A couple of months ago, Apple confirmed that the company is working on its own ARM-powered Apple Silicon which will power the upcoming MacBook. It has also said that the first such devices will go official this year.
While the company has not yet officially confirmed the launch date of the upcoming ARM-powered MacBook, Jon Prosser has claimed that the Apple Silicon powered MacBooks could get launched on 17th November.
Even though Apple has confirmed that it is adopting an ARM-based chipset for the MacBook, the company has also revealed that it isn’t moving away from Intel. So, there’s a possibility that the company could also unveil newly updated Intel-powered MacBooks at the same event in November.
As per the previous reports, the Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to launch MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro powered by this new Apple Silicon. Soon after that, in the first quarter of 2021, the company will unveil 14-inch and 16-inch MacBooks powered by the ARM-based Apple Silicon.
In the latest development, Apple has reportedly submitted certification documents to Eurasian Economic Commission (ECC) for two new MacBooks. Given that the ECC certification usually comes a few weeks before the launch, it seems that the company is indeed on track to launch new ARM-powered MacBooks in November.
The Apple MacBook powered by Apple Silicon is expected to offer better performance and longer battery life. They are also expected to be cheaper in pricing compared to the current models available in the market.
Xiaomi launched its first Google Assistant-powered speaker in India last month. With a special introductory price tag of ₹3,499 (~$48), the Mi Smart Speaker. costs less than half the price of Google’s latest smart speaker, the Nest Audio, which has a special price of ₹6,999 (~$95) in the country.
If you live in Europe and have been looking for a way to get your hands on the speaker all the way from Asia, it has been reported by Winfuture that Xiaomi will be bringing it to the old Continent.
The source says they have been informed by retailers that the speaker will soon be announced in Europe. It appears the speaker will come in a different color from the one sold in India as shown in the images we have attached to the post. Good luck telling people it isn’t a Sonos One.
Notwithstanding, it will retain its affordable price tag as the source said they have been informed it will sell for €52.99 in Spain and €59.95 in Portugal. Google’s Nest Audio speaker is not available in a lot of countries in Europe but is priced at €97.47 in Germany.
The Mi Smart Speaker has a 12W 2.5” speaker unit that pumps out sounds loud enough to fill whichever room you place it in. It has touch-sensitive buttons including a mute button at the top as well as two far-field microphones to pick up your voice commands. The speaker connects via 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi and also has Bluetooth 4.2. You can pair two units together for a stereo setup. It weighs 853 grams but since it is not battery operated, you won’t be moving it around.
There is no date yet for the launch but we can expect it to go on sale before the end of October.
Microsoft entered the world of connected tablets with the Surface Pro X. Now, the Redmond giant upgraded the model by launching a new version: the Surface Pro X 2020. While it can be considered the best last-generation Windows 10 tablet, this does not necessarily mean it is the best tablet for productivity out there. Now, even in the Android and Apple world, there are several professional tablets. This is a comparison between the three tablets which we consider the best for productivity and advanced users: Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020, the latest iPad Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+. Note that we refer to the 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro, not the 11-inch one.
Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020 vs Apple iPad Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G
Apple iPad Pro 11 2020
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
208 x 287 x 7.3 mm, 774 g
285 x 185 x 5.7 mm, 575 grams
280.6 x 214.9 x 5.9 mm, 641 g
DISPLAY
13 inches, 2880 x 1920p (Quad HD+), LCD
12.4 inches, 1752 x 2800p (Quad HD+), Super AMOLED
If you are looking for the most attractive design, you should opt for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+: it is a more compact tablet, it is thinner and lighter. Its design is entirely made of aluminum and the bezels around the display are very narrow. At the same level, there is the iPad Pro which is heavier but comes with even narrower bezels around the screen. Just like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, the iPad Pro 2020 has an aluminum unibody design. Even the Surface Pro X 2020 is built with premium material, but we recommend its rivals due to their narrower bezels and more compact dimensions. In each case, you get the pen and keyboard support with high-quality accessories.
Display
The most convincing display is on board of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, in my honest opinion. The reason is simple: it is the only one with an AMOLED panel and it shows more brilliant colors, as well as deeper blacks. Further, it has a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification: the former offers a smoother viewing experience, while the latter improves the image quality, especially on streaming platforms. Thanks to the active digitizer, you can use the S Pen with up to 4096 pressure levels.
Hardware/Software
On the performance side, the iPad Pro 2020 is the winner. Thanks to its powerful Apple A12Z Bionic chipset and the iPadOS operating system, it is the smoothest and fastest tablet of the trio. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020 runs Windows 10 which may be better for a lot of users seeking the best productivity tablet. iPadOS is a great operating system for productivity, but a lot of professional programs for Windows 10 are lacking and it only supports apps. That is why Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020 is more interesting. With the Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020, you can even play PC games (if the hardware allows it, naturally). Android for tablets is the worst operating system for productivity users, but it is good for multimedia. Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, and Apple iPad Pro are connected tablets, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ is the only one with 5G support.
Camera
Do you need the best camera tablet in the world? Choose iPad Pro without thinking twice. It has a rear triple camera including the best main sensor, as well as a great 10 MP ultrawide lens and an additional LiDAR scanner to calculate depth in a very accurate way for AR appliances. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ sporting a dual ultrawide front camera, while the Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020 lags behind with its single 10 MP camera.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+’s battery lasts about 15 hours in video playback, just like Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020 with normal usage, while iPad Pro 2020 lasts about 12 hours. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ has the fastest charging tech with a 45W power.
Price
You can find the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ at about €900/$1054, iPad Pro 2020 starts from about €1000/$1170, and Surface Pro X 2020 costs more than €1200/$1405. Which tablet is the best? It mostly depends on the usage. If you are a casual/multimedia user, then you might prefer the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+. But avoid it in all the other cases. If you need professional desktop programs and games, then go for the Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020. If you sit in the middle and you are a professional user, but you do not need advanced desktop programs, then the iPad Pro 2020 is the best choice for you.
Flipkart andAmazon’s biggest sale is about to be live for everyone from October 16(tomorrow). And, here are the best deals for popular Smartphones on both Amazon’s Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days. The list includes prominent brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, Moto, iQOO, and more.
As a head starter, you get a 10% instant discount on HDFC Credit, Debit cards including the EMI options on Amazon. And, 10% instant discount on SBI Debit, and Yono SBI cards on Flipkart. Additionally, Flipkart is also offering cashback while using Paytm. Do note that these are applicable only for prepaid transactions.
Flipkart Smart Upgrade
Also, Flipkart has a Smart Upgrade Plan offer wherein you pay only 70% of the price and keep it for 1 year(12-months). After this, you can buy another phone on Flipkart and return this back or pay the remaining 30% of this device to continue using it. This offer is applicable for Credit card, Credit Card EMI, and Bajaj Finserv transactions only.
Disclaimer: Do note that Flipkart has the right to lock your phone under Smart Upgrade Program if you don’t pay the remaining amount after 12-months.
Best deals on Smartphones
1. LG
First off, probably the biggest deal of all is from LG. LG’s G8 X gets a huge discount which makes it the cheapest Snapdragon 855 phone yet. However, LG says, this device won’t come bundled with a charger.
LG G8 X(6GB/128GB)– Gets a huge ₹35,000 discount which brings its price down to ₹19,990.
1. Samsung
A. Flipkart
Samsung S20+ (8GB/128GB) – A huge ₹28,000 discount on older ₹77,999 puts it at an offer price of ₹49,999. Additionally, if you opt for the Smart Upgrade plan, it fetches an extra discount of ₹14,801 bringing the price to ₹35,198.
Galaxy Note 10+(12GB/256GB) – It gets a discount of ₹30,000. The new offer price is ₹54,999. And, the Smart Upgrade Plan gets you an extra ₹16,001 to bring the price to as low as ₹38,998.
Galaxy F41(6GB/64GB)– Starts at ₹14,490. But you can buy it as low as ₹10,850 with Flipkart Smart Upgrade.
B. Amazon
Galaxy S10(8GB/128GB)– Its new offer price is ₹39,999 as it gets a discount of ₹10,000
Galaxy Note 20/Note 20 Ultra– Galaxy Note 20(8GB/256GB) gets an extra ₹10,000 off on exchange while Note 20 Ultra(12GB/256GB) gets a ₹13,000 off on exchange.
OPPO A52(4GB/128GB)– You get a ₹2,000 discount off ₹14,990. The new price is ₹12,990.
OPPO A5s(2GB/32GB)– There is a ₹1,000 discount and the new price is ₹7,990.
OPPO F15(4GB/128GB)– The old price of ₹16,990 gets slashed to ₹14,990 on ₹2,000 off.
OPPO Reno 2F(6GB/256GB)– Highest storage gets a ₹2,000 discount on ₹18,990. The new price is ₹16,990. You also get an extra ₹1,000 off on prepaid transactions.
OPPO A31(6GB/128GB)– This gets a huge ₹4,000 off and the offer price is ₹10,990.
4. Vivo
A. Amazon
Vivo V17(8GB/128GB)– This gets a ₹2,000 discount. New offer price is ₹17,990.
Motorola Razr(6GB/128GB)– Gets a huge ₹40,000 discount. New Price:₹84,999. Motorola has listed the Razr 5G on the offer page. But the mail we got doesn’t have 5G. Hence, we have listed the old 4G variant. We will update it once the sale is live.
The Galaxy A71 is one of the best-selling Samsung smartphones in 2020. The handset did so well in sales that the company has promised three generations of Android updates for it. The South Korean tech giant even rolled out some Galaxy S20 features to this phone and Galaxy A51 along with an exclusive AltZLife feature. Now, surprisingly, it has also begun to receive One UI 2.5 update as well.
When Samsung announced One UI 2.5, it was revealed that the update will be only available for Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab S, and Galaxy Z series. However, the company is now seeding this update even to the Galaxy A71 that comes under Galaxy A series.
That said, though the update is called One UI 2.5, it does not bring all those high-end features. Instead, it comes with some minor additions that anyway still improves the overall experience of the software.
Some of these features include “Network Quality information Display” that shows the speed of WiFi connections, “Request Password” to request WiFi password from the nearby connected person who is in the user’s contact list, support for Bitmoji stickers on AOD, YouTube search within Samsung Keyboard, support for split keyboard in landscape mode, and an SOS feature in Messages app that sends location information to selected contacts for every 30 minutes for 24 hours.
Last but not least, according to SamMobile, the One UI 2.5 update for Galaxy A71 comes with October 2020 security patch and bears firmware version A715FXXU3ATI8. It is currently being rolled out in batches globally and therefore, it may take time to reach your device.
Wireless earpieces are one of the most sought after accessories for their hands-free and practical design. SOUNDPEATS H1 is one such product that offers a crisp sound-quality with a hybrid dual-driver system for a pocket-friendly price. The company has raised up to $90k via Kickstarter within just a week.
Sound Quality
SOUNDPEATS H1 earbuds feature a hybrid driver integrated with a balanced armor driver, a customized dynamic driver, and a patented crossover. The crossover divides different frequencies accurately and sends them to the dedicated driver to produce the separate frequency regions precisely. Its 8.6mm dynamic driver recreates the rich details in the midsoles and the trench’s resonance depth to give the user a lively feel. SOUNDPEATS H1 comes with a Knowles balanced armature driver.
This pair boasts APTX Adaptive Audio Codec that features an auto-adjusting bitrate for superior sound quality. It is compatible with aptX, aptX LLC, and aptX HD enabled devices. Furthermore, the low latency mode puts audio in perfect sync with the media. Triple tap helps the user enter this mode and engage in a lag-free gaming experience. SOUNDPEATS H1 also features a deep passive noise cancellation mode that tunes out the surrounding sounds. These wireless earbuds employ an ear-conforming design that molds into the ear canal to form a proper seal for optimum noise isolation. With cVc 8.0 algorithm, this pair allows the user to make clear calls even in noisy surroundings.
Wireless Connectivity
SOUNDPEATS H1 earphones run on one of the latest Qualcomm chipset- qcc3040. This pair hereby consumes less power and provides seamless wireless connectivity for an immersive, on-the-go listening experience. This chipset needs only one earbud to maintain the BlueTooth connection, while the other one mirrors it. This feature comes in handy when the primary pairing is cut-off or detected to be weaker than that of the mirroring bud. It helps the user get optimized sound quality, free of glitches and dropouts.
Battery and Controls
SOUNDPEATS H1 features 40 hours of battery life with the case and up to 10 hours normally in a single charge. The charging mode allows this pair to power up via a Type C cable or a wireless charging case. Gentle taps on the earbuds enable the user to control various functions. One can also use Siri or Google Assistant with multi-tap and hold. When the user is occupied, an AI voice assistant can be invoked by saying “Hi, SOUNDPEATS” for hands-free control. This function can be used for accepting or rejecting calls or calling someone from the contact list.
Huawei is expanding its FreeBuds line of earbuds to now include over-the-ears wireless headphones. The headphones will launch as the FreeBuds Studio and a leak has revealed its features, as well as high quality, renders that give us a good look at the upcoming product.
The FreeBuds Studio is a premium pair of headphones and the design shows it. From the images, the headband appears to be covered in leather. The cups should be memory foam while the rest of the body seems to be anodized aluminum. The German tech blog, Winfuture, which is the source of the leak, says it weighs 265 grams and it will be available in Blush Gold and Graphite.
The headphones have 40mm drivers and are powered by Huawei’s Kirin A1 chip. The FreeBuds Studio has Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) and Huawei claims it can reduce ambient noise by up to 40 decibels. And just like we have seen on some headphones, there is a button on one of the cups to turn off the feature. The other cup is home to a Bluetooth button and a power button.
It has been reported that the FreeBuds Studio has two 410mAh batteries which will provide up to 20 hours of listening time. It is not known if this figure is with ANC on or turned off. However, battery life drops to 15 hours when you use it for calls. The headphones charge via USB-C and support fast charge – a 10-minute charge will provide 5 hours of playback time. A full charge takes 70 minutes.
The Huawei FreeBuds Studio connects via Bluetooth 5.2 and devices running EMUI 10 and above get features such as quick pairing and battery status indicator.
Unfortunately, there is no mention of the price of the device but we won’t be surprised if it leaks before the unveiling next week.
Amazon and Flipkart are two of the biggest online retailers in India and it has become a tradition for them to launch simultaneous sales for some of the best gadgets in India. This year, the tradition continues with both the retailers kicking off their sale day from tomorrow. Given that there are hundreds of interesting deals and discounts on products from your favorite brands across multiple categories, we have decided to make your life easier by listing out the notable deals from Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco down below in this article.
In addition to the deals mentioned below, Amazon is offering up to 10% cash back on purchases made via HDFC credit/ debit and EMI transactions. On the other hand, Flipkart is offering 10% off on transactions via SBI debit/ credit and EMI transactions in addition to assured cashback on transactions made via PayTM Wallet and Bank Account transactions.
Note that most of these deals will go live when the sale day kicks off in a few hours. We are not sure how long they’ll be available, so make sure you check out the deal as soon as it goes live.
BEST DEALS on Amazon & Flipkart On Xiaomi Phones
FLAGSHIPS
On Amazon, the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G (8GB + 128GB) model will be available for just ₹44,999 (usually ₹49,999) which is a solid ₹5,000 OFF on the current selling price. Plus you can avail an additional ₹1,000 off in exchange.
On Flipkart, the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G (8GB + 256GB) model will be available for just ₹49,999 (usually ₹54,990) which is a discount of ₹5,000.
BEST DEALS on AMAZON & FLIPKART on Redmi Phones
MID-RANGE
On Amazon, Redmi Note 9, and Redmi Note 9 Pro both get ₹1,000 OFF their current selling prices on all their variants. The Redmi Note 9 will be available for ₹10,999(usually ₹11,999) while the Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available for ₹12,999(usually ₹13,999). Note that the 4GB + 128GB variant of the Note 9 Pro gets a larger ₹1500 discount.
The good old Redmi Note 8 is also getting a ₹1,000 discount. It will retail at ₹11,499(usually 12,4999) on Amazon. Even Flipkart is offering the exact same deal price (₹11,499).
BUDGET
Amazon is offering ₹500 cashback via Amazon Pay Balance when you buy the Redmi 9, which is already pretty cheap.
Poco M2 Pro will be available for ₹12,999 (usually ₹13,999) on Flipkart during the sale day, which is a solid ₹1,000 discount.
The cheaper Poco M2 will also get a ₹1,000 discount on Flipkart, priced at ₹9,999 (usually 10,999).
One of the best selling mid-rangers, the Poco X2 also gets a ₹1,000 discount with a sale day price of ₹16,499 (usually 17,499).
Overall, both Amazon and Flipkart are offering pretty decent deals on Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco models. Note that you’ll get an additional 10% off via Bank deals on some models, bringing their prices further down during the sale day.
Flipkart and Amazon’s biggest sale is about to be live from October 16 (tomorrow). And, here are the best deals for Apple’s iPhones on both Amazon’s Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days. The biggest iPhones in the list include iPhone XR, SE, 7, 11, and 11 Pro.
As a head starter, you get a 10% instant discount on HDFC Credit, Debit cards including the EMI options on Amazon. And, 10% instant discount on SBI Debit, and Yono SBI cards on Flipkart. Additionally, Flipkart is also offering cashback while using Paytm. Do note that these are applicable only for prepaid transactions and they go live tomorrow when the sale officially kicks off.
Best APPLE iPhone deals on AMAZON
iPhone 11 (64GB)– iPhone 11 gets a discount of ₹6,991 and the new price is ₹47,999. The original price listed on Apple’s website is ₹54,990.
iPhone 7 (32GB) – iPhone 7 gets a discount of ₹6,501 from its old price. So, the offer price will be ₹24,999.
Best APPLE iPhone deals on FLIPKART
iPhone XR(64GB)– iPhone XR gets the biggest ever discount of ₹9501 on ₹47,500. New Price is ₹37,999.
iPhone SE(64GB)– A discount of ₹11,901 on ₹37,900 puts the iPhone SE at best ever price of ₹25,999.
iPhone 11 Pro(64GB)– Apple’s last year flagship gets a huge discount of ₹26,601 on ₹1,06,600 which brings its original price down to ₹79,999 only.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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