, storage, and display” to offer accurate colors.
The technology is being called “Full-path Color Management System” by the company and the company also claims it to be the “very first” Android color management system to offer such performance. The company says that it will deliver an “outstanding viewing experience” with “authentic and accurate color reproduction.”
There are a few devices available in the market, which are termed as “10-bit” compatible but are actually “8+2-bit” or “8-bit + FRC”, which basically mimics the 10-bit display performance using an 8-bit panel.
Even the OPPO Find X2 uses the same 8+2-bit system but the company has now confirmed that it will be shifting to a native 10-bit display for the upcoming Find X3 smartphone. For calibration, the company will be boosting accuracy with a lower JNCD (Just Noticeable Color Difference) ratio of 0.4.
It will also come with support for 10-bit HEIF capture and storage, for which the company claims that it had to rewrite the underlying system because of legacy 8-bit support. The Color Correction Solution 2.0 is built on top of Android’s default color correction mode in the accessibility settings and will go beyond the three color options — deuteranomaly (red-green), protanomaly (red-green), and tritanomaly (blue-yellow).
Technology giant Microsoft has today announced a new security chip that the company has created in order to protect future Windows-powered computers. The chip, called Microsoft Pluton, will be directly built into future CPUs.
Thus, the Microsoft Pluton chip will be replacing the existing Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip which is currently used to secure hardware and cryptocurrency keys.
It integrates the chip inside the future Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm processor units. The company says that this will make it far more difficult for hackers with physical access to the system to launch hardware attacks and extract sensitive data.
Microsoft Pluton was first introduced in the Xbox One in 2013, making it more difficult for gamers to hack the console or run pirated games. It was later available to the company’s cloud service Azure Sphere for low-cost IoT devices.
Now, the tech giant is bringing the same technology, with some improvements, to Windows 10-powered computing devices. Unlike existing TPMs which are separate from the CPU, this new Pluton seems like an evolution, backed into a CPU.
David Weston, Director of Enterprise and OS security at Microsoft, said that the new chip is better, stronger, faster, and more consistent TPM. So, features like BitLocker encryption or Windows Hello authentication will transition to using Pluton in the future.
Currently, it’s not known when computers with this new MS Pluton chips will start shipping but as said, brands like Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm have agreed to integrate this chip into their future CPUs. Also, Pluton should be available for building custom PCs and it’s said that support for Linux is coming in the future.
Gizmochina’s Review team recently came across a fast-growing smart-wearable series, Mibro Air. It’s the latest cost-effective smartwatch designed and manufactured by Zhenshi Technology brand. What specifically caught our eyes was that the brand is a part of the forked Xiaomi ecosystem. With support from Xiaomi, the Mibro Air watch is launching this November at an affordable price range.
Before the official debut, we luckily got one unit from the brand for review. So let’s check out what’s special about this Mibro Air watch.
Design & Interface
The Mibro Air smartwatch comes with a metal body that feels much more premium than what we have seen on watches in the same price range. The compact metal body with a 42mm dial is extraordinarily smooth to touch but won’t get easily scratched. In addition, the metal body doesn’t lead to an uncomfortable weight. Including the band, the slim watch only weighs 40g with a maximum thickness of 9.2mm, which is one of the most lightweight metal smartwatches that we’ve reviewed. The compact watch has IP68 certification and can be exposed to daily rain, sweat, and frequent handwashing or shower splashes.
As for the display, the Mibro Air features a 1.28-inch round dial with TFT high-resolution (240 x 240 Pixels) color screen with a screen-to-body ratio of 95%. There are several default watch faces for selection. You can long-press the dial interface to switch between watch faces. In addition to default backgrounds, you are allowed to customize your own individual dial watch face with a selected picture as the background. All you need to do is to download their exclusive Mibro Fit App and upload the picture that you like to the watch.
Another detail about the interface that is worth mentioning is the rotating dial menu. Compared to most flipping menus found on other brands’ watches, the rotating menu is definitely a better design for round dials. All the options are displayed in perfect arrangement, and the rotating operation is also more intuitive than just flipping.
Meanwhile, when you rotate the turntable, there’s noticeable physical feedback from the inbuilt vibration motor.
Features & Mibro Fit App
As a smartwatch, fitness-centric features such as sports tracking is very important. The Mibro Air boasts up to 12 common sports modes: outdoor/indoor running, walking, football, badminton, tennis, cycling, hiking, basketball, elliptical machine, yoga, and free training. In real-life experience, most selected activities could be recorded effectively including steps, distance, and calories. In addition to these common sports data, another great feature on this affordable watch is heart rate sensing. It comes equipped with a heart rate sensor that helps measure the values in real time, alerting the user about any irregular exercise states. Unlike some smartwatches that are unable to accurately measure heart rate on users with dark skin, the company has claimed that they have developed a precise heart rate algorithm to fix the problem on the new watch.
Besides the features of sport-related recordings, the Mibro Air can also monitor the user’s sleep quality every night and provide an all-round report on the user’s phone app. Thanks to the ultra-lightweight design, there is no discomfort when you wear it while sleeping. And you can also set up alarms in vibrate mode.
All the features mentioned above can be configured in their exclusive Mibro Fit App. Once the user connects to the watch, all the real-time synchronization of health data can be clearly tracked on your phone at a glance. Or you can use the app to adjust the feature settings of the watch, such as lighting up when raising the wrist, turning on the sedentary reminder, and finding the watch through vibration.
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In addition, when you turn on the camera function on the app, you can shake the watch to control the shutter of the phone camera. It effectively frees both your hands, which is a smarter way to click pictures remotely than other watches which requires you to use another finger to click a button on the watch.
Battery life
The Mibro Air uses a new Bluetooth low power-consuming chip, which offers a relatively long battery life. It comes with a 200mAh battery but guarantees up to 10 days of continuous use on a single charge or 25 days standby. The support of Bluetooth 5.0 offers real-time synchronization and a convenient connection with a phone. During daily use, we can easily receive notifications on the watch from apps, including phone calls, messages, WhatsApp, Messenger, Skype, Gmail, and more.
The Mibro Air is already up for pre-orders on its official store for a discounted price. In addition, to attract more early-bird buyers, the brand is offering another free dark green strap and another $3 coupon code this November. If you are interested in a cost-effective smartwatch, you can visit their official page for more pricing and discount details.
Breathing clean air has become a luxury these days, all thanks to the rising pollution, emissions, and current pandemic. To reduce the risk of transmission of germs through the air, Clean-Tech Air Purifier has recently been introduced by Kickstarter and has already managed to raise more than $160,000. This air purifier features medical-grade technology to offer reliable full-room filtration. After the recent lockdown, it might be the key to open many business and commercial spaces in a safe way.UVC Light
UVC light is a proven technology that offers better cleansing than chemicals and prevents damaging fabrics. This light is trusted to be safe by the FDA at 254nm and can effectively inactivate/destroy microorganisms at the molecular level. Additionally, Clean-Tech Air Purifier‘s no light leak design makes it even more safe to use. Filteration Process
Clean-Tech Air Purifier uses HEPA and UVC light technology for air purification that is also used by hospitals and airports. Its 2-stage air purification rethinks the fundamentals by focusing on maximum UVC exposure time rather than just collecting pollution and maximizing air volume.
In stage 1, the room is purified with a HEPA 10 air filter that removes large particles and allergens to optimize the UVC effectiveness. This stage is critical for cycling and purifying the air at scale.
For the next part, the air is passed onto the purifying chamber with a ReflectTech mirror coating. This finish increases the reflectiveness by up to 30% to magnify the light and slow down the airflow while exposing particles to maximum UV dosage.It also prevents the particles from adhering to the side of the chamber. Moreover, the coating also helps bounce and focus the UVC 254μm wavelength into the chamber. This whole process enables the Clean-Tech Air Purifier to sterilize the air completely.Design
Clean-Tech Air Purifier boasts a vertical chamber to slow down the air and increase dosage time. It ensures prolonged air exposure to UV-C light to enhance air cleansing. The 3-speed brushless fan ensures a quiet operation while the raised airflow inlet further adds to the versatility. This air purifier is safe for 24/7 use and can be placed in all kinds of personal and commercial spaces. Its sleek and elegant design blends well with most decors.
Clean-Tech Air Purifier is perfect for the current times, as it helps reduce the risk of germ-transmission in the shared environment and enables many businesses to open up in a safe way. This versatile unit is introduced by Kickstarter and serves as an ideal addition to ensure maximum safety. To know more about this product, interested users can click here.
Chinese smartphone brand realme was established in August 2018. Since its early days, the company has broken so many records. Now, a little over two years from its inception, realme has become the world’s fastest brand to hit 50 million shipments in Q3 2020. Most interestingly, the firm achieved this feat amidst the global pandemic.
Smartphone Shipments YoY/QoQ Growth Q3 2020 – Counterpoint Research
According to research firm Counterpoint Research, realme grew a whopping 132% QoQ and 45% YoY in the third quarter of 2020. Not only that, the brand also hit 50 million shipments in the same period.
Similarly, the global smartphone market grew by 32% QoQ in Q3 2020, however, it declined by 4% YoY. Also, top OEMs like Huawei, Apple, OPPO, vivo, and LG registered YoY declines in the same quarter. However, as mentioned above, realme exceeded expectations despite global economic slowdown due to the pandemic.
realme Shipments by Regions Q3 2020 – Counterpoint Research
That’s not all, realme grew 300% QoQ in the Indian smartphone market and 47% QoQ as well as 197% YoY in the SEA region. As a result, the company is also one of the top 5 largest smartphone brands in a number of countries like India, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Singapore, Russia, and Australia.
Whereas, in its home country China, realme came sixth in Q3 with a 90% QoQ growth. In China, the brand was popular in the last quarter because of its budget 5G smartphones. In fact, the company helped to bring down the price of 5G handsets to $150.
realme’s Shipments in Key Target Markets Q3 2020 – Counterpoint Research
In the coming quarters, realme is expected to double down on its 1+4+N strategy by releasing a wide variety of connected products. The brand’s strategy is already doing well in India where it grew 45% QoQ in the TWS category gaining a 12% market share in Q3 2020.
The firm even ranked third in this segment with two of its most affordable models entering the top 5 list. It is also expected to enter top 5 in more European countries
The Beats Flex is a pretty nice and affordable pair of neckband earphones. However, if you want something that offers more style, and one that will surely get you noticed, particularly at night, then the glow-in-the-dark Powerbeats is for you.
The special pair of Powerbeats earphones was announced in partnership with Ambush, a Tokyo-based fashion design house. You can see Ambush’s logo along with Beats’ on the earbuds. Yoon Ahn, the co-founder of Ambush says she was inspired by how Tokyo glows at night time.
The glowing earphones can come in handy when you are outdoors at night having fun, on a night run, or cycling.
Other than the fact that it glows in the dark, this has the same features as the standard Powerbeats that launched earlier this year. You can read our review to know if it is worth picking up.
Unlike the standard version which comes in Black, Red, and White and has a price tag of $150, the glow-in-the-dark variant will sell for $199.95 when it goes on sale starting today, November 18. It will be available for purchase on the Apple online store.
OnePlus announced the IDEAS program early this year as a way to get feedback from the community on OxygenOS and what new features and improvements can be implemented. IDEAS 2.0, the second edition was announced in September, and now OnePlus has released the list of features that will be implemented.
The list of adopted ideas was shared via a post on the official OnePlus Forums website. It includes a total of seven new features and also mentions several other ideas that were not adopted. Below are the adopted ideas:
Add an FPS counter option in Game Space
Separate volume for each app and allow dual media playback – allows users to adjust the volume of individual apps rather than automatically pausing playback on one app in favor of another
Lockscreen customization – the ability to customize shortcuts, clocks, and weather data.
Wireless file transfer from PC to OnePlus phone and vice versa – a more efficient and simpler way to transfer files between OnePlus phones and a PC.
Power Diet – a battery saving mode where only basic features such as calls and messages only work. May be similar to Samsung’s Ultra Power Saving Mode.
True Dark Mode – a dark mode with black rather than gray or the option to choose between black and gray
Partial Screenshot – users will be able to take a screenshot of a portion of the screen rather than the whole screen,
The above ideas are going to be implemented along with input from those who suggested them. However, there is no mention of how soon or when we will get to see these new features.
The ideas not adopted include Desktop Mode, hole punch notification alerts, notification ring, navigation bar customization (height, color, opacity), app badges with notification counts, and battery health among others.
Yesterday, POCO confirmed that it will be launching the POCO M3 smartphone on Nov. 24 in global markets. The event will be live-streamed at GMT+8 on the said date through its social media channels. Soon after the confirmation of the POCO M3 launch date, tipster Mukul Sharmashared some of its key specs.
POCO M3 key specifications (Rumored)
The POCO M3 that has a model number of M2010J19CG was recently spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the Snapdragon 662 mobile platform. The new leak by Sharma reiterates that the POCO M3 will be driven by the SD662 chipset. He also claimed that the device is backed by a massive battery of 6,000mAh capacity. The handset will arrive with support for 18W fast charging.
The POCO M3 is fitted with a 6.53-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The rear-facing triple camera system of the smartphone will be led by a 48-megapixel sensor. The leak has no information on the other cameras of the phone. The tipster also revealed that the device is equipped with stereo speakers.
The POCO M3 will be a rebranded version of the upcoming Redmi phone that a model number M2010J19SC. The handset surfaced at TENAA’s database in the previous week. The listing revealed that the phone measures 162.29 x 77.24 x 9.6mm and it weighs 198 grams. It has up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The phone runs on Android 10 OS and it has a microSD card slot for additional storage. A fingerprint scanner is available on the right edge of the device.
The final product name of the Redmi M2010J19SC. The rumor mill is calling it Redmi Note 10 4G or Redmi 10. The upcoming POCO M3 will be a rebadged version of this phone.
When Amazon acquired PillPack in 2018 for $753 million dollars, it was a sign the retail giant was entering into the pharmacy business. Two years later, Amazon Pharmacy, a digital drug store, has been announced, and its arrival has made a big splash.
Amazon Pharmacy is a section on Amazon where buyers can purchase their medication. According to a report by Bloomberg, buyers will be able to pay using their health insurance while those with a Prime subscription who don’t use their insurance will get discounts on drugs on the site and at about 50,000 partner pharmacies
Following the unveiling on Tuesday, shares of health giants CVS Health Corp. and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. fell 8.5% and 10.3% respectively. A number of other businesses involved in drug distribution and sales also saw their shares take a hit.
Prior to the announcement, folks who wanted to purchase prescription drugs were redirected to PillPack but now they can get their meds on the same site or app where they shop for home supplies and electronics. However, information on the site says PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy will still cater to users that require their medication to be sorted into packets by date and time.
Amazon Pharmacy is for customers that are 18 years and above and setting it up is straightforward. A profile will be created for the user and details including basic info, medications, allergies, and health conditions will have to be provided.
When done signing up, you can get your prescription by contacting your prescriber to send it to Amazon or asking Amazon to contact them (prescriber) on your behalf. The latter takes 2 to 4 days, so if it is urgent, Amazon advises you to get your medications from your local pharmacy.
Once Amazon gets your prescription, you can place your order and pay with or without insurance. Prime members who do not use insurance not only get discounts on orders but also get free 2-day delivery. Amazon says it also has pharmacists available 24/7 if you have questions about your medication. These pharmacists will also help you review your prescriptions.
As previously announced, Xiaomi officially launched the new season of energy-efficient air-conditioning series. The biggest selling point is the “temperature and humidity dual control” which it features. The AC comes in 1 HP, 1.5 HP, 2 HP and 3 HP models, and the price starts at 2099 yuan (~$320).
According to the official introduction, the new energy-efficient air conditioner can not only accurately control the temperature, but also intelligently moisturize. Xiaomi the temperature and humidity dual control function, using 0.5 fine temperature adjustment, with a 45% ~ 65% humidity control range, making humidity and temperature changes more comfortable.
However, the humidity control function is only suitable for warm and humid environments to reduce and maintain comfortable air humidity. Currently, humidification services cannot be provided for users in dry environments . If the room is too dry, the Mijia humidifier can be linked to supplement air moisture.
Xiaomi’s new first-class energy-efficient air conditioner meets the national new first-class energy efficiency standard. Under the same conditions, compared with the original first-class energy-efficient wall-mounted air conditioner, it saves about 91 degrees of electricity a year and saves 45.5 yuan.
In addition, Xiaomi’s new first-level energy-efficient air conditioner uses a DC inverter compressor and supports one-button energy-saving mode, which can intelligently reduce power consumption.
Xiaomi’s new first-class energy-efficient air conditioner also supports a self-cleaning mode , with hydrophilic aluminum foil fins, which automatically cleans up dirt, and uses an antibacterial and anti-mildew filter, which is refreshing and odorless.
Connecting to the Mijia App, it also supports smart reminders for filter blockage, voice control by XiaoAI smart speaker, and linkage with other Xiaomi IoT products.
It is raining deals all over. Motorola announced its holiday deals last week which you can grab right away and there are Google’sown deals which will go live later this week. Now it is the turn of OnePlus and it has a mouth-watering deal on its very first TWS earbuds, the OnePlus Buds as well as the OnePlus 7T from last year.
According to a tweet from the OnePlus USA account, the OnePlus Buds will be on sale tomorrow for just $1. That is an awesome deal considering the earbuds are currently priced at $59. OnePlus says the deal ends when the item goes out of stock.
There is no mention of how many units a buyer can purchase but we won’t be surprised if it is limited to just one. The earbuds are also available in white and gray only.
Alongside the OnePlus Buds, The OnePlus 7T has also received a Black Friday price cut. The 2019 flagship phone can be picked up for $349 right now, a significant cut from its launch price of $599. Unfortunately, only the T-Mobile version is available for purchase.
It is important to state that the US variant of the phone has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Nevertheless, this is a good deal, and to make it even sweeter, OnePlus is including a free pair of Bullets Wireless Z earphones which sells for $29.95 separately.
5G phones started to become very affordable in the second half of 2020, even in the European market. You actually have several choices if you want to get a 5G-ready phone in the old continent with a low budget. Xiaomi recently announced the Mi 10T Lite 5G with an incredibly affordable price tag, while OPPO launched the Reno4 Z 5G: the first European smartphone with a Dimensity chipset; it is very affordable as well. This is a comparison between cheap 5G phones in which we included the Realme X50 5G too because its street prices are actually very interesting.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G vs OPPO Reno4 Z 5G vs Realme X50 5G
Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G
OPPO Reno4 Z 5G
Realme X50 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm, 214.5 g
163.8 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm, 184 g
163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 grams
DISPLAY
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), LTPS IPS LCD
Quad 64 + 12 MP + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/3.0, f/2.3 and f/2.4
Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
4820 mAh, fast charging 33W
4000 mAh, fast charging 18W
4200 mAh, Fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
You can not say that these three handsets are not beautiful phones. They are not the most premium devices out there, but their design is nice. The most beautiful one, at least according to my tastes, is the OPPO Reno4 Z 5G. It has a thinner design and it is even lighter than its rivals, as well as more compact. With the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite you get a glass back, but the overall design is not that great due to that big and rectangle-shaped camera module. The Realme X50 5G sits right in the middle with its minimal look, it has similar dimensions to the OPPO Reno4 Z 5G but it is thicker.
Display
The best display quality is provided by the OPPO Reno4 Z 5G, which sports a slightly better LTPS panel. But we are only talking about marginal differences: in each case, you get an LCD display and a high 120 Hz refresh rate, as well as a Full HD+ resolution. While you get a slightly better daily experience with the Reno4 Z 5G, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite offers the HDR10 certification for better quality on streaming platforms: you do not get this technology with OPPO Reno4 Z 5G and Realme X50 5G. Further, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite features stereo speakers. All of these phones are equipped with side-mounted fingerprint scanners.
Hardware/Software
Here, it is a hard fight between Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite and Realme X50 5G. The former sports a Snapdragon 750G chipset, while the latter has Snapdragon 765G. The Snapdragon 750G offers better CPU performance, while the 765G has a better GPU. But at the end of the day, Realme X50 5G wins because it offers up to 8 GB of RAM instead of 6 GB, despite the most advanced configuration of the Mi 10T Lite has UFS 2.2 native storage instead of UFS 2.1. However, note that Mi 10T LIte is the only one with expandable storage. Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite, OPPO Reno4 Z 5G, and Realme X50 5G run Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is equipped with a more interesting camera department thanks to its 64 MP main sensor providing a high level of detail. But it loses when it comes to the front camera. OPPO Reno4 Z 5G and Realme X50 5G have very similar camera setups including a 48 MP quad camera and 16 MP dual front camera with a depth sensor.
Battery
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite has the biggest battery, hence the longest battery life. But with the Realme X50 5G you need less time for a full charge because the battery is smaller and it features 30W fast charging technology.
Price
The starting price of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is €280, Realme X50 5G begins at €350 (but you can actually find it for about €300), and OPPO Reno 4 Z 5G costs €399 in the 8/128 GB configuration. The Mi 10T Lite has the highest value for money, it features the biggest battery, stereo speakers, and it has a pretty nice camera. But you should not underestimate the OPPO Reno4 Z 5G with its sleeker design and nice display.
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