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Xiaomi’s Mi Note 10 with 108MP penta camera setup now official

There’s also a pro version

Published

November 6, 2019

Rodneil Quiteles

Xiaomi has long been teasing their smartphone that’s equipped with a 108MP camera. The phone is the Mi Note 10 and has officially been unveiled globally in an event in Madrid, Spain.

The phone was first announced in China under the name Mi CC9 Pro. The specs — at least for the five cameras — are exactly the same.

Flanking the main camera which is the Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX 108MP sensor are two telephoto lenses: one 12MP with 2X zoom mostly for aiding portrait photos, another 5MP with 5X optical zoom and 10X hybrid zoom. The remaining two cameras are a 20MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP macro lens.

World’s first 108MP camera phone

Xiaomi is the first in the world to release a smartphone with this level of main camera. They claim it will take “mobile photography to the next level.”

True enough, it does feature the highest resolution of any smartphone on the market – 12032 x 9024. We’re now at a point in time where you can use a smartphone to take photos that can produce billboard-level prints up to 4.24 meters high.

The device should also capture more and better detail in low light with its 1/1.33” large image sensor that supports 4-in-1 pixel binning. There’s also a 4-axis OIS for an even clearer picture.

Massive battery among other things

Providing juice for the device is a massive 5260mAh battery. That’s huge. And since it’s supporting a display that has the regular 60hz refresh rate, you can expect this phone to last for a little over a day.

For the first time ever, Xiaomi is packaging the phone with a 30W charger to take advantage of its fast charging tech. Previously, you had to purchase the charger separately, but with the Mi Note 10, it comes with the box.

Also coming with the Mi Note 10 straight out of the box is MIUI 11. This makes the phone the first one to ship with Xiaomi’s latest UI.

The phone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC which in 2019 standards in a near-flagship level chip. It has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The front and back of the device is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The screen features is a 6.47-inch 3D curved AMOLED display. Xiaomi says this helps with gripping the phone.

On the front is a 32MP camera which offers AI beautify, AI portrait selfies, AI scene detection, and AI face unlock, panorama selfie, and palm shutter feature for amazing selfies.

There’s a pro version

For those looking for an ultimate photography experience, Xiaomi also offers Mi Note 10 Pro with an 8-piece lens on the primary camera and a large 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. The 8-piece lens delivers images that look clearer and sharper. This variant will be offered at a later date.

Pricing and availability

The Mi Note 10 comes in three colors: Midnight Black, Aurora Green, and Glacier White. It retails for EUR 549 (US$609) while the Mi Note 10 Pro will retail for EUR 649 (US$ 719). Availability of the Mi Note 10 series are as follows: November 11 in Germany, November 15 in Spain, and November 18 in France.

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FIFA World Cup: Lenovo’s Referee View received positively by fans

Unique first-person perspective brings action closer to viewers

Published

July 13, 2026

GadgetMatch

Lenovo has revealed that technological advancements at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has made viewers “feel closer” to the action than ever before.

Surveying fans across Australia, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Lenovo bared that 87% say technology is improving the viewing experience.

Close-to-action camera perspectives have also help 84% of surveyed viewers, making them feel they’re right on the pitch.

Of course, Lenovo AI has introduced Referee View throughout the World Cup. This AI-powered technology gives viewers a first-person POV of the match from a referee’s perspective.

Lenovo Referee View has been featured on an average of three times per match across the tournament in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, according to preliminary FIFA data.

Through a lightweight camera mounted on the match official, the technology gives a first-person POV of the match.

And while raw footage is fast-moving and sometimes unstable, Lenovo’s AI-powered video analytics platform automatically transforms the clips into smooth, broadcast-quality video in real-time.

Other findings from Lenovo’s research include:

76% of viewers have seen or heard about Referee View
91% say the close-to-action Referee View POV is appealing
88% say smooth and stable footage is an important part of viewing sports footage
98% say clear picture quality has been important when watching the FIFA World Cup 2026
91% are interested in seeing more technology that creates immersive or close-to-action sports experiences

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Netflix suddenly resurrects 30-day free trials

It’s available only in some countries.

Published

July 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Over the weekend, a report emerged about Disney+ allegedly considering a new tier offered to users for absolutely free. Apparently, Disney isn’t the only one. Netflix is now resurrecting its free trial program in select countries.

Back in the day, it was easy to get into Netflix. With a 30-day free trial, you can watch the shows you’ve always wanted to catch. If you liked what you saw, you can pay the monthly fee to access the entire library without constraints. Eventually, the platform got rid of this system to favor a cheaper ad-supported tier.

Perhaps not seeing the benefits of ad-supported tiers, Netflix has suddenly resurrected its free trial program. Spotted online (via Android Authority), some countries, including Brazil and India, are experimenting with the program again. New users can get 30 days of free Netflix access.

Because only regular users are spotting this (rather than an official announcement), we don’t have a list of where the free trials are available.

Still, it’s an interesting move. Cable isn’t a thing anymore so “cutting the cable” isn’t a popular phrase anymore, but people are definitely cancelling subscriptions over rising prices. Some even rely on short clips from YouTube to catch up with their shows. Having a free trial opens up more possibilities for users, but it remains to be seen whether it’s enough for users to return to Netflix.

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Disney+ might get a free tier

What would you like to see in a free Disney+ tier?

Published

July 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

In a world disappointingly obsessed with increasing prices beyond our means, Disney+ has miraculously remembered the phrase, “free sample.” According to a report, the streaming platform is considering making a free subscription tier.

As of late, it’s been difficult to maintain a healthy collection of streaming services. When you have to pay the equivalent of a full-course meal every month for just a single platform, you start to evaluate which ones really matter.

Perhaps feeling the sting of users leaving the platform over pricing, Disney+ is reportedly experimenting with a tier that comes at no cost to users (via Business Insider). According to two sources, adding such a tier might help the platform reach customers more.

Now, it’s still a mystery how this tier might work. Disney+ already offers an ad-supported tier, so it’s unlikely to be another one like that.

One possibility is a heavily curated feed of content either designed specifically for free users or limited exactly to give users a free sample. For the latter, think of the limited content you get on a plane. Sure, you might get the first three episodes of The Mandalorian, but you’ll have to fork over cash if you want to see the rest of the story.

And for the former, you can imagine short-form content available for free. Going back to Star Wars, you might see a short anthology series like Star Wars: Visions.

Either way, it’s an interesting concept. If the tier does offer full content, it’s a great way to get into franchises you were thinking of trying without the need to spend for a taste.