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Grab Rog Phone 3 Armor Smart Case, AeroActive Cooler 3 and Screen protector available from Gizbot

Asus Rog Phone 3 is already here with splendid gaming hardware and software. The interested users around the globe can grab the new smartphone from Giztop. Along with the smartphone, some of the accessories are also launched to provide better gaming experience and to uplift the smartphone protection from the usual falls. Asus official AeroActive Cooler, Armor Smart case, and Screen Protector are also available from Giztop at genuine prices.

Must See: The ASUS ROG Phone 3 has a hidden 160Hz refresh rate mode

You can know more details about each accessory and its pricing detail below.

AeroActive Cooler 3

It is a must-have accessory if you’re rigorous gamer as it provides an extra cooling boost for more effective performance. AeroActive Cooler 3 provide different fan speed option with Aura lighting to make it more lively and vibrant. The reduced noise operation makes it worth every cent while optimizing the device for maximum performance.

There are some other use-cases also like it can be used as a stand for better viewing experience. Aus Rog Phone 3 can be easily side-mounted on this compact and small ActiveAero Cooler 3. The smartphone can lower the surface temperature by up to 4°C. It is available for the price of $79.99.

Lightning Armor Smart Case

It can be your smartphone’s perfect companion if you’re scared of any damage to your smartphone from usual falls. It provides maximum protection to Asus Rog Phone 3. The presence of an NFC chip on the cover enables the smartphone to show a custom wallpaper. It also supports Aura Lightning to showcase out-of-the-world visual experience.

asus roga phone 3

You can grab the Armor Smart Case for the Asus Rog Phone 3 for $55.99.

Antibacterial Glass Screen Protector 

Give Asus Rog Phone 3’s display a new lease of life by applying an Antibacterial Glass protector. It is 0.21mm thin and restores a high-definition visual rendering effect. It is scratch-resistant, have 2.5D edge craft which can easily fit on the screen. The glass screen protector is anti-fingerprint and oil rub resistance.

You can grab Glass Screen Protector for the price of $28.99 from Giztop.

Live photos show the Galaxy Note20 in Red, Blue, and Pink

The Galaxy Note20 launched yesterday alongside a bunch of other Samsung products. The phone was announced in three color options – Mystic Green, Mystic Black, and Mystic Bronze. However, a new leak has revealed that the phone comes in three more variants including pink.

Photos posted on Twitter by a user that goes by @TEQHNIKACROSS show the Galaxy Note20 in Blue, Red, and Pink. The images appear to have been taken in a Samsung store in South Korea.

It is not unusual for Samsung to have its flagships available in more colors than originally announced. However, some of these colorways are usually exclusive to certain markets and or carriers.

German leaker and tech blogger, Roland Quandt (@rquandt) also shared a tweet that includes images of the red Galaxy Note20. According to him, the color variant was teased by Korea Telecom. He also stated that the blue one is coming to SK Telecom, which is another South Korean carrier.

There is no info yet on if any of these colorways will be available in other countries. If you like these new color variants and don’t mind waiting, you may hold off pre-ordering the device.

The Galaxy Note20 is one of Samsung’s latest flagship phones. It has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a punch hole at the center. Depending on the market, the phone comes with an Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 Plus processor. There is 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage without support for storage expansion.

On the back is a triple camera setup that includes a 12MP main sensor, a 64MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera. There is 3x hybrid optic zoom, 30x Super-Resolution Zoom, and support for 8K video recording. The front-facing camera is a 10MP sensor

The Galaxy Note20 has an IP68-rating, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W fast wired charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

 

Samsung announces Android 11-based One UI 3 Developer Beta for Galaxy S20 series

Once the Galaxy Unpacked event ended yesterday, Samsung also announced Android 11-based One UI 3 Developer Beta for the Galaxy S20 series. Currently, the program is limited to South Korean and US variants of the handset. As for the latter, only T-Mobile/Sprint and Unlocked versions are eligible.

One UI 3.0 Developer Beta Galaxy S20 Plus Ultra

Samsung has been long known for delivering the latest Android update to its devices later than most brands. But lately, the company has improved a lot since it brought One UI, a revamped Android skin replacing Samsung Experience, which replaced TouchWiz.

Last year, the South Korean tech giant started One UI 2.0 developer beta a month later Google released Android 10. But in 2020, the company has already opened registrations for One UI 3 based on Android 11, which is yet to be released by Google.

Additionally, at the very end of launch event yesterday, Samsung also promised three generations of Android updates to its flagship smartphones from Galaxy S10 series.

That means the current-gen Samsung flagships will receive up to Android 13 and the last-gen devices will receive up to Android 12. Though the software support is not as good as on iPhones, it is surely better than in previous years.

Having said, below-listed are the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ (Plus), and Galaxy S20 Ultra models eligible for One UI 3 Developer Beta for the time being.

  • South Korea (KT / LGU+ / SKT / Unlocked)
    • SM-G981N
    • SM-G986N
    • SM-G988N
  • US (Sprint / T-Mobile / Unlocked)
    • SM-G981U
    • SM-G986U
    • SM-G988U
    • SM-G981U1
    • SM-G986U1
    • SM-G988U1

 

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Xiaomi launches the Mi Beard Trimmer 1C in India priced at Rs. 999 (~$13)

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has today officially unveiled the Mi Beard Trimmer 1C for the Indian market. The beard trimmer is a cheaper version of the Mi Beard Trimmer which was launched in India in June last year.Mi Beard Trimmer 1S

The new product adopts a  similar design with its predecessor which includes a quad edge design. It also comes with ultra-precise self-sharpening blades with 20 length settings. You also get 60 minutes of usage on a single charge.

The Mi Beard Trimmer 1C self-sharpening blade has 0.5mm precision which ensures accuracy and evenness in the cuts. It also utilises non-scratching teeth which bring more comfort. The kit also includes a beard comb. Mi Beard Trimmer 1C The device packs a 600mAh battery which can be fully charged in 2 hours over a micro USB port. A full charge can guarantee up to 60 minutes of usage. There is an LED battery indicator which shows the amount of battery power left. The gadget can be charged using a power bank or laptop. You also get a travel lock function which ensures the trimmer doesn’t get turn on unintentionally.Mi Beard Trimmer 1S

In a related development, Xiaomi also announced a partnership with a premium men’s grooming essentials brand – The Man Company. The brand has created an exclusive “Your Salon At Home” kit which will have the Mi Trimmer 1C, The Man Company Almond & Thyme Beard Oil and Almond & Thyme Beard Wash. First 500 Mi fans to buy the Trimmer will get 25% off on all products of The Man Company.

As for the price, the Mi Beard Trimmer 1C carries an Rs. 999 (~$13) price tag. The gadget will be on sale from 4 PM IST via Flipkart and Mi.com.

 

Canon suffers a Maze Ransomware attack, 10TB worth of Users’ data stolen

Canon has recently been hit with a ransomware attack. It has affected a number of its services, including Canon’s email, Microsoft Teams, company’s USA website, and other internal applications as well.

Canon

BleepingComputer had reported on the incident after tracking an outage on Canon’s image.canon cloud photo and video storage service. This resulted in the loss of data worth 10TB for users that utilized the storage feature. The outage occurred on 30th July 2020 and lasted over six days. Meanwhile, the site would display status updates until it went back in service on 4th August 2020.

Furthermore, an internal source reached out to BleepingComputer, sharing an image of a company wide notification. This message was titled “Message from IT Service Center,” which was sent by Canon’s IT department. According to this message, Canon was experiencing a “wide spread system issues affecting multiple applications, Teams, Email, and other systems may not be available at this time.”

A number of Canon domains were also affected by the cyberattack, while an alleged ransom note had been discovered soon after. The attack was from the Maze ransomware, who stated that they stole, “10 terabytes of data, private databases, etc,” for their attack on Canon. Although, Maze also revealed that the image.canon outage was not caused by them. Maze has stolen unencrypted files from servers and backups and has harvested the network of anything of value and gain access to a Windows domain controller. They have also been responsible for other high profile attacks in the past as well, so we will have to wait and see how the situation develops further.

 

Apple focuses on building local supply chain for iPhones sold in China

Apple is working on building a local supply ecosystem in China for iPhones sold strictly in that region. A new DigiTimes report stated that the company is looking to add more China based manufacturers for the local market.

One such manufacturer includes Luxshare, which has already set up manufacturing plants in China from Taiwan’s Wistron. Another Chinese firm is Lens Technology, who is sourcing metal chassis plants from Taiwan as well, to expand the iPhone’s presence. Furthermore, the Cupertino based giant is also continuing to add more Chinese suppliers to source its iPhones.

Apple
Foxconn, a known Apple supplier

For those unaware, Luxshare is already a part of Apple’s supply chain for the popular AirPods. Although now, it has become a bigger partner in the smartphone maker’s product ecosystem. So far, Apple has mostly employed Taiwanese firms in this position that have dominated its supply chain, but this might shuffle up the sourcing structure in Asia. Notably, India has also become a site for iPhone 11 production, marking the first time Apple is producing a flagship device outside of China.

 

OnePlus CEO: OxygenOS 11 will bring Always on Display for smartphones

OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, has just confirmed that the latest OxygenOS 11 update will bring the always on display feature to OnePlus smartphones. The senior executive shared a post on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, and confirmed a then rumor we had previously reported on.

OnePlus

According to Pete’s post on Weibo, the AOD feature is highly sought after and will be available for everyone that runs OxygenOS 11, so we can expect wide support for all the smartphone that does get the upcoming update. Furthermore, the social media post also revealed themes for this feature, as the CEO shares his preferred one being called “Time.” The official also shared a video that did shed some more light on the upcoming feature.

One of the faces showed the number of times the device is unlocked, along with the scale that maps the usage of the smartphone. It also displays other generic information like current time and date alongside app icons for notifications at the bottom. Multiple other faces had also been revealed, which makes this next update one of the most anticipated ones in recent times. OnePlus is also gearing up for Android 11, while dropping its final OxygenOS 11 developer preview on 10th August 2020.

 

Google Pixel 5a, Pixel foldable phone and Pixel 6 could be Pixel devices arriving in 2021

Google unveiled the Pixel 4a smartphone this Monday and is expected to launch the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 in October. The two phones are scheduled to release in the market by fall. Apart from these two pones, the search engine giant is unlikely to launch any new Pixel smartphones this year. 9to5Google that has accessed an internal Android document has revealed the names of some of the Pixel devices arriving next year.

The internal document lists the Android builds for existing Pixel phones right from the Pixel 2 that wen official back in 2017. The document also has information on unreleased Pixel devices. It has revealed that the search engine giant is now working on Android builds for three devices such as Pixel 5a, a foldable Pixel phone, and two first-party devices.

While the Pixel 5a is codenamed as “Barbette,” the codenames of the other three devices are “Raven,” “Oriole,” and “Passport.” The document further mentions that these names may differ from their codenames that will appear in AOSP. As it is known, Google Pixel devices are codenamed after different fishes.

Official teaser shows Pixel 5 on left and Pixel 4a (5G) on right

The publication has speculated that the “Raven” and “Oriole” devices could be Pixel 6 series handsets and the “Passport” device could be the first Pixel-branded foldable smartphone. The “Q4 2021” label for these devices suggests that they are slated to go official in the last quarter of 2021.

As far as the Pixel 5a is concerned, its moniker is explicitly mentioned in the document and it is likely to debut in “Q2 2021.” The name was also previously spotted in AOSP earlier this month. The device is described as a “lower end mid year device” which indicates that it will be succeeding the Pixel 4a.

The publication stated that the main purpose of this document is for Android development. It does not reflect the exact plans of the hardware team of the company as it contains some codenames such as the canceled Pixel 2 XL codenamed as “Muskie.”  Hence, there is a possibility that not all the unreleased devices mentioned in the list could reach the production stage

 

 

TSMC and Foxconn are potential candidates for Arm buyout: Report

Softbank has reportedly approached both TSMC and Foxconn for a potential acquisition of Arm. The group has been planning on selling the known chip designed, with numerous big names in the industry being possible candidates.

According to a Nikkei Asian Review report, Softbank has reached out to the world’s largest contract chipmaker and known Apple supplier. It had bought Arm for $32 billion four years ago and has been public about a partial or complete public offering of the firm. And now, sources close to the matter have revealed that TSMC and Foxconn were given a selection of financial data and projection directly from Arm.

TSMC

Notably, this is the same information that Nvidia had received previously. Similarly, Qualcomm and Apple had also been in the pool of potential buyers. While TSMC and Foxconn are reportedly looking into an investment, Nvidia is said to be considering a more serious approach with a complete buyout rather than just a stake. Although, whether that actually goes through remains to be seen.

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra 5G India pricing confirmed, pre-orders begin

Samsung held the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event to announce the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra flagship phablets. Yesterday, the company confirmed the pricing of the Note 20 series for the U.S. and European markets. This morning, the South Korean company rolled out a press release to confirm the pricing of Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G phones for India.

The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra 5G are now up for pre-orders in India through Samsung India’s official website and leading retail stores across India. Customers who pre-book the Note 20 will get benefits worth Rs. 7,000 (~$93). Those who pre-order will be eligible for benefits worth Rs. 10,000 (~$133). These benefits can be redeemed for purchasing other items like Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Tabs, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, etc. through the Samsung Shop app.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

The Galaxy Note 20 is a 4G LTE device that is priced at Rs. 77,999 (~$1,040). It comes with 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. It can be availed in colors like Mystic Bronze and Mystic Green.

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G costs a price tag of Rs. 1,04,999 (~$1,400). It also comes with 256 GB of storage. The phablet can be bought in colors such as Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black.

Customers with HDFC Bank credit and debit cards can take advantage of cashback of up to Rs. 6,000 (~$80) on purchase of Galaxy Note 20 and up to Rs. 9,000 (~$120) while buying the Note 20 Ultra. Existing users of Samsung Galaxy phones can opt for Upgrade offer that will bring an additional price cut of Rs. 5,000 (~$67) in lieu of their phones.

 

Amazon Prime Day India: Best New Product Launches

Amazon Prime Day sale is currently live in India with lots of discounts and offers on a ton of products from different categories. In this post, we have compiled a list of best new products that have launched on the occasion of this sale so that you don’t need to look for them manually on one of the largest eCommerce platforms in India.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

Redmi 9 Prime is Xiaomi’s latest ₹10K price segment smartphone offered for the Indian market. Highlights of this handset include MediaTek Helio G80, 6.53-inch FHD+ display, quad-camera setup, 5,020mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

It comes in four colors namely Space Blue, Mint Green, Sunrise Flare, and Matte Black. As for storage configuration, it is available in two variants – 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB priced at ₹9,999 and ₹11,999 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy M31s

The Galaxy M31s is the successor to Galaxy M31 from earlier this year. It includes improvements like 6.5-inch punch hole AMOLED display, 25W fast charging, 64MP Sony IMX682 sensor and the same old Exynos 9611 processor as well as 6,000mAh battery.

It is available in two colors (Mirage Blue / MirageBlack) and two storage configurations (6GB + 128GB / 8GB + 128GB) priced at ₹19,499 and ₹21,499 respectively.

OnePlus Nord

OnePlus Nord is the brand’s first 5G mid-range smartphone featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 6.44-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, 48MP quad-camera setup, dual selfie camera, 4,115mAh battery, and 30W Warp fast charging.

It comes in two colors (Marble Blue / Gray Onyx) and two storage configurations (8GB + 128GB / 12GB + 256GB) priced at ₹27,999 and ₹29,999 respectively.

Sony WF-1000XM3

Sony has finally launched the WF-1000XM3 in India a year after its initial debut in international markets. Priced at ₹19,990 17,989 it is arguably one of the best truly wireless earphones (TWS) in this segment with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). It is available in two colors – Black and Silver.

Huami Amazfit PowerBuds

The PowerBuds by Amazfit is the brand’s first and only TWS in its price segment to come with heart rate monitoring. It costs ₹6,499 and comes in two colors namely Dynamic Black and Active White.

HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless

If you are looking for a wireless gaming headset under ₹10K, then HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless is one of the best products costing only ₹7,490. It works via 2.4GHz receiver and includes features such as 40mm drivers, 7.1 virtual sound, noise-cancelling microphone, and more.

LG 32QN600 32-inch QHD Monitor

Costing ₹27,999, this monitor offers features such as 32-inch QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) IPS panel, HDR10, AMD Radeon FreeSync 2, 99% sRGB color gamut, wall-mount support, 2 x HDMI, DisplayPort, and more.

LG 34WL500 34-inch WFHD UltraWide Monitor

Unlike the previous model, this one priced at  ₹26,999, includes features like 34-inch ultra-wide WFHD (2560 x 1080 pixels) IPS LCD panel, HDR10, AMD Radeon FreeSync, 99% sRGB color gamut, wall-mount support, 2 x HDMI, and more.

 

 

OnePlus to ship smartphones with Facebook Pre-Installed

While bloatware is a common occurrence in many custom skins of Android, OnePlus had always refrained from cluttering the user experience from the get go. The company was highly praised for its clean UI and lack of a dozen unwanted pre-installed apps that cannot be removed. However, this might all be changing as the Chinese smartphone maker is shipping smartphones with Facebook pre-installed, which can’t be removed.

The OnePlus 8 series was the first lineup from the company to arrive with Facebook pre-installed. However, this more or less went under the radar for the most part. Although, Max Weinbach’s recent tweet seems to give a spotlight on the frustration people might face regarding this. Furthermore, Android Police reached out to OnePlus, who confirmed that it had struck a deal to add Facebook App installer, Facebook Services, and Facebook App Manager as a part of its system apps.

OnePlus

While this doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t uninstall apps like Facebook, Messenger, or Instagram, the underlying services and App installers will remain in the system and can only be disabled and not removed. The company plans on continuing this for the foreseeable future as well in regions like North America, India, and Europe. So what are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments down below.

Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra China pricing details revealed

Just hours after Samsung launched the company’s next-generation Galaxy Note series flagship smartphones — Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra, the pricing details of both the devices for the Chinese market have been revealed.

The South Korean giant has announced Samsung Forerunner Program in China in which those pre-order the smartphone through the company’s online store can get priority delivery from 15th August. This means that the users won’t have to wait for the first-day sale on 28th August to get their hands on the device.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

As for the pricing in the Chinese market, the Galaxy Note20, which packs 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, costs 7,699 yuan which roughly converts to $1,108. On the other hand, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 9,599 yuan which is around $1,382. The top-end variant with 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage costs 10,399 yuan, about $1,497.

Coming to the specifications, the Galaxy Note20 features a 6.7-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display while the Ultra variant comes with a 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both the phones come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Under the hood, the devices come powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, with support for 5G SA/NSA. In the camera department, both the smartphones feature a 10MP front snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The standard model features a 12-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 64-megapixel telephoto lens with Space Zoom of up to 30x. The Ultra model, on the other hand, comes with a 108-megapixel main shooter, a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 50x Space Zoom, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.

Both the models run the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung One UI 2.0 on top. The Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra are powered by a 4,300mAh and 4,500mAh battery respectively with 25W fast charging support.

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 features ‘Anti-Erosion Waterproof Coating’ to protect internal components: Report

Although Samsung was expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 2 as well in its Unpacked 2020 event, the company refrained from providing any pricing or availability details. However, new leaks have revealed a few interesting features that the device may arrive with.

According to Max Weinbach on Twitter, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 has an ‘anti-erosion waterproof coating.’ This means that Samsung’s successor to the Galaxy Fold does not feature water proofing rating or IP rating of any kind, but its main internal components can survive an accidental drop in the water. Unfortunately, it is still an unconfirmed report and we will have to wait for Samsung to announce more details regarding the device to know for sure.

Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold 2 folded and unfolded

The South Korean tech giant has made numerous improvements in the second generation of the foldable series, with a new under-metal cushion and a thicker protective layer. So, it does seem likely that it would try to add some form of protection or water resistance to premium grade flagship handset. We’ll provide more information when additional updates are available, so stay tuned.

 

Former Meizu VP Li Nan creates a new company named Angry Miao Technology

Last year, Li Nan, China-based smartphone maker Meizu’s co-founder and Vice President, resigned from the company. At that time, he had said that he would focus on the consumer market and developing new brands.

Today, he has announced the launch of its new company — Numiao Technology aka Angry Miao Technology. The company has also confirmed that it will hold a press conference later this month.

Li Nan Angry Miao Technology

The online press conference, which is scheduled to take place on 26th August, could see the first batch of devices getting launched by the company. However, we are not yet sure what the devices are.

Not just devices, it is not yet known what the focus of the company will be. It is unlikely that the company will be launching smartphones as it could violate non-compete contracts given that Li Nan was a Vice President at Meizu just a year back.

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As per the reports coming from the Chinese media, the company has received millions of dollars in investment from Meituan Dragon Ball Capital. However, this has not been confirmed by the company. It is also being reported that the focus of this new brand by Li Nan will be towards the younger audience.

Li Nan had co-founded Meizu along with Bai Yongxiang who is the CEO and Huang Zhang (Jack Wong). The company started as an MP3 player manufacturer before switching to making smartphones in 2008. Its portfolio is quite diverse now but phones remain the company’s major source of revenue.

 

Samsung reportedly orders 20% less parts for Galaxy Note20 series

Samsung has recently launched the company’s next-generation Galaxy Note series flagship smartphones — Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra. However, it seems that the South Korean giant isn’t expecting as much demand as its predecessor for the new devices.

As per the report coming from The Elec, Samsung has ordered about 20 percent fewer components for the Galaxy Note20 series. However, if that’s actually the case, then it is likely for the initial batch only and if the company sees a surge in demand, it can procure more components.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

The report claims that Samsung is expecting initial shipments of three million units for the latest Note-series flagship smartphones. Further, it adds that the total expected shipments for the lineup stand at around 10 million units by the end of this year.

The move of ordering 20 percent fewer components for the Galaxy Note20 series could be because of the less than anticipated demand for the Galaxy S20 series smartphones launched earlier this year.

EDITOR’S PICK: Samsung announces plans for 6G technology; Launch expected by the end of this decade

Also, the company’s sale of smartphones has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and since major markets still haven’t recovered, the company is likely keeping the stock volume low for the initial batches.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra was the best-selling model in the lineup and the company also expects a similar situation with the newly launched series. It expects Galaxy Note20 Ultra to account for 70 percent to 80 percent sales among the two models.

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, for a price of $999.99. On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is priced at $1,299.99 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and $1,499.99 for the 12GB + 512GB version. Both models will go on sale from August 21st.

 

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop gets 1,000 (~$144) yuan discount in China

Last year, Xiaomi had launched Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 with an impressive set of specifications. Now, the company has announced a discount of 1,000 yuan on one of the variants of the laptop.

The company has announced that the Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 with Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, GTX 166Ti graphics will be offered at a discount of 1,000 yuan (~144). This brings down the cost to 7,999 yuan, which is roughly $1,152.

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 Discount

However, at the time of writing this article, the product is shown as “Sold Out” on JD.com. We are not sure if the same discounted pricing will be applied when the device gets restocked on the e-commerce platform.

The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 looks similar to the predecessor model and comes with the same number of ports and vents, a 15.6-inch display with the same bezel size, and the exact keyboard layout.

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The 15.6-inch display offers 81 percent screen-to-body ratio and 72% color gamut as well as a 144Hz refresh rate for much smoother gameplay. It comes with support for dual-band WI-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x 3W speakers, Dolby Audio, and a 1MP HD webcam.

There are 4 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x Ethernet port, 1 x microphone port, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x HDMI output port, and a 3-in-1 card reader. It comes with a 4-color LED-backlit keyboard with 3 different modes, a glass touchpad with multiple gesture control, and ships with Microsoft‘s Windows 10 Home pre-installed.

The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 has a 55Whr battery that is claimed to provide up to 4.5 hours of video playback, 4 hours of video streaming, and 4.5 hours of web browsing.

 

Here are the Best Prime Day 2020 Deals on Amazon Devices in India: Kindle, Fire TV Stick & More

Amazon Prime Day 2020 sale has now officially been kicked off in India from today which will last for two days. During the sale days, the platform will be offering discounts and offers across several different products and categories.

Interestingly, India is the only country to get Amazon Prime Day sale this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If you are looking for good deals, we have compiled a list in this article.

Do note that along with this specific deal, HDFC Bank cardholders can also get additional 10 percent instant discount, however, the discount is capped at ₹1,500 and requires a minimum purchase of ₹5,000.

 

Amazon Fire TV Stick 1080p

Fire TV Stick Basic Edition

If you are looking for a good media streaming player for the TV, then Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of the best options available right now. It comes with support for apps like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV, Zee5, Sony LIV, and more.

It comes with a simple and minimal remote control which also supports Amazon Alexa’s voice search. It can be used to experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, as well as to browse the internet.

Regularly priced at ₹3,999, the product is currently available for ₹2,399, offering a discount of ₹1,600 or around 40 percent on its original price.

 

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

If you have a 4K UHD TV, then instead of the regular Amazon Fire TV Stick which offers 1080p output, you should consider buying the Fire TV Stick 4K, which as the name indicates, supports 4K media output.

It supports all the features mentioned above for the regular Fire TV Stick. Additionally, it has several premium features such as Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Atmos audio. The company claims that it is 80 percent more powerful than the regular Fire TV Stick.

This one also comes with support for the official YouTube app with Alexa voice search. The product is available for ₹3,599 during the Prime Day sale, offering a discount of ₹2,400 or 40 percent over the regular price of ₹5,999.

EDITOR’S PICK: Xiaomi edges Huawei in Q2 2020 to emerge as the 3rd largest phone vendor in Europe

 

Echo Dot with Fire TV Stick Bundle & Wipro Bulb

As the name suggests, this bundle includes Echo Dot 3rd generation smart Alexa-powered speaker, a Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, and a 9W Wipro Smart Bulb. Both can be paired to control the Fire TV Stick for a hands-free experience.

The Amazon Echo Dot is one of the most popular and most affordable smart speakers available in the market. It supports voice-based interaction through Alexa and can hear the user’s voice from across the room even with music playing.

The company also claims that the Echo Dot is designed around privacy as the microphone can be disconnected with the press of a button. It also comes with several other Alexa-powered features like viewing live camera feeds, check cricket scores, etc.

The combo bundle is priced at ₹4,448 during Prime Day sale in India, instead of the combo price of ₹8000 and a regular price of ₹10,500.

Echo Dot Gift Twin Pack with Wipro Smart Bulb

Echo Dot + Wipro Smart Bulb Combo

This bundle includes two Echo Dot smart speakers and a Wipro 9W LED Smart Color bulb. When connected, the light can be controlled using voice commands through Alexa. It can also be remotely controlled when away from home.

Users can also create a simple routine that will automatically change the color of the light as well as dim at the pre-defined time. There is no need for a central hub to make the smart device work, saving the users from additional costs.

The combo is available for purchase at just ₹3,999, which is a saving of ₹3,505 over the regular combo price of ₹7,595 and original price of ₹11,097. Do note that this is a Prime Exclusive deal only for the members.

 

Kindle Paperwhite 8GB Wi-Fi

Amazon Kindle 2019

The 10th generation version of Amazon’s one of the most affordable eBook reader — Kindle Paperwhite is available for purchase at ₹9,999 during the Prime Day sales, offering savings of ₹3,000 over the regular price of ₹12,999. The pricing is for the 8GB storage model with support for Wi-Fi connectivity only.

Amazon Kindle series is one of the best when it comes to eBook Readers and the Paperwhite edition adds an adjustable front light, allowing users to read comfortably for hours — indoors and outdoors, day and night.

It can hold thousands of books on 8GB storage. However, unlike some other Kindle versions, this device does not support audiobook playback. If you are itching to try out an eBook reader, this is the one to pick.

 

 

Realme C12 bags multiple certifications, Launch could be near

A new Realme phone with model number RMX2189 has received approval from Thailand’s NBTC, Indonesia’s TKDN and SDPPI, and China’s CQC. The NBTC certification has revealed that the name of the device is Realme C12. The moniker suggests that it could be a lower version of the recently unveiled Realme C15 phone. It is likely to be slotted between the Realme C11 and C15 phones.

The CQC certification of the Realme C12 has revealed that the phone is backed by a 6,000mAh battery. It also reveals that the phone supports only 10W charging. Probably, this could be one of the features that will differentiate it from the Realme C15.

It is known through TKDN listing that the handset will boot to Android 10 OS. The other specs of the phone are under wraps. With many certifications in tow, the Realme C12 launch date could be close at hand.

Realme C15 specifications

The Realme C15 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It produces 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display is shielded by Gorilla Glass panel.

The Helio G35 chipset powers the phone with 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB and for additional storage, there is a microSD card slot.

The rear camera setup of the Realme C15 has a 13-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel.

The phone is backed by a 6,000mAh battery. It supports 18W fast charging through microUSB. The Realme UI based Android 10 operating system comes pre-installed on the Realme C15.

 

 

[Updated] Best Flipkart & Amazon India Prime Day Deals

Flipkart and Amazon India are the largest as well as the most popular e-commerce websites in India. Both of them always host sale events together to compete with each other. Currently, Amazon has its “Prime Day” sale running from August 6 to 7. On the other hand, Flipkart also has its own sale called “Big Saving Days” from August 6 to 10. Here, in this post, we have curated some of the best deals from both the platforms.

Important Note: Additional Offers

The below mentioned offers are applicable to all the products from both eCommerce websites

Amazon India

  • 10% Instant Discount up to ₹650 with HDFC Bank Debit Card (Minimum Cart Value – ₹5,000)
  • 10% Instant Discount up to ₹1,500 with HDFC Bank Credit Card and Debit/Credit EMI (Minimum Cart Value – ₹5,000)
  • Flat 5% Reward Points and 5% Instant Discount up to ₹750 with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card (Minimum Cart Value – ₹5,000)

Flipkart

  • 10% Instant Savings with Citibank Credit/Debit Card and Instant Discount with ICICI Bank Credit Card
    • All Categories (Except Grocery & Mobiles) – ₹1,500 Maximum Discount per Card with Minimum Cart Value of ₹3,000
    • Grocery –  ₹1,500 Maximum Discount per Card with Minimum Cart Value of ₹1,500
    • Mobiles – ₹1,000 Maximum Discount per Card with Minimum Cart Value of ₹3,500 (Additional ₹500 Discount on Mobiles priced ₹20,000 and above.
  • 5% off up to ₹200 with Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card (No Minimum Cart Value)
  • 5% Unlimited Cashback with Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card

Smartphones

Amazon India

Model
Launch Price
Selling Price
Discount
Offer Price
Apple iPhone 11 64GB / 128GB ₹64,900 / ₹69,900 ₹64,900 / ₹69,900 ₹5,000 / ₹4,400 ₹59,900 / ₹65,500
Samsung Galaxy S10 8GB+128GB ₹66,900 ₹49,999 ₹5,000 ₹44,999
Oneplus 7T Pro 8GB+256GB ₹53,999 ₹47,999 ₹4,000 ₹43,999
OnePlus 7T 8GB+256GB ₹39,999 ₹37,999 ₹2,000 ₹35,999
Redmi K20 Pro 6GB+128GB ₹27,999 ₹24,999 ₹2,000 ₹22,999

 

Flipkart

Model
Launch Price
Selling Price
Discount
Offer Price
Apple iPhone SE 2020 64GB / 128GB / 256GB ₹42,500 / ₹47,800 / ₹58,300 ₹42,500 / ₹47,800 / ₹58,300 ₹5,501 / ₹5,801 / ₹6,301 ₹36,999 / ₹41,999 / ₹51,999
Apple iPhone XR 64GB / 128GB ₹76,900 / ₹81,900 ₹49,900 / ₹54,900 ₹4,901 ₹44,999 / ₹49,999
Redmi K20 Pro 6GB+128GB ₹27,999 ₹24,999 ₹2,000 ₹22,999

 

 

Wearables

Amazon India

Model Launch Price Selling Price Discount Offer Price
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS 38mm ₹32,380 ₹20,900 ₹1,910 ₹18,990
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS 42mm ₹34,410 ₹23,900 ₹2,910 ₹20,990
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular 42mm ₹41,120 ₹37,422 ₹4,932 ₹32,490
Samsung Galaxy Watch Bluetooth 42mm ₹24,990 ₹20,749 ₹4,759 ₹15,990
Huami Amazfit GTS ₹9,999 ₹9,999 ₹1,500 ₹8,499
Huami Amazfit GTR (47mm) ₹10,999 ₹10,999 ₹2,000 ₹8,999
Huami Amazfit T-Rex ₹9,999 ₹9,999 ₹1,000 ₹8,999
Xiaomi Mi Samart Band 4 ₹2,299 ₹2,299 ₹200 ₹2,099

 

Flipkart

Model Launch Price Selling Price Discount Offer Price
Honor Watch Magic ₹13,999 ₹7,999 ₹3,000 ₹4,999
Honor Magic Watch 2 42mm ₹11,999 ₹11,999 ₹3,000 ₹8,999
Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm ₹12,999 ₹12,999 ₹3,000 ₹9,999
Huami Amazfit Verge Lite ₹6,999 ₹4,999 ₹500 ₹4,499
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 ₹2,299 ₹2,299 ₹200 ₹2,099

 

 

Audio

Amazon India

Model Launch Price Selling Price Discount Offer Price
Bose SoundSport Free ₹18,900 ₹18,900 ₹5,610 ₹13,290
Bose QuietComfort 35 II ₹29,363 ₹29,363 ₹9,373 ₹19,990
Bose SoundSport ₹13,275 ₹13,275 ₹3,986 ₹9,289
Bose SoundLink Revolve ₹19,900 ₹19,900 ₹5,970 ₹13,930
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ₹22,050 ₹22,050 ₹6,620 ₹15,430
Bose Frames Alto ₹21,681 ₹21,681 ₹4,161 ₹17,520
Skullcandy Indy Evo ₹6,999 ₹6,999 ₹350 ₹6,649
JBL Tune 220TWS ₹7,499 ₹7,499 ₹600 ₹6,899
Sony WI-XB400 ₹3,990 ₹3,799 ₹809 ₹2,990
Sony WI-C200 ₹2,490 ₹1,890 ₹191 ₹1,699
Sony MDR-XB55 ₹2,199 ₹700 ₹1,499
Sony MDR-EX150AP ₹899 ₹150 ₹749
JBL C100SI ₹699 ₹100 ₹599
OPPO ENCO M31 ₹2,999 ₹2,299 ₹300 ₹1,999
OPPO ENCO W31 ₹4,499 ₹3,799 ₹300 ₹3,499
Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 ₹4,499 ₹3,999 ₹400 ₹3,599
Redmi Earbuds S ₹1,799 ₹1,799 ₹200 ₹1,599
Jabra Elite 75t ₹14,999 ₹14,999 ₹1,500 ₹13,499
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless ₹24,990 ₹24,990 ₹9000 ₹15,990
Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear Wireless ₹14,990 ₹14,990 ₹7,500 ₹7,490
Sennheiser CX 180 Street II ₹799 ₹200 ₹599
Sennheiser CX 275 S ₹1,749 ₹250 ₹1,499
Sennheiser CX 80s 1,490 ₹1,490 ₹300 ₹1,190
Sennheiser HD 206 ₹1,489 ₹390 ₹1,099
Infinity Glide 120 by JBL ₹1,399 ₹400 ₹999
Sennheiser CX 300s ₹3,390 ₹200 ₹2,490
Sennheiser CX 150BT ₹4,990 ₹4,990 ₹1,000 ₹3,990
Sennheiser CX 350BT ₹7,490 ₹7,490 ₹1,500 ₹5,990
Sennheiser M2 IEI Momentum ₹5,850 ₹851 ₹4,999

 

Flipkart

Model Launch Price Selling Price Discount Offer Price
OPPO Enco W11 ₹2,499 ₹2,299 ₹300 ₹1,999

 

 

Other Top Electronics Offers

Model Launch Price Selling Price Discount Offer Price
Redmi Power Bank 10,000mAh ₹899 ₹899 ₹200 ₹699
Mi NoteBook 14 Horizon Edition Intel Core i5 ₹54,999 ₹54,999 ₹2,000 ₹52,999
OnePlus Q1 55-inch QLED ₹69,900 ₹69,900 ₹10,999 ₹59,899
OnePlus Q1 Pro 55-inch QLED ₹99,900 ₹99,900 ₹25,000 ₹74,899

 

These sale days are the best time to buy electronics as you get promotional debit and credit card cashbacks and discounts (as mentioned above) lowering the already discounted prices.