realme PC Connect will enable cross-device connection between laptops and smartphones

-

Aug 9, 2021

Vivo has announced a new smartphone called the Vivo Y53s in India. It is not an entirely new phone since it had debuted in Vietnam last month. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Vivo Y53s.

Vivo Y53s specifications and features

The Vivo Y53s measures 164 x 75.46 x 8.38mm and weighs 190 grams. The device features a 6.58-inch LCD screen with a waterdrop notch. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel.

There is a vertical camera module on the backside of the Vivo Y53s. It includes a 64-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The FunTouch OS 11.1 UI-based Android 11 OS comes preinstalled on the device.

The MediaTek Helio G80 chip is present under the hood of the Vivo Y53s. The handset has 8 GB of RAM and 3 GB of extended RAM. It offers 128 GB of built-in storage and a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Y53s has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. The power button available on the right edge of the device doubles up as a fingerprint sensor. It comes with other connectivity features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Vivo Y53s price in India

The Vivo Y53s is priced at Rs 19,490 (~$262), and it comes in two hues such as Fantastic Rainbow and Deep Sea Blue. It is available for purchase through Amazon India, Vijay Sales, Croma, and Sangeetha Mobiles.

RELATED:

Google’s new Wireless Streaming Device gets approved by FCC

By

-

Aug 9, 2021

Google recently unveiled its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro premium smartphones powered by its own Tensor chipset and will go on sale this fall. Prior to that, the company is expected to launch its Pixel 5a 5G smartphone later this month.

Now, it appears that there’s a new device planned to launch in the coming weeks or months from the search engine giant. An unknown device from Google has been approved by FCC, which is described as a “Wireless Streaming Device.”

While there’s a possibility that this is a new Chromecast dongle with model number GJQ9T as it’s similar to the model number used in last year’s device. However, Chromecast is described as an “Interactive Media Streaming Device” and not a “Wireless Streaming Device” which could be something new from the brand.

It could be a new NestCam device from the company but Google has already announced its latest Nest Doorbell and new Nest Cam last week, and this mystery streaming device hasn’t been announced or hinted at. So, it’s unlikely to be a product under the Nest lineup.

We expect to know more about this new device in the coming weeks and hopefully, it’s a newly revamped Google Chromecast. To know what the device is and what’s interesting about that, we will have to wait a bit longer.

RELATED:

OnePlus Nord N200 budget smartphone survives durability test

By

-

Aug 9, 2021

OnePlus is no longer a brand that offers just premium flagship smartphones but also has a lineup of budget smartphones under OnePlus Nord branding. The OnePlus Nord N200 is the latest device in this series, priced at around $240.

With such low pricing, it’s obvious that the company compromised on some aspects of the smartphone. However, it seems that the device is good enough to survive JerryRigEverything’s durability test.

It’s noteworthy that during the bend test, something inside the phone seems to have snapped but what exactly happened has not been revealed by the YouTuber yet and for that, we will have to wait a bit longer. However, after the test, the device seems to be working properly even if something has broken internally.

In the scratch test for the display, the screen starts showing scratches from level 6 while level 7 starts having deeper grooves on the display panel which isn’t bad. This indicates that OnePlus opted for a glass display instead of a plastic panel.

The frame of the OnePlus Nord N200 is made up of plastic which can easily be scratched or cut off using a sharp object. Not just the frame, other components of the smartphone placed on the sides of the phone, including the volume button and a fingerprint scanner are also made using plastic materials.

The phone’s back panel, which appears to be made up of glass with a matte finish, is also made up of plastic, prone to scratches. The display of the smartphone survived the burn test. Although the screen went black for a certain area due to it, it started working again after a few seconds without any issues.

RELATED:

Xiaomi’s upcoming Smart Speaker teased to offer concert hall-like experience

By

-

Aug 9, 2021

Tomorrow, on 10th August, Xiaomi will be hosting a new launch event where it will be launching the next-generation Mi MIX series smartphone — Mi MIX 4. Along with that, the company has a bunch of other devices to launch, including a new Smart Speaker.

While most of the upcoming products have already been teased by the company, Xiaomi has now teased the new speaker. The teaser poster says that Xiaomi’s new “high-end smart speaker” is small in size but can offer powerful output.

Xiaomi adds that it is not just a speaker but a concert hall for the computer. As the poster already hints, the new smart speaker will be adopting a cylindrical design, similar to premium devices in the market, including Apple’s HomePod. It is also expected to have support for different lighting effects.

It appears that the new smart speaker will be a part of the Xiaomi Speaker series. It will support UWB wireless transmission and can also cooperate with the Mi MIX 4 smartphone for a hardware-level smart home setup, offering an IoT experience.

Previously, in a teaser post, Xiaomi had stated that its first high-end smart speaker will launch with a ‘symphony of technology and art.’ The product might be the L16A Smart Speaker, which was spotted on WiFi Alliance.

The listing of the L16A Smart Speaker does not reveal any key specifications but it does state that the upcoming high-end audio product from Xiaomi also arrives with dual-band Wi-Fi support. This implies that it will be able to connect with users’ smart homes and would likely be able to act as a control hub that lets users control other smart home products can via voice commands.

This is just speculation at this point to know for sure, we will have to wait a day longer for the official event to take place.

RELATED:

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 870

By

-

Aug 9, 2021

Xiaomi’s much-awaited Mi Pad 5 series of tablets will go official tomorrow in China. The lineup is likely to include at least two or three tablets. One of the variants with model number M2105K81AC has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site (via). The listing has revealed that the key specs of the tablet.

The M2105K81AC Xiaomi tablet’s Geekbench listing has revealed that it is powered by a Qualcomm chipset that clocks at 3.19GHz. The source code of the listing shows that it is equipped with Adreno 650 GPU. These details confirm that the M2105K81AC tablet will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform.

The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core test of Geekbench, the M2105K81AC tablet scored 997 in the single-core test, whereas it scored 3181 points in the multi-core test.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 specifications (Rumored)

The Mi Pad 5 is expected to arrive with a 10.95-inch IPS LCD screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is expected to arrive with support for a stylus and an optional keyboard. It could be coming with an 8,720mAh battery that carries support for 67W rapid charging.

It may feature a 48-megapixel dual-camera system and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 870 powered tablet is expected to support 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity. It is speculated that there could be a Wi-Fi variant of the tablet that may feature a 12-megapixel camera. The lineup is also said to include a Snapdragon 860 variant, but it is not clear whether it will be launching tomorrow.

RELATED:

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 pricing, renders appear through Amazon listing

By

-

Aug 9, 2021

On Wednesday, Samsung will be holding its next Unpacked event to unleash the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Watch4 series, and Galaxy Buds2. Recent reports have revealed almost everything about these products. A listing of the Buds2 has appeared on Amazon France (via). It has revealed the key features, renders, and pricing of the TWS earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 pricing

The Galaxy Buds2 is listed with a price tag of 149.99 euros (~$176) including VAT on Amazon France. It is listed in three colors like white, black, and green.

The Buds2 Amazon listing states that it has a minimalist and ergonomic design. It measures 50 x 50 x 28mm and weighs 51.5 grams. It will come with support for active noise reduction and surround sound.

The Buds2 promises up to 29 hours of battery life, and its charging case will carry support for wireless charging. It will be compatible with smartphones and tablets running on Android 7.0 and above with 1.5 GB of RAM. It will also work with iOS 10 and above devices. The Buds2 will come with 2 years manufacturer’s warranty.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 specifications

A recent leak revealed that each bud of the Galaxy Buds2 will feature a 61mAh battery. Its charging case will house a 472mAh battery. With ANC on, it will offer up to 18 hours of battery life with a charging case. Without ANC, it can last for up to 28 hours with the charging case.

The Galaxy Buds2 will be equipped with a pair of 11mm drivers, consisting of an 11mm woofer and a 6.5mm tweeter. It will come with other features like Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, ambient sound/ANC, 3 microphones, and an IPX7 rating for water resistance.

RELATED:

Honor X20 packaging leak reveals starting price of 1,699 yuan ($262)

By

-

Aug 9, 2021

Honor has scheduled an event on 12th August where the company is expected to launch its next-generation premium smartphones, including the Honor Magic 3 and Honor X20. With just left for the launch event, details about the upcoming phones keep surfacing online.

In the latest development, a blurry image of the upcoming Honor X20 smartphone’s retail packaging has leaked online. The leaked photo also reveals that the device will be priced at 1,699 yuan which roughly converts to $262.

The smartphone is already up for pre-order at Honor Mall and the teaser images from the brand have revealed a punch-hole cutout on the left side of the screen for housing the front-facing design and a triple-camera setup on the back.

As for the specifications, the device is said to feature a 6.67-inch LCD display with a screen resolution of 2376 x 1080 pixels and offer a 120Hz refresh rate along with a high screen-to-body ratio of 94.4 percent.

Under the hood, the device is expected to come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset which is built using TSMC’s 6nm process. It is expected to pack LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, there will be a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel depth-of-field sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, there’s likely to be a 16-megapixel snapper allowing users to take selfies and make video calls.

The smartphone will be powered by a 4,300mAh battery and have support for 66W fast charging technology. It’s like that the phone will be running Google-certified Android operating system with GMS support as the company has received permission to start using Android on its smartphones.

Along with the Honor X20, the smartphone manufacturer is also gearing up to launch its flagship Honor Magic 3 series smartphones on the same day, which is already up for pre-order at major retailers. The device will come in two models — Honor Magic 3 and Honor Magic 3 Pro. The products getting launched at the 12th August event will have a global debut but their availability information remains under the wrap.

RELATED:

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho powered by Exynos 850 chipset goes official

By

-

Aug 9, 2021

Samsung has today launched a new addition to its lineup of Galaxy A-series with the launch of its Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho smartphone in the European market. The device is pretty much the same as the original Galaxy A12 but comes with a different chipset.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch LCD display that offers an HD+ screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio and offers a 60Hz refresh rate. The device has an Infinity-V notch on top of the display that houses the front-facing camera sensor.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Exynos 850 chipset. The original model comes packed with the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. The phone has up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card that enables expanding the storage capacity up to 1TB.

In the camera department, the device has a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, the device features an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the Samsung One UI 3.1 custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and has support for 15W charging.

The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho comes in four color options — Blue, Black, Red, and White. The 32GB internal storage is priced at RUB 11,990 in Russia which roughly converts to $163 while the 64GB storage model costs RUB 13,990 (~$190).

RELATED:

Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Fusion India launch teased, design revealed

By

-

Aug 9, 2021

At the end of July, Motorola announced the Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Lite, and Edge 20 Pro in global markets. The company has now started teasing the arrival of the Edge 20 series in India. The teasers revealed that the country will be soon receiving two phones named Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion.

The Edge 20 Fusion’s teasers suggest that it will be a rebranded version of the Edge 20 Lite. On the other side, the Edge 20 will be the very same handset that went official in global markets. It appears that the company has no plans to release the Edge 20 Pro in India at present.

When a stunning design, cutting-edge technology meet flagship experience, that is when you #FindYourEdge. Introducing #motorolaedge20. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/LE2beTnRgS

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) August 8, 2021

Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion specifications

The Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion will feature a 6.7-inch OLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The former will support a 144Hz refresh rate and features an in-screen fingerprint scanner. On the other side, the Edge 20 Fusion will support a 90Hz refresh rate. For security, it will come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 778G chipset will be present under the hood of the Edge 20. It may ship with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The Edge 20 Fusion will be equipped with the Dimensity 720 chipset, and it may come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The MyUX based Android 11 will run on both models.

Crafted for style and built with premium features, a remarkable smartphone is born. Bringing you #motorolaedge20fusion. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/CiMJ1pVL8f

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) August 8, 2021

The triple camera system of the Edge 20 features a 108-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, and an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with OIS support. On the other hand, the Edge 20’s triple camera unit comprises of a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. Both phones will feature a 32-megapixel camera for capturing selfies.

The Edge 20 will house a 4,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. The Edge 20 Fusion will be backed by a larger 5,000mAh battery with 30W rapid charging support.

RELATED:

Poll of The Week: Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Flip3, which Samsung foldable do you prefer?

By

Habeeb Onawole

-

Aug 9, 2021

This week, Samsung will be launching two new foldable phones – the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3. Fans of Samsung’s foldable series are pretty excited about the two products which will be coming with significant improvements over their predecessors.

Save for having foldable screens, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 are actually very different. The former is significantly bigger and unfolds into a tablet while the former unfolds into a normal sized phone. These differences in design and form factor means there will be people that favor one over the other.

So for this week’s poll, we want to know which Samsung foldable phone you prefer. Is it the Galaxy Z Fold3 with its large displays or the Galaxy Z Flip3 which can easily fit into your pocket when folded? Please take the poll and also let us know in the comment box what you think about the upcoming foldable phones.

[yop_poll id=”93″]

RELATED:

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 full specifications leaked, reveals 108MP triple cameras, Snapdragon 888 Plus, and more

By

-

Aug 9, 2021

On Tuesday, Xiaomi will be taking off covers from the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 flagship. A fresh leak that has appeared on Weibo has revealed the key specifications of the smartphone before launch.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 key specifications

As per the new leak, the Mi MIX 4 will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with curved edges. It will support a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 480Hz touch sampling rate, a 120Hz refresh rate, 10bit color depth. The front side of the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.

The Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset will be present under the hood of the Mi MIX 4. The SoC will be coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device will be backed by a 4,500 battery that supports 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.

The leak mentions that the Mi MIX 4 is equipped with a 20-megapixel under-display camera. The back panel of the device has a triple camera unit led by a 100-megapixel Samsung HMX lens with OIS support, a 13-megapixel free-form lens with a 120-degree FOV, and an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and OIS support.

It will come with other features like dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, A-GPS, USB-C, NFC, dual stereo speakers by Harmon Kardon, Hi-Res audio support, X-axis linear motor, and an IP68 rated waterproof and dustproof chassis. The device measures 162.65 x 75.35 x 8.02mm and weighs 225 grams. It will come in colors like Ceramic Gray, Ceramic White, and Ceramic Black.

The leak has no information on the pricing of the Mi MIX 4. However, past reports have claimed that it will be a costlier device than the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. A recent leaked promotional poster of the phone revealed that its rear camera setup will be similar to Mi 11 Ultra, but it will not feature a secondary screen.

Tomorrow’s Mi MIX 4 launch event will also see the arrival of other products. The company is expected to announce the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets and a high-end smart speaker alongside the Mi MIX 4.

RELATED:

Samsung continues lead of the global TV market in H1 2021 while TCL dethrones Xiaomi in China

By

-

Aug 9, 2021

Avi Cloud (AVC) has published its “Global TV Brand Shipment Monthly Data Report” showing the performance of the various TV manufacturers in the first half of the year. The report shows that a total estimate of 98.3 million smart TVs was shipped in the first half of the year 2021. This shows the market grew by 6.8% year on year.

The report also reveals an impressive shift by consumers towards OLED TVs as an estimated 2.7 million OLED TVs were shipped during this period representing a year-on-year increase of 133.3%. This is an impressive trend that is made possible as more Chinese display makers perfect their OLED production skills.

In terms of individual brands, Samsung ranked first with an estimated shipment of 20.8 million units, an increase of 11.9% Year-on-Year. This year makes it the 15th consecutive year Samsung has led the global smart TV market. Rival Korean electronics giant LG comes in second place with an estimated shipment of 13.1 million units.

Chinese electronics company TCL recorded a surge in its shipment, peaking at 11.1 million units in the first six months of this year. TCL not only ranked in third place but also emerged as the number one Chinese smart TV manufacturer. TCL’s shipment represents a year-on-year increase of 13.6%.

Hisense shipped an estimated 8.4 million units which represents a year-on-year increase of 5.5% to occupy the number 4 spot. Xiaomi completes the top 5 with an estimated shipment of 5.4 million units. The rest of the top 10 spots is occupied by Sony, Vizio, Philips+AOC, Skyworth, and Sharp respectively.

RELATED:

(via)

Leaker reveals Honor Magic3 series will include a Porsche edition

By

Habeeb Onawole

-

Aug 8, 2021

Huawei was one of the first Chinese manufacturers to partner with an automobile company. The partnership was with Porsche Design and it resulted in the launch of multiple Porsche Design edition Huawei phones and even a Porsche Design Huawei smartwatch. However, this partnership never extended to its former subsidiary, Honor. Now, that Honor is no longer a Huawei-owned company, and following Huawei’s own struggling business, it appears Porsche Design and Honor now have a partnership.

Evidence of this is a leak from China that has revealed that the upcoming Magic3 series will have a Porsche edition. The source of the info is the Weibo leaker @Bald Panda who listed three models in the Magic3 series as well as specifications of the pro model.

According to him, the Magic3 series includes the Magic3, Magic3 Pro, and the Magic3 Porsche. Surprisingly, there is no mention of the Magic3 SE and the Magic3 Pro+ whose names were revealed in another leak last month.

He goes on to say that Magic3 Pro, which shares a similar design to the Huawei Mate 40 Pro announced last year, will have support for 66W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging. It will also have 3D face unlock, quad rear cameras that include a 50MP sensor and three 64MP sensors, a Snapdragon 888 Plus processor, and run Magic UI 5.0 out of the box.

While the leaker does have a good track record, we advise that the information be taken with a pinch of salt as we haven’t seen any concrete evidence to back up his claims. Nevertheless, we won’t have to wait for too long as the Magic 3 series launches in a few days.

RELATED:

Xiaomi’s upcoming second-gen OLED TV will be available in two sizes

By

-

Aug 8, 2021

Xiaomi recently announced that it would hold a launch event on August 10 where the Mi Mix 4 will be the star product. Apart from the flagship Mi Mix 4, the brand will also launch the Mi Pad 5, a high-end smart speaker, and a new generation OLED smart TV.

Xiaomi launched its first OLED smart TV last year when the Mi TV Masters series was unveiled. The upcoming OLED TV will be the brand’s second OLED TV and a recent teaser poster proclaiming that it will “define OLED TVs again.”

While the fine details of the OLED TV are not yet in the open, the second-gen Xiaomi OLED TV has been put up for reservations in China at Jingdong (JD.com). The product page shows that the smart TV will be available in two different sizes of 55 inches and 65 inches. This is about all that was revealed in the listing.

However, it is worthy of note that the Mi TV Master Series that was launched last year is available in just a 65-inch display size. The first-gen Mi OLED TV also has a 4K resolution of 3840×2160 pixels and supports 120Hz refresh rate, MEMC motion compensation, VRR variable refresh rate, and automatic switching of ALLM game mode. It utilizes a four-sided bezel-less full-screen design with a screen-to-body ratio of up to 98.8%. Other features onboard the Mi TV Master series 65-inch OLED include glass stand, RGB at the bottom, metal remote, DC Dimming, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Automatic Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Always-on Display (AOD), and professional gaming mode.

We expect nothing less from the second-generation Mi OLED TV and even more premium features.

RELATED:

Xiaomi releases photo of Mi Pad 5’s retail box, live image of keyboard case leaks too

By

Habeeb Onawole

-

Aug 8, 2021

Xiaomi will announce the Mi Pad 5 series this week alongside the Mi MIX 4 on Tuesday. Ahead of the launch, the manufacturer has shared an image of the tablet’s retail box. A live photo of the keyboard case has also appeared online.

The Mi Pad 5 will come in a large white box that is pretty wide but just a few inches thick. There is a Xiaomi logo at the top right corner of the box while the name of the tablet is written in the center and on the side of the box.

Based on the thickness of the box, we want to believe the Mi Pad 5 may not come with a charger included. That wouldn’t be surprising as Xiaomi’s flagship phones released this year don’t have a power adapter included in the box. However, Xiaomi does provide an option for buyers to get a charger for free. So there is a possibility the same thing will happen with the Mi Pad 5.

The poster shows a second box, but in black, and partly covered by the white one. While we can’t see what is written on the box, a leaked image on Weibo has revealed that is the retail box for the Mi Pad 5 Pro.

Mi Pad 5 Pro retail box — Image source: Weibo (via WHYLAB)

The color of the box is not the only difference. As you can see in the photo, the Mi Pad 5 will also have Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. These are high-end features and proof that the Mi Pad 5 Pro will be a flagship tablet.

A leak from last month revealed that the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro will also differ with respect to processors and charging technology. The Pro model will have a Snapdragon 870 processor and 67W fast wired charging while the standard version will have a Snapdragon 860 processor and a slower charging speed.

Mi Pad 5 keyboard case — Image source: Weibo (via Digital Chat Station)

Finally, a live photo of the keyboard (above) case has also been posted on Weibo. Shared on the social media platform by Digital Chat Station, it shows the green colorway of the optional accessory. There is a squircle-shaped cut-out on the back for the tablet’s camera housing and there is a seam that runs across which we believe is for the kickstand built into the case.

The Mi Pad 5 series launches in China on Tuesday, August 11.

RELATED:

Some US Republican Congressmen push for blacklisting of Honor just like Huawei

By

-

Aug 8, 2021

A group of Republican Congressmen has written a letter to the US Commerce Department requesting that former Huawei subsidiary, Honor Device Co. be included in the US government’s Entity List.

The group is led by ranking Congressman, Representative Michael McCaul, and claims that Honor was spurned off by Huawei in 2020 to evade the stringent sanctions that were slapped on the parent company Huawei, in 2019. The Congressmen stated that Honor is already accessing chip and software supplies from American suppliers, which would not have happened if Huawei did not divest from Honor in 2020. There are still suspicions that Honor is still state-owned even though a consortium of 30 investors bought the company from Huawei last year.

A Commerce Department spokesperson, in responding to the letter, said that the Commerce Department appreciates the perspectives of the House Republicans. He noted that the Commerce Department is continually reviewing available information to identify potential additions to the Entity List.

Huawei came under the hammer in 2019, as it was blacklisted from accessing chip and software solutions from US companies. The sanctions virtually ground Huawei’s global operations to halt. The recently released half-year financial report of Huawei reflected massive declines across several segments of its operations.

Huawei divested from Honor in 2020 when it was sold to a group of investors. It is believed that the US claim of Huawei being a front for the Chinese government, may also apply to Honor.

Huawei seems to have weathered the blacklisting well with a new business focused on having a software pivot that makes the company able to withstand shocks in the future, as well as diversify.

It remains to be seen what the outcome of the letter would be. An official statement from any of the parties is yet to be released.

RELATED:

(source)

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 latest firmware update brings flashlight function to the wearable

By