Magic UI 5.0 on HONOR Magic3 series could be based on HarmonyOS

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Aug 6, 2021

The mobile division of Samsung is apparently facing issues as the company has begun a management review of its smartphone business. The news arrives amid Xiaomi‘s lead in the smartphone market.

According to TheElec report, the South Korean tech giant is conducting a “special review.” What makes this different from standard reviews is that it can occur without any warning when a particular division starts facing business challenges. Notably, this smartphone business review could possibly even turn into an audit depending on its results. While Samsung has maintained its top spot in the global smartphone market in Q2 2021, sales in this period has declined compared to the previous quarter.

Furthermore, the report also suggested that the latest Galaxy S21 series is not hitting sales targets as well. The situation is further worsened by the ongoing shortage of semiconductors and chipsets that has affected various industries across the globe. This has even caused Samsung to see a decline in 5G sales as well. The brand also falls behind Apple and Chinese OEMs like Oppo and Vivo in terms of 5G sales.

Interestingly, the report arrives as Xiaomi is seeing robust growth in the global smartphone market. The Chinese brand became the world’s largest smartphone maker in terms of sales in June 2021, while it took the second spot in the Q2 2021. Although, Samsung is expected to see a surge in sales after its upcoming smartphone launches. This month, the Galaxy Unpacked event would also have announcements for various new products, which includes new foldable phones.

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Huawei could be working on Mate X Rollable, with an extending display

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Aug 6, 2021

Huawei Technologies might be working on a new Mate X series smartphone. A new patent has hinted at a possible Mate X Rollable smartphone, which features a rollable display that can be pulled out and extended.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese tech giant filed a patent with WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) earlier this year. The patent depicts a handset with a rolling display that features a magnetic mechanism that helps flatten the panel when pull out. In other words, this magnetic system would prevent the extended display from folding or bending once out of the frame. Notably, the device’s display also wraps around the smartphone as well.

The shape of the pulled out display is maintained through the use of two strategically placed magnets. This even prevents any creasing of the device as well. Furthermore, the patent reveals that the Mate X Rollable sports a POLED (plastic organic light emitting diode) display with a plastic base layer. Interestingly, the patent describes the device and its structure in detail and reveals that the rollable phone has three modes. One in its regular mode with the display wrapped around and reaching the back of the device, while the second has it pulled outward slightly. The final mode is where it is fully extended.

In its compact form, the patented handset resembles the Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha Concept Phone. While the device has a 6.5 inch screen in this form, the front panel can grow by 70 percent in its pulled out form reaching 11 inch in size. Keep in mind that this is still a patent and its not confirmed if the company is actually working on such a rollable smartphone or is just covering all bases. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Alleged Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 with Snapdragon 888 Plus appear at Geekbench

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Aug 6, 2021

Recent reports have claimed that the Xiaomi phone with the M2106118C model number that was recently spotted at TENAA and 3C certification sites of China could be the upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 flagship that is slated to go official on Aug. 10 in China. Ahead of the launch, the Mi MIX 4 has paid to visit the Geekbench benchmarking site (via).

The Mi MIX 4’s Geekbench listing shows that it features a Qualcomm chip that is equipped with a 3.00GHz prime core. This indicates that the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. Hence, the Mi MIX 4 is likely to debut as the world’s first Snapdragon 888+ powered smartphone.

The Mi MIX 4 has 12 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 11 OS. The listing also mentions the “odin” codename of the phone in the motherboard field. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 864 and 3181 points, respectively.

The Mi MIX 4’s TENAA listing revealed that it will be arriving in variants like 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. However, there could be a higher model featuring 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The 3C certification of the device revealed that it may come equipped with a 120W fast charger.

The Mi MIX 4 is said to be equipped with a 6.6-inch OLED panel that will offer a truly full-screen experience. It will be arriving as the company’s first phone with the in-display selfie camera. The rear camera setup of the phone features a Samsung GN1s 50-megapixel primary camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto snapper. It is expected to offer other features like MIUI 12.5 based Android 11, UWB, and mmWave 5G support.

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Moto 360 (3rd Gen) smartwatch launched in India for ₹19,990 ($270)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 6, 2021

In late 2019, a lesser-known company called eBuyNow eCommerce Ltd. launched the Moto 360 (3rd Gen). For those unaware, this firm is currently the brand licensee of ‘Moto 360’. Almost two years later, this smartwatch finally gets a release in India.

The almost 2-year-old Moto 360 (3rd Gen) was listed on India’s Flipkart at the end of May. Over two months later, the smartwatch is at last available for purchase. It is priced at ₹19,990 ($270) and comes in three color options(Phantom Black, Steel Grey, Rose Gold).

The Moto 360 (3rd Gen) sports a 1.2-inch circular AMOLED display with a resolution of 390 x 390 pixels and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The casing is made of stainless steel with either PVD coating (Steel Grey, Rose Gold) or DLC coating (Phantom Black).

It is powered by the older Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. It runs Google Wear OS backed by a 355mAh battery, which takes about an hour to charge fully and is rated to last a day.

On the connectivity front, the wearable comes with Bluetooth 4.1, single-band WiFi, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GALILEO), and NFC. It is compatible with devices running Android 6.0 or higher (excluding Go Edition) and iOS 12.0 or higher.

It has all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, ambient light sensor, and a heart rate sensor. It also has a water resistance rating of 3ATM.

Last but not least, the Moto 360 (3rd Gen) ships with a leather strap, a silicone strap, and a charging cradle.

iQOO 8 Pro leaked render gives a glimpse of its curved edge display

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Aug 6, 2021

iQOO is all set to unleash the iQOO 8 series of smartphones on Aug. 17 in China. Before the launch, the company has been gradually revealing the key features of the phone. So far, it has been revealed that the iQOO 8 series will be equipped with one of the best AMOLED panels this year. Today, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared a leaked render of the phone. The image does not reveal the front or rear appearance of the iQOO 8, but it gives a good look at its right edge.

The image gives a glimpse of the curved edge display of the iQOO 8 Pro. Its right edge features a blue-colored power key apart from a volume rocker. The back panel of the device also appears to taper towards the edges.

According to the tipster, the iQOO 8 features a flat display, whereas the Pro model will be sporting a curved edge screen as shown in the leaked image. It seems that the iQOO 8 series will arrive with bigger batteries than the iQOO 7. To recollect, the iQOO 7 that debuted in China at the beginning of this year came with a 4,000mAh battery.

The tipster further claimed that the iQOO 8 Pro’s display is a customized flexible OLED panel from China’s BOE. As the company has confirmed before, the iQOO 8 series’ display is equipped with LTPO technology that enables support for 1Hz to 120Hz dynamic refresh rate. It carries support for 2K+ resolution and 10-bit color depth.

Speculations are rife that the V2141A and V2136A Vivo phones that were spotted at the 3C certification with a 120W fast charger could be the iQOO 8 Pro and iQOO 8 smartphones. A past report revealed that the V2141A phone may ship with 12 GB of RAM, 4 GB of virtual RAM, 256 GB of built-in storage, and OriginOS based Android 11.

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Xiaomi store starts accepting Cryptocurrency payments in Portugal

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Aug 6, 2021

Xiaomi has apparently started accepting cryptocurrency payments in Portugal. The company official retailer, Mi Store Portugal, has recently made the decision to accept payments from known digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

According to a BolNews report, the Chinese tech giant may now support payments from Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and even Dash for the purchase of smartphone, smartwatches, along with other smart home products and devices. Xiaomi has partnered up with Utrust, a Swiss cryptocurrency payment service provider, to support payment via digital assets in the region.

As per Pedro Maia, head of marketing at Mi Store Portugal, “We are a technological, innovative and disruptive brand. That’s why we always want to be one step ahead. We want to give the possibility to all true technology fans to buy their favorite gadgets with what is currently the most technological money.” For those unaware, Portugal is one of the governments that is friendly towards cryptocurrency among the various European nations due to its tax laws.

So, it arrives as nor surprise that the brand has chosen Portugal as a trial run for digital asset payments. Notably, while the South Korean smartphone maker Samsung also launched a blockchain wallet back in 2019, its retail stores have yet to accept cyrptocurrency.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India teases iOS launch for iPhones and iPads

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Aug 6, 2021

While Krafton Inc had stated that Battlegrounds Mobile India will be arriving in iOS sometime after its launch, the company has yet to provide any finer details as to when the game would officially arrive for iPads and iPhones. Now, a new social media post on their official Instagram handle hints that the launch is just around the corner.

As of right now, BGMI is only available in India on Android OS. Although, Krafton’s official website had hinted at an iOS launch sometime in the near future. But, its latest post on Instagram might suggest an imminent launch. Looking at the social media post, the company wrote, “Please Note: We are preparing for all Indian players to receive rewards regardless of their OS.” (Via 91Mobiles)

Apart from this message, the company also included an Apple iOS emoji at the end. In other words, the game will officially be arriving in iOS soon. Notably, the rewards mentioned in the post are in regards to in game rewards that Battlegrounds Mobile India will offer to players once the game crosses a specific number of downloads. These figures include, 48 million, 49 million, and 50 million downloads.

The first milestone offers players three Supply Coupon Crate Scraps. while the second and third rewards offer three Classic Coupon Crate Scraps and a Permanent Galaxy Messenger Set permanently. At the moment, BGMI is one of the most popular mobile games in India on Android. However, a majority of the old PUBG Mobile players in the region also preferred the iOS platform, especially by esports and competitive playerbase. So stay tuned for more, as we will provide updates when additional information is available regarding the iOS launch.

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Honor’s return to cause reshuffling in China smartphone market

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Aug 6, 2021

After becoming independent from Huawei, Honor has been steadily reclaiming its market share in China. The brand will also compete with the likes of other Chinese brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo that are seeking to fill in the void in the market left by Huawei.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the former sub brand of Huawei is also trying to expand its position in the premium market segment. As of right now, the price segment between 2000 to 4000 Yuan (roughly 300 to 600 US Dollars) and above are expected to see a reshuffling in the second half of this year amid growing competition in the market.

Furthermore, Honor’s market share in China reached 8.4 percent in June 2021 marking a growth from just 5.1 percent back in January. Although, the brand has yet to recover its sales peak of 4.55 million units, which it had achieved back in August of last year. While the June sales figures only reached around half of this peak, the company recorded strong growth momentum with sales up 39 percent month on month in May and 27 percent month on month in June.

The report also added that the low shipments of Huawei P and Mate series opens opportunities for in the premium segment for other vendors like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi. Even Honor would seek to benefit, especially with its upcoming Magic 3 series that is set to launch this month.

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vivo Y53s India launch date tipped

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Aug 6, 2021

Chinese handset maker vivo is expected to debut the vivo Y53s in India in the near future. Earlier this week, the price of this phone appeared in a leak. A few days later, now we know when this smartphone will be launching in the country.

According to a report by Moneycontrol, the vivo Y53s will launch in India on August 9. Though we are only three days from the launch, the company is yet to reveal the date itself. This suggests the phone may get a silent release as it lags behind the competition in terms of specifications.

As per an earlier report, the vivo Y53s will carry an MRP of ₹22,990. However, it’s suggested MOP ( Market Operating Price) will be lower at ₹19,490. The phone will come in a single 8GB + 128GB storage configuration and will be available in two colors (Deep Sea Blue, Fantastic Rainbow).

Since this device is already official in Vietnam, we know its entire specs as well. The handset features a 6.58-inch LCD panel with FHD+ resolution and a dewdrop notch. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and runs Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 with support for 3GB virtual RAM.

Other features include a 64MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, GNSS, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone, dedicated MicroSD card slot, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

Xiaomi leads the global smartphone market for the first time in June: Report

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Aug 6, 2021

A new report has just revealed that Xiaomi became the world’s number 1 smartphone brand for the first time ever in the month of June 2021. The company beat the likes of Samsung and Apple in terms of handset sales volume.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the Chinese tech giant lead the global smartphone market in June. The report added that the company’s sales grew by a sizeable 26 percent month on month, which also made it the fastest growing brand for the month. Meanwhile, the company arrived second in the smartphone market for the overall second quarter of this year, with the South Korean tech giant Samsung in the lead.

Research Director Tarun Pathak added that “Ever since the decline of Huawei commenced, Xiaomi has been making consistent and aggressive efforts to fill the gap created by this decline. The OEM has been expanding in Huawei’s and HONOR’s legacy markets like China, Europe, Middle East and Africa. In June, Xiaomi was further helped by China, Europe and India’s recovery and Samsung’s decline due to supply constraints.”

Similarly, another senior analyst also added that China’s market also grew by 16 percent month on month in June 2021. This growth was primarily driven by the 618 festival, with Xiaomi being the fastest growing brand in this period. Furthermore, Samsung’s production was disrupted in June, which also led to the company’s devices facing shortages across various channels.

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Realme GT Master Edition likely to launch in Europe this month

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Aug 6, 2021

On Aug. 18, Realme GT 5G and Realme GT Master Edition will be debuting in India. According to tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, Europe will be also receiving the Master Edition later this month.

The same tipster had recently claimed that the Realme GT Master Edition will be arriving in variants like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage in Europe. The models are likely to be priced at 349 euros (~$412) and 399 euros (~$472), respectively. It could be available in colors like black, gray, and white.

Realme recently announced that it crossed 100 million global sales in just 37 months. A new leak by OnLeaks revealed that the company will be announcing a special orange edition of the Realme GT Master Edition in India and Europe to celebrate its new achievement.

Realme GT Master Edition specifications

The Realme GT Master Edition has a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED Full HD+ display that delivers a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The device features a front camera of 32-megapixel, and its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel superwide snapper, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It comes preinstalled with Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS.

The Snapdragon 778G chip is present under the hood of the GT Master Edition. It is backed by a 4,300mAh battery that supports 65W SuperDart charging.

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OnePlus shares teaser video and images of the OnePlus 9 Pro White colored model

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Aug 6, 2021

Earlier this year, OnePlus launched its OnePlus 9 Pro flagship smartphone along with the OnePlus 9 and 9R models. At the time, the device was announced in three colors — Morning Mist, Pine Green, and Stellar Black.

The White color option for the OnePlus’ latest flagship smartphone wasn’t revealed but the company has now teased a White-colored OnePlus 9 Pro. Now, the brand has shared a teaser video in which the device is claimed to be “the world’s only customized White 9 Pro.”

It adds that this model adopts a double-layer AG technology or diffuse reflection texture that makes the device feels warm and ensures a fingerprint-free experience when using the smartphone. The company also talks about the camera performance which is compared with the professional cameras.

It has been confirmed by OnePlus that this White colored variant of the OnePlus 9 Pro won’t be mass-produced or sold. But it is not yet clear why the company is showing this new model at this time if there are no plans of selling it in the market.

To remind you, the OnePlus 9 Pro features a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display with a 3216 X 1440 pixel screen resolution and 525PPI pixel density. It offers a 120Hz refresh rate panel, that is covered under Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset built using the 5nm process and has Adreno 660 GPU. As for the camera, there’s a quad-rear camera setup with Hasselblad branding. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

The primary sensor on the handset is a 48-megapixel Sony IMX789 sensor, coupled with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor. While the other two lenses include an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor.

It comes with features like a dual stereo speaker setup, a Type-C charging port, and an optical in-display fingerprint sensor. It runs an Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 custom interface and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W Warp Charge 65T as well as 50W wireless charging.

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Foldable smartphone shipments could grow 10x by 2023, claims Counterpoint Research

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Aug 6, 2021

It’s been a couple of years since the foldable smartphone has become a reality. While such devices are quite new, South Korean tech giant Samsung is gearing up to launch its third-generation of foldable phones on 11th August at Galaxy Unpacked event.

The upcoming devices from Samsung are expected to have an improved design and come at a competitive price point. With major improvements and lower pricing, the company is hoping to drive more sales of foldable phones.

A report from Counterpoint Research forecasts that the shipments of foldable smartphones will grow by three times this year compared to last year. However, the number of shipments is still expected to be in single digit, around 9 million.

But in a couple of years, by 2023, there could be 10x growth in shipment of such phones. It adds that Samsung will be dominating the market with more than 88 percent of the market share for foldable devices.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Foldable Smartphone Render — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Render by Evan Blass

Currently, there are only a handful of companies with foldable smartphones and thus, Samsung remains the market leader. However, the South Korean giant will continue to dominate the market with over 75 percent of the market share even after other brands launch their own foldable phones, claims the report.

Samsung seems to be the only major company that is pushing for foldable smartphones to become mainstream. Other smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, and Honor among others are expected to launch their first commercial foldable smartphone late this year but a launch timeline is not available yet. Even Apple is reportedly working on a foldable iPhone which could get launched in 2023.

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Infinix Zero X Neo key specifications spotted at Google Play Console

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Aug 6, 2021

In July, Infinix announced its Infinix Concept Phone 2021 with 160W fast charging support. Rumors that were doing rounds before its announcement had claimed that it would be launching as a Zero series of smartphones. While the concept phone may never release in the market, the company does seem to have plans to launch new Zero branded smartphones as a new handset called Zero X Neo has emerged at the Google Play Console.

The Infinix Zero X Neo was seen at the Bluetooth SIG authority in June. Now, it has been spotted with its X6810 model number at the Play Console. The listing has revealed that the device will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G90 chipset and 8 GB of RAM.

The listing further states that the Zero M is equipped with a Full HD+ display that offers a 480ppi pixel density. It will come preinstalled with Android 11 OS.

The X6810 Infinix phone was also spotted at the Malaysian SIRIM certification site in June. Interestingly, the listing revealed that it may debut in Malaysia with the Infinix Zero M moniker. Moreover, its Geekbench appearance revealed that it is equipped with specs like the Helio G95 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.

Hopefully, newer reports will clear out the confusion regarding the moniker and specs of the X6810 Infinix phone. The Play Console listing is a good indicator that it may break cover as soon as this month. It is speculated that the next generation Zero lineup includes two other phones called the Zero X and Zero X Pro.

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UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max to launch on August 23 with a Helio G80 SoC

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 6, 2021

Chinese phone maker UMIDIGI launched the A11 smartphone in May this year with specs like a large water-drop notch display, triple cameras, and Helio G25 SoC. Now, UMIDIGI has scheduled the global launch of its higher version called UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max. The smartphone will launch on August 23 on AliExpress.

UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max Specifications, Pricing, and Colors

The A11 Pro Max will bring some significant upgrades over the vanilla A11. It will feature a large 6.8-inch punch-hole display over the 6.53-inch water-drop panel seen on A11. The screen will push HD+ resolution and maintain the modern thin-bezel design.

In terms of the optics, the smartphone will feature triple cameras at the rear but the camera island will be slightly different. It will have a 48MP primary lens at the top middle of the module, while the other two sensors placed vertically just below on the left side. Upfront, it will boast a 24MP front camera for taking selfie shots.

Under the hood, the A11 Pro Max brings the new MediaTek Helio G80 SoC over the Helio G25 SoC seen in the vanilla UMIDIGI A11. It will pack a 5,150mAh big battery with 10W charging support. The device will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It will also have a microSD card slot for additional storage needs.

As for security, it will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.

AliExpress has listed the device to be priced between $249.99 to $273.55 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The listing also reveals two color options – Mist Blue and Frost Grey.

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Realme Book to be powered by Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor; launch imminent

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Aug 6, 2021

Realme has been expanding its portfolio of devices and now the company is eyeing the notebooks and tablets market. The company’s executives have even shared teasers of these upcoming products — Realme Book and Realme Pad.

While the devices have already been teased by the company, their specifications and features still remain under the wrap. However, details about the first laptop from the company, Realme Book, have leaked online.

A new report from leaker Digital Chat Station claims that the Realme Book will come powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor. This Tiger Lake U-series chipset is manufactured using a 10nm SuperFin processor. It packs four cores and eight threads and has a maximum core frequency of 4.2GHz. It comes with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics processor with a maximum frequency of 1.3GHz.

The laptop is expected to have a 14-inch Full HD display and come with an aluminum build. In terms of design, the laptop looks quite similar to the Apple MacBook Air, if the leaked images and renders are anything to go by. It will have a Thunderbolt 4 port and will be running Windows 10 operating system but will be compatible with the new Windows 11.

Realme is completing the ecology of interconnected devices with smartphones, laptops, and tablets. The recently launched Realme GT Master Edition also comes with an interconnection feature for functions like cross-device file transfer, sharing clipboards, receiving or sending messages, syncing photos, etc.

The company is set to launch the Realme GT series smartphones in the Indian market on 18th August and a teaser from Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe hints that the brand’s first-ever laptop, Realme Book, could be officially launched on the same day.

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Google Pixel 5a smartphone to reportedly launch on August 26 for $450

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Aug 6, 2021

Google has already unveiled its upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones that are slated to launch this fall. The phones could finally be what the users have been asking as a premium Android smartphone and to top it, the company has opted to use its own new Tensor chipset instead of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoC.

However, with these major changes, the pricing of these new smartphones is also expected to be significantly higher than the current Pixel series phones. But the company launches a budget smartphone under the Pixel lineup with an “A” suffix and this year’s model is reportedly just days away from going official.

As per the latest report, the Google Pixel 5a is slated to get launched on 26th August and is claimed to be priced around $450. The pricing seems to be in line with many mid-range smartphones with 5G connectivity support that got launched this season. It is said that the phone will be available only through online stores and Google’s physical stores.

Leaks indicate that the Pixel 5a will feature a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display and pack Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 chipset, coupled with 6GB of RAM. The device is said to be powered by a 4,650mAh battery.

The phone will have a 3.5mm headphone jack and will also carry an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. In the camera department, it is expected to have the same camera configuration as the Pixel 5 — a 12.2-megapixel main sensor with Optical Image Stabilization and a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

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Realme Book could launch alongside Realme GT on August 18 in India

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Aug 6, 2021

Recently, Realme confirmed the launch date of the Realme GT series to be August 18 in India. Alongside the smartphone series, a laptop dubbed RealmeBook was also rumored to launch. Now, Realme’s CEO Madhav Sheth has shared an image on Twitter that suggests that the Realme Book could indeed be seen at the August 18 event.

As per the image, the Realme GT Master Edition phone is placed on a table alongside the Realme Book laptop and a suitcase. The tweet said, “This suitcase looks interesting. Which product from it are you most excited about?”. While it didn’t explicitly said that the laptop is launching on the same day but we can expect its arrival on August 18.

The Realme Book was leaked several times and it is learned that the laptop borrows design from Apple’s MacBook. It will feature a 14-inch screen size with an FHD resolution. It was recently seen in a hands-on image where the laptop was tilted to 150-degree.

It is touted to come powered by 11th generation Intel Core i5 and Core i3 processors with SSD storage. One of the major highlights of the laptop is said to be the 65W fast charging support. The laptop will run on Windows 10 OS but will be upgradable to Windows 11.

In terms of pricing, the Realme Book is expected to start at ₹40,000(~$540) in India. The laptop will come in Real Apricot, Real Grey, Realme Red, and Realme Blue color variants.

The laptop will compete with the recently launched RedmiBook laptops in India. The RedmiBook comes with similar specs as the upcoming Realme Book. The laptops start at ₹42,499(~$573) in the country.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 with Smart Pen confirmed to launch in China on August 10

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