AUO’s 85-inch 240Hz 4K TV is an incredible console gaming centerpiece

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Sep 20, 2021

AU Optronics Corp. (AUO), a company that specializes in optoelectronics solutions, has an aim to take on the ruling 85-inch Samsung Neo QLED with its next-gen display. AUO already has an 85-inch TV that was launched long ago and the company is now finally moving towards revamping the existing model with extra additions of a 4K panel and significantly higher refresh rates.

Even though we are still in the dark as the product page is yet to go live from the company’s end, DigiTimes Asia claims to have the details of the upcoming display. The most prominent bit is the 240Hz variable refresh rate (VRR) throughout the 85-inch 4K display. We expect it to be a native measurement, but it could also be a measurement obtained through intelligent processing wizardry. TV makers are known for following this technique called frame interpolation, for which they use their own nomenclature such as TruMotion by LG, MotionFlow XR by Sony, etc. This is what we know as the soap opera effect.

Well, this isn’t something new as AUO has already proved to be a leading panel maker with its 65-inch 144Hz Big Format Gaming Displays (BFGDs) in collaboration with NVIDIA. So, creating something even better shouldn’t come as a surprise for a company that is already doing an excellent job in this domain.

Bandwidth is a downside as the company has opted for the HDMI 2.1 port. However, it could still support a 4K resolution at 240Hz, albeit with Display Stream Compression (DSC). The better option would have been a DisplayPort 2.0 input. Additionally, the new display is also said to have an “ultra-high dynamic range” along with 96% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space.

With Samsung‘s high emphasis on brightness and successful implementation, AUO was forced to work on this and has provided a special anti-reflection coating to enhance the viewing experience in bright environments on this TV. With all these features packed in the display, AUO’s new 85-inch TV may turn out to be a delight for gamers and enthusiasts.

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Surface Pro 8 leaks ahead of launch: To feature 120Hz display and 2 Thunderbolt ports

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Ashutosh

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Sep 20, 2021

Days ahead of the September 22 Surface hardware event by Microsoft, some major highlights of Surface Pro 8 have been leaked. From what it appears, this could be a retail listing and is highly likely to be the Surface Pro 8. The tweet that leaked this confirms that there will be a 13-inch 120Hz display with thin bezels and two thunderbolt ports.

It was already being speculated that Surface Pro 8 could ship without USB-A ports, and if these leaks were to be believed, we will see a USB-C and Thunderbolt combination on the device, enhancing the versatility of the device.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Exposure ✅

– Intel's 11th-generation Core processor
– 13" 120Hz High Refresh Rate Narrow Border Screen
– Windows 11
– Dual Thunderbolt Interfaces
– Replaceable SSD Hard Drives#Microsoft #Surface #SurfacePro8 pic.twitter.com/ITFftYG4dg

— Sam (@Shadow_Leak) September 19, 2021

The leak further goes on to reveal that the device will have Windows 11 running, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. There is also going to be replaceable SSDs like it was on Surface Laptop 4, Surface Pro X, and Surface Pro 7 Plus, allowing more flexibility to replace drives whenever required.

In the Surface hardware scheduled for September 22nd, we are expecting Microsoft to unveil the Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, Surface Book 4, an updated Surface Pro X, and the Android-powered Surface Duo 2.

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Xiaomi Civi to launch on September 27, could be CC11 with a new name

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 20, 2021

Chinese tipsters are now sharing a screenshot Mi Store version of China on Weibo. The reason behind it is that it is now showing a banner of a mysterious Xiaomi Civi device that will debut at 2 PM (local time) on Sept. 27. The machine-translated version of the Chinese text in the poster reads “A natural and beautiful technology conference,” which indicates that it will be sporting an impressive design. The image of a retail box in the image suggests that the Xiaomi Civi could be an upcoming smartphone.

Several reports have claimed that Xiaomi will be announcing the Xiaomi CC11 smartphone soon in China. It is likely to be a rebranded version of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G, which was announced in global markets last week. It is now being speculated that instead of launching it as CC11, the company may call it Xiaomi Civi.

Xiaomi Civi specifications (expected)

A Xiaomi phone with model number 2107119DC was approved by the TENAA authority of China last month. This device is said to be the Chinese variant of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G. The handset features a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ punch-hole display, Snapdragon 778G chipset, 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM, a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging, and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of native storage.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G

The handset features a 20-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. Its rear camera setup is headlined by a 64-megapixel main camera. It is likely to be accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro camera. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

There is a possibility that Xiaomi Civi could be some other device and not a smartphone. Hence, it is advisable to wait for more information to appear to know the true identity of Xiaomi Civi.

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Realme V11s to come with Dimensity 810, HD+ display, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 20, 2021

Last week, a Chinese tipster revealed that Realme is working on a new V-series phone called the Realme V11s for China. The moniker reveals that it will be an improved version of the existing Realme V11 5G, which debuted back in February. The same tipster has now shared a few more details about the Realme V11s.

According to the tipster, Realme V11s 5G smartphone will be sporting an LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution. Its screen will be supplied by Japan Display (JDI). The V11s will be fueled by a 5,000mAh battery that supports reverse charging.

The Realme V11s will be driven by the Dimensity 810, which offers a performance similar to the Snapdragon 768G chipset. It could be aimed towards the offline market. It is expected to arrive in two colors such as black and purple.

Without mentioning the model number, the tipster claimed that it is has been approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China. Probably, the leaker could be talking about the Realme RMX3381 that was spotted at TENAA’s database in August.

Realme V11s specifications

The Realme V11s could be coming with a 6.52-inch LCD FHD+ display, a 5,000mAh battery, 18W charging, Dimensity 810 chip, up to 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of internal storage. For photography, it may feature a 16-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple-camera system. It may feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.

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Apple’s iPadOS 15 increases RAM cap for applications

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Jeet

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Sep 20, 2021

Apple has been making the iPad more and more powerful with each iteration and the recently launched iPad Pro, which comes powered by the Apple M1 chipset, the technology giant is blurring the lines between the iPad and MacBook.

Despite the most powerful iPad and the MacBook being powered by the same chipset — Apple Silicon’s M1, there’s remains one major issue — software. The Mac devices are powered by the macOS and the iPad is powered by the iPadOS which is a tweaked iOS.

In the iPadOS, the third-party applications are limited to using just 5GB of RAM even though the tablet comes powered by 8GB and 16GB RAM. This is to ensure that a single application doesn’t utilize all of the memory and impact other core system functions.

With the latest iPadOS 15, it appears that Apple has increased the cap on RAM usage for third-party applications. In iPad Pro powered by 16GB RAM, developers can request 12GB of RAM while 4GB RAM will be reserved for the core system functions.

Similarly, for the device powered by 8GB RAM, the company is reserving 2GB RAM to system functions and allowing developers to use 6GB RAM. The iPad models with less than 5GB RAM will have the same limits as before.

The change in the memory allocation in iPadOS will be beneficial to applications that are more graphically intensive, such as apps that support drawing, modeling, photo editing or video editing, among others.

Apple has said that new entitlement will be available on the “supported devices” but the tech giant hasn’t revealed the list of supported devices, so at this point in time, it’s not known which devices will support it, apart from the iPad Pro.

The latest iPadOS 15 comes with some new features and several additions and improvements to the existing ones. The software is set to be released this Monday, i.e. 20th September along with the iOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G’s new launch date for India confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 20, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy M52 teasers that appeared on Amazon India revealed that it will be announced on Sept. 19. However, the launch date poster was taken down soon, probably because most companies do not unveil their new devices on weekends. Yesterday, the retailer giant released a new poster to confirm that the Galaxy M52 5G will be unveiled on Sept. 28.

Samsung will be revealing the Galaxy M52 at 12 PM (local time) on Sept. 28 in India. A new poster shows that it will be a slim phone measuring only 7.4mm in thickness. Recently, the handset was listed on a Polish retailer site through which its specifications, design, and pricing were revealed.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G specifications and price

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G will be equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a punch-hole design. It will produce a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 778G chipset will be powering the handset.

The 6 GB / 8 GB RAM variants of the Galaxy M52 5G will be arriving with 128 GB of internal storage. For more storage, it will provide users with a microSD card slot. The M52 will be preinstalled with One UI 3.1 and Android 11 OS. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 25W rapid charging.

The rear camera system of the Galaxy M52 5G has a 64-megapixel main snapper, a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. For selfies, it has a front camera of 32-megapixel.

It was spotted with pricing of PLN 1,749 (~$446; ~Rs 32,900) for the 6GB+128GB variant on a Polish retailer site. The handset was listed in hues like black, white, and blue.

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Realme GT Neo2 features dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos Games

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Jeet

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Sep 20, 2021

Realme has confirmed that the brand’s latest smartphone, dubbed Realme GT Neo2, is all set to go official on 22nd September. Ahead of the launch, the company has been shared key features of the device.

In the latest development, Xu Qi, Vice President at Realme and President of Realme China confirmed that the upcoming GT Neo2 smartphone will come with dual stereo speakers and will the first batch of devices will also support Dolby Atmos Games.

The company has already confirmed that the smartphone will feature a 6.62-inch Full HD+ E4 AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 1300nits brightness, DC Dimming, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

It is also confirmed to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security. Realme has also revealed that the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and have a diamond ice core cooling system.

The device is expected to pack up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. As for the camera configuration, it has been reported that the smartphone will be having a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary lens, and a 2-megapixel tertiary camera.

realme gt neo2 neo green — Realme GT Neo2 (Neo Green)

The Realme GT Neo2 will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery and have support for 65W fast charging technology. We expect the smartphone to be running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Realme UI on top.

A recent report claims that along with the Snapdragon 870 SoC, there will be another model of the smartphone that will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI chipset and some minor changes internally.

Coming to the pricing, the MediaTek-powered variant could be priced around 2,000 yuan, which is approximately $310 while the Qualcomm-powered variant, which is said to be focused on gaming, is expected to cost around 2,500 yuan, about $387.

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Poll of The Week: Will you buy the Xiaomi 11T Pro or wait for the Galaxy S21 FE?

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Sep 19, 2021

Last week, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 11T series at a global event in Europe. The new phones pack impressive features such as a high-class AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 108MP triple rear cameras, big batteries, and support for fast charging.

Looking at the high-end model, the Xiaomi 11T Pro, one can tell Xiaomi is positioning it as a rival to the yet-to-be-announced Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Its selling points also include a 5000mAh battery and support for 120W fast charging. It also has a more affordable price tag than the Mi 11 series and will receive three years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.

The Galaxy S21 FE will arrive as a more affordable version of the Galaxy S21 series. So far we know it will have a flat AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, triple rear cameras, the same Snapdragon 888 chipset as the Xiaomi 11T Pro, an IP68 rating, and a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. Like its Galaxy S21 siblings, it too will receive software support for four years.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which of these devices you will buy? Is it the Xiaomi 11T Pro with its bigger battery capacity and 120W fast charging support or are you willing to wait for the Galaxy S21 FE which might be priced higher than the Xiaomi 11T Pro’s €649 starting price? So please take the poll and also let us know in the comment box why you prefer one over the other?

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Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft makes its maiden flight!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 19, 2021

The aviation industry is undergoing a seemingly silent revolution that may have a massive impact in the nearest future. Several aircraft manufacturers are exploring the huge benefits of electric engines in their operations and Rolls-Royce has joined this growing class. The company has just completed the maiden voyage of its all-electric aircraft.

The Rolls-Royce all-electric aircraft is aptly named Spirit of Innovation, completed its maiden 15-minute voyage, thus signposting the beginning of an intensive flight testing phase for the company that affords it to log important performance data on the aircraft. The main focus of the testing will be on the Spirit of Innovation’s electrical and propulsion system, according to Rolls-Royce.

The Spirit of Innovation is a one-seat airplane that has, in Rolls-Royce’s view, the most power-dense battery pack ever assembled for any aircraft. The aircraft is powered by a 6000 cell battery pack which delivers about 500HP with a three-motor powertrain. The aircraft, according to Rolls-Royce will have a top speed in the range of 300 miles per hour.

Rolls-Royce has made significant progress in the development of this aircraft despite some challenges that led to missing the initial target of 2020 for the maiden flight of the Spirit of Innovation. The aircraft also underwent successful ground testing about six months back through the taxi trials. The company is also working at developing an air taxi in partnership with Tecnam, as it pursues its objective of delivering all-electric aircraft for the commuter market.

The expected benefits in the ultimate transition of air travel to electric-powered aircraft are massive, as it will cut down significantly the greenhouse emission attributed to air travel. However, some fundamental challenges still need to be overcome including finding the right balance and weight that will provide optimal performance of such electric aircraft. It is known that electric vehicles are much heavier than gas-powered cars, and this is also applicable to aircraft.

Rolls-Royce electric aircraft — Rolls-Royce Spirit of Innovation electric aircraft

The collaborative engagement for the Spirit of Innovation’s maiden flight also includes The UK government and Aerospace Technology Institute which provided funding. Even though we may be several years away from a commercial all-electric flight, this milestone is a move in the right direction.

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Amazon shuts 3,000 online stores operated by 600 Chinese brands over paid reviews

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 19, 2021

Amazon is the world’s largest e-commerce company and this puts a lot of responsibility on it to sustain the ethical and professional standards required of it. Amazon continues to finetune its responsiveness to policy violations by online merchant stores to continue to safeguard the consumers from unethical conduct. It is in pursuit of this objective that the company has revealed that it has shut down about 3,000 online stores operated by about 600 Chinese brands. The reason for the action was because of consistent infractions of these stores in incentivized or paid reviews on their online stores registered on Amazon.

The current crackdown is the largest ever accomplished by Amazon and has affected some popular Chinese companies. The blacklisting also includes a freeze of the funds of these defaulters by Amazon. However, according to Amazon, the current move did not affect the growth outlook of Chinese firms on the platform. Amazon VP Asia Global Selling, Cindy Tai stated this in an interview monitored from China.

The issue of paid reviews is a serious policy violation and it has been banned since 2016. Customers rely on the accuracy and authenticity of product reviews to make their purchasing decision and the fidelity of this process is at the heart of the e-commerce model. Amazon says it will continue to improve its internal mechanisms to flag defaulters or serial offenders in paid reviews and other policy violations.

The move by Amazon has led to some of the popular brands seeking alternative e-commerce platforms to continue their operations on eBay and AliExpress among others. Amazon is also shoring up consumer confidence through its unprecedented action and hopes to continue flourishing as the world’s leading e-commerce company.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Rumour Roundup – Specs, Price, Colors and More – What to Expect!

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Abhinav

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Sep 19, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, a toned-down version of this year’s flagship Galaxy S21, will be released soon. But, it has been doing rounds of the internet for quite some time now, revealing the key details of the smartphone. Today, we will be rounding up every detail we’ve learned so far about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Rumour Roundup: What to Expect?

Design and Display

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will have a similar design as Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S21, launched earlier this year. Like, last year’s Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S21, the S21 FE will also come with a plastic back. Samsung calls this finish ‘glastic, which feels as good as glass, but is more durable. The S21 FE is said to feature a flat 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel. The display would offer a refresh rate of 120Hz and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The Galaxy S21 FE will come with an IP68 water resistivity rating like its predecessor.

Cameras

The leaked promotional images, user manual, and renders suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S21 would be coming with a triple rear camera setup. As far as configuration is concerned, the camera setup might include a 12-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. Meanwhile, it may feature a 12-megapixel camera on the front housed inside the centred punch-hole cutout.

Hardware and Software

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has appeared several times on different certification portals, and it has been spotted quite a few times on GeekBench, revealing its key specifications. Thanks to GeekBench listings, we know that the S21 FE would come in two variants – one with Snapdragon 888 chipset and a second one with Exynos 2100 chipset. The Snapdragon 888 powered S21 FE would launch in the US, while the Exynos 2100 might come to other regions like India and Europe.

The chipset inside would be paired with 8GB RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The S21 FE will run One UI 3.1 on top of Android 11. It is rumoured to boast a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging along with wireless charging. The S21 FE will support Samsung Dex, and it won’t have a charger in the box.

Pricing, Colors, and Availability

Galaxy S21 FE back-to-school promo — Image source: 9-to-5 Google

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is rumoured to be available for pre-order on October 20th, suggesting that it might launch in the first half of October. As per a leaked promotional image, the S21 FE will come in four colours — violet, light green, gray and white. There is no exact word on the Galaxy S21 FE’s pricing, but the smartphone will be priced around $100 lower than the Galaxy S21.

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Honor Life opens pre-orders for smart PTZ camera, massage gun, and oral irrigator ahead of Sep. 26 launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 19, 2021

Honor Life is the lifestyle arm of Honor. The brand has an event scheduled for September 26 during which it plans to announce a handful of new products. Ahead of the launch event, Honor has opened pre-orders for three of the upcoming products – a smart home camera, a massage gun, and an oral irrigator.

BYBLUE Smart PTZ Camera 2K Version

The BYBLUE Smart PTZ Camera 2K version has a 3MP high-res camera with an f/1.6 aperture that can record in 2K (2304 x 1296) resolution. The camera also has motion tracking, human detection, and sound detection (including a crying child).

Users will be able to control the camera’s horizontal and vertical tilt motion via the app. The product page also states that there are 6 940nm infrared fill lights for better night vision.

The BYBLUE Smart PTZ Camera 2K Version will launch for ¥249 (~$39) but can be gotten for ¥219 (~$34) if you pre-order it before September 26.

Merach Portable Hot Massage Gun

The Merach Portable Hot Massage Gun is a lightweight massage gun that has double functions. One end of the gun emits heat that can be used to expand the blood vessels at the massage site and increase blood flow. Users will be able to switch between three temperature levels.

The other end is the massager which is powered by a 50W motor with a rotating speed of 2800R/minutes and an impact force of 8 kilograms. The massage head is made of silicone and has a silky touch to it. Merach will ship the massage gun with four different massage heads.

The Merach Portable Hot Massage Gun is priced at ¥399 (~$62) but those who preorder can get it for ¥379 (~$59).

ProOral Oral Irrigator

The oral irrigator has a 6-speed adjustable water pressure that makes it suitable for more people including those with sensitive teeth. It comes with four professional nozzles and is priced at ¥249 (~$39). Those who pre-order can get it for ¥229 (~$35).

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Apple’s plan for foldable iPhone is of interest to many in the industry

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Sep 19, 2021

Apple is anticipated to announce the first folding iPhone in 2023, and the numerous patents suggest that the Cupertino giant has been working on them since 2016. As per industry experts, Apple is working on two types of foldables, the whose upper and lower sides meet each other and one whose right and left sides meet each other much like Samsung Z Flip and Z Fold.

It is being said that Apple and Samsung are co-developing a foldable OLED panel upcoming folding iPhone. The panel is rumored to be a 7.5-inch in-folding display panel employing etching for a decrease in thickness. Apple’s first folding iPhone is expected to be a clamshell smartphone.

As per research from market research firm DSCC, Samsung Electronics’ share in the foldable smartphone market is expected to be 87 percent last year. It is unlikely to fall below 75 percent even after the debut of Apple’s first foldable smartphone. According to an industry source, “Apple will not be able to lead the foldable smartphone market for a while with the market being led by Samsung Electronics and Chinese manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi releasing such products.”

Earlier this Ming-Chi Kuo suggested a 2023 launch for the folding iPhone, but “the project hasn’t yet officially kicked off,’ which could mean that they could even get delayed or could even be shelved like the much-awaited AirPower. The folding iPhone is expected to be more of an iPad-like device, and it’ll measure 7.5-8-inch when folded out.

According to a recent study from Counterpoint Research and Strategy Analytics, the market size of foldable smartphones is estimated to reach 90 million units in 2023 and 100 million units in 2025. This suggests that foldables will be the next big thing in the smartphone industry in the coming years.

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Moto Tab 8 to launch soon in India, could be a rebranded Lenovo tablet

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 19, 2021

A recent leak claimed that Motorola is planning to launch a new tablet in India. It appears that the launch date of the Motorola tablet is drawing near as its teaser confirms that it will be announced during the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. The teaser confirms that Motorola’s upcoming tablet will be called the Moto Tab 8. It also suggests that it could be a rebranded version of an existing Lenovo tablet.

The Moto Tab M8’s image on Flipkart has no information on its specs. It only mentions that it will be a suitable device for entertainment and education. The appearance of the tablet suggests that it could be a rebranded version of the Lenovo Tab M8 (FHD).

According to 91mobiles, the Moto Tab 8 will debut in October and will offer a stock Android experience. With the launch of the Tab 8, Motorola will be making its comeback to the Indian tablet market. Probably, it will carry a sub-Rs 20,000 (~$271) pricing in India. The last time it launched a tablet in the country was back in 2017 when it announced the Moto Tab in 2017, which did not help the brand in gaining popularity in the tablet market.

Moto Tab 8 specifications (expected)

The Moto Tab 8 is expected to borrow all its specs from the Lenovo Tab M8 (FHD). It features an 8-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels. It has a front camera of 5-megapixel and a rear-facing camera of 13-megapixel.

The Helio P22T powered Tab M8 (FHD) comes in two variants such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot. It is equipped with a 5,100mAh battery.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G supports 12 5G bands

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 19, 2021

Xiaomi will be announcing the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G on Sept. 29 in India. Before launch, the company has been teasing the features of the smartphone. Through a new tweet, the company has confirmed that the 11 Lite NE 5G will carry support for 12 5G bands.

A recent leak revealed that the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G will start at Rs 21,999 (~$299). The smartphone is expected to arrive in multiple variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

The leak revealed that the smartphone will go on sale as soon as it goes official in India. It may arrive in multiple colors such as Truffle Black, Peach Pink, Bubblegum Blue, and Snowflake White.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G specifications

The specifications of the Xiaomi 11 lite NE 5G are no secret since it was recently announced in global markets. The device is fitted with a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

The back panel of the device has a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (telemacro) triple camera unit and it has a 20-megapixel front camera. It boots to MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS, and it is backed by a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The Snapdragon 778G powered handset will offer LPPDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

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iQOO Z5 India launch teased on Amazon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 19, 2021

iQOO Z5 launch date for China was confirmed last week. It is all set to go official as the company’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 778G chip on Sept. 23. It appears that the smartphone will be also landing in India soon. The reason behind it is that its microsite has gone live on Amazon India.

As can be seen in the above poster, a new Z-series iQOO phone is all set to launch soon in India. Users can hit the ‘Notify me’ button the page to stay updated on its arrival. The landing page is live on Amazon India’s website and mobile app. Hitting the ‘Notify Me’ button confirms a September launch for the iQOO Z5 in India.

Amazon India will be soon kicking off its shopping festival called the Great India Festival. It is very likely that a couple of smartphone manufacturers will use this opportunity to announce new handsets. The shopping is likely to begin around the end of this month. Hence, the iQOO Z5 is also expected to debut in India around the same time.

iQOO Z5 specifications (Rumored)

It is speculated that the iQOO Z5 has an LCD screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It likely to feature a 16-megapixel camera on the front for capturing selfies. The rear camera setup of the device could be headlined a 64-megapixel camera.

The Snapdragon 778G powered handset will come with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. It is expected to offer other features like stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Z5 is like to be priced at Rs 30,000 (~$407) in India

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Industry insider hints Huawei will launch the Mate 50 in October

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 19, 2021

Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei has had a bag of mixed fortunes since the US blacklisted the company from accessing important US supplies a few years back. Back in July, there was a raft of product releases that indicated a silver lining in the dark skies. The July offering included the flagship P50 series. However, there were speculations that due to the US ban, as well as supply chain challenges, Huawei might not be able to release another flagship product within 2021, although the Mate 50 had already been mooted for unveiling within the fourth quarter of the year.

There are indications that Huawei might have overcome all the constraints and indeed the Mate 50 series is set for its October 2021 release as scheduled. This hint is coming from an industry expert and analyst with Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), who insists that Huawei will release the flagship products in October as planned.

Tracking the event schedule of Huawei, there is a global launch event officially slated for October 21 in Vienna, Austria, and the Mate 50 series could be part of the product lineup for the Vienna event. Huawei is however yet to offer any official confirmation that the global event on October 21 will also include the launch of the Mate 50. The global event could also be the global launch of the P50 series outside China.

Many details about the Huawei Mate 50 series are still under wraps except for few details that could be pieced from the teaser. More details about the device and key specs will become available as we inch closer to the rumored October 21 unveiling. Since there has not been any official confirmation from Huawei, the speculation may also be false. The coming weeks will determine the direction.

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Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G vs Lenovo Tab P11 5G: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 18, 2021

This year Lenovo released a lot of premium tablets: in the Android world, it is the company that came up with the highest number of new devices in the tablet niche. Earlier this month, the Chinese giant released the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G and the Lenovo Tab P11 5G: two models with 5G support and high-end specifications born to please power users and those who can not afford an iPad. This is an internal comparison that will highlight the differences between the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G and the Lenovo Tab P11 5G.

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G vs Lenovo Tab P11 5G

	Lenovo P12 Pro 5G	Lenovo Tab P11 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm, 565 grams	258 x 163 x 7.9 mm, 520 g
DISPLAY	12.6 inches, 1600 x 2560p (Quad HD+), AMOLED	11 inches, 1200 x 2000p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11	Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 13 + 5 MP Dual 8 MP + TOF 3D front camera	Single 13 MP 8 MP front camera
BATTERY	10020 mAh, fast charging 45W	7700 mAh, fast charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, pen support, keyboard support	5G, Pen support, keyboard support

Design

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G is a premium tablet built with solid materials: it is made of aluminum and it comes with very narrow bezels around the display. It is a device meant for productivity and gaming, so for those who want to use it as a PC as well. That is the reason why you can attach a physical keyboard to it. The tablet even comes with stylus support for handwriting and drawing. It is very thin: the thickness is just 5.6 mm and it makes the Lenovo P12 Pro 5G one of the thinnest tablets out there. The Lenovo Tab P11 5G is thicker, but it has a more compact body because it comes with a smaller display. It is built with cheaper materials, but it supports a stylus and a physical keyboard as well. The borders around the display are thicker as well, but the tablet still offers a high screen to body ratio.

Display

The display of the Lenovo P12 Pro 5G is way better if compared to the panel of the Lenovo P11 5G. It is an AMOLED panel with a wider 12.6-inch diagonal, a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision support. Besides being superior to the Lenovo P11 5G, this is one of the most advanced displays in the tablet market, even better than the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series. If you want a display at the same level, you must go either for an iPad or for one of the most expensive Samsung Galaxy Tabs. For authentication, the Lenovo P12 Pro 5G relies on a side-mounted fingerprint reader or a TOF sensor for 3D facial recognition, while Lenovo P11 5G has just the TOF 3D sensor.

Specs & Software

In terms of the hardware department, Lenovo P12 Pro 5G is a flagship tablet, while the Lenovo P11 5G is a mid-ranger. The P12 Pro has a Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, up to 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of internal storage. You get the very same memory configurations with the Lenovo P11 5G, but the processor is the Snapdragon 750G. Both chipsets support 5G connectivity, but the former is much more powerful. The tablets run Android 11 out of the box.

Camera

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G and P11 5G are equipped with a 13 MP main camera. The Tab P12 Pro 5G adds a 5 MP secondary ultrawide sensor, while the P11 5G does not have it. On the front side, both the tablets pack an 8 MP main camera and an 8 MP TOF 3D sensor for 3D facial recognition. The camera performances are not different, given that the ultrawide camera is the only difference between the two tablets.

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Battery

Thanks to its bigger dimensions, the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G is able to house a bigger battery with a capacity of 10,020 mAh. It even supports a faster charging technology with a power of 45W. The P11 5G has just 7700 mAh and 20W fast charging. So you get both longer battery life and faster charging speeds.

Price

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G will be available in the U.S. from October starting from $610, while in Europe it will cost €899. The Lenovo Tab P11 5G is heading to the European markets with a starting price of €499. While the tablets are pretty similar when it comes to the cameras, there are deep differences in the other aspects such as displays, hardware, and battery. Naturally, the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G is a way better device. But there is also an important price difference between the two models. Which one would you pick?

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G vs Lenovo Tab P11 5G: PRO and CONS

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G

PRO

Stronger hardware
Wider display
Great AMOLED panel
Bigger battery
Ultrawide camera
TOF 3D front sensor

CONS

Price

Lenovo Tab P11 5G

PRO

More compact
More affordable
DisplayPort
TOF 3D front sensor

CONS

Inferior hardware

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Nokia G50 5G has been the subject of some speculation in the past few weeks with some images of the premium device leaked. The trajectory leading to its ultimate release is further accentuated by the fact that the G50 5G has gotten the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification. The FCC listing further confirmed some of the details about the smartphone earlier gotten through leaks.

The Nokia G50 5G, as expected, supports 5G connectivity and also has a 4,850mAh battery capacity. The FCC certification has authorized the use of the stated battery on the device at certain GSM, NR, LTE, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi frequencies. The FCC listing also provided a schematic representation of the designated safety label location, but no renders of the actual device are presented.

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We are sure of some of the specs already released for the Nokia G50 5G. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 480 SoC, which is Qualcomm’s first chipset with 5G capability. The Nokia X10 and X20 smartphones also have the Snapdragon 480. The Nokia G59 5G will have a 6.38-inch HD+ display, and we expect that this will also come with a decent display refresh rate. While the 4,850mAh battery could offer a fairly long period of continuous use, only 10W charging support is available.

The Nokia G50 5G will have a triple rear camera setup with some tipsters affirming that this includes a 48MP main sensor. The price of the Nokia G50 5G should not be priced below $250 and it’s a mid-ranger.

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Moto G60 and Moto G60S – September 20

Motorola will announce its Moto G60 and Moto G60S smartphones in Europe on Monday, September 20. The phones are already sold in Brazil and India, and will now be heading to Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Serbia. The two mid-range phones have 6.8-inch 120Hz displays, 4G processors, and big batteries.

Meizu Event – September 22

Meizu has a big event scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, and it plans to launch several new products. The main highlights of the event are the Meizu 18s, Meizu 18s Pro, and the Meizu 18X, three new smartphones to expand Meizu’s product offering for this year.

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Realme GT Neo2 – September 22

Realme will announce its new smartphone, the Realme GT Neo2, on Wednesday, September 22. It has been reported that there will be two versions of the phone – one will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 while the other will have a Dimensity 1200-AI processor. Both will pack AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate but the MediaTek-powered version is reported to have a smaller screen size.

Vivo X70 series Global Launch

After making its debut in China, the Vivo X70 series is now headed to other countries. On September 22, Vivo will announce the phones in Malaysia. While there are three phones in the series, there is a possibility all three will not make it out of China.

Microsoft Surface Event – September 22

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Redmi India TV launch – September 22

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iQOO Z5 – September 23

Vivo’s iQOO sub-brand will announce a new smartphone under its Z series. The new iQOO Z5 will be unveiled in China on September 23 and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset. The phone is also expected to make its way to India later this month.

Realme Event – Narzo 50A, Realme Band 2 India launch – September 24

After making its global debut in Malaysia last week, the Realme Band 2 is now heading to India. The new fitness tracker will be announced in the South Eastern Asian country on September 24. Realme is also expected to announce the Narzo 50A smartphone, the Smart TV Neo, and the Realme 4K Google TV Stick on that day too.

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