Vivo S15 and Vivo S15 Pro are all set to go official on May 19 in China. Today, the company rolled out the fresh renders of the smartphone to showcase its rear design and color variants. The renders of the Vivo S15 Pro have yet to be released by the company. However, it appears that the Pro model may look identical to the vanilla variant.
Vivo S15
In the below-shown renders, the Vivo S15 can be seen in three colors: Midsummer Blue, Light Gold, and Black. While the front design of the phone has not been revealed yet, its display is expected to sport a centrally positioned punch-hole.
The back panel of the phone has a triple camera unit. The edges of the phone are flat, and its right side features a volume rocker and a power key. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.
Vivo S15
Vivo S15 specifications (rumored)
Reports have revealed that the Vivo S15 will be equipped with a 6.62-inch OLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 870 SoC is likely to power the device. The smartphone may arrive with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage.
Vivo S15
The Vivo S15 will house a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its back panel will be fitted with a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W rapid charging. It will run on the Android 12 OS, which will have the OriginOS Ocean UI on top.
The Vivo S15 series is likely to rival the OPPO Reno8 series, which is all set to launch on May 23 in China. The S15 lineup, unlike the previous generation S-series of smartphones, will not be marketed as selfie-focused devices.
Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Watch 5 series later this year. Back in 2021, it had launched the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, and now, a new leak has revealed some interesting details regarding its successor.
Galaxy Watch 4 Golf Edition
The latest information was shared by known tipster Ice Universe on Twitter. While most premium grade smartwatches an aluminum build or a stainless steel design, it appears that the South Korean tech giant is taking things a step forward. Apparently, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will come with a titanium build. As of right now, the company’s rival, Apple, offers its own smartwatches with a titanium build. So its not surprising that Samsung is also following suit.
Apart from the new titanium build, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will reportedly also feature Sapphire glass as well. For those unaware, this glass is more durable and has better protection against scratches. The tipster stated that the upcoming high end smartwatch from the brand will feature a rotating bezel design and boot WearOS. He also added that the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will not offer narrow bezels.
Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Notably, the next gen model is believed to be wider than the previous generation as well. Unfortunately, this is all the information we have at the moment. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.
Realme has already confirmed that it will soon be launching its latest Narzo 50 5G series in India. Now, new leaked images have revealed the full design of the smartphone ahead of its May 18 launch.
The leaked images were shared by Digit. Looking at these images, the Chinese smartphone maker’s base Narzo 50 5G model can be seen in a blue color option. Previously, we have also reported on the black color variant as well. The report adds that the upcoming handset will measure just 8mm in thickness and its rear panel is inspired by the Kevlar Speed texture. On the top left corner at the back, a dual camera setup can be seen along with an LED flash module.
Unfortunately, the brand has yet to officially unveil the device or reveal any finer details. But, based on previous reports, it is believed to be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. This processor will be paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Narzo 50 5G is also believed to boot Android 12 OS based Realme UI 3.0 skin out of the box. Under the hood, a large 4,800mAh battery pack is expected to power the smartphone, which also supports 33W fast charging.
On the rear, the dual megapixel camera module likely includes a 13 megapixel primary sensor along with a 2 megapixel depth shooter. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more as we will be providing updates and cover the launch event that is set for 18th May 2022.
Realme has scheduled to launch the Realme Narzo 50 5G series in India on May 18. The lineup will be making its global debut in the country. Hence, only a few details are out via teasers and leaks. We have compiled all of them in this post. Let’s check out what these upcoming budget smartphones have to offer.
Before delving into the details, we would like to give a short introduction to these forthcoming handsets. The Realme Narzo 50 5G series is said to include two devices, namely Realme Narzo 50 5G and Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G.
Unlike the existing models, the upcoming phones will offer 5G connectivity and a better set of features. Hence, they will most likely cost more than the others.
Realme Narzo 50 5G Series Launch Date
As mentioned in the beginning, the Realme Narzo 50 5G series will launch in India on May 18. The live stream will kickstart at 12:30 PM IST on the brand’s official Youtube channel.
The lineup is expected to consist of two models — Realme Narzo 50 5G and Realme Narzo 50 5G Pro.
Realme Narzo 50 5G Series Design
According to the leaked renders and official teasers, the Realme Narzo 50 5G series will sport a flat frame design. Just like other Realme-branded smartphones, the volume buttons will reside on the left side along with the SIM card slot. Whereas, the power key will be located on the right side.
Realme Narzo 50 5G | Source: 91Mobiles
Further, the rear panel of the Realme Narzo 5G will house two large camera modules. Unfortunately, as of this writing, we are not aware of the Reame Narzo 50 Pro 5G’s back design.
Realme Narzo 50 5G Series Specifications
The Realme Narzo 50 5G is expected to house a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. On the other hand, the Realme Nazro 50 Pro 5G has been officially confirmed to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset.
Both phones are said to flaunt FHD+ AMOLED displays. The Pro variant has been officially confirmed to come with a 90Hz panel supporting up to 360Hz touch sampling rate, 1000 nits peak brightness level, and an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor with support for heart rate detection.
Whereas, the screen on the vanilla model is tipped to measure 6.58-inch in size. It is also expected to carry support for a 90Hz refresh rate.
Talking about optics, the Realme Narzo 5G is rumored to arrive with a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. While the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G is tipped to sport a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system on the back, however, it could be false.
Finally, the standard version is said to house a 4,800mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging and both of them will boot Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12.
We just finished reviewing the Vivo X Note a few days ago. But the X80 series was also released recently. While I don’t think it’s a good idea for Vivo to flood the market with many flagship phones, since they have released new phones, we have no choice but to review them for you guys. Today, we bring you the unboxing and quick review video of vivo’s flagship camera phone for the first half of the year: the Vivo X80 Pro.
The box for the X80 Pro is a bit smaller and thinner than both the previous X70 Pro plus and X Note. Keeping the phone aside, we didn’t find any wired headphones. It seems Vivo has also learned how to be more “environmentally friendly”. But the brand still includes a very good-looking phone case. The instructions and UV protection stickers are also available. This time the charger is 80w and supports PD 65w. This dual Type-C charging cable can be your travel charger.
More than other brands, we have always thought that vivo designs beautiful phones, but the X80 Pro is an exception. If the rectangular plus round design is acceptable to me, the periscope telephoto lens outside the main camera housing is not acceptable to me. While I understand that the Micro Gimbal is too big, so the telephoto cannot be placed next to the portrait camera. But I just don’t like the awkward design. And it really drives me crazy that the telephoto camera and the top two lenses are not in line. This year’s X80 Pro has made too many sacrifices to unify the design style.
The rest of the design remains the same as last year’s X70 series, such as the glossy top trim strip and the smooth frosted glass on the back. It also supports 2 SIM cards and NFC. Fingerprint recognition becomes the same large ultrasonic fingerprint as the X Note, but the silent switch on the X Note is not present on the X80 Pro. If you are an X70 Pro Plus user, you will feel no big change when you switch to X80 Pro. The biggest change you can feel is that the lens design has become uglier.
As soon as I opened the X80 Pro’s screen, I thought it looked familiar. After comparing the screen specs of the X70 Pro Plus, I was sure that this screen is the same screen as the X70 Pro Plus. We’re familiar with this screen, and I’m sure you don’t want to hear us repeat its performance. Except for the side view color shift, it’s all top of the line at the moment.
vivo X80 Pro Review: Performance & Gaming
I have to say, Vivo knows its users very well. They know that we prefer the Dimensity 9000 to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. That’s why it is offering two versions with identical specs but different processors. You can buy whichever processor you like. The X80 Pro we have is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 version. Because the Dimensity 9000 version is not yet available for sale. We are already familiar with the Benchmark performance of Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, so you can take a look at the table to get an idea.
As for the gaming performance, we simply ran PUBG and Genshin. Maybe the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance is too bad, or maybe Vivo is just trying to protect your hands from getting burned, as usual, the performance is just mediocre. If you want a phone with good gaming performance, the X80 Pro is definitely not the best choice.
vivo X80 Pro Review: Cameras
The four lenses on the X80 Pro are a 50MP main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 12MP portrait camera, and an 8MP periscope telephoto camera. The main camera adds a glass lens. The Micro Gimbal of the ultra-wide-angle camera has also been replaced with the portrait camera.
This time the V1 chip of X80 Pro was updated to V1+ chip. Because the other lenses have not changed much, so we mainly talk about this Micro Gimbal portrait lens. Honestly, the closest focusing distance of this lens is a bit too far, and it often fails to focus for daily shooting. Sometimes there is an inexplicable shaking problem, and the probability of this bug is quite high. The Micro Gimbal is actually better for video recording, but you can’t record 4k and 60fps video with this lens. So I prefer the X70 Pro Plus design that puts the Micro Gimbal on the ultra-wide-angle camera. The other lenses are not significantly different compared to the X70 Pro Plus or X Note. If you want to know more details about this camera system, you can check out our X70 Pro Plus and X Note reviews.
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For some reason, we can’t find the official Note app in our X80 Pro, nor can I search for it in the Vivo app store, so I have to use a third-party app if I want to take notes. How to use the IR remote control of Origin OS is also hard to find.
If you want to use IR remote but don’t know how to use it. I’ll teach you here, go to settings and find Jovi. Then click Jovi InLife and download the app. Then you can add the devices you want to remote control.
vivo X80 Pro review: Battery & Charging
The X80 Pro’s battery capacity has been increased by 200mAh over the previous generation, and the wired charging power has been increased to 80w. However, the compatibility of charging protocols is still not good. There are more versions for sale this time, so I’ve listed a table for your reference. In fact, the Vivo X series has never been cheap, so buying the X80 Pro depends on whether you are interested in its powerful camera system or not. I know a lot of people are interested in the X80 Standard Edition. We will also bring its review as soon as possible.
Oppo launched the Reno 7 5G in India in February. Despite releasing in the second month of 2022, the smartphone debuted with Android 11-based ColorOS 12. Now, three months after its debut, the company has kickstarted the Android 12 beta program as scheduled.
Earlier this month, Oppo revealed that it will start Android 12 beta testing for Oppo Reno 7 5G in India from May 18. However, the firm has opened registrations today itself (May 16).
For the unaware, Oppo is known for starting ColorOS beta initiative for select devices earlier than the planned date. Hence, we are not surprised to learn that the Reno 7 5G users in India can register for the program two days earlier.
In order to enroll, the device should be on firmware version A.14. This is the only requirement. But the brand has allocated only 5,000 seats and the registration window closes on May 23.
In order to register, users need to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta version > Update Beta Version and follow on-screen instructions. Applicants who get selected will receive the Android 12 beta build via OTA in 3 working days.
As of now, Oppo hasn’t disclosed the date for the stable release. Anyway, going by the company’s history of software rollout, Android 12 stable will likely hit the Oppo Reno 7 5G in India in a month or two.
Realme, the OPPO-backed company, has grown immensely and now has a wide range of products as the company aims to make an ecosystem under Realme Internet Universe. Last year, it entered the tablet market with the launch of the Realme Pad.
In the latest development, the company is gearing up to launch its tablet in the Chinese market. While the Realme Pad and Realme Pad Mini have already been launched in other markets, China is yet to get these devices.
Now, an executive of Realme China confirmed that a new Realme product will get launched in China later this month. He has also shared a teaser poster showcasing four devices — smartphone, a smartwatch, TWS earbuds, and a tablet.
Recently, a new Weibo account for Realme Tablet was spotted, and it was confirmed that the company would soon launch its first tablet in the Chinese market.
If the reports are to be believed, then the tablet could come in two models in China. One model features a 2.5K LCD screen and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC along with an 8,360mAh battery.
On the other hand, there’s another model powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus SoC but nothing is known about this device yet. It is expected to debut in China as Realme Pad 5G Master Explorer Edition.
Realme entered the tablet market last year when it announced the Realme Pad in the Indian market. Earlier this year, the company launched the Realme Pad Mini in select markets and is now gearing up to launch the 5G model of the tablet in the Chinese market.
Qualcomm has confirmed that the company will be hosting a new launch event on 20th May in China. While details about the event have not been revealed, the company is expected to announce its new Qualcomm Snapdragon series processors.
The brand will likely announce two new smartphone chipsets — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus.
This will mark the debut of the 7-series processor from Qualcomm with the new naming scheme that the company introduced last year when it announced the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
Based on the reports and leaks, the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 will use ARM Cortex A710 and Cortex A510 cores clocked at 2.3GHz and 1.8GHz, respectively. Along with that, it will also come integrated with Adreno 662 GPU.
On the other hand, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, as the name itself indicates, is an upgraded variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It is built on TSMC‘s 4nm process instead of Samsung’s 4nm process.
Previous leaks have indicated that the chipset will have a 1 + 3 + 4 core configuration, including a Cortex X2 prime core with a 2.99GHz frequency. It is also said to come with three Cortex A710 cores and four Cortex A510 cores.
Last month, OnePlus announced the first Ace-branded smartphone, called the OnePlus Ace, in China. In the previous week, the company confirmed that it would be announcing a new Ace-series phone called the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition on May 19. Here’s all the information on how to watch its launch event.
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition launch event: how to watch it?
The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition is scheduled to go official at 7 PM (local time) on May 17. Since it is a China launch, its launch event will be live-streamed through the company’s Weibo handle.
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition
The OnePlus Ace was rebranded as the OnePlus 10R 5G. It remains to be seen whether the Racing Edition device will arrive in other markets with a different moniker.
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition specifications (Rumored)
The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition is expected to arrive with a 6.59-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It will run on the Android 12 OS and ColorOS UI. For security, it will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The Dimensity 8100 Max chipset will power the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition. The device is expected to arrive in multiple variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. It will pack a 5,000 mAh battery. However, there is no word on its fast charging capabilities.
The Racing Edition phone will sport a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. Its rear camera setup will include a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel camera. At present, there is no word on the price of the device. The official renders of the phone have revealed that it will come in black and blue colors.
Huawei has introduced the Huawei P50 Pocket’s new variant in China. To recollect, the clamshell device was announced in two variants for the home market in December last year. Now, the Chinese company has announced that a new version with 8 GB RAM is coming.
The Huawei P50 Pocket has been available in China in two options since its launch. The clamshell’s 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage variants were available for 8,898 Yuan (~$1,310) and 10,898 Yuan (~$1,600), respectively.
The all-new 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage variant, which has gone official today in China, carries a price tag of 9,988 Yuan (~$1,470). Like the 8+256 variant, the 8+512 edition also comes in Obsidian Black and Crystal White colorways. The 12+512 variant comes in a special Glit Gold color.
Huawei P50 Pocket specifications
The Huawei P50 Pocket houses a 6.9-inch foldable OLED display with a punch-hole design. The screen produces a 2790 x 1188 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The device comes preinstalled with Harmony OS 2.
The Snapdragon 888 4G mobile platform is present under the hood of the Huawei P50 Pocket. The SoC is paired with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It packs a 4,000mAh battery with 40W rapid charging.
The P50 Pocket has a 10.7-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. Its back panel has a 40-megapixel primary camera, which is accompanied by a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 32-megapixel ultra-spectrum camera.
The Huawei P50 Pocket is also available in Europe. It is unclear whether its 8+512 will be made available in markets outside China.
Pixel 6a was finally unveiled at the latest edition of Google’s annual developer’s conference. The smartphone is a more affordable counterpart to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The handset comes with Google’s home-brewed Tensor chip and has features almost similar to the previous phones with just a few compromises. Earlier this week, Google announced the US prices of the latest Pixel and we now have pricing and color options in more countries where Google intends to sell its latest smartphone.
Country
Pixel 6a Price
United States
$449
Japan
JPY 53,900 ($417)
Canada
CAD 599 ($464)
UK
GBP 399 ($489)
Australia
AUD 749 ($519)
Ireland
EUR 459 ($477)
Germany
EUR 459 ($477)
France
EUR 459 ($477)
Italy
EUR 459 ($477)
Spain
EUR 459 ($477)
Singapore
SGD 749 ($538)
Taiwan
NTD 13,990 ($469)
Google has confirmed that the Pixel 6a will be available for pre-order in the United States and Japan from July 21, however, the tech giant is yet to reveal sale dates for other countries.
It is worth mentioning that Pixel 6a will only be available in Charcoal Black color for the consumers in Singapore and Ireland whereas the buyers from the rest of the regions can also get their hands on Sage and Chalk color variants.
The smartphone is also likely to make its debut in the Indian market too. Previous reports have suggested that the handset has already entered the private testing phase in India.
Google Pixel 6a Specifications
The smartphone has a 6.1-inch display and has a 60Hz refresh rate. It comes with Gorilla glass protection. The handset is powered by Google’s own Tensor chip paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Pixel 6a features a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. While on the front, the device has an 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls. The smartphone is fueled by a 4,400mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. It is available in three color options namely Black, White, and Mint Green.
OPPO is gearing up to launch the next-generation Reno series smartphones in its home country and now the company has confirmed that the OPPO Reno 8 series smartphones will be officially launched on 23rd May.
It is expected to come powered by a new processor from Qualcomm, which will be officially announced on 20th May. If it turns out to be true, then the smartphone will be the first one to come powered by the new processor.
The OPPO Reno 8 series is expected to have three different models — OPPO Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, and Reno 8 SE. The specifications of all three models have already leaked online.
OPPO’s Reno 8 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max processor and pack a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging. It is expected to launch in three color options — Xiaoyao Green, Roaming Gray, and Dark Black.
Coming to the OPPO Reno 8, the phone will feature a 6.62-inch Full HD+ E4 OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. This one will be available in three colors — Slightly Drunk, Encounter Blue, and Night Tour Black.
The Reno 8 SE will have a 6.43-inch Full HD+ OLED display but have 90Hz refresh rate support. It is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC and comes powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. It will be offered in three colors — Slightly Drunk, Clear Sky Blue, and Night Tour Black.
All three smartphones are expected to have a triple-camera setup on the back panel and a 32-megapixel front-facing snapper. The device will come running the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own ColorOS custom user interface on top.
Have you ever imagined drawing on windows with your fingers when you were younger? Now, what if you could do that as an adult? Of course, you can imagine drawing on windows with your fingers, but what I’m talking about is what if your window was a touchscreen that not only allowed you to draw on it but also was see-through to look out from the window?
BOE is providing a new breakthrough solution to make your imaginations come true with their latest invention, the Transparent OLED Interactive Window.
Source: BOE
As an esteemed panellist at SID Display Week 2022, the Beijing-based display panel manufacturer BOE showcased their new transparent OLED technology. The main function of the technology is to further enhance the passenger experience on automobiles with transparent OLED interactive windows.
According to BOE, these transparent OLED interactive windows are adopting the industry’s leading transparent OLED display technology, with a screen size of 12.5 inches and a transparency ratio of up to 45%. The windows can be installed on either of the front or rear car windows on the passenger side.
Source: BOE
You can draw, read navigation details, check the weather and even take photos with this brand new touchscreen OLED interactive windows. The features are especially attractive to ride-hailing services like taxis which the passenger can use the time in the car efficiently if they are stuck in a heavy traffic jam.
Another business idea that BOE remarked on during the event was that ride-hailing companies can also utilise these OLED transparent windows as video advertising space which they could not do before on conventional windows.
Source: BOE
With the invention and application of transparent OLED screens in our future, it seems that alternate reality (AR) could be integrated with our current reality, enhancing multitasking further for a newer generation.
Although LG has officially exited the smartphone business last year, the company is still very popular in the electronics supply chain industry, specifically in its LED Display Business Division.
This year at SID 2022 Display Week, LG was invited as one of the more esteemed panelists at the event, and during the company’s showcase, the brand revealed that its research and development team has successfully developed a foldable OLED device that can fold and unfold from 0 to 360 degrees.
LG 360 Degree Foldable OLED
During the event, LG Display showed off a Foldable OLED touchscreen that is 8.03 inches when unfolded horizontally. However, what makes this display unique is that the panel could be folded inwards or folded outwards, in fact, it could be folded at any angle from 0 to 360 degrees.
Source: LG
Durability-wise, it seems that LG is using UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) technology for the Foldable OLED, and the exterior screen is coated with an anti-fingerprint material to keep the device looking spick and span always. LG also claims that the 360 Foldable OLED is rated for 200,000 folds under normal use and other technical details for the display include its 2480 x 2200 pixel resolution allowing for a sharp 413 PPI, 109.9% coverage of DCI-P3 colour gamut and the panel is rated for 430 nits of brightness under typical situations and can reach up to 600 nits of peak brightness in challenging situations.
Source: Ross Young on Twitter
There does not seem to have a practical use case for this form factor currently, but the design surely looks futuristic, and kudos to the display panel engineers for pushing the limits of how we can shape our screens.
LG Foldable OLED Laptop Prototype
Another reveal during the event was the company’s 17-inch foldable OLED panel, but this time around it doesn’t fold 360 degrees, it folds at a rather conventional 180 degrees inwards, just like a laptop. But at the enormous size of 17 inches, the demonstration of the LG display prototype was still rather impressive. The design overall is a clamshell design, one that you will find in Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 or the Oppo Find N.
ARM Processors are the foundations for all smartphone chipsets we see today. Whether it be a Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek Dimensity, Apple Silicon or Samsung Exynos chipset, chances are that all the aforementioned silicon SoCs (system on a chip) are using ARM’s technology which includes its wildly popular ARM Cortex CPU Cores and ARM Mali GPUs.
ARM’s clients
Today, the ARM Limited tech giant has revealed the company’s earnings and profits for the fiscal year of 2021, and to the company’s investors’ delight, ARM had generated record-breaking yearly sales revenue and profits in the business throughout 2021.
In the media statement, ARM reveals that its 2021 total revenues were up by 35% when compared to 2020, totalling at 2.7 billion USD with strong growth in both royalty and non-royalty revenue streams. And as for profits, the company generated record EBITDA adjusted profits of 1 billion USD, which is up by 68% compared to 68%. Overall, the ARM company’s profit margins after adjustment is a high 37%.
Going into the specifics, ARM’s 2021 licensing (non-royalty) revenues were up 61% to 1.13 billion USD as the brand’s expanded product portfolio and new business models such as ARM Flexible Access gave more customers more reasons and more ways to license ARM technology.
As for royalty revenues, ARM’s 2021 figures were up 20% from 2020 to a record 1.54 billion USD, helped by continuing strong growth of 5G smartphones, more ADAS and IVI chips going into cars, and price increases in 32-bit microcontrollers.
In his closing remarks, Mr Rene Has, CEO of ARM said: “Our record results demonstrate that the demand for ARM technology and the strength of the ARM ecosystem has never been greater – our compute platform will power the next set of technology revolutions across cloud computing, automotive and autonomous systems, the IoT, the Metaverse and beyond.”
“As we look ahead to a future built on ARM, our priority is to continue to deliver on our business strategy, enable partners with the solutions they need through further investment in our roadmaps and engineering talent, and together with our ecosystem redefine the future of computing,” Mr Rene added.
AYANEO has announced the Air and Neo 2 handheld gaming consoles. While the AYANEO Air is the first Windows-powered handheld console with an OLED screen while the AYANEO 2 comes powered by the AMD Ryzen 6800U chipset.
The AYANEO Air is projected as the first Windows Handheld device with an OLED screen. It features an X-axis linear motor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB-C port, and a microSD slot. The AYA Neo Air also has RGB rocker lighting and speaker openings at both sides of the device. The AYA Neo Air bears a close semblance to the Nintendo Switch Lite but is powerful enough to square up with the Steam Deck. The AYA Neo Air is already available for booking.
The AYANEO 2021 and AYANEO Next are two of the more expensive handhelds already released by the brand. The AYANEO Air handheld console is a pretty portable version of its predecessors. AYANEO could be targeting a vibrant segment of the untapped gaming market with the release of the affordable AYANEO Air.
The Air has a 5.5-inch screen and an AMD Ryzen 6800U processor- a first for a handheld gaming console. While there are lots of details yet to be known about the device, it is expected to enter the market by the year’s end. The externals of the AYA Neo Air could indicate an ergonomic design.
There are speculations that the AYANEO Air could be priced around $500, but that could be a tough sell in the highly saturated handheld market. It is however possible that the impressive features in the Air could drive its demand.
Previously Honor has teased that the company will bring Magic OS, its in-house developed desktop user interface over to Windows. Dubbed as MagicOS for Windows, this new user interface features a cleaner look, improved battery endurance and seamless integration for upcoming Honor notebooks and Honor smartphones.
And it seems that the project is bearing fruit soon, as the brand has officially announced that the company will be announcing the Honor Magicbook 14 2022, the first Honor laptop to feature MagicOS for Windows, in China on May 16th (Monday) at 2:30 pm Beijing Time (UTC +8).
Honor Magicbook 14 Launch Date Announcement. Source: Weibo
The company officially announced the launch date of the Honor Magicbook 14 2022 on its official Chinese social media account on Weibo. Honor explicitly teased that the device will be featuring exceptional endurance, as from the marketing, the company claims that the Honor Magicbook 14 has up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge, which is quite bold considering the only other company that claims 20 hours of battery life is Apple with their M1 powered Macbooks.
This exceptional battery performance Honor claims to be the work of its new MagicOS for Windows which includes a new feature called “OS Turbo”. Under the assistance of OS Turbo, Honor notebooks are now better optimised for power efficiency. The company claims that the latest Honor Magicbook 14 2022 can reduce power consumption by up to 2X% with the optimisation features of OS Turbo.
As for the hardware packing under the Honor Magicbook 14 2022, ITHome reports that the Honor Magicbook 14 2022 will be sporting Intel’s latest 12th Gen Core i5 and i7 processors, with an optional dedicated graphics card from Nvidia which could be either the Nvidia MX550 GPU or the Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU depending on your preferred setup during checkout.
For more details on the Honor Magicbook 14 2022, stay tuned for Gizmochina’s coverage on the device on May 16th!
A recent report revealed that Motorola is working on a new Razr clamshell with the “Maven” codename. The report also carried the first live shots of the device and revealed some of its key specifications. However, it did not mention anything about the screen size of the display. Now, display analyst Ross Young has revealed that the upcoming Razr will be blessed with larger displays.
Young claimed that the next Motorola Razr will have a 6.7-inch foldable screen instead of the 6.2-inch display, which was made available on the predecessor, the Razr 5G. It appears that the company will also be increasing the size of the cover display.
Motorola Razr (Maven) live shot by 91mobiles
The Razr 5G featured a 2.7-inch external display, but the next Razr is likely to sport a large 3-inch cover display. Both screens will be built by CSOT (China Star Optoelectronics). Leaked information that surfaced in January claimed that the internal display of the phone will carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate, a Full HD+ resolution, and a 20:9 aspect ratio.
The device is expected to arrive with a 32-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel main camera and a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens. The latter may also function as a macro snapper. It may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. It is rumored to houe a 2,800mAh battery, but there is no word on its fast-charging capabilities.
The Maven model is likely to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. however, Motorola may release another variant featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus SoC. Motorola is likely to announce its Razr clamshell by late July or early August in China. It is also expected to release in global markets. It may come in two colors: Quartz Black and Tranquil Blue.’
The Honor Play 30 went official quietly last week. However, the company did not confirm its pricing. Starting from today, the handset is now up for pre-orders in the home market. The pricing of the device has also been confirmed.
Honor Play 30 5G price
The Honor Play 30 is available for 1,099 Yuan (~$162) in China. It comes in four colorways like Magic Night Black, Aurora blue, Titanium Silver, and Dawn Gold. it is unclear whether the company has any plans to release it outside China.
Honor 30 Play 5G
Honor Play 30 5G specifications and features
The Honor Play 30 5G features a 6.5-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a pixel density of 269ppi. it is powered by a Snapdragon 480+ 5G SoC It has 4 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The device is equipped with a microSD card slot for additional storage.
The display notch houses the 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The device’s rear shell features a square-shaped camera module with a 13-megapixel sensor and a diagonally arranged LED flash.
The device is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, but it only supports 10W charging. It is preloaded with the Android 11 operating system and Magic UI 5.0 on top. Dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack are other features available on the device.
The Honor Play 30 5G is positioned lower than the Play 30 5G Plus, which was announced in December 2021. It offered specs like a 6.74-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 700, 13-megapixel dual cameras, a 5-megapixel front camera, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging.
Last week saw the arrival of the first images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. The CAD renders revealed that its design will be similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 3, but it will be a shorter and wider device. It was found that the device would sport a designed camera unit with protruding cameras. Now, a fresh leak has revealed the camera configurations o the Z Fold 4.
According to reliable tipster Ice Universe, the triple camera unit of the Z Fold 4 will have a 50-megapixel primary camera. It will be accompanied by a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x zoom.
It appears that the Z Fold 4 may inherit the main and ultrawide snappers from the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus. The tipster claimed that it would come with the best 3x zoom camera ever seen on a Samsung phone. The leak suggests that the Z Fold 4 will offer an improved photography experience.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 render by OnLeaks / Smartprix
Coming to the other specs, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is expected a 6.2-inch cover display and a 7.6-inch internal display. Both displays are said to be shorter and wider than the previous generation. The internal display will have an in-screen camera, but its configuration is yet to be revealed. Also, there is no information on the front camera of the device. It remains to be seen to whether it will get the same 10-megapixel front camera and a 4-megapixel under-display camera.
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