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  Apple iPad Pro 2021 high-end models said to feature 5G with mmWave support Back in March, Apple silently launched its high-end iPad Pro with updated specifications, including the LiDAR scanner. If the information circulating on the Internet turns out to be true, the Cupertino giant is already working on the 2021 iPad Pro that will be equipped with a mini-LED display. The recent finding reveals that the next year iPad Pro models will be 5G-enabled with mmWave support. Considering Apple’s success in developing its own mmWave AiP (antenna in package) for next year’s iPhone lineup, Apple’s high-end iPad range may also benefit. For the uninitiated, mmWave (millimeter wave) is a set of 5G frequencies that promise ultra-fast speeds at short distances. Right now, the iPhone 12 series in the US exclusively support mmWave, however, the iPhone 13 series could see a wider rollout. of technology. According to DigiTimes, Apple’s latest push on the development of AiP modules indicates...

  Nokia Smart TV range including 75-inch 4K Ultra HD model announced Nokia recently signed a new brand licensing deal with StreamView to bring new Nokia Smart TVs and Android Streaming Box to Europe. After the Nokia Streaming Box 8000 that was introduced earlier this month it has introduced 7 new Smart LED TV models that includes 32-inch Full HD, 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 58-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch 4K Ultra HD models for the European market. These come with backlit remote, similar to the streaming box. Nokia Smart TVs specifications 32-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with 178-degree viewing angle 43, 50, 55, 58, 65 and 75-inch (3840 × 2160 pixels) 4K display with 178-degree viewing angle, Dolby Vision ARM CA55 Quad-Core processor, Mali 470 MP3 GPU 1.5GB RAM / 1GB (32″ model) RAM, 8GB storage Android TV 9.0 Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, 3 x / 4 x HDMI ports (1 HDMI port supports ARC, 2x USB 2.0, Ethernet 12W (32″) / 20W (43″,50″,55″, 58″) / 24W (65″...

  Amazfit GTS 2 mini with lighter, thinner body to be announced on December 1 Huami announced Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 smartwatches in China back in September. Today the company has confirmed that it will introduce GTS Mini 2, a smaller version of the GTS 2 in China on December 1st. The company’s CEO Huang Wang has posted a short video that shows the design of the smartwatch and said that it will be lighter, thinner, more refined, smaller and is targeted at youth, especially the ladies. The teaser shows a curved screen, which could be AMOLED, something that looks like a metal case, single button on the right side, colourful options such as Black, Green and Pink with matching straps, 5 ATM (50 meter) water resistance, and heart rate sensor, but we should wait to find out if this has blood oxygen monitoring, similar to the bigger GTS 2. It will come with PAI health assessment system, range of sports modes and customizable watch faces. We should know the complete details including the ...

  AKAI Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TVs launched in India AKAI, a consumer electronics brand, has announced the launch of a new range of Amazon Fire TV Edition smart TVs, starting with a 43-inches Full HD resolution model. They are powered by Amazon Fire OS, feature 20 Watt speakers and come included with an Alexa voice-enabled remote. The 43-inch model features a durable A+ Grade DLED panel with a Full HD (1920×1080) resolution, 60Hz refresh rate and a wide viewing angle of 178°. It runs Fire OS, which is Amazon’s custom OS TV, with the ability to discover and watch content from OTT apps such as Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, YouTube, SonyLIV, Voot, Discovery+, and more. The TV has inbuilt 20 Watts speakers with support for Dolby Audio and DTS Tru Surround, and it includes 3 HDMI ports, 1 USB port and an IR Port. AKAI plans to expand the range with a 32-inch Full HD TV and 4K Ultra HD 50 inch & 55 inch models. The AKAI 43-inch Amazon Fire TV Edition smart TV is availab...

  Apple iPhone 12 Pro component costs estimated at $406; 26.8% South Korean components In a recent iPhone 12 Pro teardown, it has found that South-Korean companies component accounts for a 26.8% share of the handset’s value. As per the report, Apple’s decision to use South Korean components is mainly driven by the adoption of OLED display technology for its entire iPhone 12 range this year. It’s worth mentioning that the screens are supplied by Samsung Display and LG Display. The findings reveal the cost of making the iPhone 12 Pro is around $406 (Rs. 29,985 approx.) out of which 26.8% of components account for South Korean and 21.9% for the US, by value, underscoring the importance of Asian parts suppliers to the iPhone. Other than displays, Samsung also supplies memory chips for the iPhone 12. On the other hand, the Japanese tech giant Sony is the key supplier for the CMOS image sensors used in iPhone 12 Pro’s three camera lenses including its wide-angle and telephoto lenses. The...

  Micromax IN 1b first sale delayed Micromax launched its ‘IN series’ smartphones in India earlier this month. The Micromax In Note 1 went on sale in the country on November 24th as it had promised and the phones sold out in less than an hour. The company already confirmed that the second sale is set for December 1st.  However, the In 1b which was supposed to go on sale on  Flipkart  and Micromax.in today, November 26th at 12 noon did not happen. Micromax said that it didn’t go on sale due to unforeseen circumstances. The company confirmed us that the delay is due to logistics issue, which will be resolved soon. It said that it is trying its best to bring IN 1b at the earliest and will keep everyone posted about the next sale through its social channels. Micromax India website shows December 3rd as the next sale date, but this might not be the final date. To remind you, the phone has a 6.52-inch HD+ mini Drop LCD screen, is powered MediaTek Helio G35 SoC wi...

  YouTube testing automatic video chapters and timestamp button for creators YouTube is testing two new features that are aimed at helping creators and video uploaders spend less time when editing their videos. The first feature is an automatic video chapter creator and the second is a simple timestamp button, both of which are being tested right now with a small set of people. Video chapters was first introduced back in May 29th, 2020, giving uploaders the ability to split their videos into distinct chapters, which viewers can quickly skip to when watching the video. Unfortunately, not many uploaders use video chapters as it adds time to the editing process. YouTube wants to improve this with a new feature called automatic video chapters. What it essentially does is use machine learning to analyze the content in the video, looking for information such as text in the video, and then generate video chapters along with captions automatically. If the feature works correctly, it c...