Official: Honor Magic 3 series flagship will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus

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Jun 28, 2021

Qualcomm has announced a new chipset – the Snapdragon 888 Plus. The chipset will appear in phones launching in the second half of the year, and among the confirmed devices it will power is the Honor Magic 3 series flagship.

The info was confirmed in Qualcomm’s press release along with a statement from an Honor company executive. According to Fang Fei, the president of product line, Honor Device Co., Ltd “…The game-changing advancements we see in the new Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform make it a perfect fit for HONOR’s upcoming Magic3 series flagship.”

Prior to the launch of the Snapdragon 888 Plus, there were reports that Honor will launch the Magic 3 in August and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Pro. The Snapdragon 888 Plus was originally referred to as the Snapdragon 888 Pro.

Honor plans to announce two Magic phones this year. It has been reported that one will be a foldable device and it is expected to launch as the Honor Magic Fold.

Qualcomm’s press statement also kills the rumor that the chipset will be exclusive to Honor as it confirms that other manufacturers will also announce phones powered by the chipset. ASUS’s general manager of smartphone business, Bryan Chang, has confirmed that the Snapdragon 888 Plus will appear in a ROG phone. Vivo and Xiaomi have also confirmed that they will announce phones powered by the new processor. We also expect other brands not stated above to have a Snapdragon 888 Plus phone in the pipeline.

At the moment, we do not know which phone will launch first but we will update you once we have more details.

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Xiaomi launches the BEEBEST A308 Ultra-thin Walkie-Talkie for ¥349 (~$54)

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Jun 28, 2021

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company BEEBEST is known for its array of walkie-talkies including the spectacular smart walkie-talkie that adopts a feature phone design launched in 2019. The Chinese brand has now launched the BEEBEST A308 Walkie-Talkie. The product is presently on sale for 349 yuan (~$54).

The BEEBEST A308 Walkie-Talkie adopts an ultra-thin and lightweight design which sets it apart from other traditional walkie-talkies. It weighs just 137g and has a 16mm thickness. The body is also designed to give the user a good grip.

Although the body is thin, the A308 has stronger penetrating power and can cover longer distances. The device can be used within an ambient temperature of -20℃ to 50℃ which makes it compatible for use under different environmental conditions. The two-way radio also comes with an IP54 waterproof and dustproof rating meaning it can be submerged in water of up to 1.8m depth. The BEEBEST A308 uses the latest aluminum alloy heat dissipation technology, giving it a strong penetrating power. The operating distance can extend as far as within a 5 kilometers radius and as far as a 30-story office building. In an open environment, the walkie-talkie’s reception can extend up to 10 kilometers calls, and in a moving car, the reception range is 3 kilometers.

At the same time, it is equipped with a 2190mAh large-capacity battery, which can be used continuously for 13 hours. The battery can also provide up to 100 hours of standby time. The device also comes with a new air copy frequency function which allows the user to copy 100 channel frequencies to multiple walkie-talkies in the nearby receiving state at the same time, without needing to pair with devices individually, thus saving time.

Angry Birds 2 now available on Huawei AppGallery, with special offers

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Sean

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Jun 28, 2021

Angry Birds, one of the most popular mobile games of all time, has just been made available in the AppGallery. The game even arrives with special challenges and offers for Huawei users.

Notably, this marks the first mobile game made by the Rovio studio being available on the Chinese tech giant’s proprietary application ecosystem. Although, the Angry Birds movie which is based on the game is currently available on Huawei Video. Furthermore, apart from just playing the game, Huawei users are also able to customize their smartphones using Themes from the company to display dedicated Angry Birds 2 branding.

Meanwhile, customers of the brand’s smartwatches and bands will also be able to download watch faces for Angry Birds 2. The company is also supporting the launch of the game by helping users experience and interact with the Angry Birds brand outside of the app store in unique ways. It is even making special offers available for players in Europe that are able to claim 50 percent cash back on the first in game purchase and 20 percent on the other transactions overall.

Miikka Lindgren, VP of Business Development at Rovio, “We are very excited that Angry Birds 2 will now be available to millions more gamers around the world through our partnership with AppGallery. Rovio’s mission is to create joy, and we are always happy when our games and the joy we create reach new audiences. I hope lots of new players get into some serious pig popping fun with our Angry Birds and their porky enemies, using all the fantastic gameplay options that we are putting at their disposal.”

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip3 display size tipped

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 28, 2021

The Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 are the next biggest launches from Samsung. These smartphones are expected to go official at a Galaxy Unpacked event on August 3. Ahead of that, we have been learning more about them every other day. The latest leak regarding these phones reveals the size of their displays.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Render Leak — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | Source: Evan Blass

According to a report by ETNews (via @FrontTron), the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 will feature the following sized screens.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Display Size

Cover Screen: 6.23-inch
Main Screen: 7.55-inch

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Display Size

Cover Screen: 1.9-inch
Main Screen: 6.7-inch

As per @FrontTron, the displays of these foldables may have the following aspect ratios.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Display Aspect Ratio

Cover Screen: 5:4
Main Screen: 4:3:2

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Display Aspect Ratio

Cover Screen: N/A
Main Screen: 25:9

According to previous reports, the Galaxy Z Fold3 will support a special S Pen stylus called ‘Fold Edition’. It will also come with an under-display camera. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip3 will feature a dual-tone finish.

These devices are reported to cost less than their predecessors. Last but not least, their production is said to have begun ahead of early August announcement. They are expected to start shipping to customers later that month itself.

Apple might soon offer iPads in larger display sizes: Report

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Sean

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Jun 28, 2021

A new report has revealed that Apple might be planning on further exploring with its iPads lineup of tablets. Currently, the 12.9 inch iPad Pro variant is the largest iPad available at the moment, but this could soon change as the company might be looking to release future iPads with larger screens.

According to a 9To5Mac report, Mark Gurman recently stated that new iPad screen size might be arriving in the near future. The known Apple analyst stated that the iPhone maker is still exploring with its iPads. The Cupertino based giant is rumored to be developing a redesigned iPad chasis with a rear glass cover for 2022, which is expected to ship in the existing 11 inch and 12.9 inch display sizes.

Furthermore, Gurman also speculated that the larger screens might even further make it harder to differentiate the company’s tablets and laptops. In other words, with the productivity based capabilities of the iPad rising, Apple might launch larger screen variants to further supplement the tablets multitasking and productive functionalities that could rival MacBooks. As of right now, the 16 inch MacBook model is the largest laptop offering from the company.

Interestingly, the inclusion of a glass back cover on upcoming iPad models would also imply the arrival of wireless charging for the first time. This could also have the iPad also support reverse wireless charging as well. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take this news with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G arrives with a higher clock speed and better AI performance

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 28, 2021

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off the Snapdragon 888 Plus processor. The new chipset was announced today at Mobile World Congress (MWC 2021) and is the manufacturer’s most powerful mobile platform yet.

The Snapdragon 888 Plus arrives as an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 888 announced about seven months ago, and which has powered flagships launched in the first half of the year. The new chipset is expected to power the flagships scheduled for H2 2021.

Qualcomm says the new 5nm chipset boasts improvements in processing and AI when compared to its predecessor.

Snapdragon 888 Plus specifications

The prime core of the Kryo 680 CPU is now clocked at 3GHz (the exact speed measured is actually 2.995GHz). That is a boost when compared to the 2.84GHz prime core clock speed of the Snapdragon 888.

The Hexagon 780 AI Engine has also received a 20% improvement in performance. The chip now delivers up to 32TOPS, an upgrade from the 26 TOPS of its predecessor.

These are the two key differences between the new chipset and the Snapdragon 888.

Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Key Specs

Kryo 680 CPU – up to 3.0GHz with Arm Cortex-X1 technology
Hexagon 780
Adreno 660 GPU
Spectra 580 ISP
Snapdragon X60 5G Modem (Downlink up to 7.5Gbps)
FastConnect 6900
Bluetooth 5.2
Quick Charge 5

Qualcomm says we will see the Snapdragon 888 Plus in phones launching in the second half of the year. It has confirmed that some of these phones will be launched by ASUS’ ROG brand, Honor, Motorola, Vivo, and Xiaomi.

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Deal: Get Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light for $48 (Retail Price $76)

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Jun 28, 2021

Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light which generally retails for $76 is now available for a heavily discounted price of $47.87 only at AliExpress.

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Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light at $47.87 (after discount)@AliExpress

Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light

Key Features:

Emitters: 8 x Samsung LH351D
Luminous Flux: ca. 600 lm
4 different modes: Smooth Ramping, Stepped Ramping, Muggle, and Electronic Lockout
Lighting: sunset, beacon, tactical strobe, party strobe, bike flasher, candlelight, & lightning storm
Battery: Four button-top 18650 batteries (Included with this kit)
Charging: Integrated DC/DC buck charger via USB-C Driver:
Body: Aluminum with HA III anodizing
Switch: Electronic side switch

Generally, you can buy Sofirn BLF LT1 Camping Light for $76. But as a limited-time offer, AliExpress is giving out this camping light at a massively discounted price of $47.87 only. Please note that this deal is applicable on the Black and Orange color variant ordered from China and Poland warehouse only. The product comes without batteries. However, there is an option of buying the lamp with batteries. So make sure to check out the appropriate bundle before placing the order.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 renders reveal entire design and four colors

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 28, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are in the news for quite a while now. We even know how it will look, thanks to the product’s live images. Now, we get an even clear picture of the earphone’s design via leaked official press renders.

A couple of days back, 91Mobiles shared the press renders of the upcoming Galaxy Watch4. On the same day, the publication also published the press renders of the Galaxy Buds2.

According to these images, the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Buds2 will arrive in four colors, namely black, white, purple, and green. This goes in line with a report from early May, which also revealed the model number of the truly wireless earphones – SM-R177.

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As far as design is concerned, the buds and the charging case will be identical to those of the Galaxy Buds Pro. Thus, the charging case will be squircle in shape instead of oval. Also, it will have a dual-tone finish.

Unfortunately, the 91Mobiles story does not reveal the features as well as the launch date of this accessory. The earbuds could go official later today at MWC 2021 or at the rumored Galaxy Unpacked event for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 on August 3.

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As per previous reports, the Galaxy Buds2 will lack ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). The buds will be backed by a 120mAh battery, whereas the charging case will feature a 500mAh battery. Last but not least, this pair of TWS is codenamed ‘berry’.

What are your thoughts on the Galaxy Bud2? How much do you think Samsung will sell them for? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Huawei should learn from the US to grow in the global market: Founder

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Jun 28, 2021

Ren Zhengfei, the founder of Huawei Technologies, has told the company’s employees to learn from the United States. The official said in a newly published speech that the firm has to remain open and learn to continue to grow in the international markets.

According to a SCMP report, the senior executive of the Chinese tech giant made the statement despite the US having applied pressure through various sanctions on the company. Ren Zhengfei made this statement in a company forum back in May 2021. This speech was published the brand’s internal online forum earlier this week. During this forum, the founder also answered questions from employee representatives.

This includes questions regarding the company’s continues to face under US sanctions that have cut Huawei off from key technologies. In a response to a question if the brand should focus more on the China market due to US sanctions, Ren stated that “Is China a part of the world? Yes. Therefore, our insistence on globalization also includes the domestic market. We cannot be closed. We must stay open.”

The official added that the firm still needs to learn from the US since the country is flexible as well as stronger in both science and technology. Ren further added that “Just because the US is trying to suppress us does not mean we do not recognize it as a teacher. This will lead to isolation.” In other words, Huawei still aims on expanding its presence in the global market.

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Nvidia receives support from MediaTek and other chip giants over its Arm deal

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Sean

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Jun 28, 2021

Nvidia has recently received support from three of the world’s largest chip makers that have expressed support for its deal to take over Arm. This deal was valued around 40 billion US Dollars and has also been under scrutiny.

According to a SCMP report, the known graphics card maker has gotten a boost from MediaTek, Marvell Technology, and Broadcom Corp as well. These firms are also the first customers of the UK Based Arm to publicly support Nvidia’s takeover of the chip designer. For those unaware, the deal has come under fire recently over national security grounds as well as competition within the industry.

Furthermore, the news arrives as the UK Competition and Markets Authority has been gearing up to deliver a review that could oppose this acquisition deal. Previously, other tech giants like Qualcomm and Microsoft along with Google had also expressed their concerns with this takeover, stating that the company might raise prices for its rivals in the market. Arm is a major chip designer with its tech being sold to more than 500 companies across the globe. At the moment, the company is being sold by Japan’s SoftBank Group.

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Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro starts receiving MIUI 12.5 update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 28, 2021

Xiaomi launched the Mi 11X series consisting of Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro in India in late April. The vanilla model was updated to MIUI 12.5 a month after the device’s announcement. Now, the Pro model has also started receiving the said update.

Xiaomi Mi 11i Celestial Silver Featured — Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro (aka Mi 11i and Redmi K40 Pro+)

The Mi11X Pro sold in India is originally called Redmi K40 Pro+ in China. This smartphone is also known as Mi 11i in other markets. The original model got the MIUI 12.5 update at the end of April. Hence, the international variants were expected to receive the update in the coming weeks.

Two months later, the much-awaited MIUI 12.5 update is finally here for the Mi 11X Pro. The latest system update for the handset arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RKKINXM.

The software build is currently in the Stable Beta phase. In other words, this update is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it is only available for a select few users. Anyway, it should reach all the users in the coming days.

For those unaware, MIUI 12.5 is a minor upgrade for devices already running MIUI 12. It will be followed by MIUI 13 very soon. The Mi 11X series will be eligible for the next major release of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system and Android 12 as the phones are mere months old.

Super Deal: Buy Realme GT 5G Global Version for $460 (Original Price $550)

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Jun 28, 2021

Realme is giving out an amazing deal on the GT 5G Global Version. The smartphone which generally retails for $550 is now available at a discounted price of $459.64 only at AliExpress.

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Realme GT 5G Global Version at $459.64 @AliExpress

Realme GT 5G deal

The 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 888 Octa-core processor and a triple rear camera setup of 64MP + 8MP + 2MP. The smartphone features a 16MP selfie camera. The impressive and creative design on Realme GT is complimented with a dedicated GT mode which leapfrogs your gaming performance with enhanced images, 4D-in-game vibrations, dynamic sound effects, etc.

Realme GT 5G

Fueled by a 4500mAh large battery, the smartphone supports 65W super dart charging that can charge your phone from scratch to 100% in just 35 minutes. The phone comes in two memory variants viz: 8GB-128GB and 12GB -256GB.

Realme GT 5G rear-

You can now buy Realme GT 5G Global Version, from AliExpress at a discounted price of $459.64 only. Please note that this price is applicable only on the 8GB + 128GB, Yellow, Silver, and Blue color variant shipped from the China warehouse. This super deal is a limited-time offer from the Official Realme Store and comes with free shipping. So place your order asap.

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro to sport ultra wide camera with autofocus: Kuo

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Sean

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Jun 28, 2021

Ming-Chi Kuo a known analyst has just revealed a few interesting details regarding the upcoming Apple iPhone 13 series smartphone and future iPhones. He believes that the iPhone 13 Pro variant will sport an ultra wide angle lens that supports autofocus.

According to a 9To5Mac report, the analyst believes that this year’s iPhone 13 Pro’s ultra wide angle sensor will also arrive with autofocus. This is a change from the previous generation’s fixed focus, which doesn’t let users change focus to a particular object. In other words, the addition of an autofocus on the ultra wide angle lens would enable users to have more options when taking stills or videos.

Furthermore, the analyst also added that the ultra wide angle camera on the iPhone 13 Pro will also have six elements instead of just five. This would likely translate to the smartphone being capable of capturing better pictures or video recordings. Notably, Kuo claimed that while only the Pro model from this year will received the benefits of the autofocus on the ultra wide angle sensor, future iPhones starting from the next year will also receive this upgrade.

Meaning, the Cupertino based giant will bring the feature to all iPhone models in 2022. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report as of right now, so take this news with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Vivo S10 case renders and V21 Pro launch time leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 28, 2021

A recent report claimed that Vivo is planning to launch the Vivo S10 selfie-focused phone will debut in July and devices like the Vivo X70 series, iQOO 9, and Vivo Watch 2 may break cover in the months in China. The case renders of the Vivo S10 have surfaced online. At the same time, a new report has appeared today to reveal the launch timeline of the V21 Pro for India.

Vivo S10 case renders

The Vivo S10 case renders (via) show it may sport a rectangle-shaped camera module featuring an LED flash between the top sensor and the other camera sensors. As it can be seen, the cameras are arranged in an L-shaped pattern. The right edge of the device seems to be flanked by a volume rocker and a power key.

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The bottom edge of the device seems to be equipped with a USB-C port and a speaker grille, whereas the top edge seems to feature a microphone. It does not seem to feature a 3.5mm audio jack like the predecessor Vivo S9.

It appears that the front design of the Vivo S10 may remain identical to the Vivo S9, which featured a larger notch that housed a dual selfie camera system. At present, there is no information available on the specs of the S10.

Vivo V21 Pro launch timeline for India

In April, Vivo announced the Vivo V21 5G in India, and last week, it unveiled the Vivo V21e 5G. Fresh information shared by 91mobiles reveals that the Vivo V21 Pro may launch by July end in India. It is also speculated that the Vivo X70 may debut in the country when IPL 2021 cricket tournament resumes in the country in September.

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Xiaomi Mi TV 6 Extreme Edition and Mi TV ES launched in China

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Sean

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Jun 28, 2021

Earlier today (28th June 2021), Xiaomi held a launch conference in which it launched its latest smart TVs in China. This includes the Mi TV 6 Extreme Edition and the new Mi TV ES 2022, with the former being the company’s take on rivaling high end TVs with a price under 10,000 Yuan (roughly 1,550 US Dollars).

Mi TV 6 Extreme Edition

Pan Jun, the general manager of Xiaomi TV, stated in the conference that the company is confident in its hardware offering with the new TVs. He added that the Chinese tech giant has hardware level algorithm along with all round optimization to offer high picture quality. The brand first unveiled the Mi TV 6 Extreme Edition, which features a thin and light design. It sports a 3D LUT film industrial grade color correction technology and houses an enhanced version of the MediaTek MT9950 chipset.

The display has a 120Hz high refresh rate and even offers 120Hz MEMC as well. One of its highlighting features is its speakers, with the new smart TV being the company’s first to offer 100 watt audio system. Furthermore, the Mi TV 6 Extreme Edition also supports IMAX Enhanced and is also optimized to be used as a large gaming display as well. On the front, it also houses a 48 megapixel dual AI camera that enables the users to make video calls, while the display of the TV is surrounded by ultra thin bezels.

The Mi TV Extreme Edition sports over 100 backlight partitions on the 55 inch model, 224 partitions for the 65 inch, and 255 partitions for the 75 inch variant’s LCD panel, which enables it to offer improved brightness, contrast, and picture quality. Its display sports a 4K resolution with a 97 percent DCI-P3 color gamut and 178 degree wide viewing angle. Similarly, it also supports dual band WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 as well. Notably, the TV also arrives with Dolby Vision HDR certification. For memory, the TV houses 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Mi TV ES 2022

Arriving at the Mi TV ES 2022, Xiaomi also launched another new TV, which features a multi zone backlight system (32, 45, and 60 partitions for the 55 inch, 65 inch, and 75 inch variants respectively) as well. This TV sports the MediaTek MT9638 chip under the hood and offers a maximum brightness of 700 nits. The Mi TV ES 2022 houses a two channel 12.5W four unit speaker system that supports stereo playback as well.

It has a 97 percent screen to body ratio and also arrives with built in XiaoAI voice assistant. Similar to the Mi TV 6 Extreme Edition, the ES 2022 also offers 4K resolution along with a 94 percent color DCI-P3 gamut. Under the hood, it houses 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Its also supports WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0.

Pricing and Availability

The Mi TV 6 Extreme Edition starts from 5,999 Yuan (roughly 930 US Dollars) for its 55 inch display variant, on the other hand the 65 inch variant costs 7,999 Yuan (roughly 1,240 US Dollars), while the 75 inch version sports 9,999 Yuan. Meanwhile, the Mi TV ES 2022 will also be available in three different sizes, with the 55 inch being priced at 3,399 Yuan (roughly 526 US Dollars), while the 65 inch variant is priced at 4,399 Yuan (roughly 680 US Dollars), and 75 inch is priced at 5,999 Yuan (roughly 930 US Dollars). Both smart TVs will officially be released on 9th July 2021.

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G spotted with Dimensity 1200 at benchmarking site

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 28, 2021

Rumors have it that OnePlus will be launching the OnePlus Nord 2 5G in July. It will be the arrival as the successor to the OnePlus Nord, which went official in the same month last year. A couple of reports have claimed that the Nord 2 will be featuring the Dimensity 1200v chipset, which is the most powerful MediaTek mobile chip at present. The handset has now appeared with the same D1200 SoC at AI Benchmarks.

The AI Benchmarks listing reveals that the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is equipped with the Dimensity 1200 chip, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. To recollect, its predecessor featured the Snapdragon 765G chipset.

So yes, OnePlus Nord 2 will indeed run on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor. Have spotted the 8GB RAM variant of the device on the AI Benchmarking platform.
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— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) June 28, 2021

OnePlus Nord 2 5G specifications (Rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The Dimensity 1200 chipset SoC drives the Nord 2 5G along with a 4,500mAh battery. For selfies, it may feature a 32-megapixel front camera, and its rear camera array may comprise of a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel camera.

A recent report claimed that the OnePlus Nord 2 5G will be similar to the upcoming Realme GT 5G Master Edition phone for China. The Realme phone is likely to feature a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 870 chip, and 50-megapixel + 16-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel triple camera system. The rest of the specs could be identical for both phones.

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TECNO Spark Go 2021 budget smartphone to launch on July 1 in India

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Jeet

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Jun 28, 2021

TECNO Mobile has confirmed that the brand’s new budget smartphone in the Spark series, dubbed Spark Go 2021, will be officially launched in the Indian market on July 1st. The teaser confirms that the phone will be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon.

As the name indicates, the phone will be launched as a successor to the TECNO Spark Go 2020 launched in September last year. It has also been confirmed that the smartphone will feature a 6.52-inch display with HD+ screen resolution.

Underneath, the device is expected to come with a better processor compared to the MediaTek Helio A20 quad-core chipset found in its predecessor. The phone is likely to offer 2/3GB RAM and 32/64GB of internal storage, but this is just speculation at this point.

In the camera department, there will be a dual-camera setup on the phone which will include a 13-megapixel primary sensor and an unknown secondary sensor with support for Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered image processing.

On the front side, the device will feature an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling with support for LED flash and AI features. It also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security.

In the software department, the phone will likely run Android 11 Go Edition out-of-the-box with the HiOS 7.6 custom user interface on top and will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery, the same as its predecessor.

The TECNO Spark Go 2021 will come in three color options in India — Black, Blue, and Orange. As noted, it will be sold on Amazon.in after it gets officially launched in the Indian market on 1st July.

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Huawei to build new HiSilicon chip factory in Wuhan to offset US sanctions: Report

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Sean

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Jun 28, 2021

A new report has revealed that Huawei is increasing its efforts to become more self sufficient. While the US sanctions had cut off its chip supply from TSMC in the past, the company is now apparently seeking to set up its first chip production factory in China to offset the sanctions.

According to a DigiTimes report (Via AsiaTimes), the Chinese tech giant is planning on building its first wafer fabrication manufacturing company in Wuhan, Hubei Province. This new ‘HiSilicon Factory’ is expected to begin the production in stages from next year. Furthermore, the report claimed that the factory will be used to produce optical communication chips and modules to gain self sufficiency and to manufacture microcircuit designs as well.

For those unaware, HiSilicon is Huawei’s chip designing subsidiary and is a fabless chip maker. In other words, while it has the capability to design advanced chips it used to contract TSMC for chip production. As per sources close to the matter, Huawei is set to invest 1.9 billion Yuan (roughly 278 billion US Dollars) in the Wuhan HiSilicon chip factory project, which will have it develop its own chipsets for smartphones and other IoT (internet of things) devices as well.

With the various US sanctions that have crippled its operations, Huawei and even China has been placing an emphasis on accelerating the development of domestic fabrication plants to localize the supply chain for its local tech firms. This would even have it reduce its reliance on foreign chipmakers as well. Although, keep in mind that this is just an unconfirmed report at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro X launch date set for June 30

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 28, 2021

Xiaomi has confirmed to unveil a new laptop in China by the end of June. This product is called Mi Notebook Pro X. As of now, the company has revealed the processor as well as GPU of the computer along with its design.

According to the official Mi Notebook Weibo account, Xiaomi will launch the Mi Notebook Pro X on June 30 in China. The company has posted three teasers so far.

The first teaser is a short video that showcases the laptop’s design. Unlike the previous Mi Notebooks, the upcoming model will have curved noticeable sides. Further, its full-size keyboard will feature a speaker grille on either side and will lack a Numpad. Lastly, it will have a subtle ‘Xiaomi’ branding on its lid.

On the other hand, the second and third teasers confirm the laptop to come with 11th Generation Intel H35 series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU respectively. Interestingly, Xiaomi claims these chipsets to offer 45W performance when they are actually capable of delivering 35W only.

That said, we expect to learn more about the forthcoming Mi Notebook Pro X from new teasers ahead of its official announcement this Wednesday. Until then, do let us know how much do you think Xiaomi will charge customers for this laptop.

OPPO Reno6 5G global launch nears, unveiling date for Indonesia confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 28, 2021

Last month, OPPO announced the Reno 6 series of smartphones such as Reno6 5G, Reno6 Pro 5G, and Reno6 Pro+ 5G in China. There have been reports that it will be launching soon in July in India. It is likely that Indonesia could be the first global market to receive the Reno6 5G handset as its microsite has gone live on OPPO Indonesia’s website. The listing reveals that the Reno6 5G will be launching on July 15 in the country.

The landing page of the Reno6 5G on OPPO Indonesia’s website has only confirmed its design. It shows that the Reno6 will be sporting a flat AMOLED display and its rear has a quad-camera system. The bottom edge of the device features a speaker grille, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The left side of the global Reno6 5G features volume buttons and its right edge is flanked by a power key. It carries support for NFC connectivity. Its rear shell is slightly curved towards the edges, and it features a camera module at the top-left corner. The handset will be available in two colors such as black and blue.

The global Reno6 5G appears to be different from the China Reno6 5G in terms of design. The Chinese variant has a curved edge display, a flat rear panel, differently designed rear camera setup, and it lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. There is a possibility that there could be some difference in the specs of the global and Chinese Reno6 5G.

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