Xiaomi unveils new Redmi Note 9 trio: Pro has a 108MP cam, 120 Hz screen

The Redmi Note 9 series wasn’t available in China until now, but the series arrives with a bang. The new Pro model costs the same as last year, CNY 1,600, but the difference in hardware is massive. While that’s a very affordable price, Xiaomi also unveiled the Redmi Note 9 with 5G for CNY 1,300 and one with 4G for a flat CNY 1,000. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Note 9 5G will be available in China from December 1. We’ll have a closer look in a second, but first here’s how the phones compare to their predecessors. Old vs. new: Redmi Note 8 Pro vs. 9 Pro • Redmi Note 8 vs. 9 Redmi...

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Foxconn moving some iPad and MacBook assembly lines outside of China

Apple has always tried to diversify its production across different contractors but Foxconn has remained its key partner throughout the years. And for the first time ever Foxconn is planning to fulfill some of the iPad and MacBook orders outside China. According to an inside source, the manufacturer wants to build a new assembly line in Vietnam to build iPads and MacBooks. The assembly line will start production in the first half of 2021 and will be located in Vietnam's northeastern Bac Giang province. Supposedly, Apple has requested from Foxconn to reduce its reliance on China amid...

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Nokia 2.4 hands-on

Nokia 2.4 is one of the company's latest Android smartphones. As with most of HMD Global's releases, this one is a budget smartphone sitting just one step above some the most affordable models in the company's lineup. The Nokia 2.4 will compete against the Redmi 9 Prime and the Realme C15, both of which are priced similarly. The Nokia 2.4 has a 6.5-inch 1600x720 IPS LCD. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22, with 3GB of memory and 16 or 32GB of expandable storage. There's a 13MP camera on the back alongside a depth sensor and a 5MP camera on the front. The phone is powered by...

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Amazfit GTS 2 mini to be announced on December 1

Huami’s Amazfit is teasing a new product launch for December 1. The latest Weibo post by the warbles giant is hyping up a compact version of their Amazfit GTS 2 aptly called Amazfit GTS 2 mini. According to the accompanying message on the teaser post, the GTS 2 mini will feature a smaller screen alongside a lighter design and thinner profile compared to the original GTS 2, which was announced back in September. Amazfit GTS 2 mini teaser Earlier this month we came across two FCC listings for the Amazfit GTS 2e and GTR 2e which could potentially be more affordable alternatives to the...

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Samsung Galaxy S21+ gets certified at BIS

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S21 series in January and the phones already started popping up on certification websites. The latest entry is at BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), where a phone with the model number SMG996B/DS was spotted - that’s the Galaxy S21+. This listing comes as a confirmation that the Samsung Galaxy S21 series is right around the corner. A few days ago its vanilla sibling also appeared in the BIS database. It will have a 6.2" screen, rather than 6.7" on the Plus, but both are expected to bring 120Hz OLEDs with 1080p resolution. We expect three...

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India obstructs import of iPhones, Xiaomi and Oppo devices, built in China

Xiaomi and Apple become the latest victims of the recent tensions between India and China. According to Reuters, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been hindering the import of smartphones since August. Some of the blocked imported goods are the latest Apple iPhone 12 devices, as well as smart wearables by Oppo and Xiaomi. The BIS typically processes imports within 15 days, but reports are the paperwork is now taking up to two months to complete. Several Apple India executives affirmed the BIS the company will expand its assembly operations in India, but so far nothing has...

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Motorola Moto G 5G is coming to India on November 30

Motorola unveiled the Moto G 5G and Moto G9 Power earlier this month, which were rumored to launch in India soon. Today the company confirmed that Moto G 5G will debut in India on November 30 at noon local time and will be sold exclusively through Flipkart. However, there's no word from Motorola about the launch of Moto G9 Power in the South Asian country. Get ready to experience the new level of speed with India’s most affordable 5G smartphone #motog5G on 30th November, 12 PM on @Flipkart! Stay tuned. https://t.co/3HD1jvKWYo pic.twitter.com/kCcjDepMDr— Motorola India (@motorolaindia)...

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