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The AOC U32U1 is a 4K and 60 Hz panel. (Image source: AOC)

AOC U32U1: Red Dot Design Award winning Porsche Design monitor launches

AOC has launched its latest monitor, the U32U1. A Red Dot Design Award winner, the 31.5-inch and 4K monitor has been designed in collaboration with Porsche Design.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 19:52
An up-to-date Pixel 4a render. (Source: OnLeaks/91Mobiles)

A new leak may supply more evidence of 5G for the Pixel 4a

Recently, a leak indicating that Google would release a 5G version of the long-anticipated mid-range Pixel 4a phone came to light. Now, XDA contributors claim to have found references to a device from this OEM with the same connectivity in a mobile virtual network operator's (MVNO) records. Should this be the case, it seems the 4a (5G) is coming to the US, at least.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2020 19:29
Xiaomi started rolling out MIUI 12 globally last month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi effectively opens up Round 2 of its MIUI 12 release schedule with Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite stable updates

Xiaomi has started upgrading the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite to MIUI 12 on the European and Global branches of MIUI. The move effectively commences Round 2 of the company's MIUI 12 release schedule. Available for the global and EU editions of the devices respectively, the updates are rolling out to handsets now.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 18:38
Kano PC: New DIY 2-in-1 convertible is now purchasable for US$299.99. (Image source: Kano Computing)

Kano PC: New DIY 2-in-1 convertible is now purchasable for US$299.99

The second-generation Kano PC is now purchasable for US$299.99. The device, which is based around a Gemini Lake processor, comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The device has a distinctive design and is geared towards design, coding, science and music creation.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 18:19
The GoPro Hero 9 should arrive before November; Hero 8 Black pictured. (Image source: GoPro)

Design of GoPro Hero 8 successor leaks ahead of likely Q4 2020 release

The front of what may well be the GoPro Hero 9 has leaked, and it could point towards the company's first action camera with a built-in secondary display. The next GoPro will likely launch in early Q4 2020 at between US$399.99 and US$499.99.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 18:13
HP has launched two new gaming laptops in India

HP Pavilion Gaming 16 and Omen 15 launched in India; prices start at INR 59,999 (US$804)

HP has released the Omen 15 and HP Pavilion Gaming 16 gaming laptops in India. Both notebooks can be configured with 10th-generation Intel chips and a wide array of Nvidia GeForce graphics cards. The HP Pavilion Gaming 16's price starts at INR 59,999 (US$ 804) and the Omen 15's at INR 75,999 (US$1,019).
Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Jul 2020 17:05
AMD appears to be winning on both CPU and GPU fronts now. (Image Source: I'm a Mac @Youtube)

More evidence points towards AMD's RDNA2 Big Navi superiority over Nvidia's high-end Ampere RTX 3000 GPUs

Fresh reports suggest that Nvidia will only launch 8 nm GPUs this year, with a possible 7 nm "Super" refresh scheduled for 1H 2021. This could allow AMD to steal the GPU performance crown with 7 nm Big Navi GPUs this year and jump to 5 nm next year.
Bogdan Solca, 21 Jul 2020 15:34
AMD Ryzen 4000G aims to take on Intel 9th gen Coffee Lake head-on but will only be available in OEM PCs. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD announces the Ryzen 4000G series Renoir APUs for pre-built OEM desktops; claims a slam dunk when compared with Intel 9th gen Coffee Lake

AMD has now officially unveiled the Ryzen 4000 APU series for pre-built OEM desktops across consumer and commercial segments. The Ryzen 4000G APUs sport the exact same configuration as their mobile counterparts but feature additional TDP headroom that allows for higher CPU and GPU clocks. AMD is pitting the Ryzen 7 4700G against the likes of the Core i7-9700 and claims that it has managed to slam dunk the competition.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Jul 2020 15:00
AMD debuts the Ryzen PRO 4000 series. (Source: AMD)

AMD makes its new Ryzen PRO (and Athlon) processors official

AMD has formally launched its Ryzen 4000 line-up today. Of these, their PRO variants are naturally aimed at enterprise-grade desktops. The OEM asserts that these 7 nanometer (nm) solutions offer speeds that outstrip certain Intel competitors by up to 31%. By contrast, the new Athlon 3000 G-series is still based on the Zen+ architecture.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2020 15:00
The Mi Mix 3 5G has awful first-party software support. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has no update plans for the Mi Mix 3 5G

There are no update plans for the Mi Mix 3 5G, it has emerged. Contradicting Xiaomi Customer Support, the 5G edition of the Mi Mix 3 is still yet to receive any form of OS upgrade from Android 9.0 Pie or MIUI 10.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 14:27
Potential Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix Alpha Pro. (Image source: LetsGoDigital/Concept Creator)

Xiaomi could make the Mi Mix 4 or even a proposed Mi Mix Alpha Pro into a truly bonkers smartphone

A recent Xiaomi patent for a smartphone with a 108 MP super camera and wraparound display has been brought to life in a series of renders and a beautiful concept video. It has been speculated the patent could be for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4, while an appropriate model name of "Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Pro" has also been put forward for the bonkers device.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 14:13
The Sony PlayStation 4 offers some fantastic exclusive titles, and the same strategy should lead the PS5 to success. (Picture: Teddy Guerrier, Unsplash)

Opinion | The Sony PlayStation 5 will win the next console battle, but the future belongs to Microsoft

History repeats itself: Sony and Microsoft will launch new consoles in the fall, but while the PlayStation 5 focuses on the upcoming console war, the Xbox team looks to the future that Microsoft does not want to miss again.
Hannes Brecher, 21 Jul 2020 14:12
The new HKC curved monitors come in two sizes. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils two new curved gaming monitors starting at CNY 1,099 (~US$157)

Xiaomi has announced two new curved gaming monitors. Available in 29-inch and 34-inch screen sizes, both have a curvature of 1500R and support picture in picture. The larger of the two is a 1440p and 100 Hz panel. Xiaomi has announced a new electric standing desk for gamers, too.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 13:54
The Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition are included in phase 2. (Image source: Xiaomi/KLGadgetGuy)

MIUI 12 stable update from Xiaomi coming to second batch smartphones like the Mi Mix 3, Mi 8, and Redmi Note 7 Pro by the end of July

Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 stable update should be rolled out to the second batch of smartphones mentioned in the company’s roadmap before the end of July. This news pertains to owners of devices such as the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, and Redmi Note 7 Pro in China for the moment, although a global rollout can be expected in the near future.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 13:33
A blurry image of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 posted by Ice Universe. (Image: @universeice/Twitter)

Galaxy Unpacked August 5 to showcase five new devices

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked Event looks increasingly like it will include the reveal of both the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Samsung’s President and Head of Mobile Communications Business TM Roh has revealed in a blog post that the company will “be introducing five new power devices” at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jul 2020 12:34
MSI GE66: LED strips for extroverted gamers

MSI GE66 Raider: light show and monster battery

The GE66 Raider from MSI stands out from the crowd not only visually but also in terms of its components. In addition to the LED strip at the front, the huge battery also attracts potential buyers.
Florian Glaser, 21 Jul 2020 12:34
The Router 3 is Honor's first Wi-Fi 6 Plus router. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Router 3: Fast Wi-Fi 6 Plus router announced

Honor has announced its first Wi-Fi 6 Plus router, the Honor Router 3. The Router 3 features one WAN port, three Gigabit LAN ports and measures 245 x 159.2 x 39.7 mm. The Honor Router 3 is available for €79.90 in the Eurozone and £79.99 in the UK.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 12:28
The Xiaomi Mi Band 4C can last for up to 14 days on a single charge. (Image source: Xiaomi/Amazon Spain)

Xiaomi Mi Band 4C now available on Amazon in Europe as the Chinese OEM plans for adding to its Mi TV range in India

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4C has been spotted appearing on Amazon Spain, where the budget fitness tracker can be bought for a very reasonable €19.99 (US$23/£18). While the Chinese OEM is busy releasing wearables in Europe, it looks like Xiaomi might be also planning on adding some new Mi TVs to its range in India.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 11:39
AMD Ryzen 7 4700G Renoir pushed to almost 5 GHz (Source: Wccftech)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700G Renoir pushed to 4.96 GHz across all cores

Although this feat has been achieved using ice cubes in an improvised hardware setup that cannot run for long periods under the record-breaking frequency of almost 5 GHz, it is worth mentioning that the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G Renoir APU has been pushed all the way up to 4.96 GHz across all cores.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jul 2020 11:36
Intel Celeron J4115 Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Intel Celeron J4115 Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Gemini Lake x86 4 cores @ 1800 - 2500 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Celeron J4115 processor
The Xiaomi Mijia Projector 2 Pro covers 100% of the Rec. 709 color gamut. (Image source: Xiaomi/JD.com)

Xiaomi announces the Mijia Projector 2 Pro with ToF technology and up to 200-inch screen projection for 4,599 yuan (US$658)

Xiaomi has announced the new Mijia Projector 2 Pro device, which is priced at 4,599 yuan (US$658). The projector is able to cast a screen of up to a maximum of 200 inches, and it features a brightness level of up to 1,300 ANSI Lumens. HDR10+ support is onboard and the Xiaomi Mijia Projector 2 Pro also implements ToF technology.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 10:34
Realme is reportedly working on a new series of smartphones

Realme to launch a new line of smartphones later this year

A teaser on Realme's official Weibo handle indicates that the company is working on a new phone series. The devices will likely come with pill-shaped camera cutouts and will be 5G-ready. Realme might unveil the devices at IFA Berlin.
Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Jul 2020 09:52
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro features a Snapdragon 865 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ (Super Cup) smartphone features and specs potentially teased by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun

Features and some specs of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ (Super Cup) smartphone may have been teased by Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun. The executive asked his followers what features are important for a flagship nowadays, with some taking his post as a subtle leak of some of the features for the rumored Mi 10 Pro+ device.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 08:03
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite cost US$650 upon release. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition: Rumored price and launch date given for the affordable flagship with a triple-camera setup

More rumored details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) smartphone have started appearing online. Along with a supposed price and launch date, information about the affordable flagship’s specs has also been shared, with the Galaxy S20 FE expected to have a somewhat conservative triple-camera system.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 04:09
Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1 Review: A 5G 15-inch Convertible That Isn't Huge Or Unwieldy

89% Dell Latitude 9510 2-in-1 Review: A 5G 15-inch Convertible That Isn't Huge Or Unwieldy

For the moving office. 15.6-inch screen sizes have traditionally not translated so well into convertible form factors due to the sheer size and weight involved. The Latitude 9510 2-in-1 mostly circumvents this by narrowing the bezels even further and reducing the screen size to 15.0 inches instead.
Intel Core i7-10810U, UHD Graphics 620, 15", 1.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Jul 2020 02:38
The IdeaCentre Gaming 5. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces new Ryzen 3000-powered Legion gaming desktops

Lenovo has also added new tower-form PCs to its new Legion gaming line-up. Its Tower 5 variant can have up to the Ryzen 9 3950X as a processor, as well as RTX 2070 SUPER graphics. The IdeaCentre Gaming 5 is a Ryzen 7 3700X/RTX 2060 machine with improved thermals.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2020 00:29
The Realme C15 launch teaser. (Source: Realme)

Realme's 6000mAh phone officially has a name and a launch date

Realme has outlined its launch event for a new phone that will have the brand's largest battery yet. It has been confirmed to be a new member of the C series, and will go live in Indonesia late in July 2020. Its new teaser also shows it has a square rear camera and a waterdrop notch.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2020 23:19
MIUI 12 will start hitting 23 more devices from August. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 updates to land on 23 devices from next month, Xiaomi confirms

MIUI 12 will start reaching 23 devices from next month, Xiaomi has confirmed. The list features 17 Redmi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 8 series. The POCO F2 Pro and Pocophone F1 have made the cut too.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 22:52
Not all XPS 17 9700 machines are affected by the 105 W charging phenomena, it seems. (Image source: Dell)

Some 2020 Dell XPS 17 9700 machines appear to be unaffected by charger issue

It turns out that Dell XPS 17 9700 machines can draw up to 130 W from the wall, after all. Not all units can do so as our tests have confirmed, but these unaffected units apparently cannot always charge at their full capacity.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 22:44
The Tuxedo Pulse 15 comes with a choice of two 45 W Renoir laptops. (Image source: Tuxedo Computers)

Tuxedo Pulse 15: An Ubuntu laptop with 45 W AMD Renoir APUs and a 91 Wh battery

The Tuxedo Pulse 15 comes pre-loaded with Ubuntu, TUXEDO_OS and other distributions. Windows is an option too, as is an encrypted Linux system. The Tuxedo Pulse 15 comes with either an AMD Ryzen 5 4600H or a Ryzen 7 4800H APU, along with a 91 Wh battery and multiple keyboard layouts.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 22:37
Xiaomi has already begun beta testing MIUI 12.1 (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.1 - Features of Xiaomi's next OS update outlined

Xiaomi is pushing ahead with MIUI 12.1, the successor to MIUI 12. MIUI 12.1 has already been issued to beta testers, some of whom have outlined what to expect from the next version of MIUI.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 22:32
The Redmi Note 8. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 7 reportedly delayed after hitting snag

The Redmi Note 8 remains stuck on Android Pie and MIUI 11, and it appears its journey towards attaining MIUI 12 and Android 10 has hit yet another bump. It's not the only phone in similar straits, however, with the Redmi Note 7's update also hitting a snag.
Ricci Rox, 20 Jul 2020 21:32
First benchmarks: AMD Ryzen 4000 excels in the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1

First benchmarks: AMD Ryzen 4000 excels in the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1

We have both the Intel version and the AMD version of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 in house for testing right now. Like with the bigger ThinkPad T14s, the AMD Ryzen 4000 model clearly dominates.
Benjamin Herzig, 20 Jul 2020 20:22
Zoom is now the most popular iOS app to download worldwide. (Source: Zoom)

Zoom destroys TikTok's record for downloads from the App Store in 2020

TikTok posted an impressive 67 million official downloads onto iOS devices in the US in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). However, in 2Q2020, this stat has been eclipsed by one of approximately 94 million by the collaboration app Zoom. This is a major factor in a trend favoring business-focused apps on the Cupertino company's platform.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2020 19:23
Samsung Health has had some features discontinued. (Source: Samsung)

An impending Samsung Health update will cost it its food- and caffeine-intake tracking features

Samsung Health is an app perhaps mostly associated with this OEM's phones and wearables, but in fact also works across more of its hardware ecosystem. Some of its users have seen a notification that its latest update will remove its Food (or Calorie), Weight and Caffeine Tracking sections. Therefore, their widgets will stop functioning after this OTA is implemented.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2020 18:40
Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales will be able to run at 4K 60 fps on the PS5

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be able to run at 4K 60 fps on the PlayStation 5, but there's a catch

Insomniac says that Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales will have a 4K 60 fps mode. However, it will not run in this mode by default, and the additional performance could come at the price of visual fidelity. The game will likely run at 4K 30 fps out of the box.
Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Jul 2020 18:26
Xiaomi Black Shark 3

85% Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Smartphone Review – Gaming Power with LED Effects

Affordable gaming? The Xiaomi Black Shark 3 once again delivers an inexpensive gaming experience and an unusual exterior. While it lacks certain features compared to the Pro model, it is cheaper and more compact in return. Let us see whether Xiaomi has managed to create something that will be able to satisfy the gaming community.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6.67", 222 g
Florian Schmitt, 20 Jul 2020 18:02
Xiaomi has almost completed Round 1 of its MIUI 12 release schedule. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi expands MIUI 12 rollout for the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T; Indian editions of the Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro gain new update too

Xiaomi has issued a raft of new MIUI 12 updates to the Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro. Xiaomi latest OS has now arrived on Russian versions of the Mi 9T and Redmi K20, while MIUI 12 has also been rolled out to more global models. The rollout of MIUI 12 has been expanded for Indian versions of the Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro too.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 18:00
Realme will launch the Realme 6i on July 24 in India

The Realme 6i is Realme's Redmi Note 9 competitor; will be released in India on July 24

The Realme 6i finally has an Indian release date. It will be unveiled on July 24 via an online event. The phone is expected to feature a 90Hz screen, a MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, and a quad-camera setup. Prices are expected to start at INR 11,999 (US$160).
Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Jul 2020 15:42
An overclocked AMD Ryzen 7 4700G Vega 8 iGPU nearly matches the discrete GTX 1050 (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700G Vega 8 iGPU overclocked to a stunning 2.4 GHz, nearly matches the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 in 3DMark Fire Strike

Leaked benchmarks over on the Chiphell forums paint a positive picture of AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 4700G APU. Once overclocked, the APU’s Vega 8 integrated GPU delivered 3DMark Fire Strike performance that wasn’t too far off from the discrete GeForce GTX 1050 and leaked Intel Xe DG1 scores.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 Jul 2020 14:57
Honor MagicBook 15 in review: Ryzen 5 in a stylish suit

83% Honor MagicBook 15 in review: Ryzen 5 in a stylish suit

Affordable Apple alternative. Honors' stylish 15.6-incher scores with a slim metal case, a Ryzen 5-APU and memory running in Dual-Channel mode. The battery life is decent, but not outstanding.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, Vega 8, 15.6", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 20 Jul 2020 14:23
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17

83% Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 G732LXS laptop review: Frontier runner

Sports car with handbrake applied. While many high-end laptops are rather discreetly designed, the Strix Scar 17 is visually clearly aimed at gamers. The tested model, G732LXS, can show off with Nvidia's currently strongest notebook GPU. However, Asus has opted for the weakest TGP version of the RTX 2080 Super.
Intel Core i9-10980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Florian Glaser, 20 Jul 2020 14:22
AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT Desktop CPU in review: Matisse refresh for the AM4 socket

AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT Desktop CPU in review: Matisse refresh for the AM4 socket

Zen2 facelift! The new Ryzen 3000 series CPUs have been on the market for exactly one year. With small improvements, AMD has now introduced three XT models of Ryzen processors and we took a closer look at the AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT. Whether it's worth buying and what strengths and weaknesses the 8-core offers, you can find out in this review.
AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT, NVIDIA Titan RTX, 32"
Sebastian Bade, 20 Jul 2020 14:21
The best laptops for Q2 2020

The best laptops for Q2 2020 - 58 laptops in review

Laptop Editors' Choice Awards Q2 2020 In the second quarter of 2020, the amount of reviews has been a bit slow due to the coronavirus. Nevertheless, 58 laptops made it into our test lab and were thoroughly reviewed in succession. In the following laptop comparison you'll find the editors' favorite picks and special recommendations.
Editorial staff, 20 Jul 2020 14:19
Some cheap fitness trackers have fake heart rate sensors. (Image source: CNX Software)

Some unscrupulous OEMs have been including fake heart sensors in their cheap fitness trackers

Heart rate monitoring may seem to be a feature of many smartwatches and fitness trackers, but some OEMs have been including fakes in their budget fitness trackers. Instead of including photoelectric heart rate sensors that are found in many devices, these fitness trackers have two green LEDs.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2020 14:05
The OnePlus Buds will retail for lesser than $100

OnePlus Buds' sub-$100 price teased by OnePlus' official Instagram handle

OnePlus' official Instagram handle has put out a teaser that hints the OnePlus Buds' price. The TWS earbuds will be released alongside the OnePlus Nord on July 21, and promise to deliver up to seven hours of battery life and support charging at 30W.
Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Jul 2020 13:53
The Redmi Note 7 has a long-lasting 4,000-mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 11 global beta stable based on Android 10 pushed out to random Redmi Note 7 users

Xiaomi has announced that random Redmi Note 7 users have been selected to receive the Android 10-based version of MIUI 11. The global beta stable update will go through a short testing period before other owners of the global variant of the Redmi Note 7 can start enjoying the operating system upgrade.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jul 2020 13:15
An Intel Comet Lake S chip. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Intel Core i9-10850K edges closer to a shipping product, could be priced to tackle AMD's Ryzen 9 3900X

More evidence of the Intel Core i9-10850K has surfaced, this time hinting at an imminent release. The new deca-core chip sits beneath the current Core i9-10900K flagship chipset in Intel’s Comet Lake S line up and looks like it might be priced attractively too.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jul 2020 12:02
The Redmi AirDots 2 are cheap TWS earphones from China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi AirDots 2 announced: Budget TWS earphones with Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2 mm sound drivers for 79 yuan (US$11)

Xiaomi has announced the new Redmi AirDots 2 earphones, which will be officially launched on July 22. The TWS earphones are currently priced at 79 yuan (US$11) during the crowdfunding stage. The budget earphones offer Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, virtual assistant functionality, and they weigh in at just 4.1 g per earbud.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jul 2020 11:44
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 9 in India

Redmi Note 9 launched in India with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 5,000mAh battery, and more

The Redmi Note 9 is now available for purchase in India. It comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ LCD panel, a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged at 22W, and a quad-camera array at the back. Prices start at INR 14,999 (US$200) for the base variant.
Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Jul 2020 10:53
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