Ulefone Power Armor 13 smartphone with 13200mAh battery goes on pre-sale for $299.99

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Jul 27, 2021

Ulefone recently unveiled the Power Armor 13 rugged smartphone carrying a massive 13200mAh battery. The rugged smartphone is now on a limited-time pre-sale via AliExpress and Banggood for the discounted price of $299. Ulefone is offering a $200 discount on the smartphone over its actual retail price of $499. There are also some surprising gifts for the initial buyers.

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Ulefone Power Armor 13 Specifications

Ulefone Power Armor 13 is an exceptional smartphone available for a highly competitive price of $299. It equips a 6.81-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It offers vivid and crisp image quality for an immersive viewing experience.

MediaTek Helio G95 chipset is present on the board with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage to offer outstanding performance along with flawless multitasking. The users can further expand the storage up to 1TB using an expandable TF card.

In the camera department, the smartphone houses a quad-rear camera featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor to capture detailed photos even in the low-light environment. However, there’s also an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens and another 2-megapixel sub camera to uplift the overall camera experience. A 16-megapixel selfie shooter is present on the front side for selfies.

Ulefone Power Armor 13 is IP68/IP69K rated smartphone which eliminates the worries from water and dust. It is the world’s first rugged smartphone carrying a 13200 mAh battery which can withstand for about a week upon normal battery usage.

Overall, it is a high-end rugged smartphone that is available at a discounted price of $299 via AliEpress and Banggood. For more information, you can head over to the Ulefone Official Website.

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Deal: Get Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Mystic Bronze) for ₹54999 (Retail Price ₹79000)

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Jul 27, 2021

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Mystic Bronze) which usually retails for ₹79000 is now available at a heavily discounted price of ₹54999 at Amazon India. This is an exclusive Prime Day deal that ends today.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Mystic Bronze) at ₹54999 @Amazon India

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Mystic Bronze)

Key Features:

6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
2400 x 1080p resolution
8GB RAM + 256GB ROM
Triple rear camera setup : 64MP + 12MP + 12MP
Front Camera : 10MP
Exynos 990 Octa-core processor
Android 10.0 OS
Battery : 4300mAh Non-removable

Generally retailing for ₹79000, you can now buy Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Mystic Bronze) at a massively discounted price of ₹54999 only at Amazon India. Please note that this deal comes with an exchange offer of up to ₹13400. This is an exclusive primed ay deal that ends today. So place your order asap.

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OPPO and vivo are indeed working on their in-house ISP chips: Report

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 27, 2021

Earlier this year, Xiaomi debuted its first self-developed ISP (Image Signal Processor) chip called Surge C1. This silicon is used in the company’s first foldable smartphone – Mi MIX Fold. Months later, news broke out that both OPPO and vivo are also working on their in-house ISP chips. Now more information about these developments has appeared online.

OPPO Find X3 Pro Gloss Black Featured 01 — OPPO Find X3 Pro

According to Tencent’s ‘Deep Web’ report (via ITHome), Chinese handset makers OPPO and vivo are indeed working on their self-developed ISP chips.

The report says that OPPO has assigned thousands of people to this project. Its in-house ISP silicon is said to make its way to consumer products as soon as early next year with the launch of the OPPO Find X4 series.

On the other hand, vivo reportedly set up a secret team codenamed “Wyatt Shadow” for its self-developed chips two years ago. This team is said to have around 500-600 members. Their first product will be an ISP chip, which is expected to make its debut on the vivo X70 series slated to release in the second half of 2021.

ISP chips are just the beginning. As per the report, OPPO and vivo are also working on in-house SOCs (System-on-chip) to replace Qualcomm and MediaTek silicons in the future.

Ever since the US banned HUAWEI, Chinese tech giants have been investing more in indigenous technology to face the worst-case scenario. This move not only safeguards the future of these companies but will bring in more competition, which will further lead to better innovation.

PUBG might be going Free to play soon: Rumor

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Sean

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Jul 27, 2021

A new rumor has suggested that PUBG or PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds might be going free to play in the near future. The title is one of the most popular battle royale game in the PC gaming market and is apparently seeking to be accessible to everyone soon.

Leak:
PUBG wants to go free-to-play.

They’re going to track player responses in a F2P week that’s happening next month.

Keep in mind, PUBG originally wanted to go F2P in 2019; but didn’t get the player response they wanted att from 2019’s F2P test.

— PlayerIGN (@PlayerIGN) July 24, 2021

The news arrives from a tweet from PlayerIGN, who stated that the game will become free to play in the future. As per the dataminer, the decision to go free to play, however, will be largely based on the reception of its current playerbase. In other words, the studio behind PUBG will track the player’s response in a free to play week that is reportedly set to arrive sometime next month. So, the game could go free depending on whether there is an influx of new players and that the existing players react positively to the change.

Notably, PlayerIGN also added that PUBG had aimed on becoming free to play back in 2019. Although, the studio did not receive the player response that they had wanted back during the free to play test run in 2019, so this decision was scrapped. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates. Also, let us know in the comments section down below what you feel about the game possibly going free to play.

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Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20 Lite renders, specifications and pricing leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 27, 2021

Motorola is all set to unleash the Motorola Edge 20 series of smartphones on Aug. 5 in China. It is speculated that the global markets will also receive the Edge 20 models very soon. TechnikNews has shared the specifications, pricing, and renders of the Edge 20 Lite, Edge 20, and Edge 20 Pro well before their official announcement.

Motorola Edge 20 Lite specifications and pricing

The Edge 20 Lite will feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ display that supports a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 32-megapixel front camera, and triple camera setup featuring a 108-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The Dimensity 720 fuels the device with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

For more storage, it has a microSD card slot. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W charging. It offers other features like Android 11 OS, Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi 5, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The new leak has information on its pricing.

Motorola Edge 20 specifications and pricing

The Edge 20 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 778G powers the device with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It lacks a microSD. The cameras of the Edge 20 are almost identical to the Lite model. The only difference is that it features a higher resolution ultrawide lens of 16-megapixel. It runs on Android 11 OS and runs on a 4,000mAh battery that supports 30W rapid charging. The device is likely to cost around 499 euros (~$588) and may come in Frosted Gray and Frosted White colors.

Motorola Edge 20 Pro specifications and pricing

The Edge 20 Pro features a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 870 fuels the device with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. It is expected to come with the same camera setup as the Edge 20 Pro. A previous leak revealed that the Edge 20 supports 3x zoom, whereas the Pro model offers 5x zoom. It may cost around 699 euros (~$824) and come in Midnight Blue and Blue Vegan Leather colors.

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Honor Router 3 SE Pre-Orders are live, supports WiFi 6 and Huawei HiLink

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Sean

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Jul 27, 2021

Earlier this week, Honor launched a new WiFi router in China. The Honor Router 3 SE is the latest router from the company and is currently available for pre-orders, with supports for WiFi 6 standards and Huawei HiLink.

As per official notes, the new router is equipped with a full Gigabit Ethernet port and Gigabit dual band Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz, with the wireless rates reaching up to 1500Mbps. The Chinese smartphone maker has also optimized the new router to be used for various functions ranging from online lessons/online education, to support for online video game. Notably, its specifications are also quite similar to Huawei AX2 Pro router.

The router runs the Honor Magic Router operating system and is powered by a dual core processor. For memory, it offers 128MB of RAM and 128MB of storage. Its wireless transmission standards include 802.11ax/ac/n/a 2*2 and 802.11n/b/g 2*2. Furthermore, the new router also arrives with support for Huawei HiLink smart home along with various safety features like WiFi anti brute force cracking, support for a new generation wireless encryption protocol, WPA3, a firewall and DoS attack protection.

Other features include three WiFi modes, namely through the wall, standard and sleep modes. Users can even device speed limit and even limit the bandwidth of the device through the MAC address. The router has an original price tag of 219 Yuan (roughly 34 US Dollars), but the pre-orders arrive with a special discount price of 199 Yuan (roughly 31 US Dollars) while the actual sales begin on 3rd August 2021.

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Vivo Y53s (t1 version) specifications, pricing appear through product listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 27, 2021

After launching the Vivo Y31s (t1 version) and Vivo Y52s (t1 version) smartphones, Vivo seems to be gearing up to announce a new t1 smartphone called the Vivo Y53s (t1 version). A product listing of the unreleased phone is now available on China Telcom’s website (via). It has revealed the specifications and pricing of the device. The listing suggests that it will be a new chipset variant of the Y53s.

Vivo Y53s (t1 verison) specifications and features

The Vivo Y53s (t1 version) has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel with a teardrop notch. It delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. The device is fitted with a front camera of 8-megapixel, and its back panel has a 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system.

The Vivo Y53s is equipped with Snapdragon 480, whereas its upcoming t1 version is driven by the Dimensity 700 chip. The device is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

The Y53s (t1 version) runs on Android 11 OS, and it has a 4,910mAh battery. The smartphone has 163.95 x 75.30 x 8.5mm dimensions and it weighs 189 grams.

Vivo Y53s (t1 version) pricing

The listing mentions that 128 GB and 256 GB variants of Y53s (t1 version) will be priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$308) and 2,199 Yuan (~$339), respectively. Since the handset has not gone official yet, the pricing could be incorrect. It is likely to arrive in color variants like Starry Night, Iridescent, and Sea Salt. It is expected to launch very soon in China.

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Nokia C30 entry-level smartphone running Android 11 Go Edition officially launched

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Jeet

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Jul 27, 2021

HMD Global has today officially announced its new smartphones in the C-series — Nokia C30. For those who are unaware, the C-series phones from the Finland-based company are the most affordable devices from the brand.

The smartphone features a 6.82-inch HD+ LCD display that offers 1600 x 720 pixels screen resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by an unspecified octa-core processor that has four A55 cores at 1.6GHz and four A55 cores at 1.2GHz.

The device comes in multiple memory configurations — 2GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, and 3GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot allowing users to further expand the storage capacity.

In the camera department, the phone features a dual-camera setup that consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an LED flash and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, the device comes with a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and micro-USB port. It also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection.

The phone is running the Android 11 Go Edition which is an optimized version of the Android 11 made for devices with entry-level hardware. It is powered by a 6,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.

The Nokia C30 comes in two color options — Green and White. The phone’s pricing starts at €99 which is approximately $116 and will be available in select markets starting today.

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro press renders emerge to reveal design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 27, 2021

Yesterday, Motorola confirmed that it will be holding a launch event in China on Aug. 5 to unleash the Edge 20 series of smartphones. The Lenovo-owned brand is expected to announce the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro through the upcoming event. The lineup also includes a phone named Edge 20 Lite, which may go official a bit later. Last week, popular tipster OnLeaks shared the CAD renders of the Edge 20. Today, reliable tipster Evan Blass released the leaked press render of the Edge 20 Pro to reveal its design.

The Edge 20 Pro’s render shows that it will not be featuring a curved edge screen like the last Edge and Edge+ series of smartphones from last year. It features an OLED panel with a centrally aligned punch-hole and an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Motorola Edge 20 Pro "Sierra" pic.twitter.com/qHFl7Pu38X

— Evan (@evleaks) July 26, 2021

The hardware key available on the left side of the device seems to be a Google Assistant button. The rear camera island of the phone features a squarish camera at the top followed by two other lenses and an LED flash. The text imprinted on the camera housing reveals that it has a 108-megapixel main camera. Apart from blue, it is expected to arrive in other colors like black and white.

Motorola Edge 20 Pro specifications

The Motorola Edge 20 Pro features a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen. It is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset and a 4,500mAh battery, which is expected to carry support for rapid charging. It is expected to come with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage.

For selfies, it has a 32-megapixel front camera. The variant heading to China will have a 16-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear camera setup comprises a 108-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel wide-angle snapper that also functions as a macro shooter, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom support. It may offer other features like a mono speaker and a display output.

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Oppo Reno6 4G with Snapdragon 720G SoC Launched in Indonesia

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Pranav Sawant

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Jul 27, 2021

Oppo on Monday launched the 4G version of the Oppo Reno6 in Indonesia. Unlike the 5G versions, the Oppo Reno6 4G comes with curved sides instead of the boxy design. Some of its major highlights are a 90Hz AMOLED screen, 64MP quad cameras, and 50W flash charging support.

The smartphone is priced at 5,199,000 Indonesian Rupiah(~$359) for the sole 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It comes in two colors – Stellar Black and Aurora. It can be picked up from Oppo’s official website and other popular stores like Lazada and Shopee.

Oppo Reno6 4G Specifications

The smartphone comes with 6.43-inch punch-hole display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is an AMOLED panel sporting Full-HD+ resolution and a 90Hz screen refresh rate. It has a 180Hz touch sampling rate and supports the DCI-P3 color gamut.

It flaunts a quad-rear camera system with a 64MP primary lens with an f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with a 119-degree field of view, a 2MP macro sensor, and lastly a 2MP mono camera. Interestingly, it has a 44MP front camera for selfies.

The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G octa-core chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It houses a 4,310mAh battery with support for 50W flash charging. It runs on ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 out of the box.

It has an in-display fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock for security. It has NFC support and features a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio needs.

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Redmi K40 Gaming Edition’s Inverse Scale color variant launched

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 27, 2021

Redmi announced the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition in April this year in China as the company’s first hardcore gaming phone. The handset has been available in the home market in colors like black, grey, silver, and yellow (Bruce Lee edition). Today, the company announced a new color scheme called Inverse Scale for the K40 Gaming Edition.

The Inverse Scale color variant of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition comes in a single configuration that offers 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The other specs of the phone have remained unchanged.

This special edition phone is priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$417), which is 200 Yuan (~$31) costlier than the other color variants with 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will be available for purchase at 10 AM (local time) on July 29 in China.

Redmi K40 Gaming Edition specifications

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition has a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel that delivers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 1200 chipset powers the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It ships with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 OS.

Redmi K40 Gaming Edition Inverse Scale and color variants — Redmi K40 Gaming Edition

The K40 Gaming Edition is backed by a 5,065mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Lastly, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

in related news, India recently received a new POCO phone called the POCO F3 GT. It arrived as a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G press renders leaked, reveals design from all angles

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 27, 2021

Samsung is likely to announce the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Galaxy Z Fold3 with foldable displays on Aug. 11. Ahead of the launch, Winfuture.de has shared the high-resolution press renders of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G to reveal its appearance from all angles. At the same time, reputed Evan Blass has shared a few key details of the Z Flip3 and Z Fold3.

According to Blass, the Galaxy Z Flip3 will feature a 6.7-inch internal display and a selfie camera of 10-megapixel. The back panel of the phone will feature a pair of 12-megapixel cameras and a 1.9-inch cover display. He added that the Z Flip3 will be an IPX8 rated device meaning that it will remain undamaged even if it is submerged in waters deeper than 1 meter.

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Apart from the black variant seen in the leaked renders, the Galaxy Z Flip3 is expected to arrive in multiple colors like dark green, light violet, beige, grey, pink, dark blue, and white. The other color variants will sport an impressive dual-tone finish. The Z Flip3 5G is likely to arrive with a reworked hinge and a metal frame.

The Z Flip3 5G will be driven by the Snapdragon 888 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive in two storage choices such as 128 GB and 256 GB. It may house a 3,300mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. The Z Flip3 5G is likely to arrive with a starting price of around 1,200 euros (~$1,416) in Europe.

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Apple iPad Mini 6 to reportedly feature 8.3-inch display with narrow bezels

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Jeet

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Jul 27, 2021

Apple is rumored to launch its next-generation iPad Mini this year and ahead of the launch, details about the upcoming tablet keep surfacing online. Now, a new report reveals the screen size of the iPad Mini 6.

The report, coming from Ross Young, claims that the device will come with an 8.3-inch display and will feature narrow bezels. Earlier, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had said that the device could feature a screen size between 8.5-inch and 9-inch.

There were rumors about the new iPad Mini adopting a Mini-LED display but those have been debunked. The information in the new report is pretty much in line with the previous report which suggested that the new iPad Mini will come with thinner and uniform bezels and will get rid of the home button at the bottom of the screen.

Design-wise, the product is said to have a similar look to the fourth-generation iPad Air. Previously, it was revealed that the upcoming iPad Mini, which carries codename J310, will come powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset, which is expected to power the upcoming iPhone 13 lineup as well.

It is also said that the product will now come with a USB Type-C port instead of the company’s proprietary Lightning port. The device will still have support for Touch ID which will be embedded on the side.

Recently, it was reported that Apple could be launching an updated version of the entry-level 10.2-inch iPad in the month of September which will be powered by the Apple A13 Bionic chipset, looking similar to the iPad Air 3 model which was launched in 2019.

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Samsung confirmed to launch S Pen for foldable smartphones at Galaxy Unpacked next month

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Jeet

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Jul 27, 2021

Continuing the tradition, Samsung president TM Roh has published a blog post on the website ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked event that talks about the products about to get launched and set expectations.

In that post, Roh has confirmed that the upcoming foldable smartphones from the company will come with S Pen support. This also confirms that the South Korean giant will be launching a new S Pen at the Galaxy Unpacked event next month.

The new upcoming stylus is touted to be the “first-ever S Pen designed specifically for foldable phones.” However, nothing more about the product is known at this time. This is not it, TM Roh has also confirmed that there won’t be a Galaxy Note device getting launched this year, saying that instead of launching a Note-series this time around, the company will “further broaden beloved Note features to more Samsung Galaxy devices.”

He adds that the “third generation of foldable devices will open up amazing new multitasking capabilities and enhanced durability.” Talking about the Galaxy Z Flip 3, he says that the phone will have “an even more refined style, armed with more durable, stronger materials.”

It’s not just the hardware but Samsung is also focusing on software to improve the user experience. Roh says that the company has worked with Google “to enrich our foldable ecosystems with popular apps and services.”

For the upcoming foldable smartphone, Samsung has lined up more partner apps to take advantage of the fold-out format. We can expect support for hands-free video calling with Google Duo, watching videos in “Flex” mode on YouTube, and multitasking in Microsoft Teams, among others.

At the Galaxy Unpacked event on 11th August, Samsung is expected to launch Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Watch 4 series, Galaxy Buds 2, and S Pen. The upcoming foldable phones are expected to be around $200 cheaper than their predecessor as the company is looking to make them more affordable.

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Realme RMX3381 full specifications, images emerge at TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 27, 2021

A mysterious Realme phone with an RMX3381 model number was spotted at China’s TENAA telecom authority yesterday. The listing only revealed a few details like the dimensions, display size, and battery capacity of the RMX3381 phone. Now, the Chinese regulatory body has updated the listing with its images and remaining specifications. Unfortunately, the final marketing name of the device is yet to be revealed.

Realme RMX3381 specifications

The Realme RMX3381 has a 6.5-inch TFT screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It runs on Android 11 OS and features a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.

For selfies, it possesses a front camera of 16-megapixel. The camera module on its back has a 48-megapixel main camera, two auxiliary cameras, and an LED flash. The power button available on the right edge of the phone doubles up as a fingerprint sensor.

It is driven by an unknown 2.4GHz octa-core processor and 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. When it comes to storage, the handset is expected to arrive with 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage and a microSD card slot. It carries support for 5G connectivity.

The handset is backed by a 4,880mAh battery that supports rapid charging. While it has been approved by the TENAA authority, it is yet to receive certification from the 3C regulatory site. Lastly, the device measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8mm and weighs 191 grams.

Now that the RMX3381 is TENAA certified, it is likely to go official in August in China. Probably, it may end up as a V-series or a Q-series smartphone.

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Intel will now manufacture chips for Qualcomm; aims to lead foundry market by 2025

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Jeet

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Jul 27, 2021

Intel has today announced Qualcomm as the first major customer for its new Intel Foundry Services business. Qualcomm, which is powering most of the premium Android smartphones with its Snapdragon lineup of chips, will have its chips manufactured by Intel in the coming years.

For manufacturing chips, Intel will be using its upcoming 20A process which will use new transistor technology to help reduce chip power consuption. As of now, there’s no information about which products from Qualcomm will be manufactured by Intel and when the Intel-made Qualcomm products will arrive in the market.

Apart from Qualcomm, Intel has also announced Amazon Web Services as another new customer for the foundry chip business. However, Amazon won’t be using Intel’s chip-making technology but will use packaging technology. It is basically a process of assembling chips and “chiplets” or “tiles” by stacking them up.

Intel 20A will rely on two new technologies — RibbonFET and PowerVia. RibbonFET is Intel’s first new transistor architecture since FinFET in 2011. It delivers faster transistor switching speeds while achieving the same drive current as multiple fins in a smaller footprint.

On the other hand, PowerVia is Intel’s industry-first implementation of backside power delivery, which optimizes signal transmission by eliminating the need for power routing on the front side of the wafer. Also, Starting as early as 2025, the company will tap a new generation of machines from ASML that use extreme ultraviolet lithography.

The company is also changing the naming method for its technologies. Intel 7 offers 10-15% performance-per-watt increase versus Intel 10nm SuperFin, based on FinFET transistor optimizations. It will be used in products like Alder Lake for clients in 2021 and Sapphire Rapids for the data center.

The Intel 4 uses EUV lithography to print small features using ultra-short wavelength light. It is expected to offer around 20% performance-per-watt increase, along with area improvements. It will be ready for production in the second half of 2022 for products shipping in 2023.

Intel 3 leverages further FinFET optimizations and increased EUV to deliver an approximately 18% performance-per-watt increase over Intel 4. It will be ready to begin manufacturing products in the second half of 2023.

With these new customers and the latest technologies, Intel is expecting to regain its market lead by 2025. In the foundry services business, the company will be competing against market leaders like TSMC and Samsung.

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Samsung starts testing One UI 3.1.1, release set for late August

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jul 27, 2021

Samsung released One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 in late 2020. Earlier this year, the company introduced One UI 3.1 with the launch of the Galaxy S21 series. Six months later, the South Korean tech giant has now started testing One UI 3.1.1.

According to TizenHelp, a moderator on the Samsung Members community forum has revealed that One UI 3.1.1 will be released for the Galaxy S21 series around the end of August. This means the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, which are expected to hit the shelves about the same time will likely debut with this version of the software.

Further, as per the CheckFirm app (via SamNext), Samsung has already started testing One UI 3.1.1 for the Galaxy S21 series. Hence, the update should indeed arrive by the end of next month.

Unfortunately, nothing is known about the next iteration of One UI. Going by One UI 2.5 and One UI 1.5, which are the predecessors of One UI 3.1.1, the new version should mostly bring new features for premium smartphones and tablets.

We expect to learn more about these features and supported devices with the launch of Samsung’s next foldables. Maybe, we will get to know about them beforehand via firmware code. Until then, all we can do is wait.

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 design leak reveals triple-camera setup

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Jeet

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Jul 27, 2021

Last year, Microsoft launched its Surface Duo as the brand’s first dual-screen device. The Redmond-based technology giant has been working on its successor, dubbed Surface Duo 2, and details about the upcoming device have now surfaced online.

The design of the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has leaked online, which reveals that the device will be featuring a triple-camera setup on the back. The sensors are placed vertically in the top-left corner on a rectangular module.

As for the overall look of the device, it remains the same as the current-generation model, having two displays connected by a hinge in the middle, a glass back panel, and a Surface logo on the back.

The camera is expected to deliver better results as reports indicate that Microsoft is planning to use Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. The company is also said to be focusing on improving the software experience.

One of the major drawbacks for the Surface Duo was its internals, being powered by a couple of years old Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. However, in the upcoming version, the company is said to be using the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Further, the device is expected to have support for 5G connectivity as well as NFC.

Earlier, it was reported that the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has the codename “Zeta.” As of now, there’s no information about when the company is planning to launch this new model but it’s unlikely to happen this year. We expect to know more details about the Surface Duo 2 in the coming weeks and months.

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The Nokia 6310 returns in an elegant new body for €60

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 27, 2021

HMD Global has made it a tradition to relaunch classic Nokia feature phones since it got the license for the Nokia brand name a few years ago. Today, the latest classic phone to get a modern release is the Nokia 6310. The 2021 edition comes in an elegant but familiar new body.

The new Nokia 6310 keeps the candy bar design of the original launched back in 2001 but with some modern additions. While the claw-like speaker grille of the original would have been nice, the new version settles for a simple horizontal slit for the earpiece. Gone is the monochrome 6-line display and in its place is a curved color one that is also bigger. The 2021 version also packs a rear camera.

With respect to its specs, the Nokia 6310 has a 2.8-inch display. It is powered by a UNISOC 6531F processor and has 8MB of RAM and 16MB of storage. The spec sheet says it runs the Series 30+ (S30+) operating system. The icons are bigger and the menu is zoomed in to make it easier to read. There is also an accessibility mode that even further simplifies the menu.

The phone has a single 0.3MP camera on the back along with an LED flash. There is a MicroSD card slot and users will be able to add up to 32GB of additional storage. It has Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, dual SIM support, and FM radio (wired and wireless dual-mode).

The 1150mAh battery capacity is just a tad bigger than that of the 2001 model but Nokia claims it will provide more than 7 hours of talk time and will last weeks in standby mode. The battery is removable and Nokia ships the phone with a charger and micro USB cable.

The video advert shows the Nokia 6310 in three colors but users will only be able to purchase the phone in Black and Dark Green. I know a lot of folks will agree that the latter is the finest of them all.

You can pick up the Nokia 6310 for €59.90 in Europe on the official Nokia Mobile website.

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LG Tone Free FP9, FP8 & FP5 TWS earbuds with ANC, enhanced features launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 27, 2021

South Korean tech giant LG Electronics has introduced two new true wireless earbuds that offer innovative features yet to be seen in the leading earbuds brands, Apple and Samsung. The new LG Tone Free FP9, Tone Free FP8 and FP5 TWS earbuds reflect LG’s plans to have an improved market share with some innovative technologies. The headphone spatial processing signposts the new LG earbuds by Meridian Audio for a more immersive listening experience.

The new LG Tone Free earbuds are designed to sound like it comes from all directions, using 3D audio and other technologies. The devices also have a unique charging case with a LED UV light used to clean and sanitize the ear tips and prevent possible bacterial infection of the user’s ears. The headphone spatial processing feature creates a more expansive and immersive audio soundstage and gives the feeling that the music is coming from all directions. The devices also have a shorter stem than some predecessors and more mics on the earbuds for a better call and active noise canceling process.

Another innovative addition to the LG Tone Free FP9, FP8 and FP5 TWS earbuds is the Whispering mode, which makes it possible for the user to use the right earbud as a mic where you can whisper. App support is provided by the LG Tone Free app, which can serve as an equalizer, helps to locate the device, and for touch control customization.

The earbuds also feature a strong battery that could give up to 24 hours of entertainment (the charging case extends battery life by 14 hours). Fast charging will also be available, as a 5-minute charge could yield 1 hour of listening time. The earbuds are also IPX4-rated, providing some degree of water resistance.

The three new LG Tone Free earbuds will be available by August, although no pricing details have been released. Three color variants are already lined up for unveiling: namely: Charcoal Black, Pearl White, and Haze Gold.

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