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BGMI Gets Dolby Atmos immersive sound

Sudhanshu — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:50:47 +0000

KRAFTON, the developer of India’s popular battle royale game BGMI, has partnered with Dolby Laboratories to introduce Dolby Atmos audio to the game’s Arena and Team Death Match modes. This update is designed to improve the gaming experience for players by offering more realistic sound effects.

Players with Dolby Atmos-enabled Android devices will now be able to enjoy enhanced audio in BGMI. Seddharth Merrotra, Head of Business Development at KRAFTON India, noted the importance of sound in mobile gaming and expressed his excitement about adding Dolby Atmos to BGMI.

Sameer Seth, Director of Marketing for India at Dolby Laboratories, mentioned that Dolby Atmos can provide gamers with a more immersive experience and potential advantages. Xiaomi, a well-known smartphone manufacturer, has collaborated with Dolby and KRAFTON to include Dolby Atmos in their Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G device, offering players an improved audio experience.

With Dolby Atmos, BGMI players can expect clearer sound effects and better sound placement, which could enhance their overall gameplay.

In other news, Bitmo Lab has launched the GameBaby, a mobile accessory that functions as both a protective case and a retro gaming controller for iPhones. The GameBaby features physical buttons for playing classic emulator games and is compatible with the Delta emulator, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max. The case can switch between gaming and regular phone use, and it operates without a power source, using capacitive touch control. Priced at $20 for the first 1,000 pre-orders, it will later retail for $39.99, with shipments starting in October.

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boAt Airdopes 800: Latest Dolby Audio powered TWS launched in India

Sean — Tue, 14 May 2024 07:30:35 +0000

boAt has just unveiled a brand new truly wireless earbuds in India. The latest hearables are a part of its popular Airdopes lineup and are dubbed the Airdopes 800. It features some notable specs and features despite its affordable pricing, so let’s check it out.

boAt Airdopes 800 Specs

The brand’s latest Airdopes 800 arrives in the region a couple of weeks after the Storm Call 3 smartwatch’s release. The Airdopes 800’s highlighting features is undoubtedly the Dolby Audio support. This isn’t a common feature at this price segment. These earbuds offer an in-ear design with 10mm titanium drivers that supports boAt Signature Sound technology. All of these features also appear quite similar to the boAt Nirvana 525 ANC, which was the first from the brand to offer Dolby Audio.

It supports Bluetooth 5.3 and even offers a Beast mode that lowers atency down to just 50ms. For calls, the Airdopes 800 comes with ENx technology, which is basically ENC thanks to its quad mic setup. Other notable features include 40 hours of total playback, boAt Hearable App support, adaptive EQ modes, multipoint connection, and touch controls.

Pricing and Availability

The boAt Airdopes 800 is available in multiple color options, namely Interstellar Blue, Interstellar White, Interstellar Green, and Interstellar Black. It is listed on both Amazon and Flipkart. It has a special launch price of 1,799 INR, with its first sale set to kick off on 17th May 2024.

LG launches S95TR, SG10TY and S70TY soundbars in India with Dolby Atmos

Sean — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:35:50 +0000

LG has just announced its new lineup of soundbars that are set to launch next year. The 2024 lineup will consist of the S95TR, SG10TY, and S70TY soundbar models, which promise to offer a high end audio experience that blends design and performance.

LG 2024 Soundbar Specs and Features

The South Korean tech giant’s upcoming soundbars feature a sleek design and come with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technology. With this, the company claims that the latest soundbars will offer top notch sound quality as well as a more immersive experience. The experience is further enhanced with the inclusion of WOWCast wireless technology. This is basically a connectivity feature that enables wireless connection between the S95TR and SG10TY models and LG TVs.

The technology promises to bring better sound when paired with Dolby Atmos. LG’s S95TR soundbar is the top end model, featuring an impressive 810W output. These soundbars are capable of outputting surround sound through its 15 channels. The S95TR model also has an up-firing speakers and tweeters. Another notable feature is the triple level spatial sound technology and AI room calibration technology. Apart from these soundbars, LG shared its plans to announce new editions of speakers, earbuds, and more across the globe.

LG’s latest soundbars are set to be showcased during the CES 2024 event, which is set to kick off from 9th to 12th January 2024. Till then, you can check out our launch coverage for the LG MyView smart monitors, a 4K UltraGear gaming monitor, and a new UltraWide monitor.

Upcoming TCL TVs to come with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect offering wireless surround sound experience

Chetan — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:09:11 +0000

Dolby, a renowned leader in audio, visual, and voice advancements, has introduced a fresh audio technology named Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. This innovation can transform your wireless speakers into a complete home theater system.

Image by Dolby

What is Dolby Atmos FlexConnect?

Using Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, you can easily link your TV’s speakers with wireless ones. These wireless speakers can be positioned anywhere in the room to give you an improved surround sound experience. The setup is also quick and straightforward. You do not require additional remotes or equipment for this feature to work. The TV will locate the wireless speakers automatically and set them up.

It has been officially announced that the upcoming 2024 TCL TV models will include speakers equipped with FlexConnect technology. It will make TCL the first TV company to offer this technology. After the debut of the 2024 TCL TV lineup, other TV manufacturers are also expected to integrate this feature.

In related news, TCL has officially launched the 115-inch X11G Max, which is said to be the world’s largest QD-Mini LED TV. The X11G Max comes with 20,000+ LED backlighting zones with a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. It is currently available for 79,999 yuan (~$10969). The full report can be found on our website by clicking here.

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Sony launches new HT-S2000 soundbar in India with 5.1 channel & Dolby Atmos

Sean — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:47:23 +0000

Earlier today (9th June 2023), Sony unveiled a brand new audio product in the Indian market. The new device is the HT-S2000 model, which is a soundbar that promises to deliver a great audio experience.

Sony HT-S2000 arrives with 5.1 channel Dolby Atmos

The Japanese tech giant’s new HT-S2000 soundbar features some notable specs like Dolby Atmos from a 5.1 channel and DTS:X to deliver a cinematic surround sound experience powered by Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround. Furthermore, the soundbar delivers a three dimensional surround experience when running stereo content. The speaker in the middle is to ensure clear dialogues while the dual subwoofers will deliver deep bass.

The new soundbar is paired with a new HEC (Home Entertainment Connect) application. This app makes it easier to get to the settings of the product as well as give full control over volume, sound fields, and more all from your smartphone. Notably, the soundbar can also be bought with an optional wireless subwoofer that helps amplify the bass sound. It is compatible with the BRAVIA XR television soundbar sound settings as well. This launch also arrives mere days after the company announced the new Bravia X82L Televisions With IMAX Enhanced Certification.

The HT-S2000 is built with sustainability in mind, using less plastic materials in the product itself and even its packaging. The areas that do use plastic are recycled plastics that helps reproduce improved acoustic performance. Sony is currently available for purchase via major electronic stores, ShopatSC, and other e-commerce platforms in India for a price tag of 42,990 INR. The rear speakers with soundbar and subwoofer will cost an additional 14,990 INR.

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OPPO Pad Air may launch soon in India, product testing has reportedly begun

Anurag — Tue, 17 May 2022 06:45:50 +0000

Oppo is trying its hands on tablets. The company recently announced the OPPO Pad in China and quietly followed it up with the latest Oppo Pad Air. The Chinese tech giant aims to dominate the mid-range tablet market with its new offering. Oppo Pad Air was made available for pre-orders yesterday in China. Today, it is reported that it has entered the testing phase in Asian and Eurasian countries, hinting at an imminent launch.

Tipster Mukul Sharma revealed in a tweet that the internal testing of the OPPO Pad Air has started in various Asian and Eurasian countries and it will be unveiled soon. He also believes that the India launch of the tablet is near.

[Exclusive] I can confirm that the internal testing of the OPPO Pad Air has begun in various Asian and Eurasian countries. The tablet will soon be launched outside of China as well. To add to it, yes, Indian launch is highly likely.
Feel free to retweet.#OPPO #OPPOPadAir

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) May 14, 2022

Previous reports have suggested that the new tablet will come with support for the Oppo pencil. The company is yet to reveal any details of the device. However, a reliable tipster has leaked its major specifications. Let’s take a look at it.

OPPO Pad Air specifications (rumored)

As per the leakster, the tablet will feature a 10.36-inch LCD display offering a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels. It will carry support for a 60Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by Snapdragon 680 chipset. The chipset reveals that it will be a 4G-ready device.

OPPO Pad Air

Oppo Pad Air will have a 7,100mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. It will feature Dolby Atmos tuned quad speakers. The leakster did not reveal any information regarding the camera. However, from the design, it is evident that the tablet will house a single camera on the back.

As for the price, the leakster revealed that the tablet will come with a price tag of 1,000 Yuan (~$147).

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NIO announced that Dolby Atmos will come standard on all NIO ET7s

Sean — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:55:08 +0000

Earlier today (16th November 2021), NIO announced that the Dolby Atmos will be a standard for all of its ET7 electric vehicle. The Atmos paired with the vehicle’s 7.1.4 sound system would seek to boost the in car audio experience.

According to an official announcement, the Chinese premium EV maker will be shipping its upcoming smart flagship electric sedan, NIO ET7, with Dolby Atmos. The official announcement stated that “Dolby Atmos is a completely new way to create and experience music that delivers artistic expression at its fullest capacity, forging a deeper connection between artists and their fans. Widely embraced by leading artists and creatives, record labels, and music streaming immersing the audience, revealing details with unparalleled clarity and depth.”

For those unaware, the ET7’s audio systems includes 23 speakers and a total output of 1000W. Its four primary channels use a 3 way speaker array that features a dedicated tweeter, mid tone, and base drivers. Furthermore, the EV also offers a subwoofer along with four overheard speakers as well. This system combined with the Dolby Atmos tuning could offer an immersive listening experience.

As per Mark Zhou, Executive Vice President and Chairman of NIO’s product committee “NIO aims to keep improving the value of the car from driving and riding, and creating surprising for users through the integrations of technological progress and emotional experience. The collaboration between Dolby and NIO will make users more deeply bonded with the music they love, and jointly push forward the in car experience.”

Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S Smart TV with 85-inch 4K 120Hz LCD screen launched in China

Jeet — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:44:31 +0000

Hisense has officially launched its flagship TV in China under its Vidda brand. The Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S Smart TV features a massive 85-inch LCD screen with support for 4K resolution, HDR10, and a 120Hz refresh rate.

The newly announced TV offers a screen-to-body ratio of 97 percent and the company has added that it supports MEMC dynamic frame supplement functionality to improve the overall smoothness effect.

The LED-backlit of the Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S uses high-cost red phosphor which the company says increases the BT.709 color gamut value to 130 percent, which is 30 percent higher than the color gamut of the ordinary TV.

Underneath, the device is powered by a quad-core chipset that features four Cortex-A73 cores, coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi and supports attaching an external hard drive to function as NAS cloud storage.

Coming to the audio, the device has built-in 2×18W full-range speakers and a 25W subwoofer. Additionally, there’s a large 2.5L cavity for high-fidelity sound. It also comes with support for Dolby Atmos, Viper, and Dolby + DTS dual decoding.

Hisense is positioning this new flagship Smart TV as an offering for gaming enthusiasts and thus, comes with support for variable refresh rate (VRR). It has HDMI 2.1 interface and uses can connect their PS5, Xbox, or other gaming consoles to take advantage of the 4K 120Hz screen to play high-quality games. The TV can also be connected to Tencent’s START cloud gaming platform for playing games on the television set using a controller.

Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S 85-inch Smart TVThe company adds that it supports multi-protocol screen projection, NFC one-touch screen projection, and is compatible with several third-party services, including Apple AirPlay. It also comes with a speaker mode and AI voice assistant.

The Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S 85-inch flagship Smart TV is priced at 8,499 yuan in China, which roughly converts to $1,314 but those who pre-order the device can get it at a discounted price of 7,999 yuan, which is around $1,237.

Realme GT Neo2 features dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos Games

Jeet — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:29:44 +0000

Realme has confirmed that the brand’s latest smartphone, dubbed Realme GT Neo2, is all set to go official on 22nd September. Ahead of the launch, the company has been shared key features of the device.

In the latest development, Xu Qi, Vice President at Realme and President of Realme China confirmed that the upcoming GT Neo2 smartphone will come with dual stereo speakers and will the first batch of devices will also support Dolby Atmos Games.

The company has already confirmed that the smartphone will feature a 6.62-inch Full HD+ E4 AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 1300nits brightness, DC Dimming, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

It is also confirmed to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security. Realme has also revealed that the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and have a diamond ice core cooling system.

The device is expected to pack up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. As for the camera configuration, it has been reported that the smartphone will be having a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary lens, and a 2-megapixel tertiary camera.

Realme GT Neo2 (Neo Green)

The Realme GT Neo2 will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery and have support for 65W fast charging technology. We expect the smartphone to be running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Realme UI on top.

A recent report claims that along with the Snapdragon 870 SoC, there will be another model of the smartphone that will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI chipset and some minor changes internally.

Coming to the pricing, the MediaTek-powered variant could be priced around 2,000 yuan, which is approximately $310 while the Qualcomm-powered variant, which is said to be focused on gaming, is expected to cost around 2,500 yuan, about $387.

Here’s a first look at Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021, Key Specs revealed!

Sean — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:13:57 +0000

5K renders of an upcoming Samsung tablet has just surfaced. The tablet in question is the 2021 version of the Galaxy Tab A8, with the renders offering us a first look at its design and a report revealing key specifications of the device.

The render and specs leak arrive from 91Mobiles and @OnLeaks. In the report, we can observe high quality 5K renders and a 360 degree video of the upcoming Galaxy Tab A8. In other words, we have a complete and clear view of the tablet’s design. The images reveal that the 2021 Galaxy Tab A8 is similar in design to its predecessor, with noticeable bezels on all sides of the display and a single camera on the rear.

Looking at the design, the top sports two speaker grills along with a microphone, while the right side houses the volume rockers and fingerprint scanner. Similarly, the bottom also houses two speaker grills and a microphone alongside the USB Type C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Apart from the camera on the rear, the back panel features the brand’s logo in the center.

Furthermore, OnLeaks shared the key specifications of the tablet, which sports a 10.4 inch display that is expected to offer Full HD+ screen resolution. The lone rear camera is an 8 megapixel sensor and a quad speaker system that will reportedly support Dolby Atmos as well. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this tablet like its pricing and launch date is still unknown, but the South Korean tech giant is expected to launch the Tab A8 2021 in an LTE version and a WiFi only variant as well.

boAt Immortal 1000D gaming headphones launched for ₹2499 ($35) in India

Jeet — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:34:45 +0000

Along with the rise in demand for gaming smartphones, demand for gaming accessories has also surged. To make the most of it, boAt, a popular Indian accessories maker has now debuted into the gaming headphones market.

The company has launched boAt Immortal 1000D headphones which come with 50mm drivers that offer 3D spatial audio, along with support for Dolby Atmos and 7.1 Channel Surround Sound, tuned by boAt’s Plugin Labz.

They are designed to provide a 360° audio experience with pinpoint accuracy, which is important in games. It also comes with dual denoising detachable mics with ENx technology, and it connects via a long, braided cable that terminates in a USB Type-A port. You also get an in-line remote that helps you control audio, mic, and LEDs.

To give the product a gaming look, there are RGB lights on the ear cups that offer a breathing light effect. Overall, the boAt Immortal 1000D is lightweight, and the ear cups are soft and cozy, ensuring you don’t face issues even during long listening sessions.

boAt is known for making products that are affordable and the newly launched headphones are also priced accordingly. It comes in two color options — Black and White Sabre, for the price of ₹2,499 (~$34) and is now available for purchase via Amazon and boAt website.

OnePlus Buds Z key specs leaked, features Dolby Atmos 3D Stereo Audio

Sean — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 08:33:43 +0000

The OnePlus 8T launch will start later today (14th October) and will have the company launch its new flagship alongside some other peripherals as well. However, just prior to its launch, a new leak has revealed a few key specs of the OnePlus Buds Z.

OnePlus Buds Z
10mm drivers, 3D stereo audio powered by Dolby Atmos.
20 hours of playback per charge, 3 hours per 10-min top-up
Will support Qualcomm Quick Pair
Bluetooth 5.0
Plus, there will be a special edition by Steven Harrington.#oneplus #oneplusbudsz

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) October 14, 2020

According to known leakster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), the OnePlus Buds Z will feature 3D stereo audio powered by Dolby Atmos. In the tweet, he also revealed that the latest truly wireless earbuds from the Chinese brand will support Bluetooth 5.0 along with Qualcomm’s Quick Pair. Furthermore, the new earbuds would offer up to 20 hours of playback on a full charge and can offer up to 3 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging. If this is true, we can expect some form of quick charging.

Apart from revealing the key specifications of the upcoming earbuds, the leakster also stated that the new OnePlus Buds Z will also arrive in a special edition by Steven Harrington, who is a Californian based contemporary artist. Unfortunately, we will have to wait for the official launch event to know for sure. Although, a few of the leaks like the 10mm drivers are in line with reports we had covered previously.

Similarly, we had also previously reported on the OnePlus Buds Z’s battery capacity and fast charging rates. However, the Dolby Atmos 3D Stereo Audio is a notable inclusion to its specifications. The Qualcomm Quick Pair feature is also a welcomed addition as well. So stay tuned for more updates and the launch event that we will be covering later today.

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OnePlus Buds with 13.4mm drivers, Dolby Atmos support available for $89.99 via Giztop

Simranpal Singh — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:22:04 +0000

OnePlus Buds are the latest addition to the company’s audio portfolio. The OnePlus Buds was launched along with the OnePlus Nord in India, but its open sale is yet to commence in India and various other parts of the world. However, you can get it now as the OnePlus Buds are not up for grabs via Giztop across the globe for the price of $89. You can even choose between two different color options of White and Blue.

OnePlus Buds is the company’s first true wireless earphones offering a lot more in terms of sound and design. OnePlus Wireless Z was the only wireless option that the company offered prior to the Buds launch.

OnePlus Buds Features

These are baked with low latency, 13.4mm large drivers, and unique noise cancellation for better, premium, and lag-free sound. The low latency of 103ms can enable you to enjoy gaming and video calls in a better way. The noise cancellation algorithm with three microphones improves the clarity and reduces background noise. It houses a Quick Pair technology

The new TWS is built using the same seashell-inspired CD-pattern. Some useful gestures like long-press and double-tap are part of the package which enables to skip tracks, play/pause music, and toggles voice assistant.

OnePlus Buds comes with a circular charging case consisting of a USB Type-C port with 30W Warp charging supports. It enables you to get 10 hours of power backup once charged for just 10 minutes. However, a full charge of the case can bring you 30 hours of battery backup. OnePlus Buds is splash resistant as it carries an IPX4 rating.

The interested user can grab it for the price of $89 from Gizbot.

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Nokia 6 is Official: 4GB RAM, Snapdragon 430, and ¥1699 (~$245) Price

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 10:57:39 +0000

Nokia just took the wraps off it’s first smartphone and it is called the Nokia 6. It appears it wasn’t a codename after all.

The Nokia 6 is made from a singe piece of aluminium. It sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display and comes with Android 7.0 out of the box.

There is a Snapdragon 430 processor under the hood, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. The rear camera is a 16MP sensor with LED flash; and for selfies, there is an 8MP shooter up front. There is LTE and dual SIM support and Nokia has thrown in a 3000mAh battery.

The Nokia 6 also sports dual speakers that pump out sound from all directions making ”you feel like you are inside the action”. There is also a front-mounted fingerprint scanner in front that doubles as the home button. Flanking the fingerprint scanner on each side are the back and recent apps capacitive keys. However, from the video below it does look like they are backlit.

The volume rocker and power button are positioned on the right hand side and the SIM tray is on the left.

The Nokia 6 is priced at ¥1499 (~$245) which is quite pricey though for a mid-range phone. While quite a number of people have looked forward to a new Nokia phone, the pricing for this new device might not go down well with them.

The Nokia 6 is a China exclusive and will be sold on JD.com. It should be available for purchase later this month.

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Package Box of Upcoming ”Nokia 6” Phone Leaked: 5.5-Inch Display, Snapdragon SoC

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 10:05:07 +0000

Nokia’s new phones are probably the most anticipated phones of 2017. Leaks have been pouring in non-stop about the new devices said to be about 6 or 7 in total. Today, what we have is a leaked image of the package box of one of the upcoming phones codenamed Nokia 6 and which appears to be a flagship device.

While the specs are in Chinese which hints that this model will probably hit China first, it isn’t difficult to make out the key specs.

First, if you take a look at the top left corner, you will see ”Nokia 6” written there which means that this should probably be the 6th Nokia phone coming out later this year.

The Nokia 6 phone will be launching with Android 7.0 Nougat, so you need not worry about updates. It will support 4G LTE have 4GB of RAM and have 64GB of built-in storage which can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot. The primary camera is a 16MP shooter and there is an 8MP camera in front.

The display of the Nokia 6 is a 5.5-inches 1080p screen and the processor is an unspecified Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. The Nokia 6 phone will also come with Dolby ATMOS.

The phone on the pack is black but it’s difficult to make out the features of the phone. The rear of the phone however has a pill shaped housing that contains the camera sensor and LED light. We can’t see any fingerprint scanner, so there is a chance that it is located upfront on the bottom bezel.

Are you excited about the specs of this new Nokia phone? Will you be picking up a unit when it launches later this year? Let’s know what you think in the comment box.

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Xiaomi Announces the Modular Mi TV 4 That’s Just 4.9mm Thin!

Joel Joseph — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 20:42:41 +0000

For the first time, Xiaomi was present at CES today held in Las Vegas. This was naturally a big milestone for the company as well as its fans and a big platform for the Chinese smartphone company to announce new products. As expected, the Xiaomi Mi Mix did get a white version, which to be precise is a pearl white version. But along with this new color, Xiaomi announced two new products, the Xiaomi Mi TV 4 and the Xiaomi Mi Router HD. Here we talk about the brand new and interesting Mi TV 4.

First of all, continuing with its tradition, the 65-inch Xiaomi Mi TV 4 will feature a modular design. So, the motherboard, sound system, and the large display are three separate components which can be replaced separately. This is indeed an innovative design making sure that you don’t have to shell out a lot of money to upgrade your smart TV. Just replacing the motherboard with a smarter one is enough to bring your TV up to date.

But we have already seen modular TV’s from Xiaomi before. What’s really interesting about the Mi TV 4 is its super sleek metal body. The TV comes with a 4.9mm body, that’s thinner than most of the smartphones that are in the market. Its sleek metal body looks elegant in the pictures and even in real life (the TV was shown off during the event). But just being sleek is not enough, so Xiaomi decided to make the TV frameless as well. The combination of a sleek body and a frameless display indeed makes it very beautiful. The company has even thought about those who don’t want to fix the TV onto a wall. The Mi TV 4 comes with a transparent stand to blend well with the background for unobtrusive viewing.

Then there’s the Patchwall software, which is a deep learning AI system embedded right into the TV’s OS. What this basically does is give out the most relevant suggestions for you. Different users will get different suggestions based on their likes and dislikes and Hugo Barra even went on to say “it’s a substantial improvement over any current content UI”. Some of the highlighted features of software include smart sizing i.e. the size of the recommendation tile will be based on its level of relevancy, infinite recommendations scrolling etc.

For sound, the Mi TV 4 comes with 10 speakers right inside the Mi TV Bar, 2 other satellite speakers, and a subwoofer. It is also the first Xiaomi TV to come with the Dolby Atmos Sound support.

All this for under $2000, which is an impressive price tag. There are two other sizes available, 49-inch and 55-inch.

Now is the time to reveal its release date and shipping details. This is the funny part. Xiaomi announced and showed its new Mi TV 4 in Las Vegas today, but it didn’t mention any details about its shipping in the US. It’s confirmed to be coming to China later this year, but for fans who were waiting for a US launch of a major Xiaomi product, their wait continues….

Check out a couple more pictures of the Mi TV 4 below.

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The Snapdragon 652 LeEco Le 2 Gets a Price Cut, Now ¥899 ($130)

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:11:45 +0000

Scandal aside, LeEco has made some pretty great and affordable phones. One of them is the LeEco Le 2 which comes in two variants: a Helio X20 variant and a Snapdragon 652 variant; and is also one of the first phones in the world to ditch the audio jack.

Released back in April for ¥1099 (~$160), the Le 2 has a 5.5” FHD display, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 16MP f/2.0 main camera, and an 8MP front facing shooter. There is a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0 support, a fingerprint scanner, and an IR blaster.

The price of the Snapdragon variant of the Le 2 has been slashed down by ¥200 (~$29) and you can now pick it up for just ¥899 (~$130), which is not bad as long as you can live with its lack of an audio jack. Actually, you won’t find any phone with 3GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 652 chip for $130.

While it does lack an audio jack, it comes with a USB Type-C audio adapter, so you can use any of your headphones with it and get a taste of its HiFi audio and Dolby Atmos audio enhancement.

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More Moto M Details Leaks in New Press Releases

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 08:21:19 +0000

The Moto M is set to launch on Tuesday, the 8th of November and we pretty much know all the basic features already, save for the exact price. More details of Lenovo’s new phone under the Moto brand have surfaced from official press releases.

First on the list is the audio of the phone. The Moto M will come with Dolby Atmos, providing 360° surround sound when you watch videos or listen to music.

Another feature is the waterproof dual nano-coating which protects the phone from splashes and light showers. So you shouldn’t worry about whipping out your phone and making a call if there’s a drizzle but just don’t take it for a swim.

Lenovo also says the Moto M’s 3050mAh battery supports fast charging. We assume this to be Motorola’s Turbo Power fast charge technology which is similar to Quick Charge 2.0.

The Moto M has full network support, VoLTE, dual nano-sim slots, and offers download speeds of up to 300Mbps. The main camera is a 16MP sensor with PDAF, CCT, fast focus, and a LED flash. The camera up front is an 8MP shooter with an 85° viewing angle which should suffice for selfies.

Other details already known include the 5.5” FHD display, a 2.2GHz octa-core Helio P15 processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The Moto M will be available in Gold and Silver variants and is expected to be priced at about 1999 Yuan (roughly $300) which puts it in the mid-range category. While there are phones with more powerful features that sell for less, Motorola may still score a win in China with the device amongst those who are fans of their almost-stock android UI and lack of bloatware.

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Lenovo Refreshes K-Series with K6, K6 Power & K6 Note

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 08:46:47 +0000

”Is the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note a year old already? Nope. What about the Lenovo K5 Note? Not at all. And we already have the K6? Yes, that’s correct.”

That’ the conversation I had with a friend when I first heard Lenovo launched new K-series phones.

The K-Series are known to be mid-rangers and the K6 and it’s siblings are no different. What makes them special? Are they worth the upgrade from previous models? Let’s find out.

Lenovo K6

The new K6 series all sport the same Snapdragon 430 processor which is an octa-core chip comprising of 4 Cortex A-53 cores clocked at 1.5GHz and another set of 4 cores clocked at 1.2GHz.

The K6 has a 5” FHD display and comes in 2 variants: a 2GB + 16GB version and a 2GB + 32GB model. There is a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP up front, SDcard slot of up to 256GB, a fingerprint scanner, dual-SIM slots and a 3000mAh battery.

Lenovo K6 Power

The K6 Power has the same 5” 1080p display, a 2GB RAM + 16GB variant and a 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM version. The camera is the same as the K6 but like the power name, the battery is bumped up to 4000mAh which is the same you’ll find on many of the Redmi 3 series. There is a fingerprint scanner, SD card slot and dual-SIM slots as well.

Lenovo K6 Note

The K6 Note is the biggest at 5.5” but sports the same 1080p resolution. The base version has 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage. If you do want more RAM, Lenovo has another version with 4GB but storage remains at 32GB. Both versions have storage expansion slots. Another aspect where the K6 Note stands out is in the camera. It uses a 16MP rear camera with PDAF. You can even see the sensor looks very different as it doesn’t have that black circle around it like the K6 and K6 Power. The front-facing camera is still 8MP though. Since it has a larger screen, Lenovo has graced it with a 4000mAh battery.