In late August, OPPO F19s was tipped to launch in India ahead of the upcoming festive season in the country. A few weeks later, specs, price, and low-quality renders of this smartphone have now emerged on the internet. Let’s check out what this new OPPO handset has to offer.
OPPO F19s marketing images in Glowing Black & Glowing Gold color options. All specs are similar to OPPO F19. Launch expected by end of this month. -6GB+128GB: ₹19k – 20k
The information about the forthcoming OPPO F19s comes from tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore. The low-resolution shared by him on Twitter showcases the phone’s design. Additionally, he also reveals the specs and price of this handset.
As per the leaker, the OPPO F19s will be available in two colors, namely Glowing Black and Glowing Gold. Other than that, the device will have exact same design as well as specifications of the vanilla OPPO F19 from earlier this year.
It is not surprising to learn that the OPPO F19s will be similar to the OPPO F19 (review). Because it was reported to launch as a special edition of the already available phone. Perhaps, OPPO could have kept the same name and added some special edition buzzword like last year’s OPPO F17 Pro Diwali Edition to avoid confusion.
OPPO F19
As far as price is concerned, Sudhanshu says that the OPPO F19s in a single 6GB + 128GB storage configuration could debut at around ₹19,000-₹20,000. This means it will cost as much as the OPPO F19, which currently retails at ₹18,990 for the same memory variant.
Last but not least, according to the tipster, the smartphone will launch by the end of September.
The yet-to-be-released OPPO K9 Pro smartphone has been spotted on multiple websites since August 2021. The K9 Pro was certified by TENAA last month and even appeared on GeekBench recently. The device has now been listed on the websites of Chinese retailers Jingdong (JD.com) and Suning with a possible September 26 date linked to the smartphone.
The listings bare the entire design of the device confirming previous images and also revealing a few details about the K9 Pro. The upper third of the OPPO K9 Pro is taken by the unique triple camera. The triple rear camera setup is headlined by a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide snapper, and a possible 2MP depth camera. The Oppo K9 Pro is primed to deliver super performance with its Dimensity 1200 chipset with 12GB of RAM and a 3.0GHz CPU. There are physical buttons on both sides of the smartphone which could mean that the fingerprint scanner could be under the OLED panel.
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These details and listings on various websites could indicate that the K9 Pro is set for its unveiling very soon. Although there is no official confirmation yet from the Chinese company on the rumored September 26 launch date, we expect more details in the coming days. These details will include definitive information about the battery capacity of the K9 Pro, its screen size and capability, as well as pricing and global availability information.
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Oppo might be working on a new Reno series of smartphone that features a unique camera system. The company has recently filed a patent for a handset that sports a multi directional camera module.
According to a LetsGoDigitalreport, the Chinese smartphone maker has filed a patent with a WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) that was approved earlier this week. The patent describes a handset that houses a unique camera module that is capable of taking images from the side of the device as well. Looking at the design sketches seen in the patent, the smartphone will feature a rear facing camera, which is the norm but with a mechanism that lets its primary sensor to also take images from the side as well.
To take images from the side, the company has a cut out on one side of the device, which will allow the primary lens to basically shift its focus to the side through the use of a mirror. In other words, the sensor itself does not move nor does the phone require an additional sensor that is aligned to the side. One practical application of this type of camera system is that the primary could automatically detect when a particular subject is moving outside of the frame and to the right. So the user won’t have to worry about the subject going out of frame since the side cut out would boost its field of view.
As of right now, it is unclear if Oppo is actually working on such a product or is just covering all bases. Furthermore, the device with such a unique camera system is likely to be a higher end model, so it could be a part of the Reno series. Although, this is just speculation at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay with us for more updates regarding this matter.
Earlier this year, OnePlus partnered up with the iconic Swedish camera-maker Hasselblad for its upcoming flagship smartphones. Later this year, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer announced the OnePlus 9 series, the first smartphone with the Hasselblad branded camera. Now, OnePlus has introduced the XPan Mode on the OnePlus 9 series smartphones.
The new XPan Mode has been introduced for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones in collaboration with Hasselblad. “XPan Mode allows users to share compelling and creative visual stories by recreating the classic experience of the unique Hasselblad XPan camera in a smartphone,” said the company in a press statement.
The XPan Mode has been designed to allow users to experience how it’s like to use a Hasselblad XPan camera on their OnePlus 9 smartphones. The new camera mode lets users try out the XPan’s 35mm format, with the ability to swiftly switch to full panorama format without having to change the film. The XPan Mode offers a unique field of view that gives users a new perspective of the scenario.
“Working with Hasselblad on XPan Mode has helped us recreate their legendary experience of viewing your photographs in a 65:24 format before shooting a wide, panoramic image in 30mm and 45mm. Using XPan Mode on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will let our users see the world around them through a unique lens, and we’re very excited to see how this format will be utilized by our users and photographers around the world,” said Hsiaohua Cheng, Head of Imaging at OnePlus.
Commenting on the new camera mode developed in collaboration with OnePlus, Hasselblad’s Global Marketing Manager, Bronius Rudnickas, said, “Hasselblad XPan is a revolutionary product that created a new era of imaging. It not only had the advantage of 135 frames but offered the advantage of switching to a wide format mode without having to change film. It was one of the first products to feature a dual-frame 35mm film camera, disrupting the camera industry at the time. Now, with the joint efforts of R&D personnel from both brands, we have been able to bring this unique imaging style and the operating experience of Hasselblad XPan to more consumers.”
Features of XPan Mode
Two focal lengths: The XPan Mode offers two focal lengths, 30mm and 45mm, similar to the lenses on the original Hasselblad XPan camera. The XPan Mode will deliver an authentic Hasselblad XPan experience.
An aspect ratio of 65:24: The photos clicked using XPan Mode will have an aspect ratio of 65:24, the same as the original XPan camera. The images clicked on XPan mode will be cropped from the shots taken from the 48MP primary and 50MP ultrawide camera, giving out a picture having a resolution of over 20MP. The images clicked feature 7552×2798 pixel resolution on 30mm and 7872×2916 resolution pixel on 45mm.
Unique B&W mode: The XPan mode offers color mode and a unique black and white mode, and by default, the viewfinder opens on the black and white mode giving users a nostalgic feel of using a Hasselblad XPan camera.
In XPan Mode, the clicked picture appears as a negative film, developing into a still image.
Earlier this week, news broke out that realme will be soon launching its first-ever streaming device in India. Earlier today, the brand hinted that this product will go official on September 24. A few hours from that, the key features of this TV accessory have been revealed by a leaker.
Tipster Yogesh Brar has partnered with RealmeTimes to share the key highlights of the upcoming realme 4K Google TV Stick. Let’s take a look at what he has to say about the first such product from realme.
As the name suggests, the first streaming device from realme will arrive in a stick form factor. Further, this product will run Google TV on top of the Android TV operating system. In fact, it will be the first streaming TV stick with the new Google TV interface.
The television accessory will be powered by a quad-core Amlogic SoC paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Thanks to this chipset, it will have support for 4K resolution at 60fps, HDR10+, Bluetooth 4.2, and dual-band WiFi.
Like any other streaming stick, it will ship with a voice-enabled remote control. Last but not least, it will come with an HDMI 2.1 port.
As far as price is concerned, Yogesh says that the realme 4K Google TV stick could cost under ₹5,000 ($68) in India. How much do you think this accessory will cost in the country? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Microsoft Office’s next-gen version is launching for commercial customers today. The Redmond-based company has also promised an October 5 release date for the consumer release of Office 2021.
Microsoft has also made the Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) for Windows and macOS available to the general public. For the uninitiated, it is an enterprise-focused version of Office 2021 that is offered to volume-licensed commercial and government clients.
The special long-term support version is best suited for businesses where processes and apps can’t change on a monthly basis, or regulated industries. It doesn’t ship with the various bleeding-edge AI and cloud-powered features that are found on Microsoft 365 and won’t be receiving any new features either. Microsoft will be committed to supporting Office LTSC for five years and will be releasing another perpetual version of Office in the future.
The consumer version of the Office 2021 perpetual release will be very similar and will offer a locked-in release time without feature updates as well. Microsoft has listed multiple additions to Office LTSC that should also apply to Office 2021. These include Line Focus that’s basically a reading mode, XLOOKUP function for finding things in a table, Dynamic array support, and of course, dark mode support across all Office apps.
Image: Microsoft
Pricing details about Microsoft Office 2021 have not been announced at this moment. Although, Microsoft recently announced its first price hike for both Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft 365 that will be going into effect in March 2022.
The October 5 launch date coincides with the Windows 11 release – Microsoft’s next-gen operating system for PC. The OS will be bringing a number of interface changes at both the system as well as the app levels and will also provide Android apps support, although the latter will not be making it to the initial release.
Earlier today (17th September 2021), Xiaomi published a new patent for an interesting form of technology. The patent was titled “Method and Equipment for Realizing Seismic Monitoring of Mobile Devices.“
Xiaomi previously integrated an early warning system in MIUI for earthquakes
The Chinese tech giant’s application has a patent number CN113406696A and describes a method or system that is capable of reading/monitoring seismic activity from a mobile equipment. In other words, this technology would be used in detecting earthquakes. Furthermore, the ‘mobile device’ in question would transfer key data obtained to send it to an earthquake processing center. So, it is clear that the equipment will belong to the technical field of seismic monitoring and, in some form or manner, also be related to disaster prevention as well.
The patent even describes this entire process and its functioning. It would seek to standardize the virtual seismic sensor and designate the register regions with seismic activity on a map. The system would also permit the underlying processor to identify and predict possible earthquake events based on multiple readings. These readings are through this virtual seismic sensor that also transmits the data to seismic processing centers.
In terms of applications, this could mean Xiaomi would be able to create a early warning system from mobile devices, which might even include smartphones with sensitive enough sensors in the future, although, that is highly unlikely. Notably, this technology is somewhat similar to the early warning system that the company integrated with MIUI that functions based on AI algorithms.
In the past two months, we’ve managed to get our hands on most tablets that were released in 2021. Most of them have renewed our imagination as to what an Android tablet can do. However, many of them are targeted at the premium market. We also received quite a lot of questions from our audiences, mainly asking about options in the budget market. Indeed, many consumers only require basic performance and good audiovisual entertainment on a tablet, instead of focusing too much on excellent productivity at a much higher price.
Moreover, the market also showed us the truth that the best-selling products in these 2 years are those models priced under $300.
So today we have a wonderful option for you guys, the latest Realme Pad, which is a true budget tablet, meeting almost all the basic needs that we mentioned above. In fact, it’s also the most impressive budget tablet that we’ve ever seen in the past few years.
Realme Pad Review: Design & Screen
Let’s start with its design.
When we first got our hands on the tablet, we were immediately confused as to why this budget tablet features such a good design.
Take a look at this gold version that we have in our hands. The excellent build quality of the metal body feels even better than all the premium tablets that we reviewed in these few months. And thanks to the ultra-thin and light body, it’s even comfortable when holding it with one hand. Apart from the gold variant, the tablet also comes in a grey version.
The tablet sports a single camera on both, the front and rear. Both of them come with 8MP resolution and support up to 1080P video recording or video calling.
One of the greatest features of the tablet is the integrated SIM-Card slot on the frame, which not only supports dual-Sim-card standby for LTE Network but also allows users to have one of them for storage extension with a MicroSD card. These features are not present in most standard versions of premium tablets.
The Realme Pad sports a 10.4-inch display that offers a resolution of 2000×1200 pixels. But unlike the reports which said it would have an AMOLED display, the tablet actually features an LCD panel. Although the lack of a high refresh rate doesn’t make it as smooth as those premium models released in 2021, considering the budget pricing, it actually won’t be an issue, especially if you are going to use the tablet for basic purposes. Apart from that, this display looks pretty good, thanks to the comfortable colors and good detail when watching videos or movies.
But please note that it doesn’t support HDR colors, so basically it would display only in SDR mode. However, as a budget tablet, we still are of the opinion that the display is already good enough for basic visual use.
To deliver good audiovisual performance, the tablet also features a 3.5mm earphone jack and 4 speakers for Dolby Atmos with supports for DTS HD solution. For music, it also supports Hi-Res audio to present stunning music with a high sampling rate.
And you can also adjust the Dolby sound effects in the settings menu to adapt to different scenarios. During our limited experience, although it didn’t compare to the premium models, we have to say that the sound was much better than most budget tablets. Anyway, you can just check it here.
Realme Pad Review: Performance & Gaming
As for performance, the Realme Pad is fueled by the MTK Helio G80 chipset. To be honest, it won’t be a good option if you’re going to play heavy games on tablets. And the 4GB ram also doesn’t make it suitable for multitasking. But for light entertainment, you can still trust the tablet running on the Android 11 platform. There are no obvious issues with application support, however, there’s no significant optimization for Pad mode use either. In benchmarks, the results are slightly better than other models with G80 Chipset.
Anyway, let’s test its actual gaming. First, we ran PUBG Mobile on the Realme Pad. The game stably ran at 40fps under the balanced graphic setting.
And then we played the new Harry Porter game, which, as of now, is only available in China. Well, it seems that the tablet had no stress when playing the game. Even in Genshin Impact, the tablet also could achieve a relatively smooth frame rate under low graphics.
We think, overall, although it’s not made for high-performance gaming, the tablet is still able to handle most games under low graphics at least.
Realme Pad Review: Software
As for software, the Realme Pad didn’t have a lot of optimization for the tablet. But the Realme Pad is still one of the very few affordable tablets that run the latest Android 11 OS. And Realme also continues the excellent software stability from their phone products on the new tab. At least the system feels pretty smooth, although its 60Hz display is a bit of a drawback. And there’s no optimization for those phone apps that don’t support the horizontal view, so these apps are forced to display vertically.
Battery & Charging
As for battery and charging, the tablet has a 7000mAh battery with 18W charging efficiency. With the power-saving chipset, actually, the budget tablet has a pretty long battery life. In our battery life test, its result is even better than some premium tablets with larger batteries. And the full charge test took us around 2 hours, which is not so fast. But on tablets, longer battery life is more important, which guarantees the device can last for more than an entire day of use. Most users may only charge it once at night when going to bed. So basically, slow charging shouldn’t affect your daily use.
Realme Pad Review: Verdict
During the limited experience we had, the Realme Pad actually performs well as a budget tablet. Since we didn’t expect much on such a basic device, it actually became one of the useful devices at our office. For example, thanks to its lightweight and compact body, we enjoyed using it as a monitor to check video footage. And it also became an affordable device for our video meetings.
Moreover, it also reminds me of educational uses, such as online classes or online study. Some parents may still be looking for a reliable tablet with a bigger screen for their kids’ study, and if you are one of them, the Realme Pad could be the best affordable option for you.
The reason why we like this tablet is simple. Indeed, the market needs premium devices to fulfill the imagination of those users who can afford the price, while for those who don’t really need premium performance, options like the Realme Pad are still very important.
So what do you think of this Affordable tablet? Leave your thoughts down below and let us know whether you are going to buy a budget tablet anytime soon?
Xiaomi is gearing to launch a new gaming laptop under its Redmi G series called Redmi G 2021. It will be the second iteration and Xiaomi says that it will offer ‘invincible high-performance’ to gamers.
And now, the official Weibo account of Xiaomi Notebook has revealed that all variants of the Redmi G 2021 laptops will be equipped with a larger-than-usual 16.1-inch super-smooth 144Hz gaming display.
However, it is worth mentioning here that since the previous generation too had the same display specs, this is hardly a surprise. What remains to be seen is whether other specifications like for say, the peak brightness, will be upgraded.
Previously, Xiaomi had teased that all Redmi G 2021 gaming laptops will be coming with an ‘independent display direct connection’. Other known specs include the AMDRyzen 7 5800H mobile processor paired with the NVIDIA RTX 3060 processor. According to the company, the Redmi G 2021 with RTX 3060 can achieve a full power consumption of 130W. Of course, coming with an RTX GPU also means that it will be supporting ray tracing for improved visuals in supported games.
There is also a new cooling system dubbed “Hurricane Cooling 3.0” that will include dual 12V large fans, five all-copper heat pipes, and four air outlet configurations.
Redmi G Gaming Laptop 2020
Lastly, a pre-sale page of the Redmi G 2021 had earlier shown that the laptop also comes with an Intel processor version.
The release date for the Redmi G 2021 was revealed with its very first official teaser a few days ago. The said date is only a few days away – September 22.
The laptop is expected to be priced higher than its previous generation that was released in August 2020. This is because it has been implied by Xiaomi as being a ‘high-end product’ that aims to offer ‘invincible’ performance. This makes sense considering that the older model came with a mid-range GTX 1650 Ti processor while the Redmi G 2021 is coming with a high-end RTX supporting GPU.
DIZO, the first and the only brand under realme TechLife is all set to launch yet another truly wireless earphones in India. These TWS earbuds called DIZO Buds Z have been already listed on the brand’s official website as well as Flipkart with every detail about them, except for pice.
The realme DIZO Buds Z are unlike other wireless earbuds from the brand. In other words, they are not a rebranded realme product. Perhaps, the original realme version might launch later.
Talking about the design, these buds feature smaller stems. They only weigh 3.7g each come in three colors, namely Onyx, Leaf, and Pearl.
Further, the IPX4-rated earbuds sport 10mm dynamic drivers. They not only support ENC (Electronic Noise Cancellation) for calls but also 88ms low latency gaming mode.
The earphones connect via Bluetooth 5.0 and are compatible with the realme link app. Like any other wireless earbuds in the market, they also have support for touch gesture controls.
As far as endurance is concerned, the company claims 16-hour battery life with the USB Type-C equipped charging case (380mAh). The buds (43mAh each) themselves are rated to last for 4 and a half hours on a full charge.
Last but not least, the new DIZO TWS earphones ship with a USB Type-C cable and three pairs of different-sized ear tips.
The DIZO Buds Z are listed as ‘launching on September 23’. Hence, we expect to learn about the product’s price and availability on that day.
Google’s first foldable phone has been rumored to be under development for years now. First tipped by a blogger back in 2019, the phone that now has a name – Google Pixel Fold – has inched closer to an actual launch than ever before.
A fresh new leak from David Naranjo (via: GSMArena), Senior Director at Display Supply Chain Consultants, has revealed a possible Q4 2021 launch date for the Google Pixel Fold. It also suggests that the device will use an LTPO OLED display.
With the announcement of iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max having a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz marks 20 models that are current and rumored that use LTPO OLED panels from SDC. pic.twitter.com/5wlbsl2HF1
Based on previous leaks that showed the device’s blueprint, one can assume that it will be sporting a design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Fold series – an outward folding design with a cylindrical hinge at the center. However, the leak was from a patent that was filed back in July 2020. Patents are only potential designs and are thus not to be taken as an indication for the final product.
Further, there was also a leaked list from earlier this year that mentioned a GPQ72 model number and a “Passport” codename, which was touted by many as being none other than the Google Pixel Fold. After all, the Passport codename for a foldable device does make sense. On top of that, a more recent report coming from Korea had claimed that Samsung will be supplying its ultra-thin glass (UTG) to Google for the Pixel Fold.
Last but not the least, a patent application from Google showed us that the company is working on an under-screen camera. This is rumored to debut in the foldable phone.
Source: GSMArena
Google is expected to launch its Pixel 6 series on October 19, after releasing Android 12 stable, and has already shown what the devices will look like. However, there hasn’t been any announcement concerning a foldable device, leading some to believe that it could be announced at the Pixel 6 event.
Meizu is gearing up for a new product launch conference which is set for September 22. During this event, the company will launch its flagship Meizu 18s, 18X, and 18 Pro smartphones along with other peripheral products and accessories. Now, the brand has teased some of these peripherals, which includes a new mechanical keyboard that is a part of a new collaboration.
The Chinese smartphone maker shared a new image poster that showcased its first co branded custom mechanical keyboard. The new keyboard arrives under the PANDAER X IQUNIX partnership. For those unaware, PANDAER is a subsidiary of Meizu with a Panda being a part of its brand logo. This sub brand is known for launching various types of peripheral products.
Now, the new collaboration brings together a limited edition custom mechanical keyboard that features a panda on the ‘Escape’ key, which is colored yellow. Furthermore, the same design is reflected in the ‘Space bar’ key as well, which also features the word “Rebuilding” etched on it. This keyboard will also be unveiled during the September 22 event.
Notably, apart from teasing the upcoming keyboard the brand also announced earlier today (17th September 2021) that its PANDAER “Dragon” series of smartphone case has just been released. The phone cover is currently available on the PANDAER member store, Meizu Mall, and other known e-retail websites. It features a transparent PC materials, which is translucent with a purple accent and printed with blacj and white comic sketches. The case is available for the Meizu 17, 17 Pro, 18, and 18 Pro models and is priced at 69 Yuan (roughly 11 US Dollars).
Meizu has scheduled a launch event for September 22 in China. The company is expected to announce a number of smartphones and much more. Ahead of that, the firm’s recently resurrected mblu has launched a new pair of truly wireless earphones called mblu Blus. Interestingly, this new product does not come under mblu’s own sub-brand lifeme.
Meizu mblu Blus Specifications and Features
Unlike most TWS in the market, the Meizu mblu Blus features a unique design. However, we can still say that the buds resemble Apple AirPods Pro, while the charging case looks similar to the case of the newer Galaxy Buds models.
The earbuds feature 12mm drivers and connect via Bluetooth 5.2 (quick pairing with Meizu smartphones). These IPX4-rated buds come with support for touch gestures controls and up to 30dB ANC (Active Noise Cancellation).
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The buds house a 43mAh battery each, whereas the charging case includes a 520mAh battery. Without ANC, the overall endurance for this product is rated at 30 hours as compared to 25 hours with ANC.
The buds themselves last for up to 6 and a half hours on a full charge with noise cancellation turned off. When ANC is activated, the battery life of the buds drops by an hour to 5 and a half hours. When out of juice, users can charge this audio accessory either wirelessly (Qi) or wired (USB Type-C).
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Last but not least, Meizu mblu Blus bears model number GB8898-2001, comes in a single white color option, and ships with three different-sized ear tips.
Meizu mblu Blus Price and Availability
The Meizu mblu Blus TWS earphones are priced at ¥199 ($31) in China. The accessory is already up for sale via multiple retailers across the country.
It’s not known whether this product will make its way outside mainland China. Interested people will probably have to import.
5K renders of an upcoming Samsung tablet has just surfaced. The tablet in question is the 2021 version of the Galaxy Tab A8, with the renders offering us a first look at its design and a report revealing key specifications of the device.
The render and specs leak arrive from 91Mobilesand @OnLeaks. In the report, we can observe high quality 5K renders and a 360 degree video of the upcoming Galaxy Tab A8. In other words, we have a complete and clear view of the tablet’s design. The images reveal that the 2021 Galaxy Tab A8 is similar in design to its predecessor, with noticeable bezels on all sides of the display and a single camera on the rear.
Looking at the design, the top sports two speaker grills along with a microphone, while the right side houses the volume rockers and fingerprint scanner. Similarly, the bottom also houses two speaker grills and a microphone alongside the USB Type C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Apart from the camera on the rear, the back panel features the brand’s logo in the center.
Furthermore, OnLeaks shared the key specifications of the tablet, which sports a 10.4 inch display that is expected to offer Full HD+ screen resolution. The lone rear camera is an 8 megapixel sensor and a quad speaker system that will reportedly support Dolby Atmos as well. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this tablet like its pricing and launch date is still unknown, but the South Korean tech giant is expected to launch the Tab A8 2021 in an LTE version and a WiFi only variant as well.
A new report has revealed that Oppo has recently been laying off staff. The information arrives after its merger with OnePlus, which might affect both firms including the joint software updates as the company even downsized its ColorOS team.
According to a Bloombergreport (Via 9To5Google), people close to the matter revealed that the Chinese smartphone maker had to cut its staff by 20 percent following its merger with OnePlus. Notably, the lay offs included the department team working on ColorOS software as well as other “device teams”. So while the merger was meant to streamline software updates by building OxygenOS on top of ColorOS, the downsizing might affect their original plans.
Although, it is unknown how exactly this would affect the company’s ColorOS development overall since the brand reportedly cut redundant positions. The Bloomberg report added that the company is currently struggling with chip shortages along with “economic shocks” caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Furthermore, Oppo had moved to aggressively expand and even compete with Apple in the premium market segment, but this is what led to the creation of the the aforementioned redundant positions.
Apart from the ColorOS team, the brand had to cut staff in other departments as well. This includes its IoT (internet of things) division and some parts of smartwatches and earbuds teams. At the moment, the impacts of these lay offs have yet to be felt as the company has just released its first details of its ColorOS skin based on Android 12 operating system that will roll out in October 2021.
Xiaomi has partnered with Elliptic Labs and created an AI Virtual Proximity Sensor INNER BEAUTY® that has been featured on the new Xiaomi 11T smartphone.
Xiaomi 11T Pro
The sensor essentially makes use of the AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform that helps enable software-only sensor solutions that either replace or augment existing hardware sensors. In other words, it outdoes the need for a dedicated hardware proximity sensor on devices like the Xiaomi 11T series. This lowers costs with fewer supply-chain constraints.
The partnership isn’t something new as Xiaomi has relied on Elliptic Labs since 2016. There were earlier reports pointing towards Xiaomi ending its partnership with Elliptic Labs, in light of a slew of complaints about proximity sensor issues on newer Xiaomi and Poco devices.
However, the AI software company has now clarified that Xiaomi continues to use its solutions in more smartphones. From this, it is safe to assume that the partnership will likely continue.
“Elliptic Labs’ partnership with Xiaomi is solid, and we’re pleased that they continue to use us in more smartphones as they have grown into the second-largest smartphone OEM in the world,” said Laila Danielsen, CEO of Elliptic Labs. “The AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform allows manufacturers to introduce new features, while omitting hardware-based sensors, reducing cost and eliminating sourcing risk. We are confident that our AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform will continue to provide the economies of scale, performance, and value that innovative partners like Xiaomi require to continue such growth.”
The Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro were unveiled on Wednesday. The handsets succeed the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro from last year. They come with top-tier specs such as 120W charging, Dolby Vision, and a 108MP triple camera setup. The smartphones are IP53 rated and come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Both come with a 6.67-inch flat AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) capable of displaying over 1 billion colors at a 120Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate. This is paired with an ultra-responsive 480Hz touch sampling.
Infinix has launched two new budget smartphones in India. These devices are called Infinix HOT 11 and Ininix HOT 11S. As their names suggest, they are the successors of Infinix HOT 10 and Infinix HOT 10S respectively. Let’s take a look at what the new phones from the Transsion brand have to offer.
Infinix HOT 11S
Infinix HOT 11, HOT 11S Specifications and Features
The newly announced Infinix HOT 11 and Ininfix HOT 11S arrive with a new design when compared to their predecessors. The two phones even look different from one another. The vanilla model looks like an OPPO Reno, while the S variant resembles a HUAWEI nova.
On the front, the HOT 11 flaunts a 6.6-inch LCD panel with an FHD+ resolution and a dewdrop notch. Whereas, the HOT 11s sports a slightly larger 6.78-inch FHD+ LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a punch-hole.
Under the hood, the HOT 11 houses a MediaTek Helio G70 chipset, while a MediaTek Helio G88 SoC runs the HOT 11S. Both the handsets come with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage with support for MicroSD card expansion. The company could introduce more storage configurations in the future.
Talking about optics, the HOT 11 has a 13MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual-camera setup, whereas the HOT 11S sports a 50MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) + AI triple camera setup. For selfies and video calls, both use an 8MP sensor.
The duo also arrives with dual stereo speakers with support for DTS Surround Sound, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and XOS 7.6 based on Android 11.
Lastly, the HOT 11 is backed by a 5,200mAh battery as opposed to a smaller 5,000mAh battery inside the HOT 11S. However, the latter has support for 18W fast charging.
Infinix HOT 11, HOT 11S Price and Availability in India
The Infinix HOT 11 series will retail for the following price tags in India.
The first sale of Infinix HOT 11S is scheduled for September 21 at 12 PM. It will be sold via Flipkart. On the other hand, the brand is yet to reveal the availability of Infinix HOT 11.
New rumors regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series have surfaced again. This time revealing certain key information regarding the high end variant, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.
The latest rumor arrives from known tipster Ice Universe. In a recent tweet, Ice Universe shared the size of the display along with the screen resolution and battery capacity of the upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Reportedly, the top end model will sport a massive 14.6 inch display that has a 2960×1848px resolution and a whopping 11,500mAh battery pack that runs the tablet. Notably, the display size and battery size is in line with previous reports that we had covered earlier this year.
Furthermore, the resolution and display size implies that the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will feature pixel density of 240 PPI. This is only slightly lower than the previously launched Galaxy Tab S7+ that has a 266 PPI. The panel on the Tab S8 Ultra is an OLED display, although, the base Tab S8 will feature a TFT panel. On the other hand, the Tab S8+ will also sport an OLED panel while every model is expected to feature support for 120Hz high refresh rate.
Galaxy Tab S7+
The South Korean tech giant is also reportedly working on a new ultra thin bezel technology called BRS (Border Reduction Structure). This feature would enable thinner bezels for both smartphones and tablet from the company. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the next gen flagship tablet gen is still unknown but stay tuned for more updates as we will be covering any new information surfacing about the Tab S8 series that is expected to launch sometime in early 2022.
A silicon case has revealed that the iPhone 13 Pro easily has the largest camera module any iPhone has ever had. This makes sense considering that the iPhone model features significantly improved camera performance this year.
Source: Apple Insider
Fitting the iPhone 13 Pro case on an iPhone 12 Pro gives us an idea of how massive the difference is. Based on the image shared by Apple Insider, as seen above, it is safe to assume that the iPhone 13 Pro will be featuring a camera bump that’s larger by a third. This is amusing considering that the notch’s size on the front has been reduced by a third as well.
Announced this Tuesday, the iPhone 13 Pro packs in a number of camera upgrades. The primary camera has gotten a larger new sensor with a wider f/1.5 aperture for a 2.2x improvement in low light shots.
The ultra-wide sensor has seen some upgrades as well and now has an f/1.8 aperture. This is much larger than the iPhone 12 Pro’s f/2.4 equivalent. Lastly, the 12MP telephoto lens has gotten a boost from a 2x optical zoom on the iPhone 12 Pro to a 3x optical zoom on the iPhone 13 Pro.
There are no crazy megapixel counts on any of the sensors this year too as all the cameras on the Apple iPhone 13 Pro have 12MP sensors, including the selfie shooter, just like its predecessor.
Still, the camera upgrades are significant enough to justify a much larger camera module. Further, the depth of the overall camera package has likely been increased as well causing it to protrude more than ever before.
This is likely because of a new sensor-shift stabilization tech on the wide-angle shooter made possible by stacking two sensors diagonally instead of their usual vertical layout.
The iPhone 13 Pro starts at $999 and pre-orders for the new iPhone models will commence Friday (today) at 5:00 AM Pacific Time, following by an official launch on September 24. Initial shipments of first-party iPhone 13 series accessories will be arriving ahead of a start to pre-orders on Friday.
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