Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho powered by Exynos 850 chipset goes official

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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Leaker reveals Honor Magic3 series will include a Porsche edition

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Aug 8, 2021

Xiaomi Mi Band 6, launched for the global market as Mi Smart Band 6, is the successor to the Mi Smart Band 5 and it has already enjoyed a firmware update back in April 2021. It is a very popular wearable device both in China and in other regions where it is currently available. It is small, lightweight (weighs just 12.8g), affordable, and comes with some extended features.

The previous firmware update of the Mi Smart Band 6 saw the addition of breath monitoring during sleep tracking. The new firmware update which has version number 1.0,4.38 has now added a flashlight feature and support for more languages. The rollout of the new update is already running in the UK, Kuwait, and the Czech Republic, while other countries will enjoy the update subsequently. The new flashlight feature will help users to have better visibility in dark places. It illuminates the screen of the Mi Smart Band 6 when activated although it is not as powerful as that of a smartphone, for example.

Users of the Mi Smart Band 6 who want to update their firmware are advised to first update the Mi Fit app to version 5.3.0 so as to have a seamless update. Going by the trajectory of updates for the Mi Smart Band 6, additional features have been gradually added to the device whenever there is a new firmware update. The device provides several monitoring options including menstrual cycle tracking for women, blood sugar monitoring (SpO2), heart rate tracking, and additional sports modes from its predecessor.

The Mi Smart Band 6 has a 1.56-inch AMOLED touch screen with a sharp 325ppi resolution and a capacitive display, with no touch-sensitive key present. It is 5ATM waterproof-rated and its 125mAh battery can last up to 2 weeks of normal usage. The Mi Smart Band 6 has a magnetic charger that can charge the device from 5% to 100% in under 2 hours.

The Mi Smart Band 6 is yet to be available in some countries including India, so we expect more rollout information from Xiaomi soon.

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Leaked iQOO 8 Pro poster reveals it will have a BMW Motorsport Edition

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Aug 8, 2021

There is still more than a week of waiting before the iQOO 8 series arrives and that is more than enough time for more leaks to surface. Today, a new poster has appeared online and it reveals that iQOO’s partnership with BMW is still on as the iQOO 8 Pro will be getting a BMW custom edition.

The poster was shared on Weibo by @Bald Panda and it shows the iQOO 8 Pro in the same BMW M Motorsport colors that the iQOO 7 Legend was announced earlier this year. The poster also shows the iQOO 8 will have a black carbon fiber variant too.

Other details of the phone shown in the image are a curved screen with a centered punch hole and a triple camera array shaped like an “L”. The poster also mentions the phone has a 2K screen, support for 120W fast wired charging, dual primary rear cameras, and a Snapdragon 888 Plus processor.

Yesterday, we reported some of the specs of the standard iQOO 8 such as a flat display but it is an AMOLED panel with a centered unch hole too. It will also have support for 120W fast wired charging and be powered by the same Snapdragon 888 Plus processor.

The iQOO 8 series will be announced on August 17 in China.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 design revealed through promotional poster

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Aug 8, 2021

Xiaomi will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 flagship on Aug. 10 in China. Since it will come with an under-display selfie camera, it is expected to offer a full-screen experience. Some reports have claimed that its rear design could be similar to the Mi 11 Ultra. Unlike the Mi 11 Ultra, it will not feature a rear-facing secondary screen. A snapshot of the promotional poster of the Mi MIX 4 is now doing rounds on Weibo. The image has revealed the rear design of the smartphone.

The poster reveals that the MI MIX 4 has a large-sized square-shaped camera module. It comprises of a triple camera unit, which looks similar to the Mi 11 Ultra. The poster also teases the front design of the smartphone. The curved edge display of the Mi MIX 4 does not have a notch or a punch-hole since it features an in-screen camera.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 specifications (Rumored)

Rumors have it that the Mi MIX 4 has a 6.6-inch OLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 888 Plus is expected to power the device. It could be coming with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. It may come with 80W or 70W wireless charging support.

There is no word on the megapixel count of the front camera of the Mi MIX 4. Its rear camera setup is expected to feature a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1s main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto periscope lens. It is expected to offer other features like an in-display fingerprint scanner, UWB, MIUI 12.5, stereo speakers, and mmWave 5G support.

Apart from announcing the Mi MIX 4 on Aug. 10, the company will be also unleashing the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets and a high-end smart speaker. It is unclear whether the company will be also announcing the MIUI 13 through the same event.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G official renders, full specs, pricing leaked before launch

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Aug 8, 2021

Several reports have claimed that Samsung will be soon launching the Galaxy A52s as an updated version for the Galaxy A52 5G that debuted earlier this year. The handset is expected to arrive first in the European markets. Ahead of the launch, GizNext has shared the official renders and specifications of the smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G specifications (expected)

The Galaxy A52s 5G will be sporting a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display that produces Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 778G chip will be present under the hood of the device. It may come with up 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.

The A52s has a front camera of 32-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 5-megapixel depth helper. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

While it is not mentioned in the leak, it may come with an IP67 rated chassis like the Galaxy A52 5G. Apart from the inclusion of the new chip instead of the Snapdragon 750, it appears that the A52s 5G does not have any major changes.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G pricing (Rumored)

The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant of the Galaxy A52s is likely to be priced at 449 euros. It is likely to arrive in colors like white, green, purple, and black. There is no word on the release date of the device. Probably, it will go official at some point in this month.

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Redmi 10 renders, full specifications emerge through retailer listing

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Aug 8, 2021

A retailer site from Singapore has listed the unannounced Xiaomi Redmi 10 with all its specifications and renders. Here is all the information that has appeared through the retailer listing.

Redmi 10 specifications and features (Rumored)

The Redmi 10 measures 162 x 75.3 x 8.95mm and it has a polycarbonate chassis. The handset houses a 6.5-inch FHD+ punch-hole display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with a front camera of 8-megapixel. The back panel of the device has a quad-camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras.

It is powered by the all-new Helio G88 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM. The device offers up to 128 GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot for more storage. It boots MIUI 12 based on Android 11 OS. The 5,000mAh battery of the phone supports 18W fast charging through USB-C. Other connectivity features available on the device include dual SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The pricing of the Redmi 10 is not mentioned in the listing. As can be seen in the above-shown renders, the Redmi 10 will be available in colors like Carbon Grey, Pebble White, and Sea Blue.

The Redmi 10 renders show it has a speaker grille, a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, and IR blaster (probably) on its top edge. Its bottom seems to feature another speaker grille, a microphone, and a USB-C port.

Last month, the alleged Redmi 10 smartphone with model number 21061119AG was spotted at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification site. The FCC listing revealed that it is a dual-SIM 4G smartphone that will run on MIUI 12.5, and it will be available in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The Redmi 10 is likely to go official soon since almost everything has been revealed about it.

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Honda launches the U-GO Electric Scooter with a top speed of 53km/h in China

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Aug 8, 2021

Japanese automobile and motorbike giant Honda is making significant inroads into the two-wheeler EV market with its recent products. The Chinese arm of Honda, called Wuyang-Honda has added a new electric scooter to its lineup dubbed U-GO Electric Scooter in the Chinese market.

The U-GO e-scooter comes in two models that are ultra-affordable and purely designed for the urban commute. The two models both reflect a minimalist design and simple features. The standard model has a 1.2kW continuous-rated hub motor with a peak rating of 1.8kW, and a top speed of 53km/h. The second model has a lower power rating of 0.8kW while the top speed peaks at 43km/h.

Both models come with a removable Lithium-ion battery having a maximum capacity of 1.44kW. This can be doubled when it is upgraded to the bigger battery pack. Both models have an under-seat carriage with a capacity of 26L.

The new Honda U-GO electric scooter is presently available in China at a starting price of CNY 7,499 ($1,150) while the standard version with a 1.2kW rating is priced at CNY 7,999 ($1,233). The prices are on the low end of the spectrum. Some of the Chinese models are more than twice as expensive as the U-GO e-scooter.

The e-scooter market is booming in China and India, owing partly to the favourable and incentive-filled business climate in these two countries. We expect Honda to launch the new e-scooters in India at some point. We cannot also rule out future expansion into the lucrative US and European markets.

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Honor Magic 3 series with Snapdragon 888+ goes up for reservations

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Aug 8, 2021

Honor Magic 3 series is scheduled to launch on August 12 in the global market. Weeks before its arrival, leaks for its renders, live images, and specs reached the internet. Now, just a few days ahead of its launch, the smartphone series is touted to go on omnichannel appointments.

According to sources, the first batch of Honor Magic 3 series with Snapdragon 888+ has already gone on reservations in the offline stores. The series is also riffed to go up for reservations in major e-commerce stores soon. Buyers will be able to get appointments for both the Honor Magic 3 and the Honor Magic 3 Pro smartphones from the nearby authorized stores.

However, the exact details about the reservations are unknown. It is unclear that which outlets are offering the reservations. Once, we receive more information on the same, we’ll update the article.

Honor Magic 3 series Specifications(Expected)

An Honor Magic 3 series phone recently appeared on Geekbench with model number HONOR ELZ-AN10. It is believed to be the vanilla Magic 3 smartphone. The listing revealed that the device scored 3,556 single-core points and 10,257 multi-core points on the Geekbench 4.

These scores were possible, thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. It was paired with 8GB of RAM, which we are expecting to be a base configuration.

Moreover, the Honor Magic 3 Pro with model number ELZ-AN20 arrived on the AnTuTu benchmarking portal. It revealed that the phone has 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device scored 749,223 points on the AnTuTu benchmarks.

Although the other specs of the series are scarce, we do know that the phones will feature a large OLED panel with curved edges. According to a tipster, the Magic 3 prototype features a 6.76-inch display panel with 2772 x 1344 pixels resolution. The series is expected to have multiple camera sensors at the rear. But, the exact megapixel numbers are unknown.

Nonetheless, the series is launching next week and until then we expect to see some more rumors about the smartphones.

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Alleged Realme Bluetooth Speaker renders leaked online, could launch soon in India

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Aug 8, 2021

Earlier this year, Realme launched the Cobble and Pocket Bluetooth speakers in Malaysia at affordable prices. These Bluetooth speakers never came to the Indian market, despite having such a large product portfolio in the Indian region. Now, after introducing the sub-brand DIZO in India, Realme is gearing for the launch of several tech lifestyle products in India. Today, a few renders of an upcoming Realme Bluetooth speaker have surfaced online which may arrive under the DIZO brand.

According to the renders(from Oyprice), the Realme Bluetooth speaker has a circular design. It reminds us of the Realme Cobble Bluetooth speaker. The variant that we see is the Black color variant and it seems to have a matte finish.

It has a power button on the top and besides, it has a volume rocker, pairing button, and an LED indicator. At the bottom, it is said to have either a Type-C port or micro-USB port covered with a pull-out covering to protect the port from dust.

Apart from this, there are no product specifications for now. But, considering that the initial renders are out, we can expect Realme to tease the product soon. Now, it remains to be seen that under which branding does it arrive, whether it is a DIZO branded product or a Realme offering.

In related news, Realme has scheduled an event for August 18 for the launch of the Realme GT smartphone series in India. Rumors have it that at the launch, Realme could also unveil its much-anticipated Realme Book laptop. For starters, the Realme Book will be a laptop series that is touted to come at a starting price of ₹40,000(~$540). It will come with specs like a 14-inch FHD display, 11th generation Intel Core i5 and i3 processors, and 65W fast charging.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Reservations exceed 230,000 on JD, Tmall, and Mi Mall

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Aug 8, 2021

Xiaomi will launch the Mi Mix 4 smartphone on August 10 in China. Ahead of its launch, the device went on pre-reservation on multiple platforms like JD.com, Mi Mall, and Xiaomi’s Tmall store. Now, it is learned that the reservations have exceeded a whopping 230,000.

These numbers include the total pre-reservations done for the smartphone on all of the platforms. JD.com, the popular shopping portal itself has 150,000 registrations. On the other hand, the other two portals received 80,000 registrations.

Other than this, the smartphone’s specifications and other key details have been already learned. According to the Geekbench listing, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM. It scored 863 single-core points and 3181 multi-core points on the Geekbench 5.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 with model number Xiaomi 2106118C is expected to come with a 6.6-inch OLED display panel. It will feature an under-display selfie camera and a triple rear camera system. The rear setup will be led by a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and lastly a 48MP telephoto sensor.

The smartphone is expected to pack a 4,500mAh battery and the 3C certification revealed its support for 120W wired fast charging. The device is also said to have wireless fast charging support. The TENAA listing revealed that the phone will come in three variants – 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, and a 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant.

Despite the fact that these versions are known, the cost for each of these variants is yet to be learned. We’ll just have to wait for a day to find the exact pricing and availability.

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Huawei sees its biggest ever decline in revenues after US blacklisting

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Aug 7, 2021

Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei was the global leader in 5G technology before the US blacklist began in 2019. The company endured a turbulent period subsequently, as it grappled with a stiffer US sanction. The impact of the US blacklist is reflected in the financials of the company, as it released its mid-year report showing a 29.4% decline in its overall revenue of CNY 320.4 billion ($49.5 billion) from last year. The consumer electronics arm of the company was the most affected with revenue plummeting by 47% from 2020. This was due to the chip challenges and software blockade that resulted from the US blacklist. Significantly, Huawei had to sell its Honor brand as a survival strategy.

However, the half-year results also reflect the new focus of Huawei in the pursuit of its ambition as a software hub. The revenue from enterprise activities grew by about 18.2% from last year, and this is predicted to continue in an upward movement. Huawei’s resilience is reflected in its expanding ecosystem which includes cloud-based solutions. The HarmonyOS operating system which rivals Google’s Android OS is Huawei’s perfect response to the US blacklist. Currently, there are over 15 million devices using HarmonyOS, and this is bound to increase by the year’s end.

Recent months have seen a great number of product launches by Huawei, and the outlook remains bright for the rest of the year. The full-year results may show a strong rebound going by the raft of products and software solutions already in place. Hence the company may have just seen its worst year yet.

Huawei’s President Eric Xu says survival is paramount, as it seeks to balance itself and prevent future shocks with its software pivot. The company is building resilience through diversification and is pursuing a sustainable survival plan within the next 5 years.

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Next week in Tech: Galaxy Unpacked, Honor Magic3 series, Mi MIX 4, Mi Pad 5, Honor V7 Pro, and more

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