One of the products expected to launch at today’s OnePlus event is the OnePlus Watch but that didn’t happen. The device was certified by the IMDA in August, and last month, a leak revealed the smartwatch will have a round dial. While it didn’t launch today, OnePlus has confirmed that a smartwatch is indeed coming.
A tweet by the OnePlus India account shows the sketch for a wearable that was made back in 2015, revealing that OnePlus has actually been planning it for a while.
The tweet has the caption “More things are coming to the OnePlus ecosystem. It’s just a matter of time”. The second sentence also hints at the coming of a OnePlus timepiece.
There is no info on when the smartwatch will arrive, and if you were to ask us, we do not think it will arrive this year. We believe OnePlus may want to unveil such an important product alongside a flagship device such as the OnePlus 9 or OnePlus 9 Pro. Nevertheless, this is just speculation and we anticipate its arrival.
The LG G8X launched last year as LG’s flagship for the second half. The Snapdragon 855-powered phone which comes with a dual-screen accessory launched for INR 49,999 (~$682) in India. When Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale begins later this week, it will sell for less than half the launch price. If you plan to pick it up, there is something you should know.
The official LG India Twitter account revealed in a tweet that the LG G8X will not come with a charger or adapter in the box during the festive sale. The tweet was a reply to an inquiry by Tech YouTuber, C4ETech, who asked for confirmation on the reports about the phone not shipping with a charger.
Thank you for writing to us. The product LG G8X mobile does not come with a charger/adapter during the festive sale on Flipkart. You need to buy it separately by visiting the nearest LG service center. The product is genuine and original. It’s not refurbished material.
LG says users will have to purchase a charger separately at an LG service center. It also clarified that the phone is new and not refurbished even though it lacks a charger.
It is surprising that the phone isn’t shipping with a charger since that was not the case when it launched last year. The device is currently listed on Flipkart for INR 54,990 (~$750) but when the sales begin on October 16, the device will sell for INR 19,999 (~$273) with the Dual Screen accessory in the box.
The LG G8X has a 6.4-inch OLED FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The Snapdragon 855 processor is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage.
There is a 32MP camera in front for selfies while the back which is covered with Gorilla Glass 5 has a 12MP primary camera + 13MP ultrawide angle camera setup. There is an in-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers with 3D surround sound, and Hi-Fi Quad DAC. It also has NFC, an IP68 rating, and a 4000mAh battery with support for 21W fast charging, Quick Charge 4.0, and 9W wireless charging.
For INR 19,999, the LG G8X seems like a really good deal with all it has to offer and you should be able to get a supported wired charger for under INR 2000 (~$27).
AnTuTu, a benchmarking application, has released a ranking of best price-to-performance smartphones for September 2020. The charts are divided based on the price segment and value for money score is given accordingly. So, devices like Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi 10X 5G, iQOO 3, and 5 Pro top the charts in their own categories.
First, the AnTuTu report has a few pre-requisites and standards to make the list. The test is calculated using the V8 version of the AnTuTu app. Besides, it has prepared the ranking charts by dividing the “Performance score” by “Current Price”(in China). Also, the pre-requisite for the device is it must make it to the overall AnTuTu performance ranking. The report also says that if the device doesn’t make it to the performance list, or if its current availability is doubtful, it won’t make it to the list.
1. Low budget category- 0 to 1499 yuan($0-$223)
Begining the list is a budget category of devices whose range is between 0-1499 yuan($0-223). As per the AnTuTu report, Redmi Note 8 Pro 6GB/64GB tops the chart. It is selling for 1099 yuan in China and scores a 284,641 on AnTuTu. Hence, it gets a value for money score of 259. It is followed by Redmi 9, Redmi 10X 4G, Honor Play 4T Pro, Redmi K30, Realme V5 5G, and Vivo Y5s.
Factors like Price, and features like copper-cooling, 64MP camera, MediaTek Helio G90T on Redmi Note 8 Pro, and FHD display, MediaTek Helio G80 has reportedly made them popular. And topple the likes of more powerful Redmi 10X 4G, and Realme V5.
2. Budget category 1500-1999 yuan($223-$297)
This list is again dominated by Redmi devices with Redmi 10X 5G, K30 Ultra, K30 5G captured the first three spots. Accordingly, their score is 250, 240.9, and 202.9 respectively. The list also has other entrants like iQOO Z1x, Honor X10, Redmi K30i 5G, Honor 9X, Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G, Vivo Y70s, OPPO A92s.
3. Mid-range category 2000-2999 yuan($297-$446)
As we move to the higher price segments, competitors like iQOO, Realme come to squeeze Redmi that is dominant in budget range. The iQOO’s Z1 and Neo 3 grab the top two spots with scores 233.2, and 216 respectively. Also, MediaTek’s Dimensity SoC dominates the scene with the Dimensity 1000 devices acquiring substantial positions. The list has other entrants like Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi 10X Pro 5G, Honor 20 Pro, Huawei nova6 5G, Honor Play4 Pro, and Honor 30S, and Huawei nova7 SE.
As we climb up to the flagship territory, Qualcomm Snapdragon devices start to shake the charts. This category has iQOO 3 topping the chart with a score of 181.0. It is followed by Oppo Ace 2, and Black Shark 3 with scores of 178.4, and 176.3. Interestingly, Black Shark 3 captures the third spot, while Aus’s ROG 3 is pushed down to last. Besides, all of the devices have Snapdragon 8 series of SoCs, faster UFS memory, faster charging, and higher MP cameras. Hence, the value for money hovers a bit less and it will probably boil down to the UI that a user prefers.
Finally, the premium flagship is once more dominated by iQOO. This time it’s the iQOO 5 Pro. It’s 8GB/256GB variant topped the chart with a score of 132.0. It is followed by Xiaomi’s Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition (Ultra) and Mi 10 Pro smartphones with scores of 119.9, and 119.2 respectively.
The list has other entrants from Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus but Samsung’s Galaxy S20 and S20+ surprisingly occupy the last two places.
OnePlus Nord, which launched back in July, gets a new color variant today. OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus Nord ‘Gray Ash’ edition alongside the OnePlus 8T. The new variant, however, will be available only in one storage option.
OnePlus Nord Gray Ash – Pricing, Availability(India, UK)
The new ‘Gray Ash’ special edition of the OnePlus Nord is available only in 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage. As for the price, it starts at ₹29,999 in India, GBP 469 in UK, and EUR 499 in Europe. It will be available from October 16 at 0:00 IST in India, and October 15 at 0:00 am BST in the UK.
Talking about the color, the new Gray Ash gives a subtle finish to the rear of the OnePlus Nord. The Gray Ash is, however, less intense compared to the company’s Gray Onyx color. From the official images, the rear glass looks like it has a more matte finish than the glossy paint job found on Blue Marble and Gray Onyx variants.
OnePlus Nord Specifications
That said, the rest of the device is identical. Its base variant 6GB/64GB variant starts at ₹24,999 exclusively for India. But the other 8GB/128GB, and 12GB/256GB storage variants are available both in Europe and India. It features a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display, Snapdragon 765 5G SoC, 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor-equipped quad rear camera, and a 32MP Sony IMX616 sensor-equipped dual-selfie cameras. The device is backed by a 4,115mAh battery with support for Warp Charge 30T(30W) fast charging.
Apple yesterday took the wraps off the iPhone 12 series which is made up of four different models – iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. As usual, the iPhone 12 models have continued to generate mixed reactions in the industry. It is not common for you to see a review of another brand’s product from a viral brand exec bu when it is Apple, expect anything.
Redmi’s product director Wang Teng Thomas shared its thoughts about the iPhone 12 models. While his opinion is entirely personal, they could sway a few buyers. The Xiaomi exec extolled the iPhone 12 as having the largest upgrade out of the four models. This is in comparison to the iPhone 11. Apple utilised an OLED screen for the 12 and 12 mini. The models also come with 5G connectivity and A14 Bionic chipset. Mr Wang believes the iPhone 12 will see the most sales over time.
On the other hand, he opined that the iPhone 12 Pro upgrade isn’t worth the price and gave a prediction that it may be the worst-selling model among the lot.
The iPhone 12 mini comes with a 5.4-inch screen while the iPhone 12 has a 6.1-inch screen. The iPhone 12 Pro utilises a 6.1-inch display and the iPhone 12 Pro Max packs a 6.7-inch screen. The major highlight of the iPhone 12 series is definitely the 5G connectivity onboard. Some may also find the shift from LCD to OLED panel on the base models fascinating.
Alongside the OnePlus 8T, the company has launched an affordable Truly Wireless Earbuds, OnePlus Buds Z. Starting at $43.5(₹3,190) in India, the earbuds offer 10mm drivers, IP55 rating, and more.
Credit: OnePlus
OnePlus Buds Z Pricing, Availability, and release date
The OnePlus Buds Z will be available as early access in India on October 15, at 0:00 IST. And, it will go for sale on the OnePlus website and Amazon starting November 2 in the USA, Canada, and November 4 in the UK. The special edition will be available sometime in November 2020. It’s price details are below:
USA- $45.99
India-$43.50(₹3,190)
Canada-$69.99
UK-£55
Design
Design-wise, the Buds Z has a seashell design with polished CD patterns. It has an in-ear design angled earbuds with silicone ear tips. The charging case has a bit cylindrical design and it comes in Grey, White colors, and a special Steven Harrington Edition. The weight of each bud is 4.35g and the charging case is 40g.
Audio
Talking about audio, OnePlus Buds Z has a 10mm driver unit for punchier bass. It also has Dolby Atmos support that features bass boost, and dynamic 3D stereo audio. However, the Dolby Atmos works only on OnePlus 7/7 Pro, 7T/7T Pro, and 8/8 Pro/8T. Next, the Buds Z features ENC(Environmental Noise Cancellation) but lacks ANC that is on its higher-priced sibling. It also supports Dirac Audio Digital Technology, and Panoramic sound fidelity to aid 3D stereo.
OnePlus claims a 20hrs of playback time with earbuds and the charging case combined. This means you get about 5hrs with each bud and extra 15hrs with the case. However, OnePlus says this is subject to keeping the volume 1/3 of max and playing it in AAC mode.
The company says the earbuds supports fast charging and a 10-minute charge gives up to 3hrs playback. However, the 3hrs is a combination of earbuds and case which means the earbuds will give about 1.5hrs playback. Also, it requires a minimum of 5V~0.6A charger and a Type-C cable.
Other features
OnePlus Buds Z has Other features like IP55 rating for water and sweat resistance, 2-microphones, touch controls, Quick Pair, Quick Switch, ultra-low latency mode of 103ms, access to Google Assistant, and more. Here, the latency mode works only with Fnatic mode on OnePlus 6,7,8 series, and Nord devices. Also, Quick pair lets you automatically connect to devices on opening the case. It also has a “HeyMelody” app feature that tells the status and of the buds. You can also customize the tap functions in the app.
Riding on the success of the OnePlus 8 series models that were released earlier this year, OnePlus has officially announced the OnePlus 8T 5G in a virtual event held today. The premium flagship model promises a host of topnotch features but less improvement compared to previous models in the T series.
First, the model wasn’t upgraded to the Snapdragon 865+ chipset as used to be the case but retains the Snapdragon 865 chipset just like we earlier reported. The Snapdragon 865 is the same chipset utilised on the OnePlus 8 and it teams up with a Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System, which enables staggering multi-gigabit 5G connectivity, professional-quality photography at Gigapixel speeds, desktop-level gaming with ultra-realistic graphics, and intuitive AI experiences. The processor also brings support for dual-mode NSA + SA 5G and Wi-Fi 6 enabling faster, more reliable data speeds.
The processor is paired with 8GB / 12GB RAM while there are 128GB and 256GB of UFS 3.1 flash storage options.
Next, we take a look at the OnePlus 8T 5G display. The flagship device packs a 6.55-inch Fluid 2.5D flexible AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Just Noticeable Color Difference (JNCD) of around 0.3, a peak brightness of up to 1,100 nits and 8,192 levels of brightness. The display is the first flat 120Hz display ever to earn an A+ rating from DisplayMate.
For photography, the OnePlus 8T 5G features a robust and versatile camera kit designed to efficiently capture any and every moment in crisp detail. The packs a quad-camera system at the rear which includes a 48MP main camera with optical image stabilization, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and dedicated macro and monochrome lenses, letting users enjoy studio-level photography on the go. There is equally a 123-degree ultra-wide lens on the OnePlus 8T 5G which provides a new perspective for framing shots so users can confidently capture vast landscapes, expansive architecture and other wide-angle subjects in full view. The camera also comes with an improved Nightscape mode. The new Video Portrait mode produces vivid clips with a natural bokeh effect based on improved AI, accurately detecting and analyzing human subjects and blurring out the background.
The OP8T packs a 4500mAh battery but this time around instead of one cell, it is split to two different cells for better heat dissipation. The device comes with the company’s proprietary Warp Charge 65 which is OnePlus’ most advanced charging solution ever. For reference, the charger can deliver up to 60% charge in just 15 minutes. The battery can charge from zero to full charge in just 39 minutes. The phone tags along 12 temperature sensors as well as an extra encryption chip in the adapter and cable, to keep charging temperatures at a comfortable level while operating at a peak output of 65W.
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For the interface, the OnePlus 8T 5G arrives as the first smartphone apart from Google Pixel models to run Android 11 OS out of the box. The device runs on Oxygen OS 11 based on Android 11. The OxygenOS 11 delivers an improved layout, bold design and useful features that make one-handed operation easier and more intuitive. There is also an improvement to the Always On Display (AOD), improved one-handed gesture controls, Zen Mode 2.0 and several other improvements on the software side.
OnePlus 8T 5G Price and Availability
Here are the prices of the OnePlus 8T 5G
8+128GB- ₹42,999 / €599 / £549 [Not for US]
12+256GB- ₹45,999 / $749 / €699 / £649
The device comes in Aquamarine Green & Lunar Silver options. Avl. Starting 16 & 17th October in India. It will be available for early access at 12 am on 16 October for Amazon Prime members on Amazon.in and OnePlus Red Cable Club members on oneplus.in and OnePlus Store app. Open sales for the OnePlus 8T 5G begins on 17 October across Amazon.in, oneplus.in, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus exclusive offline stores and partner outlets.
Televisions have become one of the main source of entertainment during the pandemic. This resulted in the increase of TV shipments after a very long time. OLED TVs in particular also witnessed growth in shipments despite the forecast was lowered earlier this year, according to a report by Omdia.
OMDIA (formerly IHS Markit) is a research firm similar to Counterpoint Research and IDC to name a few. Back in April, the firm predicted that OLED TV shipments will be 3.5 million units in 2020. An earlier report by the same company forecasted 4.5 million and at the end of last year, it predicted 5.5 million units.
But now, it says the OLED TV shipments will only reach 3.3 million units, which is still 10% more than in 2019. Also, the company predicts that shipments will reach 1.2 million units in the last quarter of 2020 and 1.04 million units in Q1 2021. According to the firm, the Q4 2020 shipments will be 30% compared to Q4 2019.
That’s not all, as per OMDIA, OLED TV shipments may reach 9 million units in 2024. Above all, the overall shipments have finally crossed 10 million units in September (10.32 million units) since LG launched the first commercial OLED TV in 2013.
Currently, a total of 19 brands offer OLED televisions. This number is expected to grow in the coming years. Last but not least, LG Display is the dominant OLED panel supplier in the world.
OnePlus announced a number of accessories today and among them is a new power bank, which marks their return to that product category after a 5-year hiatus. There is also the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition.
OnePlus Powerbank
The first OnePlus Power Bank was released in 2015. It has taken OnePlus 5 years to launch another one.
The new OnePlus Powerbank comes with a new design and new features. The battery capacity is still 10000mAh but it now supports 18W fast charging. OnePlus says it will automatically detect the fast charging technology supported by your device, so as to adjust power output accordingly.
There is also a low-current mode that can be turned on by double-pressing the power button. This mode is used for charging low-power devices such as fitness trackers and Bluetooth headsets. The power bank has two USB-A output ports and a USB-C port. On the side is a round power button.
The power bank comes in Blue and Green colorways and ships with a 2-in-1 charging cable that has both a MicroUSB and USB-C end. The price tag for the new OnePlus Power Bank is INR 1,299 (~$18) and it will be available for purchase on OnePlus.in and OnePlus Store app starting tomorrow. It will go on sale on Amazon, Flipkart, and OnePlus offline stores on October 16.
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition
The Bullets Wireless Z released earlier this year now gets a new version called Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition. Available in Reverb Red and Bass Blue, OnePlus has made some design changes alongside re-engineering it for richer vocals and deeper, cleaner bass.
The most noticeable change is the in-line remote. The image below shows the in-line remote for the Bass Edition on the left and that of the standard edition on the right.
Just like the standard edition, this also supports fast charging, so a 10-minute charge will provide 10 hours of playback. However, battery life is now 17 hours. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition also has a lower latency mode of 100ms as against the 110ms of the standard edition.
The OnePlus Bullets Z Bass Edition will sell for INR 1,999 (~$27). Limited sales for the earphones will begin on OnePlus.in and the OnePlus Store app tomorrow, October 15. Amazon India, Flipkart, and OnePlus exclusive offline stores will also have limited sales on October 16. It will then be available for purchase across online and offline stores on November 2.
OnePlus 8 Pro comes with a robust spec-sheet that offers excellent performance, supporting high-end games and decent usage. With versatile charging options and sleek design, this smartphone caters to various consumer needs. This device is available for sale with a whopping $100 discount on Giztop and can be availed by just adding a coupon code.
OnePlus 8 Pro runs on Android v10 (Q) OS to let users enjoy the latest functions and layout. Furthermore, this phone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and powered by a 2.84GHz Octa-core Kryo 585 processor set up with 2.84GHz Single-core, 2.42GHz, Tri-core, and 1.8GHz Quad-core. It’s Adreno 650 GPU and 8GB RAM offers seamless gaming and multitasking experience. OnePlus 8 Pro comes in a variant of 128GB and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage, with the latter having 12GB RAM.
OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone boasts a 6.78-inch 120Hz Fluid QHD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440x3168p and 513 ppi. Featuring an aspect ratio of 19.8:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.36%, this smartphone offers an immersive viewing experience. The display features a sturdy Corning Gorilla Glass panel to prevent physical damage.
As for the camera, the OnePlus 8 Pro features a 16MP f/2.45 primary camera with an Exmor RS sensor and screen flash for snapping sharp selfies and video calls. The rear has a 48+48+8+5MP camera consisting of an f/1.78 main lens with an Exmor-RS CMOS sensor, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, f/2.44 telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and f/2.4 lens, respectively. For the power capacity, this smartphone features a 4510mAh Li-ion battery that can last throughout the day. Offering wireless charging along with Wrap Fast Charging technology, this device provides versatile charging options and can power up 50% of the battery within 30 minutes.
Enhanced with a host of features, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a power-packed smartphone covering most of the sought after specifications. This device is on sale on Giztop with over $100 discount. Interested readers can simply add “OP8PRO” to avail this offer. The deal is available for both European and global versions and valid till 20th October.
LG has a beauty product division called Pra.L. Products under the line include an ultrasonic cleanser for the face, a derma LED mask, and a galvanic ion booster. Now, it has announced a new product called MediHair which is practically a helmet that helps with hair growth.
The LG Pra.L MediHair uses what is called Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) to stimulate hair growth. It does this with the aid of 146 lasers and 104 LED lights which stimulate the stem cells responsible for hair growth and thus slows down baldness. The press release by LG says the LED lights are concentrated where hair loss mostly occurs which is the crown and the front of the head.
LLLT has been approved by the FDA as a treatment for Androgenetic alopecia which is popularly known as male-pattern baldness. LG claims that a clinical study carried out by the Seoul National University Hospital found out that using LG Pra.L MediHair three times a week for 16 weeks does improve hair density and thickness.
There are three main operational modes – a Total Care mode that treats the entire scalp, a Front Care mode that focuses on just the front, and a Top Care mode that focuses on the crown. LG says there is a My Care mode that uses sensors to detect the areas to focus on if the user is not sure which mode to choose.
MediaHair also hs a wear detection sensor that ensures the user wears it properly. there is also a band adjustment dial to make sure the device fits well on the head.
LG says it will hold an event soon where 100 people will receive the LG Pra.L MediHair free of charge. The event will be carried out at public stores. The device itself will be announced at the end of the month. We should know how much it costs then.
Earlier this month, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Huawei may sell off the Honor smartphone business in order to disentangle that brand from the effect of the US sanction. That report was instantly refuted by the Chinese tech giant. However, Reuter reports that Huawei is currently in talks with Digital China Group and other potential buyers to sell parts of its Honor smartphone unit which was established in 2013. The deal could fetch the tech giant up to 25 billion yuan ($3.7 billion).
The report which quotes people with knowledge of the matter also fingered Digital China Group as the frontrunner to secure the deal but other companies like Xiaomi and electronics manufacturer TCL are also in the picture.
The frontrunner, Digital China is an offshoot of Legend Holdings which later transformed to Lenovo in 2001. we cant say if Digital China group is still a part of the Lenovo holdings but the company has been the main distributor for Honor phones before now.
There is no official word yet on this and according to the source, the assets that would form part of the deal are yet to be finalised. Huawei declined to comment on this report, the same thing for TCL. Reuters says Digital China and Xiaomi did not respond to requests for comment.
In his essay, Ming-chi Kuo noted that if Huawei sells the Honor mobile phone business, it will be a win-win situation for Honor brands, suppliers and China’s electronics industry. The analyst noted that if Honor is independent of Huawei, the procurement of parts will not be restricted by the US ban on Huawei. This he said, will help Honor mobile phone business and suppliers grow. The company may have decided to tow this path after all. We’ll wait to see how this pans out.
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition has been hovering around the tech news space for quite some time now. An early listing by Amazon.in gave us a glimpse of some of the key specs as well as the price. The Korean tech giant has now officially unveiled the Galaxy M31 Prime edition in India.
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition
The Galaxy M31 prime Edition comes several months after the introduction of the Galaxy M31 back in February and the Galaxy M31s which made its entrance in July. The new model is announced to come in a single variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage but the Amazon listing shows the existence of a 64GB model which Samsung may release at a later date. It carries a decent retail price of Rs. 16,499 ($225) which should be a major catalyst in driving the sales. The phone will be available in three color variants – Ocean Blue, Space Black, and Iceberg Blue.
The Galaxy M31 Prime Edition is scheduled to go on sale for the first time in India on October 17 via Samsung’s official store online and Amazon.in as well as on select retail stores across the country. However, Amazon Prime members will get the privilege of buying it a day earlier.
In terms of the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition comes with the same internal configuration as the Galaxy M31. Just see this as the Prime Edition of the Galaxy M31 perhaps aimed at celebrating Amazon Prime day 2020.
To recall, the Galaxy M31 is fired up by an Exynos 9611 SoC and sports a 6.4-inch FullHD+ Super AMOLED display. For photography, there is a 32MP selfie camera and at the rear, it features a 64MP quad-camera setup. Proving the interface is the Android 10-based One UI 2.1. The premium mid-range model also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader and gets its juice from a mammoth 6,000 mAh battery with 15W charging.
The Galaxy M31 Prime Edition gets a free 3-month Amazon Prime subscription. It equally comes with an ‘Always On’ Amazon shopping app, which offers quick access to products on Amazon with a right swipe on the home screen. Furthermore, the mobile phone is pre-installed with a dedicated folder that is stuffed with popular Amazon ecosystem apps such as Amazon Shopping, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Music, Kindle, and Audible.
Xiaomi launched the Mi Air 2 Pro Truly Wireless(TWS) earbuds yesterday. It is currently available only in China. However, if you are someone who is living in other parts of the globe, you can get your early hands on the new TWS via our GIZTOP website for just $129.
Xiaomi’s new Mi Air 2 Pro takes a slight departure from the predecessor, the Mi Air 2. It has a design similar to the Apple’s AirPods Pro and has an angled earpiece with silicone ear tips and a cylindrical stem. It comes in a single black color variant. The material is ABS(Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) which is a hard plastic. It weighs in at 6.5g each and 60grams along with a charging case that has a similar design to the Air 2.
Xiaomi Mi Air 2 Pro Specifications
The Mi Air 2 Pro has upgraded specifications like the ANC compared to predecessor. First, each of the earbuds has a 12mm coil with an LCP composite diaphragm. In addition to the liquid crystal dynamic coil, it has grammy master tuning for studio-quality sound. The earbuds also support aptX adaptive, LHDC V3 audio codecs. As per the company, the audio latency is as low as 100ms.
The highlight of the earbuds is the Active Noise Cancellation(ANC). Xiaomi says the earbuds can block outside noise up to 35dB. Additionally, it has Hybrid noise reduction as well. It also has 3 mics for better call quality. In terms of battery life, the Air 2 Pro has a claimed 28hrs of playback along with the charging case. Xiaomi says the individual earbuds last about 7hrs if ANC is turned OFF. The earbuds supports fast charging via Type-C port and Qi wireless charging standards.
As for connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5.0 and we can expect a coverage of 10 meters distance from the connected device. Further, it has touch controls for media, calls and also supports XiaoAI voice control. You can activate it by double-tapping the left earbud or saying the “XiaoAI” command. It also has an AUTO CONNECT feature wherein earbuds automatically connects to MIUI devices when the cover is opened. The phone will then connect to it before displaying the status of the battery.
Price, Availability, and Shipping
The Xiaomi Mi Air 2 Pro Truly Wireless earbuds are available at $129 on GIZTOP. As is the case for other products, the TWS earbuds is shipped to the majority of Europe, the USA. And, you can grab one of them right now by clicking here.
Hisense has launched a new Galaxy series of OLED TVs in its home country China in two sizes. The 55-inch version comes with model number 55J70 priced at 6,999 yuan ($1,040), whereas the 65-inch variant bears the model number 65J70 and costs 9,999 yuan ($1,485). The highlight of these products is that they are the first Chinese-branded televisions to come with IMAX Enhanced certification.
Hisense Galaxy OLED 55J70 / 65J70 Specifications
Apart from the difference in screen sizes and thickness, the newly launched Hisense Galaxy OLED 55J70 / 65J70 TVs feature identical specifications and features.
These TVs, as their name suggests, sport OLED panels with 4K resolution, 1.07 billion colors, 137% wide color gamut, 13,50,000:1 contrast ratio, ΔE1.2 JNCD, and 178° viewing angle. Though the screens are limited to 60Hz, the televisions come with MEMC to improve the experience while watching fast-paced content.
Further, the new Hisense Galaxy OLED TVs come with IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision, and multiple other certifications for low blue-light emission. the TVs feature metal body as well as metal stands.
As for thickness, the smaller 55-inch is only 3.8mm thick, whereas the 65-inch version measures 4.9mm. That means these two televisions are thinner than all the smartphones available in the market. That said, the bottom part is thicker as it accommodates an unknown quad-core chipset with 4 x ARM Cortex-A73 cores paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage along with speakers, microphones, I/O interfaces.
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Talking about audio, like most high-end smart TVs, both the models come with far-field microphones for voice control and support DTS Listen, DTS Virtual X, and Dolby Audio.
Last but not least, these televisions run Android Pie with Hisense’s own skin on top of it. They also come with the company’s Magic Image Quality Engine Pro (translated), a software tweak to offer an overall better quality content viewing experience.
As global telecom equipment makers like Ericsson and Nokia shift downscale their production in China, their South Korean suppliers are also following suit. Ace Technologies and KMW, the suppliers of the two telecom equipment giants are shifting their production to Vietnam.
Image Via The Elec
According to TheElecreport, the move from Ericsson and Nokia has become an opportunity for its South Korean components and materials providers that have facilities in Vietnam, as per a source close to the matter. KMW and Ace Technologies supply their goods to Nokia and Ericsson respectively and are downsizing their productions in China, and now focusing more on Vietnam.
Similarly, Samsung has also moved its Networking division from Gumi to Suwon back in 2019, and had begun mass production in the country within the same year. Notably, Many South Korean suppliers have already built a good foundation in Vietnam, as they followed the tech giant, Samsung, who had been investing heavily in the Southeast Asian country.
At the moment, Vietnam is offering cheaper labor costs in comparison to China and is more suitable for mid sized supplier firms. Ace Technologies had completed its new factory in the region back in March, which has tripled its production capacity of radio systems and antenna filter units. It is now also planning on producing over 100,000 units of 4G and 5G remote radio heads as well.
Xiaomi Youpin has just launched a new MIJIA product. It is the new MIJIA Pillar room heater that was launched earlier today (14th October 2020) and is priced at 399 Yuan (roughly 60 US Dollars).
With the winter season being just around the corner, the company has launched a new room heater. We had previously covered the launch of the MIJIA desktop heater, and this product seems to be another launch within the company’s new lineup of heaters. It has a power draw of 2100W and uses a non optical semiconductor ceramic PTC heating element, which can immediately give out hot air almost as soon as it is turned on.
A notable inclusion is an infrared sensor in the device that can automatically detect and align the airflow according to the position of the users. Additionally, it can also automatically sense and adjust its air supply based on the angle or range of air being blown out. The MIJIA Pillar room heater also supports 5 different modes that the user can change depending on their needs.
This includes a whole house heating mode, sleep mode, hot air mode, warm air, and a natural wind mode. The device is currently listed on the Xiaomi Youpin platform for the price of 399 Yuan. While it has just been unveiled, the room heater will be available for purchase starting from 16th October 2020 in China.
The Thai smartphone market saw a slight decline in the second quarter of 2020. In Q2, the smartphone market saw a total of 4.3 million units being shipped, which is an increase of 21.2 percent quarter on quarter, but a drop of 8.8 percent year on year.
Generally, the second quarter is known to record an increase in shipments due to the season. However, this period was hampered by the Coronavirus pandemic that caused various governments to induce local lockdowns. Various OEMs had to quickly adapt to the new situation and focus more on online channels of distribution and ran multiple promotional campaigns as well.
Since the outbreak caused the physical outlet and regular stores to shut down. Smartphone manufacturers had to take to online platforms and leverage social media for marketing along with promotions and sales. According to an IDCreport, the smartphone market will make a recovery. However, the market in Thailand will face another decline in the third quarter of 2020 due to seasonally low demands during that period alongside other economic factors.
Although, the fourth and final quarter is expected to see a bump in shipments as the new iPhones start shipping, especially considering that Apple is opening a new store in the country, which is the second in Thailand. This would also help build the Cupertino based giant’s presence in the market while making retail activities reach regular levels again.
Earlier this month, Microsoft unveiled an updated Surface Pro X with SQ2 chipset, 16GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. This 2-in-1 has now launched in India just after two weeks from its initial announcement. It will be available in three colors and can be purchased from authorised resellers across the country.
The new updated Microsoft Surface Pro X differs from the original model in terms of chipset, RAM, storage, and colors. Apart from these changes, it is through and through the original Surface Pro X that launched last year. Therefore, the company continues to sell the older models as base variants.
The latest Surface Pro X is powered by SQ2 chipset with Adreno 690 GPU. This chip has been developed in partnership with Qualcomm. It is based on Snapdragon 8cx Gen2, however, without the 5G modem. Also unlike the original Surface Pro X, the new model comes with 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB/512GB M.2 2230 SSD. It can be bought in either Platinum, Ice Blue, or Poppy Red color option.
Other features of the device include a 13-inch PixelSense display (2880 x 1920 pixels) with 3:2 aspect ratio, 10MP rear camera, 5MP front camera with support for Windows Hello, 2 x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, nano-SIM/eSIM card slots for 4G connectivity via Snapdragon X24 LTE modem, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, Surface Connect port for charging, and pogo-pin connector for the Signature Keyboard accessory.
As for pricing, the updated Microsoft Surface Pro X costs ₹1,49,999 ($2,047) and ₹1,78,999 ($2,443) for 256GB and 512GB respectively in India.
Redmi is reportedly planning to launch a new smartphone soon. It is said to break cover as a Redmi K30 series smartphone. Previous reports have claimed that the device could be called the Redmi K30Tv. However, a new leak claims that it will be debuting as the Redmi K30S and it will be the last Redmi K30 series smartphone.
Previous reports have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 10T will be rebranded as a Redmi K30 series device in China. Based on the new leak, it can be said that the Mi 10T could be landing in the home market as the Redmi K30S.
There are speculations that the Redmi K30S may go official either by the end of this month or early in the coming month. Its arrival could be timed for the upcoming 11 / 11 (Nov. 11) shopping festival in the home market.
The Xiaomi Mi 10T has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD full HD+ display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate. The punch-hole cutout on the screen houses a 20-megapixel selfie camera and its rear is fitted with a 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera system.
Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G
The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform fuels the device with up to 8 GB of RAM. The phone offers 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS runs on the device.
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