SOUNDPEATS H1 with Noise Cancellation raises More than $90k via Kickstarter

-

Oct 15, 2020

In late September, ASUS started recruiting Android 11 beta testers for its 2020 flagship smartphone – Zenfone 7 Pro. Now, almost a month later, the company has begun to roll out the first-ever beta build for selected users. This smartphone has now become the second device from the brand to receive Android 11 beta update after Zenfone 6.

A number of OEMs are running Android 11 beta program for select devices worldwide. Some of them like OnePlus has already begun to seed stable builds. On the other hand, ASUS was one of the last companies to kick start beta initiative in late August starting with Zenfone 6.

Once the company rolled out the first Android 11 beta build for Zenfone 6, it began to recruit testers for Zenfine 7 Pro. Now, the latter device has also started receiving its initial beta build.

According to XDA Developers, the first-ever Android 11 beta build for Zenfone 7 Pro comes with build number 30.04.31.30 and weighs around 1.1GB in size.

As per the changelog, in addition to Android 11-specific features, the update also brings revamped Mobile Manager, Contacts, Phone, File Manager, Calculator, Clock, Gallery, Weather, Sound recorder, Settings, Data Transfer, and Local backup apps. Further, the update also removes screenshot option from the power menu.

Having said that, ASUS is yet to announce Android 11 eligible devices. Also, it is not sure when it will roll out stable builds for Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7 Pro.

ZMI’s 50W multifunctional power bank features an HDMI interface and USB Hub

By

-

Oct 15, 2020

Apart from the No. 20 Mobile Power bank Pro, Purpods and Purpods Pro, ZMI also launched a 50W multifunctional mobile power bank equipped with an HDMI interface. The device carries a price tag of ¥299 yuan (~$44).

Editor’s Pick: Carl Pei leaves OnePlus; reported to be starting his own venture

The ZMI multi-function mobile power bank supports a charging rate of up to 50W. It takes 50 minutes to fully charge the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. It equally has a battery capacity of 10000mAh which is enough to charge a notebook.

The power bank supports two-way USB-C fast charging and perhaps, a major highlight is the USB Hub function which it features. The gadget supports USB-3.0 expansion and HDMI expansion interface which supports 4K video output.

ZMI’s 10000mAh multifunctional HDMI power bank will go on sale on October 21st.

Leak reveals all there is to know about the Honor 10X Lite

By

Habeeb Onawole

-

Oct 15, 2020

Honor is expected to announce a new smartphone in Europe which has been reported will launch as the Honor 10X Lite. Ahead of the announcement, a leak has revealed all there is to know about the upcoming mid-range device.

The Honor 10X Lite will have a hole in the middle of the display as shown in the image above. The panel is an LCD that measures 6.67-inches and has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 reports Winfuture.de.

It is no news that Huawei’s woes are also affecting its Honor subsidiary and it reflects on the Honor 10X Lite as it comes with the already overused Kirin 710A processor. There is 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage which can be expanded.

The back of the phone is home to four cameras – a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor.

Honor has included a 5000mAh battery in the device which should last up to two days and a 22.5W charger should let you refill it in 80 minutes. For connectivity, users get Bluetooth 5.1 and surprisingly just 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. There is no mention of NFC but there is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a USB-C port, and an audio jack.

The Honor 10X Lite runs Android 10 with Magic UI 3.1 on top. It also runs Huawei Mobile Services and not Google Mobile services, so you get Huawei’s AppGallery instead of the Play Store.

The phone will be available in black and green and will cost about €200.

Xiaomi launches the Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2C for Rs. 2499 ($34)

By

-

Oct 15, 2020

Just as promised, Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C in India. The headset is a cheaper version of the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 which was earlier launched in India. It comes with some trimmed down specs.

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C brings support for Bluetooth 5.0, dual microphones for environmental noise cancellation (ENC) during calls. The basic version has the same 14.2mm drivers, but only comes with AAC codec and not the LDHC Hi-Res audio codec that is available in the standard version.

Each of the earbuds feature a semi-in-ear design to fit your ear canal, making it comfortable to wear and doesn’t fall off easily. Each headset weighs just 4.7 grams which the carry case weighs 48 grams.

Editor’s Pick: Carl Pei leaves OnePlus; reported to be starting his own venture

The Mi TWS Earphones 2C also features support for automatic connection with phones running MIUI after removing the headset from the charging case. The earbuds offer up to 5 hours of standalone battery life and a total battery life of 20 hours with the case. The case charges via USB Type-C and will be fully charged in 1.5 hours. It also comes with touch controls for volume and track change as well as infrared sensor for intelligent wear detection so it automatically pauses when you remove them.

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C will retail for Rs. 2499 ($34) and will be sold on Flipkart, mi.com and other retail stores. The earbuds will be available in White colour only.

iPhone 11 Pro & iPhone 11 Pro Max discontinued in India & other regions

By

-

Oct 15, 2020

Apple announced iPhone 12 series consisting of four models namely iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max respectively. Like previous years, the company discontinued last year’s high-end Pro models (iPhone 11 Pro & iPhone 11 Pro Max) replacing them with this year’s models in most of the regions. For two years in a row, even India has been added in the list of those countries

When Apple announced iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max in 2018, it discontinued iPhone X in many countries, however, India was not one of them. But when the Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone Pro Max in 2019, it discontinued its predecessors in the country.

Similarly, in 2020, the company has discontinued last year’s iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max after the announcement of iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. However, the cheaper iPhone 11 and iPhone XR will be still available for purchase from all the official channels.

That said, although iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max has been removed from Apple online store in India, interested customers can still buy it from other resellers at discounted price ahead of Diwali festive season till stock lasts.

(Via)

Coolpad Cool 6 with an impressive pop-up camera design launched in India

By

-

Oct 15, 2020

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Coolpad group recently teased the impending launch of a new smartphone shown to bear the moniker Cool 6 via Amazon in India. The Coolpad Cool 6 has indeed been launched in India. the device takes over the rein from the Cool 5 smartphone that was launched last year.

The Coolpad Cool 6 features a 6.53-inch notch-free display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels, 19:5:9 aspect ratio and 93.07% screen-to-body ratio. The phone is powered by MediaTek Helio P70 Octa-Core processor. The processor utilises the 12nm process and consists of four 2.1GHz Cortex A73 and four 2GHz Cortex A53 CPU cores. The graphics is powered by a 900MHz ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU

The chipset backed by 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM on the higher variant. There is a 4GB RAM variant and for storage, the phone comes in 64GB and 128GB storage options. The storage is expandable up to 256GB via microSD.

For optics, Coolpad Cool 6 packs a 48MP main camera teaming up with a 2MP depth and 2MP macro cameras. The front camera is a pop-up shooter housing a 21MP AI selfie camera.

The Cool 6 packs a rear-mounted fingerprint reader and utilises dual SIM cards (nano SIMs). The phone runs on Android 10-based Cool UI and has a 3.5mm audio jack onboard. Other connectivity options include; Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS/GLONASS and USB Type-C. Under the hood is a decent 4000mAh battery.

The Coolpad Cool 6 comes in Blue and Silver colours and is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version. The high-end 6GB + 128GB version will retail for Rs. 12,999. The phone will be available from Amazon.in. The company also indicated plans to launch another model in December this year.

ZMI No. 20 Powerbank Pro with a 25000mAh capacity, up to 120W output launched

By

-

Oct 15, 2020

ZMI has launched the No. 20 Mobile Power bank, a successor to the ZMI No. 10 Mobile power bank which was launched towards the end of 2016. In August this year, ZMI released a second-gen No. 10 power bank with a 45W power rating. ZMI No. 20 Power bank arrives with a bumped up power rating of 65W which is suitable for charging notebook PCs.

The No. 20 mobile power bank comes with a large capacity of 25,000mAh and supports 120W output. This makes the power bank the only one globally which supports 120W fast charge rating. The Mi 10 Pro Extreme Commemorative Edition also happens to be the only device with such rating. ZMI equally touts the big battery as capable of charging the iPhone SE 2020 from zero to full charge eight solid times and the MacBook Pro 1.3 times.

Editor’s Pick: Carl Pei leaves OnePlus; reported to be starting his own venture

In terms of the interface, the power bank comes with two USB-C interfaces. While one of the ports support 100W output, the second USB-C port is static at 45W output. At the same time, it supports 65W self-charging and can be filled within 2 hours if it goes flat.

The new ZMI No. 20 Mobile Power Bank Pro is priced at 399 yuan ($59). There is no word yet on when it will go on sale.

HUAWEI AI Speaker 2 Nebula White will go on sale 6 months after its announcement

By

-

Oct 15, 2020

Back in late April, HUAWEI AI Speaker 2 was announced alongside many other products at the HUAWEI nova7 series launch event. This speaker was unveiled in two colors namely Space Black and Nebula White. Now, the latter version will be finally going on sale for the first time on November 1 while its pre-orders have opened today.

The HUAWEI AI Speaker 2 is being sold by the company since May in only Space Black color. But now, after 6 months, it will be available in Nebula White color version. That said, the smart speaker is still limited to China as it is powered by Huawei’s own Xiaoyi voice assistant.

It could have debuted in global markets with either Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa like the recently launched Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Art aka Mi Smart Speaker in India. But due to the US ban, the company did not have a chance to partner with the said American companies.

Having said that, the HUAWEI AI Speaker 2 comes in two variants – with and without battery. It features 2.25-inch 10W main speaker with two bass units powered by HUAWEI Sound technology. On the connectivity front, it includes 2.4GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC.

Like most smart speakers out there, it also comes with four capacitive buttons for volume up / down, mute, and multi-function. Last but not least, the battery (3,900mAh) version is priced at 399 yuan ($59), whereas the non-battery version only costs 299 yuan ($44).

OnePlus 8T launches in China with cheaper price tag of ¥ 3399($505), availability and offer details inside

By

Balaji S

-

Oct 15, 2020

After launching the device globally yesterday, OnePlus is back in China with the OnePlus 8T launch. However, the device is much cheaper than other regions and it starts as low as 3399 yuan($505).

OnePlus 8T China – Storage variants, and Price

Just like other regions, the new OnePlus 8T in China is available in two variants- 8GB RAM,128GB storage and 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage. It comes in two colors – Aquamarine Green, and Lunar Silver options. The price details are as follows:

Variant	Price(in Chinese Yuan)
8GB RAM, 128GB Storage	3399
12GB RAM, 256GB Storage	3699

OnePlus 8T China – Availability

The OnePlus 8T will be available to purchase on OnePlus China’s official website and other e-commerce partners. First off, Pre-orders begin October 15(today) from 15:00 China time. As per the official website, shipments in China will start on October 19.

OnePlus will also hold a pop-up event, just like it does around the globe, in China. On October 17, from 11:30-18:00 China time, users can get early access to the OnePlus 8T. The device will also be bundled with a gift package worth of 700 yuan at the event. Pop-up events will be held in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Nanjing, Wuhan, and Kunming.

In addition to the official website, the device will be available on other stores like JD Home, Jingdong, T-Mall, Huantai Mall(collaboration of Oppo, Realme, and OnePlus), and more. The sales will start on October 19, at 10:00 China time, both offline and online.

Editor’s Pick: OnePlus launches the OnePlus Buds Z TWS earbuds with 10mm drivers, ENC, 20hrs playback

Offers

OnePlus is offering a Trade-in program on its Official website. Trade-in gives options for users to exchange old smartphones for OnePlus 8T. And, the maximum Trade-in value you can get is up to 1500 yuan on the OnePlus website. There is a no-cost EMI option for a 12-month period. And for those who pre-book the device, OnePlus is giving a six-month screen-replacement as a compliment on its official website.

OnePlus 8T specifications

OnePlus 8T features a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon 865 SoC, 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor-equipped quad-cameras, 16MP Sony IMX471 front camera, 4,500mAh battery with 65W Warp charging, SA/NSA 5G, WiFi-6, Bluetooth 5.1. It runs OxygenOS11 based on Android 11 out of the box.

Up Next: OnePlus 8T official cases lineup gets a new Quantum Bumper Special Edition

Amazfit Bip U smartwatch launched in India, priced at 3,499 INR ($47)

By

-

Oct 15, 2020

Amazfit has just launched the Bip U smartwatch in India earlier today (15th October 2020). The new smartwatch will go on sale on 16th October 2020 and will be available through the company’s official website and Amazon India and is priced at 3,499 INR (roughly 47 US Dollars).

The new wearable is one of the latest members of the Bip series that arrives with Huami PAI, which tracks your health and physical fitness overall. It offers up to 9 days worth of battery life in a single full charge and also has a sleep tracking feature. The Amazfit Bip U sports a color display and has 5ATM water resistance as well. The display is 1.43 inch panel with 302 x 302px resolution and 2.5D glass with anti fingerprint coating.

Under the hood, a 230mAh battery powers the device, and for connectivity, it offers Bluetooth 5.0 for both Android and iOS smartphones. The new smartwatch also arrives with 50 watch faces, including animated ones, with four being pre loaded onto the device by default. Additional one can be downloaded through the company’s companion Zepp application. The wearable also displays relevant information like time, weather, and heart rate, with users also being given an option to customize the home screen as well.

Furthermore, the Amazfit Bip U supports over 60 different sports mode and an ipgraded biological optical tracking sensor that can even measure users’ blood oxygen levels during deep sleep, light sleep, REM, and even when awake. To measure heart rate, it houses the proprietary BioTracker PPG biological optical sensor while another highlighting feature is its ability to record menstrual and ovulation periods for female users.

ZMI Purpods and Purpods Pro launched with ANC for just 399 Yuan ($60)

By

-

Oct 15, 2020

Earlier today (15th October 2020), ZMI launched its first series of truly wireless earbuds during its launch conference. The launch included the Purpods and Purpods Pro, both of which are available for lucrative prices.

Between the two, the ZMI Purpods Pro is the higher end variant and features the popular active noise cancelation feature that many expensive earbuds generally feature like the AirPods Pro. The earbuds feature dual ANC that offers up to 35dB noise reduction that enables users to better block the surrounding sound in their environment. This function is supplemented by three microphones, which also makes calls more clearer.

Furthermore, the new earbuds also use EQsmart adaptive technology that adjusts the volume according to the sound levels in the users’ surroundings. It even has a low latency mode for mobile gamers. With noise reduction on, the battery on the Purpods Pro lasts up to 8 hours and 10 hours with the feature turned off. Through its charging case, the maximum battery life is about 32 hours, and it also supports fast charging with up to 50 percent of the charge being delivered in just a 15 minute top up.

For controls, the Purpods Pro sports pressure sensitive buttons that enable its various functions. The hearables support Bluetooth 5.2, alongside wireless charging, has IPX4 waterproof rating, and also arrives with the XiaoAI voice assistant built in for voice controls. The most notable difference between the Purpods Pro and the base variant is the lack of active noise cancelation on the latter. The Pro variant is priced at 399 Yuan (roughly 60 US Dollars), while the base Purpods are priced at 199 Yuan (roughly 30 US Dollars).

iPhone 12/12 Mini feature 4GB RAM while iPhone 12 Pro/12 Pro Max come with 6GB RAM

By

-

Oct 15, 2020

Last month, after the launch of iPad Air 4th Generation, iPad 8th Generation, Apple Watch Series 6, and Apple Watch SE at the “Time Flies” event, AnTuTu Benchmark suggested iPhone 12 Pro Max will come with 6GB RAM. Now, as the latest iPhones are official, the amount of RAM present in all the four iPhone 12 models are out.

According to the popular Chinese benchmarking platform AnTuTu, the newly launched iPhone 12 Pro is the first-ever iPhone to feature 6GB RAM. On the other hand, the regular iPhone 12 comes with 4GB RAM. Although the company has yet to come across any benchmark test of iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Mini, it does speculate them to have the same 6GB RAM and 4GB RAM as their counterparts.

On the other hand, MacRumors has confirmed that indeed both iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max feature 6GB RAM while iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini sport 4GB RAM. The publication has discovered this information from plist files in Xcode 12.1 beta.

That means unlike last year, the 2020 iPhone Pro models come with more RAM than the standard versions. In case you are not aware of, the entire 2019 iPhone 11 lineup – iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max feature only 4GB RAM.

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition announced, Pre Orders start November 4

By

-

Oct 15, 2020

The OnePlus 8T has just recently been announced and is the company’s latest flagship model. However, the company is known to offer its flagships in special editions, with the new device arriving in a Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition variant.

OnePlus has partnered up with CD Projekt Red, the game studio behind the highly anticipated upcoming title, Cyberpunk 2077. Unfortunately, the company has only revealed a small teaser trailer for the special limited edition OnePlus 8T smartphone, and we have no idea what the device will actually look like at the moment. However, considering various other Cyberpunk 2077 themed product launches, we can expect yellow hues with angular designs and other bright neon colors to go along with the video game’s futuristic aesthetic.

Looking at the teaser trailer, we only see the front of the device as it is seen receiving a call. So, we can also expect to see a small easter egg within the game regarding the device. But, that is just speculation, so take it with a pinch of salt. Notably, the device will be available for pre-orders starting from 4th November 2020, just two weeks prior to Cyberpunk 2077’s launch date. The game is arriving on all major platforms like Xbox, Playstation, and PC and has already garnered a huge amount of hype.

Xiaomi to build an Intelligent Factory capable of making 10 million smartphones annually

By

-

Oct 15, 2020

Xiaomi is planning on building a new next generation intelligent factory. This factory will be completely unmanned and automated and will be tasked with producing over 10 million smartphones every year.

Xiaomi Smart Factory Yizhuang Beijing Featured — Xiaomi Smart Factory in Yizhuang, Beijing

According to a ChinaDaily report, the move from the Chinese tech giant arrives as it further invests in the high end market and is “honing” its skills in smart manufacturing. Lei Jun, the CEO and Founder of the company stated that the new target has been fixed after Xiaomi’s first smart factory completed six months of operations in Yizhuang, Beijing. It is spread over 1,600 square meters, with the facility housing an autonomous production line that can produce over 1 million premium smartphones every year.

Unfortunately, the senior executive refrained from divulging the location for the new factory. According to Lei Jun, “With China facing a complicated international business environment, smart manufacturing is the way forward for enterprises. Through independent innovation, Xiaomi hopes to popularize industrial robots and reduce manufacturing costs to one-tenth of the present level.” To reach this goal, the company is also heavily investing in research and development of its core technologies and has even set up an investment fund in over 70 companies related to intelligent equipment, semiconductors, and raw materials.

The founder stated that “We have spent 10 billion yuan (roughly $1.48 billion) on research and development since the beginning of this year and we will increase it by a certain percentage in the subsequent years.” Further adding that “Xiaomi will continue to expand its footprint in the overseas markets. We plan to gain a lead in the European market over the next three to five years, and in more developed countries in the future.”

Meizu Buds launched in India for an introductory price of ₹2,799 ($38)

By