Along with the Huawei Nova 9 smartphone launch in Europe last week, the Chinese technology giant also introduced its latest EMUI 12 custom user interface as the next major update for its smartphones.
Today, the company has shared the list of smartphones that will be getting the EMUI 12 update, starting from the first half of next year, i.e. H1 2022. It is expected to start the beta testing for the flagship Mate-series and P-series phones in the coming days or weeks.
Here is the list of Huawei smartphones set to receive the new update:
Mate 40 Pro
P40 Pro+
P40 Pro
P40
Mate Xs
Mate 30 Pro
Mate 30
P30 Pro
P30
Mate 20 Pro
Mate 20 RS
Mate 20 X 5G
Mate 20 X
Mate 20
P20 Pro
P20
Mate 10 Porsche Design
Mate 10 Pro
Mate 10
nova 7
nova 7 SE
nova 7i
nova 5T
nova 4
nova 4e
Y9 Prime 2019
Y9s
Y8p
This custom skin for Android means that Huawei is keeping EMUI around for its smartphones launched outside China. In its home country, the company is using its own HarmonyOS for its devices and isn’t limited to just smartphones.
The newly announced EMUI 12 comes with a refreshed user interface and tons of customizations. It now has a cleaner, minimalist, and realistic interface that makes use of three colors — white, black, and blue.
It not only allows users to adjust the font size but also its weight just with a slider. There’s also an easy access control panel allowing users to control playback, get access to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi settings as well as shortcuts, and connected devices on Device+.
Huawei also introduced Device+, which is a feature that allows for easy collaboration between Huawei devices, including multi-screen collaboration, making calls, sending messages, and viewing photos, and more.
The EMUI 12 also comes with improved performance, better response time, and smooth app startups, as well as better and improved security features. You can check out all the new features of this new EMUI by clicking here.
Google has just recently launched its Pixel 6 series, which feature the company’s proprietary custom made Tensor chips. Now, new information has surfaced that hints at the brand working on the second generation of Tensor chips that would likely ship with the Pixel 7 series.
While the Pixel 6 series has just been released in the market, folks at 9To5Googlerecently spotted a reference to a new Pixel related codename, “Cloudripper.” In other words, we only have a codename to go on for now, but 9To5Google believes that this might be for the chip that powers the Pixel 7 series rather than the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. So, the Cloudripper could be the internal name used for the developer board that relates to hardware in common between the two smartphone models.
Previously, the codename “Slider” was also common between the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro as well. So, Cloudripped could be connected to a second generation version of the Tensor chips from the search engine giant that has a model number “GS201.” For those unaware, the Pixel 6 series’ Tensor chips arrived with a “GS101” model number. Meaning, the rise of 100 in the model number could very well be the next gen Tensor chips.
Since the Cloudripper has already been spotted in Pixel related apps right now, it arrives as no surprise that the company might have already began work on the second generation of Tensor GS201 chips. Keep in mind that it is still too early to offer any concrete statements at the moment, so stay tuned for more updates.
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch new premium smartphones in the near future. The Xiaomi 12 series is in the news for the past few days. At the same time, we are also hearing about the Redmi K50 series. Amidst this, an unknown device from the company codenamed Munch gets spotted in MIUI code.
Redmi K40
According to Xiaomiui, a new Xiaomi handset with codename Munch has appeared in MIUI code. This phone bears model number L11R.
The smartphone will sport an FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is mentioned to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Hence, there’s a chance that it might have an LCD panel although recent Xiaomi group devices feature a combination of AMOLED display and side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Interestingly, the phone will be powered by a Qualcomm SM8250-based chipset. Xiaomiui suggests that this silicon could be unreleased Snapdragon 870+. For those unaware, Snapdragon 870 itself is a plus variant of Snapdragon 865+.
Last but not least, the handset is said to arrive with a triple rear camera setup consisting of a primary wide-angle sensor, an ultra-wide unit, and a macro snapper.
Xiaomiui suggests that Xiaomi Munch could go official as Redmi 50S in China and Xiaomi 12T in international markets. However, we would like you to consider this guess with a pinch of salt.
We expect to learn about the actual marketing name of the device once we near its launch.
The Chinese smartphone market may have declined 9% YoY but has seen a 3% QoQ increase in sales last quarter (Q3 2021). The growth has still been uninspiring though thanks to a weak consumer demand coupled with component shortages, especially 4G SoCs.
While the overall smartphone sales may have been weak, there has been quite a reshuffle, mainly due to Honor‘s comeback (via: Counterpoint Research). The company has overtaken Xiaomi with a QoQ growth of an astonishing 96%. It now holds a 15% share, undercutting Xiaomi by just 1%. Vivo and Oppo have continued to lead the market with 23% and 20% shares respectively.
However, Oppo and Vivo’s growth is backed primarily by successful budget phones. Vivo was driven by the Vivo S10/S10 Pro, Y31s, and Y52s, while OPPO was mainly driven by the OPPO Reno 6, OPPO A55, and OPPO A93. Huawei may have taken the backseat following the Huawei ban but Chinese OEMs have struggled to fill in the hole left by the company, and are still limited to the sub-$500 range.
Tackling the high-end price range after the downfall of Huawei thus continues to remain a challenge for Chinese OEMs. Huawei was after all one of the few Chinese companies that had gained global recognition in the flagship segment, thanks to it giving much more than what the competition was offering at the same price. Take the Huawei Mate and P series for example.
Therefore, while Chinese OEMs continue to struggle to try to prove themselves in the premium segment, Apple iPhones are still the most-preferred high-end smartphones by consumers in China. There has been a 9% QoQ dip in terms of sales for the company though in China, indicating that other companies could be catching up.
Earlier this year, Huawei had launched its highly anticipated P50 flagship series of smartphone. While the device offered top notch specs and features it lacked 5G support, but now, live images of an internal testing variant of the P50 Pro has just surfaced online, which supports 5G networking.
The image was shared by @一个小串串 and we can tell that the device is a testing version as it sports the Chinese tech giant’s IDEALS logo. This signifies that it is a non retail version that is not made for sale and is used by the company’s internal testing. Furthermore, the @一个小串串 added that the device arrives with HarmonyOS, a HiSilicon Kirin 9000 series SoC with a complete RF chip.
Unfortunately, finer details regarding this device wasn’t revealed, although, the tipster added that the flagship smartphone might also feature an IMX700Y sensor from Sony. For those unaware, the P50 Pro launched in a 4G only variant, which meant it lacked 5G support that has since become a staple in the smartphone industry. But due to the ban, the smartphone was limited to LTE networking through a 4G modem.
Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report as of right now, so take it with a pinch of salt. Although, a 5G variant of the smartphone was expected to launch sometime in the future. Furthermore, the P50 series is looking for a global release early next year so we might be hearing more about this 5G variant soon. So stay tuned for more updates.
iQOO is said to be working on the iQOO 9 series of smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer announced the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro smartphones in August. Hence, it is likely that the iQOO 9 lineup may debut after a couple of months. Probably, it will be unveiled first in China by January 2022. Ahead of the launch, the iQOO 9 series of smartphones are busy bagging some certifications.
The iQOO 9 Pro’s Indian variant with model number I2022 was spotted at the IMEI database earlier this month. Now, the vanilla iQOO 9 has appeared at the IMEI database with the V2171A model number. It is not the Indian model, but a variant that will be heading to China and some other countries.
At present, there is no information on the specs of the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro. The iQOO 7 powered by the Snapdragon 888 chip was announced back in January this year. Hence, it is likely that the iQOO 9 series will be featuring the next-generation Snapdragon 8-series flagship chipset.
In related news, iQOO India is gearing up to launch the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Legend in India. With October month ending soon, it appears that the iQOO 8 duo will land in India in November. The iQOO 8 and 8 Legend will be rebranded versions of the iQOO 8 and 8 Pro.
The iQOO 8 has a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888, and a 4,350mAh battery, whereas the 8 Pro has a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED LTPO screen, Snapdragon 888 Plus, and a 4,500mAh battery. The vanilla model has a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit, whereas the Pro model gets a 50-megapixel (main, with gimbal OIS) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) + 16-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera system. Both phones offer common features like a 16-megapixel front camera and a 120W fast charging support.
The Galaxy S22 series is now frequently in the news. We have been learning more details about Samsung’s next-gen flagship smartphones with their every new appearance on the web. The latest report regarding these phones reveals their pre-order timeline.
Samsung Galaxy S22 | Source: @OneLeaks via Zouton
According to the sources of reliable tipster Jon Prosser (Front Page Tech), the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series will be available for pre-orders in the sixth week of 2022. This means customers will be available to pre-order the smartphones from the second week of February.
The pre-order timeline revealed by the leaker could be mostly for the US although he does not specify the country. That’s because his leaks are chiefly targeted at the US audience, Anyway, since Samsung is known for taking pre-orders in multiple regions alongside the US, the timeframe should be applicable to other usual first-wave countries as well.
The Galaxy S22 series was initially reported to launch in January. But that does not appear to be the case anymore. Because Samsung will be releasing the Galaxy S21 FE in the first month of 2022 instead.
Multiple sources have suggested that the Galaxy S21 FE will go official in early January. Jon Prosser even says that the handset will launch on January 11. Generally, when Prosser mentions ‘launch date’, he means the ‘sale date’.
The Galaxy S21 FE was initially expected to release alongside Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 but that never happened. The phone later went through multiple delays and as a result, Samsung now appears to have delayed the Galaxy S22 series from January to February.
in September, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro flagship phones in global markets. Later in the same month, the 11T Pro’s Indian variant with 2107113SI model number was approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Last week, the same model was spotted at the IMEI database. Fresh information reveals that the 11T Pro’s Indian variant has been spotted at the Google Play Console and Supported Devices list. These listings are good proof that the 11T Pro could be heading to India in November.
So yes, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is soon launching in India. Have spotted the Indian variant (codename vili) on the Google Supported Devices list and the Google Play Console listing. Feel free to retweet.#Xiaomi#Xiaomi11TPropic.twitter.com/kxKDbtg4QO
The Xiaomi 11T Pro’s Indian variant is expected to carry the same specs as its global edition. The Google Play Console listing of the Indian variant show that it has an FHD+ display, Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.
Xiaomi 11T Pro specifications
The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a centrally positioned punch-hole. It delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it has a 16-megapixel front camera and its rear camera unit comprise a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 5-megapixel telemacro snapper.
Xiaomi 11T Pro
The Snapdragon 888 SoC fuels the 11T Pro the device. In Europe, it comes in three LPPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 storage combinations like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
The Android 11 OS comes preinstalled on the 11T Pro. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. A 5,000mAh battery is present inside the device and it supports 120W rapid charging.
Yesterday, Redmi held a launch event in China to announce the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+. It appears that these phones could be heading to India in a few weeks as they have been spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
The model numbers of the Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+ for Chinese markets are 21091116AC, 21091116C, and 21091116UC, respectively. The Indian variants of these models have been spotted at the BIS authority.
Redmi New Smartphone (21091116AI) Listed on BIS Certification.
The 21091116AI is the Indian variant of the Note 11. It was spotted at BIS back in August. Its global edition with 2019111AG model number was spotted around the same time at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The EEC listing revealed that the Redmi Note 11 will be rebranded as a POCO phone. Probably, it could be the POCO M4 Pro 5G that is scheduled to launch on Nov. 9. To recollect, Redmi Note 10 5G was rebranded as POCO M3 Pro 5G in global and Indian markets. Hence, it is likely that the POCO M4 Pro 5G could be also heading to India.
Redmi Note 11 Pro (21091116I) & Redmi Note 11 Pro+ (21091116UI) Already Listed on BIS Certification. pic.twitter.com/7R1kQAmvB9
The Indian variants of the Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ have 21091116I and 21091116UI model numbers. These models have also appeared at BIS, which indicates that their Indian launch may not be far away. To recollect, the Note 11 Pro and Pro+ came with identical specs like a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Dimensity 920 chip, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, 108-megapixel triple cameras, and a 16-megapixel front camera. The Note 11 Pro has a 5,160mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging, whereas the Pro+ gets a 4,500mAh battery with 120W rapid charging.
Google has a mobile network service in the United States named Google Fi and the company has been actively promoting it with new offers and bundles. Recently, Google introduced a new bundle subscription plan named Pixel Pass.
Now, the search engine giant has announced that Google Fi will be enabling enhanced protection for calls with end-to-end encryption on Android smartphones. However, it’s noteworthy that the feature will only work for calls between Google Fi customers.
This means that the calls made through Google Fi to other carriers won’t be getting the same level of protection. The company has also said that the end-to-end encryption for a call will include audio and visual cues so that users know immediately that their calls are end-to-end encrypted.
There will be a unique ring sound when the customer is making calls using Google’s Phone app, to indicate encryption. It will also show a lock symbol on the call screen to visually indicate that the call is protected.
For those who are unaware, end-to-end encryption means that no one should be able to listen in on your calls and that your private conversations can stay that way. Only the user making the call and the one receiving will can hear the conversation.
Google is already providing end-to-end encryption for its Messages app. The company recently added support for WhatsApp backups to Google Drive with an extra level of protection by offering end-to-end encryption for chats.
Lately, smartphone manufacturers have been offering GaN chargers because of their smaller form factor. Xiaomi is among those companies and recently, a new charger from the company with model number MDY-13-ET passed through 3C certification.
Now, it seems that the charger which recently passed through the certification process has been launched. Xiaomi, which already has a few GaN chargers in the market, has today launched yet another. The Xiaomi 120W GaN charger is priced at 299 yuan in China, which roughly converts to $47 and will go on sale from 1st November.
The launch of this new Xiaomi 120W GaN charger comes just after the company launched its Redmi Note 11 Pro+ smartphone that comes with support for 120W charging.
Xiaomi says that this new charger adopts a high-frequency, planar transformer module design, and offers good heat-dispensing reliability. It also has a built-in intelligent identification chip, along with multiple safety protection functions. The outer body of the charger is made up of UL94-V0 fire-resistant and high-temperature resistant materials.
The Xiaomi 120W GaN Charger comes with a single USB-C port for charging devices. It has been claimed by the Chinese brand that the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ smartphone can be fully charged by a 120W charger in just 15 minutes.
Apart from the advantage of smaller size, the GaN chargers are also more efficient at transferring current. Not just that but the heat loss is also much less compared to the traditional silicon chargers.
Realme phones with model numbers RMX3461, RMX3642, and RMX3643 were certified by China’s TENAA authority. It is believed that the RMX3641/3 phone recently debuted in the Chinese market with the Realme Q3s. A fresh finding reveals that the RMX3642 model will be debuting soon as the Realme Q3t in China.
The Realme Q3t with RMX3642 model number is listed in the database of China Telecom. The specs of the Q3t are identical to the Realme Q3s. This indicates that the Q3t could be a network variant, which could be exclusively available through China Telecom.
Realme Q3t
Realme Q3t specifications and features
The Realme Q3t has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.
The Q3t is powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC and 8 GB of RAM. The device comes with 256 GB of built-in storage, and it has a microSD card slot for additional storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.
The Q3t comes with other features like a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The handset measures 164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5mm and weighs 199 grams. There is no word on the pricing and availability of the Q3t.
International Data Corporation (IDC) has today released a new research report revealing mobile phone market shipments for the third quarter of this year, i.e. Q3 2021. The report reveals that 331.2 million units were shipped in the third quarter, representing a 6.7 percent decline year-on-year.
The numbers are worse than the analysts’ expectations of a 2.9 percent decline for Q3 2021. The report is citing the global supply chain issues, shortage of components, and seasonal factors as the primary reasons for the decline.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
The report further adds that the regions like Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Japan and China) saw the largest year-on-year decline of -23.2 percent and -11.6 percent.
However, markets like the United States, Western Europe, and China saw an overall decline of -0.2 percent, -4.6 percent, and -4.4 percent respectively. This is because these regions are valued more by the suppliers.
South Korean giant Samsung remains the market leader with shipments of 69 million units, covering 20.8 percent of the market share in the third quarter of this year. The company witnessed a decline of 14.2 percent year-on-year in Q3 2021.
Apple takes the second spot with 50.4 million shipments and a 15.2 percent market share, registering a 20.8 percent year-on-year increase. Xiaomi, the Chinese brand, shipped 44.3 million units, capturing a 13.4 percent market share and registering a 4.6 percent drop.
Vivo and OPPO tied for the fourth position, with shipments of 33.3 million units and 33.2 million units, respectively, with market shares of 10.1% and 10.0%. The shipments for Vivo grew by 5.8% year-on-year, while OPPO‘s shipments increased by 8.6% year-on-year at the end of the third quarter.
Counterpoint Research recently released a report for the smartphone shipments in the Chinese market, which witnessed 76.5 million shipments in Q3 2021, a 9 percent year-on-year decline, and a 3 percent month-on-month increase.
In the Chinese market, Vivo leads with a 23 percent market share, while OPPO grabs the second spot with a 20 percent market share. Honor and Xiaomi are in the third and fourth position with 15 percent and 14 percent market share, respectively.
iQOO announced the iQOO Z5 in September in China and India. Last week, it unveiled the iQOO Z5x handset in China. There have been reports that the iQOO Z5 series has a Pro version waiting in line to go official. A Chinese tipster has now claimed that the device that was expected to launch as the iQOO Z5 Pro has been rebadged as the iQOO Neo6 SE.+
The tipster further claimed that that the Neo6 SE could be powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ mobile platform, which was recently announced by Qualcomm. She did not share any information on the other specs of the Neo6 SE but claimed that it will be available in three colors.
iQOO is also speculated to announce another model called the iQOO Neo5s by mid-November. The device is expected to arrive with a 6.56-inch curved edge screen powered by an independent display engine. It is expected to carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. The device is expected to come with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage.
IQOO Z5 5G
The Neo5s will feature a 16-megapixel front camera, and its rear shell will house an OIS-enabled 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 main camera. It will come with other features like a heat dissipation system, a big battery, and it will carry support for 66W fast charging.
Recently, a Vivo phone with a V2154A model number was certified by the 3C authority. It was spotted with a 66W fast charger. Probably, this phone will be released in the Chinese market with the iQOO Neo5s moniker.
Last month, Samsung had launched its latest smartphone under the Galaxy M-lineup in Poland, which was followed by the phone’s launch in the Indian market as the successor to the Galaxy M51 but falls short of the Galaxy A52s 5G.
When launched in India, the device had a starting price of ₹29,999 (~$401) for the 6GB RAM model while the 8GB RAM model costs ₹31,999 (~$428). But now, the smartphone has received a price cut of ₹5,000 in the offline market ahead of the Diwali festival.
After the price cut, the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model will be available for ₹24,999 while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model will cost ₹26,999. However, the offer is applicable from 28th October to 31st October.
Do note that this new discount is for offline stores only. If purchased through Amazon, the 6GB RAM model is available at ₹25,999, and the 8GB RAM option costs ₹27,999.
The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G features a 6.7-inch sAMOLED+ Infinity-O Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 16 million colors, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a centered punch-hole, with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top.
Under the hood, the device comes powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.
The handset features a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide unit, and a 5-megapixel macro snapper. On the front side, the device has a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
As for the connectivity, it supports dual-SIM, 5G (11 bands), dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The device also comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.
In the software department, the phone runs the Android 11 operating system with One UI 3.1 custom interface. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery which comes with support for 25W fast charging technology but it comes with a 15W charger in the box.
Recently, just a couple of weeks back, Nokia launched its latest tablet in the market, dubbed as Nokia T20. Now, the company has started selling the product in the United States that too ahead of its planned shipping date.
HMD Global, the company behind new Nokia devices, had revealed that it will start selling the Nokia T20 tablet in the market from 17th November. But now, the tablet is in stock and ready to be shipped to the customers.
Currently, the device is priced at $249.99 in the United States and comes in just one color option — Ocean Blue. It is also available in just a single memory version that packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
The Nokia T20 features a 10.4-inch display with 1200 x 2000 pixels (2K) screen resolution and a 5:3 aspect ratio. The company says that the display is protected by toughened glass but it has not revealed which one.
Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Unisoc T610 processor which is an octa-core offering that includes two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 1.8GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. As noted, the device comes packed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity up to 512GB.
In the camera department, the device features an 8-megapixel snapper on the back of the phone with an LED flash. On the front side, the device has a 5-megapixel snapper that sits at the top of the display in landscape mode.
There’s no fingerprint scanner on the device but the tablet supports Face Unlock. It runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with Google Kids Space and Google Entertainment Space. The company has promised two years of OS upgrades which means it should get upgraded to Android 12 and Android 13. It will also receive 3 years of monthly security updates while the enterprise edition will get 4 years of security updates.
The Nokia T20 is powered by an 8,200mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. This should be enough for up to 10 hours of movies or 15 hours of web surfing. However, the charger bundled with the device supports only 10W charging.
There have been reports that Facebook is planning to change its name, a move that will help people separate the parent company from the social media platform. Today, the tech giant revealed its new name is Meta.
The name was revealed by Mark Zuckerberg during the company’s Connect event. Meta will be the name of the parent company that owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Quest (Oculus is being retired). Think of it as the way Alphabet is the parent company of Google, Google Ventures, Waymo, Fitbit, Wing, etc.
Following the announcement, folks have renamed the acronym FAANG which stands for Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google to MANGA – Meta, Amazon, Netflix, Google, and Apple.
The change in name doesn’t come with a change in the company’s corporate structure according to Mark Zuckerberg in a blog post. However, financial reports will be different starting with Q4 2021. The company’s financial reports will be split into two – Family of Apps and Reality Labs. It will also trade under “MVRS” on the stock exchange.
In an interview with The Verge, Mark Zuckerberg disclosed that he has been thinking of rebranding the company since he acquired Instagram and WhatsApp. The change in name is also one of the steps the company is taking towards building the metaverse – “an internet platform that will be more immersive” and “with a feeling of presence like you are right there with another person or in another place.”
VR is the future of Meta(verse)
VR will be the backbone of the metaverse as Meta plans to bring 1 billion people into VR. To achieve this goal, the company has revealed it plans to sell its devices at cost or subsidized to make them reach more people. It will also continue to support side-loading and streaming from PCs to provide users with options rather than forcing them to use the Quest Store.
Huawei has finally launched the entry-level Enjoy 20e smartphone in China. The device arrives at a time the Chinese tech giant is still grappling with the US ban coupled with the global chip shortage. Notwithstanding, the device arrives in two versions powered by two different chipsets.
The higher Huawei Enjoy 20e model is powered by an in-house Kirin 70A chipset paired with 6GB of RAM while the second variant packs a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset with 4GB of RAM. The two models come with 64GB/128GB storage options.
In terms of the design, the two Enjoy 20e versions adopt a similar design. The device sports a 6.3-inch LCD screen with an HD+ resolution. The display uses a waterdrop notch that houses an 8MP camera sensor for selfies. At the rear, there is a dual-camera setup hooked up inside a vertically aligned module. The rear camera consists of a 13MP main shooter as well as a 2MP depth sensor.
The device packs a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the back something that was missing on the Enjoy 10e. Under the hood, there is also a massive 5000mAh battery that is guaranteed to keep the lights on for a long time. The device also supports reverse charging.
As for the pricing and availability, the Huawei Enjoy 20e Helio P35 version is presently on sale in China via Huawei’s mall- Vmall. It carries a decent price tag of 999 yuan (~$155) for the 4GB+64GB version while the 4GB+128GB version comes in at 1,199 yuan (~$185). Huawei is yet to release the pricing and availability details for the Kirin 710A variant.
Xiaomi just launched the Redmi Note 11 series, and a lot of people are already wondering whether flagship phones still make sense. The newly-announced lineup contains three phones: Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. All of these phones belong to the mid-range segment, but in what do they differ?
This comparison between their specifications will let you find out.
Redmi Note 11 pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus
Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
BATTERY
5160 mAh, fast charging 67W
5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
4500 mAh, fast charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, splash resistant (IP53), 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The vanilla Redmi Note 11 has exactly the same design as the Pro and the Pro Plus variants. The Pro variants are built with a glass back, while the vanilla version is made of plastic, but it is dust resistant and splash resistant with the IP53 certifications. The handsets come with a punch-hole display and a rectangular camera module on the rear side, which reminds me of the one found on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. They all sport a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for authentication.
Display
If you need a display with higher image quality, then choose either the Redmi Note 10 Pro or the Pro Plus. They are equipped with the same AMOLED display, showing the images with a Full HD+ resolution and supporting a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The AMOLED display provides more vibrant colors and deeper black if compared to the IPS LCD display found on the vanilla Redmi Note 11 with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The handsets have stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack supporting 24-bit / 192 kHz audio.
Hardware/Software
Just like the display, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Pro+ also come with the same and better hardware than the vanilla Redmi Note 11. They are powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 920 5G processor, paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 native storage. However, the Redmi Note 11 still comes with a good midrange chipset: the Dimensity 810, and the highest-end memory configuration is the same as the Pro variants. All the new phones run Android 11 customized by MIUI 12.5.
Camera
The Redmi Note 11 Pro and the 11 Pro+ sport better cameras: on the rear side, they have a triple camera including a 108 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP telephoto macro camera. You get just a 50 MP main sensor and a 2 MP macro camera with the Redmi Note 11. All the phones feature the same 16 MP front camera for selfies.
Battery
If you need the longest battery life, then you should go for the Redmi Note 11 Pro without thinking twice. Its battery has a capacity of 5160 mAh and, alongside the AMOLED display, it should achieve an outstanding battery life. The Redmi Note 11 comes right after with its 5000 mAh battery. The Pro Plus has the smallest battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh, but it supports the fastest charging technology with a power of 120W.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus: Price
The Redmi Note series was launched in China with price tags starting from €160/$187 for the vanilla version, €220/$257 for the Pro, and €260/$304 for the Pro+. In my opinion, the best one in terms of value for money is the Redmi Note 11 Pro because it has the biggest battery, AMOLED display, and the same hardware and cameras as the Pro+.
If we exclude the faster 120W charging technology, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is a Note 11 Pro with a smaller battery.
AGM is evolving its product catalog with the launch of new smartphones and products. After excelling in the feature-rugged smartphone market, the company finally introduced a rugged smartphone – AGM Glory featuring Snapdragon 480 SoC, 8GB RAM, and 128/256GB internal storage. The smartphone runs on Android 11 and offers an excellent photography experience with its 48MP primary Sony sensor.
AGM Glory is a fully rugged smartphone and is IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H military-grade certified for protection against water, dust, and drop. It features a large 6200 mAh battery which can withstand for a couple of days upon a single full charge. Surprisingly, AGM Glory can endure extreme weather conditions as it can offer a day of power standby under -27° Celcius, 3 hours under -30° Celcius, and an hour under -40° Celcius. The Heat Protection system allows the smartphone to work under such low temperatures.
The smartphone comes with a Reinforced frame which is designed to sustain the toughest situations. Its display is 0.3mm beneath the frame and, the gap is bound with AGM ball-grid array. However, the Bite pattern helps reduce the chances of slipping, while fiberglass protects the smartphone.
AGM Glory features a 6.53-inch LCD Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution. The design technology prevents damage to display by 78% as it is present 0.3mm beneath the body.
The smartphone supports 5G connectivity, thanks to the Snapdragon 480 SoC. Built on 8nm process, the SoC also supports SA and NSA 5G modes. In the camera department, the user will get a decent photography experience with its Sony IMX582 48MP primary camera. It also bundles a thermal imaging camera, a 20MP infrared night vision sensor, and a macro sensor to capture the tiny world in detail. A 16MP camera sits on the front for selfies.
The new smartphone offers one of the loudest smartphone speakers with a 110dB level. It runs on Android 11 with all its luxuries and privacy features. AGM Glory offers touchless payments via NFC and supports dual-SIM. It also carries a custom side-key for extending the overall functionality. There’s a Type-C port and 3.5mm earphone plug for flawless entertainment.
AGM Glory is available in three models, Standard Glory, Glory SE, and GLory Pro. Below is the image showing the comparison of all three models.
It is an interesting smartphone series, that is available at competitive pricing. You can know more about the device by heading to the official website.
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