Xiaomi Youpin has launched a simple-colour graphene smart heating mattress under crowdfunding. The mattress comes with an original price of 499 yuan (~$73) and a crowdfunding price of only 299 yuan (~$43).
The mattress is about 1 cm thick and has a layered design with five layers of materials. The front and back sides are made of sandwich and breathable materials, which have good moisture absorption and air permeability. You can feel a soft and fluffy feeling when lying down. The graphene fibre heating layer in the middle generates uniform heat.
Simple color graphene smart heating mattress uses graphene technology, which has excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. Upgrade from sheet heating to linear heating, heating more evenly. There will be no partial overheating or overcooling of general electric blankets.
It supports precise adjustment of 5 levels of temperature (32℃-60℃), which is more flexible than electric blankets that only have three levels of low, medium and high adjustment. This will ensure the blanket meets the temperature needs of different people. When the temperature is adjusted to the highest level of 60 ℃, it can also remove mites and dry the blanket.
The mattress comes in a single-person model which measures 90cmx195cm and a two-person model measures 150cmx200cm and comes in higher at 499 yuan (~$73). The two-person version also supports left and right partitions as well as dual controls.
Japanese multinational corporation(MNC) Sharp Corp., is reportedly planning to divest its display business. As per a report, the move will help the company operate separately and focus on the development of microLED technology.
A report from Japanese media SanKeiBiz(via TheElec) says that the newly formed subsidiary will become Sharp Display Technology(SDTC). It will be based in Kameyama, a city in northern Mie Prefecture of Japan. Further, the report adds that the production line at Kameyama will focus on panels for automobiles and medical devices.
Also, it will free up some space in the factory by sending LCD(Liquid Crystal Displays) equipment at Kameyama to its Hakusan plant. Previously, Sharp acquired the display manufacturing plant of JDI(Japan Display Incorporation) at Hakusan a while ago. The deal, valued at $390 million, is said to have helped JDI to pay-off its debts to Apple.
Moreover, the report says that Sharp will use the unused areas of the factory to develop and produce microLED display panels. That said, a part of the space available in Hakusan seems to match the production line and equipment of LCD panels. Hence, it will shift the equipment to continue its LCD panel production for Apple.
For the unware, Apple, JDI, Sharp have a lot of connections between them. Sharp manufactures electronics products and has a lot of subsidiaries however, its display business accounts for 30% of its sales. Also, it is under the Taiwan-based Foxconn Group(Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd.) since 2016.
As per few reports, earlier, JDI was a major supplier of LCD displays for Apple during the iPhone 6 days. However, Apple started moving increasingly towards AMOLED from iPhone X. And as JDI was late to the party, it was unable to operate well and pay debts it borrowed from Apple for building the Hakusan plant. Accordingly, reports say, Sharp, which is one of the suppliers of Apple, freed JDI by buying the Hakusan plant on Apple’s advice.
Apple currently has LG, JDI, and Sharp, supplying its AMOLED and LCD displays respectively. Sharp, JDI makes LCD panels for iPhone SE while LG makes AMOLED panels for flagship iPhones. As for Sharp, the new development will not only enable it to focus on LED technology. But continue to make LCD panels for Apple in the long run.
Redmi, the company backed by Xiaomi has officially confirmed recently that a new Smart TV A series will join the fray recently. The smart TV series has started rolling out in bits as the Smart TV A55 and Smart TV A50 has been released. Xiaomi is now set to release the Redmi Smart TV A32 in China tomorrow (September 30). The product will be sold of 799 yuan (~$117).
At this price, the Redmi Smart TV A32 will be the cheapest Redmi smart TV yet and the price is quite competitive. As the name implies, the Smart TV A32 packs a 32-inch display and is equipped with a new generation of image quality engine so that the picture has smoother and sharper edges, showing more image details.
Not only that, the Smart TV A32 is equipped with a 64-bit dual-core A53 processor paired with 1GB RAM and there is 8GB storage onboard. The processor also teams up with a Mali-450 GPU which powers the graphics. For interface, the device features the latest MIUI for TV 3.0 operating system.
The smart TV also comes with smarter voice control. Its built-in XiaoAI 3.0 can control smart home devices such as bedroom air conditioners, air purifiers, and sweeping robots, and become the control centre of smart homes.
Back in July, Realme announced its 125W UltraDart Fast Charging technology. It has been more than two months now and the charger is yet to go on sale or even ship with a phone. That may change soon as a tweet from the CEO hints at the launch of a 125W charger in Europe.
Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Realme Mobiles and Realme Europe shared an image of the 125W UltraDart Charger on Twitter today. The caption hints at the product launching first in Europe, and replies by the official Realme Europe and Realme UK Twitter accounts also seem to confirm this.
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The picture shows the charger will come in white with the flat plug used by America and China. It supports 100 – 240V which means it should work in practically all countries. While the charger supports a maximum power output of 125W, it does support other power ratings too. Below are the supported power ratings:
20V 6.25A = 125W
5V 3A = 15W
9V 3A = 27W
12V 3A = 36W
15V 3A = 45W
20V 3.25 = 65W
3.3V – 21V 5.95A = 125W max
Realme already disclosed that its fast charging technology supports the charging of high-power devices such as notebooks. So if you are on the lookout for the purchase of a new charger for your notebook, you may want to wait for Realme to announce its new charger. We expect it to be pretty affordable when it launches.
Realme should soon announce a date for its launch event in Europe which is expected to be for several products including the Realme 7 series.
Gionee S12 Lite will be launching on October 5 in Nigeria, as per the brand. The company has revealed everything about this device except for its price. The design of this handset resembles budget smartphones released in 2019.
The upcoming Gionee S12 Lite is an affordable smartphone powered by MediaTek helio A25 chipset paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. If needed, users can expand the device’s limited storage by inserting a microSD card.
On the front, the handset sports a 6.52-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1,600 pixels (HD+), 20:9 aspect ratio and a dew-drop notch nesting an 8MP selfie camera.
Whereas, on the back, the phone houses a vertically aligned triple-camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary sensor, a 5MP sensor with an ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear panel of the device also includes a capacitive fingerprint sensor.
Other features of this phone include dual-SIM, 4G, single-band WiFi (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, MicroUSB port, Android 10, and a 4,000mAh battery.
Last but not least, the body of this handset is made of polycarbonate like any other budget smartphone and buyers will be able to pick it up in either Blue or Gray color version.
The noise cancellation feature is designed to filter out background noises. A demo video that was released a few months ago shows that the noise cancellation feature can filter out a variety of everyday sounds such as when you are unwrapping a snack, typing, or the clicking of a pen. It will even filter out the noise if you are in a public place such as the airport.
Google says the feature is rolling out today but as we have seen with recent features, this may be a server-side activation rather than an update that you can grab from the Play Store.
Seeing as it took about five months for the feature to be available for the Google Meet mobile app (Android and iOS), we presume the duration will be similar for the background blur feature which is still limited to the desktop app.
realme has finally set the date for launching its realme 7i, 55-inch SLED TV, a “sun-kissed leather” special edition of Realme 7 Pro, and other smart products in India. The company confirmed the October 7 event via Twitter and also said that it is ready to launch a range of products to focus on the “1+4+N” strategy.
realme will live stream the event on its social media channels like YouTube. The event will take place virtually on October 7, 12:30 PM IST, and will include smart AIoT products as well. Talking about the realme 7i, the device first debuted in Indonesia on September 17 for $214(~₹15,800). Then, its official support page went live in India a few days back. Thanks to the leaks, we already know the color variants that are coming to India.
realme 7i Specifications
The device will arrive in Polar Blue and Aurora Green colors and features a 6.5-inch HD+ punch-hole display. The display is LCD and has a 90Hz refresh rate. Snapdragon 662 powers the device and it is likely to be paired with 4/6GB LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 128GB storage in India as opposed to 8+128GB in Indonesia.
At the back, it has a cluster of 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, two 2MP sensor at the back, and a 16MP sensor for selfies at the front. There is a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.
Another poster shared by realme Link(via Gadgets360) on Twitter shows an invite with the tagline “Leap to Next Gen”. Also, it has a lot of products hidden inside the logo and those include realme Buds Air Pro, Watch S Pro, a Powerbank, new Wired earphones, and an Electric Toothbrush.
We are all-set for the #LeapToNextGen to make your lives much cooler. Introducing the trendsetting smart life of the next generation with a range of products focused on our '1+4+N' product strategy.
Join us as we unveil them at 12:30 PM, 7th October on all our official channels. pic.twitter.com/RiJRcYCvpC
realme announced its new AIoT products at the IFA 2020 a while ago. The company also shortly teased the Watch S Pro at the event. Besides, It has received multiple certifications so far revealing specifications like 1.39-inch rounded AMOLED display, 420mAh battery, SpO2 sensor, and more. That said, the products are aimed to meet the company’s strategy through its UNI Smart AIoT ecosystem.
realme teased the Buds Air Pro earlier at IFA and said that it will have Active Noise Cancellation but other details are yet to be known. Regarding the SLED TV, Realme confirmed the existence way back in June. Announced at IFA 2020, the 55-inch display features a 4K resolution, HDR support, and 108% NTSC color gamut. That said, teasers on India’s product page reveals that the display is based on Spectral Power Distribution and has TUV Rhineland certification, 1.07 billion colors, and more.
A few days back, Xiaomi rolled out MIUI 12 to Redmi Note 9 Pro in India. Now, POCO M2 Pro, a handset with identical hardware as the Redmi device has also begun to receive the update. Similarly, the update is also being seeded to Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the high-end model in the Redmi Note 9 series in the country.
Poco M2 Pro
Xiaomi has been updating its smartphones to MIUI 12 ever since it announced the latest version of its mobile software in April. However, the Redmi Note 9 series, which was introduced only a month prior to the MIUI 12 event has started to receive the update only now.
That said, the MIUI 12 update for POCO M2 Pro comes with build number V12.0.1.0.QJPINXM. On the other hand, the one for Redmi Note 9 Pro Max bears the build number V12.0.1.0.QJXINXM.
The update for both of these phones is currently being rolled out to random users. In Xiaomi’s words, the builds are at present in “Stable Beta” form. That means even if you have the ROM file, you cannot install it through system updater.
Hence, if you have any of these two devices, all you can do is wait for the company to extend the rollout to more units.
Samsung Electronics led the global smartphone market in August 2020. A new report revealed that the South Korean tech giant topped the list, further widening the gap with China’s Huawei Technologies.
According to a YonhapNews report, a Counterpoint Research analyst has found that Samsung accounted for 22 percent of the total global smartphone market share last month. This figure beats the Chinese tech giant’s 16 percent share during the same period. The 6 percent gap between the two consumer electronics makers marks the largest since February 2020, which was notably worse for China as the coronavirus pandemic had just induced the local lockdowns in the region.
Since then, Samsung had lost its lead to Huawei in April 2020, but had managed to regain the lead in the months that followed. This also marked the company’s quick recovery in the Indian smartphone market. Furthermore, Samsung has also been looking to expand its presence in India, which is the world’s second largest smartphone market. This was further fueled by the Anti China sentiments that had spread across the country during this period, owing to political frictions between the two nations after military clashes in the Indo-China borders.
Following the two brands, the Cupertino based giant, Apple, followed the list and arrived third with a global market share of 12 percent. This was closely followed by another Chinese brand, Xiaomi, that held a market share of 11 percent in August. Reports and analysts have suggested that the various sanctions against Huawei will create more opportunities for Samsung to raise its smartphone market share, especially in Europe, where both OEMs have fiercely competed in.
Vivo has started teasing its upcoming V20 series in India. The company’s official Twitter handle shared a teaser, which arrives a few days prior to its actual launch. Previously, the device was hinted to launch on October 12 as per industry sources, now a new report reveals its availability as well.
According to a MySmartPricereport, the Chinese tech giant is planning on launching two variants within the Vivo V20 series, with the base V20 model already being listed on the company’s official website. As per a source close to the matter, the smartphone maker will be offering the smartphone through offline and online channels in the Southeast Asian country, while the teasers showcase the handset’s thin and light form factor.
The teaser also depicts its color variants that include Black, White, and a gradient color option. Reportedly, the Vivo V20 series will go on sale in the country through Flipkart as its online partner. Furthermore, we can likely expect it to be sold via Vivo’s official online stores as well. Unfortunately, apart from this leak, additional information regarding its launch is currently unavailable right now.
Vivo V20 Pro
At the moment, only educated guesses can be made regarding the upcoming series, however, it is officially confirmed that the smartphone will sport a 65 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear, a 44 megapixel selfie shooter, and pack a 4,000mAh battery that will likely support fast charging as well. So stay tuned for more updates that are expected to arrive in the coming few days.
Earlier today (29th September 2020), Oppo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, announced that it will be rolling out the stable beta version of Android 11 based ColorOS 11 for its Oppo F17 Pro smartphones in India.
The Indian market has been a crucial region for various Chinese smartphone OEMs including Oppo. The move showcases its focus on the market, bringing in Android 11 for the Indian users of its latest F series smartphone. The company has taken various steps to ensure the seamless integration of the device’s hardware with the new ColorOS 11 and has assured of continuous optimization through software updates.
According to Manoj Kumar, Senior Principal Engineer of OPPO ColorOS, “It is the wave of content creators and we at ColorOS would like to offer the best of customizations and user experience on Android 11, while ensuring faster updates. With F17 Pro we are pleased to offer the upgraded experience of ColorOS 11 to the ever growing and appealing mid-range smartphone market.”
OPPO F17 Pro
For those unaware, the Oppo F17 Pro is an upper mid range smartphone from the company that was built with hardware and features specifically catering to the Indian user, as per official notes. It arrives with an AMOLED display and 30W fast VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 technology. On the front, a dual camera setup can be found while the rear has a 48 megapixel quad camera module. The ColorOS 11 is already available for the Find X2 series at the moment, and will be available for the Oppo F17 Pro from 30th September 2020, via OTA updates.
Last week, OPPO officially confirmed to launch its first television in October. The company has now begun to tease it. Earlier today, the Chinese smartphone maker shared the first-ever teaser video on Weibo revealing the entire front design of its upcoming TV.
OPPO TV
According to OPPO, the video it shared was shot in 8K RAW but it was mastered to 4K 120 fps so that its soon to be announced TV can play this clip. In other words, the forthcoming OPPO TV will feature a 4K panel and not 8K like the newly launched Mi TV LUX Pro 82-inch 8K 5G.
Additionally, popular leakster Digital Chat Station claims that the panel used on this TV will be QLED and it will be available in two sizes – 55-inch & 65-inch just like it was spotted on 3C. He also says that it will have a 120Hz refresh rate (MEMC) and speakers tuned by a Danish brand.
Further, the render showcased in the teaser video confirms the OPPO TV to feature a pop-up camera like HUAWEI and HONOR-branded smart TVs. The television also seems to come with minimal bezels with slightly larger chin with OPPO branding at the centre and a chrome finish stand below it.
As per China’s 3C certification bureau, both the sizes of this TV will have ten model numbers each. Surprisingly, the two remote controls certified by Bluetooth SIG carry unrelated model numbers – RC-001D and BRC-004A.
Last but not least, the 3C listing also revealed the manufacturer of the OPPO TV to be TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Co. Ltd, a company known for brands like AOC, Envision and TV business of Philips.
China is aiming to boost its semiconductor prowess by focusing on continuing self supply for its 5G base stations and servers. This move is expected to show positive results by the second half of 2021, as per industry sources.
According to a DigiTimesreport, the Chinese government is placing emphasis more on the qualitative part rather than the quantitative aspect for upgrades for its semiconductor development. This, in turn, means that the government if shifting its focus away from the consumer centric market, namely mobile chipsets, and networking products, and is seeking to grow 5G and server based applications, as per a source close to the matter.
China currently accounts for over 50 percent of the global supply fo infrastructures and server based chip solutions, which are relatively expensive with a price tag between 400 to 1,000 US Dollars. Thus, if Chinese chipmakers can raise their own self supply of such chips, the country will effectively become more independent and would lean away from foreign technology and influence from the west in the two crucial areas.
The source also mentioned that the Taiwanese based semiconductor supply chain is also expected to greatly benefit from China’s efforts to build its own semiconductor supply, as Chinese chipmakers will be closely cooperating with its Taiwanese partners for its IC design services and other various technical supports. So, in other words, China is going full speed ahead with its self dependency plans.
The Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G and Mi 10T Pro 5G smartphones will go official tomorrow. These flagship phones powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset. The first teaser of the Mi 10T series had revealed that the lineup includes a 5G-ready Snapdragon 7-series powered handset. This device could be the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G phone. Ahead of tomorrow’s announcement, leakster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the variants and color options of the Mi 10T Lite 5G.
The tipster has revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G will be arriving in the market in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The Snapdragon 750G mobile platform will be present under the hood of the smartphone. The phone will be equipped with some other features like liquid cooling technology, Z-axis linear vibration motor, and three rear-facing cameras.
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G will be available in colors like Gold, Gray, and Blue. He has further stated that the Mi 10T Lite 5G will be one of the cheapest phones with 5G support as it will be priced under 300 euros.
Earlier this month, the handset was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC listing revealed only a few details such as 4,720mAh rated battery, MIUI 12, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, and NFC. The other specs of the Mi 10T Lite 5G are under wraps.
The Mi 10T Lite 5G is also expected to arrive in India. In China, it is speculated to arrive as a Redmi Note 10 series handset.
Xiaomi has just launched a range of new products in India. The company unveiled multiple devices to grow its IoT portfolio in the region, with new Mi Speakers, watches, bands, shoes, and more.
Mi Smart Speaker
The Chinese tech giant has just launched its latest Mi Smart Speaker in India. The speakers are built on a metal mesh with 10531 sound holes and a 63.5mm sound driver for a rich sound experience. The 12W speaker is placed at the front and covers a range of areas. It also features professional DTS tuning and Texas Instruments’ TAS5805M Hi-Fi Audio Processor giving a 360° surround sound experience.
Being a smart speaker, the device from Xiaomi also supports Google Assistant that makes the device more interactive. Users can even set up the Mi Smart Speaker with the Google Home app to better control various smart home products like lights, thermostats, smart security cameras, and more. In other words, it can be controlled with ease and even supports Hindi as a language input. The Mi Smart Speaker starts from 3,999 INR and will be available via Mi.com, Mi Homes, Flipkart.com, and retail stores, with buyers receiving a 1 year free subscription from Gaana. The inaugural price of the device is currently 3,499 INR (roughly 47 US Dollars).
Mi Athleisure Shoes
Through the Mi Athleisure Shoes, Xiaomi aims at growing its health centric clothing and other apparel. It arrives with a trendy and vibrant design, being built for sports. The shoes have a honeycomb mesh that helps provide wider air circulation and superior breathability to keep your feet fresh all day long. It also offers added comfort through its ventile Insole with shock-absorbing EVA foam.
For grip, the Mi Athleisure Shoes features a ZiG forward grip to prevent any accidental slips to maintain the best workout experience. The shows also have a reflective strip and arrive in 3 different color variants, namely Blue, Gray, and Black, making it suitable for everyday use. The new shoes from Xiaomi will be available at a price of 1,499 INR (roughly 20 US Dollars) and can be purchased from Mi.com and select Mi Homes.
Xiaomi has also launched the Mi Smart LED Bulb, which emits 810 lumens of cool white light and consumes just 7.5W of energy. It is compatible with the Mi Home app, meaning, one can to the smart bulb and either increase or reduce brightness and also schedule it to turn on or off on the moment you reach home. It can also be activated via voice control through your voice assistant from a smart speaker like Alexa or Google Assistant. The Mi Smart LED Bulb is priced at just 499 INR (roughly 7 US Dollars) and will be available through Mi.com and Mi Homes.
Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser
Since personal hygiene and hand care has become increasingly more crucial due to the coronavirus pandemic, Xiaomi has launched a new household product to offer a modern design to a traditional product. The Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser arrives with a durable build that fits seamlessly into customers’ bathrooms and kitchen. It is powered by a low noise motor and sports an infrared sensor to dispense soap foam in a completely contactless manner. It is priced at 999 INR (roughly 14 US Dollars) and will be available via Mi.com and Mi Homes as well.
Earlier this month, OPPO announced the OPPO F17 and OPPO F17 Pro smartphone in India. The F17 Pro handset recently went official in Ukraine as Reno4 Lite. The Reno4 F phone launching in Indonesia on Oct. 12 is also a rebadged version of the F17 Pro. OPPO will be launching the OPPO A93 smartphone in Malaysia on Oct. 6. The A93 is also a rebranded edition of the F17 Pro.
The launch event of the OPPO A93 in Malaysia will be held at 3 PM (local time) on Oct. 6 in Malaysia. The launch posters show that the device has a dual punch-hole display and a square-shaped camera module on its rear. The thickness of the device is 7.48mm and it will come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.
The OPPO F17 Pro and Reno4 F will have identical specs, but one noticeable difference on the Reno4 F is that it comes with 18W charging whereas the F17 Pro supports 30W VOOC 4.0. It is unclear whether the A93 will support 18W or 30W charging.
OPPO A93 specifications (Rumored)
Considering the OPPO A93 is a rebranded F17 Pro, it will come with a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED full HD+ display, an under-screen fingerprint sensor, Helio P95 chipset, and a 4,015mAh battery. For photography, the handset will come with a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera system and a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup. The ColorOS 7.2 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the smartphone.
China has been one of the first to adopt 5G networking and, by its extension, the country has also one of the largest userbases of 5G enabled handsets. Now, a new report from analysts suggests that China’s 5G shipments will rise even further and reach 140 million units by the end of this year.
According to a YicaiGlobalreport, Counterpoint Research analysts have said that the country shipped nearly 14 million 5G enabled smartphones back in July. This is more than triple the amount shipped just a few months prior, in January. This number made up about 50 percent of the country’s total smartphone shipments. Most new launches from OEMs have targetted the 5G handset market that has grown immensely in the region, especially flagship models.
Chinese smartphone manufacturers like Huawei and Xiaomi helped boost the shipments of devices that support the newer and faster bandwidth while emerging brands like Realme and OnePlus also play a role in the market. These companies combined accounted for 79 percent of the global 5G smartphone shipments back in July, compared to 72 percent in the second quarter. Although, this dominance might fall with Apple soon launching its first 5G lineup in the arriving weeks.
Another factor that boosted the 5G handset market is its accessibility, which arrived when 5G chips were built for entry level and mid range devices. With the inclusion of more affordable 5G enabled handsets on the market, customers in China could benefit from the country’s wider coverage of 5G networking. At the moment, China has built more than 600,000 5G base stations across the nation, with more than 100 million terminal connections, as per the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Today, Xiaomi held its Smarter Living 2021 event in India to announce some of its smart products such as Mi Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve, Mi Smart Speaker, and more. The Mi Band 5 has arrived as the successor to the Mi Band 4 from last year. The Mi Watch Revolve is the company’s first smartwatch for India. GizmoChina has a dedicated story for the other smart products that were announced today in India.
Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve specifications and features
The Mi Watch Revolve has a 46mm dial that features a 1.39-inch round-shaped AMOLED touchscreen. The color display supports such as 454 x 454 pixels resolution, 326ppi pixel density, 450nits brightness, Always-On Display, anti-scratch coating, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and 112 watch faces. The smartwatch offers 5ATM water resistance.
The Firstbeat Motion Algorithm allows the Mi Watch Revolve to offer the best health and fitness suggestions to the user. The inbuilt heart rate variability feature measures time intervals between consecutive heartbeats. There is an energy level tracker feature that helps users to estimate gained and lost energy throughout the day.
The device offers users with 10 specialized sports modes such as running, cycling, outdoor, hiking, treadmill, spinning, walking, exercise, pool, and swimming. It supports other features such as music control, notifications, find my phone, weather, flashlight, stopwatch, timer, idle alert, and alarm. It is compatible with Android and iOS devices and its boots MIUI based WearOS.
The Mi Watch Revolve has a 420mAh battery, which promises up to 2 weeks of standby time and 20 hours of run time with GPS enabled. The device comes with a magnetic pogo pin connector. It comes with support for GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE. As far as sensors are concerned, the device is packed with a PPG heart rate sensor, 3-axis acceleration sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, baroreceptor, and ambient light sensor.
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 specifications and features
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has a 1.1-inch AMOLED color touchscreen with 450nits brightness and unlimited watch faces. The device is backed by a 125mAh battery and it comes with an all-new magnetic charging feature. Once charged, the Mi Band 5 can last for up to 3 weeks in power saver mode and 2 weeks in normal mode. The Mi Band 5 is a 5ATM water-resistant device.
Xiaomi Mi Band 5
The Mi Band 5 supports 11 professional sports modes such as outdoor running, walking, indoor cycling, indoor running, indoor swimming, free exercise, indoor riding, elliptical machine, rope skipping, yoga, and rowing machine. Apart from 24-hour heart rate monitoring, the Mi Band 5 supports sleep tracking. The Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) function will let users know how active they need to be to remain healthy. The wearable tech can detect stress and guide users with breathing exercises.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 supports other features such as music control, camera control, unlock phones with MIUI, find my phone, mute phone, notifications, weather, timer, and alarm. The Mi Band 5 has sensors like PPG heart rate sensor, 3-axis acceleration sensor, and 3-axis gyroscope. The device is compatible with devices running on Android 5.0 or higher and iOS 10.0 or above.
Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Band 5 pricing and availability
The Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve has arrived in India with a price tag of Rs 10,999 (~$148). Until the upcoming Diwali festival, the device will be available for Rs 9,999 (~$135). Amazon India, Mi.com, and MI Home Stores will carry out the first sales of the Mi Watch Revolve from 12 PM on Oct. 6.
The Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve comes in two color variants such as Midnight Black with Space Black strap and Chrome Silver with Neptune Blue strap. The other strap options available for the buyers of Mi Watch Revolve include Cosmic Dust Maroon, Space Black, and Astral Olive.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has landed in India with a price tag of Rs 2,499 (~$34). It can be bought in colors like Black, Teal, Purple, Navy Blue, and Orange. The device will go on sale in India for the first time at 12 PM on Oct. 1.
The on-going COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted markets and Germany seems to have been hit badly when it comes to smartphones. As per the report from Counterpoint Research, Germany saw a decline of 27 percent in Q2 2020 compared to last year.
When compared to the previous quarter, the numbers indicate a decline of 15 percent. The country went into a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, which resulted in the smartphone market tumbling because of closures of physical shops.
Samsung, the leading smartphone brand in the country, managed to retain its position with a market share of 37 percent. It was followed by Apple with a market share of 23 percent and Huawei with 18 percent of the market.
Interestingly, Chinese brand Xiaomi has shown impressive growth in Germany. The company reported 5 percent of the market share in Q2 2020, an increase from 1 percent share in the previous year, and a nearly 250 percent jump in sales.
Because of the pandemic, the smartphone market is now moving from high-end or premium devices to mid-range offerings. The premium segment, which includes devices priced at $800 and above, shark to 7 percent from 19 percent in Q1 2020.
On the other hand, devices priced between $300 to $600 registered growth from 23 percent to 30 percent. This is mainly attributed to the sales of Samsung Galaxy A-series smartphones and Apple iPhone SE 2020.
As per the report, 30 percent are now planning to wait longer than usual for their next smartphone purchase, while 40 percent are planning to cut their budget for future purchases related to smartphones.
Realme, the Chinese smartphone maker, has seen great success in the Indian market since its entry into the region. Now, the company’s latest offering the Narzo 20 has also seen immense popularity, with over 130,000 units of the device being sold in the first sale.
According to Madhav Sheth, the Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Realme, the Narzo 20’s first sale reached a significant amount and the company aims at reaching 5,000,000 Narzo users with the launch of the series. As per a BusinessInsiderreport, the senior official stated that “With this series, we are taking forward our legacy of strong performance and powerful processors which is differentiated from the comprehensive experience of Realme products.”
For those unaware, the Narzo 20 arrives with a MediaTek Helio G85 processor along with a 6,000mAh battery a 48 megapixel triple camera setup. Overall it is a device that offers performance for smooth mobile gaming and adds a massive battery with fast charge capabilities at a competitive price. Its 4GB RAM + 64GB variant arrived at just 10,499 INR (roughly 142 US Dollars) while the 128GB storage variant is priced at just 11,499 INR (roughly 155 US Dollars).
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
Madhav Sheth further added that “the response is a testimony to the fact that our product strategy of providing power centric series for the Young Players have been well accepted.” The company is planning on launching two additional handsets in the Nazro series. This includes the higher end Narzo 20 Pro that will have a 65W fast charging technology and the entry level Narzo 20A for the budget users. The former sports a more powerful Helio G95 chip and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the latter sports a Snapdragon 665 processor and a large 5,000mAh battery.
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