Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: Everything you need to know about Xiaomi’s new budget lineup

After weeks of leaks and rumors, Xiaomi finally lifted the covers off the highly-anticipated Redmi Note 10 lineup today. As expected, the new budget-friendly lineup includes a bunch of devices, starting with the vanilla Redmi Note 10 and going all the way up to the Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max. The devices bring several major upgrades over the Redmi Note 9 series from last year, including high refresh rate AMOLED displays, premium camera hardware, and, in one case, 5G support.

If you’ve been keeping up with our coverage of the Redmi Note 10 series over the last few months, you’d already be familiar with the design and specifications of some of the devices in the lineup. But if you haven’t, here’s everything you need to know about the latest budget-friendly devices from Redmi:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series: Variants

Before we talk about the design and specifications, let’s first take a quick look at all the models in the Redmi Note 10 series to clear any confusion created by Xiaomi’s convoluted naming scheme:

The vanilla Redmi Note 10 is the most consistent out of the lot. It’s the same device across all regions, with no hardware or design changes whatsoever. The Redmi Note 10S is pretty much the same as the Redmi Note 10 on the outside, but it features a different SoC, primary camera, and RAM/storage variants. It’s also limited to global markets at the moment, with no word from Xiaomi regarding an India launch.

The Redmi Note 10 5G is a completely different beast altogether, which offers a weird mix of mid-range and entry-level hardware. As you can probably tell from its name, the device features 5G support. This would lead some to believe that it’s a better device than the vanilla Redmi Note 10 as a whole. But that’s definitely not the case. While it does offer a high refresh rate panel with AdaptiveSync support, it isn’t AMOLED like the other models on the lineup. Therefore, it offers an inferior contrast ratio, peak brightness, and color accuracy. On top of that, the device doesn’t offer the same fast charging capabilities as the rest of the devices in the lineup. Much like the Redmi 10S, it’s also limited to global markets.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is another doozy because Xiaomi is using the moniker for two slightly different devices. The Redmi Note 10 Pro launched globally is the top-of-the-line model, which features a high refresh rate AMOLED display and a 108MP primary camera. But that model has been launched in India as the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. The Redmi Note 10 Pro launched in India is pretty much the same as the Redmi Note 10 Pro launched globally but with a 64MP primary camera.

In case you’re still confused or you didn’t bother reading all that we’ve mentioned above, check the flow chart below for a quick overview.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series: Specifications

Specification	Redmi Note 10	Redmi Note 10S (Global only)	Redmi Note 10 5G (Global only)	Redmi Note 10 Pro (India only)	Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global)/Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (India)
Dimensions & Weight	160.46 x 74.5 x 8.29mm 178.8g	160.46 x 74.5 x 8.29mm 178.8g	161.81 x 75.34 x 8.92mm 190g	164 x 76.5 x 8.1mm 192g	164 x 76.5 x 8.1mm 193g
Display	6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay 2400 x 1080 pixels 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio 1,100 nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 coverage Low blue light certified by SGS Corning Gorilla Glass 3	6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay 2400 x 1080 pixels 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio 1,100 nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 coverage Low blue light certified by SGS Corning Gorilla Glass 3	6.5-inch LCD DotDisplay AdaptiveSync (30Hz/50Hz/60Hz/90Hz) 2400 x 1080 pixels 1,500:1 contrast ratio 500 nits peak brightness Corning Gorilla Glass 3	6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay 2400 x 1080 pixels 120Hz refresh rate 240Hz touch sampling rate 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio 1,200 nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 coverage HDR10 certified SGS Eye Care Display Certification Corning Gorilla Glass 5	6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay 2400 x 1080 pixels 120Hz refresh rate 240Hz touch sampling rate 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio 1,200 nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 coverage HDR10 certified SGS Eye Care Display Certification Corning Gorilla Glass 5
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 Adreno 612	MediaTek Helio G95 Mali-G76	MediaTek Dimensity 700 Mali-G57	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Adreno 618	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Adreno 618
RAM & Storage	4GB LPDDR4x + 64GB UFS 2.2 4GB + 128GB 6GB + 128GB Expandable up to 512GB (dedicated microSD card slot)	6GB LPDDR4x + 64GB UFS 2.2 6GB + 128GB 8GB + 128GB Expandable up to 512GB (dedicated microSD card slot)	4GB LPDDR4x + 64GB UFS 2.2 4GB + 128GB 6GB + 128GB	6GB LPDDR4x + 64GB UFS 2.2 6GB + 128GB 8GB + 128GB Expandable up to 512GB (dedicated microSD card slot)	6GB LPDDR4x + 64GB UFS 2.2 6GB + 128GB 8GB + 128GB Expandable up to 512GB (dedicated microSD card slot)
Battery & Charging	5,000mAh 33W wired fast charging 33W charger included	5,000mAh 33W wired fast charging 33W charger included	5,000mAh 18W wired fast charging 22.5W charger included	5,020mAh 33W wired fast charging 33W charger included	5,020mAh 33W wired fast charging 33W charger included
Security	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)	Primary: 48MP, f/1.79, 0.8μm Secondary: 8MP ultra-wide, f/2.2, 118° FoV Tertiary: 2MP macro, f/2.4 Quaternary: 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4	Primary: 64MP, f/1.79, 0.7μm Secondary: 8MP ultra-wide, f/2.2, 118° FoV Tertiary: 2MP macro, f/2.4 Quaternary: 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4	Primary: 48MP, f/1.79, 0.8μm Secondary: 2MP macro, f/2.4 Tertiary: 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4	Primary: 64MP, f/1.79, 0.7μm Secondary: 8MP ultra-wide, f/2.2, 118° FoV Tertiary: 5MP telemacro, f/2.4 (AF) Quaternary: 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4	Primary: 108MP, f/1.9, 2.1μm, 9-in-1 pixel binning Secondary: 8MP ultra-wide, f/2.2, 118° FoV Tertiary: 5MP telemacro, f/2.4 (AF) Quaternary: 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4
Front Camera(s)	13MP, f/2.45	13MP, f/2.45	8MP, f/2.0	16MP, f/2.45	16MP, f/2.45
Port(s)	USB Type-C 3.5mm headphone jack	USB Type-C 3.5mm headphone jack	USB Type-C 3.5mm headphone jack	USB Type-C 3.5mm headphone jack	USB Type-C 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio	Dual speakers Hi-Res Audio certification	Dual speakers Hi-Res Audio certification	—	Dual speakers Hi-Res Audio certification	Dual speakers Hi-Res Audio certification
Connectivity	Dual SIM (4G) Wi-Fi Bluetooth	Dual SIM (4G) Wi-Fi Bluetooth NFC	Dual SIM 5G SA/NSA Wi-Fi Bluetooth NFC	Dual SIM (4G) Wi-Fi Bluetooth	Dual SIM (4G) Wi-Fi Bluetooth NFC (not available in Indian variant)
Software	MIUI 12 based on Android 11	MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11	MIUI 12 based on Android 11	MIUI 12 based on Android 11	MIUI 12 based on Android 11
Other Features	IP53 splash-proof IR blaster Z-axis linear vibration motor	IP53 splash-proof IR blaster Z-axis linear vibration motor	IR blaster	IP53 splash-proof IR blaster Z-axis linear vibration motor	IP53 splash-proof IR blaster Z-axis linear vibration motor
Colors	Onyx Gray (Global) Pebble White (Global) Lake Green (Global) Shadow Black (India) Frost White (India) Aqua Green (India)	Ocean Blue Onyx Gray Pebble White	Chrome Silver Graphite Gray Nighttime Blue Aurora Green	Vintage Bronze Glacial Blue Dark Night	Onyx Gray (Global) Glacier Blue (Global) Gradient Bronze (Global) Vintage Bronze (India) Glacial Blue (India) Dark Night (India)

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Design

Although Xiaomi hasn’t made any efforts to improve the naming scheme this year, the company has made some design changes that give the Redmi Note 10 lineup a more consistent look. Maybe a bit too consistent. Unlike the Redmi Note 9 series, all of the new devices feature a left-aligned rectangular camera module design that doesn’t vary too much in size. The Redmi branding on the back panel is also more uniform across the board. However, there are some minute differences that will help you differentiate between the devices in the lineup.

For instance, the Redmi Note 10 and the Note 10S look almost identical but the latter has a silver ring around the primary camera on the back that will help you differentiate between the two. This silver ring expands to engulf two camera modules on the Redmi Note 10 5G, which will help you differentiate it from the other two in case you happen to forget that it has a completely different back panel finish and a triple camera setup.

Redmi Note 10 5G

Both the international and the Indian variant of the Redmi Note 10 Pro feature the aforementioned silver ring around the camera module, despite being slightly different devices. But the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max doesn’t have it, even though it’s the same phone as the international Redmi Note 10 Pro. This makes differentiating between the top two models just by looking at them a whole lot more difficult. Irrespective of that, all the devices in the Redmi Note 10 series look pretty decent.

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global)

As far as other design choices and build materials are concerned, all the phones feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button on the right edge, a volume rocker right above it, and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. The Redmi Note 10 5G is the only device in the lineup that doesn’t feature a Z-axis vibration motor, dual stereo speakers with High-Res Audio certification, and an IP53 rating. But all phones do come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and an IR blaster. The top-of-the-line Redmi Note 10 Pro Max/Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global) also features a frosted glass back.

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Display

Redmi Note 10 & Note 10S

The Redmi Note 10 and Note 10S feature the same 6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. The display features a centered hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera, a peak brightness of 1,100nits, and a 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio. It also offers 100% DCI-P3 coverage, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and minimal bezels on all sides.

Redmi Note 10 5G

The Redmi Note 10 5G, on the other hand, features a 6.5-inch DotDisplay with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, an adaptive refresh rate of up to 90Hz (30Hz/50Hz/60Hz/90Hz), and a 1,500:1 contrast ratio. Unlike the other devices in the lineup, it offers a peak brightness of just 500nits. However, it does include a centered hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

Redmi Note 10 Pro & Note 10 Pro Max

The Redmi Note 10 Pro (India/Global) and the Note 10 Pro Max feature the same 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, which has a centered hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. The display offers a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a refresh rate of 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio. It has a peak brightness of 1,200nits, offers 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and it’s even HDR10 certified. On top of that, the display comes with SGS Eye Care Display certification and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

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SoC, RAM, and Storage

The vanilla Redmi Note 10 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 678 chip, which packs an Adreno 612 GPU. The SoC is coupled with up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. While the Redmi Note 10S looks exactly the same as the regular Note 10 on the outside, it isn’t the same on the inside. The device packs a MediaTek Helio G95 chip and a Mali-G76 GPU instead of the Snapdragon SoC. It also comes with higher RAM and storage, starting at 6GB/64GB and going up to 8GB/128GB.

The Redmi Note 10 5G is, once again, an outlier. It packs MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 chip, which features a Mali-G57 GPU. It’s available in three RAM/storage configurations, starting at 4GB/64GB and going up to 6GB/128GB. The Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Note 10 Pro Max feature the same Snapdragon 732G SoC, irrespective of the region. The SoC packs an Adreno 618 GPU and it’s coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. The devices will be available in three storage variants, starting at 6GB/64GB.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 10 series devices launched in India feature a triple SIM card tray, with a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion. All three devices support microSD cards up to 512GB in size.

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Cameras

All phones in the Redmi Note 10 lineup feature quad-camera setups on the back, except for the Redmi Note 10 5G. The 5G-capable device has a triple camera setup instead. While there are some similarities in the camera setup on all devices, it would be best for us to look at them individually to avoid any confusion.

L: Redmi Note 10, R: Redmi Note 10S

Let’s start with the Redmi Note 10. It has a 48MP f/1.79 primary camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera with a 188° FoV, a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. The Redmi Note 10S packs a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 f/1.79 primary camera, but it has the same 8MP+2MP+2MP setup as the regular variant. The Redmi Note 10 5G features a 48MP f/1.79 primary camera, a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor.

Redmi Note 10 5G

The Indian variant of the Redmi Note 10 Pro features a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 f/1.79 primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 118° FoV, a 5MP f/2.4 telemacro camera with auto-focus and 2x zoom, and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. The international variant of the Redmi Note 10 Pro, which is known as the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India, packs a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 f/1.9 primary camera with 9-in-1 pixel binning, an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 118° FoV, a 5MP f/2.4 telemacro camera with auto-focus and 2x zoom, and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor.

Over on the front, the differences between the camera setups on the devices aren’t as confusing. The Redmi Note 10 and the Note 10S feature a 13MP f/2.45 selfie shooter, the Redmi Note 10 5G features an 8MP f/2.0 sensor, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max feature a 16MP f/2.45 sensor.

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Battery & Charging

Battery capacity and fast charging capabilities on the Redmi Note 10 lineup are also quite consistent, with the Note 10 5G being the only outlier. Both the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10S pack 5,000mAh batteries that support 33W wired fast charging with the included charger. The Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Note 10 Pro Max feature 5,020mAh batteries that offer the same 33W fast charging capabilities with the included charger.

The Redmi Note 10 5G, however, features a 5,000mAh battery that only supports 18W wired fast charging. It comes with a 22.5W fast charger in the box. Xiaomi claims that users will be able to charge their Redmi Note 10 devices up to 50% in under 30 minutes with the included 33W fast charger. As you’d expect, this doesn’t apply to the Redmi Note 10 5G.

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Connectivity

As far as connectivity options are concerned, all phones in the lineup come with a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an IR blaster. All devices, except the vanilla Redmi Note 10, also come with NFC. However, none of the models launched in India include this feature. The devices also come with dual-SIM trays, with the Note 10 5G offering 5G (SA/NSA) dual-standby capabilities and the rest limited to 4G. The phones also feature Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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MIUI

All phones in the Redmi Note 10 lineup run Android 11 out of the box, but only the Redmi Note 10S comes with Xiaomi’s latest MIUI 12.5 update. The rest are still limited to MIUI 12, but Xiaomi has confirmed that their MIUI 12.5 update is already in the works and it should reach users in the coming weeks. In case you aren’t familiar with MIUI 12.5, check out the section below for a detailed changelog of everything new in the latest MIUI release:

MIUI 12.5 changelog

• System:
  • New: Response to gestures is now instant
  • New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limited to what you can see on your screen.
  • New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
  • Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
•  System Animations:
  • New: A new animation framework renders movement more realistically.
  • New: New UI design is focused on visualization and making your interaction with the device more lifelike.
•  System Sounds:
  • New: Nature mix is a new exciting way of creating your own notification sound system.
  • New: Hundreds of system sounds that represent animals from all around the world.
  • New: Stereo system sounds.
•  Super Wallpapers:
  • New: Mount Siguniang super wallpaper.
•  Privacy Protection:
  • New: Now you can see what apps access your clipboard and control access.
  • New: Using approximate location adds up points to privacy protection.
  • New: You can now manage sensitive permissions and related app behavior independently.
  • New: The behavior of web pages is also tracked now, which helps you to block unwanted and malicious actions.
  • New: Now it’s up to you who and when can track your online behavior.
  • New: All apps now come with a security statement from GetApps.
  • New: Privacy risk scanner.
  • New: Control which apps access and delete items from your Gallery.
  • New: A comprehensive overview of all sensitive permissions.
  • New: You’ll be notified whenever high-risk permissions are used and will be able to block the corresponding actions.
  • Optimization: An all-new privacy protection page.
•  Notes:
  • New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
  • New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
  • New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
  • New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
  • New: Excerpts save texts, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
  • New: Dynamix layouts make bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
  • All-new Notes.
•  MIUI+:
  • You can combine your phone and computer into a single working station.
  • You can view MIUI notifications and open phone apps on your computer.
  • Apps from your phone can be handed off to your computer.
  • The items copied on a phone can now be pasted on the computer and vice versa.
  • Photos and screenshots from a mobile device can be instantly used on a computer.
  • Web pages can be seamlessly handed over from one device to another.
  • You can transfer files to your mobile device using the “MIUI+” panel on your computer.
  • New “File Manager” and “Notes” for computers.
•  Floating Windows:
  • New: Instant messengers now support floating windows.
  • New: Floating windows can be quickly replaced with fullscreen versions of the apps.
  • New: App flashcards show key info when apps are displayed as floating windows.
  • Learn more about new features in “Special features”.
•  Xiaomi Health:
  • New: You can measure your heart rate using the camera now.
  • New: Start recording running, walking, and cycling workouts manually, and enjoy lots of online workout classes.
  • Optimization: Automatic workout recognition is much more accurate now.
•  Home screen:
  • New: “Ripples” animation for downloading apps.
  • New: “Burst” animation for uninstalling apps.
  • New: New design for app folders.
  • New: A vertical layout for Recents.
•  Casting:
  • New: The aspect ratio is adjusted to the external monitor automatically during casting.
  • New: The audio of the app that’s being cast in a floating window is separated from other audio.
•  Xiaomi Cloud:
  • New: Password manager allows you to store passwords in the cloud.
  • New: You can share device location with other people in your family sharing group.
  • New: Location information can be recorded automatically before the device powers off.
  • New: Convert images to PDF.
•  Mi Carrier Services:
  • New: You can manage multiple SIM cards now.
•  IME:
  • New: A more convenient way to move a cursor using the scrollbar.
  • New: Function buttons support switching between languages and keyboards.
  • New: You can press and hold the function buttons to access more features.
  • New: Custom themes for keyboards.
•  Themes:
  • New: Font weight adjustment options for third party fonts.
  • Optimization: Personalization features for system wallpapers, animations, and sounds.
•  Browser:
  • New: Wallpaper customization in the lite mode.
  • Optimization: Redesigned Incognito mode.
  • Optimization: Pages load much faster now.
•  Mi Family:
  • New: You can manage multiple SIM cards now.
  • Optimization: Revamped device control center.
•  Search:
  • Optimization: Local search results are sorted automatically now.
  • Optimization: All-new design.

Along with the aforementioned changes, Xiaomi has announced that it’s working on additional improvements for the Indian market. With these upcoming changes, Xiaomi plans to cut down on monetization activities and pre-installed bloatware, which has been a major point of concern for users in India.

Although MIUI on the Redmi Note 10 series will come with the usual array of Xiaomi apps, the company will finally let users uninstall non-essential apps, like the stock weather, calculator, and calendar apps.

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Third-party development

Shortly after launching the new Redmi Note 10 lineup, Xiaomi released the kernel source code for the vanilla Redmi Note 10. You can review/download the kernel source code from the link below.

Redmi Note 10 Kernel Source Code

We have opened up forums for the Redmi Note 10 and the Redmi Note 10 Pro to promote discussion and third-party development for the devices. You can head over to the forums by following the links below and stay up to date on the latest developments.

Redmi Note 10 XDA Forums || Redmi Note 10 Pro XDA Forums

In case you’re not an MIUI fan, you’d be glad to know that developers on our forums have released the first AOSP-based custom ROM for the Redmi Note 10. You can read more about the custom ROM by following this link.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series: Pricing & Availability

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 series is priced as follows:

Sr. No.	Device	China	Global	India
1.	Redmi Note 10: International: Onyx Gray Pebble White Lake Green India: Shadow Black Frost White Aqua Green
1.1.	4GB + 64GB	–	$199	₹11,999 (~$165)
1.2.	4GB + 128GB	–	$229	–
1.3.	6GB + 128GB	–	–	₹13,999 (~$193)
2.	Redmi Note 10S: International: Ocean Blue Onyx Gray Pebble White
2.1.	6GB + 64GB	–	$229	–
2.2.	6GB + 128GB	–	$249	–
2.3.	8GB + 128GB	–	$279	–
3.	Redmi Note 10 5G: International: Chrome Silver Graphite Gray Nighttime Green Aurora Green
3.1.	4GB + 64GB	–	$199	–
3.2.	4GB + 128GB	–	$229	–
4.	Redmi Note 10 Pro: India: Vintage Bronze Glacial Blue Dark Night
4.1.	6GB + 64GB	–	–	₹15,999 (~$220)
4.2.	6GB + 128GB	–	–	₹16,999 (~$234)
4.3.	8GB + 128GB	–	–	₹18,999 (~$261)
5.	Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global): Onyx Gray Glacier Blue Gradient Bronze Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (India): Vintage Bronze Glacial Blue Dark Night
5.1.	6GB + 64GB	–	$279	₹18,999 (~$261)
5.2.	6GB + 128GB	–	$299	₹19,999 (~$275)
5.3.	8GB + 128GB	–	$329	₹21,999 (~$303)

In India, the Redmi Note 10 will be available in three colorways — Shadow Black, Frost White, and Aqua Green — and it will go on sale starting from March 16th via Xiaomi’s website, Amazon.in, and other offline retailers. The Note 10 Pro will also be available in three colorways — Vintage Bronze, Glacial Blue, and Dark Night — and it will go on sale starting from March 17th via the same channels. Finally, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max will go on sale starting from March 18th via Xiaomi’s website, Amazon, and other offline retailers. It will also be available in three color variants — Vintage Bronze, Glacial Blue, and Dark Night.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Review: Bringing a 120Hz display and 108MP camera to the masses

Early buyers will be eligible for a host of launch offers, you can find more details about them on Xiaomi’s website. Along with the devices, Xiaomi has also launched a tempered glass screen protector, called Mi Protective Glass. Xiaomi will announce the availability details for the Redmi Note 10 series in Europe via its regional social media channels in the coming days. However, the company has revealed that the Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro (Global) will be available at a discounted price on March 8th and March 9th via Aliexpress.

Although Xiaomi didn’t launch the Redmi Note 10 5G in India, recent reports suggest that the device will make it to the country under the POCO brand. According to a regulatory listing, the device will be launched in India as the POCO M3 Pro 5G.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

The Redmi Note 10 is the latest budget-friendly offering in Xiaomi's popular Redmi Note lineup. It packs a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, a 48MP quad-camera setup, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 678 chip. It also features a massive 5,000mAh battery, and it runs MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out of the box.

Starts at ₹11,999 on Amazon.in

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is a slightly more powerful version of the vanilla Redmi Note 10, featuring a larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display, a 64MP quad-camera setup, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 732G chip. It also features a massive 5,020mAh battery, and runs MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out of the box.

Starts at ₹15,999 on Amazon.in

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the most feature rich device in the new Redmi Note 10 lineup. It packs a 108MP quad-camera setup, a brilliant 6.67-inch AMOLED display, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 732G chip. It also packs a 5,020mAh battery and runs MIUI 12 out of the box.

Starts at ₹18,999 at Amazon.in

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Apple iPad Pro 2021: M1 chip, 5G, Mini LED XDR display, and everything else you need to know

The Apple iPad is unquestionably one of the best tablets you can buy. Despite the global decline in demand for tablets, different varieties of the iPad have been in high demand thanks to their unique proposition of powerful processing capabilities and portability. The iPad Pro takes it a step further with a massive display, multiple cameras on the back, pro-grade performance, and the Apple Magic keyboard that will make you want to replace your laptop with it. Apple announced the iPad Pro 2021 at its Spring Loaded event on April 20th, 2021, with a suite of improvements including an all-new Apple M1 chip, a new mini LED display, up to a whopping 2TB of storage, and 5G connectivity. At this event, Apple also announced a new and highly improved iMac, a new purple iPhone 12, AirTags, as well as the new features making their way to iOS 14.5.

The new iPad Pro gets the same chipset as the MacBook Air, some 13″ MacBook Pro variants, the Mac Mini from 2020, and the new 2021 iMac. The Apple M1 is the company’s in-house ARM-based SoC that is designed to replace the x64 chips from Intel and AMD on computers. By using the same chip on the iPad Pro 2021, Apple further fills up the performance gap between the iPad Pro and the MacBook and other devices. Other than offering a performance that is comparable to Apple’s M1 MacBook laptops, the iPad Pro 2021’s USB-C port has been updated with Thunderbolt support.

In this article, we will list all details about the all-new iPad Pro 2021, starting with the specifications of the 11-inch as well as the 12.9-inch models.

Apple iPad Pro 2021: Specifications

The iPad Pro 2021 variants are visually identical to the previous year’s models. The new 11-inch model even has the same dimensions as the last time while the new 12.9-inch model gets an added thickness of 0.5mm with the new Mini LED display. Despite this, the new 12.9 iPad Pro is only 6.4mm thick, which is commendable for a machine of this vigor.

Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch	Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch
Colors	Silver, Space Gray	Silver, Space Gray
Size & Weight	247.6mm x 178.5mm x 5.9mm 466g (Wi-Fi) 470g (5G)	280.6mm x 214.9mm x 6.4mm 682g (Wi-Fi) 685g (5G)
Display	Liquid Retina display 11-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 2388-by-1668-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) ProMotion technology Wide color display (P3) True Tone display Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Fully laminated display Antireflective coating 1.8% reflectivity 600 nits max brightness Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation)	Liquid Retina XDR display 12.9-inch (diagonal) mini-LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 2D backlighting system with 2596 full‑array local dimming zones 2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) ProMotion technology Wide color display (P3) True Tone display Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Fully laminated display Antireflective coating 1.8% reflectivity 600 nits max brightness 1000 nits max full-screen brightness; 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR) 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
SoC	Apple M1 chip 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 8-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine	Apple M1 chip 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 8-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine
RAM & Storage	128GB storage + 8GB RAM 256GB storage + 8GB RAM 512GB storage + 8GB RAM 1TB storage + 16GB RAM 2TB storage + 16GB RAM	128GB storage + 8GB RAM 256GB storage + 8GB RAM 512GB storage + 8GB RAM 1TB storage + 16GB RAM 2TB storage + 16GB RAM
Battery & Charging	Built-in 28.65 watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery 20W USB-C charging	Built-in 40.88 watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery 20W USB-C charging
Security	FaceID Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition Unlock iPad Secure personal data within apps Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books	FaceID Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition Unlock iPad Secure personal data within apps Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books
Rear Camera(s)	Pro camera system: Wide and Ultra Wide cameras Wide: 12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture Ultra Wide: 10MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, and 125° field of view Five‑element lens (Wide and Ultra Wide) 2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 5x Sapphire crystal lens cover Brighter True Tone flash Camera features Panorama (up to 63MP) Autofocus with Focus Pixels (Wide) Smart HDR 3 Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction (Ultra Wide) Advanced red-eye correction Photo geotagging Auto image stabilization Burst mode Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG Video Recording 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps (Wide) 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps 2x optical zoom out Audio zoom Brighter True Tone flash Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps Time‑lapse video with stabilization Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Playback zoom Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 Stereo recording	Pro camera system: Wide and Ultra Wide cameras Wide: 12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture Ultra Wide: 10MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, and 125° field of view Five‑element lens (Wide and Ultra Wide) 2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 5x Sapphire crystal lens cover Brighter True Tone flash Camera features Panorama (up to 63MP) Autofocus with Focus Pixels (Wide) Smart HDR 3 Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction (Ultra Wide) Advanced red-eye correction Photo geotagging Auto image stabilization Burst mode Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG Video Recording 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps (Wide) 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps 2x optical zoom out Audio zoom Brighter True Tone flash Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps Time‑lapse video with stabilization Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Playback zoom Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 Stereo recording
Front Camera	TrueDepth Camera 12MP Ultra Wide camera, 122° field of view ƒ/2.4 aperture Retina Flash Camera features Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono) Animoji and Memoji Smart HDR 3 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps Time‑lapse video with stabilization Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilization Burst mode	TrueDepth Camera 12MP Ultra Wide camera, 122° field of view ƒ/2.4 aperture Retina Flash Camera features Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono) Animoji and Memoji Smart HDR 3 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps Time‑lapse video with stabilization Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Auto image stabilization Burst mode
Port(s)	USB 4/Thunderbolt port DisplayPort Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)	USB 4/Thunderbolt port DisplayPort Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
Audio	5 microphones Quad speakers	5 microphones Quad speakers
Connectivity	All models 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 technology Digital compass iBeacon microlocation 5G model (A2301 and A2379) 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)4 5G NR mmWave (Bands n260, n261) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Data only Wi-Fi calling eSIM+ Nano-SIM card tray	All models 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 technology Digital compass iBeacon microlocation 5G model (A2301 and A2379) 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)4 5G NR mmWave (Bands n260, n261) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Data only Wi-Fi calling eSIM+ Nano-SIM card tray Built‑in GPS/GNSS
Sensors	Face ID LiDAR Scanner Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Barometer Ambient light sensor	Face ID LiDAR Scanner Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Barometer Ambient light sensor
Software	iPadOS 14	iPadOS 14

 

Apple iPad Pro 2021 variants

The iPad Pro 2021 comes in two display sizes — 11-inch and 12.9-inch. As noted previously, there are no major changes when it comes to the appearance of the new tablets. There are, however, major changes under the hood. Other than the changes over the previous generations, the two variants of the new iPad Pro also differ in terms of display technology. The bigger iPad Pro features a 12.9-inch Mini LED display while the smaller one comes with an 11-inch LED display. Other than this difference between the types of displays — and the dimensions of the two models, the two variants are identical.

The new Mini LED display is a significant leap from the traditional LED display. The next section talks about the display technology in detail and how Apple employs it to make the iPad Pro experience better.

Mini LED display on iPad Pro 2021

The iPad Pro 2021 features several enhancements, and the display is among the first ones you will notice. As reported by multiple sources ahead of the launch, the iPad Pro is equipped with a Liquid Retina XDR display, which is the moniker used by Apple to denote the new Mini LED display. As remarked by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via MacRumors) and later corroborated a Bloomberg report, only the larger model out of the two — i.e. the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021 — gets the new display while the smaller 11-inch iPad Pro retains the older Liquid Retina display.

Mini LED is a variety of LCD panels in which — yes, you guessed it right — miniature LEDs (with size in the range of 100-200μm) are used as the backlight source. These miniature LEDs are nearly 120X smaller in volume than the ones usually used to power regular LED-backlit LCDs. Owing to their smaller size, a Mini LED panel utilizes thousands of these Mini LEDs. Apple’s Liquid Retina XDR display employs over 10,000 Mini LEDs.

The 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021’s display has a resolution of 2732 x 2048 pixels, with a 1000-nits brightness. The display on the smaller 11-inch variant, on the other hand, has a resolution of 2388 x 1688 pixels with a 600-nits brightness.

As you would expect, the large number and small size of these Mini LEDs allow for better contrast and more accurate local dimming than the traditional LED-backlit panels. Apple says these Mini LEDs combine to form up to 2,500 local dimming zones across the 12.9-inch display. This translates to a richer contrast than the previous technologies, and Apple announced the new display has a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It is probably the best you can expect from an LCD — much closer to an OLED but still not as good. One potential downside of this display, however, is that makes the iPad Pro marginally thicker than previous models but we still can’t complain because Apple manages to keep it just at 6.4mm thick.

Even though TVs with Mini LED display technology were first introduced at CES 2020, it is still fairly new. Its novelty means Apple — and consequently users — have to pay a higher price for the new iPad Pro’s displays. Apple currently has only two suppliers — Epistar and Sanan Optoelectronics — for Mini LED displays. We can expect more manufacturers to embrace this technology for smaller screens, including those used for smartphones.

There couldn’t be a better industry player than Apple to lead the way for this display technology. Besides the iPad Pro, Apple is also slated to use Mini LED for future MacBooks expected to arrive later this year. Over the following years, we might also see it on other iPad models and iPhones.

Both the variants of the iPad Pro feature Adaptive refresh rate, or “ProMotion,” as Apple likes to call it. This means that the iPad Pro’s display can support a refresh rate of up to 120Hz based on the app in use. The displays also support DCI-P3 color gamut, True Tone, and support for Dolby Vision. Lastly, both the 11-inch and the 12.9-inch variants support the Apple Pencil (2nd gen).

Apple M1 processor on iPad Pro 2021

Ahead of the launch, 9to5Mac had spotted references to Apple’s A14X Bionic chip — a souped-up version of the A14 Bionic that powers the iPhone 12 series and the iPad Air 2020 — in the source code of iOS 14.5 beta. This purported chip was believed to be based on Apple’s custom ARM-based M1 chipset that powers the 2020 MacBook Air Mac Mini and some of last year’s 13” MacBook Pro models. The A14X Bionic was believed to be as powerful as the M1 chip, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has substantiated the same.

These leaks were, however, proved partially wrong when Apple announced the iPad Pro 2021. The new iPad Pro runs on Apple’s M1 chipset instead of the rumored A14X Bionic, and this news comes as a pleasant surprise. The M1 SoC system-on-chip is designed on the same principle as the A-series Bionic chips that have powered the iPhones and iPad for some years and its system-on-chip design instead of separate chips for CPU, GPU, RAM, flash storage, etc.

The Apple M1 chip promises significant performance gains over the A12Z Bionic chip used in last year’s iPad Pro. Apple claims a 50% improvement in CPU performance as well as a 40% gain in GPU performance. The M1 chip features an 8-core CPU, an 8-core GPU, and a 16-core NPU. There is a choice between 8GB and 16GB of RAM with the option to choose up to 2TB of flash storage.

Last year, Apple had announced its plan to replace the x64 chips from Intel and AMD on the Mac lineup with its own M1 SoC. By announcing the iPad Pro with the same chipset as its computers, Apple is further solidifying the idea that an iPad Pro is no less than a Mac, unlike Android tablets which still miserably lag behind PCs in terms of performance. The utilization of an Apple M1 chip on the iPad Pro means that apps that can run on the Macs with ARM chips will also be available to work on the iPad Pro (given support from developers). With this, the iPad Pro becomes a great alternative for anyone who wants a MacBook Air but with the convenience of a touch screen and Apple Pencil input.

The new iPad Pro also borrows one feature from the iPhone 12’s A14 Bionic chip and that’s 5G connectivity.

5G cellular connectivity on iPad Pro

The iPad Pro 2021 is the first iPad to get 5G connectivity. The new iPad Pro supports mmWave bands for 5G connectivity in the US, and Apple claims download speeds of up to 4Gbps. Apple also claims the iPad Pro has support for the widest range of 5G bands. Along with 5G connectivity, the new models also support eSIM alongside a physical nano SIM, but you will not be able to use this cellular connection for calling.

Note that you will have to pick a Wi-Fi+Cellular model to enjoy 5G on the iPad Pro and will be required to pay your carrier for active 5G services.

New Camera with “Center Stage”

The TrueDepth camera system on the front of the iPad Pro 2021 now features a 12MP selfie camera with an ultra-wide field of view spanning 122°. This enables a new feature called “Center Stage” which keeps the users in the center of the frame by zooming in and panning the viewfinder as they move. All of this happens with the help of M1’s machine learning abilities and without any physical movement in the camera. When more than one user enters the scene (or is already present), the camera automatically zooms out to accommodate a large group of people.

While the rear cameras on the iPad Pro remain unchanged, the improved ISP on the Apple M1 chip allows for better image processing and brings Smart HDR 3, which was previously exclusive to the iPhone 12 lineup. The feature uses machine learning to tune your images to ensure the best possible picture quality. Additionally, the LiDAR sensor on the iPad Pro helps in improving focus when capturing images in low light.

New Features

Alongside the improved display and the better processor, Apple has also replaced the standard USB Type-C port on the iPad Pro with one that supports Thunderbolt, a technology that has been available on Apple’s Mac computers, including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, iMac, and the Mac Pro since 2016.

Thunderbolt is an open and multipurpose data and power transfer standard developed by Intel. It allows storage devices such SSDs, DisplayPort-supported external monitors, and PCIe peripherals such as external graphics cards or network connectors over a USB Type-C port. Thunderbolt 3 supports transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps, i.e. four times the transfer speeds of a USB 3.1 port.

The new iPad Pro models Thunderbolt 3 rather than newer the Thunderbolt 4 standard. Along with Thunderbolt, the new iPad Pro also supports USB4.

With this technology, the iPad Pro can now support Ethernet at up to 10Gbps and can be connected to run with Apple’s Pro Display XDR at 6K resolution — or other high-resolution displays — seamlessly even with a daisy chain setup.

Design

While no explicit leaks exposed the iPad Pro 2021 models in press renders or other conspicuous forms, a set of 3D CAD renders shared by 91Mobiles had revealed there would not be any major changes to the design. The same has been confirmed with the official launch with the new iPad Pro barely changed from the last generation.

Apple also claims the new iPad Pro is designed with 100% recycled aluminum as well as 100% recycled rare earth elements used to make the magnets on the iPad Pro. This is in line with the tech giant’s commitment to helping the environment. Apple claims that its global corporate operations are carbon neutral and it envisions to have “net zero climate impact across the entire business” by 2030.

iPadOS 14.5

Apple also announced that iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 will start rolling out starting next week with support for AirTags, more gaming controllers, new languages in Apple Pencil features such as Smart Selection and Scribble, additional emojis, and the option to share lyrics as well as sort top songs by cities in Apple Music.

Accessories for iPad Pro 2021

While the rumored Apple Pencil with a longer tip and color sampling support did not see the light of the day, the company did release its Magic Keyboard in white color to complement the already existing black one. The new white color complements the Apple Pencil, which only comes with white color and could be a good choice for anyone who does not fancy black.

The new Magic Keyboard is the same as the older version and not the upgraded one spotted in a patent by Patently Apple. The white Magic Keyboard also lacks the rumored touch-sensitive strips on the left and right sides.

Note that the Magic Keyboard has to be bought separately for prices starting at $299.

Apple iPad Pro: Pricing

Despite the improvement in performance, the 11-inch iPad Pro 2021 comes at the same price as the previous year’s models. It costs $799 for the Wi-Fi-only model, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular model has a starting price of $999. It goes all the way up to $2,099 for 2TB of storage and support for 5G connectivity alongside Wi-Fi.

Meanwhile, the 12.9-inch model is available at a starting price of $1099 for 128GB storage and only Wi-Fi. You will have to pay $200 additionally for the cellular variant with 5G support. The most amped-up variant of the larger iPad Pro is priced at $2,399.

The Magic Keyboard for the 11-inch iPad Pro is priced at $299 while the one for the 12.9-inch variant is priced at $349 in the US. The second-generation Apple Pencil will be available for $129 in the US.

The prices of the iPad Pro 2021 may vary as per market, accounting for different taxes. We have listed the prices applicable to the Indian market for all the products launched at the Spring Loaded event.

iPad Pro 2021: Availability

Even though some early rumors pointed to a launch on March 23rd, the official launch actually happened a month later i.e. on April 20th. The delay may or may not be related to the shortage of Mini LED panels pointed out by Nikkei Asia and Bloomberg. Both of the news outlets had reported that although Apple would launch the new iPad Pro later in April, the actual units will start shipping next month or later.

Apple iPad Pro 2021 11-inch

The new 11-inch iPad Pro 11 comes with Apple's M1 chipset along with optional support for 5G and up to 2TB of storage.

Pre-order at Best Buy

Apple iPad Pro 2021 12.9-inch

The new 12.9-inch iPad Pro comes with a mini-LED equipped display along with the mighty powerful M1 chipset, up to 2TB of storage, optional 5G, and Thunderbolt support.

Pre-order at Best Buy

Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 2021

The new Magic Keyboard is specially designed to mount the new and slightly thicker 12.9-inch iPad Pro. It retains the same fluid experience as the previous model but you can now also get it in white color.

Pre-book at Best Buy

This stands true as the iPad Pro 2021 is available to pre-order via Apple’s online and offline stores and will be available starting the second half of May.

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Firefox 89 makes it easier to access your synced tabs

Mozilla rolled out Firefox 88 earlier this month with a host of new features and changes. The update included support for smooth pinch-zooming using a touchpad on Linux machines, print updates, and support for JavaScript embedded in PDF files. Additionally, Firefox dropped FTP support with the update. Now, Mozilla has started rolling out Firefox 89 for Android on the beta channel, and it brings a few interesting changes.

As per a recent report from Android Police, Firefox 89 beta for Android adds a new section to the tab switcher that lets you quickly access Synced tabs across devices. While the Synced tabs feature isn’t new, it was previously hidden behind a menu entry in the overflow menu. This made using the feature a bit cumbersome. Thanks to the new position, users should now be able to access synced tabs on their Android devices quickly.

Changes introduced in Firefox 89 beta for Android (Images: Android Police)

Along with that, Firefox 89 beta brings a minor tweak for the open tab overview that removes the “select tabs” button from the bottom. Now, in order to select tabs, users will have to tap and hold on tabs in the overview. Furthermore, the update brings a couple of UI changes to the new tab page. The favicons for your favorite websites on the new tab page are a lot bigger in the new design, and they now show a small icon for pinned websites.

Report site issue in Firefox 89 beta for Android (Images: Android Police)

It’s also worth noting that Mozilla has partnered with Web Compat to combat rendering issues on select websites. For this purpose, the update brings a new menu entry that lets you report pages that don’t work correctly on the browser due to compatibility issues. Volunteers from the open-source project can then triage the report and reach out to the website in question for a fix. Sadly, the latest Firefox beta update hasn’t received support for any new browser extensions. You’ll still have to rely on the nightly version if you want to use extensions that haven’t been green-lit on the beta version.

For more information on Firefox 89 beta for desktop, you can check out the release notes by following this link. If you wish to try out the changes mentioned above, you can download Firefox 89 beta for Android by following the Play Store link below.

Firefox for Android Beta (Free, Google Play) →

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Microsoft Edge will soon let you send tabs between Windows 10 and Android

Microsoft’s Edge browser has quickly emerged as one of the most popular desktop browsers. In fact, it’s the second most popular browser right now, just behind Google Chrome. Being a Chromium-based browser, it shares many of the core functionalities with Google Chrome and other Chromium browsers. That means if you are coming from Google Chrome, you’ll feel right at home. However, there are several features that Edge still misses out on compared to Google Chrome. One such feature that Microsoft Edge lacks is the ability to share tabs between your devices. But it’s finally catching up.

Microsoft is rolling out (via Windows Latest) a new feature in Edge Canary that will let users send tabs to other devices. This will come in handy if you have multiple devices and use Microsoft Edge as your default browser. Basically, you’ll be able to push tabs from your desktop to your Android phone or other Windows devices that are signed in with the same Microsoft account.

GIF: Windows Latest

The tab sharing feature comes as part of Edge Canary 92.0.873.0 for desktop and 92.0.870 for Android. To share a tab, go to the webpage you want to share and right-click on the link or tab and from the pop-up menu, select “Send link to [name of your device]. The feature is also accessible from the address bar, just like Google Chrome, and will show you the list of all synced devices you can share the page with.

When you send a tab from your desktop to your Android phone, you’ll receive a notification with the link, page name, etc., and clicking on it will open that link in Microsoft Edge.

Image: Windows Latest

Tab sharing will work both ways. You’ll also be able to share pages from your Android phone to the desktop. When you share a link from the Edge browser on your phone to your Windows device, a notification will appear in Window’s Notification Center.

The ability to share tabs is rolling out in the latest Canary version of Edge on Windows and Android. If you want to try it out, you can grab the newest version for your Windows device from here.

Microsoft Edge Canary (Free, Google Play) →

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Apple is making it easier to find apps on the App Store with search suggestions

Apple is adding a new feature to the App Store, called search suggestions, that will make searching for new apps on the platform a lot easier. As its name suggests, the feature will bring up suggested keywords when you enter a search term on the App Store to help you filter the search results and find new apps quickly.

According to Apple, search suggestions on the App Store will appear right below the search bar as soon as you enter a search term. You will then be able to tap on one of the suggested keywords to narrow down your search and find the specific apps you’re looking for. As per a recent report from MacRumors, the feature first showed up for some users earlier this month as part of a test. But it’s now rolling out more widely for iPhone and iPad users in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Introducing search suggestions on the App Store!

Select (or deselect) multiple suggestions to refine your search so you can find even more amazing apps and games.

Search suggestions roll out today starting with the USA, Canada, the UK, and Australia. pic.twitter.com/viaZHlCZMb

— App Store (@AppStore) April 29, 2021

At the moment, search suggestions are limited to the regions mentioned above. However, Apple plans to roll it out to more regions in the near future. If you’re in one of the aforementioned regions, you can try the new feature by following the instructions shown in the video embedded above. However, it’s worth noting that the App Store doesn’t show search suggestions for all keywords at the moment. Here are a couple of keywords you can try to see how the feature works: pizza, maker, game, call, food, delivery, meditation, and Indian. If you come across more keywords that bring up search suggestions, make sure you share them with other readers in the comments section below.

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Android Studio Canary adds initial support for Apple’s new M1 Macs

Besides the web, Android is probably one of the most accessible development platforms. Physical Android devices can be incredibly cheap, and there’s no shortage of emulator options for testing. And of course, the actual IDE, Android Studio, works on almost every desktop platform in existence, including macOS.

However, Android Studio has been missing something: ARM support. While ARM-based processors have mostly been used in mobile devices, we’re starting to see them used in laptops and even desktops. Even Apple recently got in on the action with its ARM-based M1 chipset powering the latest Macbook Air, Macbook Pro 13, and 24-inch iMac.

Because this is a recent transition, Apple has built-in a compatibility layer to allow x86-based programs to run on M1 Macs, and it seems to work pretty well. But nothing beats native. Thankfully, Google is working on a solution.

The latest Canary build of Android Studio (15 as of writing this) brings initial native support for M1 Macs. There are still a lot of things missing, but the basics work.

• You can build and run JVM-only apps (the C++ compiler isn’t finished).
• You can use the design tools, like the layout preview.
• You can use the built-in emulator with Android 11 and Android 12.

Of course, there are also a lot of things that don’t work yet.

• You can’t do any native C-based development, since the NDK and build tools don’t yet run on ARM.
• Once you update to Canary 15, you won’t be able to do an incremental update to the next version.
• A lot of debugging tools don’t work out-of-the-box. This includes the database inspector, layout inspector, and others. There’s a workaround for this over on JetBrains’ issue tracker.
• There are some UI issues with the emulator.

Neither of these lists is fully exhaustive, so be sure to check out Google’s blog post for more details.

Seeing builds of Android Studio for ARM is encouraging. While this is only for macOS right now, it hopefully opens the door for ARM builds for Windows or even Linux in the future, which could lead to developing for Android directly from Android.

While we wait for that utopic future, though, if you have an M1 Mac and you want to try this build out, head over to Google’s blog post for more details on what’s new and what you might need to get it up and running.

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