Xiaomi unveils the Redmi 9T and Redmi Note 9T mid-range smartphones

Xiaomi has unveiled both the Redmi 9T and the Redmi Note 9T, a pair of mid-range smartphones available for purchase globally. The Redmi Note 9T is the first 5G device in the Redmi Note portfolio, offering dual-5G SIM compatibility. The Redmi Note 9T is the same as the Redmi Note 9 5G, and the Redmi 9T is the same as the Redmi Note 9 4G — both of which launched in China in November last year.

Redmi 9T and Redmi Note 9T Specifications

Specification	Redmi 9T (Global)/Redmi Note 9 4G (China)	Redmi Note 9T (Global)/Redmi Note 9 5G (China)
Dimensions & Weight	162.3mm x 77.3mm x 9.6mm 198g	161.96mm × 77.25mm × 9.05mm 199g
Display	6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD 400 nits 60Hz screen refresh rate Waterdrop notch	6.53-inch FHD+ E3 AMOLED 450 nits 60Hz screen refresh rate Left hole punch
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662: 4x performance Kryo 260 CPU cores (Up to 2.0GHz) 4x efficiency Kryo 260 CPU cores Adreno 610	MediaTek Dimensity 800U 7nm process 2x ARM Cortex A76 cores @ 2.4GHz + 6x ARM Cortex A55 cores @ 2GHz Mali-G57 MC3
RAM & Storage	4GB RAM 64GB (UFS 2.1)/128 GB (UFS 2.2) Expandable storage	4GB/6GB RAM 64GB (UFS 2.1)/128 GB (UFS 2.2) Expandable storage
Battery & Charging	6,000mAh 18W charging	5,000mAh 18W charging
Security	Power-button fingerprint sensor	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)	Primary: 48MP, 1/1.2″ sensor, 4in1 pixel binning, f/1.79 Secondary: 8MP Ultra-wide angle, f/2.2, 118° FoV Tertiary: 2MP, macro Quaternary: 2MP depth camera, f/2.4	Primary: 48MP, 1/1.2″ sensor, 4in1 pixel binning, f/1.79 Secondary: 8MP Ultra-wide angle, f/2.2, 118° FoV Tertiary: 2MP, macro Video: 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 60fps, 30fps
Front Camera(s)	8MP, f/2.05	13MP, f/2.25
Port(s)	USB Type C 3.5mm audio jack	USB Type C 3.5mm audio jack
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0 Dual-band Wi-Fi IR Blaster	5G Bluetooth 5.1 Dual-band Wi-Fi NFC IR Blaster Dual speakers
Software	MIUI 12 based on Android 10	MIUI 12 based on Android 10
Audio	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
Colors	Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, Ocean Green	Daybreak Purple, Nightfall Black

Redmi 9T

The Redmi 9T packs the Snapdragon 662, 4GB of RAM, and a full HD 60Hz display with a waterdrop notch. It packs a triple camera system, comprised of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro camera. There is also a 2MP depth sensor. It starts at €159 for the base 64GB of storage variant, and €179 to double that storage and upgrade from UFS 2.1 to UFS 2.2. You get a charger in the box (crazy, right?), and though it’s a 22.5W charger, the device itself only supports 18W charging. There’s also an IR blaster that you can use for controlling devices remotely, and there’s a headphone jack too. It charges the massive 6,000 mAh battery via USB-C and supports reverse wired charging.

Redmi Note 9T

The Redmi Note 9T is the more powerful of these two devices, launching with the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, and it supports 5G. You get nearly all of the same storage options as the Redmi 9T — so 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB — along with a third storage option which has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The camera system looks nearly identical as well, though it actually lacks a 2MP depth sensor. Just like the Redmi 9T as well, you get a 22.5W charger in the box, even though the device itself can only charge at 18W. The battery is smaller at 5,000 mAh. Finally, the front-facing camera is a left hole punch rather than a waterdrop notch in the center of the screen. There is both a headphone jack and an IR blaster, along with dual speakers too. The Redmi Note 9T costs €229 for the 4GB RAM, 64GB storage variant, and doubling up the storage to 128GB costs €269. For early-bird sales, the prices go down by another €20.

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OPPO details its stable ColorOS 11 update schedule for January 2021

OPPO unveiled the latest version of its custom skin, ColorOS 11, four months ago. Although the beta version of ColorOS 11 is already available for several OPPO devices to try out, the stable version is only available for only a handful of devices such as the OPPO Find X2 series, F17 Pro, and Reno 4 series. But that should change soon as the company is planning to expand the stable rollout to more OPPO smartphones in the coming weeks.

If you have been wondering when your OPPO phone will receive the stable ColorOS 11 update, we have some good news. OPPO has just shared a timeframe for the next batch of smartphones that will be receiving the stable ColorOS 11 update in the coming days. The update will be based on Android 11 and will be rolling out to OPPO smartphones in India, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia.

These are the phones scheduled to receive the stable ColorOS 11 update this month.

• January 6, 2021
  • OPPO Reno 4 Z 5G (Australia)
• January 8, 2021
  • OPPO F11
  • OPPO F11 Pro
  • OPPO F11 Pro Marvels Avengers Limited Edition (India, Indonesia)
• January 15, 2021
  • OPPO A9 (India)

Besides sharing a timeline for the stable rollout, OPPO has also shared the list of devices that will be receiving a ColorOS 11 beta in January. As per OPPO’s timeline, the following devices are scheduled to receive a beta update:

• January 26, 2021
  • OPPO Reno 2 F (India)
  • OPPO Reno 10x Zoom (India, Indonesia)
• January 29, 2021
  • OPPO F15 (India)

ColorOS 11 is a big upgrade over ColorOS 7 and brings along a host of new features and improvements to the table. One of the major highlights of the new version includes an improved dark mode, three-finger translation with Google Lens, new theming options, improvements to Always on Display, FlexDrop, Super Power Saving Mode, Ringtone Maker, and a whole lot more. For more information, you can read our in-depth review of ColorOS 11 here.

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HMD Global’s Nokia 6.2 successor will retain the headphone jack

After launching the Nokia 2.4, Nokia C1 Plus, and Nokia 5.4 late last year, HMD Global is now gearing up to launch a successor to the Nokia 6.2 from 2019. As per a recent leak, the upcoming device will feature a slightly updated design, a larger display, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Much like its predecessor, it will also feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The leak in question comes from renowned leaker @OnLeaks, who has also shared some high-res renders of the Nokia 6.2 successor. As you can see in the attached renders, the device will look largely the same, except for some minor changes on the back panel. It will feature a 6.45-inch flat display with a waterdrop-style notch, which is slightly larger than the 6.3-inch panel on the Nokia 6.2. Thanks to the bigger display, the device will have a larger footprint. It will measure 164.9 x 76.8 x 9.2mm.

As far as the changes on the back panel are concerned, the device won’t feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. However, it will retain the centered circular camera module. The device will feature a quad-camera setup and, as a result, the LED flash will be moved from inside the camera module to its own dedicated spot underneath it. The fingerprint scanner on the Nokia 6.2 successor will be integrated with the power button on the right edge of the device. The device will also feature a dedicated Google Assistant button on the left edge.

The leak further reveals that the Nokia 6.2 successor will feature a USB Type-C port at the bottom edge, sandwiched between the speaker grille and primary microphone. And it will feature a 3.5mm headphone jack on the top edge. While HMD Global hasn’t released any information about the device so far, the leaker claims that it should launch by April this year. We currently have no information about the device’s marketing name, but it will most likely be called either Nokia 6.3 or Nokia 6.4.

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The Acer Nitro XV282K KV is the company’s first 4K UHD, 144Hz, HDR400 monitor with HDMI 2.1

Acer has announced a total of three new monitors under its gaming brands Nitro and Predator, with an impressive specification set that makes them latest-gen-console ready. As part of the company’s CES 2021 announcements, Acer has also announced the all-new AMD-powered Acer Spin 514 Chromebook.

Acer Nitro XV282K KV

Coming back to the monitors, the highlight of the new range is, of course, the Nitro XV282K KV. It is the first 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) monitor from the company that comes with HDMI 2.1. This makes the monitor capable of offering uncompressed 4K video at a refresh rate of up to 120Hz along with variable refresh rate (VRR). Essentially, this makes it great not only for PC users with the latest GPUs from NVIDIA or AMD but also for next-gen consoles owners of the Xbox Series X/S or Sony PlayStation 5, allowing you to game at 4K 120fps across the board as long as you use a compatible HDMI 2.1 cable.

Acer Nitro XV282K KV

The monitor comes with an IPS panel with HDR 400 and Acer claims that it covers 90% of the DCI-P3 wide color gamut to and whooping 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Other features include AMD FreeSync Premium, TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe certification, and Acer’s Agile-Splendor IPS technology to deliver clear images at wide viewing angles. Lastly, the monitor also comes with Acer VisionCare 3.0 that is said to incorporate several technologies including LightSense, ColorSense, ProxiSense, and BluelightShield Pro to help reduce eye strain.

The monitor also features a solid set of ports including two HDMI 2.1 ports (of course), a DisplayPort, a USB Type-C port with 65W PD charging, four USB Type-A 3.0 ports, and a USB Type-B port.

Pricing and Availability

The Nitro XV282K KV will be available in May starting at $899.99.

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Acer Predator XB273U NX and Acer Predator XB323QK NV

The Predator series from Acer is more premium when compared to the Nitro series, but for some reason, the company has chosen to bring HDMI 2.1 only to the more affordable lineup. Having said that, the Predator XB273U NX and the XB323QK NV are also quite impressive on paper.

Acer Predator XB323QK NV

The Predator XB323QK NV is a 31.5-inch option that features 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate. Acer claims that the panel is quite vivid with 90% DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut with Acer’s Agile Splendor IPS and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. It is also G-Sync compatible and features a similar set of ports (excluding HDMI 2.1) as the Nitro XV282K KV. The company will be selling this monitor in May with a price tag of $1,199.99.

Acer Predator XB273U NX

Lastly, the Predator XB273U NX is catered for gamers who are looking for an ultra-fast refresh rate monitor. The 27-inch monitor comes with a WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS panel along with a 240Hz refresh rate that can be overclocked to 275Hz, and a 0.5ms response time (G to G), for an immersive and smooth experience. It comes with standard HDR400 and is said to cover 95% of the DCI-P3 spectrum for vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Apart from being G-SYNC compatible, the monitor also supports NVIDIA’s newly announced Reflex Latency Analyzer, a system latency measurement tool that measures and optimizes the time taken from when you click a button on the mouse till the resulting pixels change on the screen. This model will also be available for purchase in May starting at $1,099.99.

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Google Phone app prepares to let you always record calls from numbers not in your contacts

Almost a year ago, Google started working on bringing call recording support to the Google Phone app. The feature rolled out to the company’s Pixel lineup soon thereafter, followed by several Nokia devices and a couple of Xiaomi phones. Now, Google is working on improving the feature to help you automatically record calls from unknown numbers.

An APK teardown can often predict features that may arrive in a future update of an application, but it is possible that any of the features we mention here may not make it in a future release. This is because these features are currently unimplemented in the live build and may be pulled at any time by the developers in a future build.

A teardown of the latest update for the Google Phone app (version 59) has revealed new strings of code that highlight the upcoming functionality. As you can see, the strings mention some new dialog messages that will alert users of the feature once it rolls out with a future update.

<string name="non_contact_always_record_dialog_message">"You or the other person in your call might be somewhere that requires everyone to consent to being recorded. Everyone will be notified ahead of time that the call is being recorded. It's up to you to follow laws about recording conversations. Recordings are stored only on your phone."</string>
<string name="non_contact_always_record_dialog_title">Always record calls with numbers not in your contacts?</string>
<string name="non_contact_always_record_negative_button_label">Cancel</string>
<string name="non_contact_always_record_positive_button_label">Always record</string>
<string name="non_contact_toggle_key">non_contact_toggle_key</string>
<string name="non_contact_toggle_label">Numbers not in your contacts</string>

The first string about the feature mentions a disclaimer, which states:

“You or the other person in your call might be somewhere that requires everyone to consent to being recorded. Everyone will be notified ahead of time that the call is being recorded. It’s up to you to follow laws about recording conversations. Recordings are stored only on your phone.”

Following the disclaimer, users will see a confirmation dialog asking them if they wish to turn on automatic call recording for numbers not in their contact list. It will include two options — “Always record” and “Cancel” — to enable or disable the feature. The strings also mention a toggle for the feature, which should show up in the app settings once the feature rolls out.

As of now, Google hasn’t released any information about this new call recording feature. We’ll update this post as soon as it starts rolling out with a future Google Phone update. It’s worth noting that while you can install the Google Phone app on almost all Android devices, the call recording feature is only available on select phones in certain regions.

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Google’s next Nest Hub smart display may have a Soli radar for sleep tracking

Evidence has been mounting for a a new Nest Hub smart display with a Soli radar. Now, a fresh report claims the upcoming Smart Display not only exists, but will include sleep tracking features.

A new report from 9to5Google claims the Nest Hub will use Soli to track a user’s sleep.

“Embedded into this upcoming Nest Hub, Google is embracing how Smart Displays are often placed on bedside tables as alarm clocks and speakers,” 9to5Google said, citing an anonymous source. “The original Nest Hub is more likely to be used in sensitive areas since it lacks a camera, with sleep tracking serving as another incentive to place this device on your nightstand.”

Soli was originally introduced in 2015, but didn’t come equipped in a consumer device until 2019 when it launched with the Pixel 4. The technology allowed users to perform basic gestures, like skip a song, but ultimately its implementation felt lacking. Google decided Soli made more sense in smart home devices, and included the technology in its most recent Nest Thermostat.

Using Soli to perform gestures on a Smart Display makes sense. You might able to start and stop music, navigate between screens, and more. But we’re not entirely sure how a Soli radar will track a person’s sleep, or how users will be able to use that information. Perhaps it’ll be able to see how much someone moved throughout the night, giving users an idea how much they’re tossing and turning.

9to5Google speculates that the upcoming Nest Hub will fit somewhere between the 7-inch Nest Hub and 10-inch Nest Hub Max. “There is room for a device in the middle, with Google likely wanting to retain the affordable model for a while longer.”

As for when the Smart Display with Soli will launch, 9to5Google claims it’ll arrive sooner rather than later, so we could very well see an announcement soon.

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Acer’s Chromebook Spin 514 features AMD’s Ryzen 3000 mobile processor

Acer isn’t waiting for CES 2021 to kick off to announce new products. The company on Thursday introduced the Chromebook Spin 514, which sports AMD’s new Ryzen 3000 mobile processor.

Acer is billing the device as a “go-anywhere” workhouse that’s great for streaming and working from home. It features a reinforced metal chassis, which can resist dents, dings, and corrosion. It also features a convertible form factor with 360-degree hinges, and an HD webcam for keeping in touch with friends and family over services like Google Meet.

“The pairing of AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors with a durable design makes the new Acer Chromebook Spin 514 an excellent choice for users that need to get work done at home,” said Acer’s James Lin. “Users will be blown away by the new level of responsiveness and performance provided by the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 with AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors.”

The Chromebook Spin 514 comes in a number of different configurations, according to Acer. The entry model includes a 14-inch Full HD touch IPS display, up to 10 hours of battery life, and weighs in at 3.42 pounds. You can order the device with up to 16 GB DDR4 DRAM and up to 256 GB storage. It also comes with two USB-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and a microSD card reader. Select models also feature an HDMI port.

Acer is offering an enterprise edition of the Chromebook Spin 514, which runs the enterprise version of Chrome OS. These models can come with up to 16GB of DDR4 DRAM and 256GB of storage. Both models will be able to access apps via Google Play, along with any web-based applications.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 will be available in the U.S. next month for $479. It’s also set to launch in Europe for €529 in March. Meanwhile, the enterprise edition will be available in the U.S. in March starting at $749 and Europe for €799.

Acer’s latest Chromebook lineup arrives just a few months after the company introduced the Chromebook Spin 513.

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