Xiaomi won't sell the Mi 11 Ultra in India again

Earlier this year Xiaomi decided to launch the Mi 11 Ultra in India, following its global release. It went on sale in the subcontinent in July, but only in very limited quantities, and thus went out of stock very quickly. After a while of not being in stock, the phone simply disappeared from Xiaomi India's website, where it's still nowhere to be found. According to a new report from India Today Tech, this is no accident. It turns out that Xiaomi does not intend to sell the Mi 11 Ultra in India ever again. The company has allegedly sold the entire stock it had for the Indian market and...

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OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro get an update that fixes call screen lag issues

Today OnePlus is sending out a new update for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones launched back in 2019. Before you ask - no, it's not Android 12. It's way too soon for that. The new version is OxygenOS 11.0.4.1, still based on Android 11 as the name implies. This brings with it the October 2021 security updates, which is welcome to see while we're still (barely) in October. Additionally, perhaps the most interesting bit about this update is that it purports to fix a longstanding issue on these phones whereby the incoming call interface would be displayed with a very...

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Canalys: Apple retakes second spot in Q3 global smartphone shipments

The complete set of data on global Q3 smartphone shipments from Canalys is in and it confirms Apple is back in second place behind Samsung. A total of 325.5 million units were shipped in the July-September period which represents a 6% decline compared to the same time last year. The big reason behind the fall in shipments is the ongoing global chipset shortage. Samsung shipped a total of 69.4 million phones outpacing all other makers though the figure is 13% less than its performance from a year ago. Apple managed to ship 49.2 million units which is a 14% increase on the yearly basis...

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Sony Xperia Pro-I as a video camera

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JioPhone Next unveiled, will start at INR 1,999 via installment plans

Reliance Gio and Google have finally unveiled the JioPhone Next over three months since its initial announcement back in June. The affordable device which boots Pragati OS - an optimized version of Android will start as low as INR 1,999 ($27) with monthly installment plans for 18 and 24 months ranging from INR 300 ($4) to INR 600 ($8) per month and a INR 501 ($6.70) processing fee. These installment plans also include Jio call and data services. Retail pricing for the JioPhone Next without installments is INR 6,499 ($87). First sales start on November 4 via JioMart online and retail...

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CIRP: Apple tops user loyalty chart in the US

Apple has always enjoyed a strong position in the United States - and the latest report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) revealed over 90% of iPhone users remain loyal to the brand. For comparison, under 70% of Samsung users purchase a new phone from the same company. CIRP pointed out that a large part of that is the vertical integration that means Apple is the only company to make iOS devices. In comparison Android users easily can move from one maker to another while retaining their favorite features. In fact the Samsung percentage is pretty high because American...

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Redmi Note 11 Pro+ tipped to arrive in India as Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge

Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 11 series in China yesterday, and today we already have rumors about the phones' arrival in international markets. And as Xiaomi often does it will rename the phones in the new market. According to one Twitter tipster, the Redmi Note 11 Pro will be called Xiaomi 11i in India, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is going to be known as Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge. Yes, really. So yeah, #RedmiNote11Pro in India = #Xiaomi11i#RedmiNote11ProPlus in India = #Xiaomi11iHyperChargeNo rebrands for Global. pic.twitter.com/URB92udDwC— Kacper Skrzypek 🇵🇱 (@kacskrz) October 29,...

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Google is working on a second generation Tensor SoC

9to5Google spotted an interesting reference within the Pixel 6 family's source code. It mentions what appears to be a second-gen Google Tensor SoC with the codename "Cloudripper". The research team believes that Cloudripper isn't actually the name of the chipset nor it's the name of the next year's Pixel 7. This is likely the codename of the platform used to test the chip, which carries a model number "GS201". That's compared to the current Tensor SoC's model name "GS101". When you think about it, it's not too far-fetched for Google to already be working on a Tensor successor....

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Gigaset GS5 official with Helio G85 and 4,500 mAh removable battery

German-based smartphone brand Gigaset Communications unveiled its latest phone called the GS5. The name probably doesn't ring a bell, but the company is actually a former division of Siemens and has a broad range of midrange and rugged smartphones. The GS5 comes with an interesting curved design with flush rear cameras and something you don’t see that often - a removable 4,500 mAh battery. Gigaset GS5 (images: Gigaset) The phone is made in Germany and sports a 6.3-inch FHD+ waterdrop notch display with a 16MP selfie cam. It’s using MediaTek’s Helio G85 chipset coupled with 4GB...

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Huawei shares the list of devices getting EMUI 12

While Huawei is busy switching its Chinese smartphones to its HarmonyOS, international units are still running on EMUI. And it appears they will continue to do so far a while as the company just announced the list of devices getting EMUI 12 starting in H1 2022. Huawei isn't saying on what version of Android is EMUI 12 is based but judging by the recently launched nova 9, it's probably safe to assume that it's Android 11. Here's the official list. The latest Huawei Mate and P series should expect a beta version of the software in the coming months. Much like Harmony OS 2.0, EMUI...

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Apple posts record revenue in Q4: iPhone, iPad and services all up

Apple closed out its fiscal year with a record $83.4B in revenue and quarterly earnings per share of $1.24. Despite big success across all of Apple's divisions, the maker missed Wall Street's $85B expectation. The iPhone sales for Q4 accounted for $38.9B - up from the $26.4B in Q4 of 2020. The Mac achieved an all-time fourth-quarter record with $9.2B in sales. The iPad generated $8.3B - a 21% increase YoY, while Services and Wearables, Home and Accessories scored $8.8B each - a 26% and 11% YoY increase, respectively. For its full fiscal year, ending September 2021, Apple's sales...

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Image of Meta's smartwatch found inside the Ray-Ban Stories app and it shows a camera

Facebook Inc was restructured into Meta yesterday and virtual and augmented reality will be a major focus going forward as the future of how people connect with each other. It’s not going to be all about AR/VR headsets, though, the company appears to be working on a smartwatch. The image below was discovered in one of the iOS apps, reports Reuters. It’s a squircle-shaped watch, its display has rounded corners and a notch for the front-facing camera. Yes, a camera on a watch. The image was found in the app for the Ray-Ban Stories, the camera-equipped smart glasses that Facebook,...

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OnePlus starts a month of Black Friday deals, 8T is $250/€200 off, OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro also discounted

Black Friday deals are a great way to save a few bucks and some last longer than a single Friday – some go on for a week and others, like the promo campaign that OnePlus is starting today, will last a whole month. The exact details vary from country to country, so head over to the promo page to see what kind of deals are available in your neck of the woods. You should see discounts on 2-3 phones and the promise of more deals to come. The OnePlus 9 Pro is $100/€150/£150 off and can be had for $970/€750/£680. The OnePlus 9 is down $70/€100/£100, making its price...

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Canalys: Honor is the third-biggest smartphone maker in China for Q3 2021

Honor is now a Top 3 smartphone manufacturer in China, Canalys revealed in its latest report. According to the research agency's data for Q3, the newly independent company brought over Huawei users, and managed to ship 25% more phones than it did before it was separated. The top two spots remain occupied by vivo and Oppo, but the former Huawei sidekick is now closer than ever to their spots. Q3 '21 shipments(in million) Q3 '21Market share Q3 '20 shipments(in million) Q3 '20Market share Annual change vivo 18.3 23% 15.3 ...

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One UI 4 beta for Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 now open in South Korea

South Korean owners of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are now able to sign up for the One UI 4 Beta program. Just two days after announcing its plans, Samsung has now opened registrations for its One UI 4 beta to owners of its latest foldables. Those willing to try out the beta will have to sign up via the Samsung Members app with their corresponding Samsung account. Entering the One UI 4 beta should happen when the user selects the banner in the Samsung Members app. Both carrier locked and unlocked versions of the two foldables are eligible though for some reason it appears...

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Realme Q3T extensively leaked by China Telecom

A new Realme smartphone was listed on China Telecom’s page for certified devices, and it is called Q3T. However, after further investigation, it appears to be the Realme Q3s with a new name, likely to sound exclusive to the carrier. It has the same Snapdragon 778G chipset, 8/256 GB memory and even the same price tag of (the equivalent of) $250. Realme Q3T The Realme Q3T is pictured with three cameras on the back - the main one is 48MP, coupled with two 2 MP auxiliary shooters. The front hosts a 6.6” LCD of Full HD+ resolution and a punch hole in the left corner for...

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