Huami’s Future of Tech event wasn’t only about its new operating system and chipset alone. The company which is best known for its Amazfit brand of smartwatches also took the chance to show that it is expanding its portfolio into other areas of health tech with the unveiling of its upcoming MRI Scanner which it says will be the world’s first portable scanner.
An MRI Scanner is a big diagnosis machine that takes up significant space in hospitals and usually has its own special room. They also can’t be moved around, though that may soon change as Huami says that its MRI scanner will be the world’s first portable one.
According to the manufacturer, the scanner has a height of 1.5 meters, occupies an area of less than 2m², and weighs less than 800 kilograms. The lightest MRI scanner weighs about 6.8 tons while heavier models weigh as much as 37 tons. They also take up as much as 35m² of space and are as high as 2.5 meters.
Huami says its MRI scanner doesn’t need a specially shielded room which reduces the cost of installation and has an average power consumption of 1kW compared to current scanners that consume between 50kW to 120kW. The MRI scanner also boasts high-quality imaging, and when compared to traditional MRIs, there is a difference of about 300 in the signal-to-noise ratio.
We do not know when the MRI Scanner will be available and how much it will cost but we expect it to be cheaper than a lot of the traditional models.
Back in April, Huami announced the Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM, a variant of the Amzafit GTR 2 with an embedded SIM that allows users to make and receive calls from their watch. Now, the smartwatch is set to get a global launch but as the Amazfit GTR 2 LTE.
The official Amazfit Global Twitter account shared a product video of the smartwatch ahead of its launch. The video highlights some of the key features of the watch such as 4G connectivity, support for 90 sports modes, and onboard storage.
Huami has not yet revealed when the smartwatch will be announced but we believe it should be around the corner.
The addition of an LTE eSIM won’t be the only difference between the Amazfit GTR 2 LTE and the standard version. The version sold in China comes with a smaller 338mAh battery capacity as against the 471mAh battery inside the standard version. We guess Huami had to shrink the battery size to make space for the eSIM. Save for these two differences, the rest of the specs are the same.
So you get a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen, NFC, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, sleep tracking, and blood oxygen level detection. The Amazfit GTR 2 LTE should also have support for Amazon Alexa when it launches.
There had been a raft of leaks and speculations surrounding the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, Samsung’s upcoming flagship offerings with an innovative foldable display. Samsung has also swelled the hype by providing some teasers relating to the two smartphones whose release date is still unknown.
A few of the teasers, leaks, and renders indicated that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will have a traditional S Pen stylus attached to it. However, there have also been some suggestions that it will also support the more extensive and more versatile S Pen Pro. A product filing by Samsung for the S Pen Pro at the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has now shown that the Galaxy Z Fold will have the S Pen Pro.
The FCC document was just made public and could indicate an imminent launch of the S Pen Pro stylus, which will have Bluetooth connectivity and charges via USB-C. The specific release date of the S Pen Pro is not specified, although it is projected to debut in some of Samsung’s devices slated for unveiling this year. According to the FCC filing, the S Pen Pro will also support the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Note 20 lineup, Note 10 Lite, Tab S7 series, and other devices that support One UI 3.1 or later.
In line with its tradition for some time, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is slated for August, and some big announcements involving some of Samsung’s flagship and other products lineup could be made. A tipster has already predicted August 11 as the date for the Galaxy Unpacked event, which would herald the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and other devices, including the Z Flip 3, Galaxy Watches, and Galaxy buds.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 offers some innovative technologies that Samsung hopes will place the device on the higher echelon among its peers when it is eventually unveiled.
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has extended the reach of its Mi Smart Steam Oven to the Philippines. The smart oven was first launched in China last year under the moniker MIJIA Smart Oven. The Pinoy launch is an indication that the smart oven will be launched in other markets soon. India may be one of its next ports of call.
Xiaomi has continued to expand its lineup of smart gadgets across several segments of the tech firmament, and the Mi Smart Steam Oven, which features a 30L compartment and packs 1,200W of power, provides a wide range of cooking solutions to users in an intelligent manner. The Xiaomi Mi Smart Steam Oven is indeed a smart addition to any kitchen. It is an electric steam oven with five steaming and cleaning modes, making it possible for the user to have an exciting cooking experience. The cooking modes are Regular Steaming, Pure Steaming, Slow Cooked, Fermented, and Dehydrated modes. These cooking modes offer a wide range of options that makes it possible to have crisply cooked or baked foods.
The steam oven can serve as a fryer without even vegetable or other cooking oils, thereby reducing cholesterol intake in our food. The smart steam oven can steam, bake, simmer the food, ferment, and dehydrate food through its temperature control mechanism and the strong thermal circulation fan. It also comes with an easily replaceable water filter cartridge and a bottom pullout 1.2-liter water tank to modulate the device’s temperature.
The Xiaomi Mi Smart Steam Oven’s five cleaning modes ensure that the oven is kept clean and hygienically safe for cooking foods. The cleaning modes include Oven Cavity, Machine Cleaning, Pipeline Cleaning, Deep Cleaning, and Scale Cleaning. These cleaning modes combine to give the smart electric steam oven a neat and safe look always. In addition, the device’s door is protected by three layers of insulated glass and low-emissivity glass within.
The exciting smart and versatile electric oven is now available for Php 14,645 ($293) from the Official Mi Store Philippines and a few other designated outlets across the country. This is a smart electric oven and so, can be operated via the Mi Home app on Android or iOS devices.
After excelling in the rugged smartphone market, Blackview introduced a new office laptop – Blackview Acebook1. The new laptop offers plenty of useful features at an exciting price of $389.99. After introducing foraying into the tablets and earphones market, the company has finally made it to the laptop market with the inception of Acebook1. The laptop offers high-end hardware at an affordable price without compromising the quality.
Blackview AceBook1 is carved with a high-strength aluminum alloy unibody to offer better durability. It houses dual Box speakers, 14-inch Full HD display, 6000 mAh battery, and weighs just 1.3kg. It is a perfect combination set up for work and study at the price of $389.99.
Durable and Stylish Aluminium Body
Blackview AceBook1 is an exceptional laptop considering its high-strength Aluminium chassis. The build is highly reliable and will absorb minor to moderate shock without any issue. Over the top, the laptop houses a sandblast finishing while featuring better antioxidation and resistance to abrasion. The Acebook1 offers a unibody design making it more durable and enables survival impacts easily.
It has undergone several tests to prove its quality and durability.
Large Battery, 16.3mm thin and 1.3kg weight
Primarily, the new laptop brings in several features. Along with the metallic body, the Blackview AceBook1 is ultra-lightweight and portable weighing just 1.3kg which is 35% lighter than average laptops. It can easily fit inside any bag without adding excessive weight.
It comes with a 6000 mAh battery which can offer up to 12 hours of backup upon a single full charge. Precisely, the user can watch 13 hours of videos, 21 hours of screen-on standby, and 13 hours of regular work. It can be your companion if you often work on the go and remain out of AC supply for hours. Blackview Acebook1 tends to offer uninterrupted entertainment and offers seamless workability even on a low battery.
Premium Speakers – Dual BOX for perfect sound
Blackview AceBook1 comes with 2 above-the-ordinary surround sound BOX speakers sides offer symmetric, loud, and crisp sound. The loud noise is quite helpful while having online meetings and classes. It also fulfills your entertainment needs while streaming movies, games, and music. The beautiful display and stunning sound make it a perfect pair to use it as an entertainment piece.
Large Touchpad
The laptop offers a 6.1-inch intuitive touchpad for efficient work and use. It is around 20% larger than the average. The bigger the touchpad, the easier it will be for the users to use it. Apart from the size, the touchpad also packs intuitive gestures like 4-finger control, etc.
Intel Gemini Lake N4120 Processor with Windows 10
Blackview AceBook1 houses a powerful and energy-efficient Intel Gemini Lake N4120 processor coupled with UHD Graphics 600. The processor carries 4 cores and 4 threads spinning at 2.60GHz burst frequency. The laptop runs on Android 10 in S mode.
Furthermore, there’s a 4GB DDR4 RAM coupled with 128GB SSD storage and 256GB expandable storage for multitasking and flawless storage.
Fewer tasks on the Windows 10 S Mode reduces consumption and improves battery backup.
Connectivity
The new Laptop ships with a DC port, 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 22.0, 1x Type-C and 1x HDMI and 1x TF card, and 1x Audio port. Moreover, there are WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity options.
Pricing and Availability
Blackview AceBook1 retails for the price of $389.99 starting from July 12 to July 24. However, the price may increase after the introductory sale.
India is seeing a rapid growth of its 5G infrastructure. A growing number of smartphone manufacturers opt for budget 5G phones in a bid to draw customers from the huge low-end and mid-level segment of the market. Xiaomi is planning to launch its first 5G mid-ranger in India on July 20.
The Redmi Note 10T will be the Chinese company’s first 5G offering in India. As we approach its July 20 launch in India, Xiaomi Central has indicated that internal sources have revealed the pricing details and device specifications of the Redmi Note 10T.
According to the source, the Redmi Note 10T 5G smartphone will be super affordable with a starting price of Rs. 14,999 (~$200). The device will emerge at launch as the fifth smartphone in the Redmi Note 10 series so far released. It offers several decent and impressive features for a smartphone so priced.
The Redmi Note 10T will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset, with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal memory. As per the leak, the smartphone will come in only the 4GB/128GB variant. It will also sport a 48MP triple rear camera setup, together with a 16MP front camera. There is a center punch-hole cut-out for the front-facing camera, while the triple rear camera setup also includes two 2MP depth and macro sensors.
The Redmi Note 10T has already launched in Russia
The Redmi Note 10T will feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a high refresh rate. The Note 10T packs sufficient battery life with its 5000mAh battery and 22.5W fast charger that comes with the device. The duration that the device can stay on a full charge is not available as well as a few other details. These details will become visible when we launch the device on July 20.
There are indications that the Redmi Note 10T 5G smartphone launch in India will be heralded by a promo offer to encourage early sales.
Xiaomi entered the Indian market in July 2014. Hence, the company is celebrating its 7th anniversary in the country by offering deals on multiple products. These offers are available on all the leading online as well as offline retailers. Let’s take a look at some of the best deals.
The Xiaomi Mi Anniversary Sale 2021 commenced on July 12 and will run till July 16. The deals are available on Mi.com, Amazon India, Flipkart, Mi Home retail stores, and other retailers.
The company has partnered with SBI Bank for additional discounts. This is probably the best offer the sale has to offer, in addition to certain bundles, which we will talk about later in this article.
SBI Bank Credit Card Offer
Xiaomi is offering a 10% instant discount for transactions via SBI Bank credit cards. The minimum transaction required for this offer is ₹6,500. Users can avail a maximum of ₹1,000 on most products.
However, on the below-listed products, the discount amount is higher.
Product
SBI Credit Card Discount
Mi 10i
₹1,500
Mi 11 Lite
₹1,500
Mi 11X
₹2,000
Mi 11X Pro
₹3,000
Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro
₹2,500
Mi 11 Ultra (Special Sale on July 15 – 12 PM)
₹5,000
Also, the offer on the above-listed smartphones is valid until September 30, unlike the maximum ₹1,000 discount as part of the Mi Anniversary Sale 2021.
Pick N’ Choose Bundles
Every night from 8 PM to midnight during the sale period, customers can bundle any two available products to get a discount on Mi.com.
For instance, customers can avail a ₹7,000 discount by bundling Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition Core i7 and Mi Power Bank 3i 20,000mAh. The discount amount will be lower if they bundle Mi 11X 8GB + 128GB and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C.
Only limited units are available every day as part of this offer. Hence, make sure to place the order as soon as the deal starts at 8 PM.
Discounted Bundles
Xiaomi is also offering multiple fixed bundles on Mi.com on the occasion of the Mi Anniversary Sale 2021.
The company has listed about 14 bundles on its official website. Out of which, 6 of them include the Mi Smart Speaker. You can check out all the bundles here.
Insurance Bundles
Xiaomi is also offering freebies and discounted as well as free extended warranties on some products.
Customers buying the Mi TV 4A series can get 1 year extended warranty at only ₹1. They can also buy the Mi Smart Speaker at only ₹1,999
Redmi Smart TV X series buyers get a free pair of Redmi Earbuds 2C. Whereas, Mi Notebook Horizon Edition (i5, i7) buyers receive a free pair of Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C and also purchase the Mi Smart Speaker at only ₹1,999.
Lastly, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P buyers get a free 1 year extended warranty and a Mi Smart Speaker.
X99 Store
As usual, Xiaomi is also running flash sales of certain products at an insanely low price. These deals go live at 4 PM every day. Here are some of the notable products that will be on sale.
Hypertension is a silent killer which affects a large number of the individuals cutting across different social strata and race. Wang Kongqiao, Vice President of Algorithm Technology at Huamiduring the conference shared a set of data that shows that as many as 245 million adults are living with hypertension in China.
The new PumpBeats blood pressure monitoring engine is said to have taken Huami 5 years to develop. The engine is capable of measuring the BP in just 30 seconds. PumpBeats can also provide 24-hour continuous blood pressure monitoring as well as data collection, fusion, and AI model establishment around high-precision optical sensors.
Apple has been able to integrate a BP monitoring feature on its smartwatch but that only functions with a medically validated, connected blood pressure monitor. With this new PumpBeats engine, Huami claims users can monitor their blood pressure anytime, anywhere directly from a smartwatch.
Huami says the accuracy of the PumpBeats blood pressure monitoring engine has been verified by Peking University First Hospital in Beijing, China. Clinical experiments show that the average absolute deviation of the engine’s systolic blood pressure is lower than 5.14mmHG, and the diastolic blood pressure is lower than 4.88mmHG, the engine is reliable and the blood pressure measurement takes only 30s.
Apart from one-off BP checks, the engine can also provide 24-hour continuous blood pressure monitoring and explore new ways to screen for occult hypertension.
Huami is expected to release a smartwatch donning the PumpBeats engine in Q4 this year.
Last year, Huami marked its entry into the earbuds space with the launch of the Amazfit ZenBuds and Amazfit PowerBuds. Today, it has announced its third model called the Amazfit PowerBuds Pro, and it packs a handful of health features as well as Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
Amazfit PowerBuds Pro Design
The Amazfit PowerBuds Pro completely ditches the design of its predecessor. Huami has adopted the stem design made popular by the AirPods and has also redesigned the case too. Both the earbuds and case have a two-tone matte finish – gray on the inside and white on the outside.
Each earbud weighs 6.7 grams and has IP55 dust and water-resistance rating making them suitable for sweaty workouts and the occasional times you are caught up in the rain. Users get four pairs of silicone earplugs of different sizes.
Amazfit PowerBuds Pro Health Features
The PowerBuds Pro is not just any ordinary pair of earbuds. Huami says it can track your speed, time, distance, calories burned, heart rate, pace, and step count when applicable while walking, running, and cycling. Just like some smartwatches, the earbuds will automatically begin tracking these metrics once it detects you have begun running.
Users will also receive real-time voice notifications about their distance, heart rate, and more with every kilometer or mile when running, walking, or cycling. You will also be able to get the info on demand by tapping the right earbud. Yes, the right earbud is the one with the PPG optical heart rate sensor.
Another cool feature of the PowerBuds Pro is its ability to detect and show in the app the sitting angle of your cervical spine. If your position hasn’t changed in a long while, you will get a rhythm to which you can move your neck to relax.
There is also a volume analysis feature that will advise you on a safe listening volume and a recommended listening time. Last is a Motion Beat Mode that automatically makes what you are listening to stronger and clearer when you are working out.
Amazfit PowerBuds Pro Audio Features
For the audio features, the addition of Active Noise Cancellation is one of the major upgrades. Huami claims noise can be reduced by up to 40dB with a combination of hybrid digital adaptive noise-reduction and passive sound insulation.
The PowerBuds Pro has four noise cancellation modes – indoor, travel, sports/workout, and an adaptive mode that automatically adjusts depending on your environment. There is also Thru Mode, Huami’s take on Transparency Mode, that allows you to hear the world around you. This comes in handy when having conversations or listening for announcements.
The earbuds have a total of six microphones (three on each) made up of two dual-beamforming digital mics and a call-pickup digital mic. An AI call noise-reduction algorithm helps reduce wind noise by up to 40dB and environmental noise by up to 35db.
The PowerBuds Pro has smart in-ear detection (automatic pause and play when you remove and put the earbuds). It supports touch controls and also works with the voice assistant on your phone. Connection is fast (simply opening the case will get them to pair with your phone) but the first setup needs you to connect via the Zepp app. Huami says that an OTA update will bring support for Google Fast Pair.
The earbuds have a battery life of up to 30 hours with the case. The earbuds will last up to 9 hours with ANC off but that drops to 5 hours 45 minutes when you turn on ANC. That number drops further to 3 hours 30 minutes for calls and with ANC turned on. The battery capacity in each earbud is 68mAh while that of the case is 510mAh. The case charges via USB-C and charging time takes 2.5 hours.
Price and Availability
The Amazfit PowerBuds Pro is priced at $149.99 and is available in one colorway called Frost White. There is no info on when it will be available.
FeiyuTech VLOGpocket 2 Gimbal which generally retails for $90 is now available at a discounted price of $84.06 only at AliExpress. This limited-stock deal ends in the next two days.
Direct control of the smartphone camera without connecting to the APP
One-Key switch: Landscape and Portrait mode
Shortcut Menu for single-hand operation
Battery Life – up to 9 hours
Charging time – 1.5 hours
Connect to APP for more interesting features
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In what can be described as typical of OnePlus, the manufacturer has been releasing bits of information about its upcoming smartphone, the OnePlus Nord 2. The latest info is about the phone’s software support.
Take a deep breath and chill, worrywarts. OnePlus Nord 2 comes pre-installed with OxygenOS 11 backed up by 2 major Android updates and 3 years of security updates.
The tweet also disclosed that the Nord 2 will receive two major Android updates which means it will receive Android 12 and Android 13. In addition to these OS upgrades, the phone will receive security updates for 3 years.
The OnePlus Nord 2 will have a 90Hz AMOLED display with a single punch-hole at the corner for the front-facing camera. It will be powered by the Dimensity 1200-AI processor, a custom version of the Dimensity 1200 that provides “AI-assisted imaging for an improved photography experience, display enhancements, and better response times for faster and smoother gaming”.
Chinese tech startup Huami Technology today held its Next Beat 2021 conference at Hefei, China. The conference is themed “The Future of Health” and indeed, the company announced several new products tailored towards promoting the health of users of its products.
Two of the products released include a new generation of smart wearable chips dubbed Huangshan 2S and a new self-developed operating system named Zepp OS. The new operating system focuses on health.
The Huangshan 2S chip is said to be the industry’s first dual-core RISC-V wearable chip. It also features an independent GPU. The processor comes with artificial intelligence and can achieve super-computing power and ultra-low power consumption. The chip can perform high-load calculations such as graphics and UI operations. Among them, the large-core system also integrates FPU and supports floating-point operations.
The processor takes over from the Huangshan 2 chip which was released around this time last year. Compared to the previous-gen model, the Huangshan 2S has an improved computing performance by 18%, while operating power consumption has been reduced by 56%. The sleep power consumption has also been reduced by 93%. Huami claims the processor can process sensor data for 24 hours and realize continuous monitoring of biological data in all weathers.
The Huangshan 2S chip integrates a 2.5D GPU which improves the graphics acceleration performance of the new chip by up to 67% compared to the previous generation. The GPU can independently and efficiently process graphics-related instructions, making the operating system run more smoothly. In addition, the convolutional neural network acceleration processing unit on the chip can quickly identify the type of disease; taking atrial fibrillation as an example, its recognition speed is 26 times faster than pure software calculations.
Huami also unveiled a new Zepp OS to provide an alternative to the Android Wear OS and others. The self-developed OS is entirely developed for smartwatches. Huami’s co-founder and the rotating president of the Global Innovation Center, Fan Meihui stated that the new OS comes with three main features – lightness, smoothness, and practicality.
Talking of lightness, the new operating system is based on the FreeRTOS microkernel open source code, which occupies a very small space compared to other general OS. The system package is only 55MB, which is about 1/28 of Apple’s watch OS and 1/10 of the Amazfit OS used by Huami Technology. From low-profile single-chip microcomputers to high-performance SoCs, the system is perfectly compatible and suitable for all types of wearable products.
Based on the lightweight underlying code and various power optimization methods, Zepp OS has further improved the battery life to ensure 24 hours continuous health data monitoring. The operating power consumption of Zepp OS is reduced by 65% compared to the previous Amazfit OS. Compared with the Amazfit Watch 2 running Amazfit OS, the battery life of the watch equipped with Zepp OS has increased by 190%.
Another major feature of Zepp OS is smoothness. The frame rate of most interfaces in the system can exceed 60fps, and the effect is smooth and delicate. In addition, the system also integrates 150 dials, including 15 cool dynamic dials.
Zepp OS also has powerful IoT connectivity and network functions. It can realize smart home control, NFC access control for cardless payment, etc. The OS also makes it easy to connect other heath equipment such as blood pressure monitors, blood glucose monitors, etc. In the future, through cooperation with GoPro, Huami smartwatch users will be able to control GoPro sports cameras to take pictures right from the watch.
At the same time, the system also supports various Internet cloud service applications, such as NetEase Cloud Music, Alexa, and Yuepaoquan.
In addition, Zepp OS supports 4G/5G connections and Wi-Fi connections. It also integrates a complete set of TCP/IP network protocols. This means that smartwatches equipped with eSIM can be directly connected to the cloud without a mobile phone, which is convenient for users.
For developers, Zepp OS is also equipped with a friendly and easy-to-use watch JS applet framework-Zeus Mini-Program Framework, which is convenient for developers to develop watch applets with a lower threshold. In the future, the same easy-to-use graphical development environment will be opened for dial design, and even individual users can easily design personalized dials.
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Samsung launched the Galaxy M02 in India in early February. Just a month later, the handset’s price was increased. Now, four months from that, the smartphone gets yet another price hike. Let’s take a look at how much the device now costs in the country.
Samsung Galaxy M02
The Samsung Galaxy M02 sold in India comes in two variants – 2GB + 32GB and 3GB + 32GB. They debuted at ₹6,999 and ₹7,499 respectively.
As mentioned earlier, the handset got its first price hike a little over a month from its announcement. The device price was increased by ₹500. Hence, it had been selling for ₹7,499 and ₹7,999 since then.
Now, once again, the Galaxy M02 receives a price hike of ₹500. As a result, the phone now retails at ₹7,999 and ₹8,499 for the 2GB + 32GB and 3GB 32GB storage configurations respectively.
Some of the highlights of the Galaxy M02 include a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen, MediaTek MT6739W SoC, 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) dual-camera setup, 5MP selfie camera, and 5,000mAh battery.
It is worth noting that Samsung is not the only company to increase the price of its smartphones as well as TVs in recent times. Almost all phone and TV brands have hiked the price of their certain products due to a shortage of supplies.
Unfortunately, it’s not clear when the situation will improve. Hopefully, it does sooner than later as it could affect the demand in India, which in return could further harm the country’s economy.
OnePlus isn’t just planning on pushing out new midrange models following the success of the Nord last year but is also striving to push out fresh updates to the original model. The tech giant has now rolled out a new update for the first-gen Nord smartphone.
The update ushers in the OS version Oxygen 11.1.4.4 and brings some improvements to the device such as improved battery life and a couple of bug fixes. The changelog for the update shows that the device comes with a reduction in power consumption in specific areas. It also fixes the issue of delayed notifications. The new update equally fixes the overheating issue in certain scenarios. In addition, the new update brings the June 2021 security patch.
Owers of the OnePlus Nord owners have started receiving the update via OTA push but to avoid bricking their smartphones, it is important that users ensure that their phone’s battery has up to 30% of battery power before commencing the update. It is also required that there is a minimum of 3GB RAM space available before starting the update.
This is the second time the Nord smartphone is receiving a new update since May. In the month of May, OnePlus provided an OTA update for the device which arrived as OxygenOS 11.1.1.3. The update brings an upgrade to the security patch and several new fixes.
Since the vanilla Nord’s launch last year, the Chinese tech giant went on to release a number of mid-range models such as the Nord N100, Nord N10. This year, the company has already unveiled the Nord CE 5G and Nord N200 5G. The Nord 2 5G is expected to join the fray later this month.
Smartphone maker vivo is said to launch a new handset called vivo Y72 5G in India on July 15. The price and launch offers of this phone leaked a few days back. Now, the latest leak of this device reveals everything about it.
vivo Y52s (t1 version) aka vivo Y72 5G
The new information about the vivo Y72 5G for India comes from Yogesh, in association with 91Mobiles. The tipster has exposed the entire spec sheet of the phone. As per him, this handset is a rebranded vivo Y52s (t1 version).
According to the leaker, the vivo Y72 5G, which is set to launch in India, will sport a 6.58-inch FHD+ Halo FullView display with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. He does not mention the type of the screen. But going by the original model, the device should have an LCD panel with a dewdrop notch.
Further, the smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It will also come with an optional 4GB virtual RAM. As for software, it will run Funtouch OS 11.x based on Android 11.
As far as optics are concerned, the handset will feature a 48MP + 2MP dual-camera setup on the rear and an 8MP selfie camera on the front. It will have features like Pose Master, Face Beauty, and Super Night Mode.
On the connectivity front, the phone will support 5G, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, USB Type-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack. But unfortunately, the device will lack a MicroSD card slot. Anyway, it will sport a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Last but not least, the vivo Y72 5G for India will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The smartphone is expected to retail for ₹22,990 in the country.
LG Innotek and Corning are jointly working on a new project. This collaboration between the brands is for the research on a new liquid lens technology, which could potentially bring benefits for the photography aspect of smartphones.
According to TheElecreport, the news arrives from patent filings that were recently spotted. Both brands have 50-50 stakes in the nine patents that are related to the liquid lens technology. The core technologies listed in these patents include a liquid lens system, how to control a camera lens (which features the liquid lens), and lens curvature varying instrument. The liquid lens has a vinyl bag shaped lens with liquid material. So, the lens is capable of going in and out of focus depending on the curvature of the liquid that can be changed with a current of voltage.
To put things simply, unlike a conventional lens, the liquid lens does not have to move to control focal length. This would enable smartphone makers to make thinner camera modules since the liquid lens changes as per the requirements and does not physically move. Furthermore, it could even bring various improvements in the camera performance of smartphones as well.
The new technology could potentially offer faster and more accurate focusing abilities, which is useful in video captures. On the other hand, the technology could also enable OEMs to develop better stabilization for cameras, which, in turn, would lead to clearer low light images as well. Unfortunately, this technology has yet to be adopted commercially by any brand as of right now, so stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.
Earlier today (13th July 2021), a new product went live for crowdfunding on the Xiaomi Youpin platform. This is a new pet dryer, which lets users safely dry their pets without any hassles.
The product is currently listed on the Youpin platform at the moment and its official specifications stated that it can offer 15 seconds of rapid heating to help dry pets. This has it reach a constant temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, it also supports the internal and external circulation of air, while also simulating natural winds to keep the pets calm with low noise levels. In other words, this product would be perfect for those that seek to avoid the hassles of drying their unruly pets.
Furthermore, the drying process neutralized static electricity from the pet’s fur, while also repairing hair scales, and forms a moisture protection layer on the fur as well. Drying from a hair dryer or towel would usually lead to that pet’s hair sticking on end, but this product avoids this and makes the hair smoother. Once you dry your pets, the in built deodorizing module turns on to promptly remove any residual odour from the process in the small cabin.
To ensure the pet feels comfortable and secure, the small pet dryer is also built with transparent materials that offer a 180 degree field of vision on either side as well as the top region. It also houses built in lighting and has a 60 liter volume that is compatible with the usual house cats and smaller breeds of dogs that weigh less than 9 kilograms. For additional safety, the product also carries a heat warning module that cuts off power if internal temperatures exceed 42 degrees Celsius. The Pet Drying Box is currently listed on Xiaomi Youpin platform for 699 Yuan (roughly 110 US Dollars).
A new rumor from China regarding an unreleased Samsung flagship smartphone has just surfaced on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website. The rumor is for the Galaxy S30 series, which will apparently still feature a punch hole display on the front.
For those unaware, the next gen selfie shooters in flagship handsets are expected to make a shift towards under display sensors, which are expected to be more common next year. Although, it seems like the South Korean tech giant will refrain from making this shift for a while longer. The news arrives from @数码闲聊站 who believes that the company will still ship the Galaxy S30 lineup with punch hole cameras on the front due to the maturity of the technology.
The tipster added that the Galaxy Z Fold3 will be the first from the brand to feature an under display camera. However, the next gen flagship Galaxy S30 series will still feature a punch hole shooter on the front owing to the company’s maturity with this particular camera technology in its smartphones. In other words, the company might be going for the older but more reliable technology while it perfects the newer one’s implementation.
Reportedly, the punch hole shooter on the Galaxy S30 series will be housed in the top center region of the display, while its primary rear image sensor will still sport 100 megapixel camera. While some rumors had pointed at a 200 megapixel sensor on the Galaxy S30 Ultra, other reports claim that the company will offer a more refined 100 megapixel image for the upcoming flagship series. Keep in mind, this is still an unconfirmed report and it is still too early to talk about the Galaxy S30 lineup, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.
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