India smartphone market records 12% YoY decline in Q3 2021, shipped 48 million units: IDC

The International Data Corporation (IDC) has released their quarterly India smartphone market report for the third quarter of 2021. According to it, the market declined 12% YoY after 4 quarters of continuous growth, shipping a total of 48 million units. The top 5 manufacturers were Xiaomi, Samsung, vivo, realme and OPPO.

Redmi Note 11 series with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs said to launch globally in Q1 2022

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 11 series last month in China. The Redmi Note 11 series consists of three devices – Redmi Note 11 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. All three devices are powered by MediaTek Dimensity processors. Now, a new report suggests that the company will launch … Continue reading “Redmi Note 11 series with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs said to launch globally in Q1 2022”

POCO M2 Pro MIUI 12.5 Software Update Tracker [MIUI 12.5 Enhanced with Virtual RAM rolling out widely in India]

POCO launched the POCO M2 Pro smartphone in India recently running MIUI 11.0 Global Stable on top of Android 10. POCO M2 Pro shares a lot in common with Redmi Note 9 Pro series devices, which were launched in India back in March.

Microsoft introduces $250 Surface Laptop SE and Windows 11 SE for Education

Microsoft has introduced Windows 11 SE, a  cloud-first edition of Windows 11, designed to meet the special needs of K-8 education. It is optimized to deliver great education experiences on low-cost devices, removing distractions, so students stay focused.

Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, goal tracking for up to 16 users launched in India

Garmin, a company known for their high-quality activity trackers, has announced the launch of their Index S2 Smart Scale in India. It is a smart, connected health and wellness tool with advanced technology and features for serious athletes and like-minded users.

Snapdragon Tech Summit 2021 set for Nov 30; Snapdragon 898 4nm SoC expected

Update: Qualcomm has confirmed that it will introduce next-generation Snapdragon mobile platform that will deliver industry-leading smartphone performance, connectivity, camera, AI, gaming, and sound experiences.

Xiaomi introduces Loop LiquidCool Technology for smartphones

Xiaomi has introduced Loop LiquidCool Technology which promises twice the cooling capabilities compared to conventional vapor chambers solutions. It is inspired by cooling solutions used in the aerospace industry,  says the company.

Microsoft introduces Mesh for Microsoft Teams

During their Ignite 2021 conference, Microsoft has unveiled a new feature for Microsoft Teams called Mesh. The feature is designed to allow people in different physical locations to join virtual meetings, send chats, collaborate, and have shared holographic experiences, all via Microsoft Teams.

Xiaomi begins Android 12 internal testing for range of smartphones

Google, last month, officially unveiled Android 12 and started rolling out Android 12 Stable updates for eligible Pixel smartphones. Xiaomi had also announced Android 12 Public Beta for some of its flagship range devices including Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11, and Mi 11 (Mi 11X Pro in India). Now, the Chinese smartphone giant seems to … Continue reading “Xiaomi begins Android 12 internal testing for range of smartphones”

realme Book (Slim) Review: A mid-range ultra-thin laptop

realme is a company that is well known among Indian consumers as a brand that makes smartphones, smartphone accessories, TVs and more. They have now entered a new product segment – the Indian laptop market, and has launched the realme Book (Slim). The laptop has a thin-and-light form factor, a metal build and interesting specifications. … Continue reading “realme Book (Slim) Review: A mid-range ultra-thin laptop”

SpaceX Starlink opens Indian subsidiary company, plans to launch 2 lakh terminals by 2022

SpaceX, the American aerospace manufacturer, has announced the registration and opening of their India-based subsidiary of Starlink satellite-based internet company. Starlink also revealed their plans to launch nearly 2 lakh active user terminals by the end of 2022 to start operations.

Redmi Note 11 5G could launch in India as Redmi Note 11T 5G

Redmi Note 11 smartphone was introduced last week at an event in China. After the code that revealed that the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ will launch in India as Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge. Now the code has revealed that Redmi smartphone might launch in India as Redmi Note 11T … Continue reading “Redmi Note 11 5G could launch in India as Redmi Note 11T 5G”

Apple’s 2022 Mixed Reality headset said to feature Wi-Fi 6E support

Earlier this year, there were multiple rumours talking about Apple working on a new Mixed Reality headset that may launch in 2022. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the headset will feature support for Wi-Fi 6E and is expected to cost a lot.

Xiaomi releases Kernel Sources for Redmi Note 11 Pro

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 11 series a couple of days back in China. The Redmi Note 11 series consists of three handsets – Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+.  Now, within a couple of days of the launch, Xiaomi has released Android 11 based Kernel Sources for the … Continue reading “Xiaomi releases Kernel Sources for Redmi Note 11 Pro”

Redmi Smart Band Pro with 1.47″ AMOLED display and Redmi Watch 2 Lite with SpO2 monitoring and GPS announced

After rumours, Redmi has officially introduced the Redmi Smart Band Pro, the company’s latest smart band, as the successor to last year’s Redmi Smart Band. The Redmi Watch 2 Lite is a cheaper version of the Redmi Watch 2 which was introduced in China earlier this week.