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Indian Govt’s new amendment will regulate OTT platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime

Over The Top(OTT) Platform content providers are now coming under the regulation of the Indian Government. From hereon, the government body(Ministry of I&B) will regulate the contents that are streaming on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, and more.

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In a gazette notification, the country’s Hon’ble President Ram Nath Govind has approved(via Gadgets360) new amendments for it. Accordingly, these changes are for the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961. This will now bring online films, digital news, and current affairs content under the scope of the I&B Ministry headed by Prakash Javadekar.

Currently, the Press Council of India monitors Print Media while the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) regulates News Channels. Additionally, Ads and Films are monitored by the Advertising Standards Council of India(ASCI). And Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) respectively in India. That said, a regulatory procedure for online content has been long overdue.

Amidst a pandemic, smartphones, tablets‘ sales in the country are soaring and OTT platforms are capitalizing it. Hence, govt has felt that the regulation of online content is necessary. Minister Javadekar even called out for a proposal of a credible self-regulation method. However, the companies haven’t been able to satisfy the government till now.

In fact, eight of the OTT providers had reportedly signed a self-regulatory code in January 2019. Accordingly, the code prohibited five types of contents online. These include disrespecting National Emblem/Flag, Child Pornography, outraging religious sentiments, Terrorism, and the Exhibition of any banned law. But the government didn’t support this code back then.

Coming back, the new amendment offers powers of jurisdiction to I&B Ministry over online content. That is, content providers(OTT) and news platforms online now will have to follow regulatory frameworks along with others like cable television, All India Radio, and Doordarshan.

[11.11] Double Eleven Deals: Best Gaming PC Accessories

It’s been raining deals all day at Double Eleven Sale day. The retailers are offering major discounts on smartphones, smartwatches, smart home products, accessories, and other consumer electronics. The gamers can also upgrade their Gaming PC by grabbing some useful accessories from the sale. We have compiled a list of some best accessories for your Gaming PC.

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The list below includes gaming mouse, keyboards, Backlit LEDs, RGB Fans, LED Mouse and Keyboard Pads, cooling fans, and much more. You can shop for your favorite stuff without wasting much time on this double eleven deals day.

Best Gaming PC Accessories

Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

LED Keyboard and Mouse Pad

Monitor Backlight

RGB Fans

These are some accessories that you can use to give a facelift to your Gaming PC. Stay connected with us for more deals!

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OnePlus 8T lacks DC Dimming feature

Almost all the high-end and even mid-range smartphones now come with OLED displays. This type of panels offers better colors and contrasts compared to LCD panels. The phones with such display come with a feature called DC Dimming, which is essential to reduce flickering at lower brightness levels. Turns out, despite being a modern handset with an OLED display, the OnePlus 8T does not ship with this mush-have useful feature.

OnePlus 8T featured

OnePlus has been using OLED displays on its smartphones starting with the OnePlus 3. The company only recently re-introduced LCD panels for its budget offerings – Nord 10 5G and Nord N100. The last flagship from the brand with an LCD panel was the OnePlus 2.

However, the company began to provide the DC Dimming feature only after the launch of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. All the OLED panel-equipped OnePlus handsets that have been released after this duo include this feature, except for the OnePlus 8T.

That said, the option to turn on DC Dimming is present under the OnePlus laboratory in the Settings app on OnePlus smartphones. According to a thread on OnePlus Community (via PiunikaWeb), the newly launched Oneplus 8T does not even come with the OnePlus Laboratory section in the Settings app.

 

Hence, users cannot enable this feature even though the phone’s software supports it. As per a user in the same thread, as of now, DC Dimming can be only enabled on OnePlus 8T by running the following ADB command.

am start-activity -a oneplus.intent.action.ONEPLUS_LAB_FEATURE_DETAILS -e oneplus_lab_feature_key oneplus_dc_dimming_value

OnePlus8T

But this workaround is not suitable for all users. Thankfully, a moderator on OnePlus Community has acknowledged the missing of DC Dimming in OnePlus 8T but he is not sure if it will be added in future updates. Nevertheless, he requests users to wait for subsequent software builds.

Hence, if you own a OnePlus 8T or planning to buy one, keep in mind that this phone does not come with DC Dimming but may get it in the coming days.

 

POCO’s M2010J19CG Smartphone gets Singapore’s IMDA certification; could launch soon

Almost a month ago, POCO’s Global Spokesperson, Angus Kai Ho Ng hinted at the arrival of a new POCO device. Later, a device carrying POCO branding got certified in EEC. Now, the same device has received Singapore’s IMDA certification suggesting an Asia launch.

POCO M2010J19CG IMDA

The latest tip comes from Mukul Sharma who shared a screenshot of the certification. Accordingly, IMDA’s database shows the model number as M2010J19CG. This is similar to the earlier EEC certification and also resembles a similar device under Redmi branding. If we recall, a device with similar model number M2010J19SC got certified in China’s MIIT a while ago.

Later, the same device got China’s 3C certification which showed support for 22.5W fast charging. We feel that these two should be the same device as usually C, G in Xiaomi’s model number indicates China, and Global respectively. Sadly, the rest of the details about the device are a mystery as of now. Having said that, the same M2010J19SC is likely to carry the “Redmi Note 9” name in China.

Reports say that Xiaomi will launch three new devices under Redmi Note 9 series in China soon. One of them is likely to be a 4G variant which explains why Poco has rebranded it considering the new device is speculated to be a mid-range smartphone. Accordingly, the earlier MIIT certification also revealed the same with network support up to LTE for the device(M2010J19SC).

POCO hasn’t brought the budget M, C series outside of India as they are already rebranded Redmi devices. Its current mid-range device in Europe is POCO X3. That said, currently, it looks like the new POCO device will debut sometime in early December and launch Globally in Pakistan, Singapore, and Europe as well.

Bomaker Polaris – A 4K UHD Ultra Short Throw Laser TV is now on Indiegogo

There is nothing like watching favorite films in a dark room on a massive screen. Barring the fact that we’re in the middle of a pandemic, it’s a good time to be considering a versatile, classic viewing tech. Acknowledging this fact, recently, Indiegogo introduced Bomaker Polaris UHD TV. It is an ultra-short-throw laser projector that produces 4K native resolution using full-color laser technology to deliver crisp imagery and an immersive viewing experience. The company has so far managed to raise more than $24,000.

Clear Picture

Bomaker Polaris laser projector features a tri-color technology that blends red, green, and blue light from 3 individually calibrated light sources to cover 193% NTSC and deliver vivid pictures with precise color accuracy and incredible contrast. It is equipped with high-end Ricoh lenses and 3840 x 2160p resolution to deliver a better picture quality than HD projectors. Moreover, the High Dynamic Range (HDR 10) display technology of this laser projector helps produce crisp bright scenes and detailed dark scenes.

Bomaker Polaris has a brightness of 2500 ANSI lumens that prevents causing distortions due to ceiling or ambient lights. Furthermore, it is enhanced with MEMC motion compensation technology that increases the frame rate to reduce blur and produce smooth action scenes.

Safe Watching

To reduce strain on the user’s eyes, this Bomaker Polaris laser projector reflects the light indirectly off a flat surface. It can also sense the distance of objects with built-in sensors and automatically reduce the brightness when it detects people are standing too close to it.

Immersive Experience

Bomaker Polaris laser projector boasts built-in hi-fi quality speakers with Dolby DTS technology to deliver 3-dimensional audio. Its pinpoint precision produces a true-to-life sound that makes one feel like they’re inside the action.

Specifications

Bomaker Polaris laser projector runs on a Mstar 6A-838 1.7GHz CPU and has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage to offer a smooth viewing experience. Moreover, it consumes just 185W power, which is 45% lower than conventional projectors. With long-lasting laser light source technology, Polaris delivers outstanding brightness and up to 30,000 hours of playback. The user can also connect their devices to this unit to project/view content or play games on the large screen via Miracast. As for connectivity, this unit features HDMI and USB ports, RCA inputs, Bluetooth support, built-in WiFi capability, ethernet input, and more.

With just a white wall, the Bomaker Polaris laser projector allows one to get an immersive cinematic experience. This unit is introduced by Indiegogo, a crowdfunding website, and has managed to raise more than $24,000. To know more about this laser projector or support it, interested users can click here.

Micromax IN Note 1, 1b receives overwhelming response in first pre-orders

Yesterday, Micromax carried out the first pre-orders of the Micromax IN Note 1 and IN 1b phones in India through Flipkart. The new IN Mobiles have arrived with impressive specs and pricing to rival with mid-range phones from China in the country. The company took to its Twitter account yesterday evening to reveal that all the IN Note 1 and IN 1b units received an overwhelming response.

The tweet states that all units of the Micromax In Note 1 and IN 1b were booked. Hence, the company thanked the people of the country for the love and support for the new IN branded phones. The IN Note 1 is slated to go on sale on Nov. 24, whereas the IN 1b will be available for purchase from Nov. 26.

Apart from Flipkart, both phones will be also available for buying through Micromax’s official website. The company did not reveal whether it will conduct a second of pre-orders before the market release.

Micromax In Note 1 and 1N 1B booked

Micromax IN 1b price in India

The Micromax IN 1b costs Rs 6,999 (~$94) for the 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage variant and Rs 7,999 (~$108) for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition. It comes in three colors such as Green, Purple, and Blue. The key features of the IN 1b include a 6.52-inch HD+ punch-hole screen, Helio G35 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 13-megapixel dual-camera system.

Micromax IN Note 1 price in India

The Micromax IN Note 1 costs Rs 10,999 (~$148)  for the 4 GB RAM + 64 Gb storage model and Rs 12,499 (~$168) for the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant.  It comes in Green and White color options. The phone offers key features like a 6.67-inch FHD+ punch-hole screen, Helio G85 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support, and a 48-megapixel quad-camera system.

 

 

Apple and Netflix accused of avoiding tax responsibilities in Vietnam

The Vietnamese information minister has accused foreign streaming companies like Netflix and Apple of avoiding their tax responsibilities in the region that may create unfair competition for domestic firms, earlier this week.

Apple

According to the information and communications ministry, both Apple and Netflix have never paid tax in Vietnam, despite having a combined revenue of nearly 1 trillion dongs (roughly 43.15 million US Dollars) from over a million subscribers. Minister Nguyen Manh Hung stated that “Domestic companies have to abide by tax and content regulations while foreign firms do not, which is unfair competition.”

He further added that “Some content on Netflix has flouted regulations related to the history and sovereignty of the country, violence, drug use, and sex.” Back in 2018, Vietnam had adopted a new cybersecurity law, which required foreign companies to earn income from online activities to store their data within the country. However, Netflix said it had no plans of opening an office in the region or even having servers placed locally, as per a CNBC report.

Apple

A Netflix spokesperson responded that “We are supportive of the implementation of a mechanism that will make it possible for foreign service providers like Netflix to collect and remit taxes in Vietnam. However today such a mechanism does not exist.” Hung stated that the information ministry, finance ministry, and tax department are also working to facilitate tax collection by calculating the revenue of these major streaming firms since their entry into Vietnam.

 

HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank is now on sale in China

At the HUAWEI Mate40 series launch event, the Chinese telecom giant also announced a number of accessories. One of them was HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank. This product is now finally on sale in the company’s home country China. As part of the launch offer, the firm is also offering a discount coupon.

HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank Featured

HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank Specifications & Features

As the name suggests, the new Huawei power bank has a capacity of 12,000mAh and supports up to 66W power output. The design of this product is simple with a  resemblance to bricks and it comes in two colors – White & Blue. 

Unlike most Xiaomi Mi Power Banks, the Huawei model only features a single USB Type-C port along with a sole USB Type-A interface. The former can support both input and output. And hence, users can charge two devices at a time.

 

That said, here are the current output rates supported by these two ports.

  • USB Type-A

    • 5V/2A – 10W
    • 9V/2A – 18W
    • 12V/2A – 24W
    • 4.5V/5A – 22.5W
    • 5V/4.5A – 22.5W
    • 10V/4A – 40W
    • 11V/6A – 66W
  • USB Type-C

    • 5V/3A – 15W
    • 9V/3A – 27W
    • 12V/3A – 36W
    • 15V/3A – 45W
    • 20V/3.25A – 65W
    • 5V/4.5A – 22.5W
    • 10V/4A – 40W
    • 11V/6A – 66W

As for input rates, they are identical to the output rates supported by USB Type-C. Further, when both the ports are used for charging, the USB Type-A will be limited to 5V/2A – 10W, whereas the USB Type-C will output current at a maximum rate of 5V/3A – 15W.

For those wondering about standards, the power bank supports both USB Power Delivery (PD) and HUAWEI SuperCharge.

HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank Ports

Other features of this product include support for pass-through charging, trickle charging mode for accessories, a physical button to switch between charging modes and to check the remaining battery, and LED indicators.

Talking about build, the body of the power bank is made of polycarbonate. The whole product measures and weighs 135 x 69.3 x 15.6mm and 235g respectively. Last but not least, it ships with a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable.

HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank Pricing & Availability

The HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank is priced at 399 yuan ($60) in China. It is available for purchase starting today (November 11). Buyers can apply a 40 yuan ($6) discount coupon while ordering it to bring down the price to 359 yuan ($54).

Unfortunately, although this product has been announced for global markets, Huawei is yet to reveal its price and availability.

 

Apple will not launch new iPhone SE in first half of 2021: Ming-Chi Kuo

A new research report from Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed interesting details regarding the launch plans for Apple in 2021. The report states that the Cupertino based giant will not launch a new iPhone SE in the first half of 2021, while the increased competition within its supply chain might cause a shift in standing among the suppliers.

The report from the known analyst also adds that the market is underestimating the impact of increased competition on Taiwan’s Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO). Furthermore, it is stated that the main reason for the GSEO’s revenue in October being lower than expectations was due to increased competition between Largan and Semco.

Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone SE (2020)

As first reported by ITHome, while the market had expected a new iPhone SE model launching in the first half of 2021, Kuo’s report suggests that this might not be the case. The report also talks about increased competition within the supply chain of Apple. The primary reason for the delayed iPhone SE 2021 launch is still unknown. Although, the report states that the market is overestimating the ultra wide angle lens orders GSEO might have received. In other words, GSEO is expected to have its orders fall from 50 percent of the iPhone 12 series to 30% of the iPhone 13 series.

 

Xiaomi Lumi launches high precision Human sensor with 6 year long standby

Earlier today (11th November 2020), Lumi launched the new Aqara high precision human sensor. The device is priced at 299 Yuan and the brand is a part of the Xiaomi Eco-Chain.

Xiaomi

Lumi is known for making sensors and joined the Xiaomi ecosystem back in 2015. Its Aqara lineup is quite popular with the sensors being used in a wide variety of fields and the latest one offering a high precision sensor that can capture the movement of both people and animals. The sensor can map with a high level of accuracy as well, even being able to capture the micro movements of the human palms.

To describe the new Aqara system briefly, it is essentially a device that holds multiple sensors that can act as a single high precision sensor. Furthermore, the product can run with devices that feature the Zigbee 3.0 gateway function. Using the attached sleeve accessory, the sensor can be mounted in various different spaces, including the ceiling like a downlight or on the walls.

Xiaomi

The body of the Lumi Aqara Human sensor features an IPX5 waterproof rating standard, which can prevent accidental damage due to spillage. This also allows it to be installed in areas with high moisture content. Another notably aspect about the new device is that the sensors are built with an ultra low power consumption design which allows it to run for up to 6 years on standby.

 

[11.11] Double Eleven Sale: Best Smartphone accessory deals

The smartphones are available at impressive discounts in the ongoing Double Eleven Sale. The OEMs and major Chinese retailers are offering great deals across different categories such as Smartphones, Smarthome products, Smart Bulbs and Sockets, smartwatches and fitness bands, and much more. Here’s the list of some best smartphone accessories deals.

11 smartphone accessories deals

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The list includes everything from a normal USB cable to a smartphone holder and Wireless charger to an external battery pack. We suggest you check the list carefully as some exceptional discounts are also present in today’s double eleven deals. Moreover, the list is categorized into different categories to easily locate respective deals.

Best Smartphone Accessories Deals

Power Banks

Fast Chargers/ Wireless Chargers/ Normal Chargers

Charging Cables

Mobile Phone Holder

These are some best deals in the smartphone accessories segment. We hope you would save a lot by grabbing the above products at the best prices.

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Huawei HarmonyOS powers the latest Midea smart home products

Earlier today (11th November 2020), Midea launched a series of new smart home products. These new IoT devices are powered by HarmonyOS, which is a proprietary operating system from the known smartphone maker Huawei.

The new products are a part of Midea’s smart and interactive home appliances. This includes water heaters, dishwashers, smart stoves, and many more. These devices are also interconnected, which means one can access their features and functions through a single smartphone for control. In other words, accessibility is a major focus of the new launches.

Huawei

Furthermore, it has also been stated that the new Midea products arrive with three major improvements. The first is the fast distribution network that allows one to quickly connect and configure the device with ease through its 3 second network distribution system that works with its WiFi aware network configuration protocol.

The second major improvement is bringing information from screenless devices to the screen. Meaning, one can view data from a smart home product that does not have a screen through their smartphones in real time. This helps users monitor and track the run time of the products, even helping with additional functions like reminders for consumable items that might be stored in a smart fridge.

Huawei

The third and final major improvement is the direct service one, which lets users get in touch directly with factory services through the push of a single button. This comes especially handy in regards to cleaning, servicing, repairing, and even in purchasing consumable items in certain cases as well. Back in the Huawei Developer Conference from September 2020, the Chinese tech giant had revealed that it would ship its custom built OS with third party devices, and it seems the new Midea launch is the first of many that will run on HarmonyOS.

 

Huawei Smart Speaker with touchscreen panel leaks online ahead of launch

Earlier this year, around April, a new smart screen device from Huawei was surfaced online which was believed to be a part of the company’s Smart Screen devices lineup. However, a new leak related to the same product confirms that it’s a smart speaker.

An upcoming Huawei Smart Speaker has been leaked online which also features a touchscreen panel. Being a smart speaker, the device is expected to support several functions, including support for smart home and audio-video playback.

Huawei Smart Speaker Leak

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The leaked images showcase that the device will come with a square-shaped body where the upper half is a touchscreen while the lower half features a mesh speaker. There’s also a circular knob and at the top, there’s a camera sensor.

Apart from the usual smart speaker functions, the upcoming Huawei Smart Speaker seems to come with support for smart home control and making video calls, thanks to the presence of the camera sensor.

Huawei has been trying to expand in the Internet of Things (IoT) category. The company already has a lineup of devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, and even car display units. With the launch of the Smart Speaker, the company seems to be looking to offer a full ecology of products for smart home features.

 

Vertu’s spiritual successor Xor to launch first phone in Q1 2021

Xor, the spiritual successor of Vertu, is planning on launching its first phone in the first quarter of 2021. The brand aims at reviving Vertu’s heritage and is being run by a group of former employees.

For those unaware, Vertu was a luxury brand that made hand made phones and smartphones. These devices were quite expensive but featured a unique design. Unfortunately, a sudden drop in consumer interest had the company go under and it final launch was the Aster P Android smartphone, which was exclusively launched in China.

Vertu

According to a GSMArena report, the brand is pronounced “eggsor,” and is co founded by Hutch Hutchison, who was also the former design chief at Vertu. Hutchison is also joined by several of his ex-Vertu colleagues. Notably, a part of the brand was financed by former Vertu customers that have desired the revitalization of the brand, so they can buy the ultra premium phones.

The company will be launching the Xor Titanium, which is a candybar phone that has been hand built in England. It arrives with an impressive price tag of 3,000 Pounds (roughly 3,973 US Dollars). As the name suggests, the device sports a titanium casing with leather on the rear and a classic T9 keypad on the front. The Xor phone runs on the custom built Linux based software.

Vertu

Its battery can last for up to 5 days on a single charge and the device boasts modern features like active noise cancellation during calls and wireless charging as well. The company is also advertising the device’ssecurity as a feature, sporting end to end AES256 encryption that works on a hardware level. A remote secret key also immediately deletes all stored data if the Xor Titanium is lost, adding another last report measure of data security.

 

Nokia 6300 4G spotted in a new 3D concept render video

Nokia had once been the leading mobile phone maker in the world. Its popularity was carried by its strong feature phone portfolio that is still being sold to this date. Now, a new report suggests that the classic Nokia 6300 will launch soon in a new refreshed 2020 variant with 4G support.

Nokia

Previously, a report from WinFuture had stated that China’s HMD Global is planning on launching two new mobile phones soon, namely the Nokia 6300 and 8000. Both smartphones are basic feature phones that are a refresh of the iconic handsets from almost 15 years ago. The Nokia 6300 was first launched in 2006 and featured a candy bar design, which had it meet with high demand. Its dual tone design with stainless housing made it feel premium, while its two LED lights on the sides made it seem unique as well.

The device ran on Symbian S40 OS and featured a 2 inch display with a 2 megapixel camera on the rear. For memory, it sported 7.8MB of RAM and 2 GB of internal storage. Although the report did suggest an upcoming launch, there were no images of the new refresh available. But now, a LetsGoDigital report had found that a 3D concept render design by Concept Creator has offered us a first look at what the Nokia 6300 4G might look like.

A notable inclusion in the new device is the networking upgrade from 2G from over a decade ago to 4G LTE support. In other words, the 2020 variant will be able to take advantage of the newer and faster bandwidth. We can expect the 6300 4G to arrive soon, with an announcement likely to arrive sometime within the next few weeks. So stay tuned for more updates and also check out our previous report on the specs of the Nokia 6300 4G.

 

Chinese shoppers spent over $56 billion in 10 days leading up to Singles’ Day sales

One of the world’s biggest online shopping bonanza, which is held in China on 11th November every year, called Double 11 or Singles’ Day sale, kicked off today at midnight in China and impressive sales numbers are now being revealed.

As per the report coming from SCMP, Alibaba Group Holding managed to sell products worth 372.3 billion yuan or $56.3 billion in the 10 days leading up to the main event. So far, it has generated sales worth $38.4 billion today, i.e. 11th November.

Alibaba Double 11 Sale 2020

Do note that the numbers mentioned above are just for the sales generated through the platform owned by Alibaba. The reason behind such massive numbers is that the sales started early this year, from 1st November. Also, many shoppers are now preferring to make their purchases online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report also mentions that Alibaba is claiming this year’s Singles’ Day to cover over two million new products on the platform — twice the number compared to last year. The company is also claiming that transactions per second peaked at 583,000 this year.

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Alibaba also says that within 111 minutes of sales kicking off on 1st November, around 100 brands managed to sell products worth 100 million yuan. On the other hand, JD.com claims that its sales on 1st November were 90 percent higher compared to last year. The company’s transaction volume also reached 200 billion yuan and that is just through the first 10 minutes on 11th November.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce transactions have increased in China. As per the report from the Ministry of Commerce, China’s online retail sales reached 5.15 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, representing a rise of 7.3 percent compared to the same period last year.

If you want to take a look at some of the most interesting and best deals during the Singles’ Day (Double 11) sale in China, head over to our Double 11 deals page.

 

Sony PlayStation 5 is selling at three times its retail price in China due to supply shortage

The anticipation for the Sony PlayStation 5 is at all time high with its launch arriving in just 2 days. However, prior to its release, pre orders for the next generation of video game console have already surfaced online at three times its official retail price by scalpers.

PlayStation 5

For those unaware, the PS5 starts sale on 12th November 2020 in multiple markets, including North America, Japan, and more. But unfortunately for the Chinese market, the launch might be delayed by a bit, owing to the tightly regulated gaming market in the country. Now, it seems that a few individuals are taking advantage of this situation and have started taking pre orders on major e-retailing website JD.com, as per a SouthChinaMorningPost report.

The Sony PlayStation 5 carries an official price tag of 500 US Dollars. However, these online pre orders have listed the price three times higher, as high as 12,888 Yuan (roughly 1,950 US Dollars). This is quite a steep mark up, which has already surface even prior to the console’s global launch. The reason for the premium charge is not limited to just a delayed sales, rather, it is more related to the supply of the PS5.

PlayStation 5 price

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, there has been a supply shortage in various industries and companies like AMD (Ryzen 5000 series CPUs), Nvidia (RTX 3000 series GPUs), and even Sony are suffering the brunt of it right when their next gen hardware is being launched. Meaning, every new launch is being hoarded by scalpers that resell it at a premium. Piers Harding-Rolls, research director of games at Ampere Analysis stated that “We expect demand for the new consoles to outstrip supply up until at least the end of March 2021.”

 

Apple to reportedly discontinue iPad Mini once it launches foldable iPhone

At a time when leading smartphone companies like Samsung and Huawei are in the second-generation of their foldable phones, Apple is still working on its foldable iPhone. The Cupertino-based giant is quite behind others in terms of technology for smartphones given that it has just launched its 5G compatible devices while others have launched several.

However, the company is making steady progress related to the foldable iPhone, which has been leaked a few times in the past. Now, a new report suggests that when Apple launches its foldable iPhone, it will discontinue the iPad Mini model.

Foldable iPhone Prototype

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The reason behind this is that it is believed that the upcoming foldable iPhone will be a cross between the iPhone and iPad Mini and will be running the iPadOS. When unfolded, the device will have a display similar to the iPad Mini.

If the previous reports are to be believed, then the foldable iPhone is designed in such a way that when opened, it has a single continuous display and doesn’t appear to have two separate display panels, even though that is the case.

As for the pricing, the device is expected to come with at least 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, for a starting price of $1,499. However, we would advise you to take this information with a pinch of salt. Also, the launch date for this foldable iPhone is expected to be somewhere around November 2022, so there’s still a lot of time.

 

Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air pricing for India confirmed

Yesterday, Apple unveiled the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini powered by the custom-made M1 chip. The 5nm ARM-based chip is equipped with 16 billion transistors, a 16-core neural engine, an eight-core GPU, and an eight-core CPU with four high-performance cores for heavy-duty tasks and four high-efficiency cores for low-priority tasks. India will be also receiving the newly unveiled M1 powered Mac devices. Here is all the information on the pricing of the new Macs for India.

Mac mini with M1 chip

The 8 GB RAM variant of the Mac mini has arrived in India in following variants in SSD storage options such as 25 6GB, 512 GB, 1 TB SSD storage, and 2 TB SSD storage. They are priced at Rs 64,900 (~$874), Rs 84,900 (~$1,143), Rs 1,04,900 (~$1,412), and Rs 1,44,900 (~$1,951), respectively.

Mac mini with M1 chip

The 16 GB RAM variant also comes in four SSD storage versions such as 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. They are priced at Rs 84,900 (~$1,144), Rs 1,04,900 (~$1,412), Rs 1,24,900 (~$1,682), and Rs 1,64,900 (~$2,220), respectively. It comes in a Silver color version only.

MacBook Air with M1 chip  

The 13-inch MacBook Air comes in 8 GB and 16 GB RAM editions. The 8 GB RAM model can be purchased in SSD storage options like 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. They are priced at Rs 92,900 (~$1,251), Rs 1,12,900 (~$1,520), Rs 1,32,900 (~$1,790), and Rs 1,72,900 (~$2,328).

MacBook Air with M1 chip

On the other side, the 16 GB RAM variant comes in SSD editions such  as 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB and they cost 1,12,900 (~$1,520), Rs 1,32,900 (~$1,790), Rs 1,52,900 (~$2,059), and Rs 1,92,900 (~$2,598), respectively. It comes in three colors like Space Gray, Gold, and Silver.

MacBook Pro with M1 chip

The more powerful 13-inch MacBook also comes in 8 GB and 16 GB RAM options. The 8 GB RAM variant with SSD storage choices like 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB are priced at 1,22,900 (~$1,655), Rs 1,42,900 (~$1,924), Rs 1,62,900 (~$2,194), and Rs 2,02,900 (~$2,732), respectively.

MacBook Pro with M1 chip

The 16 GB RAM variant with 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB SSD storage options are priced at 1,42,900 (~$1,924), Rs 1,62,900 (~$2,194), Rs 1,82,900 (~$2,463), and Rs 2,22,900 (~$3,001), respectively. It comes in Space Grey and Silver colors.

 

 

[11.11] Double Eleven Sale: Best Smartphone deals up for grabs

Single’s Day sale is live on popular Chinese retailers like Aliexpress, Gearbest, and Banggood. The users can save a lot by availing of exceptional discounts from the retailers today. Apart from jaw-dropping discounts on smart home products, smartwatches and fitness bands, smart Bulbs, and other lighting solution deals, here are some smartphone deals for you. The users can enjoy the hefty concession on most of the smartphones from Chinese manufacturers.

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Most of the deals are from popular Chinese OEMs such as Huawei, Xiaomi, Redmi, Realme, Vivo, Oppo, and OnePlus. You can choose as per the need:

Best Smartphone Double Eleven Deals

Xiaomi + Redmi + Poco

Xiaomi Redmi 9

It is an ultra-affordable mid-range smartphone for the discount price of $118.00 – 158.00.

  • 6.53 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Mediatek Helio G80 – 32GB + 3GB RAM, 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
  • Quad Rear Camera – 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
  • Front Cmaera – 8MP
  • 5020 mAH battery + 18W Fast Charging

Grab Now ($118.00 – 158.00 $147.50 – 197.50)

Redmi Note 9

It is a premium mid-range product coupled with MediaTek SoC for $231.

  • 6.53 IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • MediaTek Helio G85 – 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
  • Quad Rear Camera – 48 MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
  • Front Camera – 13MP
  • 5020 mAh Battery, 18W charging

Grab Now ( $231 $241)

Redmi Note 9 Pro

It is elder sibling of Redmi Note 9 packing some advacned specifications.

  • 6.67 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Snapdragon 720G, Adreno 618 – 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
  • Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
  • Front Selfie Camera – 16MP
  • 5020 mAH battery with 30 W fast charging
  • Support NFC

Grab Now ($216.84 – 285.31 $201.16 – 264.69)

Poco X3 NFC

It was recently launched by Xiaomi’s sub brand Poco to improve its product catalouge.

  • 6.67 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Snapdragon 732G, Adreno 618 – 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
  • Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP
  • Front Camera – 20MP
  • 5160 mAh battery + 33W Fast Charging
  • Support NFC

Grab Now ($209.00 – 275.00 $230.17 – 302.85)

Other Xiaomi and Redmi Devices on Sale

Realme

Realme 6 Pro

It is another premium device featuring exceptional specifications at affordable prices. It is available for the discount price of $219 – $224.

  • 6.67 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Snapdragon 720G, Adreno 618 – 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM
  • Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 12MP + 8MP + 2MP
  • Front Cmaer9a – 16 + 8 MP
  • 4300 mAh battery, 30W Fast Charging
  • Support NFC

Grab Now ($219.99 – 224.99 $249.32 – 254.99)

Realme 6s

It is gaming edition of Realme 6 series carrying a MediaTek chipset. The smartphone is available for the price of $179.09 – 189.99.

  • 6.5 inch IPS LCD 90Hz, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, Mali-G76 MC4 – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
  • Quad Rear Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
  • Rear – 16MP
  • 4300 mAh battery + 30W charging

Grab Now ($179.09 – 189.99 $199.99 – 212.16)

Realme 6

Realme 6 is standard version offering slight changes in comparison with is above mentioned siblings.

  • 6.5 inch IPS LCD 90Hz, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, Mali-G76 MC4 – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM + 128GB 4GB RAM
  • Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
  • Rear – 16MP
  • 4300 mAh battery + 30W charging

Grab Now ( $169.99 – 194.99 $198.32 – 227.49)

Realme C3

It is an entry-level smartphone availabel at the discount price of $99.

  • 6.5 inch IPS LCD display, 720 x 1560 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Mediatek Helio G70, Mali-G52 2EEMC2 – 32GB + 2GB RAM, 32GB + 3GB RAM, 64GB + 4GB RAM, 64GB + 3GB RAM
  • Dual Rear Camera – 12MP + 2MP
  • Single – 5MP
  • 5000 mAh battery + 10W fast charging

Grab Now ( $99.99 – 114.99  $114.99 – 132.24)

Other Realme Smartphone deals

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord 5G

OnePlus’s latest mid-range smartphone with 5G support is quite popular aroud the globe. You can grab it for the discount price of $369.

  • 6.44 inch Fluid AMOLED, 90HZ refresh rate, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Gorilla Glass 5
  • Snapdragon 765G, Adreno 620 – 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 12GB RAM
  • Quad Rear camera – 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
  • Front Camera – 32 + 8MP
  • 4115 mAh battery + 30W charging
  • Supports NFC

Grab Now ($369.00 – 504.00 $379.54 – 518.40)

OnePlus 8T

It is OnePlus flagship smartphone available at a duscount of 42%.

  • 6.55 inch Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, Gorilla Glass 5.
  • Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650 – 128GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 12GB RAM
  • Quad Rear Camera – 48MP + 16MP + 5MP + 2MP
  • Front – 16MP
  • 4500 mAh battery + 65W

Grab Now ($586.41 – 724.32 $618.39 – 763.82)

(Other OnePlus Smartphones on sale)

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Huawei

Huawei P40 Lite

Huawei smartphones are also on sale to celebrate the Double Eleven Extravaganza. Huawei P40 Lite is a premium mid-range smartphone.

  • 6.4 inch LTPS IPS LCD, 1080 x 2310 pixels
  • Kirin 810, Mai -G52 MP6 GOU – 128GB + 6GB RAM
  • Quad Rear Camera – 48 MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP.
  • Front Camera – 16MP
  • 4200 mAh battery with 40W fast charging
  • Supports NFC

Grab Now ( $223.51 $253.99)

Huawei P30 Lite

It is the predecessor of the P40 Lite smartphone. However, it is available for just $178.

  • 6.15 inch LTPS LCD, 1080 x 2312 pixels
  • Kirin 710, Mali-G51 MP4 GPU – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 6GB RAM
  • Triple Rear Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 2MP
  • Front – 24 MP
  • 3340 mAh battery, non-removable

Grab Now ( $178.21 $228.47)

Huawei Nova 5T

It is a premium smartphone from the Chiense smartphone giant aunched last year. It is avaulable for $291 from AliExpress.

  • 6.26 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels
  • Kirin 980, Mali G76 GPU – 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM
  • Quad-Rear Camera – 48MP + 16MP + 2MP + 2MP
  • Front – 32MP
  • 3750 mAh + 22.5W fast charging
  • Support NFC

Grab Now ( $291.49 $355.47)

(Other Huawei Smartphone Deals)

AliExpress|Gearbest

Umidigi 

Umidigi S5 Pro

The smartphone was launched earlier this year packing Helio G90T chipset.

  •  MediaTek Helio G90T  – 256GB + 6GB RAM
  • 6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED Ultra FullView Display
  • Rear camera – 48MP+16MP+5MP+5MP
  • Front camera – 16MP
  • 4680mAh + 18W fast Charging

Grab Now ($189.99 $249.99)

Umidigi A7 Pro

It is an entry-level smartphone from Umidigi available at a reduced price of $96.

  • 6.3″ FHD+ 19.5:9 Waterdrop Display
  • Rear camera – 16MP+16MP+5MP+5MP
  • Front camera – 16MP
  • 4GB RAM – 64/128GB storage
  •  4150 mAh

Grab Now ($96.91 – 116.30 $119.99 – 143.99)

Blackview

Blackview BV9100

Blackview is a popular rugged smartphone maker. Blackview BV9100 is on sale via Chinese retailers.

  • MediaTek Helio P35, PowerVR GE8320
  • 1300 mAh battery + 30W fast charging
  • Rear Camera 16MP + 2MP | Front 13MP
  • 6.3 inches IPS FHD+ Display (2340 x 1080 Pixels)
  • IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G Certified

Grab Now ( $186.29 – 198.71 $199.79 – 213.11)

Blackview A80

Blackview A80 is an affordable entry-level smartphone offering spectacular specifications.

  • 6.21-inch IPS LCD, 720*1520 pixels
  • 13MP(Sony 258)+2MP+0.3MP+0.3MP
  • 5MP Camera
  • 4200 mAh battery
  • 2GB RAM + 16 GB ROM

Grab Now ( $70.99 – 82.99 $99.39 – 116.19)

(Other Blackview Devices)

AliExpress | Gearbest

This is our guide for the best smartphone deals for Double Eleven sale. Stay Connected with us for more deals!

 

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