Xiaomi MIUI+ now supports window resizing & custom shortcut keys

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Jul 29, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to announce multiple products in August such as Mi MIX 4, Mi CC11 Pro, and the Mi Pad 5 series of tablets. Several reports have revealed the key specs of the three variants of the Mi Pad 5. A Chinese tipster has shared the key specifications of the three models once again to reveal what to expect from the Mi Pad 5 lineup.

The new leak states that the first variant will be a 5G-ready model featuring Snapdragon 870 chip, a 10.95-inch LCD panel that offers 2K resolution (probably, 120Hz refresh rate), an 8,720mAh battery with 67W fast charging support, a 48-megapixel camera, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It measures 8.1mm in thickness and weighs 510 grams.

Xiaomi mi pad 5 real life image leak — Alleged image of the Mi Pad 5

The second variant will also feature the Snapdragon 870 chip, but it will be a Wi-Fi-only device. The leak mentions that it has a 12-megapixel camera instead of a 48-megapixel, 67W fast charging. Its other specs are said to be almost the same as the first variant. The first and the second variants could be the M210581AC and M210581C models that were certified by China’s 3C regulatory body earlier this month.

The third model will be featuring an LCD panel that supports a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be a Snapdragon 860 SoC-powered device that will offer specs like 33W fast charging and a 12-megapixel camera. This could be the 21051182C Xiaomi device that was recent approved by the 3C authority.

The tipster has also hinted about a Snapdragon 768G variant but has not shared any more details on its specs. There is a possibility that it could be debuting as a Redmi device. He added that the company may launch a 12.9-inch tablet powered by the Snapdragon 888 chip (wi-fi only version) next year.

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OnePlus lead the Indian premium smartphone market in Q2 2021

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Jul 29, 2021

OnePlus has seen great growth in the second quarter of this year. While the company saw explosive growth during this period, it even lead the premium smartphone market in India.

The news arrives from Counterpoint Research that reported that the Chinese smartphone maker saw a whopping 200 percent growth year on year in Q2 2021. While it saw an explosive growth in the June quarter of this year, it even managed to secure a dominating 34 percent market share in the premium handset segment in India. During this time, the company also emerged as the 5G leader in the premium 5G smartphone segment in India, with a sizeable 48 percent market share.

The report added that OnePlus’ success in the region can be attributed to its consistent efforts to ‘raise the bar’ with each new flagship lineup. The company launched its latest OnePlus 9 series back in March 2021. The lineup included a top end Pro model along with a base, and a more affordable flagship variant, which has seen great success in the region. The lineup has seen a highly positive reception in India, which also contributed to its more than 200 percent YoY growth in Q2 2021.

Notably, the OnePlus 9R was the best selling device in India’s premium smartphone segment, accounting for 25 percent of the market. This was followed by the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. In other words, the brand’s entire 2021 lineup captured the top three spots in the segment and the higher end models were even among the top three best selling smartphones in the ultra premium segment as well.

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Huami invests $2.4 million for development of MRI and robotics

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Jul 29, 2021

Zepp Health Corp, formerly Huami, announced earlier this week that it is investing 2.4 million US Dollars to lead the 6.5 million US Dollars Series A round of funding for the development of MRI and robotics technology, which would help improve medical diagnosis.

According to a report, the investment will enable physicians to diagnose brain injury better and even help treat neurological diseases under live imaging. The Chinese consumer electronics maker will be investing in neuro42, who has an exclusive worldwide license of the low field MR imaging technology. Abhita Batra, Co-Founder and CSO of neuro42, stated that “We are pleased to have Zepp Health’s support as we revolutionize the way physicians identify and treat neurological diseases and injuries. We believe this partnership will create a compelling and sustainable value for our shareholders.”

Notably, neuro42 is Zepp Health’s third investment in new companies to develop disruptive medical imaging technologies. Recently, Zepp Health had invested in Promaxo as well, which focuses on developing office based MRI technology. Zepp Health’s Chief Operating Officer Mike Yeung also added that “Zepp Health is focused on connecting health with technology, and neuro42 is disrupting the location, applications and costs of medical imaging, which will generate tremendous benefits to healthcare systems worldwide.”

As per another executive, the company has become a global leader in consumer health technology and that these partnerships with diagnostic healthcare technologies would open up new financial and market opportunities as well to expand its business into industrial medical technology.

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Motorola Edge 20 Lite, Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20 spotted in fresh renders

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Jul 29, 2021

The Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro are expected to go official on Aug. 5 in China. The two other Edge 20 series phones called the Edge 20 Lite and Edge 20 Fusion are also expected to debut in the coming month. Reputed tipster recently shared the leaked press renders of the Edge 20 Pro, now he is back with fresh renders of the Edge 20 lineup.

The Edge 20 Lite, Edge 20, and Edge 20 Pro smartphones can be seen from the left to the right in the above-shown image. In the images below, the Edge 20 Lite can be seen in colors like Lagoon Green and Electric Graphite, the Edge 20 can be seen in Frosted Gray and Frosted White colors, and the Edge 20 Pro in Midnight Blue and Vegan Leather Blue.

The renders of the Edge 20 Fusion have not appeared yet. As it is known, the Edge 20 will come in two different versions for North America and global markets. It is being speculated that the North American may arrive in other markets with the Edge 20 Fusion moniker.

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Motorola Edge 20 series specifications (Rumored)

The Edge 20 Lite is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. It will be powered by a Dimensity 720 chip, 8 GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery with 30W charging support. It may offer built-in storage of 128 GB.

The Edge 20 for global markets will have a 6.67-inch FHD+ 144Hz OLED display, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 108-megapixel (main) + 16-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit, Snapdragon 778G chip, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of storage, and a 4,000mAh battery. The North American model will have a 6.78-inch FHD OLED 120Hz display, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. The rest of its specs will be identical to its global version.

The Edge 20 Pro will come with a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED 144Hz display, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, a 108-megapixel (main) + 16-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit, Snapdragon 870, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charging.

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Facebook-owned WhatsApp to soon bring new features to the platform

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Jul 29, 2021

WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging platforms in the market and with increased competition, the Facebook-owned company keeps on releasing new features to improve the user experience, in a bid to remain the market leader.

The company has been actively releasing new features and most of them are what the users have been demanding. After adding Dark Mode last year, the application has also received support for disappearing messages.

Now, WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will enable using the platform on multiple devices with the same account. The multi-device feature supports using a single account on up to four devices. The company has already started testing this feature.

Talking about the multi-device support, a WhatsApp spokesperson said to TechRadar that “users will have the same functionality that is available on the current public versions of WhatsApp Web, Desktop and Portal, just without the need to have your phone connected. “ Further, the spokesperson adds that “Our multi-device capability immediately makes the experience better for people who use Desktop/Web and Portal. And it also will make it possible to add support for more kinds of devices over time.”

WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Beta — WhatsApp Multi-Device Support

It is also working on a feature that will keep the archived chats archived even after a new message is received. There are reports claiming that the firm could rename the Archive Chat feature to Read Later and bring some new features as well.

The company is also working on a new feature that will allow private conversations between two users by offering an option to send a message or media that automatically gets deleted or disappears once viewed.

WhatsApp is also reportedly working on a feature that will allow designated participants to join the group call after they have missed it. Currently, the phone call needs to be restarted or the user needs to be added manually in the middle of the call.

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OnePlus 7/7T series receive OxygenOS 11.0.2.1 update with fixes & July 2021 security patches

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Jul 29, 2021

OnePlus is rolling out a new system update for the OnePlus 7 series and the OnePlus 7T series worldwide. The new update arrives as OxygenOS 11.0.2.1. It brings along updated security patches and some fixes.

The latest software update for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro bumps up the security patch level to July 2021. It reduces power consumption, optimizes dial pad UI display effect, and improves overheating control management as well as the stability of the camera app.

Other than the above-mentioned factors, the new update also brings fixes for HD video playback on some video platforms, crashing of the stock file manager app, and blur issue when shooting in fullscreen mode in the camera app.

That said, like any other OTA system update, the OxygenOS 11.0.2.1 update for the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7T series is being pushed out in batches all around the world. This means the update may take some time to reach every unit.

OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, 7T Pro OxygenOS 11.0.2.1 Official Changelog

System
- Reduced Power consumption
- Improved overheating control management
- Fixed the issue of not being able to play high-definition videos on some video platforms
- Upgraded Android Security Patch to 2021.06

File Manager
- Fixed the crash issue of the application

Camera
- Fixed the issue that the camera is blurred when shooting on fullscreen size
- Improved the stability

Phone
- Optimized the dialpad UI display effect

Google delists Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a ahead of the Pixel 6 series launch

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Jul 29, 2021

Google might be making way for a new launch as it has recently delisted certain older models on the Google Fi store. The stock for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G had been running low for the last couple of weeks, and now, the company has officially delisted both models from its store.

According to a 9To5Google report, the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 were initially listed as “out of stock” at the beginning of this month. But now, both smartphone models from the search engine giant have been officially delisted. In other words, the company has removed the description and specifications for both devices, with the Pixel 4a being the only 2020 model being available for purchase as of right now on the official store.

The brand’s official US Google Store also marks the Pixel 4a 5G as out of stock, similar to the unlocked and Verizon variant of the Pixel 5. Back in 2020, the Pixel 4 series had also sold out prior to the launch of its newer models. So, the company might be following a same pattern again this time around. The Pixel 6 is expected to launch sometime in October later this year. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates if any notable rumors or reports surfaces regarding this device.

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OPPO Reno6 Pro+ Detective Conan Limited Edition launched for 4,499 yuan ($696)

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Jul 29, 2021

Last week, we reported about OPPO gearing up to launch a new model of the Reno6 Pro+ smartphone. The Reno6 Pro+ is the top-end variant in the Reno6 lineup that was officially launched a couple of months ago.

Today, the company has officially launched the OPPO Reno6 Pro+ Detective Conan Limited Edition, which comes in two colors — Red and Grey. The phone has a Silver-colored body but features design elements in Red and Grey hue at the back of the device.

The smartphone comes in a single variant that packs 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Priced at 4,499 yuan, which is approximately $696, the device will be available for purchase in China from tomorrow, i.e. 30th July.

Apart from the physical appearance of the phone, the company has also customized the user interface with the custom Conan theme. The customization of the theme includes more than 70 icons, dial pad, text messages interface, status bar, etc. Further, OPPO is offering 11 more Detective Conan series of themes for the users to choose from.

Not just that, the company has also added a unique lock and unlock mechanism where users get to play a puzzle game. Along with the smartphone, OPPO has also launched other devices featuring Detective Conan, including OPPO Watch 2 watch, OPPO Band, Enco Free2 TWS earphones, and a flash charging power bank.

The company is also bundling a custom-made car pin of Detective Conan, as well as customized earphones with Xinlan silhouette. OPPO is also including a custom-made charging kit in the retail box of this new smartphone variant. It adds that the hand-made customized packaging boxes are inspired by Maori detective firms.

In terms of specifications, the Detective Conan Limited Edition model packs the same set of specs as the original Reno6 Pro+. It features a 6.55-inch curved-edge flexible AMOLED display and comes with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. Underneath, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset.

In the camera department, there’s a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, coupled with a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies.

The smartphone runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 11.1 custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and has support for 65W super flash charging.

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LG confirmed to start selling Apple products in its stores in South Korea

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Jul 29, 2021

A few months ago, South Korea-based LG officially shut down its mobile phone business. Now, confirming the rumors (via ZDNet), the company has revealed that it will start selling Apple iPhones as well as other Apple products in its own stores in South Korea.

The selling of Apple’s products at LG Stores in South Korea is expected to being next month as the company’s exit from the smartphone business will be completed by the end of this month. LG currently has around 400 stores across the country.

LG was reportedly facing an issue with the smartphone reseller trade organization. In 2018, Samsung and LG had agreed to only sell their own smartphones at their respective stores in South Korea. Since LG has now stopped manufacturing its own phones, the trade organization has signed a new contract allowing LG to sell phones from other brands.

The company won’t be selling Mac devices or any of Apple’s PC-related products as LG is still making products in this category. Also, there will be no after-sales support, and buyers of Apple devices from the LG Best shops will have to seek customer support elsewhere.

This latest move by LG will increase competition for Samsung which practically had the entire South Korean smartphone market to itself after the exit of LG. In order to get the customers of LG, both Apple and Samsung started offering a new trade-in discount for purchasing their own smartphones.

A report from the market research from Counterpoint claims that Samsung had around 65 percent of the South Korean smartphone market share last year, while Apple held around 20 percent. LG, which is no longer in the business, had a 13 percent market share.

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OnePlus Buds Pro TWS earphones launched in China for 799 yuan ($123)

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Jul 29, 2021

OnePlus had announced the OnePlus Buds Pro, the company’s latest true wireless earphones and the Pro variant of the OnePlus Buds launched last year. Now, the company has launched the same in its home country, China.

The TWS earphones are priced at 799 yuan, which roughly converts to $123. They are now up for pre-sale in China and will be available for purchase from 3rd August.

The newly launched earphones are shaped similar to the Apple AirPods Pro and to differentiate from Apple’s, there’s a shiny chrome stem. It also comes with Smart Adaptive Noise Cancellation that automatically adjusts how much noise cancellation is applied based on the user’s surrounding environment.

Taking care of the Active Noise Cancellation is a three-mic setup that is claimed to filter out noise up to 40dB. Further, the company has also added support for the Dolby Atmos audio. It comes with features like and OnePlus Fast Pair as well as OnePlus Audio ID that allows users to customize the audio experience as per their preference.

The OnePlus Buds Pro packs a pair of 11mm dynamic drivers and comes with support for Bluetooth 5.2 as a connectivity feature. Additionally, there’s also support for Low Latency High-Definition Audio Codec (LHDC).

Now, coming to the battery life, the OnePlus Buds Pro is touted to offer up to 38 hours of battery with the charging case. However, without the charging case and with Active Noise Cancellation enabled, the battery life reduces to five hours and seven hours without ANC.

The charging case also comes with support for Warp Charge and is claimed to offer up to 10 hours of playback time with just 10 minutes of charging. Further, it also supports Qi Wireless Charging.

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Apple sees record shipments in Q2 2021, while Xiaomi becomes 2nd largest smartphone brand

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Jul 29, 2021

A new report has revealed that Apple has seen record shipments in the second quarter of this year. The news arrives as the global smartphone market saw a slight decline quarter on quarter.

According to a Coutnerpoint Research report, the market saw a 7 percent decline over last quarter but saw a 19 percent growth year on year over 2020. While the decline was due to the ongoing component shortages that vendors are facing at the moment, the YoY growth arrives as consumer demand grew since the Coronavirus outbreak last year. During this quarter, Xiaomi managed to become the second largest smartphone brand in the world, although, the Cupertino based giant fell to the third sport.

However, the brand still managed to register record second quarter shipments primarily due to the consistent demand and supply for its iPhone 12 series. Meanwhile, Samsung still held the top spot while Oppo and Vivo retainted their rankings in the top 5 smartphone vendor list. Research Analyst, Aman Chaudhary added that “Global smartphone wholesale shipment revenues eclipsed $96 billion, up 25 percent YoY but declined 16 percent sequentially. This comes at a time when the industry was facing supply constraints. Apple captured a record second-quarter revenue share of 41 percent driven by continuing demand for the iPhone 12 Series followed by Samsung, OPPO, Xiaomi and vivo.”

Notably, Apple’s shipments fell by 18 percent quarter on quarter but grew by a significant 30 percent year on year to reach 48.9 million units in Q2 2021. Unlike certain other brands, the iPhone maker was not as severely affected by the ongoing semiconductor shortages due to its strong industry relationships. The company’s revenue also grew by a sizeable 52 percent in the same period over last year.

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Realme Book 3C certified, likely to launch in August

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Jul 29, 2021

In June, Realme confirmed that it will be releasing the Realme Pad tablet and Realme Book laptop this year. The company is expected to launch both devices in multiple markets. While there is no fresh information on the Realme Pad, it seems the Realme Book launch date could be close at hand. The reason behind it is that the company’s first notebook has received approval from the 3C authority of China. This indicates that the Realme Book may go official as early as next month in China.

As can be seen in the screenshot, the 3C authority has approved Realme’s upcoming portable computer laptop. The listing further reveals that the retail package of the device may include a VCA7JECH charger that supports up to 65W fast charging.

Realme Book specifications (Rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the aluminum-bodied Realme Book will look a lot like the Apple MacBook Air. The device is expected to arrive in colors like Real Blue, Real Red, and Real Apricot. It will be sporting a 14-inch display that will offer a 3:2 aspect ratio. The device is likely to be powered by Intel’s 11 generation Core i3 and Core i5 processors.

The Realme Book will run on Windows 10 and will be eligible to receive the Windows 11 upgrade. It will come with a chiclet keyboard featuring a power button that doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. On the connectivity front, the Realme Book is expected to offer users a USB-A port, two USB-C ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a charging port. In India, the device is likely to be priced at around Rs 40,000 (~$538).

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 variants spotted at TENAA

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Jul 29, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 flagship phone in August. Recent reports have revealed that the M2106118C model number belongs to the upcoming MIX series phone. This model was recently certified by Chinese certification sites like TENAA and 3C. The updated TENAA listing now shows the two variants of the Mi MIX 4.

The listing states that the M2106118C Xiaomi phone will be available in two variants such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. While it is not mentioned in the TENAA listing, the Mi MIX 4 is also expected to arrive in a higher version with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 specifications (rumored)

Rumors surrounding the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 have revealed that it will be sporting a 6.6-inch OLED display with curved edges. It will debut as the company’s first phone with an in-display camera. The Mi MIX 4’s screen will offer a Full HD+ resolution and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

It may draw power from the Snapdragon 888 or the faster Snapdragon 888+ chipset. It will be accompanied by Micron’s LPDDR5 uMCP. The 3C listing of the phone revealed that it may arrive with support for 120W wired charging. It is speculated to carry support for 70W or 80W wireless charging.

For photography, it may feature a triple camera unit led pioneered by a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1s lens. It is likely to weigh around 226 grams. Xiaomi is also speculated to announce the Mi CC11 series smartphone along with the Mi MIX 4 in the coming month.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3’s Phantom Black variant appears in leaked press renders

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Jul 29, 2021

Samsung will be unleashing its next foldables such as the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 on Aug. 11. Earlier this week, Winfuture.de shared the leaked renders of the Z Flip3. Now, it is back with fresh renders of the Phantom Black color variant of the Z Fold3.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy Z Fold3 has a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. It features a front camera of 10-megapixel. It is equipped with an inner foldable screen of 7.6 inches that houses a 4-megapixel in-display camera. The back panel of the phone is equipped with a 12-megapixel triple camera unit. Both displays are expected to carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

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The Snapdragon 888 chipset will be powering the Galaxy Z Fold3 with 12 GB of RAM. The device may come with up to 512 G of storage. It could be backed by a 4,400mAh battery, which is likely to carry support for fast charging.

Past reports have claimed that the Z Fold3 will arrive with support for S Pen stylus. A recent leak claimed that the South Korean company will sell two different S Pen such as the S Pen Pro and S Pen Fold Edition for the Z Fold 3 buyers. It is also expected to arrive with a IPX8 rated waterproof chassis. The other details of the Z Fold3 are under wraps.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event will also see the arrival of the Galaxy Watch4 models and Galaxy Buds 2.

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Motorola Edge 20 Fusion in works, reveals new leak

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