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  • Xiaomi CEO to Gift Xiaomi SU7 Car to Redmi GM on Turbo 3 Success

    Xiaomi CEO to Gift Xiaomi SU7 Car to Redmi GM on Turbo 3 Success

    Xiaomi Auto recently held a delivery ceremony for their inaugural batch of Xiaomi SU7 vehicles at their Yizhuang Automobile Factory in Beijing, headed up by founder and CEO Lei Jun. Each SU7 was personally handed off to its new owners before in a surprising twist, Lei announced he planned on gifting one SU7 to Redmi General Manager Wang Teng Thomas himself as part of this gift plan.

    Xiaomi SU7 Delivery Ceremony

    Redmi’s announcement coincided with their planned product line roll-out date of April 10, and included details regarding Wang Teng receiving an SU7 as reward should their sales target for Redmi Turbo 3 be met. Due to misinterpretations on social media platforms however, redmi team felt obliged to clarify exactly what meeting sales targets means in practice.

    Wang Teng expressed confidence in Redmi team’s efforts regarding Turbo 3 and predicted its successful reception among consumers, suggesting potential benefits if Redmi meet sales objectives with this car.

    Redmi Turbo 3 Is An Outstanding Flagship Rivaler

    Redmi’s flagship killer and first product from their new turbo series, Redmi Turbo 3 promises impressive performance capabilities with its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip which offers higher midrange devices than its flagship sibling Snapdragon 8. According to initial images posted by their official Weibo account, its design appears flat with subtly contoured edges, likely featuring a flat display panel.

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  • Red Magic 8 Pro Receives Red Magic OS 9.0 Beta Update for Global Users

    Red Magic 8 Pro Receives Red Magic OS 9.0 Beta Update for Global Users

    Last month, Red Magic 8 Pro devices around the globe finally received their eagerly-awaited Red Magic OS 8.0 updates – providing enhancements across various aspects and fixing numerous bugs; unfortunately it did not include Android 14 support. Now Red Magic have officially started rolling out Red Magic OS 9.0 Beta rollout to Red Magic 8 Pro devices with promises that an official release should occur shortly thereafter.

    Red Magic OS 9.0 Beta Rollout

    RedMagic OS 9.0, introduced alongside RedMagic 9 Pro series smartphones in November 2016, is built upon Android 14 and promises numerous enhancements and bug fixes, such as fixing irregular fingerprint sensor behavior. Furthermore, new AI-driven functionalities will join this platform, adding another level of customizability and theming options introduced with Android 14.

    Red Magic 8 Pro Specifications:

    Red Magic 8 Pro features a 6.8-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 12GB RAM, UFS 4.0 storage as well as Redcore R2 game chip, ICE 11.0 magic cooling system and triple camera setup consisting of 50MP primary lens, 8MP ultrawide lens and 2MP macro lens – it even includes 16MP under display front facing camera for selfies! Running Android 13 with RedMagic OS it houses an ample 6,000mAh battery supporting 80W wired charging as well as 65W wireless charging capability – making RedMagic OS an impressive experience on any Android 13 OS device!

    Red Magic 8 Pro Receives Red Magic OS 9.0 Beta Update for Global Users
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  • Redmi Turbo 3 Design, Launch Date Officially Confirmed: Processor & AnTuTu Score

    Redmi Turbo 3 Design, Launch Date Officially Confirmed: Processor & AnTuTu Score

    At the start of this month, Redmi made an unexpected announcement regarding their brand new series known as Redmi Turbo and that their initial device in this lineup would be known as the Redmi Turbo 3. Since then, they have now revealed its appearance and launch date within China.

    Redmi Turbo 3 Launch Details Revealed

    According to its Weibo account, Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 3 smartphone will debut on April 10, at 7 PM local time in China. A teaser showcased its official design – flat with slightly rounded corners to improve grip comfort – in three color variants and features two camera sensor cutouts with LED rings on its rear face, along with power button and volume rockers conveniently situated on its right side for ease of access.

    Redmi has confirmed that its Turbo series smartphone will come equipped with Qualcomm’s recently unveiled Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor – an updated variant of Snapdragon 8’s flagship chip from 2016. Redmi reports a tremendous AnTuTu benchmark score exceeding 1.75 Million on Geekbench surpassing current leader, the OnePlus Ace 3V; thus fulfilling Redmi’s objectives for their Turbo series.

    Device Specifications and Expectations (PSE).

    Geekbench recently unveiled that Redmi Turbo 3 was sporting 16GB of RAM, scoring 1981 and 5526 on single core and multi core tests respectively. 3C certification indicates it will likely support fast charging at 90W with its estimated 5,000mAh battery capacity and 1.5K OLED display; along with global rebranding as Poco F6. Stay informed for further developments about its release!

    Redmi Turbo 3 Design, Launch Date Officially Confirmed: Processor & AnTuTu Score
    Redmi Turbo 3 Design, Launch Date Officially Confirmed: Processor & AnTuTu Score
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  • Realme GT Neo 6 SE Launching April 11 with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC

    Realme GT Neo 6 SE Launching April 11 with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC

    Realme recently unveiled a teaser video to preview their forthcoming Realme GT Neo 6 SE smartphone and has since confirmed an official launch date in China for this device.

    Realme GT Neo 6 SE Launch Date

    Realme GT Neo 6 SE will make its official Weibo account debut at 2 PM local time on April 11 according to its Weibo account, according to Xiaomi’s announcement that its Redmi Turbo 3 smartphone would also debut that same week, setting an exciting week of mobile phone releases ahead.

    Realme has revealed that their GT Neo 6 SE smartphone will use Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor while their Redmi Turbo 3 will feature Qualcomm’s high performance Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Both phones will compete to claim top ranks of AnTuTu flagship killer rankings – offering some interesting competition between themselves in these flagship killer rankings.

    Display and Specification Details.

    Realme’s GT Neo 6 SE smartphone will boast a slightly curved display with an excellent screen-to-body ratio. According to reports, its 6.78-inch BOE 8T LTPO panel may offer 1.5K resolution with 2780×1264 pixels at 120Hz refresh rate; and reach peak brightness levels up to 6,000nits according to estimates.

    Hardware and Battery

    Equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, the device could come equipped with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage, along with an expected 5,500mAh battery capable of supporting 100W fast charging – although more information should become clear in due course.

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  • Moto Edge 50 Pro EU Price Leaks and Launch Timeline: Latest Updates

    Moto Edge 50 Pro EU Price Leaks and Launch Timeline: Latest Updates

    Motorola recently unveiled their mid-range Moto Edge 50 Pro smartphone in India, sporting Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC along with an efficient camera system and stunning display. Based in China, they plan on debuting it shortly in Europe – Appulas’ report provided insight on pricing and launch details in Europe.

    As per an Appuals report, Motorola Edge 50 Pro will make its European debut sometime around mid-April. It will come equipped with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, priced at EUR699. This compares with India where similar configurations were released at 35,999 INR (approximately 398 Euros or US$432). There was also an 8GB + 256GB variant launched for 31,999 INR which cost 354 Euros or US$384 respectively – although European consumers would likely face paying approximately 60% more compared with Indian counterparts due to reported pricing differences!

    Color Choices and Accessorize

    As well as price, this report also indicates that the device will come in Lavender, Black, and Pearl colors–similar to what was offered during its Indian release–with an integrated 125W charging adapter included as standard.

    Moto Edge 50 Pro Specifications

    The Motorola Edge 50 Pro features a 6.7-inch curved POLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, Full HD+ resolution and peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC processor and up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. Furthermore, this device boasts four fast chargers: 50W TurboPower wired fast charging as well as 125W TurboPower wireless fast charging capability – it supports Android 14 as its operating system with updates guarantee up until Android 17.

    At the back, there’s a 50-megapixel primary camera equipped with OIS, as well as 10-megapixel telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom, 13 MP ultrawide angle lens serving as macro/depth sensor, AI powered primary sensor as well as IP68 water and dust resistance plus in display fingerprint scanner and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support – these all make for impressive photos on any phone!

    Moto Edge 50 Pro EU Price Leaks and Launch Timeline: Latest Updates
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  • HyperOS Update Now Available in India

    HyperOS Update Now Available in India

    Software updates can bring with them exciting new features and changes to user experiences – especially a major one like HyperOS that promises significant upgrades across various areas of their phones. Xiaomi fans in particular look forward to this development and are usually delighted when announced!

    HyperOS Update Brings Exciting New Features and Enhancements

    HyperOS’ latest update brings with it many exciting new features and enhancements designed to give users the best overall experience possible.

    Are You Waiting for HyperOS Upgrade? – Here’s How You Know When! If you own one of Xiaomi’s Redmi or Poco devices and eagerly anticipate an upgrade to HyperOS, we have all of the details on which devices have received it so far and when its official rollout schedule begins. Here’s everything we know: features of HyperOS; eligible devices eligible to receive updates; standout features of HyperOS; rollout roadmap.

    Devices Updated with HyperOS

    Xiaomi:

    • Xiaomi 13 Pro
    • Xiaomi 12 Pro
    • Xiaomi Pad 6

    Redmi:

    • Redmi 12 5G
    • Redmi 12C
    • Redmi Pad
    • Redmi 11 Prime
    • Redmi Note 12 5G
    • Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
    • Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
    • Redmi Note 13 5G
    • Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
    • Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

    Poco:

    • Poco M6 Pro
    • Poco X6
    • Poco C55
    • Poco X5
    • Poco X5 Pro
    • Poco M5
    • Poco M4 5G
    • Poco F5

    The list of devices receiving the HyperOS update will be continuously updated as new Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco devices join the lineup.

    Eligible Devices for HyperOS

    Xiaomi:

    • Various Xiaomi models including the 13, 12, 11 series, Mix Fold series, Civi series, and Pad series

    Poco:

    • Poco models such as F5, F4, F3, X6, X5, M6, M5, and C55

    Redmi:

    • Redmi devices including K series, Note series, and others

    HyperOS Rollout Roadmap

    The HyperOS update is scheduled to roll out in Q2 2024 (April – June) for the following devices in India:

    Xiaomi:

    • Xiaomi 11 Ultra
    • Xiaomi 11T Pro
    • Xiaomi Mi 11X
    • Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
    • Xiaomi 11 Lite
    • Xiaomi 11i
    • Xiaomi Mi 10
    • Xiaomi Pad 5

    Redmi:

    • Redmi K50i
    • Redmi 13C series
    • Redmi 12
    • Redmi 11 Prime 5G
    • Redmi Note 11 series

    Poco:

    • Poco X6 Neo
    • Poco M6
    • Poco C65
    • Poco M4 Pro
    • Poco F4

    Best HyperOS Features to Explore

    Here are some of the standout features of HyperOS that users should not miss out on:

    1. Lock Screen Customisations: HyperOS offers extensive options for customizing the lock screen, allowing users to choose from various styles, fonts, and colors.
    2. Improved Control Center: The new Control Center in HyperOS features a minimalist design with enhanced functionality, including a music player widget and streamlined icon visibility.

    3. Dynamic Notch: An innovative feature inspired by iOS, the Dynamic Notch adds visual flair to the device based on specific actions like charging or enabling Do Not Disturb mode.

    1. Improved Gallery App: The Gallery app in HyperOS includes a smart cutout feature for isolating subjects in images and editing backgrounds.

    2. Bloatware Removal: Users can now easily remove pre-installed bloatware from their HyperOS devices to free up storage and system resources.

    If you are a Xiaomi user, which HyperOS feature are you most looking forward to experiencing?

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  • Xiaomi unveils 120W GaN USB-C charger kit at $28

    Xiaomi unveils 120W GaN USB-C charger kit at $28

    Xiaomi recently unveiled an innovative 120W USB-C Gallium Nitride (GaN) charger kit known as the "Little Pudding," emphasizing its compact size and rapid charging abilities. Now available exclusively on JD.com at an initial price point of 199 Yuan (approximately $28).

    Xiaomi 120W GaN Charger Features:

    Xiaomi claims the "Little Pudding" charger lives up to its name by boasting an attractive white, compact form factor – 42% smaller than traditional 120W GaN chargers! Xiaomi achieved this reduction through using GaN material which provides efficient thermal conductivity, resistance against high temperatures and small form factor; yet this small charger still boasts up to 120W fast charging for compatible Xiaomi smartphones!

    Wide Compatibility and Safety Measures:

    Xiaomi’s Little Pudding charger goes beyond smartphones alone in terms of compatibility; its wide compatibility with PD 3.0, QC 3.0 and UFCS 1.0 protocols allows it to intelligently identify and charge various devices such as tablets, laptops and wearables as well. Furthermore, up to 65W fast laptop charging power can be delivered continuously by this charger! Furthermore, safety is top of mind with Xiaomi, so numerous safeguards such as fire-retardant housing materials with intelligent temperature controls as well as protection mechanisms against overvoltage/overcurrent/overheating/short circuiting etc are built-in for added peace-of mind when charging.

    Dimensions and Accessories:

    Measuring 34mm by 34mm x 53mm, this charger operates within an ideal temperature range from -10degC to 40degC and includes a 1.5m USB-C to USB-C data cable that supports 120W fast charging for added flexibility during different charging scenarios without concern about short cables.

    Xiaomi unveils 120W GaN USB-C charger kit at
    Xiaomi unveils 120W GaN USB-C charger kit at
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  • Samsung offers $900 discount on exclusive Galaxy S24 Ultra colors

    Samsung offers $900 discount on exclusive Galaxy S24 Ultra colors

    Samsung is offering tantalizing discounts on its Galaxy S24 Ultra model devices, particularly online-exclusive colors that have significantly discounted prices. Let’s examine more closely this promotion by exploring all its details.

    Exclusive online discounts.

    Samsung typically launches their flagship smartphones in standard colors that are readily accessible to consumers, as well as offering exclusive options through their website – such as Titanium Blue and Green for Galaxy S24 Ultra which come with an additional $150 discount!

    Savings Breakdown
    The Titanium Blue variant provides more versatility, with a $150 discount applicable to both 256GB and 512GB models of storage capacity. Conversely, Titanium Green discount only applies for its 256GB model.

    Samsung Offers Trade-in Bonuses

    In combination with their color discounts, the trade-in program from Samsung delivers significant savings potential. Qualifying devices such as the Galaxy S23 Ultra can earn up to $750 of trade-in credit – providing significant overall cost-cutting potential!

    Combine trade-in credit and color discount savings for maximum savings – up to $900 off of a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra! Additionally, devices like Fold 5 and Galaxy S23+ boast significant trade-in values of $700 and $600 respectively allowing consumers to take full advantage of this offer.

    Samsung offers its Trade-in program as an opportunity for those hoping to secure the Galaxy S24 Ultra at a lower cost, offering instant discounts of up to 30% and even as little as $399! Interested shoppers could benefit from attractive trade-in values by trading in an old device for something of equal or greater value, which could help secure them their new phone at reduced rates.

    Act Now for Savings

    These deals represent significant opportunities to make significant savings; to take full advantage of them it is wise to check Samsung’s website in terms of eligibility criteria for trade-in and pricing information as promotions may change at different points over time; those interested in the Titanium Blue or Green Galaxy S24 Ultra should act quickly to take advantage of any offers which present themselves and secure the best offers possible.

    Act quickly to take full advantage of these exclusive discounts and trade-in benefits! Don’t delay. Check the link here!

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  • Google Pixel 8a Revealed Early in Official Google Ad – Oops!

    Google Pixel 8a Revealed Early in Official Google Ad – Oops!

    Google Pixel 8a, expected as an affordable midrange addition to their Pixel series, has been widely anticipated and extensively leaked over recent weeks. Most notably, however, unofficial images were seen being promoted for Fi Wireless carrier service by Google itself.

    Pixel 8a Appearance

    Google has introduced their Pixel 8a with both blue and off-white variants featuring dual camera systems in this advertisement, easily distinguishable by details unique to it compared to its standard Pixel 8.

    Identification of Pixel 8a

    In contrast to its name suggests, the Pixel 8 does not come in blue or white colors like its variant Pixel 8a does, nor is the microphone near its cameras present on this design (an attribute unique to its big brother Pixel 8). These characteristics indicate that device in question likely belongs to Google Pixel 8a family; whether its inclusion was intentional remains unknown.

    Specifications Insights

    Google Fi’s advertisement did not reveal any new details regarding Pixel 8a; rather, it focused on their pricing structures and offerings.
    Rumors surrounding the specifications of Google Pixel 8a have surfaced. According to reports, it will feature an OLED 6.1-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, along with possibly housing the Tensor G3 chip found inside other Pixel devices paired with either 128GB or 256GB storage options.

    Camera and Charging Upgrades

    According to reports, the Pixel 8a could feature an OIS main camera with 64 MP resolution as well as 13 MP ultrawide lens reminiscent of its predecessor (the Pixel 7a), in addition to 13MP selfie camera for taking pictures at night or taking selfies during day.

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  • Realme Teases New Smartphone Series Launch in India

    Realme Teases New Smartphone Series Launch in India

    Realme is making waves in India after recently debuting their 12X 5G phone, suggesting a brand-new lineup will soon follow suit. Their teaser emphasizes camera capabilities for their next-gen phone while remaining coy about other specifications and details.

    Thoughts on This Upcoming Series At present, details for this upcoming series remain undisclosed; the teaser suggests an emphasis on performance-oriented aspects; its name itself features prominently among them (namely highlighting power) while more specifics remain unknown at this stage.

    Potential Note Lineup Debut

    According to industry insider Paras Guglani, Realme may introduce their Note series into Indian markets via this new series. Realme recently unveiled the Note 50 smartphone as their inaugural device under this banner in Philippines.

    Realme Note 50 features a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, measuring 7.9mm thick and weighing only 186 grams.

    Unveiling of Realme Note 50.

    Internally, this device features the Unisoc T612 chip along with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage for smooth performance and comes equipped with Realme UI T based Android 13 Go OS. Furthermore, its camera setup boasts both 5-megapixel front-facing as well as 13MP triple rear cameras for optimal photo captures.

    Realme has yet to confirm rumors suggesting its new series for India could offer smartphones at budget-friendly price points.

    Anticipating an Unveiling

    Realme’s latest smartphone series will likely offer further details regarding models, pricing and features in the near future. We expect further announcements regarding models, prices and features in due time.

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