Acer, the Taiwanese multinational hardware and electronics corporation best known for its laptop has launched the new ConceptD 3 Ezel Designer Book, a convertible laptop in China with a price tag of 10,999 yuan (approximately US$1700). The device arrives with the same moniker as the previous generation launched back in July 2020 but with a few upgrades.
According to a report by ITHome, the convertible ConceptD 3 Ezel notebook was launched earlier today by Acer. The notebook features a minimalist look with a 360-degree Ezel hinge design. The notebook is aimed at graphic designers and artists and therefore features a dockable stylus pen with AES and ERM technology.
Coming to its specifications, the ConceptD 3 Ezel offers a 14-inch 1080p IPS display with 100% Adobe RGB coverage Pantone certification, and touch support. Additionally, the display has is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. Under the hood, the ConceptD 3 has an Intel Tiger Lake Core i7-11800H processor coupled with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050Ti graphics card. The notebook is offered with up to 16GB DDR4 SDRAM and up to 1TB of PCIe solid-state drive.
Additionally, the device offers an HD webcam, two USB 3.2 Type-A slots, SD 7.0 Card reader, Audio Combo Jack, HDMI 2.0 support, Thunderbolt 4, and a Mini DisplayPort 1.4.
For now, the Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel carrying the i7-11800H processor and the RTX 3050Ti have only launched in China, and no word has come from Acer regarding its release in other regions. The ConceptD 3 Ezel Designer Book comes with a white color theme and is available in China for 10,999 yuan (approximately US$1700).
Speaking of the OPPO Reno series, it’s pretty easy to associate it with words like ‘fashion, young and camera experience’. A few days ago, the latest model of the lineup, the Reno 7 series, was officially released with significant upgrades in terms of appearance and imaging capability. Today, we are going to go deeper into the OPPO Reno 7 Pro and show you what real upgrades it gets.
The Reno 7 Pro is really impressive with a whole new look featuring a flat and sharp design. Inspired by the recent Apple design, there are not a lot of curved details on the Reno 7 Series. And meanwhile, it’s especially slim and lightweight, although it comes with a polished metal frame.
The Pro model has a thickness of 7.45mm and a weight of 180g, which is quite a surprise considering that the iPhone 13 Pro features a smaller display but weighs more. On the other hand, due to the bigger 6.55-inch display, the Reno Pro brings a quite different hands-on feeling than most models did before. Probably for those who are used to curved backs, it could be a bit uncomfortable when holding it for a while.
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There are three colors for options, Morning Gold, Starry-night black, and Star Rain Wish. Well, the color names sound a bit strange. But indeed, they are named so for a reason. Let’s look at the Star-rain variant in our hands.
On the back, the model applies a new process to simulate a new gradient texture of star rain. The brand claims that they leave 1.2million fine traces on the back cover and make it like a meteor shower across the night sky. Meanwhile, the new process also brings much better scratch and fingerprint resistance. But as this process is too delicate, the back feels a bit slippery.
The new design also includes a new triple-camera setup, adopting a module that is divided between a glossy part and a slightly raised knurled part for the primary sensor. The other two sensors are an 8MP ultra-wide one and another 2MP macro sensor. And surrounding the camera module, you would find an interesting detail: the protrusion under the rear camera is used to include a notification LED ring light.
Let’s move to the front face. The optimized narrow bezel on the phone is a pleasant surprise, with a fantastic screen-to-body ratio of 92.8%, which brings an even more stunning visual experience when looking at the display. The AMOLED 90Hz hole-punched display has the touch sampling at 180Hz with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. For display quality, it’s not exactly a top option at the price range, but thanks to the super-narrow bezels, it still has a pretty good visual experience and good support for HDR content.
Reno7 Pro Review: Performance & Gaming
The Reno 7 Pro is powered by the MTK Dimensity 1200-Max, which varies from the standard model, featuring the Snapdragon 778G. According to the results we got from the benchmarks, it’s obvious that the MTK chipset can deliver performance that almost equals to Snapdragon 870.
Compared to the standard Reno 7, the Pro boasts upgraded 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, stereo speakers, and an X-Axis vibration motor. And all these upgraded features greatly improve its gaming performance and experience. Another surprise for gamers is the pre-installed gaming assistant software. With the software, actions like keeping games running in the background and turning on Pro Gamer mode for best performance now are available on the Reno 7 Pro, even though it’s not designed as a gaming phone.
In the actual gaming test, the game PUBG mobile didn’t put any pressure on it, and the frame rate was stably kept at 60fps; while in another game, Genshin Impact, the phone seems to apply a more conservative strategy to maintain a stable running state but relatively lock it under 50fps. But eventually, the average frame rate of 50.1fps is not so bad.
In another game, the Nimian Legends, the game’s running experienced much more fluctuations and the frame rate eventually reached 41.7fps.
OPPO Reno7 Pro Review: Cameras
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The triple-camera module is another big selling point for the Reno 7 series. Let’s check some samples shot on the Reno 7 Pro. The images shot on the 50MP Sony IMX766 are pretty decent with great dynamic range. Even when taking pictures facing the sun, the exposure was still excellent with great shadow detail. The colors are pretty close to what we actually saw in real life. And it also does a great job of solving the purple fringing issue.
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And under portrait mode, the images shot on the main camera also present a wonderful bokeh effect, naturally simulating the light spots with different apertures.
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As for the wide-angle camera, the images are not as surprising as what we got on the main camera. Due to the limit of 8MP resolution, the samples do not look very sharp. And the dynamic range is not as impressive as the main camera offers. Sometimes it might lose control over the exposure for brightness.
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As we move to night shooting, we found that the night mode on the Reno 7 Pro works pretty well. No matter for the main camera or the wide-angle sensor, it greatly improved the overall brightness and reserved much more detail for night shooting.
Especially for the main camera, the restoration of the night scenes looks pretty natural with better pureness. As for the wide-angle sensor, no doubt the improvement is more visible and effective.
Speaking of the front camera, the AI algorithm tends to offer beauty effects for portrait shooting even when there’s no retouch being activated. In addition, it also has wide options of Makeup and filters for users. Well, it’s probably more attractive and useful for female users.
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The third sensor is a macro sensor for extremely close shooting. But we didn’t really find anything special from other macro sensors. So just check the samples here for yourself.
OPPO Reno7 Pro Review: Battery
The combination of a 4500mAh battery and 65W fast charge also provided great power support for the Reno 7 Pro. With the included 65W charger, it could charge back to 50% of power within just 15 mins and be fully charged in just 35 mins. And here’s a simple battery life test we did on the Reno 7 Pro. At least from the results, it performed pretty well.
And by the way, the color 12 OS run on the Reno 7 Pro looks pretty nice. And during our time with the device, it offered a pretty smooth experience with the 90Hz display, though we still want to complain about the lack of a 120Hz option.
So that’s it. It’s hard to define the Reno 7 Pro as a flagship model or a flagship killer. To some extent, it did create a category for those who focus more on good design, premium built, and a delightful camera experience. But on the other hand, you’ll also find obvious drawbacks of this phone, such as the not very premium display and the relatively high pricing.
So we wonder whether the 7 Pro will continue the success of the series in the market?
Garmin released its battery champions the Venu 2 and Venu 2S GPS earlier in April this year, touting 10-11 days of smartwatch battery life for the duo. However, as we inch towards the end of 2021, leaks of its stronger sibling, the Venu 2 Plus, have emerged from popular leakster, Evleaks.
From the leaks, we can see that Garmin went for a circular watch face design, with 3 buttons on the side, instead of the usual 2 buttons or a rotating crown like the Apple Watch Series 7. The extra button may be used as an extra function key, as most smartwatches only have 2 basic controls, the home buttons, and the back button.
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It also borrows a design cue, a ragged bezel for extra grip, from its competitor, the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic. It is not yet known whether the bezel is rotatable or not, so we have to wait for the official release of the Venu 2 Plus.
The leaks also show that the Garmin Venu 2 Plus is using a 43mm stainless steel construction for its body, unspecified Gorilla Glass for strong and resistant display protection, as well as 50M water resistance. The Venu 2 Plus supports 20mm swappable watch bands, like its competitor, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.
Another highlight of the Garmin Venu 2 Plus is its support for “music”. The back cover of the Venu 2 Plus surprisingly has “music” ingrained as a highlighting feature, which may signify better speakers on the Venu 2 Plus compared to its peers in the smartwatch industry. It can save the hassle of using 2 devices for athletes who enjoy listening to music when working out, as you now only need one smartwatch to satisfy your needs.
Another useful feature of the Venu 2 Plus is the inclusion of GPS and multi-GNSS technology for accurate step-tracking as well as navigation for users, which is great for those who are into jogging or biking.
Garmin has not revealed any information of when it will release the Venu 2 Plus yet but speculations reveal that it may be released in Q1 2022.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S-series flagships, which are expected to launch in February next year, have been plagued with leaks and rumors, whether it be specification leaks or its sightings on Samsung’s official website. Now, new leaks have surfaced of its top-end model, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, showcasing its rear styling and design profile.
The know tipster Roland Quandt took to Twitter to share his latest findings which feature standing pictures of the Galaxy S22 Ultra with a clear back cover on. The leak has been claimed to come from the UK retail chain.
The renders showcase a rectangular design with slightly curved edges which goes along with the earlier render leaks of the device. However, one difference can be observed in the camera module of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which was previously shown to have an almost non-existent camera bump with the lenses protruding from its body. Now, going by the new reveals, it appears that the phone will indeed feature a camera bump which can be observed by the camera module cut out of the clear view cover. The render also reveals that the phone will house a quad-camera setup along with a laser autofocus sensor and an LED flash.
The tipster also revealed the design of the upcoming stylus for the Galaxy S22 Ultra which appears to be quite similar to the current-gen stylus on the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Previous leaks have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is set to launch in February 2022 and features a 6.8-inch screen with a quad 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP rear camera setup. The device will have the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under its hood but might even come with Samsung’s own Exynos 2200 SoC. The phone is rumored to come with two RAM configurations of 12GB paired with 128/256GB storage and 16GB paired with 512GB.
The device is said to come in Dark Red, Black, and White color options, but some reports have also pointed to a new Green color option. As for the pricing, if the reports are to be believed, the Galaxy S22 series could have a starting price of $799.
Chinese automobile giant BYD recently teamed up with British bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL) to commence the production of electric buses. The joint venture company has now announced that the first batch of the buses known as BYD ADL Enviro200EV XLB ultra-long pure electric buses have been fully assembled locally in New Zealand. The buses are billed to be handed over to New Zealand bus operator Howick & Eastern Transdev for operation in no distant time
The BYD ADL Enviro200EV XLB ultra-long pure electric bus combines BYD lithium iron phosphate battery technology, power chassis technology, as well as ADL and Kiwi Bus Builders professional passenger car customization technology. Apart from the chassis, all other components fitted on the bus are said to have been supplied by BYD.
The electric bus has a length of 12.6 meters, enough to accommodate up to 75 passengers. It equally comes with a full battery cruising range of 300 kilometers, which can meet the needs of daily operations.
Kiwi Bus Builders’ general manager expressed the firm’s admiration at being able to complete the electric vehicle assembly. He noted that the manufacturing process had provided his company with a clear understanding of how to manufacture electric buses in batches to achieve the government’s zero-emissions goal.
At present, BYD has got customers in many countries including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, India, etc. in the Asia-Pacific region. Globally, BYD’s business has spread to more than 300 cities in more than 50 countries and regions.
Hyundai is making progress in its choice of new mobility products encapsulated by the MobED mobility platform. The MobED is a four-wheeled robot that is designed to carry everyday loads and it has a top speed of 30km/h. The Hyundai MobED concept was first announced during CES in January this year and the company has now released a press statement outlining some details of the new four-wheeled robot. The MobED is designed to carry everyday parcels and also it can carry humans.
The MobED has a dimension of 67x60cm, with four independently controlled 12-inch pneumatic tires and a solid suspension system. The suspension system of the MobED accommodates the tilting of the central platform in any direction. This helps the MobED to keep goods level while navigating through angular surfaces like a ramp or slope. Hyundai is conceptualizing some innovative applications of the MobED vehicle.
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The South Korean automaker hints that the robot could be used as a personal caddy and several industrial applications. Indeed, Hyundai plans to sell the MobED to industrial partners who may then adapt it to their specific mobility needs. It can also be scaled up for use as a mobility device for the elderly or physically challenged, as well as a stroller or leisure vehicle.
The MobED has a battery life of 4 hours although several important details about the actual mobility mechanism deployed in the robot are still lacking. The pricing and release date for the MobED is yet to be released by Hyundai.
LG has unveiled the UltraFine OLED Pro 4K monitors for 2022 and it will include a 27-inch monitor in addition to the 31.5-inch model. The 2021 model which is available in a sole 31.5-inch model is priced at $3,999. Although there’s no word yet on the pricing of the two new monitors, they are expected to start shipping from January 2022. It is speculated that the 27-inch model could be priced below $4,000 which is bound to be attractable to a segment of the market.
The LG Pro 4K OLED monitors are not primed for gaming applications due to their lower display refresh rates of 60Hz, although not explicitly stated yet. If the 60Hz display refresh rate is retained, it will also be a bit tasking to use these screens for watching movies or TV. The LG Pro OLED monitors are not designed for use in daytime lit environments or content that involves fast-moving screen activity.
One of the key talking points of the LG Pro OLED monitors is that they retain the original looks while editing videos or photos. They also have detachable self-calibration sensors and monitor hoods. The LG Calibration Studio software can be used to adjust the settings of the monitor. These models are coming just a few months after the first shipments of the 2021 model in September 2021.
Following news of delays and even cancellation, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is now finally almost upon us, with rumors setting a January 5 release date. Fans waiting to purchase the device for months will be happy to know that the phone will likely be shipping with Android 12 – something that wouldn’t have been possible had supply constraints not delayed its release.
The phone has been extensively leaked over the past couple of months, leaving almost nothing unknown about it anymore. But the final blow for leaks was delivered by another one from yesterday that revealed not only its complete specifications down to the minutest detail but also the pricing of all of the variants.
Now the pricing of the Galaxy S21 FE has been doing rounds for a while now, although it did seem a bit far-fetched considering the base variant had been priced at EUR 920, which puts it in the top-of-the-line flagship league.
The updated pricing, on the other hand, that comes from WinFuture.de (via PhoneArena) lists the price of the base variant as a more reasonable $749. Mind you, this is still higher than the Galaxy S20 FE’s price of $699 but it could be possible that Samsung will revise it at launch.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE pricing:
749 USD/EUR for the 6GB/128GB version
819 USD/EUR for the 8GB/256GB version
The leak also confirms the 6.4-inch screen size of the phone and sets its dimensions at 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9mm, which should feel noticeably more comfy in hand when compared to the Galaxy S20 FE’s 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4mm dimensions. Apart from this, the S21 FE has also been unofficially confirmed to feature much slimmer bezels than its predecessor – yet another contributing factor for its more compact design.
Last but not the least, the complete camera specifications of the Galaxy S21 FE have been revealed and they have been given in a neat little table below:
Source: PhoneArena
For remaining specifications, head over to our past coverage.
Huawei is seeking a level playing field to be a part of the Digital India initiative and is urging the local government for an open policy, which would also allow it to enter India’s 5G networking infrastructure.
According to an Economic Times report, the Chinese tech giant’s India CEO, David Li, has asked the Indian government to have an “open policy” to welcome global telecom based firms. The executive stated that “I believe India should have a more open policy and should also welcome all the global players to contribute in this journey. This global collaboration will not only give a faster 5G deployment, more cost effective, faster roll-out and higher efficiency, and also will bring more user cases and good experience to make this 5G journey more proactive.”
As of right now, the telecom equipment maker has already setup 4G networks for Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, two telecom service providers that operate in India. But despite its presence in the region, the company’s equipment is being slowly replaced by other rival vendors as the country moves towards 5G networking standards. But while 5G trials are already under way, Huawei and ZTE have been left out.
Thus, the Huawei India CEO said that “We also have a very huge incumbent network. Network is more like an asset to society as well as the responsibility and also moving forward I believe, we have a deep understanding of Indians towards challenges in terms of digitization and digital transformation. So, we definitely can play a very important role and we can contribute a lot to India. In this regard, we are seeking a level playing field for the Indian market.”
For those unaware, telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are currently testing 5G trials in India with their equipment suppliers like Nokia and Ericsson. The government is seeking to begin commercial 5G roll out by the second quarter of next year.
After its release earlier this month, Motorola’s Edge X30 became the first smartphone to arrive carrying Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Soc. Now, the device receives its first system update which brings along multiple bug fixes, software updates, and optimizations.
According to an ITHome report, the update has the version number SOSC32.16-29-12 and carries the latest December Android security patch. The update also brings newer versions of multiple software, including Mobile Manager, Moto App, Moto Display, Moto Wallet, Moto Personalization, Dolby Atmos, Device Help, Clock, Health Check, Real-time Subtitles, Voice Recorder, Phone, Message, Moto Game, Moto Camera, Moto Gallery. In addition to that, the update also brings optimization changes and multiple bug fixes, which are mentioned below.
Moto Edge X30 optimization changes and bug fixes
Optimized the touch experience
Optimized fingerprint experience
Optimized screen recording experience
Optimized charging performance
Optimized Bluetooth performance
Fixed some detailed problems and optimized system stability
Updated baseband
Optimized 5G network performance
Fixed some details and optimized network communication experience
Updated the application drawer to support full-screen viewing
Updated the display mode to bring a new interface
Optimized automatic recognition of external screens and increased resolution support
Fixed some details and optimized the connection experience
Optimized camera performance
Optimized the wide-angle night scene effect
Optimized the night scene effect of the main camera
Optimized the front automatic night scene effect
Optimized low light effect in auto mode
Fixed some detailed problems and optimized the camera imaging effect
Integrated Qualcomm optimization patches
Optimized gaming performance experience
Fixed some details and optimized the gaming experience
This software update with version number SOSC32.16-29-12 was released earlier today and will be available for Moto Edge X30 owners via OTA update.
If you are curious about the new Motorola flagship’s performance then stay tuned for an upcoming in-depth review of the Edge X30.
During the OPPO INNO Day 2021, the company had revealed a number of new technologies it had been working on. This includes its first commercial foldable smartphone, the Find N, its Air Glass, and even its first NPU imaging chip as well. Now, a new patent has revealed that the company might be working on a new futuristic device as well that features an interesting design.
According to a LetsGoDigitalreport, the Chinese smartphone maker had filed a patent with the CNIPA (China National International Property Administration), which got published earlier this week and was also spotted in the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) database as well. This patent arrived with a description for the handset and dozens of design sketches as well. Looking at these images, we can see that the smartphone has quite a unique design and could possibly be an upcoming Find X4 series model.
It features dual displays, with a primary screen on the front and a smaller secondary panel on the rear. This smaller display features a squarish design and is situated next to the rear quad camera module, which also has a square shape. On the other hand, the front display is notable as well, since it offers a panel that is curved on all four edges. In other words, no bezel appears to be visible when looking at the device from the front.
Another notable aspect of the front display is the inclusion of an under display camera. Meaning, Oppo might debut the latest under screen camera technology with the Find X4 series. With the display also being rounded on all four sides, the edges will have quite a thin frame, which will also house the usual volume rockers and power button. Keep in mind that this is still just a patent and we have no confirmation that this actually is a Find X4 series model. So take this report with a pinch of salt.
Lenovo has introduced three large-format displays, namely ThinkVision T65, ThinkVision T75, and ThinkVision T86, ahead of CES 2022. They are designed to be used in collaborative workspaces such as offices and schools.
Bright 4K displays, integrated whiteboard software with a comfortable writing experience, built-in speakers, microphones, and a modular webcam for smarter video conferencing are standard across the lineup.
The three ThinkVision models come with more or less similar specifications and connectivity options, with the main differentiating factor between them being the screen sizes. Just as their name implies, the ThinkVision T65, T75, and T86 come with 65-inch, 75-inch, and 86-inch screens, respectively.
Apart from this, all of them offer 4K resolution with a refresh rate of 60Hz, HDR10 support, 85% NTSC coverage, and a peak brightness of 400nits. There are subtle differences in contrast ratios though where the ThinkVision T65 and T75 use IPS panels with a 1200:1 contrast ratio while the ThinkVision T86 uses a VA panel with a 4000:1 contrast ratio.
For audio, you get dual 15W speakers and 8-array microphones. The displays even come with a 4K AI-enhanced webcam with a 122-degree field of view and 4x digital zoom.
Under the hood, the ThinkVision LFDs pack quad-core Cortex-A73 processors paired with Mali-G52 MC2 for graphics. The chipset is supported by 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Connectivity features include 2x RJ45 Ethernet, serial port, dual-band 2×2 Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0. These are joined by a variety of HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, and USB ports.
The ThinkVision models will be available from June 2022. From these, the ThinkVision T65 is priced €2,999, ThinkVision T75 is priced €3,999, and ThinkVision T86 is priced at €6,999.
OPPO and vivo have taken the first and second spots, respectively, in an Indonesian smartphone market that saw a 12.4% YoY decline in shipments. The decline was due to supply constraints and Xiaomi seemed to have been hit the hardest, dipping to the third spot as a result.
The data concerns the third quarter of 2021 and comes from the latest IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, also revealing that only 9.2 million units were shipped in the country in the quarter. The second wave of COVID-19 peaked in July 2021, which resulted in stricter lockdown regulations that lasted for a significant part of 3Q21, and in turn, affected offline sales.
While restrictions have begun to ease since September, supply shortages will continue to impact smartphone production and sales indefinitely. 4G smartphones will also be growing more scarce as OEMs focus more on their 5G offerings. With a dwindling supply, such smartphones will also be growing more expensive.
In 3Q21, more 5G models were released, bringing the total share of 5G to 7%, up from 6% in the previous quarter. As OEMs strive to bring affordable 5G smartphones to market, the average selling price (ASP) of 5G smartphones fell by 27% QoQ to $418 in 3Q21.
Moving on to the companies themselves, OPPO is now king of the hill as stated above, having kept a relatively steady inventory despite the supply shortages. It was still the leader in the low-end segment (US$ 100 < US$ 200), which accounted for the majority of its shipments. It is followed by vivo that managed to climb to the second spot thanks to its growth in offline sales. The company was also aided by its Y series in the low-end segment.
Things did not look too rosy for Xiaomi during Q3 2021 though as it dropped to the third position following two consecutive quarters of strong growth, facing significant constraints in terms of supply. Despite this, the company stood leader of the mid-range segment ($200 – $400).
Samsung stood fourth in the Indonesian smartphone market with a share almost equal to that of Xiaomi now, that is, a little above 15%. It is trailed by realme with a relatively flatter and more stable growth curve.
Foldables are now commonplace in the public eye. They are now more mainstream than ever before, and everyone is itching to get their hands on one. Therefore, it is no surprise that every phone manufacturer is rushing in to launch their first-ever foldable, with Oppo just announcing its Oppo Find N this week.
Although the current global foldable market is only dominated by Samsung, the Chinese foldable market tells a different story and notably has two major phone manufacturers on the battlefield, Huawei and Samsung, with Huawei holding 64.0% of the foldable market in China, more than 50%!
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A report published on 17 December by iResearch China revealed that throughout 2021, Huawei has amassed a market share of 64% in the Chinese foldable market. Huawei has even surpassed the peak when it was dominating in the Chinese conventional smartphone market during yesteryears, prior to the US sanctions.
iResearch China has also revealed that there has been a growing demand for clamshell foldables, in line with Huawei’s announcement about the Huawei P50 Pocket at its Huawei Winter Flagship Keynote event on 23 December 2021. When choosing the best clamshell foldable to buy, consumers responded that their main priority is the specs and features of the foldable, while the runner-up is the fashionable design and feel of the foldable.
On the other fence, when choosing the best open book type foldable to buy, iResearch China reveals that consumers focus more on the specs and features, as well as the reputation of the brand they are buying from.
It cannot be disputed that one of the key attractive selling points of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 was its trendy pastel coloured design and that its fashionable design was one thing it had over its sibling, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. Although Huawei already has its Huawei Mate X2, its flagship open book type foldable, they also want to recreate the success of the Z Flip3 with their first-ever clamshell flagship foldable next week with the Huawei P50 Pocket. The Huawei P50 Pocket will be announced on Wednesday, 23 December.
Samsung is the only Android OEM other than Huawei to be known for longer software support. At times, both these companies exceed expectations by rolling out updates for devices that have reached their end of support. This phenomenon is happening for the second time for the almost 5-year-old Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.
Samsung dropped software support for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ in May 2021. Despite that, the phones received September 2021 security update a few months later.
Now, three months from that, the handsets have started receiving November 2021 security update, reports SamMobile. The latest system update for the smartphones arrives with firmware version G95xFXXUCDUK1.
As of now, the fresh software release is only live in France. But it should make its way to other markets in the coming days.
Samsung debuted the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ with Android 7.0 Nougat. They were updated to Android 8.x Oreo and Android 9.0 Pie.
Since the South Korean tech giant did not have the 3 Android updates policy back then, users of the handsets couldn’t enjoy Android 10 on them. But at least, their phones are being showered with more security updates than they are eligible for.
If you are an owner of a Galaxy S8 or a Galaxy S8+, then do share your experience with Samsung’s software support in the comment section below.
OnePlus Buds Pro Global version which generally retails for $150 is now available for as low as $109.99 only at AliExpress. The Chinese version of the earbuds comes at an even lower cost of $89.99 only.
OnePlus Buds Pro features a smart adaptive noise cancellation technology that helps you enjoy pure silence whenever you need it. With 40dB peak noise-canceling, this earbud adapts to your ambient sound environment giving you an immersive audio experience. Also with the transparency mode, you can easily step out into the traffic or order your favorite coffee without having the need to remove your earbuds.
OnePlus Buds Pro gives you crystal clear calls thanks to its triple ENC microphones and AI-powered noise-reducing algorithms. Also with OnePlus Audio ID, you can now personalize your hearing experience to your liking. The earbuds come with 11mm dynamic drivers which are fine-tuned to give you deep and rich bass and with the latest Bluetooth v5.2 you get a seamless and stable connection with ultra-low latency.
OnePlus Buds Pro is IP55 certified water and sweat-resistant and gives you 7 hours of playback on a single charge and 38 hours with the case. It also supports a warp charge that gives you 10 hours of playback with just 10 mins of charging.
Generally retailing for $150, you can now buy the OnePlus Buds Pro Global version for as low as $109.99 only at AliExpress. This is a limited-time offer.
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iQOO very recently announced that the iQOO Neo5 SE will be launching on December 20th in China, and ahead of the release, new details about the phone are continually popping up.
The latest piece of information comes from industry insider Digital Chat Station who today broke the news that the iQOO Neo5 SE will be equipped with the Snapdragon 870 processor, a (likely LCD) display with a 144Hz refresh rate, and a triple 50MP rear camera setup.
Further, the tipster revealed that the phone will support 55W fast charging and that its box will include a 66W charging brick. As for the price, it is expected to be in the 2,000 Yuan realm, which is around $310.
iQOO had earlier today released a teaser video for the iQOO Neo5 SE revealing the complete design. Its display will feature a centrally positioned punch-hole. The right edge of the smartphone has a volume controller, underneath which is a power button, which appears to also hold a fingerprint sensor.
For photography, there is a triple camera unit with a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The device will be coming in three colors, namely white, dark blue, and blue gradient.
Along with it, the iQOO Neo5S equipped with the Snapdragon 888 processor will also be launched. Both phones are expected to offer OriginOS Ocean UI out-of-the-box.
With the year coming to an end, Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its next generation of flagship smartphone lineup. Now, a new leak has revealed some key details regarding the display of its top end Xiaomi 12 Ultra model.
The news arrives from known tipster @数码闲聊站 on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). Apparently, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will feature a display that is around 6.5 to 6.6 inches and has a 2K resolution. We can expect the size of the display to be identical between the regular Ultra and the Ultra Enhanced Edition as well. This is noticeably smaller that the previous generation Mi 11 Ultra‘s 6.81 inch display. Although, it could be a change to make the Ultra models more handy and easier to use with one hand.
As per our previous report, the Xiaomi 12 Pro might feature an under display camera on its 6.6 inch display. In other words, the difference between the Pro and Ultra model will not be in the display department. We had even gotten our hands on the 12 Pro variant’s screen protector, which we had compared to the Mi 11. Apart from sharing details of upcoming smartphones from the Chinese tech giant, the tipster also added that new Redmi models will also be featuring smaller displays next year.
Realme GT Neo 2 features a 6.62” 120Hz Samsung E4 AMOLED FHD+ display and is powered by the Snapdragon 870 Octa-Core processor. The smartphone comes with 8GB / 12GB RAM and 128GB / 256GB storage.
On the back, you have a triple camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. And for your selfies, you can find a 16MP camera in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, Realme GT Neo 2 supports 65W SuperDart Flash charging. It runs on the Android 11 based Realme UI 2 and comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner.
Fitted with dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos game support, Realme GT Neo 2, comes with a dedicated GT mode that offers leapfrog performance while gaming with enhanced image quality, 4D in-game vibrations, faster loading times, dynamic sound effects, and more.
Generally retailing for $450, you can now buy Realme GT Neo 2 for $390.40 only at AliExpress. This price is applicable to the 8GB + 128GB Black and Blue color variant. This is a limited-time offer.
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2022 seems to be the year of the foldables, just as realme’s Xu Qi had earlier predicted. The market that has been completely dominated by Samsung until now is beginning to heat up firstly with the release of the OPPO Find N and now the soon-to-launch Huawei P50 Pocket.
A launch event will be held on December 23rd for the device where the curtains will also be lifted on some other products like the Huawei Watch D smartwatch with support for blood pressure monitoring. The Huawei P50 Pocket is likely the same device that has been doing rounds as the Huawei Mate V for a while now.
Design & Display
Display analyst and CEO of Display Supply China Consultants (DSCC) Ross Young recently revealed that the Huawei P50 Pocket is equipped with a large 6.85-inch foldable screen, which is a tiny bit larger than the one on the Galaxy Z Flip3. The primary display is complemented by a smaller, circular cover display on the outside of the phone, with a size of 1-inch. This one is positioned under the rear camera module, also with a circular design.
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But even with the usage of such a breakthrough piece of tech, Huawei hasn’t gone light on the design of the Huawei P50 Pocket and has undoubtedly made it quite the head-turner, with a golden body and a unique textured finish. Some images were shared yesterday by a fashion magazine, showing Chinese actress Guan Xiaotong endorsing the Huawei P50 Pocket. A use case of the outside display has also been demonstrated therein, showing the actress clicking a selfie using the rear camera.
Cameras on the Huawei P50 Pocket
Moving on to the cameras, a tipster had claimed that the P50 Pocket’s rear camera setup will include a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel snapper, and an 8-megapixel tertiary lens. The handset may carry support for 3x optical zoom.
Other Specifications
Apart from the above, there is barely anything known about the Huawei P50 Pocket in terms of specifications, although reports do suggest that the phone will be coming with support for 66W rapid charging. If true, it will be leaving the Galaxy Flip3’s 15W charging in the dust.
There is no information on the chipset and battery capacity of the P50 Pocket. The device is likely to arrive with support for 66W rapid charging. Apart from the gold variant, the P50 Pocket may also arrive in a blue edition. The leak claims that it will be priced lower than the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G. To recollect, the Samsung flip phone was introduced with a pricing of $999. As usual, readers are recommended the specs leak of the P50 Pocket with a grain of salt.
Colors & Expected Pricing
Apart from the gold coloring showcased in the images above, the Huawei P50 Pocket may also come in a blue edition and a white variant.
As for pricing, the phone is expected to be cheaper than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip3 that debuted with a price tag of $999. Offerings from Chinese companies are generally cheaper as it was seen with the OPPO Find N’s price of around $1,200, which is much lower than the Z Fold3’s launch price of $1,799.99.
That said, with just a few days left for launch, we should be getting further details about the stunning foldable phone through both official and unofficial channels.
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