Huawei unveils AR HUD tech for cars, turns front windshield into a smart screen

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Sep 8, 2021

Huawei has just unveiled its latest innovation at the Munich International Automobile Expo that is being held in Germany. It is the new AR HUD technology, which is an augmented reality based system that powers a heads up display that can turn a car’s front wind shield into a smart screen.

As per official notes, the new AR HUD technology will offer an informative and interactive heads up display for the car’s front windshield. For those unaware, a HUD is a common feature in military aircrafts like fighter jets in which crucial details like speed, altitude and other crucial information is displayed in front of the pilot. Now, the Chinese tech giant seeks to use an augmented reality based technology to offer a similar solution in future generation of automobiles. The brand believes that through this technology, carmakers would be able to integrate new technologies, safety, and entertainment together to create a new driving experience.

The Huawei AR HUD offers a large viewing angle of 13°x 5°, which is a 70 inch large display area that can cover up to 7.5 meters in the front. To keep the driver’s vision clutter free and without any distractions, the company built the related system in the lower area behind the steering wheel. The new AR HUD would be capable of offering navigation based information like route distance, information regarding the number of lanes in an upcoming road, and other crucial information like weather conditions.Furthermore, an interesting aspect of this technology could also be in the form of night vision or assistive vision during times of heavy rain, low light scenarios, or even fog.

This would ensure safety of the driver and the passengers as well. The company stated that the AR HUD will also feature a FHD display up to 100PPD and would not be hindered by issues like low brightness, low contrast, or image distortion that plagues a traditional HUD technology. In other words, it can also be used as an entertainment and multimedia tool, which offers video/movie streaming feature. Other interesting applications include the ability to offer three dimensional mapping system that offers information on parking lots, restaurants, shops, gas stations, and more in real time.

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ColorOS 12 internal codename officially revealed

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 8, 2021

OPPO is all set to introduce ColorOS 12 by the end of September. Ahead of that, the company is now teasing the features of its new software. The latest teaser dropped by the firm today reveals the internal codename for the upcoming version of its Android skin.

According to a post by the official Weibo account of ColorOS, the forthcoming ColorOS 12 is codenamed ‘Da Vinci’. The same post says that there has been not a single human in history as proficient as Leonardo da Vinci in art, technology, and science.

Hence, OPPO is paying a tribute to him by using his name as the internal codename for ColorOS 12 based on Android 12. That said, as of now, we don’t know what Leonardo has to do with the design of OPPO’s yet to release Android skin.

Anyway, since we are still days away from the announcement of ColorOS 12, we expect the smartphone maker to shed more information in the form of teasers in the coming days. At the same time, we also expect some leaks.

The next generation of ColorOS is said to come with features and design language inspired by MIUI, Flyme, and HydrogenOS. It will have also come with a HUAWEI Multi Screen Collaboration clone called Cross Screen Interconnection. Lastly, apart from OPPO smartphones, ColorOS 12 will be also available for OnePlus phones in China.

Lenovo launches Yoga Slim 7 Carbon, Slim 7 Pro laptops, with Windows 11 and Ryzen 5000 series CPU

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Sean

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Sep 8, 2021

Lenovo has just launched a couple of new laptops in India. These laptops arrive with Windows 11 and are a part of its Yoga series of thin and light notebooks that sport next generation specs and features.

The Chinese PC maker unveiled the new premium laptops at the Tech World 2021. These laptops aims to provide fast and responsive performance that is ideal for day to day use. During this event, the company revealed the world’s lightest 14 inch OLED laptop that offers exceptional portability, which is the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon, along with a new 16 inch ultra light and thin notebook called Yoga Slim 7 Pro as well. Both laptops are among the first laptops that bring the new Windows 11 OS.

Yoga Slim 7 Carbon

Talking about the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon first, it is a lightweight laptop that sports a 14 inch OLED display from Samsung and features up to an impressive AMD Ryzen 5800U processor paired with Radeon graphics. Although, this laptop is also available with an optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics. Under the hood, it sports up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe M.2 SSD storage. The laptop is powered by a 61WHrs battery with dual charger on its Rapid Charge Express that enables 3 hours of use with just 14 minutes of charging.

The company claims that the laptop can last for up to 14.5 hours in a single full charge. While the notebook is geared more towards portability, it still aims on offering notable performance for remote workloads and even brings customizable fan speeds to ensure the thermals remain in check. It is also quite durable as it arrives with military grade tests that certifies its sturdy body. Despite this, the Slim 7 Carbon weighs just 1.1 kilograms and measures 14.9mm at its thinnest point. Its display has also received TÜV Eye Comfort certification,100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, 90Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of up to 600 nits.

Yoga Slim 7 Pro

While the Slim 7 Carbon was designed for portability, the Slim 7 Pro leans more towards productivity based workloads. It arrives with a larger 16 inch QHD touch screen enabled screen that has a maximum brightness of 500 nits and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display arrives with TÜV Eye Comfort certification, 120Hz refresh rate, 100 percent sRGB color gamut, and even VEGA certification for DisplayHDR 400.

Under the hood, the laptop sports up to a powerful Ryzen 7 5800H processor and up to an NVIDIA RTX 3050 GPU. With these specs, it is clear that Lenovo is targeting professionals and others that require performance in a small form factor. for memory, users can go up to 16GB of dual channel DDR4 RAM along with 1TB of PCIe M.2 SSD storage. A powerful 75WHr battery runs the device, which also supports Rapid Charge Boost. Despite its hefty specs, the laptop only weighs 2.1 kilograms and measures 17.4mm at its thinnest point.

Pricing and Availability

The 14 inch Yoga Slim 7 Carbon is set to launch in October 2021 and will start from 1,289 US Dollars. On the other hand, the larger 16 inch Yoga Slim 7 Pro will start from 1,449 US Dollars and is also expected to be available for purchase sometime next month. Both laptops will be available on the company’s official Lenovo.com website.

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Motorola Air Charging unveiled, almost ready for market

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Sep 8, 2021

Earlier this year, Motorola showed off a true wireless charging technology, which does not require any physical contact between the device and the charger. Months later, the Lenovo-owned brand now unveils an updated version of this tech.

Previously, Motorola called its true wireless charging tech ‘Motorola One Hyper’. It was weird for the brand to use a name associated with one of its budget smartphones from 2019. Hence, the company has changed the name to ‘Motorola Air Charging’.

Motorola’s true wireless charging not only gets a new name, which sounds similar to ‘Xiaomi Mi Air Charge’ but also a complete working prototype. For those unaware, Xiaomi’s solution is merely a concept.

According to the official announcement on Weibo, the Motorola Air Charging technology can charge up to 4 devices at the same time. It works within a range of 3m and 100°.

The company says that its solution uses 1600 antennas that scan regularly for devices. With the help of this network setup, an independent chipset, and algorithm, the firm claims stable charging.

The sub-brand of Lenovo also says that the solution works through paper, leather, and similar objects. However, for safety, the charging stops when a human presence is detected via ‘biological monitoring technology’.

Unfortunately, Motorola does not say when its Air Charging solution will be commercialized. Interestingly, it does not even mention GuRu Wireless, Inc., a company that’s responsible for this technology.

Having said that, one of the Lenovo execs does hint that Motorola Air Charging is almost ready to hit the market.

Oppo Enco Buds TWS earbuds launched in India, offers 24hrs battery life

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Sean

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Sep 8, 2021

Oppo has just launched a new product in India. The latest device is a new truly wireless earbuds called the Buds Enco, which the company claims will offer high quality concert like audio.

The Buds Enco are the Chinese tech giant’s new entry level TWS earbuds that arrives with AI based call noise cancellation technology. For battery, the company claims that the earbuds with the charging case can offer up to 24 hours of battery life from its 400mAh battery pack on its case and 40mAh on each buds. Furthermore, the new wireless earbuds is apparently ‘built for users who want to upgrade from their wired and traditional Bluetooth earphones’ to their first TWS earbuds.

The new Enco Buds are rated for IP54 for dust and water resistance while Oppo also offers support for Bluetooth 5.2 as well. This allows users to stay connected to the earbuds up to 10 meters away while still being able to play music or making phone calls. notably, the new Bluetooth 5.2 chipset also enables the earbuds to offer a binaural low latency transmission that solves issues of interference and disconnection and providers a quick and stable connection.

The brand also offers a 80ms super low latency Game Mode as well, which aims to reduce the delay between the audio and the visuals being displayed while gaming on your smartphones. These earbuds arrives with AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) for high definition wireless audio transmission protocol and even features AI based call noise cancellation that can differentiate between ambient sounds and human voices to block out background noise while the user is on a call. The Enco Buds are set to launch in India on September 14 and will be available on Flipkart for an introductory price of 1,799 INR (roughly 24.4 US Dollars) while its retail price is 1,999 INR (roughly 27 US Dollars).

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Realme Pad confirmed to pack a 7,100 mAh battery with 18W Quick Charge

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 8, 2021

Realme aims to make greater inroads into the tablet market with the upcoming Realme Pad expected to launch soon. The slate has been confirmed to feature an 18W USB-C charging and will debut with a monster 7100mAh battery. This much was revealed by Realme CEO Madhav Sheth in a recent tweet.

The tweet also confirms the Realme Pad will adopt a slim and lightweight build with the thickness put at just 6.9 mm. The display is shown to be a 10.4-inch Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics Array plus (WUVGA+) screen with a resolution of 2000 X 1200 pixels. The display also has a wide aspect ratio and a screen-to-body ratio of 82.5%, allowing an immersive view.

The 7,100 mAh battery offers users up to 12 hours of video playback on a full charge. Of course, the battery life is further extended when the tablet is used for fewer video activities and even longer on standby, given as a staggering 65 days. The Realme Pad has been on the radar of some tipsters lately. As per earlier leaks, we know that the device will be powered by MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. The Geekbench listing of the Realme Pad indicates that it offers two variants in terms of the RAM, which is either 4GB or 6GB, with 64GB of internal storage.

The device is expected to be launched in India on September 9.

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Oukitel C25 powered by Tiger T310 SoC, 4GB RAM and 5,000mAh battery launched in China

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Sep 8, 2021

Oukitel, the China-based smartphone manufacturer has officially launched the successor to its C23 smartphone in its home country in the form of Oukitel C25. This time, the company has replaced the MediaTek chipset with a Unisoc chip.

The Oukitel C23 comes powered by the Unisoc Tiger T310 SoC which includes a Cortex-A75 core clocked at 2.0GHz and three Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.88GHz. It also comes with a PowerVR GT7200 GPU and the device packs 4GB of RAM.

The smartphone comes packed with 32GB of internal storage and also has a microSD card slot which allows users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

It features a 6.52-inch HD+ display that offers a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. On the top of the screen, there’s a dewdrop notch that houses an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 camera for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone’s back panel has a triple-camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor, a 0.3-megapixel depth sensor, and another 0.3-megapixel AI lenses. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection.

The device runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery but support for fast charging hasn’t been revealed.

The Oukitel C25 comes in two color options — Black and Green. The smartphone has already been listed on the online marketplace Aliexpress for the price of $169.99. However, customers will be able to get the device for $80 during the first sale on 13th September.

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Lenovo P12 Pro 5G, Lenovo Tab P11 5G launched; specifications, features, price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 8, 2021

Lenovo has unveiled the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G and Tab P11 5G. The former is a flagship device that features a 120Hz display and Snapdragon 870 chipset. On the other side, the P11 5G is an upper mid-range model powered by the Snapdragon 750G chip. These tablets are rebranded versions of China’s Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 and Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2021. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the new P-series tablets.

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G specifications and features

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G has a 12.6-inch AMOLED display that offers 2500 x 1600 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 600nits brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and 89 percent screen-to-body ratio. The Snapdragon 870 SoC fuels the device with 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It offers 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage. For additional storage, it features a microSD card slot.

It has a front camera of 8-megapixel and a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel (ultrawide) dual-camera setup on the back. Its power button is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The device is backed by a 10,200mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging through USB-C. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. The POCO pins available on the device can be used for connecting the optional keyboard accessory.

The Lenovo tablet is fitted with quad speakers by JBL. Its retail package includes the Precision Pen 3 stylus. Lastly, it comes with support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, GPS, and Miracast.

Lenovo Tab P11 5G specifications and features

The Lenovo Tab P11 5G has an 11-inch IPS LCD screen that offers 2000 x 1660 pixels resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 750G powered tablet ships in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

It has an 8-megapixel camera on the front and a 13-megapixel rear-mounted snapper. It is backed by a 7,000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging. It also features Android 11 OS, a microSD card slot, quad speakers by JBL, pogo pins, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a USB-C port. n addition, it comes with the Precision Pen 2 (included in the retail box) and an optional detachable keyboard.

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 5G, P11 5G pricing and availability

The Tab P12 Pro 5G comes in Wi-Fi and 5G variants. The Wi-Fi-only variant, which is going to be available in the U.S. from October will start at $609.99. Its 5G variant will be heading t markets like Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. In Europe, it will be priced at 899 euros. It will be available in Stormy Gray color.

The Tab P11 5G is heading to the European markets with a starting price of 499 euros. It will go on sale from October and will be available in colors like Moon White, Story Gray, and Modernist Turquoise.

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Samsung plans to launch its 576MP camera sensor in four years

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Sep 8, 2021

Samsung was the world’s first company to launch a smartphone camera with a 108-megapixel sensor. Continuing the development, the South Korean giant unveiled the world’s first 200-megapixel smartphone camera sensor last week in the form of Samsung ISOCELL HP1.

Now, the company is working on another ambitious smartphone camera sensor — 600-megapixel which the company had revealed last year. However, this high megapixel count sensor isn’t launching anytime soon.

During a presentation at SEMI Europe Summit, Haechang Lee, Senior VP Automotive Sensor at Samsung Electronics revealed that the South Korean giant plans to launch its 576-megapixel camera sensor in 2025. The image was spotted by Image Sensors World.

Also, it appears that the 576MP camera sensor isn’t being developed for smartphones but the company is developing it for automobiles. It could also be used in drones and medical equipment but its use-case as a smartphone camera doesn’t appear to be a priority.

Last year, when Samsung confirmed that it’s working on a 600MP camera sensor, Yongin Park, Executive Vice President of Samsung’s Sensor Business talked about the company’s ambition of going beyond 500-megapixel which is equivalent to the human eye.

A few months ago, it was leaked that Samsung is developing a 600-megapixel camera sensor which features 0.8µm pixels and is 1/.0.57″ big. At the time, it was reported that the camera results in a 22mm bulge.

The South Korean company is also expanding the categories of its camera sensors usage from smartphones. It is now planning to provide camera sensors for several categories, including autonomous vehicles (AVs), drones, and IoT (Internet of Things) devices.

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Xiaomi’s next flagship will have 200MP + 50MP dual primary cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 8, 2021

Last week, Samsung announced the world’s first 200MP mobile sensor, the ISOCELL HP1. It said it has already begun shipping the sensors to manufacturers but didn’t say which ones. A new leak has revealed Xiaomi is most likely one of such manufacturers as it is working on a phone with a 200MP.

Next year, Xiaomi is expected to follow up the Mi 11 series with the Mi Xiaomi 12 series, and one of the models will have two primary cameras, one of which is a 200MP sensor. The info is from the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, who revealed the detail on Weibo.

In his words, Xiaomi’s next-generation flagship will have a 200MP + 50MP dual camera solution. Considering Samsung is the only camera manufacturer that has announced a 200MP sensor, it is safe to say Xiaomi will be using the ISOCELL HP1 sensor, and that the next-gen flagship is a phone in the Xiaomi 12 series. The post also revealed that Xiaomi will continue to use 108MP and 64MP sensors for its mid-range and high-end phones.

It is no surprise that Xiaomi plans to launch a phone with a 200MP camera. The Mi CC9 Pro was the first phone with a 108MP sensor, so it makes sense that Xiaomi will want to be one of the first to launch a phone with a 200MP camera.

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Redmi Buds 3 now available in China via crowdfunding for 159 yuan ($25)

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Jeet

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Sep 8, 2021

A couple of days ago, Xiaomi launched its first semi in-ear designed true wireless earphones under the Redmi brand, dubbed as Redmi Buds 3. Today, the TWS earbuds are available for purchase in China through crowdfunding.

Although the Redmi Buds 3 carry a price tag of 199 yuan, which is approximately $31, they are priced at 159 yuan (approximately $25) during the crowdfunding campaign. Those who are interested can place an order via Xiaomi Youpin and Xiaomi Mall.

The Redmi Buds 3 are ultra-lightweight, weighing just 4.5 grams for each earbud. They come with a semi in-ear design to ensure a batter fit for the curve of the ear and offer a more comfortable experience.

They come powered by the Qualcomm QCC3040 high-energy chip and has support for Qualcomm aptX Adaptive audio decoding technology. The company says that it provides a better listening experience with a full link delay as low as 95ms.

There’s a built-in 12mm large-size composite diaphragm moving coil that restores more sound details and is claimed to offer rich bass as well as clear and undistorted treble output. The earphones also feature two built-in high-sensitivity microphones, combined with Qualcomm’s cVc noise reduction technology for dynamically reducing environmental noise and reduce echo during calls.

As for the battery life, the Redmi Buds 3 can each last for up to 5 hours on a single charge. It also has comes with a charging box that looks similar to that of Apple AirPods Pro, and can extend the battery life up to 20 hours. The company claims that a 10-minute charge can deliver up to 1.5 hours of music playback time.

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TCL 20 R 5G launched with 90Hz display, Dimensity 700, 13MP triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 8, 2021

Earlier this week, TCL unveiled the TCL 20Y phone with modest specs. Now, it has silently a low-budget 5G smartphone called the TCL 20 R 5G in Europe. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the new TCL 20 R 5G.

TCL 20 R 5G specifications and features

The TCL 20 R 5G has a 6.52-inch display that delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a 500nits peak brightness. The waterdrop notch on the screen houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

The back panel of the TCL 20 R 5G has a vertical camera unit that houses a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel portrait sensor, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash. The rear shell also features a traditional fingerprint scanner.

The Dimensity 700 chip fuels the TCL 20 R 5G along with 4 GB of RAM. It comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. The handset runs on Android 11, and it offers a microSD card slot for more storage. The 4,500mAh battery of the smartphone carries support for 10W charging. The device is packed with usual connectivity features such as dual SIM, 5G/4G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, a USB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

TCL 20 R 5G pricing and availability

In the Czech Republic, the 64 GB and 128 GB variants of the TCL 20 R 5G are priced at CZK 5,290 and CZK 5,790, respectively. It comes in blue and black colors. The sales of the smartphone are expected to begin by the end of this month.

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Huawei schedules a launch event on September 13 for office productivity products

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Jeet

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Sep 8, 2021

Huawei has scheduled a launch event in its home country China on 13th September at 07:30 p.m. local time. The event, which is titled “Unlocking new office productivity!” hints at the launch of new office-related products.

The company has not yet revealed what devices it plans to launch at the next week’s event but if the recent leak is to be believed then the China-based tech giant is gearing up to launch its own printer.

Another report indicates that Huawei will be launching a 14-inch large-screen product at its September 13 launch event. The report adds that the device won’t be a smartphone in the traditional sense but will have the functions of a mobile phone but what the product will be called is not yet known.

The screen of 14-inch is a bit larger for a regular tablet but is related to a laptop. However, it appears that the upcoming device isn’t a laptop as it has support for functions of a smartphone. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for a few more days for the official launch event to take place.

As for the printer, the leaked image of the upcoming Huawei printer reveals that along with the printing functionality, it also comes with support scanning and copying, making the printer an all-in-one product. It will also support Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless printing and can be easily controlled remotely through an application.

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Apple Watch Series 7 shipments could be delayed due to production issues

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Jeet

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Sep 8, 2021

Apple has now confirmed that the company will be hosting its next launch event on 14th September. While the tech giant has not confirmed what devices it plans to launch at this “California Streaming” event, it’s pretty evident that the iPhone 13 series is expected to go official on 14th September.

But the next-generation iPhone isn’t the only product getting launched at the event. Going by the previous record of the company and the rumors, Apple is also set to announce its Watch Series 7 at the same event.

However, a new report claims that the actual launch of the Apple Watch Series 7 could be delayed as the company is facing production issues. Currently, there’s not much information available about what the issues are.

This means that while the Apple Watch Series 7 will be announced next week, the new models of the smartwatches won’t be available for purchase until the end of October. But there’s a possibility that instead of delaying the launch for all the models, Apple could only delay the affected models while the rest of them will be available as usual.

If the reports are to be believed, then Apple isn’t focusing much on the health-related features for the upcoming smartwatch but is dedicating efforts for a new design with flatter edges and improving the hardware specs which includes a new display and a new chip.

This time, the Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to come in 41-millimeter and 45-millimeter variants, and the larger model carrying a screen of 1.9-inch. The display is said to use a new lamination technique for bringing the display closer to the protective glass. This new display is what’s causing the production delay.

Apart from the Series 7 models, Apple is also reportedly working on a successor of the Watch SE which is said to launch next year, along with a rugged model which will be targeted at extreme sports users.

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iQOO Z5 likely to launch in India in September

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 8, 2021

The iQOO 8 Pro’s Indian variant was spotted at Geekbench and Google Play Console recently, which suggested that iQOO may announce the iQOO 8 Pro in September in India. A tipster has claimed that the company will not be launching the iQOO 8 Pro. Instead, it will introduce the iQOO Z5 smartphone in India. The moniker of the device suggests that it will be succeeding the iQOO Z3 5G that debuted earlier this year.

Reports have revealed the existence of iQOO Z5 and IQOO Z5 Pro smartphones. However, it is unclear whether both handsets will be launching this month. The Indian variant of the iQOO Z5 was spotted with I2018 model number at the IMEI database last month.

Recently, a Vivo smartphone with V2148A model number was approved by China’s TENAA authority. Its IMEI database listing reveals that it will be breaking cover as the iQOO Z5 Pro. Hence, it is expected to launch as iQOO’s first-ever Pro model in the Z-series. Unfortunately, the rumor mill is yet to spill information about the iQOO Z5 duo.

Recently, new Vivo phones with V2130A and V2131A model numbers were spotted at Google Play Console with identical specs like a punch-hole screen with FHD+ resolution, Android 11 OS, Dimensity 900, and 8 GB of RAM. The V2130A’s TENAA certification further revealed that it has a 3,970mAh rated battery, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, a 32-megapixel front camera, and 64-megapixel triple cameras. This model is expected to debut as Vivo S10e soon. Probably, the V2131A handset will be packed with identical specs. The IMEI database listing of the V2131A revealed that it may debut as iQOO Z5x.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Colorful Backpack is now available for purchase in China

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Jeet

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Sep 8, 2021

Lenovo has a popular Xiaoxin lineup for laptops in its home country China and now the company has launched a new product in the same lineup — Backpack. The Lenovo Xiaoxin Colorful Backpack will be available for purchase in China from today, i.e. 8th September.

While the backpack is priced at 129 yuan (~$20), it will be available for purchase at a 30 percent discount during the first sale, which brings down its cost to just 89 yuan (~$14). It is being made available in three vibrant color options — Lemon Yellow, Mint Strawberry, and Classic Black.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Colorful Backpack weighs 540 grams and comes with reinforced shoulder straps and imported Kevlar stitching. It is made up of custom-made wear-resistant and splash-proof fabrics.

The company says that the fabric used is comfortable when touched and isn’t prone to creases. Further, it is said to be durable and is easy to take care of. It also has a customized resin zipper and thanks to tough and water-resistant material, the backpack is made to last longer.

Lenovo also says that the fabric has undergone special treatments such as anti-fading, but due to sweat, chemicals, and oil in daily chemicals, the long-term friction with the surface of the bag may cause fading.

It has an eight-pocket design and has a dedicated compartment for laptops with up to 16-inch display and tablets having a screen size of up to 13-inch. Internally, there are multiple compartments for storage, while on the outside, there are storage bags on the front and both sides that can be quickly accessed.

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Infinix Zero X to debut on September 13

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 8, 2021

Infinix has confirmed that it will be holding a global launch event on Sept. 13. The hashtags in the official tweets suggest that the company will unleash next Zero branded smartphone through the Sept. 13 event. Recent reports have revealed the existence of phones like the Zero X, Zero X Neo, and Zero X Pro. It is being reported that the company will only announce the Zero X phone on Sep. 13.

Bringing the cosmos closer to your eyes.

Unveiling on 13 September.

Now, the countdown begins. #SeeBeyond #FromZeroToHero #Infinix pic.twitter.com/BsWhQ5acOF

— Infinix Mobile (@Infinix_Mobile) September 7, 2021

Last month, Infinix confirmed that it will be soon launching an Helio G96 chipset-powered handset. The Zero X or/and Zero X Pro are expected to arrive with the new Helio chipset. With around 9 days remaining for the launch event, the company is expected to reveal more information on the key features of the Zero X in the coming days.

Alleged Infinix ZERO X Renders Leak — Alleged Infinix ZERO X leaked renders by XDA Developers

Earlier this month, XDA Developers shared a leaked render of the Stellar Black edition of the Infinix Zero X. It revealed that the smartphone will be sporting a centrally positioned punch-hole screen. The absence of a physical fingerprint scanner suggested that it could be equipped with an OLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The speckled back of the Zero X was seen sporting a rectangle-shaped camera module. It houses a quad-LED flash unit and a triple camera system, which also includes a periscope zoom lens. Infinix’s tweet suggests that the Zero X will offer Super Moon Mode for capturing shots of the moon.

Discover how you can capture photos of the moon with the Super Moon Mode at Infinix Presents: See Beyond happening on 13 September, in corporate partnership with The Royal Observatory Greenwich.

#shootforthemoon #SeeBeyond #FromZeroToHero #Infinix pic.twitter.com/NWrREByblC

— Infinix Mobile (@Infinix_Mobile) September 7, 2021

The Zero X may carry support for a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate supporting display. It could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for fast charging.

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OPPO A11s renders emerge to reveal design, color variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 8, 2021

OPPO is reportedly working on a new A-series smartphone called the OPPO A11s. Today, reputed Evan Blass shared the renders of the A11s to showcase its design and color variants.

The OPPO A11s’ leaked renders show that it features a punch-hole display. An earpiece is lodged in the top bezel of the device, and it has a noticeable bottom bezel. The volume buttons are available on the left side of the device, whereas a power key can be found on its right.

Moving to the back, which seems to be made up of polycarbonate material, it features a rectangle-shaped camera module. It houses three cameras and an LED flash. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the back panel of the device. The leaked render shows that it will be available in black and white colors.

The Chinese text on the screen suggests that the handset will be heading to China soon. It is unclear which other markets will be receiving the handset. Also, there is no information available on its specifications.

Speaking of China, two OPPO phones with model numbers PEYM00 and PECM20 were approved by China’s TENAA authority last month. Reports have revealed that the PEYM00 model will debut with the OPPO K9 Pro moniker in China. The PECM20 phone appears to be a budget-friendly 5G phone, but there is no information available on its final moniker.

In addition, OPPO is expected to announce a Dimensity 810 chipset powered smartphone this month. It is speculated to arrive with specs like a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz LCD display, a 16-megapixel front camera, 48-megapixel triple cameras, a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Xiaomi surpasses Apple in Q2 2021 to emerge as the world’s No. 1 wearable brand

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 8, 2021

Data released by Canalys shows that the global wearable market recorded a 5.6% year-on-year growth in Q2 2021 with an estimated 40.9 million wearables shipped during the period.

The report also shows that Chinese tech giant Xiaomi leapfrogged Apple to emerge as the top-selling wearable brand in Q2 2021. Xiaomi’s feat was made possible by the exploit of the Mi Smart Band 6 which performed well despite not launching in India during the period. Xiaomi just launched the Mi Band 6 in India and we expect it to continue to drive sales for the Chinese manufacturer.

Surprisingly, embattled Chinese tech giant Huawei held on to the third spot of which we know the sale is being driven by the Chinese market, one of the world’s largest. Huawei is closely followed by Fitbit with Samsung completing the top 5 spots.

Xiaomi’s feat comes at a time the smart band market has been declining, a trend which started in Q4 2020 and extended to the first quarter of this year. Smartwatches are, however, replacing the basic bands and Apple is in the lead in that segment. The Cupertino-based company controls about 31.1% share of the market in Q2 2021.

Huawei occupies the second spot with an estimated 9% share of the market. Others include Garmin with a 7.6% market share, Samsung with a 7% share, and Xiaomi with an estimated market share of 5.7%.

The report noted that smartwatches now account for 62% of global wearable band shipments. We expect this trend to continue as manufacturers are increasingly developing models crammed with loads of vital features. Apple is also expected to hold on to its lead of the market in Q3 and Q4 as it slashes the prices of its current models preparatory to the Watch Series 7 launch. The Watch Series 7 is also expected to drive sales in the fourth quarter when it is released.

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Vivo X70 series rumor roundup: Specs, Price, Colors & More – What to Expect!

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 8, 2021

Last month, Vivo confirmed the launch date of its premium smartphone series, the Vivo X70 series. The series will go on floors on September 9(7:30 PM China time) in the Chinese market and we expect three phones to debut at the launch event. Ahead of its unveiling, we’ve plenty of its details learned, thanks to the leaks and rumors circulating around the smartphone series. Today, we’re taking a look at all the details learned so far about the Vivo X70 series.

Vivo X70 series Rumor Roundup: What to Expect?

The Vivo X70 series will comprise the Vivo X70, Vivo X70 Pro, and the Vivo X70 Pro+. All the phones will have all sorts of bells and whistles over their predecessors. Primarily, there will be camera improvements and the sensors will be powered by ZEISS optics.

Display and Design

Starting with the design and display, the Vivo X70 and X70 Pro will feature a 6.56-inch punch-hole screen with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will be an AMOLED panel with a 120Hz high refresh rate. On the other hand, the Vivo X70 Pro+ will boast a larger 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED display with Quad-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

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As far as the design is concerned, the phones will have a boxy design with an oversized camera island on the Pro+. Thin bezels and curved sides will also be a few of its highlights.

Cameras on the Vivo X70 series

The series was recently listed on China Telecom which revealed that the phones will bag ZEISS optics. The Vivo X70 will sport a triple camera system with a 40MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP portrait camera lens. The Vivo X70 Pro will have a quad-camera setup with a 50MP main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide-wide lens, a 12MP portrait sensor, and lastly an 8MP telephoto lens.

Speaking of the Pro+, the device will have a 50MP main sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide lens. Furthermore, it will also have a 12MP portrait and an 8MP telephoto lens similar to the Pro variant.

Upfront, the phones will have a single camera lens. However, the exact megapixel count of the lens is unknown. Nonetheless, the phones will also have some inbuilt camera features similar to previous Vivo X-series phones. The series will also have OIS support and 8k video recording capability.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, the Vivo X70 and X70 Pro will come powered by Exynos 1080 SoC. The Pro+, on the other hand, will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset. The Vivo X70 will pack a 4,400mAh battery, whereas, the X70 Pro will have a 4,450mAh. The X70 Pro+ will have the biggest battery of the series i.e. a 4,500mAh cell.

The vanilla model and the Pro model will support a 44W fast charging support and the Pro+ will bag a faster 55W fast charging support. The smartphones will run on Android 11 OS out of the box with Vivo’s custom skin on the top.

Pricing, color variants, and availability

According to a recent leak, the Vivo X70 series will come in multiple colors. The X70 Pro+ will come in two leather finishes – Orange Leather and Blue Leather. It will also have a Black glass color variant. The X70 and X70 Pro will arrive in a gradient color, a White, and a Black color variant.

Unfortunately, the pricing details of the smartphones are unavailable at the moment. But, we expect the vanilla X70 to come at mid-range pricing, whereas the X70 Pro to have similar pricing as the starter flagships from big giants like Samsung. The X70 Pro+ will be the premium offering from the company and is expected to be priced similarly to the top tier phones from again Samsung, Apple, Huawei.

Regarding its availability, the series may not make it to the global market very soon. But, we expect some of the phones from the series to go global sometime later this year. We can expect the phones to arrive in the UK and India.

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