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Xiaomi launches the YEUX mobile solar power bank priced at ¥349 (~$49)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Charging mobile phones and other gadgets outdoors is a major challenge, especially in areas where there is no electricity. Even a power bank doesn’t offer a permanent solution as it too can run out of power when used for long. Here comes the idea of a solar power bank. This has been around for quite some time but Xiaomi is just joining the fray with a new solar power bank launched on the Youpin platform. YEUX solar mobile power bank is suitable for long outdoor travel scenarios such as cycling, mountaineering and camping. It costs 349 yuan (~$49).YEUX solar mobile power bank

The YEUX solar mobile power bank uses high-sensitivity, high-conversion, single-crystal silicon solar panels. The conversion rate is greatly improved compared to traditional solar panels. It can also be recharged on rainy days. The charging panel can be hung on a backpack to charge while on the move.

The charging board adopts solar chip technology to automatically detect the intensity of sunlight to match the optimal power supply scheme for the load (green light indicates better sunlight, the yellow light indicates average, and the red light indicates weaker sunlight).YEUX solar mobile power bank

The solar charger packs a built-in 6400 mAh lithium polymer battery. The solar charger keeps the battery recharged when there is no electricity. However, where there is a power source, the battery can be recharged directly.

It uses a three-output interface design, two USB-A interfaces with a maximum output of 5V/3A each, and a Type-C interface with a maximum output of 5V/3A, which can charge mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, other power banks and other devices. There is also a Micro-USB input interface with a maximum input of 5V/2A.

The power bank is wrapped with encrypted Oxford cloth with high light transmittance and ageing resistance. The clothing has a PU coating which ensures it is waterproof and doesn’t smell over time.

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Xiaomi launches Fengmi 4K Laser Projector Pro: 2400 ANSI lumens,150-inch screen

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi launched the Fengmi 4K Laser Projector last year in China and the product was well received. The brand has now unveiled the Fengmi 4K Laser Projector Pro. The new product is presently on sale on Xiaomi Youpin for 12,799 yuan (around $1,800). To recall, the first-gen model was sold for 10,999 yuan. Fengmi Laser TV 4K Cinema Pro

How this model differs from its predecessor is that the brightness of the Fengmi Laser TV 4K Cinema Pro has been increased from 1700 ANSI lumens to 2400 ANSI lumens. Also, the projectable size has been increased from 100 inches to 150 inches.

The Fengmi 4K Laser Projector Pro brings support for 4K resolution which is four times the resolution of a 1080p screen. For a giant 150-inch screen which it supports, that means a mammoth screen on ultra-sharp and clear content. The Pro version is powered by a high-performance Amlogic T972 chip with a maximum clock frequency of 1.9GHz. The chipset is said to have a performance improvement of 63% with 55% reduction in power consumption compared to the Amlogic T962 chipset used on the previous generation. The chipset is also claimed to the first to support 8K video decoding.Fengmi 4K Laser Projector Pro

Further, the 4K Laser projector packs 3GB of LPDDR4 memory which should guarantee smooth execution of tasks by the projector. It features three HDMI 2.0b interfaces which can be deployed to connect hard disk players, U disks, game consoles, computers, etc.

In addition, the Fengmi Laser TV 4K Cinema Pro uses a 0.23:1 large depth of field ultra-short-focus lens design which can be placed on a TV cabinet to project a large screen of 80-150 inches. It uses the ALPD 3.0 laser fluorescent display technology with up to 16-18% red light ratio. As such, the character and natural colour reproduction is more realistic. The service life of the light source is more than 25,000 hours, and you can watch more than 10,000 movies.

In terms of content, Fengmi Laser TV 4K Cinema Pro no longer uses the MIUI TV system, but its own FengOS system, which supports customized homepage, full-screen content preview, and intelligent voice recognition.

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Elephone E10 Pro reservation page goes live with some specification details

By
Simranpal Singh
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The launch for Elephone E10 Pro is now just a matter of a few days as the company has enabled registrations of the new smartphone. After certain leaks and rumours, the Elephone is finally bringing two new smartphones – Elephone E10 Pro and Elephone PX Pro to the market by early next month. Elephone E10 Pro will be available for a big discount from June 5 – 15, along with free gifts for the first 100 buyers for the first 10 days after launch.

Must See: Elephone E10 Pro and PX Pro launching soon with hefty discounts!

ElePhone E10 Pro is an affordable yet stylish smartphone with a powerful rear camera. There’s a quad-rear camera module featuring a 48-megapixel primary camera which is capable of capturing detailed photos. Other camera sensors include a 120° ultra-wide sensor, a depth sensor and a 2cm macro lens. A 13-megapixel AI front camera is available for beautiful selfies and video calling.

The smartphone houses a large 6.55-inch HD display with a punch-hole for the front camera. ElePhone E10 Pro is powered with an octa-core processor coupled with 128GB internal storage.

On the rear, the smartphone houses a curved Glass cover for a premium look with different gradient colour options. The curved glass rear also enables NFC for wireless payments via Google Pay or any other compatible app. It is a dual SIM device and offers expandable storage option using a micro SD card.

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The smartphone will be priced below the reserved price of $169. ElePhone will offer a good discount to the users who reserve the smartphone today by entering the email ID. You can even enter the Elephone Giveaway to win the ElePhone E10 Pro for free.

Meanwhile, the users can buy new smart accessories like smartwatch and TWS which are on sale from May 25 – June 15.  There a new Elephone W6 smartwatch with a 1.54-inch colour screen and 8.9mm thickness for the reduced price of $29.99. The users can also buy True wireless Bluetooth 5.0 ElePods and ElePods for the price of $9.99 and $19.99 respectively.

Apart from the Elephone E10 Pro, the company is also coming with Elephone PX Pro. More information about the giveaway is available at the official website.

Related: Elephone E10 Pro appears in Gradient Purple and Silver Grey colors a few days before its launch

Redmi Note 9S vs Realme 6s vs OPPO A52: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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Every time Redmi is launching a new handset, Realme comes with a perfect rival and vice versa. The latest best-buys launched by the two brands are Redmi Note 9S and Realme 6S: you can get both for less than €200 in the global market and they both provide very high performances at affordable prices. Another interesting budget phone launched in the last days is the Oppo A52. This specs comparison will help you make your choice if you are looking for the best and most recent device sold for less than €200.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Realme 6s vs OPPO A52

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S Oppo A52 Realme 6s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm, 209 grams 162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm, 192 g 162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm, 191 grams
DISPLAY 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD  6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz MediaTek Helio G90T, octa-core 2.05 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot  6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 10, MIUI  Android 10, Color OS Android 10, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Quad 12 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP front camera		 Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 5020 mAh, fast charging 18W  5000 mAh, fast charging 18W 4300 mAh, fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, splash resistant Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot, splash resistant

Design

With their punch-hole displays, these three handsets look very modern despite their very affordable prices. If you want the best materials, you should go for the Redmi Note 9S since it is built with a glass back. But I like the Realme 6s more due to its less intrusive camera module and its smaller dimensions. I would not go for the Oppo A52 due to its bigger camera module and due to the fact that it does not offer any protection against water, while Redmi Note 9S and Realme 6s are splash resistant.

Display

Realme 6s is equipped with the most exciting display as it is the only one to feature a high 90 Hz refresh rate. Redmi Note 9S has a wider panel, but it has a standard 60 Hz refresh rate just like the Oppo A52. In each case, you get an average IPS display with a Full HD+ resolution, so no huge differences in terms of image quality. That is why Realme 6s wins the display comparison without any doubt.

 

 

Specs & Software

Here is a hard fight between Realme 6s and Redmi Note 9S. A lot of people prefer Qualcomm chipsets (like the Snapdragon 720G found on the Redmi Note 9S), but MediaTek Helio G90T is a very powerful SoC with high CPU and GPU performances. However, we are going to give the hardware award to the Redmi Note 9S since it comes in a configuration with more RAM and more internal storage (6/128 GB), while Realme 6s is only available in a 4/64 GB version. If you need better hardware with the same specifications as the Realme 6s, go for the Realme 6 which offers up to 8 GB of RAM. Oppo A52 has lower performance due to its Snapdragon 665, but it is the only with stereo speakers. Android 10 is naturally preinstalled on each of these devices.

 

 

Camera

On the paper, the rear camera setup offered by the Redmi Note 9S is the best one. But there are just marginal differences if we compare it to the Realme 6s: it has a 5 MP macro sensor instead of the 2 MP macro lens found on the Realme 6s. Instead, the Oppo A52 loses the battle due to its inferior main sensor with a 12 MP resolution, as well as an inferior front camera.

 

 

Battery

Unfortunately, we still had no chance to test the battery life of all of these devices. Judging from the specifications, Redmi Note 9S (which comes with more or less the same battery capacity as the Oppo A52) should last more in a lot of scenarios due to its more efficient chipset built at 8 nm. Realme 6s will most likely be the one with the shortest battery life (still a good battery phone, tho), but it charges a lot faster because of its smaller battery capacity and the fastest charging technology.

 

 

Price

Both Realme 6s and Oppo A52 start at €199/$219 globally. Redmi Note 9S begins at €229, but you can easily find it for less than €200 thanks to street prices. The Redmi Note 9S is definitely interesting in that price segment because it offers a huge battery and an amazing Qualcomm chipset, but despite its smaller battery, Realme 6s remains a valid alternative due to its high performances and 90 Hz display. In regards to the Oppo A52, wait for its price to drop.

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Realme 6s vs OPPO A52: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

PROs

  • Huge battery
  • Great hardware
  • Glass back
  • Best cameras
  • HDR display
  • IR blaster

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Realme 6s

PROs

  • Punch-hole design
  • 90 Hz refresh rate
  • Great hardware
  • Faster charging
  • Affordable

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Oppo A52

PROs

  • Huge battery
  • Punch-hole design
  • Stereo speakers
  • Affordable

CONS

  • Inferior hardware

 

Xiaomi India teases the launch of Mi-branded laptops / notebooks

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi sells a number of products and one of them is laptops. Unfortunately, they are limited to China and the company has never made them available outside its home country. Thankfully, it is going to change soon as executives of Xiaomi India has begun to tease the launch of Mi laptops in the country.

Whenever Xiaomi is set to launch a new product in India, it is first teased by Manu Kumar Jain, the managing director of Xiaomi India, followed by other top-level executives. The same has happened for the launch of Mi branded laptops in the country.

One might be wondering why we are confident that it will be a Mi Notebook. That’s because the hashtag they are using clearly says #WhatsNextFromMi and not #WhatsNextFromRedmi.

Also, the executives are speaking two words in their teaser videos – “It’s time” closing the lid of their laptops. Although this means Xiaomi is finally bringing laptops to India after years of requests, some people on Twitter think the company could be launching Mi Watch instead.

Mi Notebook Pro Enhanced Edition
Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro Enhanced Edition

Having said that, the laptop model Xiaomi has planned to launch in India is still a mystery. It worth noting that the launch of Redmibooks was tipped in late April and even one of the models was spotted on BIS certification portal.

On the other hand, Xiaomi India is teasing a Mi-branded product and not Redmi. This means only one thing and that is the company could be rebranding a RedmiBook with a Mi moniker.

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Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus gets second-gen model

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The Lenovo Smart Tab M10 announced in 2019 is a device that doubles as a tablet and a smart display. The device can function as a smart display thanks to a speaker dock that it ships with. Yesterday, Lenovo announced a second-gen model that ships with Amazon’s Alexa assistant.

Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus

The Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus has a 10.3-inch FHD IPS screen with slimmer bezels and dual-front facing speakers. It also has a TDDI chip (Touch and Display Driver Integration) for better touch sensing and for a more efficient display.

Lenovo says it has a faster and more powerful mobile processor which is MediaTek’s Helio P22T 2.3GHz octa-core processor. It will be available in 2+32GB, 4+64GB, and 4+128GB variants with support for storage expansion (256GB max.).

Lenovo has added Face Unlock, a “Drop In” feature that allows it to function as a two-way intercom, and messaging and video calling at no cost between supported devices. The rear camera is an 8MP sensor while the selfie camera is a 5MP sensor.

The Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus also has an improved Kid’s Mode with dedicated kids’ content, parental control, eye protection features, and posture and bumpy environment alerts. There is also Dolby Atmos.

Inside the tablet is a 5000mAh battery that charges via a USB Type-C port but there is no mention of fast charging support. It also has a nano-SIM slot, Bluetooth 5.0, an audio jack, and pogo pins for connecting to the dock.

Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus

The Smart Dock now comes in Graphite Grey and has a modern fabric covering it. The speakers in the dock are dual 3W speakers and it connects via Bluetooth 4.2.  However, you get three far-field microphones that can pick up your voice from across the room.

The Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus will go on sale in June for €229 with the Smart Dock included.

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Teclast P20HD tablet with a 10.1″ FHD screen, 6000mAh battery launched

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Teclast has officially launched the Teclat P20HD Android tablet in China. The product comes with an affordable 799 yuan (~$112) price tag and is presently on pre-sale via Jingdong (JD.com).Teclast P20HD tablet

The Teclast P20HD sports a 10.1-inch display with a FullHD resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and a 2.5D curved screen on top The tablet features an all-metal body with arc edges. It is powered by a UNISOC SC9863A processor and supports AI intelligent image optimization algorithms. The tablet is also equipped with the PureSound cavity system which supports the horizontal stereo sound effect with large amplitude and large volume.

The processor is paired with 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of internal storage onboard. The tablet has a TF card slot for expanding the storage. Keeping the lights on is a non-removable 6000mAh battery which can deliver up to 7 hours of online video streaming. The tablet uses a USB-C port which means there is support for fast charging.

On the camera aspect, the tablet packs a 2MP front camera and a 5MP rear camera. It also features support for Beidou + GPS WeChat positioning navigation, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, etc. Providing the interface is the latest Android 10 operating system which enables features such as gesture control and system-wide dark mode.

The P20HD is expected to go on sale on June 12.

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Samsung Money Debit Card announced; no ATM fees, no account fees

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Last year, Apple announced the Apple Card – a credit card created in partnership with Goldman Sachs. Huawei followed suit with its own Huawei Card announced a few months ago in China. Today, it is the turn of Samsung, and the Korean tech giant has named it Samsung Money.

Samsung Money

Samsung Money is a Mastercard debit card issued by The Bancorp Bank; and just as Apple’s card is tied to Apple Pay, this is tied to Samsung Pay.

Getting the card is pretty easy as Samsung has made it possible for users to request for it via the Samsung Pay app. You can also start using the digital card right away until the physical card arrives. The Samsung Pay app can also be used to check balances, monitor transactions, flag suspicious purchases, and block the card.

Samsung Money featured

Samsung says Samsung Money has no account fees (for now). They are also promising reward points for purchases that can be redeemed and be used towards future Samsung purchases. Samsung has also revealed that the Samsung Money accounts will be FDIC insured for up to $1.5 million which is six times higher than the $250,000 for most debit cards. Another perk is no charges when owners use any of the 55,000 ATMs in the Allpoint ATM network.

Samsung Money will be available later this summer but there is already a waiting list where you can sign up for it.

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Huawei MatePad Pro 5G launched in China, starts at ¥5299 (~$747)

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Huawei has launched the MatePad Pro 5G tablet in its home market China. The premium 5G tablet was earlier unveiled for the global market in February 2020 but is yet to be released. Thus, the product will go on sale first in China.Huawei MatePad Pro 5G

The Huawei MatePad Pro 5G is available in 8GB RAM with options of 256GB and 512GB UFS 3.0 storage. The 8GB+256GB version is priced at 5,299 yuan (~$747) while the 8GB+512GB version bundled with a keyboard and stylus comes in at 6,799 yuan. The models are already on pre-sale on Vmall and will go on sale on June 11.

The MatePad Pro 5G is indeed a true flagship tablet as it is powered by a Kirin 990 chipset. The tablet packs a nano SD card slot onboard that can be used to expand the storage when needed. The tablet features a 10.8-inch IPS LCD display with 90% screen ratio, rounded corners and a punch-hole that houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The display comes with quad HD+ resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and DCI-P3 colour gamut. Huawei MatePad Pro 5G

The tablet is equipped with a huge 7,250mAh battery that supports 40W rapid charging. However, the device ships with 20W fast charger. There is also support for 15W wireless charging and 7.5W reverse wireless charging on the onboard. It runs EMUI 10-flavoured Android 10 OS.

The rear aspect of the device is made of a premium metal panel. The rear panel features a 13-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 aperture. It comes with features like phase detection autofocus and LED flash. The device comes with support for M-Pencil stylus that 4096-level pressure sensitivity nib. The stylus can be charged wirelessly by simply attaching to the device.

Other features include Histen 6.0 audio support, quad speakers, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS (only on LTE edition) and USB-C. There is no fingerprint scanner and 3.5mm audio jack.

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Honor Play 4 Pro teased officially, Will feature Kirin 990, 40W charging & IR Blaser

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Honor is set to announce its next smartphone dubbed as Honor Play 4 Pro in its home country China. This handset has been leaked multiple times since the last week. Now, the brand has also begun to tease its launch formally.

Ahead of Honor Play 4T series launch in April, Honor appointed Wei Xialong as the new product manager of the Play series. This executive teased those handsets on his Weibo account before release. Now, he is doing the same for the upcoming Honor Play 4 Pro.

Mr Xialong posted three pictures on his Weibo profile hinting he has hidden some features of Honor’s forthcoming handset. According to ITHome, these features are 40W fast charging, IR blaster, and Kirin 990 SoC.

These specs go in line with a previous leak of Honor Play 4 Pro. Also, this handset is said to be the true successor of the original Honor Play launched in 2018 with Kirin 970 underneath.

Earlier today, this device was found listed on VMall, the official Huawei online store in China. Unfortunately, it did not reveal any specifications but we know the entire design of the phone, thanks to official renders.

The Honor Play 4 Pro will sport a dual punch-hole display and will feature a dual-camera setup, which is strange in 2020. As per previous leaks, the primary shooter will be a 40MP Sony IMX600y RYYB sensor as found on the recently launched Honor X10.

Last but not least, the Honor Play 4 Pro is tipped to cost around 3,000 Yuan ($418) and a non-pro model might tag along.

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Xiaomi releases Kids Mode for PatchWall; comes with parental control and more

By
Habeeb Onawole
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If you own a smart TV powered by Android TV, then you are definitely displeased with Android TV’s lack of multi-user accounts. This means there is only one interface and contents for adults and kids are displayed together. Xiaomi has announced a solution called Kids Mode for its PatchWall interface that ships with its smart TVs.

The new Kids Mode allows for a separate interface for your little ones when you turn on your smart TV. Below is a list of the features that come with the new Kids Mode:

  • Parental Lock
  • Safe Universal Search
  • Smart Curation
  • Free Educational Content

There is no info on the roll-out, so we have no idea if this is a feature rolling out to certain models or in certain regions. However, if you own a Xiaomi Smart TV, you should check if you have an update available. Do let us know in the comment box when you get the feature.

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Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Smart Electric Kettle Pro for 249 yuan (~$35)

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi first launches a smart electric kettle under the MIJIA brand in 2016 whose major selling points include rapid boiling, as well as 304 stainless steel liner, and smart control of water temperature. The smart kettle also came with an affordable 199 yuan price tag. Four years down the line, the Chinese brand has launched the MIJIA Smart Electric Kettle Pro.MIJIA Smart Electric Kettle Pro

The new Pro version is priced at 249 yuan (~$35) which is still a decent price. The new model supports five adjustable levels of thermal insulation. It also comes with an upgraded high-definition digital display which displays the temperature of the water inside the kettle in real-time.

The MIJIA Smart Kettle Pro features a 1.5L capacity and a built-in 1800W high-power concentrating heating ring. It takes only 5 minutes from completely boil a full volume of water.

The inside of the kettle is made of 304 stainless steel liner, which has anti-rust and anti-scaling properties. The interior also doesn’t retain smell and can easily be cleaned.

This Pro model also has support for smart water temperature control. This time around, users get the option of adjusting the temperature between five levels –  40°C/50°C/70°C/80°C/90°C. There is a single button on the handle for switching between the five temperature levels. The kettle can also maintain the temperature of the water inside for up to 12 hours.

In addition, the MIJIA Smart Electric Kettle Pro also supports triple security protection, including protection against electric shock, water leakage and automatically powers off when the water gets dried inside.

The smart home product is presently available on Jingdong (JD.com) but that’s for Chinese buyers.

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Report: Samsung begins mass-production of Galaxy Fold 2

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Samsung will be launching its third foldable smartphone in the second half of 2020. The device in question is thought to be the long-rumored Galaxy Fold 2, the successor to the original Galaxy Fold from last year. According to the latest report from South Korea, the company has now begun the mass production of Galaxy Fold 2 with an expected release in August.

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Galaxy Fold 2 Concept Render

The Galaxy Fold 2 is one of the most anticipated devices in 2020. It is rumored to pack almost all things people wished the Galaxy Fold had.

As per the new report, Samsung Electronics has placed orders for production-level foldable smartphone parts to its partners. This indicates the company to have started the mass-production of Galaxy Fold 2 and the report also suggests it will hit markets in August.

According to previous reports, the upcoming foldable from Samsung will be using UTG (Ultra Thing Glass) protection for its folding screen. This material is currently only used in the Galaxy Z Flip. It is durable than CPI (Colorless Polymide) film aka plastic cover used on the original Galaxy Fold.

Samsung is forecasted to ship 2.5 to 3 million foldables this year, compared to 500,000 units last year as per analysts. Also, the price of Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to be around $100 less than its predecessor in the US. It is expected to retail between $1880 and $1895.

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Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i and IdeaPad Duet 3i arrive to take on the Surface Pro and Surface Go

By
Habeeb Onawole
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If you are on the search for a bang-for-buck Chrome OS tablet, Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet should be on your radar. The tablet has received much praise for its performance and its price tag which starts at $279. However, if you don’t like Chrome OS but prefer Windows, then Lenovo has got you covered with its new Yoga Duet 7i and IdeaPad Duet 3i.

The two devices which have a 2-in-1 design were announced yesterday and can be called Lenovo’s take on the Surface Pro and the Surface Go.

Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i

Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i

The Yoga Duet 7i is the rival to the Surface Pro. Lenovo says it is the first-ever Yoga PC with a detachable backlit Bluetooth 5.0 keyboard which is included in the box. The tablet has a 13-inch 2K display with narrow bezels and a kickstand at the back. The press release says it has 450nits of brightness. It also ships with a Lenovo E-Color Pen for note-taking and for use in Apps such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.

Users will be able to configure the Yoga Duet 7i with up to Intel’s 10th gen Core i7 processors, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB PCIe SSD. The tablet also has Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio, Windows Hello, LTE, and boasts a battery life of up to 10.8 hours.

The Yoga Duet 7i will be available in Slate Gray and Orchid next month with a starting price tag of €1199. It will come with a folio case with keyboard and an active pen. The Yoga Duet 7i will be sold in China as the Yoga Duet 2020.

 

EDITOR’S PICK: Microsoft shifts focus for Windows 10X; coming to single-screen devices first

 

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3i
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3i
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3i

The IdeaPad Duet 3i can be termed as the rival to the Surface Go, and Lenovo says its small size makes it ideal for students. It has a 10.3-inch FHD IPS display with 330 nits of brightness. There is a kickstand and it also ships with a detachable Bluetooth 5.0 keyboard. Its weight is stated to be 0.86 kilograms.

The tablet has support for Lenovo’s Digital Pen and also has optional LTE. Powered by Intel Pentium processors with integrated graphics, Lenovo claims a battery life of up to 7 hours. It has up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage.

For ports, it has two USB-C ports. It also has Dolby Audio, 360-degree microphones, Cortana digital assistant, and a webcam with a privacy shutter.

The IdeaPad Duet 3i will go on sale in July with a starting price of €429. It will be available in Graphite Gray.

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Xiaomi adds partial screenshot feature in MIUI 12

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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MIUI 12 was first announced late last month in April by Xiaomi, followed by a dedicated global launch last week. Most of the eligible devices in China have been receiving beta builds for about a month. With each new release, the company seems to be fixing bugs and even adding new features like the new partial screenshot functionality.

MIUI was one of the first to introduce three fringer screenshot but it is getting the partial screenshot feature only now. For the unaware, Oppo incorporated this functionality in ColorOS 7 / Realme UI a few months back.

The partial screenshot in MIUI 12 was added in the May 25 (20.5.25) build. It can be enabled from Settings -> Additional Settings -> Button shortcuts -> Partial screenshot.

Once enabled, users will have to tap and hold three fingers to trigger the partial screenshot overlay. At the top, users get three options such as free-form, square, and circle to take screenshots. Whereas, at the bottom, there are options to start over, share, edit, and save.

Additionally, the partial screenshot overlay can be triggered by long-pressing the home button if the user is not using gesture navigation. That said, this feature is expected to be available in MIUI 12 stable releases for all the eligible / supported devices.

UP NEXT: Here’s the official list of MIUI 12 Global eligible / supported devices

 

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Blackview launches BV6900 rugged smartphone and NV-02 night camera for $199 and $39.99 respectively

By
Simranpal Singh
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Blackview is a popular Chinese rugged smartphone manufacturer offering high-performing and affordable smartphones. These smartphones possess outstanding capabilities to resist water, dust, and unusual drops easily and keep working under extreme and harsh environments. The company has come up with another smartphone featuring exceptional hardware along with an NVC-02 night camera. Blackview BV6900 is an affordable smartphone carrying the large battery, quad-rear camera, and powerful design. There’s also a new camera smartphone with ultra-light sensitivity.

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Blackview BV6900 “Transformer” rugged smartphone

The new smartphone packs a massive 5580 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It is fully IP68 and IP69K certified for being a waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof device. It is the perfect companion for the users who travel in extreme climate areas and have some harsh working environments. Blackview BV9600 can be life-saving if you get caught in an inadvertent situation while camping or hiking in far-away places.

Blackview BV6900 “Transformer” packs a large 5.84-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. The display offers 432 pixels per inch and comes protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5.  It comes powered with a MediaTek MT6757 coupled with an octa-core processor with a clocking speed of 2.6GHz. There’s ARM Mali-T880 MP2 1Ghz GPU for handling graphics-intensive tasks.

In the camera department, Blackview BV6900 embeds a quad-rear camera with a 16-megapixel primary sensor having f/2.0 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with f2.2 aperture, a 0.3-megapixel lens, and another 0.3-megapixel sensor. The

It is available with 4GB LPDDR3 RAM and 64GB eMMC internal storage with expandable storage compatibility. The smartphone houses a Type-C USB port.

You can grab the Blackview BV9600 “Transform” rugged smartphone for the discounted price of $199.99 from May 19 to May 31. It is officially available from the Blackview official store.

Blackview NVC-02 Night Camera

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Blackview NVC-02 is a powerful night camera which can be used as an accessory with a smartphone via the USB Type-C interface. Unlike the NVC-01 which only supports Blackview BV9700 Pro, its successor support all the smartphones using Type-C port.

Blackview NVC-02 Night camera’s Sony STARVIS IMX291 primary sensor is capable enough to capture quality videos even in a low-light environment. The ultra-light sensitive CMOS sensor can record HD and Full HD videos.

The user can easily activate the camera by using the specific app from the Blackview website.

The compact size and easy compatibility with the smartphones are some primary advantages of the Blackview NVC-02 camera. It can be easily attached to your collar, hat, or any desired space without the need for a proper stand. The USB cable features some buttons to easily control the camera without reaching the smartphone.

It can be a companion for camps, night driving, or cave exploring activities.

The interested users can grab the Blackview NVC-02 night camera for $39.99 till May 31. However, from the next month, the price will bounce back to $59.99. It is available from the Blackview official website.

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Vivo X50 / X50 Pro spotted listed on Jingdong (JD), Alleged Geekbench listing surfaces as well

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Vivo will be unveiling its X50 series coming Monday, i.e. June 1 in China. Ahead of it, the company has been teasing the handset, especially X50 Pro with its gimbal camera. Now, this duo has been listed on Jingdong (JD.com) and a possible X50 has been also spotted on Geekbench.

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Vivo X50 (V2005A) Geekbench Listing

Interestingly, Vivo has not revealed any specifications of Vivo X50 / X50 Pro nor they have leaked. But according to MySmartPrice, a Geekbench listing of a device called V2005A could be of the standard X50.

Vivo X50 Geekbench Listing

As per that, the forthcoming Vivo X50 will be powered by a Qualcomm SoC with 1.8GHz base clock frequency. Since the handset is teased by the company as a 5G-ready device, the chipset underneath could be Snapdragon 765G. Because the identifier mentioned in the listing matches with other phones with the same chip.

Further, the variant that was benchmarked runs Android 10 and has 8GB RAM, however, there could be other models as well. As for scores, the alleged Vivo X50 bags 615 and 1909 points for single-core and multi-core respectively.

Vivo X50 / X50 Pro Jingdong (JD) Listing

Only the standard Vivo X50 has been spotted so far on Geekbench but both the handsets in the series have been listed on JD.com  revealing their entire design. There is only two major difference between these devices and they are display and camera setup.

The Vivo X50 Pro will feature a curved display and an additional gimbal camera, which the company has been teasing. On the other hand, the Vivo X50 will come with a flat display and will lack the gimbal camera but both will feature a punch-hole for the selfie camera.

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Gree patent application reveals an Air Conditioned Sofa, could be an efficient alternative to regular ACs

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Sean
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The popular Chinese consumer electronic brand, Gree, has recently applied for an interesting new patent. The patent was applied for back in January 2020 and details an air conditioned sofa.

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According to the patent description, the unique sofa will have a body through an air inlet, and outlet will be present. In other words, the sofa’s body could have its temperature to be controlled through air flow. The body of the Gree sofa will house a fan and an apparent cooling mechanism as well to reproduce the cooling effect of air conditioners.

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This cooling mechanism is said to be more efficient and effective than traditional air conditioners. The Gree sofa can possibly provide local cooling in regards to the users’ position. In other words, it can cool the surface area where the user is in contact with. This would essentially make it a lot more efficient and lower power consumption by only targetting areas that require cooling rather than cooling the entire sofa body.

Unfortunately, we have no design images or schematics of the product at the moment. Furthermore, even its specifications or mechanisms haven’t been detailed in the application. The patent was applied for in China’s Intellectual Property Office in Beijing but it is uncertain if Gree will actually develop such a product. So take this with a grain of salt for now.

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Redmi 10X 5G Has Gone Up For Pre-Order For $319 On Giztop

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Vinay Patel
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After floating around the rumor mill for quite some time, the Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro were finally launched on May 26 in China.

Redmi 10X 5G

The recently unveiled Redmi 10X series comprises a 5G-enabled Redmi 10X phone that you can now pre-order from one of China’s most reliable e-tailers, Giztop. The popular Chinese online store is offering three different storage configurations of the phone at unbeatable prices.

Available in blue, as well as purple color options, the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model will set you back $269, while the slightly larger model that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage is now available for $319. This variant is available in three eye-catching color options including blue, gold, and purple.redmi 10x 5g
Those who fancy using a more power-packed handset can go for the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM Redmi 10X 5G variant, which is currently up for grabs in blue, gold, and purple colorways. The aforesaid model carries a slightly steeper price tag of $369.

The irresistible Redmi 10X 5G smartphone sports a 6.57-inch AMOLED Mini Water Drop Full Screen with an FHD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 820 processor and packs a highly competent Mali-G57 MC5 GPU under the hood.
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In the optics department, the Redmi 10X 5G houses a 48MP, an 8MP, and a 2MP camera at the back. Upfront, it features a 16MP camera for selfies and video calling. Integrated with 5G+5G dual 5G standby support, the phone draws its juices from a 4520mAh battery that supports 22.5W Fast Charging.

Moreover, it runs MIUI 12 based on Android 10 OS and provides a fast web connection for downloading applications, watching streaming content, and using social media platforms. You can follow this link to place your pre-order. Note that the phone is estimated to start shipping the beginning of next month.

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Realme Buds Q Is Now Available For Just $29.99 On Giztop

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Vinay Patel
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Realme recently announced that it has sold a whopping 1,000,000 smart audio IoT devices worldwide, and it looks like the popular manufacturer is gearing up to sell its next 1 million units and it plans to achieve that with the help of two recently unveiled audio products.

Realme Buds Q

The aforesaid audio devices include the Realme Buds Air Neo, which was launched on May 25 in India, while the second product is the Realme Buds Q, which was made available in China on the same day. Much to the delight of those waiting to get their hands on the Realme Buds Q, popular Chinese e-tailer Giztop is now offering it for just $29.99.

The Realme Buds Q delivers 119ms ultra-low latency performance and boasts an impressive array of features that enhance the overall listening experience. It adopts a comfortable in-ear design and is made using sturdy, yet light PC and ABS special polymer composite material which ensures the earphone weighs in at just 3.6 grams.Realme Buds Q

Furthermore, its unique ergonomic beak-type sound cavity structure is crafted to fit inside the ear canal comfortably even for a long time. The Realme Buds Q packs a powerful custom True Wireless R1 Chip, which uses a new generation of dual-channel transmission technology for faster and stable connectivity between the phone and the earphone.

It supports quick touch function and comes with IPX4 waterproof protection, which means you can wear them even while exercising. The Realme Buds Q is backed by a built-in 40mAh battery that delivers 3 hours of call time and lasts 4.5 hours of Single Playback.

To know more about the Realme Buds Q and to place your order via Giztop, all you need to do is to follow this link.

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