A few weeks ago, Sony launched the Xperia PRO-I flagship smartphone that comes packed with an impressive set of camera technology and features. This new device from the company is now up for pre-sale in China.
The Sony Xperia PRO-I, which is priced at 10,999 yuan (approximately $1,723) can now be pre-ordered in China and will start shipping from 6th December.
The smartphone features a 6.5-inch 4K OLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
The device comes with three camera lenses, all of which are enhanced with ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating and a 3D iToF sensor. There’s a newly developed 24mm lens that adopts ZEISS Tessar Optics for delivering high-resolution images with less peripheral image distortion and more intense contrast and sharpness.
The 24mm lens is clubbed with two other sensors — a 12-megapixel 16mm f/2.2 ultrawide sensor and another 12-megapixel 50mm f/2.4 2x optical telephoto lens. It is touted to be the world’s first smartphone to come with a 1.0-type sensor with phase detection, packing an Exmor RS sensor with a 2.4µm pixel pitch for impressive low-light performance.
Sony claims the Xperia Pro-I to be the world’s first smartphone allowing users to shoot high-quality video in 4K 120fps and slow-motion video at up to 5x. There’s a monaural microphone next to the main camera for clear speech recording.
It supports the usual set of connectivity options, with support for 5G and Wi-Fi 6. The device runs the Android operating system and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with supports for 30W fast charging technology.
A few days ago, MediaTek announced its latest flagship smartphone chipset — Dimensity 9000 which is manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process and is set to compete against the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (aka Snapdragon 898).
However, there are reports about the Taiwan-based company working on an upper mid-range chipset — Dimensity 7000. Ahead of the official launch, some details of this new processor from MediaTek have leaked online.
As per the report from tipster Digital Chat Station, the MediaTek Dimensity 7000 supports 75W charging, placing the chipset between the Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 888 from its rival Qualcomm. It is expected to be based on ARM’s new V9 architecture which is also used in the Dimensity 9000 SoC.
The MediaTek Dimensity 7000 will be manufactured using TSMC’s 5nm process. This places the processor between Dimensity 1200 which is manufactured using a 6nm process and the newly announced Dimensity 9000 which is based on a 4nm process.
It is being claimed that the chipset has already entered the testing phase and if that’s true, then the official announcement of Dimensity 7000 should happen soon. But before that, we expect to get more details about this new chip through leaks as there’s still a lot of information about this upcoming processor that remains unknown.
OPPO has been working on its next-generation Reno-series smartphones, which have been leaked quite a few times in the past. Now, the Chinese company has officially confirmed that the Reno7 series smartphones will be launched in China on 25th November.
Unlike its predecessors, there won’t be a Pro+ model which seems to have been replaced by the Reno7 SE. If this turns out to be true, then we will be getting the Reno7 SE, Reno7, and Reno7 Pro smartphones later this week.
Based on the leaks and rumors so far, the Reno7 SE is expected to feature a 6.43-inch E3 AMOLED Full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, coupled with 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
It will have a triple-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B primary sensor, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 sensor, and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, there will be a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 snapper. The device is said to be powered by a 4,300mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.
The OPPO Reno7 will be featuring a 6.5-inch OLED FHD+ 90Hz screen and pack MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset. It will also have 8/12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128/256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.
In the camera department, the phone will have a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor, a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, the device features a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
On the other hand, the Reno7 Pro is said to have a 6.5-inch curved edge OLED display, offering Full HD+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to come equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 8/12 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256/512 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.
In the photography department, it will feature a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The device will have a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 sensor, a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B ultrawide lens, and a 13-megapixel Samsung S5K3M5 telephoto lens.
While the OPPO Reno7 series smartphones are getting launched in China this week, reports indicate that two models of the lineup — Reno7 and Reno7 Pro will get launched in the Indian market early next year, in the month of January.
Samsung has been rapidly expanding the list of devices eligible to receive the latest One UI 4 update based on the Android 12 operating system. After making the beta update available for newer flagship devices, it has also started rolling out a stable version.
Now, the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta is available for Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note20 users in the United States. However, do note that it is currently available for users with unlocked devices and not carrier-locked phones.
All the eligible users can log into the Samsung Members application and then tap on the One UI 4 beta enrollment button from the Notices page. After enrolling, the update should be available to download within a few minutes.
The One UI 4.0 from Samsung brings some interesting and exciting features to the functionality of the Android 12 operating system. The modifications and additions look to be over 60, ranging from the color themes to functions and refinements. The company has also added some privacy and security features, which gives its users greater control over application privileges, among others.
As for the stable version rollout, Samsung will be releasing the One UI 4 for the Galaxy S20 Plus, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and Galaxy S20 FE in January 2022. Other devices set to receive the update in the same month include Galaxy Note10 series, Galaxy Note20 series, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Fold, and the Galaxy Z Fold2. In February next year, the update will be released for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy A52 5G, and the Galaxy Tab S7/Tab S7+.
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To attach additional accessories like microphones, LED lights, handles, tripods, etc the cage comes with two cold shoe mounts and multiple 1/4″-20 anti-twist mounting points which can be used for both horizontal and vertical shooting. This makes it perfect for vlogging, live blogging, professional movie making, etc.
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Tecno is reportedly working on the launch of the Tecno Pova Neo smartphone. Fresh information reveals that the company could be also working on its first 5G phone called the Tecno Pova 5G. Key specifications as well as the renders of the device have now been revealed.
Tecno Pova 5G specifications and design
Tech Arena24 YouTuber has revealed that the Tecno Pova 5G has a 6.9-inch IPS LCD screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The official render of the device shows it will be sporting a punch-hole design.
Tecno Pova 5G
The first 5G phone from the brand will be driven by the Dimensity 900 chipset. It will offer users 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. The device is packed with a 6,000mAh battery that offers 18W fast charging.
There is no word on the front camera of the Pova 5G. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel triple camera unit, which is coupled with a quad-LED flash unit. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key, which is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. Shown above is the Aether Black edition of the device. It is likely that the Pova 5G will also come in other colors.
Tecno Pova 5G pricing and availability
The Tecno Pova 5G will be priced between $280 and $300. The device is expected to rival the likes of the Redmi Note 11T 5G in multiple markets including India. It may debut in the African markets in December.
So far, Tecno has launched two phones namely, Pova and Pova 2 under the Pova series in different markets. It appears that the next Pova series from the brand will be Tecno Pova Ne. The device is expected to debut soon in African markets. Ahead of the launch, the entire specs and renders of the device have now appeared.
Tecno Pova Neo design
The Tecno Nova Neo renders show that it will be arriving in three colors such as Obsidian Black, Geek Blue, and Powehi. Its front side features a waterdrop notch screen and its back panel has a dual-camera setup with quad-LED flash and a fingerprint scanner. The volume buttons and a power key are placed on its right edge.
Tecno Pova Neo
Tecno Pova Neo specifications
The Tecno Pova Noe is expected to arrive with a 6.82-inch display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. The device is likely to draw power from a 6,000mAh battery. There are some speculations that it may arrive with support for 18W charging.
The Helio P22 chipset may power the device with 4 GB of RAM. It may offer users with 64 GB of built-in storage. For selfies, it may offer an 8-megapixel front camera, and its back panel could be with a 13-megapixel dual-camera system.
Tecno Pova Neo pricing and availability
The Pova Neo is likely to be priced at KSH 16,500 (~$147). It is speculated that the phone may go official in December.
Last week, Motorola unveiled a slew of smartphones such as Moto G200, Moto G71, Moto G51, Moto G41, and Moto G31. A recent report claimed that the Lenovo-owned company will release the G71, G51, and G41 phones in India. Now, a tipster has claimed that the Moto G200 will be also released in the country.
According to tipster Debayan Roy, a new Motorola smartphone with Snapdragon 888+ is launching soon in India. He first claimed that this phone, which appears to be the Moto G200, will launch on Nov.30 in the country. Later, the tipster released another tweet stating that the India launch of the G200 has been delayed. Hence, it won’t be launching on Nov. 30.
He has now claimed that the Moto G200 will debut in India in the first or second week of December. It remains to be seen whether the phone will carry the G200 moniker or the Edge branding.
Moto G200
Moto G200 specifications and price
The Moto G200 has a 6.8-inch LCD FHD+ that offers a 144Hz refresh rate. It comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS. The Snapdragon 888+ chipset powers the Moto G200 with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The device comes with 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
The G200 has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It is priced at €449 (~$507; ~Rs 37,650) in Europe.
Vivo started to release devices with amazing selfie cameras and it is bringing them even to the global market. Earlier this year, the company launched the Vivo V21 5G coming with one of the best selfie cameras ever which includes OIS and a front-facing flash. Now, the Chinese giant came up with the first phone from the V23 series and it has another awesome selfie camera: we are talking about the Vivo V23e. While the Vivo V21 5G is a higher-end variant of the V21 series, the V23e is the entry-level model from the V23 lineup. So which one is better? This comparison between their specifications will hopefully let you find out.
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
50 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
44 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4050 mAh, fast charging 44W
4000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The designs of these handsets do not differ too much. If we look at the front panel, they are almost impossible to distinguish from each other. But the Vivo V21 5G has a higher screen to body ratio, as well as slightly smaller dimensions. On the rear side, the only important difference regards the camera module: on the Vivo V23e, the cameras are arranged vertically, while the Vivo V21 5G has a more similar placement to the latest iPhones, more square-shaped and with cameras sporting different dimensions. Both the phones are built with polycarbonate and they do not offer premium materials, but they are very thin and lightweight.
Display
Do not get fooled by the fact that Vivo V23e is a more recent model: the best display belongs to the Vivo V21 5G. It is equipped with an AMOLED display sporting a diagonal of 6.44 inches, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. The Vivo V23e has an AMOLED display as well, but its refresh rate is standard and you do not get certifications indicating that its image quality is improved. Vivo V21 5G and V23e come with Full HD+ resolutions and an in-display fingerprint reader. The display diagonal is the same but, as said above, the V21 5G has a higher screen to body ratio that means narrower bezels around the display.
Hardware/Software
These phones are both mid-rangers, but the best hardware setup is provided by the Vivo V21 5G. The Mediatek Dimensity 800U found on the V21 5G is actually superior to the Mediatek Helio G96 of the V23e in terms of CPU and GPU performance. Further, it supports the 5G connectivity, while the Helio G96 does not. The RAM goes up to 8 GB, but you can get more internal storage if you choose the Vivo V21 5G: up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 native storage which you can furtherly expand through a micro SD slot. Both the handsets run Android 11 out of the box, but the Vivo V23e comes with Funtouch OS 12 providing more features and renewed look, while the V21 5G is still based on Funtouch OS 11.1.
Camera
The rear cameras of these two devices are exactly the same: a 64 MP main sensor with an f/1.8 focal aperture, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera. But the Vivo V21 5G is able to provide a better photo quality because it has OIS improving the stabilization. The Vivo V23e has a more powerful dual-LED flash, but having OIS is a more important added value, even in low light conditions. The most important aspect of these phones is the selfie camera. With the Vivo V21 5G, you get a whopping 44 MP front camera with OIS and a front-facing dual-LED flash. The Vivo V23e has an even more interesting sensor with a 50 MP resolution, but it lacks OIS and front-facing LED flash. Despite being older, the Vivo V21 5G wins the selfie comparison.
Battery
The Vivo V23e has a slightly bigger battery with a capacity of 4050 mAh (against just 4000 mAh), but the Vivo V21 5G can still provide a longer battery life because its processor is built with a better 7 nm production process. On the other hand, the Vivo V23e has a faster charging technology with 44W power, but you still get a high speed while charging the Vivo V21 5G thanks to a power of 33W.
Vivo V23e vs Vivo V21 5G: Price
The starting prices of Vivo V23e and V21 5G in the Asian market roughly translate into €330/$370 at the actual change, but the V21 5G has a wider availability and is available with better street prices because it is older. That is the reason why the Vivo V21 5G wins the value for money comparison while still providing a superior hardware and camera department.
Electric vehicles manufacturer Tesla suffered a worldwide disruption of its app service that resulted in owners of Tesla cars being unable to connect to their vehicles via their apps. The seemed to be a brief app server outage, as the company was able to restore the functionality back within a short while.
The scale of the disruption is not yet known at this time, but it could be massive. The Tesla mobile application provides important support in the overall exciting experience in using the vehicles. Owners unlock and start their vehicles using their phones, as well as access lots of controls via the mobile app.
Even with the app disruption, Tesla owners could still control their cars via Bluetooth if the app was not disconnected. This implies that it is also important that owners also carry their key fobs as an added layer of protection from being unable to access their cars.
The server outage may not be unconnected with the latest update of the app that was provided by Tesla this week. Tesla had through the latest update, adding new features for both new buyers and owners of Tesla models. It is however unclear what is the real source of the disruption, and the company has not provided any official update on the issue.
The yet-to-be-released Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has had a turbulent ride as it had suffered several setbacks leading to its early 2022 release. It has also been the subject of numerous rumors, as the scheduled date of released has been shifted or canceled previously.
We had previously seen rumored specs and renders of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, but thanks to a tweet, live images have now been shown of the smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is slated for unveiling in January 2022 during the first Galaxy Unpacked Event for the new year.
The live images of the Galaxy S21 FE emanated from Twitter user @Abhisheksoni130 and it is unclear what the direct source of these images is. The pictures revealed some important details of the Galaxy S21 FE. The new smartphone will sport a similar design as the Galaxy S20 FE. It has a flat 6.4-inch AMOLED panel and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera at the front. The back has a camera bump with three modules structured into the side frame of the device. Unlike the Galaxy S21 series, the rear camera bump is color-matched with the phone’s plastic cover at the back.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
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Some key details are still not officially confirmed. However, the Galaxy S21 FE will probably come with a 4,500mAh battery, while the device will be powered by either Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888, or Exynos 2100 chipsets. The use of these chips will however be dependent on the jurisdiction. The US market will settle for the Snapdragon 888.
The next Galaxy unpacked is rumored to come up in January 2022 probably at the same time as CES 2022. There is no official confirmation yet but the first Galaxy Unpacked Event for 2022 could come up around mid-January 2022.
Chinese smartphone giant Tecno has officially launched the all-new Tecno Spark 8 Pro in the market. The device brings a similar design as the vanilla Spark 8 but adds upgraded internals and better cameras to the specs sheet.
The Tecno Spark 8 Pro has arrived in Bangladesh for a price of 16,990 Bangladeshi Taka(which roughly translates to $198) for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. It has two colour variants – Interstellar Black and Komodo Island.
The smartphone comes with a large 6.8-inch Dot-in display with an FHD+ resolution. It has a thin-bezel design on all sides but does have a slightly thicker bottom bezel. The smartphone sports a triple camera system at the rear, which is upgraded over the dual-camera system seen on the vanilla Spark 8. It has a 48MP main lens with Super Night Mode 2.0 support. It is assisted by two other lenses but the exact sensor size is unknown.
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Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC with Mali-G52 GPU. It is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W flash charging support.
It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner and facial unlock support for added security. The device runs on Android 11 out of the box and has a Super Boost System Optimization feature.
Last month, Google launched the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones in the market. The phones boast a unique design and have a Tensor chip inside. Now, a month after its launch, rumours for the sibling Google Pixel 6a have started to pour. Today, 91Mobiles has shared some crisp renders of the upcoming Pixel 6a budget-centric smartphone and have also revealed its key specs.
There’s no surprise that the upcoming Pixel 6a has got its design elements from the Pixel 6 siblings. After a long time, there will be a true design refresh for the ‘a’ series phones. That said, the Pixel 6a will have a punch-hole display with a boxy form factor. It is riffed to feature a 6.2-inch OLED display.
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Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6A CAD renders by Steve Hemmerstoffer / 91mobiles
Google Pixel 6A
The smartphone will have the same protruded camera island as the other Pixel 6 phones. From what we can see in the images, it will feature more than one camera. This will be a significant upgrade over the single-camera system on the Pixel 5a. The camera island will also hold an LED flash.
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The Google Pixel 6a will have a power button and a volume rocker on the right-side. It doesn’t seem to have any buttons on the left side. The phone has a USB Type-C port and two speaker grilles at the bottom. On the left, it has a SIM-card tray.
Apart from this, the upcoming Pixel 6a is expected to come with mid-range specifications. It is expected to run on Android 12 out of the box and have support for 3 years of software updates.
Google is yet to reveal any official information about the phone but, we expect it to happen soon since the renders are already out. Once we receive more information on the same, we’ll update the post.
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According to previous reports, Samsung is gearing up to launch their next-gen Fold4 around Q3 of 2022 with improved cameras. And now, more leaks have surfaced, with the latest one claiming the smartphone won’t feature a dedicated slot for the S Pen.
As per tipster Lanzuk, it appears that the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4, like its predecessor, may not feature an S Pen slot. The phone will still support a stylus but you may need a back cover to hold the S Pen like the current Galaxy Z Fold3.
The tipster previously reported that the Galaxy Z Fold4 will come with an improved Under display camera (UDC) on both the internal and external screens. The overall primary camera setup is also getting an upgrade to bring the Galaxy Z Fold4 on par with the camera quality offered by the current flagship in the market.
The rumored foldable smartphone is also expected to feature the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen1 (Snapdragon 898), with the same screen size and battery size (4,400mHz). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 may also have a lower starting price.
With the tipped launch date being nine months away, it is still too early to tell what features the phone may or may not hold. So we advise all our readers to take these leaks with a pinch of salt.
On October 13th, OnePlus released the OnePlus 9RT in China. The smartphone was expected to launch in the Indian market in November with a price between ₹40,000 to ₹44,000 ($533-587), but OnePlus regarding the launch has made no official announcements.
Earlier today, the reliable tipster Mukul Sharma reported that the OnePlus 9RT had been listed on the Google Supported Devices List and Gooogle Play Listing website but with a different name. According to the tipster, the OnePlus 9RT (model number OP5154L1) will hit the Indian markets under the name of OnePlus RT.
Interesting. OnePlus 9RT has been listed as OnePlus RT on the Google Supported Devices list and Google Play Console listing. The same model build has received the BIS certification in the past.#OnePlus#OnePlus9RT#OnePlusRTpic.twitter.com/kmo2YGHFoq
The OnePlus 9RT features a 6.62-inch E4 OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 1300nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support, and 600Hz touch sampling rate. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage.
The phone’s rear consists of a triple camera setup that features a 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX766 primary lens with OIS and EIS support, 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. The 9RT gets a 16MP selfie snapper at the front, located in the top left corner as a punch-hole setup. The smartphone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor.
With no word from OnePlus on the matter, we suggest you take the above leaks with a pinch of salt.
MediaTek today lifted the curtains on its new Pentonic smart TV family of processors with the introduction of the Pentonic 2000 chip. It is built on MediaTek’s innovative technologies in display, audio, AI, broadcasting, and connectivity, and will power next-gen flagship 8K TVs.
The Pentonic 2000 is the world’s first commercial TV chip made using TSMC’s N7 (7nm-class) process, delivering next-level performance and efficiency. The processor not only supports 8K 120Hz displays but can even support 144Hz gaming PCs and the latest-gen consoles.
Advanced tech such as support for MEMC is also built-in, paired with a MediaTek APU that intelligently upscales lower resolution content while also performing real-time quality enhancements. There’s even support for MediaTek’s Intelligent View technology that allows multiple picture-in-picture (PiP) or picture-by-picture (PbP) screens.
MediaTek claims that the chip features the TV industry’s fastest CPU and GPU, fueled by an ultra-wide memory bus and ultra-fast UFS 3.1 storage. The chip can be paired with MediaTek’s Wi-Fi 6E or even 5G cellular modems to provide the fastest wireless internet connectivity for 8K content streaming.
The MediaTek Pentonic 2000 is also the first commercial 8K TV chip with Versatile Video Coding (VVC) H.266 media support, which offers improved compression efficiency. This is complemented by support for Dolby’s latest imaging and audio technologies to provide a true cinematic experience through Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
The MediaTek Pentonic 2000 chip will power next-gen flagship 8K TVs expected to launch globally next year.
The Apple Watch Series 7 was unveiled this September and came as a major surprise, especially to various tipsters who had tipped that the watch would feature a boxy design similar to the iPhone 12. However, the reality was that the Watch Series 7 was barely any different from its predecessor save for the increase in display size from 41mm to 45mm.
Subsequently, tipsters began to think that the boxy design renders were actually for the Apple Watch Series 8. But it now appears that they may be wrong once again.
Image: LeaksApplePro
Renders made by LeaksApplePro based on CADs and leaked images (via PhoneArena) point towards Apple recycling the old design for the Watch Series 8 too, with the only change involving the speaker grille. The speaker grille has been split from being a single long piece to a duo of smaller ones, with one on top of the other.
Again, these are just renders so it’s hard to take them with certainty. Still, it won’t be surprising if Apple sticks to rounded edges for another year, or perhaps even never brings the flat-edged design to fruition ever.
And as for the stuff other than the design, the display of the Apple Watch Series 8 may once again get upped in size, according to display industry insider Ross Young. The watch is expected to get some major capability upgrades in the sensor department as well, with the star of the show being a blood glucose monitor. This has the potential to help millions of diabetics that currently rely on invasive methods to measure their sugar levels – methods that are expensive and painful.
Other new features include a body temperature scanner, a fertility sensor, and improvements to the ECG and sleep tracking sensors.
Meizu’s Mblu brand is expected to launch its first smartphone in over 3 years dubbed as mblu 10 in the coming days. Recently, the company confirmed that this device will be targeting the ¥1,500 ($235) price segment. Ahead of its official announcement, the handset now gets certified by TENAA revealing some of its specs.
Meizu mblu 10 | Source: TENAA via ITHome
According to ITHome, the upcoming Meizu mblu 10 has been certified by TENAA. The certification reveals the design of the phone, which we already know from a promotional banner on Suning. Additionally, the listing also exposes some of the features of this device.
As per TENAA, the Meizu mblu 10 with model number M2110 will be a 4G-only handset powered by a 2GHz octa-core processor. It will sport a 6.5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+) and a dewdrop notch. It will house a vertically aligned triple camera setup on the rear, however, details about it are not known.
As far as power is concerned, the phone will get its juice from a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. Lastly, it will measure 9.3mm in thickness, weigh 201g, and will be available in three colors (white, green, black).
Meizu has plans to reach 50 million smartphone shipments in China. With budget models like the mblu 10, it has the potential to achieve the goal.
Meizu mblu is yet to officially reveal the name as well as the launch date of mblu 10.
MediaTek is on a roll currently and has announced a number of upcoming products for smartphones, IoT devices, and Windows laptops during its Executive Summit. And yesterday, the chipmaker held a brief session on its Chromebook and PC efforts where the MediaTek Kompanio 1200 chipset was showcased.
To recall, the Kompanio 1200 was announced last year with an MT8195 codename. While MTK had also announced that the MT8192 (now called the Kompanio 820) was coming in Q2, there wasn’t any particular date given for the MT8195. It was thus speculated that the chip will be going live in 2021. But that’s not going to be the case as it is now expected to be launched only next year.
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The Kompanio 1200 is built on a 6nm process using Cortex-A78 (via XDA). MediaTek has aimed the offering at the premium Chromebook tier, which is not something done by any ARM vendor before. Intel still dominates that segment and ARM-based chipsets have only made it as far as budget Chromebooks to date.
Do note here that when MediaTek mentions premium, it’s talking about Chromebooks that cost over $400. The Kompanio 1200 will still be competing with the entry-level Core i3 from Intel but will aim to undercut it in the battery department – something that ARM-based chips have always been better at than their x86 counterparts.
The chipmaker also teased another future processor that will likely be going against Intel’s flagship i7 series of chips. Based on the company’s naming scheme, it may be called the Kompanio 2000.
As for the MediaTek Kompanio 1200, the launch date is expected to be early 2022, and as such, we could see it happen in CES that takes place in January.
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