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Realme may be getting to ready to launch the Realme GT Neo 5 SE smartphone in China. As per leaks, the GT Neo 5 SE will launch in march in China. Although Realme hasn’t officially confirmed the launch date. Earlier, the brand confirmed that the upcoming GT NEO 5 SE will equip Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset. A renowned tipster Digital Chat Station revealed key specifications of the upcoming Realme GT Neo 5 SE specifications.According to the Digital Chat Station, the GT Neo 5 SE will feature a massive 5,550mAh battery with 110W fast charging support. The tipster claims that it will be the first smartphone in the mid-range category to come with 100W fast charging support.  But iQOO’s newly launched Z7 smartphone (Chinese variant) ships with 120W fast charging speed, 20W more compared to the upcoming GT Neo 5 SE. Furthermore, the company will be using the latest “Squeezes out of the lithium battery” technology for the upcoming GT Neo 5 series. Recently, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE smartphone was listed on the Geekbench benchmark database. The listing suggests some key features of the smartphone. The upcoming GT Neo 5 SE will run on Qulacomm’s latest Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and it will boots Android 13.Realme GT Neo 5 SE is said to have a 6.74-inch 1.5K resolution OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz PWM dimming. The smartphone will reportedly feature a triple rear camera setup at the back with a 64MP primary OmniVision Sensor joined by 8MP ultrawide shooter and 2MP macro lens. It is tipped to feature a 16MP selfie snapper. Source

Check out episode 390 of the AndroidGuys Podcast where we discuss the Vactidy Blitz V8 Vacuum.About the Vactidy Blitz V8 VacuumThe Vactidy Blitz V8 Cordless Stick is a lightweight portable stick vacuum cleaner. With a number of attachment accessories, it’s a good option for small home or office needs. Battery life is rated up to 35 minutes on the low speed mode but high speed mode is where you’ll get the best suction.Listen below using the embedded player or click here to check out the episode using your favorite media player.Be sure to subscribe to the AndroidGuys podcast through your favorite platform or add the AndroidGuys Podcast RSS feed to enjoy!Google PodcastsiTunesSpotifyAmazon MusicTuneIn

Yes, it’s very hard to believe but this news is true. The Taiwanese electronics Company Acer unveiled its first ebii electric bike in the market. Acer is a very famous brand for its PCs, Laptops, Monitors, and accessories. The brand now enters the electric bike market with a very lightweight ebii electric bike. Speaking about the price, Acer doesn’t reveal the price of this e-bike but guessing the approximate price for the e-bike is quite hard. Audi’s recently launched Mountain e-bike starts at $10,000 which is quite high. It is expected to fall between $1,500-$2,000. Again it totally depends on the features of the bike- more the features more price. Also, the brand has not confirmed yet when the Acer ebii will be available for purchase. Acer’s new ebii electric bike boasts a very simple aluminum alloy frame, a lightweight, and a futuristic design. The ebii e-bike weighs just 35 pounds (16 Kilograms) which is very lightweight compared to other e-bikes on the market. This e-bike comes with tons of features. Acer’s new e-bike comes with built-in AI features which makes the ride easier on different road conditions. The e-bike is specially designed for cities and has collision detection sensors for safer rides. Acer ebii houses a 460Wh electric bicycle battery and Acer claims that the ebii offers a range of up to 68 miles (110Km) on a single charge and it has a top speed of 25 km/h.The e-bike battery charges 0 to 100% in just 2.5 hours and its electric battery is removable that can be used as a portable power station to charge up electronic devices (smartphones and laptops). It’s a fully AI-featured bike, you get an anti-theft alarm feature, 360° LED lighting, 160mm hydraulic disc brakes, and belt drive. Acer ebii e-bike has airless tires to avoid a flat and it comes with a bunch of accessories including mudguards, a rear rack, a kickstand, and more. The e-bike is fully controllable via Acer’s ebiiGo app. With the help of this app, you can lock and unlock the bike, and check the battery status, routes, and speed of the bike. Also, it has an auto-lock feature which locks the bike automatically when the connected phone is away from the bike. Here you can see the Acer ebii e-bike in the action. 

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The Buddy Beat Light is a wearable speaker and LED light combination accessory that wraps around the neck to sit on the shoulders. Offered in a handful of colorways, it’s light and generally unobtrusive, and puts off a decent amount of light. It connects to your phone via BluetoothRead on to learn more or check out the podcast (also embedded below) to see what we thought of the Buddy Beat.Noteworthy FeaturesCharging Time: approximately 4 hoursContinuous Operating Time:Speaker – approximately 10 hoursLED light – approximately 20 hoursSpeaker & LED light – approximately 6 hoursType-C USB charging cableOffered in Black, White, Camouflage, and Lime GreenConnectivity: Bluetooth 4.2GalleryListen to the EpisodeBe sure to subscribe to the AndroidGuys podcast through your favorite platform or add the AndroidGuys Podcast RSS feed to enjoy!Google PodcastsiTunesSpotifyAmazon MusicTuneInThoughts and ConclusionUnderstanding this is somewhat of a niche product, we do like what the Buddy Beat has to offer users. It’s a great accessory for people who tend to work with their hands and need some helping light.Similarly, it’s the sort of thing you might want to pack for a camping trip as it not only puts off a fair amount of light, but it provides hours of music, too. You may want to keep the charging cable on hand, though, as your mixed usage could deplete it over the span of busy day. Not to worry, though, as you’ll be full again in under four hours.Music sounds decent with audio rising up from your shoulders to meet your ears. It’s similar to how bone conduction or earbuds with ambient listening allow for environmental sounds to get through while giving you enough to immerse yourself in a playlist or podcast. Calls sound good, too, and the design gives somewhat of a stereo or surround sound without letting people in the vicinity hear every word.The LED light is good enough to brighten the immediate area and acts almost like a book light. You can wear this in bed without distracting others, sneak in a comic book under the blankets, or jot down notes in the field.You can learn more about the Buddy Beat and/or purchase yours for about $65.

It’s rare you get more than a week or two to test a phone before returning it isn’t an option. Well, OnePlus is so confident you’ll love the new OnePlus 11 5G, the company is offering 100 full days to try this great phone out in your pocket. Yep, 100 days to get a full refund on return from the day it arrives on your doorstep.The eligibility is pretty simple. You need to make the purchase of the OnePlus 11 5G directly from OnePlus.com and it needs to be on the appropriate dates. The window for the promotion starts on March 20th and will end on April 30th, 2023. Lastly, you must register the device for warranty within 15 days with OnePlus.That’s pretty much the gist of it. Within 100 days, if you decide the OnePlus 11 5G isn’t for you, then you can initiate a return. OnePlus will then start the process of shipping it back. Once received the company will inspect the phone and provide a full refund of the total cost within 30 days of delivery.This is a great opportunity for those that may have never used a OnePlus device but always wondered if the OnePlus 11 5G can hold up to the hype. Now you have the chance to find out. It’s hard to beat this offer and you’ll get the same great device we recently reviewed with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, Hasselblad Camera systems, and above-average battery life.You can find out more information here: https://www.oneplus.com/us/noregretYou can purchase the OnePlus 11 5G in two variants: 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage or a 16GB and 256GB combo starting at $699 and $799 respectively.

iQOO unveiled the iQOO Z7 series smartphones in China. Successor to the iQOO Z6 series comes with the latest features and notable improvements. The iQOO Z7 series comprised of iQOO Z7, iQOO Z7x, and iQOO Z7i was launched last week in China. Have a look at the detailed specifications and pricing of the iQOO Z7 series. iQOO Z7 comes in three variant options- the base 8/128GB variant costs RMB1,599 (~$232), the 8/256GB variant retails at RMB 1,799 (~$246) and the higher end 12/256GB model costs RMB 1,999 (~$276) while the iQOO Z7x also comes in three variant options- the 6/128GB and 8/128GB variant is priced at RMB1,299 (~$188) and RMB 1,399 (~$203). The top-end 8/256GB variant retails at RMB 1,499 (~$217). iQOO offers three color options for the iQOO Z7 Series- Space Black, Atomic Blue, and Infinite Orange colors options. iQOO Z7 and Z7x both smartphone have 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 support, and DC Dimming. Speaking about the design, both smartphones have the same design with a dual rear camera setup integrated at the rear. You get a 64MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP macro lens on the iQOO Z7 smartphone. The smartphone’s main sensor also has OIS support which captures more clear and more accurate shots. The Z7 smartphone features a 16MP selfie camera. And the iQOO Z7x has a 50MP primary sensor joined by 2MP secondary lens at the back and there is an 8MP selfie snapper at the front. The iQOO Z7 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G processor and the iQOO Z7x is equipped with a snapdragon 695 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage, under the hood. Both smartphone boots Android 13 based on Origin OS 3.0 out of the box.The iQOO Z7 is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with a whopping 120W fast charging support. iQO claims that the device offers up to 5 hours of battery with just 5 min of charging. And the iQOO Z7x houses a massive 6,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging support. Source

Check out episode 403 of the AndroidGuys Podcast where we discuss the GravaStar Supernova.About the GravaStar SupernovaThe GravaStar Supernova is a unique and innovative Bluetooth speaker designed to resemble a spacecraft. It boasts a sleek and futuristic design, with a solid build quality and high-quality sound output.Listen below using the embedded player or click here to check out the episode using your favorite media player.Be sure to subscribe to the AndroidGuys podcast through your favorite platform or add the AndroidGuys Podcast RSS feed to enjoy!Google PodcastsiTunesSpotifyAmazon MusicTuneIn

The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 is fast and well-built. It's expensive, but Lenovo's 2-in-1 flagship is worth a look.

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The SD1700P USB-C Dual 4K Portable Mobile Dock is a plug-and-play accessory for laptops that run Windows, macOS, iPads, and devices that run Samsung DeX. Plug it into your USB Type-C port and you’ll have a pair of HDMI ports, a pair of USB-A ports, Ethernet, and a wireless (Qi) charger. Not only that, but it will also allow for pass-through charging which means you can use your laptop’s cable for up to 100W.Read on to learn more or check out the podcast (also embedded below) to see what we thought of the Kensington SD1700P USB-C Dual 4K Portable Mobile Dock with Qi Charging.Noteworthy FeaturesCompatible with macOS, Windows, Samsung DeX, and more2 x HDMI v2.0, 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 , and 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Ethernet Port and Wireless Charging (Qi)Three-year warrantyGalleryListen to the EpisodeBe sure to subscribe to the AndroidGuys podcast through your favorite platform or add the AndroidGuys Podcast RSS feed to enjoy!Google PodcastsiTunesSpotifyAmazon MusicTuneInThoughts and ConclusionThe SD1700P USB-C Dual 4K Portable Mobile Dock is a great accessory for those of us who live and work in hybrid environments. If your day requires that you largely work from a laptop but need the flexibility of using external monitors, printers, or other devices, you’ll appreciate what is on offer here.Small and light, this one goes in the bag easily and travels well. The 11-inch braided cord won’t tangle, plus it magnetically attaches, too.As someone who splits time between home, office, and remote locations, I like that I can quickly plug in accessories and monitors in different locations. Plus, when I’m working from a coffee shop I can also charge my phone and laptop through the same device.Given that most of today’s laptops are small and thin, USB and HDMI ports are not all that common; however, almost everything comes with a USB Type-C port. This device is perfect for adding a number of ports to your mobile workstation without adding bulk or heft.You can learn more about the Kensington SD1700P USB-C Dual 4K Portable Mobile Dock with Qi Charging and/or purchase yours for about $140.

Can a new entry-level phone keep up with an older mid-range fan favorite?

The Honor Magic Vs is a big-screen folding smartphone here to take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. Unfortunately, as we found out, the Galaxy is safe for now.