Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will power Xiaomi 12, realme GT 2 Pro, moto edge X30 and more starting this December

At the Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm introduced its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform. It also announced that Black Shark, HONOR, iQOO, Motorola, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Redmi, SHARP, Sony, vivo, iQOO, Xiaomi, and ZTE will roll out commercial devices starting from this December 2021.

Apple still working on wireless charger similar to AirPower: Report

Apple is reportedly working on a wireless charger similar to the already shelved AirPower. According to the report, the Cupertino tech giant is working on a multi-device charger accessory that would charge devices like iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch simultaneously.

Redmi Note 11T 5G with 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 810, up to 8GB RAM, 5000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 16999

Redmi just launched the Redmi Note 11T 5G, the company’s latest 5G smartphone and the successor to last year’s  Redmi Note 10T 5G, as it had announced. It has a 6.6-inch FHD+ screen with 50Hz, 60Hz and 90Hz variable refresh rate, has a 16MP front camera inside the punch-hole, is powered by Dimensity 810 SoC … Continue reading “Redmi Note 11T 5G with 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 810, up to 8GB RAM, 5000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 16999”

Xiaomi to build EV plant in Beijing with 3 lakh annual production capacity

Earlier this year, Xiaomi committed $10 billion in a new electric car division over 10 years. In the latest development, Xiaomi is set to build a plant in Beijing to produce 300,000 vehicles annually for its electric vehicle unit.

realme GT 2 Pro premium flagship phone confirmed by the CEO as the renders surface

Update: Renders of the back of the realme GT 2 Pro surfaced, thanks to @OnLeaks. This shows a horizontal rear camera part with dual-LED flash that resembles the Nexus 6P. It is said to have a dual 50MP, and a 8MP camera setup and GR Lens that promises the best shooting performance in the smallest … Continue reading “realme GT 2 Pro premium flagship phone confirmed by the CEO as the renders surface”

POCO X3 MIUI 12.5 Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 12.5.4.0 with November security patch and 3GB Memory Expansion]

POCO launched the POCO X3 smartphone in India back in September 2020 running MIUI 12.0 Global Stable on top of Android 10. MIUI 12 comes with an all-new design and animations along with new features such as Super Wallpapers, Floating Window, New Control Center, Enhanced Privacy Protection features such as Interceptor, Flare, Hidden Mask Mode, and … Continue reading “POCO X3 MIUI 12.5 Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 12.5.4.0 with November security patch and 3GB Memory Expansion]”

Whatsapp brings custom sticker maker for web app; may extend time limit to delete messages

WhatsApp has updated its web app with a built-in custom Sticker Maker that lets users choose images from their computers and convert them into stickers that can be sent through WhatsApp.

Xiaomi Mi 10 MIUI 12.5 Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 12.5.4.0.RJBINXM Rolling out]

Xiaomi launched  Mi 10 back in May 2020 in India running MIUI 11.0 Global Stable on top of Android 10. Xiaomi has already rolled out Android 11 based MIUI 12 update to Mi 10 in India. MIUI 12 brings all-new design and animations along with new features such as Super Wallpapers, Floating Window, New Control … Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 10 MIUI 12.5 Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 12.5.4.0.RJBINXM Rolling out]”

Samsung to build $17 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas

Samsung today announced that it will build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, Texas with $17 billion investment, including buildings, property improvements, machinery and equipment, Samsung’s largest-ever investment in the U.S. This will help boost production of advanced logic semiconductor solutions that power next-generation innovations and technologies, said the company.

Xiaomi reports 25.4% YoY increase in profit in Q3 2021

Xiaomi has announced its earning for the third quarter (Q3 2021) that ended September 30, 2021, in which it reported a revenue of 78.1 billion yuan (US$ 12.2 billion), an increase of 8.2% compared to Q3 2020. Net profit for the quarter was approximately 5.2 billion yuan, up 25.4% YoY.

Apple HomePod mini in Yellow, Orange, and Blue colours now available in India

Update: November 23 – Apple has started selling the HomePod mini smart home speaker in Blue, Yellow and Orange colours in India through Apple Authorised Resellers offline and Apple Store online for Rs. 9900.

Nothing reveals Karan Johar, Yuvraj Singh are part of investors in $50 million funding in October

Last month, London-based consumer tech company Nothing announced that it has completed a Series A extension of $50M from strategic and private investors, but it didn’t reveal the full list of investors.

Qualcomm confirms easier-to-follow branding starting with upcoming Snapdragon 8-series platform

Qualcomm has confirmed a new, simplified and consistent naming structure for its platforms. Starting with its upcoming flagship Snapdragon 8-series platform, its Snapdragon mobile platforms will transition to a single-digit series and generation number, which the company says will align with other product categories.

Truecaller clocks 300 million monthly active users globally

Truecaller today announced that it has crossed 300 Million monthly users globally. This comes after it crossed 250 Million monthly users a year back, so it has added 50 Million new users globally since October 2020. Launched over 11 years ago, the Truecaller app crossed 100 million users milestone back in 2014.

Samsung Display microsite shows off its new OLED display tech for foldables, laptops and more

Samsung Display has launched a dedicated global OLED microsite to highlight the company’s news, product innovations, multimedia assets, insights on industry trends, and more. The company said that the microsite will serve as a hub to communicate Samsung Display’s priorities to its growing customer base around the world, including the U.S. and China.