According to a new report by 91mobiles, Vivo is planning to launch two new Y-series phones such as the Vivo Y33s and Vivo Y21 in India. The publication has teamed up with tipster Yogesh Brar to share the leaked renders and specifications of both smartphones.
Vivo Y21 specifications (Rumored)
The Vivo Y21’s leaked posters reveal that it features a 6.5-inch Halo FullView display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and an 89 percent screen-to-body ratio. It is fueled by the Helio P35 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The device will offer 1 GB of extended RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.
It runs on FunTouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. For photography, it features an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. The other features of the device include dual 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Vivo Y33s specifications (Rumored)
The Vivo Y33s, which will be rivaling the likes of the OPPO F19 and Samsung Galaxy M31 will offer a 6.58-inch Halo FullView FHD+ display, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90.6 percent screen space, Helio G80 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 4 GB of extended RAM, and 128 GB of built-in storage.
It also features a 5,000mAh battery with 18W rapid charging support. The phone offers a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It also offers dual 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
While these Vivo Y21 and Y33s are expected to debut soon in India, there is no information on their pricing.
Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Mix 4 last week in China with impressive specs like Snapdragon 888+ SoC, 108MP cameras, and 50W wireless charging. Today, Xiaomi has revealed that the flagship phone comes with another impressive feature called Smart Charging which protects the phone’s battery from getting damaged while charging excessively.
A couple of months back, Xiaomi was seen testing a feature called MIUI Battery Health Indicator which evidently showed the estimated health status of the battery. The feature was similar to Apple’s Battery health feature and was first rolled out to the Redmi Note 10. Now, the new Smart Charging feature is an addition to the previous battery feature, but it is currently exclusive to the newly launched Mi Mix 4.
According to Xiaomi, the feature will intelligently learn the daily charging habits of the Mi Mix 4 and timely behavior of charging and discharging. Based on long-term data, the feature will regulate the battery and hence improving the battery health.
Practically, when the feature is turned on from the settings, it will learn the charging time at night and discharging time in the morning through AI. This function will therefore allow the device to charge comfortably at night, and as soon as it’s time to wake up, it will intentionally transmit the charge, ensuring that it is fully juiced up in the morning. In a long run, the Smart Charging feature will save the battery from aging quickly.
The Mi Mix 4 comes with a 6.67-inch 3D curved AMOLED display. It has a triple rear camera system with a 108MP main sensor, an 8MP periscope lens, and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera unit. It comes powered by Snapdragon 888+ SoC coupled with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support.
Apple launched its new 24-inch iMac in April this year and now just a few months later, the Cupertino-based tech giant has started selling a refurbished version of the same through its own Apple Store in the UK.
Currently, it seems that there’s only one model available for purchase that too in Pink color option. The device packs an 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, and 256GB SSD and is priced at £1,059. This represents a saving of £190.00 over the standard price of £1,249.
New 24-inch Apple iMac
We expect additional models to be available for purchase in near future. If you are unaware, the stock for the refurbished models varies based on what people have sent in for repair or replacement. If you are looking to purchase a refurbished version of a particular model, then you will need to keep an eye on the store for its availability.
Apple is selling a refurbished version of its Mac devices with a one-year warranty — the same as what the company offers with the purchase of a new model. The company also ensures all the manuals and accessories, including a USB-C power adapter and cable.
The new 24-inch iMac features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina Display with support for 1 billion colors. It has True Tone technology which it uses to automatically adjust the color temperature based on your environment.
It is powered by Apple Silicon‘s M1 chipset and comes in two versions — one with an 8-core CPU and a 7-core GPU and another with an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU. The base model packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage which can be expanded up to 16GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage.
Apple M1 chipset is the first from the technology giant for its Mac devices under Apple Silicon. The company is now working on an upgraded chipset, which is likely to be called M1X and there are already reports about Mac devices powered by the same. It’s likely that the upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models could become the first devices to be powered by the Apple M1X chipset. To know for sure, we’ll not have to wait longer as the laptops are expected to launch in the coming weeks.
Huawei might start selling smartphones from other manufacturers in its offline stores. According to a Weibo post, a smartphone codenamed Monica is launching this month which will be going on sale in different Huawei retail stores.
The Monica is expected to be available on offline Huawei stores starting August 20. However, it is still uncertain if this is a Huawei model or a phone from another brand. Also, there’s no word available on the specifications and pricing of this smartphone.
Huawei recently launched the P50 series, and there’s no news of the company launching any other smartphone for a while now. So we can speculate that Huawei is planning to partner with other brands to showcase their products in its store and even sell them.
Source: Weibo
There is another possibility that this Monica smartphone could have been developed in partnership with Huawei. The smartphone could be using some component from Huawei technologies, or it could run Harmony OS. If the phone is indeed running on Huawei’s HarmonyOS, it kind of makes sense on why Huawei will be selling third-party smartphones in its retail stores.
Another tipster hinted that three new products are scheduled to launch that might be sold through Huawei’s retail network. The tipster suggests that third-party operators and small vendors make these products. Also, we don’t know what these three products will be, so we might have to wait for an official announcement.
Huawei recently launched its P50 flagship duo, and now the P50 smartphones are available in offline retail stores. Customers can visit the stores and experience the new smartphones. The Huawei P50 and P50 Pro come with upgraded displays, two chipsets, and an improved camera. A company representative recently revealed that the new series would be available globally. Huawei has started shipping out the P50 units starting August 12 in China.
Last year, Apple launched the iPhone 12 lineup a bit later, in the month of October because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But this time, the company is sticking to its usual timeframe and the next-generation iPhone series will get launched in September, i.e. next month.
A new report from MacRumors, which cites an investor note by Daniel Ives of Wedbush claims that Apple is set to officially launch the iPhone 13 series in the third week of September but the exact date is not yet known.
However, Apple typically hosts the launch event on Tuesday and we expect the company to continue the trend. This means that the launch event could take place on 21st September. Even if the new report turns out to be untrue, then Apple could launch the iPhone 13 lineup on 7th September or 14th September.
In the same report, it is said that Daniel Ives is expecting Apple to manufacture between 130 million to 150 million units of its next-generation iPhone by the end of this year and about 35 percent to 45 percent will be built in Q3 2021.
Design-wise, the Apple iPhone 13 lineup is expected to come with a slightly smaller notch and will have a 120Hz refresh rate. Notably, the higher refresh rate is expected only in the Pro variants. It is also being reiterated that the company will also be offering a 1TB internal storage model this time.
It is also claimed to have support for mmWave 5G for countries outside of the United States. The phones are said to come with the space-saving internal circuitry, which should allow the company to offer a larger battery inside the device.
A recent report claims that the new iPhones will come with support for 25W fast charging technology, a slight upgrade from the current 22W charging. It is also expected to come with a LiDAR scanner.
The upcoming flagship smartphone series from Apple will come with notable hardware upgrades. It points out to a faster and more power-efficient chipset manufactured using a 5nm+ process, which is presumably the upcoming Apple A15 Bionic.
Recently, a new OPPO phone with PEYM00 model number was approved by the TENAA authority of China. The images of the phone that have appeared at the Chinese certification site revealed that it will be arriving as a K-series phone. A tipster has claimed that it will be a rebranded version of an existing Realme phone.
According to the tipster, the OPPO PEYM00 will be releasing in the market with the OPPO K9 Pro moniker. The rear image of the phone reveals that the “09-K Pro,” which further indicates that it will be a Pro version of the OPPO K9 that debuted in May in China.
OPPO K9 Pro TENAA
The tipster has claimed it will be rebranded version of the Realme GT Neo. It is known through its TENAA listing that it has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, a 3.0GHz octa-core processor (could be Dimensity 1200), 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of storage, and a 4,400mAh battery that seemingly supports 65W fast charging. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel, and its back panel has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.
These specs of the OPPO K9 Pro indicate that it will be a rebadged GT Neo. OPPO and Realme are unlikely to sell two phones with identical specs at the same time. It was found at the time of writing this post that the Realme GT Neo is no longer available for purchase in China. This indicates that the K9 Pro will be launching soon. Probably, Realme has no plans to sell the GT Neo again.
OnePlus is rolling out a new software update for its latest mid-ranger, Nord 2. This is the second software update for the Nord 2. The new update is rolled out to global units, including the ones sold in India. It has a firmware number DN2103_11_A.09 for global variants, while the update for Indian units has the firmware number DN2101_11_A.09.
The latest update improves the camera performance, fixes the bug that didn’t let users enable Wi-Fi hotspot, improves the loading speed of previews, and tweaks the Gallery app.
Here’s the complete changelog:
System
Optimized the notification feature of the Community app
Improved system stability and fixed, known issues
Camera
Further optimized the HDR feature experience
Further improved the camera performance
Network
Fixed the issue of unable to enable the Wi-Fi hotspot
Gallery
Optimized the UI effect, bringing a better experience
Improved the loading speed of previewing pictures
The update brings system optimizations, which include improvements in the notifications of the Community app and better system stability. Further, the update optimizes the HDR feature and improves the camera performance. Finally, the update optimizes the whole experience of the Gallery app and improves the loading speed of preview images.
In a community post, OnePlus mentioned that it is an incremental update, but not a major one. This update does not bring any major changes or a security patch, but it fine-tunes the software experience. OnePlus said that the update is rolling out in phases and will be reaching out to a small group of users starting today, with a wider rollout scheduled in the coming days.
You will receive a notification as soon as the update reaches your unit, or you can manually check for the update from the Settings app.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A52 5G earlier this year and now it has taken off covers from the Galaxy A52s 5G, which comes with an improved processor. A fresh report by GalaxyClub.nlhas revealed the megapixel count of the main camera of Galaxy A53, which is expected to replace the A52 series next year.
The report reveals that the main camera of the Galaxy A53 will have the same resolution as the existing A52 models. The Galaxy A50 debuted in 2019 camera with a 25-megapixel main camera. Samsung provided users with a 48-megapixel main camera on the Galaxy A51 in 2020. As it is known, the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A52s are equipped with a 64-megapixel primary camera.
Since Samsung is unlikely to offer an A-series mid-range phone with a 108-megapixel, it appears that the Galaxy A53 will feature a 64-megapixel main camera. At present, there is no information on the auxiliary and front cameras of the smartphone. Also, there is no information available on the other specs of A53.
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Samsung released the Galaxy S21 series at the beginning of the year and the new A-series were made announced sometime later. The South Korean company may continue with the same strategy next year. Hence, the Galaxy A53s may break cover in the first quarter of 2022.
In related news, the Galaxy A52s 5G features a 6.5-inch FHD+ 120 S-AMOLED display, a 32-megapixel primary camera, and a 64-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 5-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. The Snapdragon 778G powered phone offers 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of storage, and 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
The iQOO 8 series has finally gone official in China. The vanilla iQOO 8has a 6.56-inch flat OLED panel, whereas the Pro model features a Samsung E5 LTPO OLED panel with curved edges. The marvelous screen of the iQOO 8 Pro has received an A+ rating from DisplayMate.
To begin with, the iQOO 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch punch-hole screen that offers a screen-to-body ratio of 92.22 percent. The screen offers quad HD+ resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, 10-bit color depth, P3 color gamut, 8000000:1 contrast ratio, and up to 120Hz refresh rate. It also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
The iQOO 8 Pro is the first-ever iQOO phone that was sent for reviewing to DisplayMate. After conducting a series of tests, it awarded the iQOO 8 Pro’s screen an A+ rating. In its review, DisplayMate mentioned that the smartphone sets or matches 14 smartphone display performance records.
iQOO 8 Pro
Some of the tests that yielded the highest results include absolute color accuracy, image contrast accuracy, intensity scale accuracy, full-screen brightness, peak display brightness, native color gamut, contrast ratio, contrast rating in ambient light, and visible screen resolution. Other tests revealed that the iQOO 8 Pro’s display has the smallest maximum color error and lowest screen reflectance.
DisplayMate’s review concludes by stating that the iQOO 8 Pro wins its Best Smartphone Display Award earning the highest ever Display Performance Grade of A+ and setting or matching 14 Smartphone Display Performance Records including 7 that are Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect.
The iQOO 8 Pro offers other specs like Snapdragon 888+, up to 12 GB of LPDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, OriginOS 1.0 UI-based Android 11, and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. It has a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) + 16-megapixel (portrait) triple camera unit. For security, it features an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. The iQOO 8 Pro starts at 4,999 Yuan (~$770) in China.
The Itel A48 entry-level Android smartphone has gone official in India. The phone comes with a chance to enroll in the Jio-Exclusive offer. Customers who purchase the smartphone and opt for the Jio-Exclusive offer would be entitled to instant price support of Rs 512, which allows customers to enjoy data connectivity through Jio while phone calls and SMS can be carried out the SIM of any operator.
The Jio-Exclusive offer is available for new and existing Jio subscribers. The offer includes other benefits worth up to Rs 4,000 in the form of coupons that can be used on platforms like MakeMyTrip, OYO, PharmEasy, and Myntra on recharge of Rs 249 and above.
Itel A48
Itel A48 specifications and features
The Itel A48 has a 6.1-inch IPS waterdrop notch screen that delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is powered by an unnamed octa-core processor that works at 1.4GHz.
The device ships with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot. It is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.
The Itel A48 has a front camera of 5-megapixel. The rectangle camera housing available on its back has a pair of 5-megapixel cameras and an LED flash. For security, it features a fingerprint scanner and face unlock support. Lastly, the device comes preinstalled with Android 10 (Go edition).
Itel A48 price in India
In the press release, the Itel A48 has been mentioned with a pricing of Rs. 6,399 for the sole 2GB + 32GB storage model. However, it is listed with a price tag of Rs 6,999 on Amazon India. It comes in three colours such as Gradation Black, Gradation Green, and Gradation Purple
Xiaomi is again alive and kicking in the tablet market with two new models: Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro. They are two variants from the same series, but they are both high-end tablets. That is the main reason why a lot of people will have a hard time trying to understand which one to buy. Is it better to save some money for the vanilla version or spending more for the Pro variant makes more sense? We hope that this comparison between the two tablets will clear your ideas in regards. Given that they are similar tablets, the comparison will be mainly focused on the differences between them rather than which one is better or worse.
Dual 50 + 5 MP or dual 13 + 5 MP
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Single 13 MP f/2.0
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
8600 mAh, fast charging 67W
8720 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, optional LTE and 5G, pen support, keyboard support
Pen support, keyboard support
Design
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro have exactly the same design. It includes flat borders just like the latest iPads, a very high screen to body ratio with a display covering more than 80% of the front panel, and a plastic unibody design unlike most of the premium tablets. They are very thin with a thickness of just 6.9 mm and they are also pretty lightweight. Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and 5 Pro support the pen and a magnetic keyboard, and they have a camera module that is aesthetically similar to those of the Mi 11 series. Despite they are not the most expensive tablets, they are definitely among the most beautiful ones and Xiaomi paid a lot of attention to their design.
Display
Just like the design, even the displays of these two tablets are exactly the same. A lot of people will hate the fact that they sport IPS panels: with these displays, you do not get the vivid colors provided by OLED panels. But they are amazing IPS panels and not average ones. They are able to show up to one billion colors with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, the HDR10 certification, and Dolby Vision support. The diagonal of the display is 11 inches, good for productivity but not excessively wide. If you use the keyboard, you can transform these tablets into mini laptops.
Specs & Software
The most important difference between the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and the Mi Pad 5 Pro in terms of hardware is not the performance, but the connectivity. The Pro variant comes in a configuration with 5G connectivity included and a SIM slot, while the vanilla Mi Pad 5 does not have 4G nor 5G connectivity at all. However, there is an important difference between their components as well. The vanilla version is equipped with a Snapdragon 860 chipset which is a high-end SoC, but it is inferior to the Snapdragon 865. With the Pro version, you get a Snapdragon 870 which is actually an upgrade of the Snapdragon 865, as well as 8 GB of RAM in the most expensive configuration (instead of just 6 GB provided by the vanilla version). The tablets run Android 11 customized by MIUI 12.5.
Camera
The 5G variant of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro is one of the best camera tablets in the market. It has a 50 MP main camera which is able to capture stunning shots in terms of detail and it can also record 4K videos. The 50 MP sensor is paired with a secondary 5 MP depth sensor useful for a better bokeh effect. The non-5G variants of the Mi Pad 5 Pro have a 13 MP main sensor which is way inferior to the above-mentioned 50 MP camera, always paired with a 5 MP depth sensor. The original Mi Pad 5 has a 13 MP camera as well, but it lacks a 5 MP depth sensor. Both the tablets have an 8 MP front camera which records 1080p videos.
Despite it is the lower-end model, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has a slightly bigger battery with a capacity of 8720 mAh. But it is not a huge difference, so you do not get a huge boost in terms of battery life. That is the opposite if we talk about fast charging, given that there is a big power difference: the Mi Pad 5 supports 33W fast charging, while the Pro variant goes up to 67W.
Price
For now, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and its Pro variant are only available in China. The former has a starting price tag of €260/$305, while you need at least €330/$386 to buy the base variant of the latter. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 is naturally the inferior one. The Pro variant has a way better camera (if you choose the 5G version), optional 5G connectivity, and faster charging, as well as a better processor. If you need these features, go for the Pro variant, otherwise, you can get the same user experience with the vanilla version.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro: PRO and CONS
Following the popularity of Apple’s MagSafe, Realme announced MagDart, its own take on magnetic wireless charging technology. Now, OPPO seems to be next to jump on the train according to a trademark application filing.
The MagVOOC trademark application was spotted by Twitter user Paras Guglani (via MySmartPrice). The listing doesn’t reveal much save for the date of application which is August 11, 2021, and the applicant which is OPPO Guangdong Mobile Communications Co. Ltd.
From the trademark name which is a portmanteau of magnetic and VOOC, OPPO’s charging technology, we can safely presume that this is OPPO’s own magnetic wireless charging technology.
We don’t know if OPPO plans to launch any phone that supports magnetic wireless charging anytime soon. Wireless charging is not a popular feature among OPPO devices. The Find X3 and Find X3 Pro are the only OPPO phones announced this year that have support for wireless charging. So if we are going to see magnetic wireless charging on an OPPO phone, it will most likely be next year’s Find X phones.
Earlier today, Motorola announced two new phones in India – the Motorola Edge 20 and the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion. However, their more powerful sibling, the Motorola Edge 20 Pro didn’t tag along. Don’t fret, as it has been revealed the phone will launch in India.
The info was revealed on Twitter by the Country Head of Motorola India, Prashanth Mani. The tweet was a quoted reply to a tweet by another user who said he wished the Edge 20 Pro was announced too. The top executive replied that the phone will launch soon.
The Edge 20 Pro a.k.a Edge S Pro in China is a Snapdragon 870-powered phone with a 6.7-inch FHD+ 144Hz OLED display. That display also has a 576Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, SGS eye protection certification, DCI-P3 color gamut, and can display over a billion colors.
The processor is paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage but we won’t be surprised if India gets a more affordable 8GB RAM variant. There is a 108MP primary rear camera, an 8MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom and 50x superzoom, and a 16MP ultrawide angle camera that can also shoot in macro. Up in front is a 32MP camera.
Motorola ships the phone with a 4500mAh and supports 30W TurboPower fast charging. It also has the Ready For PC feature that is available on the Moto G100. The Motorola Edge 20 Pro runs My UX based on Android 11 and Motorola is promising two years of OS upgrades and security updates.
Reliance Jio announced the JioPhone Next back in June but not much has been said since then. The Next is a product of the partnership between Google and Reliance Jio to produce affordable Android smartphones. Although we are still in the dark on the full official specs list for it, some details of the JioPhone Next have surfaced online pertaining to its specifications and pricing. This is coming ahead of the launch slated for September 10.
A tipster has hinted that the smartphone will be priced at around Rs. 3,499 (~$47). This should make it the cheapest phone in its category if that pans out. Reliance Jio chairman Mukesh Ambani had earlier disclosed that the Next will rank as the most affordable smartphone not just in India but in the global market.
The tipster also shared some of the key specifications of the model. The model number of the yet-to-be-released Jio Phone Next is LS-5701-J and some of the specs available as per the latest leak include a Qualcomm 215 Mobile Platinum processor, Android 11 Go, Duo Go and Google Camera Go preinstalled, an HD+ screen resolution. We are still not sure what the screen size looks like. The dual SIM module supports dual 4G VoLTE connectivity, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2.
The camera setup of the smartphone consists of a 13MP OmniVision rear camera sensor and an 8MP front camera. which supports 1080P video recording. The smartphone will have 3GB of RAM while the internal storage capacity is not known yet. Battery specification and battery life are not known also.
The smartphone is definitely targeted at the low end of the spectrum in India. We await further development ahead of the September 10 launch date.
The renders of the phone leaked earlier, and they show a largely unchanged design save for the rear cameras that are now in a square housing. Another design change is the fingerprint scanner which is now on the side, doubling as a power button. The model that launched earlier this year has its scanner on the back.
With respect to the specifications revealed by Steve Hemmerstoffer in collaboration with Pricebaba, the Moto G50 5G codenamed Saipan will have a 6.5-inch 1600 x 720 display with a waterdrop notch. The front-facing camera is a 13MP sensor, carried over from its sibling.
Motorola has swapped the Snapdragon 480 5G for MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 chipset. There is 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. The primary rear camera remains a 48MP sensor but the specs of the other two sensors were not disclosed. The Moto G50 5G will also have NFC, an audio jack, and be available in two colors dubbed Iron and Cosmo. It should run Android 11 out of the box.
There is no info yet about a launch date but it should not be far off and most likely won’t be a big announcement.
Cubot finally introduced a new KingKong 7 smartphone with highly competitive specifications. The new rugged smartphone from Cubot is ultra-affordable while offering decent performance and enhanced camera features. It stands well against the competition in the rugged smartphone category.
Cubot KingKong 7 comes with a large 6.36-inch Full HD display having 1080 x 2300 pixels resolution. The smartphone is powered with MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor which couples an 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It is backed with a 5000 mAh battery which is enough for a couple of days of storage.
In the camera section, the Cubot KingKong 7 equips a powerful triple rear camera including a 64MP primary sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide camera having a 124.8-degree view angle, and a 5MP macro lens. The smartphone camera is quite useful and worth every cent spent on it. There’s a 32MP AI beauty camera for selfies, and video calling on the front. Both the rear and front cameras can capture beautiful and high-quality photos and videos.
Cubot KingKong 7 is a rugged smartphone and is an IP68 and IP69K certified device. Moreover, it features NFC and runs on Android 11.
Pricing and Availability
Cubot KingKong 7 will start retailing from August 23rd for the price of $179.99 via Aliexpress. However, its original retail price is $299.99. It is a perfect companion for camera enthusiasts who love to take photos. You can know more about the device by heading to the official website.
Gaming smartphones often becomes a victim of gamer’s anger. Losing a game becomes too painful sometimes and people start taking it off on their gadget. However, it becomes more painful after the device breaks. So, Blackview came up with a solution, which is rugged gaming phones. Their new device, Blackview BL5000 is a MIL-STD-810G certified gaming rugged phone specially build for people with intense gaming habits. The device is now retailing with a hefty discount via the official Blackview store.
Blackview BL5000 is purely a value for money smartphone. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC which inbuilt an octa-core processor based on 7nm technology. The smartphone comes with 8GB RAM and Dual 5G connectivity. Blackview BL5000 features a 6.36’ inch FHD+ punch-hole display with pixel density 400 PPI, coupled with the MediaTek MiraVision display-enhancing technology.
With its 1217 super-linear speaker and 0.9cc equivalent speaker chamber, the BL5000 produces a big volume of Smart PA sound in a wide frequency range. The device also features a 3D copper pipe liquid cooling method to cool down the gadget during intense gameplay. The device is powered by a massive 4980mAh battery with MediaTek 5G UltraSave technology. BL5000 comes with a 30W fast charger with the capability of charging 22% in 10 minutes. Its battery is so good that the device can survive the entire day on heavy usage.
Pricing and Availability
The device is currently retailing at a discounted price of$279.99 ($220 off) via the official Blackview Website. There is an extra gift – an earphones pair worth $59.99. Apart from this, the brand is also offering 5 units at a price of $199.99 daily till August 22.
The last has not been heard about the much-hyped Apple car in the making. Recently Apple was reported to be in talks with Korean partners on the development of the Apple car, and more details are now available.
A Patent filed by Apple has revealed that Apple car owners can authorize other users to drive the car without releasing the keys. Indeed, there have been several Patents relating to the Apple car covering a wide array of concepts and components that have been filed.
Obviously, the Apple car will not need physical keys as it would be operated via an iPhone. So the car will have digital keys which would allow for key sharing. According to the patent documents, the system will allow someone else to drive your car without the owner divulging critical and confidential information.
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To be clear, the new patent is not about sharing passcodes or critical access data that can be snooped and used by third parties. According to Apple, if access is controlled by secret data, the owner must communicate the secret data to the individual which may be insecure. Apple has instead explored a token-based framework powered by an iPhone using an app from the iPhone. Similar to a one-time passcode, it may only be used once and access to the car will be restricted after the use.
There are still some fine details lacking for this concept of transferred digital access.
What happens when a user who has been given one-time access to the car parks may be to go for groceries? Will he be able to restart the car?
Although we are still in the dark on the date of the unveiling of the Apple car, some sources claim 2025 as the launch date. Apple has however not made any definitive statement yet on the matter.
US tech giant Google has finally taken the wraps off the Pixel 5A 5G smartphone which has been in the news for several months. The device was apparently first announced in April but that was just to quell rumors that it had been discontinued. Nothing official has been said of the 5G smartphone until now.
The Google Pixel 5A 5G arrives with a few upgrades over the Pixel 4A 5G which it takes over from. Some of the improvements include a slightly bigger screen, a juicier battery, and an IP67 water resistance rating. Despite the improvements, the 5A 5G will retail at $50 less than the Pixel 4A 5G’s starting price. The 5A 5G is priced at $449 and will be on sale in the US and Japan from August 26.
Now a closer look at the specifications. The Pixel 5A sports a massive 6.34-inch OLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate support. There isn’t support for a 90Hz refresh rate despite rumors of one. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset which brings support for sub-6GHz 5G. The processor is paired with 6GB of RAM and there is 128GB of storage onboard.
The back panel houses a dual-camera setup comprising a 12.2-megapixel main shooter and a 16-megapixel ultrawide rear camera. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel front camera tucked under a punch-hole located at the top left corner of the display. The rear panel also houses a physical fingerprint scanner to unlock the phone.
The Pixel 5A 5G runs on the latest Android 11 and is guaranteed three years of OS upgrades and security patch support. Keeping the lights on is a 4,680mAh battery which Google claims can last up to a full day of typical use and if the Extreme Battery Saver mode is turned on, can go up to two days on a single charge. The 5A supports wired charging only and ships with an 18W charger in the box. Google says it will be the last Pixel phone that will ship with a charger in the box, apparently for environmental conservation reasons just like Apple and Samsung did.
As stated earlier, the Pixel 5A 5G is priced at $449 and will be on sale in the US and Japan from August 26. The phone will be offered in a sole “mostly black” color option but there will be four colorful cases sold separately to tweak things up. It will be sold exclusively on Google Store and through Google Fi.
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