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POCO X3 for Rs 16,999 (~$231) brings 120Hz display, 6,000mAh battery, SD732G, and 64MP quad cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this month, POCO held a global unveil event to announce the POCO X3 NFC smartphone. The handset was made official today in India through a dedicated launch event. Unlike the global edition, the smartphone has arrived in India as POCO X3. Also, the Indian variant is slightly different from its global edition.

POCO X3 specifications and features

The POCO X3 sports a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen that supports a full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10, a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz. The 2.3GHz Snapdragon 732G chipset fuels the POCO X3 with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The phone boots to MIUI 12 and POCO Launcher enabled Android 10 OS that is devoid of ads.

The global edition of the POCO X3 NFC features a 5,160mAh battery. The India edition is backed by a larger 6,000mAh battery.  The retail package of the device includes a 33W fast charger. The LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus available on the POCO X3 has a 70 percent larger heat pipe and multiple layers of graphite sheet. The upgraded heat dissipation will allow the POCO X3 to run 6 degrees Celsius cooler than the previous generation.

POCO X3
POCO X3

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The rear-facing quad-camera system of the POCO X3 features a 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 main lens, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree FOV, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length, and an LED flash unit. The display punch-hole houses a 20-megapixel selfie snapper.

The phone comes with IP53 rated chassis and Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the display. It has a renewed textured rear for a better grip along with a large-sized logo. Its other features include a microSD card slot, dual stereo speakers, AI face unlock, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, an IR blaster, dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone slot. It lacks support for NFC connectivity.

POCO X3 price in India

Here is the pricing of the different variants of the POCO X3:

  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs 16,999 (~$231)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 18,499 (~$251)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 19,999 (~$272)

The POCO X3 comes in two colors such as Shadow Grey and Cobalt Blue. The first sale of the phone will be carried at 12 PM IST on Sept. 29 through Flipkart.

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LG W11 with Helio P22 spotted on Google Play Console

By
Jed John Ikoba
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LG‘s smartphone business has not been able to catch up with the leading smartphone brands. The company is trying to play catch-ups with the leading OEMs with a couple of new releases like the Wing flagship phone and recent the K71 and K52. The brand has apparently got a new entry-level model in the works dubbed LG W11.LG W11

The LG W11 has been spotted on Google Play Console revealing some key specs. The device is powered by an Helio P22 chipset. LG is known for its innovative and peculiar designs even for entry-level phones.The Google Play Console listing shows the front design of the device and it includes a full-screen design with a waterdrop notch.LG W11

The LG W11 bears the codename Neo11LM and appears to be the same device, certified on FCC back in August. It is listed to pack an HD+ screen with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio while the selfie camera is waterdrop notch. Some other features for this version include 3GB RAM and Android 10. The FCC listing shows the device will equally pack a 3,900 mAh battery under the hood. There is also 32GB of storage onboard.

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Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G prices, color options appear before next week’s launch event

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are expected to debut on Sept. 30. Fresh information reveals that both phones were found listed in multiple European retailer sites. According to listings at BT.com, the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G smartphones will go on sale on Oct. 15. Both phones are expected to arrive with 128 GB of storage.

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is mentioned with £499 pricing (~$638) in the U.K. and its pricing for continental Europe is 499 euros (~$586). In the U.K., the Pixel 5 costs £615 (~$787) and it is priced at 629 euros (~$739) in mainland Europe. The Pixel 4a 5G will come in black and white color options, while the Pixel 5 will be available in black and green color editions.

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Google Pixel 5 3D CAD Renders

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Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G specifications (Rumored)

The Google Pixel 5 has a 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate support. The Pixel 4a 5G is fitted with a 6-inch FHD+ OLED screen with 60Hz refresh rate support. Both phones have Sony IMX520 8-megapixel selfie cameras. These phones are powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. These devices will come with Android 11 OS preinstalled and they are equipped with rear-facing fingerprint sensors.

The Pixel 4a 5G has a single 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 lens on its back. On the other side, the Pixel 5 has a dual-camera system with a Sony IMX362 12.2-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel superwide sensor. The Pixel 4a 5G will come with 6GB of RAM and a 3,800mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The Pixel 5 has 8 GB of RAM and a 4,000mAh battery with 18W rapid charging tech.

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Royole FlexPai 2 launched for ¥9,988 ($1,471); 40% cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold2

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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In late 2018, out of nowhere, a company named Royole (Rouyu) announced the world’s first foldable smartphone dubbed as FlexPai. This firm has been existing since 2012 specializing in flexible display technology, however, FlexPai was their first-ever smartphone. Now, more than a  year later, the company has launched its successor called FlexPai 2.

Royole FlexPai 2 Cosmic Gray Featured

Last week, Royole scheduled an event for today (September 22) to unveil FlexPai 2. A few days later, almost entire specs of this device leaked. Now, the handset is official and is already up for pre-order in China priced at 9,988 yuan ($1,471), which happens to be ~40% cheaper than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2’s 16,999 yuan ($2,505) price tag in the country.

Royole FlexPai 2 Specifications

The newly launched Royole FlexPai 2 brings a  number of improvements over its predecessor. The most obvious one is its display. Unlike its forerunner, the 3rd Generation Cicada Wing flexible OLED display with Stepless 3S Hinge (180°) on the FlexPai 2 can be folded flat with a zero-gap. The company claims they have decreased the overall thickness of the phone when folded by 40%, compared to their previous model.

Further, the 7.8-inch unfolded display, which is larger than any other foldable smartphone in the market has a resolution of 1920 x 1,440 pixels with 4:3 aspect ratio. On the other hand, when folded, the main and secondary display will measure 5.5-inch (1,440 x 900) and 5.4-inch (1,440 x 810) respectively.

Royole FlexPai 2 3rd Generation Cicada Wing Display 180-degree Stepless 3S Hinge
Royole FlexPai 2 – 3rd Generation Cicada Wing Display with 180° Stepless 3S Hinge

Under the hood, the device comes equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset coupled with 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB internal storage. There’s no support for microSD card but the handset comes with dual nano-SIM card slots and also has dual-mode (SA/NSA) 5G connectivity.

It runs waterOS 2.0 based on Android 10 with an uncanny resemblance to Huawei’s EMUI operating system. In case you do not know, the software on the original FlexPai looked similar to MIUI. Anyway, the phone does come with features to use three apps at a time, camera mirror, and others to make use of its foldable display. These features are again similar to those found on Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Fold2, Mate X, and Mate Xs.

The major upgrade in FlexPai 2 apart from the display is its quad-camera setup. It features a 64MP primary sensor paired with a 16MP sensor with a 116° ultra-wide-angle lens, an 8MP sensor 3x telephoto lens, and a 32MP sensor dedicated for selfies. All of them sit vertically along with an LED flash facing front.

Other features of this device include WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS), USB 3.1 Type-C, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass, and barometer.

The FlexPai come in three colors namely Sunrise Gold, Midnight Black, and Cosmic Gray backed by a 4,450mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging (Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0).

Royole FlexPai 2 Pricing & Availability

The Royole FlexPai 2 is only limited to China for now and will retail for the following prices.

  • 8GB + 256GB – 9,988 yuan ($1,471)
  • 12GB + 512GB – 11,588 yuan ($1707)

Royole’s second foldable smartphone is currently up for pre-order on Jingdong (JD) and will go on sale starting 10 AM on September 25.

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Netgear launches the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 WiFi 6 AX5400 router

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Netgear has launched the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 WiFi 6 AX5400 router. The XR1000 is the latest addition to the brand’s Nighthawk Pro router series. It brings along the  next-gen WiFi 6 hardware with advanced DumaOS 3.0, the latest innovation in managing your network settings for optimized gameplay. DumaOS 3.0 software is purpose built for gamers to enjoy superior gameplay and smoother video streaming.

This state-of-the-art software combined with the most advanced networking hardware ensures stabilization of ping and reduction of lag spikes with reliable connectivity over both wired and wireless networks.The Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 is the first WiFi 6 gaming router powered by DumaOS 3.0 gaming software.

With the latest WiFi 6 technology, XR1000 is designed specifically to improve performance and reduce network latency when it comes to the gaming environment but will also enhance the overall home networking experience for every connected device. The router is designed with the capacity to improve the WiFi performance by up to 40% and reduce the ping rates up to 93% under a congested network, which fundamentally resolves the primary pain points for gamers and provides the best gaming experience possible.

To further boost the gaming experience and give gamers the best gaming connection possible, the DumaOS 3.0 software includes new top features, such as: customizable Geo-Fencing, Ping Heatmap, Application QoS with Bandwidth Allocation, Connection Benchmark, and Traffic Controller. This new Nighthawk Pro Gaming router stands alone with its advanced list of features, which provide optimized control over the network connection while gaming or streaming, ensuring that gameplay can continue uninterrupted.Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 WiFi 6 AX5400 router

As demand for online entertainment via streaming and gaming has increased, the new Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 WiFi 6 AX5400 router addresses a growing market need for robust WiFi connectivity that is expected to continue to expand according to current industry research

With faster, more reliable connections and a 4X increase in capacity, the dual-band WiFi 6 AX5400 allows for more devices to connect and stream simultaneously, without impacting speed or reliability. The Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN and 4 LAN) and powerful 1.50 GHz Triple-Core processor support more devices for better VR gaming, 4K streaming and more while boosting both wireless, wired, and USB performance.

With heightened online activity, the importance of protecting your network and privacy comes to the forefront. The Nighthawk Pro gaming XR1000 router comes with NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity which is the most advanced cyber threat protection for your home network and connected devices. Activation includes a free 30-day trial, after the trial period, a yearly subscription of $69.99 is required to continue the service. NETGEAR Armor customers can upgrade their VPN from the free 200 MB of encrypted data traffic per day per device to unlimited encrypted data traffic for an additional yearly subscription of $39.99.

The Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 WiFi 6 AX5400 router is now available for $349.99 from NETGEAR.com and other online retailers

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MIJIA Pure Smart Humidifier with a dual-circulation spray design launched for ¥199 ($29)

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi officially unveiled the MIJIA Pure Smart Humidifier and it is now on the Xiaomi store. The product will be officially launched under crowdfunding at 10 am on September 23. It carries a retail price of ¥229 but under the crowdfunding, the price is ¥199 ($29).Mijia pure smart humidifier

The Mijia Pure Smart Humidifier simulates the natural evaporation of water. It humidifies the air by spraying the filter element and then evaporating the water. It is supplemented by a redesigned waterway and air duct system to form a double cycle of internal and external.

This method can continuously evaporate the water into a humid air flow and send it out so that the air can be kept fresh and moisturized efficiently and lastingly, so the indoor dryness can be dispersed.

The humidifier filter element is composed of high-density water-absorbent fibres. When it evaporates naturally, it can block the spread of impurities in the water. It can humidify purely even with tap water. It is suitable for pregnant women, babies, elderly people and people who are sensitive to breathing.

Xiaomi developed a new type of water pump structure on the MIJIA humidifier whereby the automatic circulation pump sprays on the filter element when working. Thus, it always maintain a full water absorption state, and continuously evaporate and humidify the air.MIJIA Pure Smart Humidifier

The surface of the humidifier body has as many as 240 air holes, and the air enters at the same time, which can make the evaporation more efficient, and then send surging humid air through the turbofan to nourish the entire space.

With the upper water injection design, tap water can be added directly from the water injection port at the top, which is easy and convenient. It can humidify for up to 19 hours at a time.

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Hiboost cellphone signal booster: probably the best home 4K internet solution

By
Shine Wong
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The struggle to stay connected with family, friends, and coworkers has become more and more real during this age of Social Distancing. Never before has quality-of-life been so affected by tiny little bars on a cell phone. Thankfully, for those of us living under metal roofs or out in the country, HiBoost is here with a solution for all our connectivity needs.

hiboost

The HiBoost brand has been around for a few years now, making cellphone signal boosters all over the world. They are region-specific, so you can’t take an American HiBoost unit on your luxury yacht around the Mediterranean, but for the majority of us that won’t be a problem. HiBoost USA boosters work for every carrier in the United States and Canada, and are all approved by the FCC for use. Don’t be fooled if your local phone carrier doesn’t know about signal boosters and tells you they aren’t supported, they are all legal for use with a simple registration at signalboosterregistration.com

One thing that I really like about the HiBoost boosters is their sleek and sturdy design. They don’t feel cheap, they are made of sturdy materials that shed heat better than other boosters I’ve tried. They use only the best Type-N connectors and LMR-200 or LMR-400 cable that helps to minimize loss and can be buried if needed.

Hiboost

Most of the boosters offered at hiboost.com or amz.hiboost.com work using these same general principles. Line-Of-Sight to a tower from your roof, isolating the indoor and outdoor antennas so they don’t have feedback (oscillation), and using the App or the LCD screen to fine-tune the aiming of your antenna to maximize your signal strength. Here are some tips for installation, because it can be tricky:

  1. Do some research! www.cellmapper.net or www.cellreception.com can aid in finding your cell tower. You can also call your carrier and ask them.
  2. Always do a “Soft Install” first. Don’t drill any holes or make any permanent changes until you know this will work in your location.
  3. Mount your antenna on the wall closest to the tower, pointing AWAY from your house. (Feedback between this antenna and the indoor antenna can be an issue, so they must point in opposite directions.
  4. Get that antenna high enough so that there can be a minimum of 20 feet VERTICAL separation between this antenna and your indoor antenna. (Indoor antenna will go on the wall facing your living area, opposite the direction of the tower.)
  5. Whether you look at the “Power dBm” column on the booster LCD screen or the gauges on the Signal Supervisor App, the range on these numbers is from -24 dBm (worst) to +12 dBm (best). You want to get these numbers as close to +12 as possible.

 

Hiboost

Now that you have a general idea of what it is going to take to install these machines, let’s go over how to choose which booster is for you. If you’ve ever purchased home broadband internet you understand that the advertised speed is not what you will actually achieve. The SmartLink series comes in three categories that cover 4K, 10K, 15K sqft. These estimates are in a perfect world, with 5 bars of signal outside, and 0 inside. Instead of expecting to get those out of a poor donor signal, go ahead and take half that number if you only have 3 bars outside, and 1/4 of that number if you only have 1 or 2. The booster can only boost what’s there, to begin with, and that is the same for any cell booster.

4K SMART LINK Cell phone signal booster boost signal strength with a powerful antenna system. With up to 60 dB gain of amplification (uplink: 24 dBm, downlink: 10 dBm), it greatly enhances 3G & 4G LTE cell service for all wireless devices. Perfect for increasing your signal bars in a bad reception area up to 4,000 sqft. You could purchase it on Amazon and save 20% with the coupon code: 20SYC3A2.

I am consistently asked, “What about 5G?”, and the answer is simple: HiBoost boosters will continue to work to boost 4G, 3G, 2G, and they are working on coming out with a 5G capable booster as well. Cellular Carriers are not going to stop transmitting 4G signals any time soon because the range for 5G is so low that most people won’t ever even get to experience it. Unless you are living in a metropolitan area and are less than 800 feet from a 5G tower, then it’s unlikely to reach your home any time soon.

Another thing to consider is obviously the price. Thankfully HiBoost doesn’t charge any ongoing service fees or require a monthly commitment, it’s a one-time hit to the wallet and then after installing properly you can enjoy a life free from dropped calls and slow data speeds.

 

OnePlus 8T price leaked well ahead of launch

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Yesterday, OnePlus confirmed that it will be launching the OnePlus 8T smartphone in India on Oct. 14. The handset will be available for purchase through Amazon India. The Chinese wing of the brand has confirmed that the OnePlus 8T will go official in the home market on Oct. 15. The smartphone will be also releasing in the European markets. Well ahead of the launch, a tipster has leaked the pricing of the OnePlus 8T for Europe.

The leak reveals that the OnePlus 8T will arrive in Europe in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants will be priced at 799 euros and 899 euros, respectively.

The tipster claims that he is quite confident about the source of the leak because of its track record. In the U.S., the two models could be priced at $799 and $899, respectively. This means that the OnePlus 8T will be exactly 100 euros or $1000 more expensive than the launch price of the OnePlus 8. Past reports have claimed that OnePlus will not launch the OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone this year.

OnePlus 8T render

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OnePlus 8T specifications (Rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the OnePlus 8T will be sporting a 6.5-inch flat S-AMOLED panel with a punch-hole design. The screen will offer Full HD+ resolution and its refresh rate is reportedly bumped up to 120Hz. The smartphone will draw power from the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform.

The OxygenOS 11 based Android 11vk will come preinstalled on the OnePlus 8T. The handset could be backed by a 4,500mA battery. Rumors have it that the OnePlus 8T will arrive with support for 65W fast charging.

It will sport a front camera of 32-megapixel. The rear side of the device will have a quad-camera system comprising of a 48-megapixel main camera,  an ultrawide lens of 16-megapixel, a macro shooter of 5-megapixel, and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel.

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Purported Realme X7 Lite full specifications emerge through TENAA listing

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last week, the Realme RMX2173 and RMX2117 smartphones had surfaced in the database of China’s TENAA regulatory body with preliminary specifications. Rumors have that the Realme RMX2117 will break cover as a Q-series phone from the brand. The entire specs of the RMX2117 are now known since its TENAA listing is now updated with all important information. The RMX2173’s listing at TENAA has also been updated with its images and specs.

The RMX2173 model number indicated that it could be a variant of the recently unveiled Realme X7 phone that has a model number of RMX2176. Now that the TENAA listing of the Realme RMX2173 is updated, it is quite evident that the phone is a lower variant of the Realme X7. Hence, it is likely that the Realme RMX2173 may arrive in the Chinese markets as Realme X7 Youth or Realme X7 Lite. Both phones have identical specs and design, and the only noticeable difference is that the Realme RMX2173 has downgraded cameras.

RMX2173 TENAA

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Realme X7 Lite Specifications (Rumored)

The Realme X7 has a selfie camera of 32-megapixel, whereas the Realme RMX2173 has a 16-megapixel front camera. The Realme X7 flaunts a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system on its rear. The Realme RMX2173 is equipped with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quadruple cameras. The other specs of the Realme RMX2173 are identical to the Realme X7.

Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro
Realme X7 (left) and Realme X7 Pro (right)

The Realme RMX2173 has 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1mm dimensions and it weighs 175 grams. Its 6.43-inch S-AMOLED with punch-hole design produces an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The AMOLED screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The phone has a dual-cell battery, but the TENAA listing mentions the rated size of one of its cells as 2,100mAh.

There is a 2.4GHz octa-core processor present under the hood of the RMX2173 smartphone. It may arrive in China in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants and storage options like 128 GB and 256 GB. The handset is loaded with Android 10 OS and it lacks support for a microSD card slot.

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Alleged Realme RMX2117 Q-series phone’s full specifications leaked at TENAA

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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This year, Realme launched a couple of Realme X-series and V-series of smartphones in China. It is expected to introduce a new series of smartphones soon. Last year, the Chinese firm also sold a phone named Realme Q, which arrived as a rebranded version of the Realme 5 Prov that debuted in India. Rumors have it that the Realme RMX2117 recently appeared with preliminary specs in the database of the TENAA is the next Q-series smartphone from the brand. The TENAA listing of the Realme RMX2117 phone has now been updated with its full specifications and images.

Realme RMX2117 specifications

The Realme RMX2117 is a 5G smartphone that features a 6.5-inch display that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. It draws power from an octa-core processor that ticks at 2.4GHz.

In China, the new Realme Q phone may arrive in RAM options like 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB. It could be available in storage choices such as 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. There is a microSD card slot onboard for additional storage.

RMX2117 TENAA

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The Realme RMX2117 has a rated battery of 4,900mAh capacity. The handset is preinstalled with Android 10 OS. It has a selfie snapper of 16-megapixel. The backside of the phone has a rectangle-shaped camera module that includes a 48-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor.

A fingerprint scanner seems to be embedded under the power button on the right edge of the RMX2117 smartphone. The left spine of the phone features a volume rocker. The dimensions of the smartphone are 162.2 x 75.1 x 9.1mm and it weighs 194 grams. The handset is expected to arrive in color options like silver, blue, black, and gray in the homeland.

Since the Realme RMX2117 is now TENAA certified, it is likely to debut soon. Hopefully, upcoming reports will reveal the final product name of the device.

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Android 11 for TVs announced with new features, performance & privacy improvements,

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Google recently announced the release of the latest Android 11 for the smartphones. In the same vein, the company has now announced the Android 11 update for its Android TV models. The update will bring many of the Android 11 features for mobile to the TV as well as other implementations specifically tailored to TVs.Android 11 Android TV

The new Android 11 features include performance improvements involving memory management as well as improvements in privacy hasn’t been overlooked either as one-time permissions are carried over to Android 11 for TVs. A framework for the physical microphone mute buttons for better integration with TVs featuring far-field microphones has been implemented.

For multimedia improvements, Google is bringing Auto Low Latency Mode and low latency media decoding. Tuner Framework with updated media CAS and extensions to the HAL implementation of HDMI CEC are also new.

Expanded functionality around inactivity prompts, wake keys and silent boot mode for system updates are on the changelog, but arguably one of the most important improvements is the wider support for gamepads, which is essential for anyone subscribed to Google’s Stadia platform.

Google says that it’s working closely with TV manufacturers to deliver the new Android 11 to consumers in the following months. However, for now, only the ADT-3 device meant for developers will be receiving the upgrade right away. Google is also scheduled to release the update for other devices like the Nvidia Shield in the coming months.

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OPPO Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue Edition goes official, price and specifications

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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At the end of July, OPPO announced the Reno4 Pro smartphone in India. Unlike the 5G-ready Chinese variant that debuted in June, the Reno4 Pro for India came with LTE support and different specs. Now, the Chinese manufacturer has unveiled the OPPO Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue Edition smartphone for India. The device comes with a signature of the popular Indian cricketer MS Dhoni.

OPPO Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue Edition price in India

The Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue Edition smartphone comes in a blue-themed retail package. Inside the package is the Galactic Blue variant of the OPPO Reno4 Pro that features Dhoni’s signature on its rear. The Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue Edition comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The device is priced at Rs 34,990 (~$476) and its sales are scheduled to begin on Sept. 24 through Flipkart.

The OPPO Reno4 Pro regular edition comes in two colors such as Starry Night and Silky White. It also carries the same price tag of Rs 34,990.

OPPO Reno4 Galactic Blue Edition with MS Dhoni’s signature

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OPPO Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue Edition specifications

The OPPO Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue Edition has the specs as its regular version. It is fitted with a 6.55-inch S-AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. The screen that is integrated with a fingerprint reader offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, Full HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 180 touch sampling rate. The Snapdragon 720G fuels the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The phone offers users with a dedicated microSD card slot.

The rear side of the Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue Edition has a quad-camera setup that includes a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main snapper, a 119-degree ultrawide shooter, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel mono lens. For selfies, it flaunts a Sony IMX616 32-megapixel front camera. The phone houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. The ColorOS 7.2 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the device.

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Vivo V20 Pro 5G with 44MP dual cameras announced in Thailand; Vivo V20 tags along too

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Vivo has unveiled new phones for its V-series. The new Vivo V20 and Vivo V20 Pro 5G were announced in Thailand on Monday and they pack high megapixel cameras, fast charging, and Snapdragon processors.

Vivo V20 Pro 5G featured

Vivo V20 Pro 5G

While most manufacturers have moved past the notch, Vivo doesn’t seem to be done yet. The phone has a tub-shaped notch in the upper part of the display. The reason for the wide cut-out is so that two cameras can be housed there.

For the rear, Vivo has adopted a design similar to that of the X50 series. There is a distinct rectangular camera housing that has three sensors inside it while the LED flash sits inside the metal frame around the housing. The phone is available in three colorways – Sunset Melody (gradient), Midnight Jazz (black), and Moonlight Sonata (white) – all with scratch-resistant matte glass.

Moving away from the design, the Vivo V20 Pro 5G has a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. It is a standard panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G chipset is on board along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The main selfie camera is a 44MP f/2.0 sensor with autofocus and it is paired with an 8MP f/2.28 superwide angle camera with a 105° field of view. The main sensor has a feature called Eye Autofocus which focuses on your eyes even if you are not looking at the camera. There is also a low-light mode so you can take bright selfies at night; support for 4K video recording; dual-view video; and slow-mo selfies.

The rear setup has a 64MP f/1.89 main camera, a 120° 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 mono camera. There are several modes and features available including tripod night mode, macro mode, super night mode, 3D soundtracking, double exposure, and portrait video.

The Vivo V20 Pro 5G has dual-SIM support, dual-band Wi-Fi, stereo speakers, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. There is a 4000mAh battery under the hood with support for 33W fast charging via USB-C. The phone ships with FunTouch OS based on Android 10.

The phone is priced at THB 14,999 (~$479) and is available for purchase on JD.com. All orders will ship with a free Vivo Bluetooth speaker.

Vivo V20

Vivo mentioned only a few details of the V20. It has a waterdrop notch which is home to a single 44MP camera. There is a Snapdragon 720G processor powering it with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has a 64MP triple camera setup on the rear, a 4000mAh battery, support for 33W fast charging, and weighs 173 grams with a thickness of 7.38 millimeters.

Other details including its price will be announced later.

UP NEXT: Vivo Y51 (2020) arrives with an AMOLED display and 48MP quad cameras

 

Tecno Spark 6 Air gets a new 3GB+64GB Storage variant in India

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Balaji S
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Tecno Mobile has launched yet another variant of the Spark 6 Air in India. The new 3GB RAM and 64GB storage variant will retail for ₹8,699 in three color options from September 25th via Amazon India.

Tecno Spark 6 Air

The company took to Twitter to confirm the arrival of the new storage variant. Although, formerly, Tecno Mobile launched the budget Spark 6 Air back in July. The device debuted with a single 2GB RAM and 32GB variant. Later, the company added a 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant in August. Hence, the new 64GB storage marks the third memory upgrade of the Spark 6 Air smartphone.

On the whole, the Tecno Spark Air 6 has three color variants – Cloud white, Comet Black and Ocean Blue. However, at the time of writing this article, the Cloud White color option is not listed on Amazon yet but we will have to wait till Friday to know more.

Editor’s Pick: Tecno Spark Power 2 Air to debut in India on September 14

Tecno Spark Air 6 Specifications

The Tecno Spark Air 6 features a 7-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1640×720 pixels and a dot-notch screen. Apart from bring a 20.5:9 aspect ratio screen and converting 90.6% screen-body ratio, the display has a maximum brightness of 480 nits.

There is a power button and volume up/down buttons to the right, and micro-USB port and 3.5-mm audio jack at the bottom. At the back, we have a triple-camera setup, an LED flashlight, and a fingerprint sensor. Powering the device is Mediatek Helio A25 SoC.

The camera setup has a 13MP main lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The third sensor according to the company is an AI-sensor, which fills the gap to complete the symmetrical layout. At the front, there is an 8MP sensor for selfies. Tecno says the AI helps in bokeh mode, AR mode, AI HDR, AI Beauty, and more.

Other features include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a micro-SD slot for connectivity. All this is backed up by a huge 6,000mAh battery on-board. The Tecno Spark 6 Air runs HIOS based on Android 10. Apart from the 64GB variant, the other two 2GB+32GB and 3GB+32GB variants are priced at ₹7,999 and ₹8,499 respectively.

Up Next: FCC & Geekbench reveal primary specs of TECNO Spark 6

 

ASUS announces ExpertBook and ExpertCenter series of computers in India

By
Habeeb Onawole
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ASUS India has announced a slate of new products in the market. The new products include notebooks under the ExpertBook series and desktop computers under the ExpertCenter series.

ASUS ExpertBook P1

ExpertBook P1, P2, and B9 Notebooks

The ExpertBook P1 comes in 14-inch and 15-inch models with Intel’s Core i5 10th-gen processors. There are four models in the series including one that has a MIL-STD-810G certification, a 180° hinge, a fingerprint scanner, and a 44Wh battery. The P1 can be configured to up to 24GB of DDR4 RAM and with 1TB HDD/512GB SSD storage. The price for the notebook starts at INR 25,323 (~$344).

 

ASUS ExpertBook P2

The ExpertBook P2 has a 14-inch NanoEdge display but a 13-inch chassis. There is intel’s Core i7 processor inside with 2GB of NVIDIA MX110, and users can configure it to with up to 32GB of RAM, 1TB of HDD + 1TB of SSD. It has a backlit keyboard, a fingerprint scanner, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, a VGA port, a MicroSD card reader, an RJ45 port, and an HDMI port. It is also MIL-STD-810G certified. If you are interested in the P2, pricing starts at INR 58,967 (~$802).

 

ASUS ExpertBook B9

The ExpertBook B9 is touted as the world’s lightest 14-inch business laptop. It has a 14-inch display that is squeezed into a 13-inch chassis, weighs 995 grams, and is 14.9mm thick. Users can choose to configure the notebook with up to 2TB of PCIe SSD storage and 16GB of LDDR3 RAM. It has a 66Wh battery with support for fast charging (empty to 60% in 39 minutes) and boasts a battery life of up to 24 hours. The notebook has two ThunderBolt 3 ports, an HDMI port, and an RJ45 port via a micro HDMI port. There is also a full-sized USB 3.1 Gen 2 port. Another interesting feature of the device is its NumberPad which is on the trackpad. The notebook starts at INR 102,228 (~$1,389).

ASUSPro ExpertCenter Desktop

The ExpertCenter series include the ExpertCenter D3, the ExpertCenter D6, and the ExpertCenter D8. They are all powered by Intel’s 9th-gen processors with up to 64GB DDR4 RAM and feature several ports on both the front and back including an optional USB-C port and a DisplayPort that allows you to connect to up to three 2K/4K monitors.

ASUSPRO ExpertCenter D8

ASUS says the price starts at INR 27,429 (~$373) for the D3, starts at INR 29,669 (~$403) for the D6, and at INR 55,429 (~$754)  for the D8 which also features an Intel Q370 chipset. It has been reported that purchases include a monitor too.

 

ASUS AiO V241

ASUS All-in-One PCs

ASUS also announced the AiO V222FA all-in-one desktop PC with a 22-inch NanoEDge Display, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and support for up to 1TB HDD + 512GB SSD dual storage.

There is also the ASUS AiO V241 all-in-one PC that has a NanoEdge FHD LED display too (option for multi-touch) with an 88% screen-to-body ratio and SonicMaster audio with a bass-reflex speaker system. It has an Intel Core-i5 8th Gen processor, NVIDIA MX130 GPU, and 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD combined storage.

There are 4x USB 3.1 ports, 1x HDMI in and 1x HDMI out, and an RJ45 port. The HDMI input port means you can hook up your gaming console or TV box to it and take advantage of that gorgeous display and speakers to play games and watch movies. If you need an extra display, the HDMI output port comes in handy.

The ASUS V241 starts at INR 58,466 (~$795).

UP NEXT: Honor Hunter V700 Gaming Laptops launched, features NVIDIA RTX 2060 and 10th Gen Intel i7

 

Logitech MX Anywhere 3 wireless mouse launched, priced at $79.99

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Logitech has launched its top-of-the-line portable business wireless mouse MX Anywhere 3 which will be available for pre-order from today. The wireless mouse is priced at $79.99.Logitech Anywhere 3

In terms of the design, the Anywhere 3 is almost the same as Anywhere 2S, but the non-slip silicon material on the side has been upgraded. You can side-scroll with the mouse by pressing one side button and moving the MagSpeed wheel at the same time.

The new metal MagSpeed wheel on the wireless mouse brings electromagnetic scrolling to the Anywhere 3. The new wheel makes it faster and more precise faster than the previous scrolling mechanism on the Anywhere 2s. The new mouse also has 4000 DPI Darkfield technology which helps it track on any material, even glass, and the wheel has middle-click functionality that you can customize in Logitech Options.Logitech MX Anywhere 3

You can also customize scroll force in Logitech’s software, which will increase or decrease the number of lines you feel while scrolling in ratchet mode. By default, the top button switches between ratchet and hyperfast scrolling mode, but as with most buttons on MX devices, you can change the action assigned to that button in Options.

All of these features let you customize the way the Anywhere 3 feels as you’re using it, and that’s a good thing on a mouse that you’re supposed to use, well, anywhere. The mouse also comes with 70-day battery life and charges via USB-C.Logitech MX Anywhere 3

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3 comes in a universal version, compatible with most operating systems including Chrome OS and Linux, and a version optimized for macOS. The former works via Bluetooth or with an included unifying USB receiver while the latter is Bluetooth-only. Both cost $79 and are available for pre-order today from Logitech’s website.

 

UP NEXT: Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra beats Huawei P40 Pro in Camera Performance with a DxOMark score of 130

 

Kospet launches Prime 2 Smartwatch with rotating camera and face unlocking feature

By
Balaji S
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Kospet has finally launched the Prime 2 Smartwatch after a series of leaks. The Smartwatch has the most highlighting feature that is the rotating camera for face unlocking capabilities.

The Kospet Prime 2 is a successor to the Kospet Prime that launched back in September 2019. The new Smartwatch brings revolutionary changes like a bigger display, an Octa-core processor, a rotating camera, and more RAM than the predecessor. However, the highlight of the Smartwatch is the rotating camera in it.

If we recall, the Kospet Prime also had two cameras on it to take photos, and authentication through face unlocking. However, Kospet Prime 2 has a single 13MP Sony camera sensor and it is placed at the top center unlike sideways. When triggered, the camera rotates 90-degree for selfies, video calls, and face unlocking.

Kospet Prime 2 Specifications

Regarding the specifications, the Kospet Prime 2 has a similar round dial like the predecessor. The display also has ceramic bezel around it. There are two crowns and a SIM card tray to the right.

Editor’s Pick: Buy Kospet Probe Smart Watch for Just $31.99 from Gearbest

The display on Kospet Prime 2 is slightly bigger with 2.1-inches compared to 1.6-inch on the Kospet Prime. It has a resolution of 480×480 pixels. Powering the smartwatch is Mediatek’s Helio P22 Octa-core SoC. This is paired with a whopping 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Other features like GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0 are present for connectivity. However, it lacks NFC. The company has also mentioned that the Smartwatch is only Splash-proof and not water-proof. This is understandable considering it has a mechanically rotating part.

Further, this Smartwatch is one of the first 64-bit Android 10 wearables to hit the market. Kospet. To top it all, this Kospet Prime 2 has a large 1600mAh battery. This is a bump up from the 1260mAh found of the predecessor.

Pricing and Availability

While the QC-wireless charging module is present on the Smartwatch, the company seems to have suspended it for now. It says that a PCB module is degrading the Wi-Fi signal even during OFF-state. That said, we can expect the company to improve it on future firmware update and re-enable it.

As for the price and availability, there is no official info yet. However, Kospet is running a watch-face design competition till September 27th post which the Smartwatch may be ready for shipping.

Up Next: Kospet Raptor rugged smartwatch launched with a 1.3-inch display, 230mAh battery, and IP68 certification for $37.99

Certain OnePlus Nord users are facing an automatic factory reset bug

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OnePlus Nord is the most hyped smartphone of 2020 despite being a regular mid-range 5G device. It is also probably the only handset released this year to receive numerous system updates within a few weeks from its release. The phone was launched exactly two months ago but it is already running a seventh system build. However, users are still complaining about a number of issues. Now, a new report says that random users are facing an automatic factory reset bug.

OnePlus Nord Gray Onyx Featured

Though OnePlus Nord is a good value for its price, it does have certain shortcomings. The camera on this device does not perform as good as the company claimed during the hype marketing. Anyway, credit where credit’s due, the brand has been trying to improve the camera performance on this handset with almost every system update it has released for it so far.

Some users were facing Bluetooth issues and the company even addressed it in the last two updates. Following that, a new report by Android Police now says that some random users are experiencing an automatic factory reset problem.

Yes, you heard it right – automatic. Certain users on OnePlus Community have raised this concern. According to some of them, their unit heated up while in pocket and when they pulled it out to check, to their surprise, their handset was formatting on its own.

The Bluetooth issue on the Nord was fine as it did not affect the overall usability of the phone. But this factory reset bug is a serious problem. Imagine losing important data stored on your phone when you wake up from sleep in the morning or when you are out somewhere.

Thankfully, the publication has contacted OnePlus regarding the issue and the company has confirmed to be investing into it. For the time being, OnePlus Nord users can do nothing but hope their smartphone does not factory reset by itself.

UP NEXT: OnePlus Nord 6GB+64GB variant will go on sale in India on September 21

 

Xiaomi’s Gaming monitor rumoured to have 360Hz refresh rate coming on November 11

By
Jed John Ikoba
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News recently broke out that Xiaomi is planning to launch a gaming monitor on November 11 this year. The monitor is said to having a 24.5-inch display supplied by AUO and the retail price is expected to be set at 999 yuan (~$146).Xiaomi Gaming monitor

According to reports, the panel used in the display may be AUO’s 240Hz TN screen or AUO’s new 360Hz gaming screen. However, according to past product calculations, if the AUO 360Hz panel is used to manufacture the display, it is almost impossible for the price to be within 1,000 yuan.

At present, Xiaomi has launched five monitors – the 34-inch Mi Curved Display is priced at 2199 yuan ($323). There is also a 23.8-inch Mi Display priced at 679 yuan (~$99), a 27-inch 165Hz version of the Mi Display is priced at 2199 yuan ($323), and the Mi Display 1A 23.8-inch is priced at 699 yuan ($102). Xiaomi also has a display under the Redmi brand dubbed Redmi display 1A 23.8 inches priced at 599 yuan ($88).

According to data from OVI, the display with the highest refresh rate on the online retail platform is 280Hz. At present, there is an upward trend of monitors with 144Hz, 165Hz, 240Hz and 280Hz refresh rates and sales volume is also increasing steadily.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra beats Huawei P40 Pro in Camera Performance with a DxOMark score of 130

 

Blackview will launch a 5G Rugged Smartphone soon

By
Balaji S
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We are heading towards the end of 2020 and we can already see the hype train keyword for next year. 5G phones are expected to be the face of smartphones in 2021 and the excitement is already building up for brands like Apple’s iPhone 12, OnePlus 8T, and more. Now, Blackview has joined the list as its new Rugged 5G smartphone is launching in a month or so. With this, Blackview becomes one of the first companies to launch a first-ever 5G rugged smartphone.

Regarding the naming, we aren’t sure how Blackview would call it yet. However, it might be different from the current ‘BV99’ series and don a new name. The 5G device is said to sport a fresh design with the usual rugged body. Hence we can expect metallic casing, Military Standard certification, water-resistance, and more.

Blackview 5G Rugged smartphone: Expected Specifications

The device will reportedly have a 6.5-inch screen with slimmer bezels. Regarding the selfie camera placement, it is likely to retain the notch-design. However, the highlight of the device will be 5G connectivity. Blackview has so far mastered the art of making rugged phones but connectivity was limited to 4G.

Editor’s Pick: Top 5 Blackview waterproof and rugged smartphones to enjoy summers flawlessly at the beach

That said, the new 5G connectivity will make it one of the first rugged smartphones in the world to support the latest network. The device is likely powered by Mediatek’s 5G SoC. Mediatek has its 5G SoC lined up under the Dimensity branding and hence, we can expect one of mid-range  SoC like Dimensity 7 or 8 series in it to keep the costs low or flagship D1000 as rumored before.

Moving on, the upcoming 5G phone will have better cameras. If reports are true, the new camera on the device will be powered by Honeywell® flagship-level 2D scanner useful for scanning barcodes. That said, we can also expect important sensors like Altimeter, Barometer, Pedometer, etc., for outdoor use.

As for the price and release date, sadly there is no concrete info yet. However, strong rumors suggest that the device will launch some time between September-October this year.

Up Next: Blackview BV9900E Pre-Sale to begin from September 21, Unboxing & Giveaway details inside

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