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Redmi Watch announced with 1.4" display, enticing pricetag

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 07:11 AM PST

Alongside the newly announced Redmi Note 9 series in China the brand unveiled its first smartwatch entry, aptly named Redmi Watch. It's a rectangular smartwatch with the usual set of fitness, heart-rate and sleep tracking paired with a super affordable price tag. The Redmi Watch packs a 1.4-inch color display with 320 x 320-pixel resolution and 2.5D glass. You can choose between black, white and navy blue colors for the watch itself with a matching silicone watch strap which is also available in pink and green options. Redmi Watch There are over 120+ watch faces which...

Xiaomi unveils new Redmi Note 9 trio: Pro has a 108MP cam, 120 Hz screen

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 06:45 AM PST

The Redmi Note 9 series wasn't available in China until now, but the series arrives with a bang. The new Pro model costs the same as last year, CNY 1,600, but the difference in hardware is massive. While that's a very affordable price, Xiaomi also unveiled the Redmi Note 9 with 5G for CNY 1,300 and one with 4G for a flat CNY 1,000. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Note 9 5G will be available in China from December 1. We'll have a closer look in a second, but first here's how the phones compare to their predecessors. Old vs. new: Redmi Note 8 Pro vs. 9 Pro • Redmi Note 8 vs. 9 Redmi...

Foxconn moving some iPad and MacBook assembly lines outside of China

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 06:28 AM PST

Apple has always tried to diversify its production across different contractors but Foxconn has remained its key partner throughout the years. And for the first time ever Foxconn is planning to fulfill some of the iPad and MacBook orders outside China. According to an inside source, the manufacturer wants to build a new assembly line in Vietnam to build iPads and MacBooks. The assembly line will start production in the first half of 2021 and will be located in Vietnam's northeastern Bac Giang province. Supposedly, Apple has requested from Foxconn to reduce its reliance on China amid...

Nokia 2.4 hands-on

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 05:19 AM PST

Nokia 2.4 is one of the company's latest Android smartphones. As with most of HMD Global's releases, this one is a budget smartphone sitting just one step above some the most affordable models in the company's lineup. The Nokia 2.4 launched in India today, and will compete against the Redmi 9 Prime and the Realme C15, both of which are priced similarly around INR 10,000. The Nokia 2.4 has a 6.5-inch 1600x720 IPS LCD. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22, with 3GB of memory and 16 or 32GB of expandable storage. There's a 13MP camera on the back alongside a depth sensor and a 5MP...

Amazfit GTS 2 mini to be announced on December 1

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 04:31 AM PST

Huami's Amazfit is teasing a new product launch for December 1. The latest Weibo post by the wearables giant is hyping up a compact version of their Amazfit GTS 2 aptly called Amazfit GTS 2 mini. According to the accompanying message on the teaser post, the GTS 2 mini will feature a smaller screen alongside a lighter design and thinner profile compared to the original GTS 2, which was announced back in September. Amazfit GTS 2 mini teaser Earlier this month we came across two FCC listings for the Amazfit GTS 2e and GTR 2e which could potentially be more affordable alternatives to...

Samsung Galaxy S21+ gets certified at BIS

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 03:41 AM PST

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S21 series in January and the phones already started popping up on certification websites. The latest entry is at BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), where a phone with the model number SMG996B/DS was spotted - that's the Galaxy S21+. This listing comes as a confirmation that the Samsung Galaxy S21 series is right around the corner. A few days ago its vanilla sibling also appeared in the BIS database. It will have a 6.2" screen, rather than 6.7" on the Plus, but both are expected to bring 120Hz OLEDs with 1080p resolution. We expect three...

India obstructs import of iPhones, Xiaomi and Oppo devices built in China

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 02:55 AM PST

Xiaomi and Apple become the latest victims of the recent tensions between India and China. According to Reuters, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been hindering the import of smartphones since August. Some of the blocked imported goods are the latest Apple iPhone 12 devices, as well as smart wearables by Oppo and Xiaomi. The BIS typically processes imports within 15 days, but reports are the paperwork is now taking up to two months to complete. Several Apple India executives affirmed the BIS the company will expand its assembly operations in India, but so far nothing has...

Motorola Moto G 5G is coming to India on November 30

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 01:34 AM PST

Motorola unveiled the Moto G 5G and Moto G9 Power earlier this month, which were rumored to launch in India soon. Today the company confirmed that Moto G 5G will debut in India on November 30 at noon local time and will be sold exclusively through Flipkart. However, there's no word from Motorola about the launch of Moto G9 Power in the South Asian country. Get ready to experience the new level of speed with India's most affordable 5G smartphone #motog5G on 30th November, 12 PM on @Flipkart! Stay tuned. https://t.co/3HD1jvKWYo pic.twitter.com/kCcjDepMDr— Motorola India (@motorolaindia)...

Realme Black Friday Sale announced in India: Smartphones and AIoT products get discounts

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 12:47 AM PST

Realme's Black Friday deals went live in the UK last week, and today, the company's Indian branch also announced the Black Friday Sale, which will be live for 24 hours in the country starting November 27 at midnight. As a part of the promo, Realme is offering discounts on its smartphones, accessories, and AIoT products. The prices of the discounted smartphones during the Black Friday sale will be the same as Realme Days Sale, which ends on November 30, but the AIoT devices and accessories will be sold at an even lower price. You can check out the table below for all the offers on...

Report: Microsoft to bring support for Android apps in Windows 10 next year, x86 emulation for ARM processors

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 11:56 PM PST

A new report from Windows Central outlines what we might expect from Microsoft in 2021. Windows 10 has been Microsoft's primary OS since mid-2015, and the operating system is due for a major update. Windows 10X is will bring a bunch of optimizations for dual-screen laptops and low-end PCs. Windows 10X is expected to arrive sometime in the first half of next year. The OS will initially arrive for ARM-based computers, meant to compete with ChromeOS and iPad OS. Windows 10X will also support Win32 applications eventually, with a future update. Source: Windows Central Microsoft...

T-Mobile's OnePlus 8T gets Always-On Display with the latest update

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 11:05 PM PST

OnePlus introduced the Always-On Display feature with Android 11-based OxygenOS 11, which comes pre-installed on the OnePlus 8T. T-Mobile's 8T (aka 8T+ 5G) was an exception as it didn't have it out of the box, but it is now receiving the OxygenOS 11.0.4.6.KB09CB update that enables the feature. The new firmware also includes October 2020 Android security patch and optimizes the battery performance. Additionally, it squashes bugs that caused software freezing and device overheating while also fixing a Bluetooth audio issue. OnePlus 8T+ 5G gets Always-On Display with the latest...

Oppo A53 5G incoming with Dimensity 720, $245 price tag

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 10:12 PM PST

Oppo introduced the A53 smartphone in India this summer - a run-off-the-mill entry-level device with Snapdragon 460 chipset, three cameras, and a fingerprint scanner on the back. According to a listing at China Mobile, the company is preparing a 5G version of it but after further inspection, we realized the Oppo A53 5G is actually an entirely new device. Oppo A53 5G on China Mobile The phone is already on TENAA with its model number PECM30 and PECT30. It will bring a 6.5" display with Full HD+ resolution, with the fingerprint scanner making its way on the side, doubling as a...

Galaxy S21 unlocking options to include Bixby Voice

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 07:47 PM PST

Breaking news: Bixby still exists. Not just that, but it will still exist in 2021, as well. According to a new report, the S21 family will ship with Bixby Voice on board next year. So if you were hoping for an unceremonious burial of the failed assistant platform, that's still some way off, it seems. In the meantime, Samsung wants to extend Bixby's reach and as such, in the S21 series, Bixby Voice will be a biometric unlocking option, alongside fingerprint recognition and face unlock. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leaked case image This sounds even less secure than face unlock, and...

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro will be just £399.99 starting tomorrow

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 05:24 PM PST

Xiaomi's latest 'flagship killer' type device, the Mi 10T Pro, is the main star of the company's Black Friday campaign this year. Starting tomorrow, you will be able to find it at Amazon UK for just £399.99 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. We know you've been waiting for this... #Mi10TPro is going on sale at @AmazonUK tomorrow! 🤩🙌🙌Save big on the device this #MiFriday: https://t.co/aEe8NNKMJH#SaveMoreGetMore #5GForEveryone #PowerYourCreativity #BlackFriday pic.twitter.com/ncaDvyyAY8— Xiaomi UK (@XiaomiUK) November 25, 2020 That's £200 less than the normal price for this version,...

France will begin labeling electronics with repairability ratings in January

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 02:55 PM PST

On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted in favor of a new policy to "develop and introduce mandatory labeling, to provide clear, immediately visible and easy-to-understand information to consumers on the estimated lifetime and repairability of a product at the time of purchase." The vote, which passed with 395 votes in favor, 94 votes against, and 207 abstentions (declining to vote) supports the consumers' Right to Repair. We hope this will translate into swift action to bring a mandatory repairability score index for all electricals and electronic products sold across the EU, to...

Counterpoint: India TWS Shipments explode in Q3, unexpected market leader

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 12:44 PM PST

The Indian true wireless stereo (TWS) market saw a whopping 723% market growth year on year during the July 1 -September 30 period. Despite the ongoing pandemic and decreased consumer spending in other segments, TWS shipments soared to their highest levels during the third quarter. The number one spot was occupied by India-based brand boAt audio which took 18% of the market share. Xiaomi comes a close second with 16%, while Realme claimed the third spot with 12% of the market. JBL (8%) and Apple (6%) round out the top five. India TWS market leaders in Q3 2020 Xiaomi's Redmi...

Microsoft delayed production of the Xbox Series X and S consoles to get the full RDNA 2 feature set

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 11:25 AM PST

Microsoft started manufacturing the Xbox Series X and S consoles a bit later than it would have liked, because it wanted all RDNA 2 features. This was revealed by Phil Spencer in an interview with The Verge. Microsoft started manufacturing the new consoles in late summer while Sony started earlier, opting not to wait for AMD to finalize the design of its new GPU architecture. According to the company, "Xbox Series X|S are the only next-generation consoles with full hardware support for all the RDNA 2 capabilities". This includes hardware-accelerated Ray-tracing, Mesh Shaders, Variable...

Realme 7 5G review

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 10:53 AM PST

TENAA adds Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G images and camera specs

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 10:19 AM PST

Earlier today we saw TENAA certify the Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G and release some of its specs. At that point it only listed the Reno5 Pro 5G's 6.55-inch screen and 4,250mAh battery, along with its 159.7x73.2x7.6mm dimensions. Now TENAA has updated the page with images and the camera details of the Reno5 Pro. The main camera on the rear will be a 64MP sensor. To go along with it there will be an 8MP ultrawide camera and two 2MP sensors, likely for macro and depth photography. On the front there's a 32MP selfie camera. Oppo Reno 5 Pro Oppo is reportedly working on three Reno5...

Motorola "Nio" incoming with a 105Hz display, Snapdragon 865 chipset

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 09:12 AM PST

The Motorola XT2125, code name "Nio", is currently going through internal testing and it has one odd display – the refresh rate is set at 105Hz. No other phone (or other type of device) that we can think of has that particular refresh rate. A 90Hz display can easily display 30 and 60 fps video, a 120Hz display can neatly handle 24 fps as well. That's because those frame rates evenly divide the refresh rate. Maybe the display is adaptive, so it can can lower its refresh rate to match the video fps. Why 105Hz, anyway? One possible explanation is that this is a 90Hz panel that has been...
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