Android 11 Official

Android 11 debuts officially and not just for the Pixel devices

OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme have announced the debut of the operating system for their devices

After many months in beta, Android 11 is finally here and to everyone’s surprise not only for Pixel smartphones, from today the operating system can also be installed by some OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme devices.

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From Pixel 2 to 4A everyone can download it from today. OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Os upgrade will be available today in North America, Europe, and India, as well as the Oppo X2 and Reno 2.

Android 11 brings a host of new features but generally focuses less on adding new features and more on the management of many things your smartphone can do. Among the most important updates is the notifications section, new media controls, new interface for screenshots, tighter permissions for applications, etc. The operating system has added a new bubble-like interface similar to Facebook Messenger. 

But despite the fact that a large number of smartphones will get the new system from now on, a number of options remain exclusive to Pixel, such as the location-sharing option in AR, Smart Reply in Gboard, and intelligently renamed files.

The final version is now ready to be downloaded on Pixel 2, 3, 3A, 4, and 4A. OnePlus also confirmed its debut on the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. Google promises that more partners will join the launch in the coming days.

> Check next: Legion Slim 7i, Lenovo’s latest gaming laptop weighs less than 2kg

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Lenovo Legion Slim 7i

Legion Slim 7i, Lenovo’s latest gaming laptop weighs less than 2kg

The laptop is available in gray aluminum and starts at $1,329

If from the adventure of smartphones we have not heard anymore, in the laptop market Lenovo continues to maintain a credible position to the consumer. Lenovo Legion Slim 7i is the lightest 15-inch gaming laptop with NVIDIA RTX graphics which you can get on your hands, according to the company’s claim.

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To strengthen the above, the company from Hong Kong brings this holiday Legion Slim 7i. A gaming laptop that weighs no more than 1.86 kg. Clearly a weird thing about computer boxes which have to perform really heavy tasks. Despite the feather in appearance, this tool hides under the hood NVIDIA’s Advanced Optimus technology which allows it to switch from low power consumption in less intense moments to heavier ones that require powerful GPUs.

 Lenovo Legion Slim 7i
OSWindows 10 Home
Processor10th Gen Intel
Core i5-10300H
Core i7-10750H
Core i7-10875H
Core i9-10980HK
RAM8GB, 16GB, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
(With i7-10875H, i9-10980HK)
8GB, 16GB, 32GB DDR4-2933MHz
(With i5-10300H, i7-10750H)
GPUNVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti
NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
NVIDIA RTX 2060 Max-Q
eGPU support
Storage512GB, 1TB, 2TB
M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Display15.6 inches
FHD, 60Hz, 100% sRGB
FHD, 144Hz, 100% sRGB
UHD, 60Hz, 100% AdobeRGB, HDR 400
PortsTwo Thunderbolt 3
Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 2)
3.5mm audio
SD card reader
Camera
Front-facing 720p
Privacy shutter
KeyboardTrueStrike
1.3mm travel
White backlight
Corsair iCue RGB
Battery71Wh
MaterialAluminum
OtherDual 2W speakers
Dolby Atmos
Intel Wi-Fi 6
Killer WLAN
Bluetooth 5.0
Dimensions
Weight		14.02 x 9.84 x 0.7 inches
(356mm x 250mm x 17.9mm)
From 3.96 pounds (1.8kg)
ColorSlate Grey

The Legion Slim 7i does not include the latest Intel’s 11th Gen Core processors, but instead, you can choose up to Core i9-10980HK combined with up to 32GB DDR4-3200 speedy memory, while up to 2TB of storage will give you plenty of room for your games. Despite having a slim chassis for a gaming laptop, Lenovo still managed to include up to NVIDIA RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics, too.

The device offers multiple 15.6-inch screen options like a 4K display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 600 nits of brightness (ideal for streamers) or a full HD display with a 144Hz refresh rate (better suited for eSports). Both screens feature Dolby Vision while Slim 7i has Dolby Atmos immersive sound.

The device packs 71 WHr battery which lasts up to 7.75 hours and also allows fast charging. In addition to RGB lighting, its keyboard also has a fingerprint reading sensor and a webcam lock. The laptop is available in gray aluminum and starts at $1,329. It is expected to come this October.

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> Check next: Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC revealed with a massive 5,160 mAh battery 120Hz screen.

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Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC Official

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC revealed with a massive 5,160 mAh battery and 120Hz screen

Starts from 229 euro

Xiaomi sub-brand, Poco, revealed its latest phone, Poco X3 NFC, the successor of POCO X2. It’s not a flagship but a budget model which brings performance to lower segments. The device is large with a weight of 215 grams and 9.4mm thick and not without reason because it has a massive screen, large batteries, and some cameras.

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Poco X3 NFC Specs

 Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 732G with Adreno 618 Elite Gaming GPU
RAM6GB
Storage64 or 128GB (expandable up to 256GB)
Screen6.67” FHD+ LCD DotDisplay, 20:9, 2400x1080, 395ppi, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10
CamerasRear
- 64MP main wide sensor (Sony IMX682), 1/1.73“ sensor, f/1.89, 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, 6P lens
- 13MP ultra wide-angle sensor, 119° FoV, f/2.2, 1.0μm
- 2MP macro sensor, f/2.4, 1.75μm, 4cm
- 2MP depth sensor f/2.4, 1.75μm

Front
20MP, f/2.2, 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel
Battery5,160mAh with 33W fast charging
SoftwareMIUI 12 for POCO, based on Android 10
Headphone jackYes
OtherNFC, IP53 (splash-resistant), side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, BT 5.1, WiFi 5
Dimensions
Weight		165.3mm x 76.8mm x 9.4mm
215g
ColorsShadow Gray, Cobalt Blue
Price€229/€269 (£199/£249)

As for the display, the phone packs a 6.67-inch 1080p IPS panel (HDR10, FHD+, Gorilla Glass 5) with a 120Hz refresh rate. Since it is LCD it does not have the brightness and contrast of OLED which is also used in mid-range devices. Using this panel means that the fingerprint scanner can not be placed on the screen and Xiaomi has chosen to implement it on the power button. While in the gaming mode the phone’s screen works at 120Hz, it’s DynamicSwitch feature switch it at the conventional 60Hz refresh rate during general usage like video playback, etc. 

Inside the phone is a Snapdragon 732G processor, which clocks at 2.3GHz, 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 64 or 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal memory. The new SoC offers a soft upgrade over the Snapdragon 730G binging a clock speed boost to the CPU cores as well as the GPU. POCO X3 NFC features an iquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus which offers 70% larger heat pipe than its predecessor technology. This new technology can cut down by 6 degrees Celsius the internal heat. 

At the camera department, Poco as chosen a quad-camera setup on the back featuring a 64MP main sensor (Sony IMX682), a 13MP ultra-wide shooter (119-degree field of view), and a pair of 2MP sensors for macro shots and depth effects respectively. The selfie camera is 20-megapixel in a “punch-hole” center-mounted setup.

Poco X3 NFC packs a massive 5,160mAh battery and you can expect two days of “moderate” usage as a result, according to company claims. It supports 33W wired charging and you can expect a 63% juice after 30 minutes of charging while a full charge takes 65 minutes. The phone comes with a 33W charger included in the box.

Other notable features worth mention includes a 3.5mm port, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, MIUI 12 based on Android 10, Bluetooth 5.1, and Wi-Fi 5. For more, Xiaomi will offer three years of updates, probably this will include MIUI updates and not OS upgrade.

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC Price and Availability

The POCO X3 NFC is now available for purchase through platforms like Mi.com, Amazon, AliExpress, Gearbest, and more. Here are the prices:

  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 229 euros (~$270); Early bird price – 199 euros (~$235)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 269 euros (~$318); Early bird price – 249 euros (~$294)

To get the device through the early bird sale at a discounted price, you can place an order in between Sept. 8 and Sept. 11. As for the color variants, Poco X3 NFC will be available in Shadow Grey and Cobalt Blue.

> Check next: New Intel ‘Tiger Lake’ 11th Gen Core processors for thinner and lighter laptops unveiled

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Intel 'Tiger Lake' 11th Gen Core

New Intel ‘Tiger Lake’ 11th Gen Core processors for thinner and lighter laptops unveiled

Intel 11th Gen “Tiger Lake” Processors will make new laptops thinner and lighter

Along with the new processors, Intel unveiled the Intel Evo which should make it easier for consumers to find the laptop they are looking for and get the most out of it.

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While it remains disappointing that the company has not made progress in terms of 7-nanometer architecture like competitor AMD, Intel is trying to make the 11th generation of processors more appealing to consumers.

Intel Evo is Intel’s “ultrabook” initiative. 11th generation Intel Evo certified laptops will wake up in less than 1 second, have 9 hours on a 1080p display battery life, and fast charging technology.

But let’s talk about new processors. Tiger Lake chips come in two packages: one with 12 to 28-watt and one with 7 to 14-watt. Thanks to this manufacturers have more flexibility in designs.

The fastest Tiger Lake chip will be the i7-1185G7 with Intel Xe graphics and speeds between 3 and 4.8Ghz Turbo. For laptops, the fastest processor is the i7-1160G7 with Iris Xe graphics and 1.2 to 4.4Ghz Turbo frequency. Overall you will notice up to 20% more processor performance and graphics compared to the previous generation Ice Lake.

As for Xe graphics, they are not a replacement for a discrete graphics card for gaming fans, but Intel showed impressive levels of performance. For example, they compared an 11th generation processor to Xe graphics and the Nvidia MX350 where the first generated 55fps and the latter 50fps. AMD Ryzen 4800U reached a maximum of 31fps.

To achieve a higher frequency than the previous generation, Intel has used a transistor processing process called “SuperFin”. Intel says these processors represent the biggest improvement in performance and speed over a generation. A 7-nanometer architecture would definitely be what we expect from Intel, however, the company still finds potential in 10-nanometers.

The new Tiger Lake processors debut today in several laptop models from the manufacturer ASUS, Dell, and Acer.

> Check next: Qualcomm brings the best of smartphones into laptops with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G

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Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G

Qualcomm brings the best of smartphones into laptops with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G

At IFA 2020 the company introduced the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G which promises significant improvements

Exactly in time ahead of IFA Berlin Qualcomm introduces the new generation of Snapdragon Compute chips. The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G will bring up to 50% better performance, battery lasting several days, 5G connectivity, better security, and AI capabilities compared to the previous platform.

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The 5G connection works with both mmWave and Sub-6, it will have multi-gigabit and Wi-Fi 6.and supports Bluetooth 5.1 The audio and camera experience has also been improved, while the “Aqstic” system cancels out echoes and noises to dim the outside environment. As for the camera, the processor aims to bring better performance to the PC, as it can support recording up to 4K HDR and cameras up to 32MP.

Two 4K screens can be supported with a single USB-C cable. Qualcomm’s AI Engine will also be included in AI options such as “accelerated eye contact” in video calls and others will be used for business meetings.

Qualcomm did not explain the improvements compared to the previous generation but is more interested in comparing it to Intel processors. Specifically, it claims that the 8cx Gen 2 has the same performance as a 10th generation Intel Core i5 chip.

In terms of mobile connectivity, the 8cx Gen 2 has the same X24 LTE and X55 5G modem as the first model, but it remains in the hands of the device manufacturer what to put and what to leave. Although the first 8cx model debuted in December 2018, the first 5G laptops only started coming this year. As for the 8cx Gen 2, Qualcomm says we will see the first devices starting this year with the Acer Spin 7, Acer’s first 5G laptop.

Samsung has chosen a different path, of a 5G laptop with 11th generation Intel processor and the company’s own 5G modem.

> Check next: Next-Gen Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 Series Ampere Graphics Cards Announced: Starting at $499

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 Series Ampere Graphics Cards

Next-Gen Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 Series Ampere Graphics Cards Announced: Starting at $499

A graphics card capable of 8K gaming while having a dizzying price

Nvidia has managed to build a graphics card capable of 8K gaming at 60fps with ray-tracing while having a dizzying cost. Based on the Ampere architecture, the flagship RTX 3090 costs $1,499 and overshadows the previous generation RTX 2080 Ti according to company CEO Jensen Huang.

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The company has unveiled the next generation of 3000 series, and this time they come with Ampere tech to greatly improve speed and performance. The best card, the GeForce RTX 3090, is even capable of delivering 8K 60fps graphics including ray-tracing. It effectively replaces Titan series cards but will be more available to the public.

 RTX 3070RTX 3080RTX 3090
CUDA Cores5,8888,70410,496
Boost Clock1.73 GHz1.71 GHz1.70 GHz
Memory (VRAM)8GB GDDR610GB GDDR6X24GB GDDR6X
Memory Interface Width 256-bit320-bit384-bit
Graphics Card Power220 W320 W350 W
Target Performance1440p/4K4K 60 FPS8K 60 FPS
Price$499$699$1499

The RTX 3090 comes with 36 Shader-TFLOPS, 69 RT-TFLOPS, and 285 Tensor-TFLOPS. It packs up to 24 GB GDDR6X RAM and will cost from $1,499 in the US. Expect to find it from Nvidia and other retailers by September 24th.

RTX 3090
RTX 3090

The new graphics card will take up three PCI slots and brings with it the full potential of Nvidia airflow. But what sets this graphics card apart is 8K gaming. The company claims it can handle games at 60fps at this resolution thanks to the extra power and DLSS technology. Like the cheaper 3080 and 3070 variants, the RTX 3090 is among the first graphics cards with HDMI 2.1

Nvidia says the RTX 3090 can achieve 36 teraflops performance compared to the RTX 2080 which has 13.4 teraflops. It is also 50% more powerful than the Titan RTX. Comes with 24GB GDDR6 VRAM compared to 11GB of 2080 Ti. Despite Nvidia advertising 8K gaming, monitors at this resolution do not exist. But what the RTX 3090 is 4K with real-time ray-tracing. The graphics card has a 12-pin power connector.

The other version is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, a direct replacement for 2080. It will cost from $699 and be available from September 17th. Its main specifications are 30 Shader-TFLOPS, 58 RT-TFLOPS, and 238 Tensor-TFLOPS. On top of that is 10GB of GDDR6X RAM.

RTX 3080
RTX 3080

And lastly, the cheaper version, an RTX 3070 will also be available, priced from $499. Coming in October, it is claimed to be faster than 2080 Ti, which represents an amazing value for money. The main specifications are 20 Shader-TFLOPS, 40 RT-TFLOPS, and 163 Tensor-TFLOPS. It will also come with up to 8GB of GDDR6 RAM.

RTX 3070
RTX 3070

Each of the cards comes with dual fan technology, with attractiveness capability, absorbing air from one side and exhaling it to the other side. 

> Check next: Building a PC becomes cheaper with the launch of AMD A520 motherboards

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Wordpress 5.5.1

WordPress releases version 5.5.1 to fix millions of websites

The 5.5 version broked millions of sites while 5.5.1 although prevented websites from crashing, does not actually fix the cause of this blackout

WordPress released version 5.5.1 of the very popular blog management platform which should address the many problems that caused 5.5 to millions of websites. When debuted, the version 5.5 broked down millions of sites while 5.5.1, although it prevented websites from crashing, does not really fix the cause of this blackout.

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The company has published a guide that developers should follow to customize their themes and plugins with the new version of WordPress. The critical importance of this update forced the company to update WordPress on September 1st.

Some of the plugins affected:

  • SiteOrigin Widgets
  • Advanced Custom Fields
  • Ninja Forms Contact Form
  • NextGEN Gallery
  • Polylang
  • Child Theme Configurator
  • Simple Custom CSS and JS
  • Toolset Types – Custom Post Types, Custom Fields and Taxonomies
  • Max Mega Menu
  • WP AutoTerms: Privacy Policy Generator, Cookie Notice Banner, Terms & Conditions Generator
  • YITH WooCommerce Wishlist
  • Ocean Extra
  • WordPress SEO Plugin – Rank Math
  • Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework
  • Hummingbird – Speed Optimize, Cache, Minify & Defer Critical CSS & JavaScript
  • Content Views – Post Grid & List for WordPress

Some of the themes affected:

  • Astra
  • Storefront
  • Hestia
  • Neve
  • ColorMag
  • Customizr
  • Hueman
  • Zakra

What caused pages to fail with WordPress 5.5?

WordPress 5.5 removed support for Jquery Migrate, a JavaScript library that serves as a bridge between an old code to function in WordPress. When publishers stick to an old theme, one that is not updated, customization issues will start and this is what happened in WordPress 5.5.

> Check next: Xiaomi revealed the third generation of under-display camera

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Xiaomi revealed the third generation of under-display camera

ZTE may be the first company to launch an under-screen camera phone, but soon there will be strong competition

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has today introduced the third generation of under-screen camera. This manufacturer had warned this type of camera technology in June last year.

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Xiaomi will soon incorporate selfie cameras under the screen. The company unveiled the “third-generation” technology of on-screen cameras showing us what to expect from Xiaomi phones in the future. According to the company, for the first time, phone screens will be complete without cutting or splitting the selfie camera and without the need for motor mechanisms such as “pop-up.”

Xiaomi says it has used an overlay of pixels on the screen which allow light to pass through without compromising the quality of the screen.

Xiaomi has highlighted the third-generation camera module under the screen in a post on its official blog, and the Chinese company says the sensor is invisible thanks to its “self-developed pixel arrangement” with double the number of horizontal pixels and vertical, thus achieving the same pixel density as the rest of the screen. This means that you will not be able to notice the camera module below the screen, leading to a more comprehensive full-screen design.

Xiaomi also says that it has changed the camera algorithms so that its under-screen modules provide the same image quality as conventional selfie cameras. The company claims that the picture quality of this camera is the same as a normal camera however this remains to be seen.

When will this technology debut? According to the company, mass production of smartphones with this camera will start in 2021.

> Check next: The Lord of The Rings: Gollum looks fantastic in this teaser

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Pixel 5

Here’s what the Pixel 5 will look like

OnLeaks and PriceBaba have brought the renderings of what is expected so far for the Pixel 5 flagship

As the Pixel 4A was launched earlier in August, Google said we will have to wait until October for the Pixel 5 and 4A 5G. But OnLeaks and PriceBaba can’t wait that long so they have brought us the renderings of what is expected so far for the Pixel 5 flagship.

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A fingerprint sensor on the back, a square bump with two sensors, a flash, an unidentified sensor and the front hole-punch front camera on the top left. The Pixel 5 screen seems to be between 5.7 and 5.8-inch, which makes it smaller than the Galaxy flagships and the market trend, but in the end it is a matter of preference.

According to rumors, the Pixel 5 will have a modest battery of 3,080mAh and will be powered by a Snapdragon 765G 5G processor.

> Check next: Building a PC becomes cheaper with the launch of AMD A520 motherboards

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AMD A520 Motherboards

Building a PC becomes cheaper with the launch of AMD A520 motherboards

They offer support for current Ryzen 3000 desktop chips, including XT variants

AMD announced the launch of its new chips including the A520 chip, offering a solution to all those who while building their PCs, also worry about the economic side. The A520 motherboards stand in the AM4 socked and the models will be available from regular manufacturers anywhere in the globe.

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These boards support the current Ryzen 3000 desktop chips, including the XT variants, the recently launched Ryzen 4000-series (Renoir) APUs and will be compatible also with the 4th generation Ryzen (Zen 3) which will be released a little later in 2020, so there is the possibility of upgrading even later.

 A320A520B550X570
CPU Graphics Supportx16 PCIe 3.0x16 PCIe 3.0x16 PCIe 4.0x16 PCIe 4.0
CPU Storage SupportPCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0PCIe 4.0
CPU USB Ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 21 x USB 3.2 Gen 22 x USB 3.2 Gen 28 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Dual Graphics Support NoNoYesYes
General Purpose LanesPCIe 2.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0
CPU Chipset UplinkPCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0
Overclocking SupportNoNoYesYes

The A520 motherboards should be available from manufacturers like MSI, ASRock and Asus priced from $100. Quite a friendly move for anyone who is going to build their own setup but is budget limited. While the AMD A520 chips give to entry-level Ryzen PC builders a list of new features compared to older A320 and B450 motherboards, some compromises have to be made.

The biggest compromise may be the lack of PCIe 4.0 compatibility. PCIe 4.0 gives a greater bandwidth when paired to compatible CPUs like Ryzen 3000 series. This means that your A520 chip won’t be able to give the maximum bandwidth of your CPU as a result you will be limited to PCIe 3.0 speeds. This may not be a big deal unless you use a PCIe 4.0 SSD to make use of higher speeds. On the other side, PCIe 4.0 does not matter on the graphics card since a PCIe 3.0 x16 is mother than enough. Should also mention that the new A520 chipset doesn’t support CPU overclocking and this is not a huge deal cos Ryzen 3000-series (codename Matisse) CPUs don’t have much manual overclocking headroom.

AMD A520 Motherboard Chipset
AMD A520 Motherboard Chipset

Aside for the entry-level (sub $100 US) prices, AMD A520 motherboards have o loot to offer like increased  I/O, support for next-gen Ryzen CPUs & APUs (besides the current ones) so there is path for upgradability, and better quality components, something not seen on older A320 chips. The new chips lands with 26 usable PCIe 3.0 lanes, supports up to four SATA III ports and as for the connectivity can accommodate up to five USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two native USB 3.1 ports, and six native USB 2.0 ports.

Already a handful of motherboards already to go with the new chipset. These include:

  • ASRock A520M Pro4
  • Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus
  • Biostar A520MH
  • Gigabyte A520 Aorus Elite
  • MSI MAG A520M Vector Wi-Fi

> Check next: Xiaomi RedmiBook Air 13 Unveiled, Weighs Only 1kg And Can Go Up 16GB RAM

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