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Xiaomi sold INR 4 billion worth of Mi 10i phones in the first three weeks

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 08:19 AM PST

The Xiaomi Mi 10i first became available on January 7 and during the three weeks that followed the company sold INR 4 billion worth of phones (that's just under $55 million). The Mi 10i starts at INR 22,000 for the 6/128 GB version and goes up to INR 24,000 for the top 8/128 GB model. A rough calculation shows that around 182,000 to 190,000 phones were sold. Note that the 6/64 GB is still "coming soon". Anyway, this means that Xiaomi sold almost the every unit it has manufactured so far - only the 8/128 GB version remains available on Mi.com and Amazon India, the rest 6/128 GB...

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro receive an update that improves ANC performance

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 07:32 AM PST

Although the Galaxy Buds Pro are a brand new product, Samsung is already pushing a second update and this one is improving the earphones' ANC performance. Also, it improves upon another cool feature - Voice detect mode. The latter detects when you start to speak and turns off ANC so you can have your conversation without having to take off the buds. The third line in the changelog mentions the Ambient sound feature as well. The Ambient sound feature lets surrounding sounds in at a level of your choice so you can still be aware of your environment. However, Samsung doesn't reveal any...

iOS 14.5 lets you unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask, if you have an Apple Watch

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 06:44 AM PST

Apple adopted Face ID facial recognition technology with iPhone X in 2017, but this tech has proved to be a less practical solution amid the ongoing pandemic since it often fails to unlock the iPhone when you are wearing a mask, requiring you to enter the passcode to use your iPhone. However, with iOS 14.5, Apple is trying to make things easier for owners of iPhones with Face ID. The Cupertino-based tech giant has released the beta version of iOS 14.5, which comes with a feature that allows you to unlock your iPhone with Face ID when wearing a mask, provided you own an Apple...

Latest Firefox for Android update enables DRM streaming

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 05:57 AM PST

Mozilla has pushed new updates for its Firefox browser on PC and Android, and the mobile version has a cool feature making a comeback - enabling DRM stream support through compatibility for Widevine. The new version 85 also allows you to install extensions and add-ons and brings security updates and various patches. Firefox 85 screenshots If you are trying to play DRM-protected content on websites like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu you will receive a prompt to allow it constantly, block, or be asked every time. However, the browser supports streaming up to 720p, meaning...

Exynos 2100 is a big step up from 990, still behind Snapdragon 888

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 05:08 AM PST

Samsung offers most of its premium phones with two different chipsets in different markets, leading to the inevitable comparisons year after year. Last year's Exynos 990 was a step behind the Snapdragon 865, especially in terms of battery life. This year the difference is far smaller if this latest batch of benchmarks is to be trusted. Golden Reviewer ran the SPECint2006 benchmark on the best chipsets for the past 12 months, giving us a few interesting numbers to look at and compare. The benchmark determines a chipset's cluster of cores' power draw and performance rating. Despite its...

Redmi K40 lineup to include a third handset, the Pro will sport a 108MP camera

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 04:19 AM PST

According to a renowned Chinese tipster on Weibo, the upcoming Redmi K40-series will have not two but three phones - likely the vanilla K40, K40S and K40 Pro. There have been numerous leaks about the devices in the past and a recent teaser even revealed the price of the Pro model with Snapdragon 888 - it will start at CNY 2,999. That's some aggressive pricing even for the Chinese market. In addition to the Snapdragon 888, the so-called Digital Chat Station says it will employ a 108MP main sensor. The good news is that we don't have to wait much longer for some official info as the...

MediaTek unveils its first mmWave modem - the M80 can reach 7.67 Gbps downlink speeds

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 03:30 AM PST

MediaTek just unveiled its first mmWave modem, the M80. It's capable of hitting peak speeds of 7.67 Gbps downlink and 3.76 Gbps uplink. It supports the sub-6 flavor of 5G as well, of course, but it's mmWave that sets it apart from previous M70 modem. The M80 supports dual SIM operation where both SIM cards can be connected to NSA or SA networks and both can do calls using Voice over New Radio (VoNR). Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) is available for networks without dedicated 5G bands (DSS allows carriers to combine 4G and 5G on the same band). The M80 is MediaTek's first mmWave...

Sony PlayStation 5 now on sale in India

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 02:41 AM PST

Sony today is finally launching the PlayStation 5 in India. The console will be available through online and offline retailers, including Amazon, Flipkart, Croma , Reliance Digital, Games The Shop, Shop at Sony Center, and Vijay Sales. The PlayStation 5 is priced at INR 49,990 for the standard model and 39,990 for the Digital Edition. At launch, only the standard edition of the console seems to be on sale. The standard edition is the one that includes the UHD Blu-ray drive for games and media. The Digital Edition has been announced for India, but will be on sale later. You will...

Samsung Galaxy M02 announced with 6.5" display and 5,000 mAh battery

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 01:51 AM PST

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M02s earlier last month, and today it followed it up with a cheaper version, dubbed Galaxy M02. The Samsung Galaxy M02 is built around a 6.5" Infinity-V display with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. The phone's rear panel, which has a textured design for a comfortable grip, is home to a dual camera setup aligned vertically in the upper-left corner. It consists of 13MP primary and 2MP macro cameras, below which is the LED flash. Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy M02 has MediaTek's MT6739W SoC paired with 2GB or 3GB RAM....

Poco M3 arrives in India, starting at INR10,999

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 01:11 AM PST

The Poco M3 smartphone is a great all-rounder at a lovely price of $150, and now fans in India can get a taste of it too. The brand will start selling the device on Tuesday, February 9, and prices will be INR10,999 or INR11,999, depending on the storage. The phone has 6GB RAM and two storage options - 64GB or 128GB. In either case you get a microSD slot for expansion. The phone also offers a 3.5mm audio jack, NFC reader, IR port and FM radio. When we reviewed the device, we established it has outstanding battery life, thanks to the massive 6,000 mAh cell, and it comes with 18W...

Samsung Galaxy M62 gets NBTC certified

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 12:19 AM PST

We've been hearing about Samsung's SM-M625F/DS for some time and it has now been certified by Thailand's NBTC, confirming the Galaxy M62 moniker in the process. The listing on the Thai regulator's website doesn't divulge anything about the Galaxy M62 other than confirming it's a 4G smartphone, but thanks to Geekbench, we know it will boot Android 11 and have an Exynos 9825 SoC at the helm, with 6GB RAM as one of the memory options. Samsung Galaxy M62 on NBTC The Galaxy M62 was certified by FCC last month with a 7,000 mAh battery, 25W in-box charger, USB-C port, and a 3.5mm...

Google announces it's closing its Stadia game studio, still committed to cloud gaming

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 11:22 PM PST

When Google first announced its Stadia cloud gaming platform, it took a huge risk that would change the way people play games. It originally planned to release original games developed by Stadia's in-house studio called SG&E (Stadia Games and Entertainment). The latest blog post from Google announces the company's shutting down of this very same studio. Creating best-in-class games from the ground up takes many years and significant investment, and the cost is going up exponentially. Given our focus on building on the proven technology of Stadia as well as deepening our business...

vivo S9 to arrive on March 6 as the first Dimensity 1100-powered phone

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 10:45 PM PST

Mediatek announced two 6nm chipsets and smartphone companies have already boarded the hype train, rushing to launch their devices with the new platforms. Xiaomi and Redmi already committed to releasing phones with the Dimensity 1200, now we have learned from a leakster that the vivo S9 will be the first phone powered by the Dimensity 1100 chip. The new device will come with a 6.4" screen, but it will have a standard notch, not a waterdrop or a punch hole. It will host dual front-facing cameras - a 44MP main one and an ultrawide unit. The vivo S9 is likely the V2072A phone that has...

Our Moto G9 Power video review is up

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 09:29 PM PST

The Motorola Moto G9 Power written and video reviews are up and as expected, the best selling point of this phone is battery life. With an overall score of 155h, the Moto G9 Power took the third place in our battery ranking beating its predecessor, the Moto G8 Power by a large margin. However, the handset seems to be good at shooting with its main camera too. But we don't want to ruin it for you so we suggest you hear out what Will has to say about Motorola's battery champion.

Apple brings out Limited Edition Black Unity Apple Watch 6

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 07:17 PM PST

Apple's Black History Month initiatives are continuing with the releases of the special Black Unity Apple Watch Series 6 smartwatch. The Limited Edition wearable is available in both 40mm and 44mm sizes and comes with a black, green and red color silicone strap inspired by the Pan-African flag. Apple Watch Series 6 Black Unity edition There's also custom "Black Unity" laser etching on the bottom of the watch casing as well as "Truth. Power. Solidarity" detailing on the pin loop. The Black Unity Apple Watch 6 is available starting today for $399/€429 in the 40mm size and...

GeForce Now is finally available on Chrome for Windows and Mac

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 05:04 PM PST

GeForce Now has been available for Android phones and Chromebooks for quite some time now and macOS and Windows users have to stick with the standalone versions in their respective app stores. From today, however, you have the choice to use the service using the Chrome browser. It doesn't matter if you are a Mac or Windows user, you can head over to play.geforcenow.com and start playing as long as you are a subscriber. Keep in mind, though, Nvidia still recommends using the appropriate application instead of the web app for optimal experience but this is still a great way to experience...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip's price gets cut by $250

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 02:58 PM PST

Foldables are the future, or so "they" say, but one specific foldable now has a slightly higher chance of making it into some people's present as well. That's because Samsung has just decided to go with a permanent price cut for its Galaxy Z Flip in the US. The device launched at $1,449, and can now be had for $1,199. This is not a limited time deal or anything like that, the phone simply has a new price from today going forward. Not just that, but if you buy from Samsung's online store, you can apparently get the Z Flip for as low as $199.99 (that's not a typo!), the (rather huge)...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra long-term review

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 12:31 PM PST

Oppo Find X3 Pro spied on cloud testing platform, key specs exposed

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 11:47 AM PST

The Oppo Find X3 Pro will use the new Snapdragon 888 chipset. In fact, it already posted an impressive AnTuTu score. "It" being the PEEM00 device, which is suspected to be the X3 Pro. Details about the phone were discovered on a cloud-based testing platform. It runs Color OS 11.2 (based on Android 11). The particular unit being tested was equipped with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. The three CPU clusters are as expected for an S888 chip – 2.84 GHz prime core, three 2.42 GHz big cores and four 1.80 GHz small ones. This is the global version of the phone, by the way. Oppo...

Google Maps update brings split screen mode for Street View

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 10:31 AM PST

Google is quietly rolling out a slight layout update for Google Maps – split screen for Street View and the map. The map shows available imagery (either SV or photo spheres, both highlighted in blue), so you can tap to jump to a specific location. The feature launches automatically after dropping a pin and going into Street View, you don't have to do anything special. Split screen is available in both vertical and landscape orientations. There's also an Expand button, so that you go full screen if you liked the old look. This feature appears to have arrived with app version 10.59.1,...
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