Xiaomi Mi TV 6 series to feature Wi-Fi 6 support, FreeSync Premium game display certification

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Jun 23, 2021

Lenovo has announced two new Chromebooks ahead of Mobile World Congress next week. The new IdeaPad 5i and IdeaPad Flex 5i are powered by Intel’s 11th Gen Tiger Lake processors.

IdeaPad 5i

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i is a 14-inch Chromebook with a FHD display and optional touchscreen. Depending on the configuration, the Chromebook comes with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, Intel Core i3-1115G4, or Pentium 7505 processor. It has 4GB or 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of SSD storage.

For connectivity, there are two USB 3.1 Type-C ports, one USB 3.1 Type-A port, a MicroSD card slot, and a microphone/headphone combo jack. The device also has Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6.

Lenovo is offering the IdeaPad 5i in Sand and Storm Grey, and both models have a light bar below the trackpad. This light bar will switch between colors to show the amount of battery life remaining.

The IdeaPad 5i will be available next month with a starting price of $439.99

IdeaPad Flex 5i

If you want a 2-in-1, then the IdeaPad Flex 5i is for you. It has a 13.3-inch touch display with an option for an OLED panel. The same processor options as the IdeaPad 5i are available for it alongside a Celeron 6305 model. There is also 4GB or 8GB of RAM while storage is 32GB or 64GB eMMC or 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of SSD.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i also has the same connectivity parts as the IdeaPad 5i. It will be available in Abyss Blue and Iron Grey with a starting price of $439.99 too.

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Aqara introduces its maiden Smart Wall Switch in the European Market

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Jun 23, 2021

A smart home product provider, Aqara debuted its first Smart Wall Switch H1 EU for Europe. The smart switch is a regular light switch, that provides the user with new ways to control your home lighting and switch-wired devices. In short, they are a direct replacement for the traditional built-in switches at your house. Aqara Small Wall Switch supports both the round European wall boxes and 86mm square wall boxes.

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The Wall Switch H1 EU series is available in Single and Double Rocker design along with the support for Neutral and No Neutral.

The company introduced the latest Wireless Remote Switch H1 (Double Rocker) with the Wall Switch H1 EU. Both the newly launched products support the Zigbee 3.0 protocol that enhances stability, compatibility, responsiveness, and energy efficiency.

Talking about the award-winning design, it features a metal frame that makes it more rigid and durable. Interestingly, the combination of the smart devices can be used in a 2-way setup. This means the user can control the connected device from two different places via commands or local automation. It can be later plugged in sync with virtual assistants so that the users can use it via voice commands.

The Wall Switch H1 EU is fully compatible with major voice assistants like Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, and more. Furthermore, it provides extra features such as power monitoring and overload protection. Also, it comes with an LED indicator that enables the user to take control of the smart devices connected with the Aqara Home app.

Additionally, the Neutral version brings some additional features of power monitoring and overload protection. The Smart Switch also carries these new features:

Convert to Wireless Switch Function
Overheat Protection
LED Indicator Behaviour Setting

The Wireless Switch H1 features a 5-year battery life which is the longest among all Aqara battery-powered devices. The device reduces the response time down to 50 milliseconds and it is able to recognize 7 different configurable actions.

After Europe, the Wall Switch H1 EU and the Wireless Switch H1 are expected to expand in more European and Asian countries soon. To get more information about the Aqara Wall Switch H1 EU and Wireless Switch H1 head over to the official website.

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realme 5 Pro, narzo 30 Pro 5G, narzo 30A Android 11 beta registrations go live

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Jun 23, 2021

Just a couple of years back, realme smartphones used to run ColorOS. After becoming an independent brand, the company started using realme UI, which is nothing but a fork of ColorOS. The second iteration of this mobile software called realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 was announced in September 2020. Since then, the firm has been rolling out beta as well as stable builds to eligible devices. The latest handsets to get beta builds are realme 5 Pro, realme narzo 30 Pro 5G, and realme 30A.

At the end of March, realme shared an updated realme UI 2.0 update rollout plan. According to it, the realme narzo 30 Pro 5G and the realme 30A are scheduled to receive beta builds in Q3. However, the brand has started recruiting beta testers beforehand. Whereas, the beta registrations for the realme 5 Pro goes live on time.

In order to enroll in the realme UI 2.0 Early Access program, users should be on the following firmware versions.

realme 5 Pro – RMX1971EX_11_C.14
realme narzo 30 Pro 5G – RMX2111PU_11.A.35 / RMX2111PU_11.A.37
realme narzo 30A – RMX3171_11.A.17

To register, users will have to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and follow on-screen instructions. Applicants who get selected will get The Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) beta build via OTA.

The stable update should arrive in the future. But we can’t tell how soon. Because realme has managed to deliver stable builds only for a few devices.

The Nokia G20 lands in the US for $199, available next week

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Jun 23, 2021

HMD Global has brought the Nokia G20 to the U.S. following its launch in Europe back in April. The G20’s arrival comes almost a month after its more affordable sibling, the Nokia G10, was announced in the country.

The Nokia G20 will be available for purchase in the U.S. starting next week for $199.99 unlocked. That price gets you the variant with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The phone also has a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen with a waterdrop notch that is home to an 8MP camera. There is a MediaTek Helio G35 processor under the hood and it draws juice from a 5050mAh battery. It is advertised as lasting for up to 3 days but that depends on your usage. While fast charging is common among budget phones, unfortunately, HMD Global ships the Nokia G20 with support for just 10W charging. If you are going to charge this device, we’ll recommend doing so overnight.

Users get four cameras on the back of the phone – a 48MP main sensor, a 5MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. There is a fingerprint scanner on the right side doubling as the power button while the left is home to a dedicated Google Assistant button. There is also an audio jack and a USB-C port at the top and bottom respectively.

The Nokia G20 has dual SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, and dual-band Wi-F. It ships with Android 11 out of the box and will get 2 years of Android software upgrades and three years of monthly security updates.

Interested buyers can grab the phone on the Nokia online shop starting June 28 for $199.99.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, Mi 9 Pro 5G MIUI 12.5 update arrives with Android 11

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Jun 23, 2021

Xiaomi is updating its system apps for MIUI 13. On the other hand, the company is still rolling out MIUI 12.5 update to eligible devices worldwide. The Mi 9T Pro and the Mi 9 Pro 5G are the latest smartphones to bag this update.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Featured A — Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

At the end of May, the Redmi K20 Pro got the MIUI 12.5 update in China. Almost a month later, the update is now live for the international version of this handset – Mi 9T Pro.

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro MIUI 12.5 update is currently only available for the ‘Global’ variant with build number V12.5.1.0.RFKMIXM. Apart from bringing new MIUI changes, the latest system update also brings Android 11.

The MIUI 12.5 update is also being rolled out to Mi 9 Pro 5G. For those unaware, this device is Xiaomi’s first 5G smartphone for the Chinese market. However, the company’s first 5G smartphone is Mi MIX 3 5G. Anyway, the new update arrives with Android 11 bearing the build number V12.5.1.0.RFXCNXM.

Booth the above-mentioned software builds are in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. In other words, they are being seeded out in batches for a select few users. However, they should reach every unit in the coming days. Additionally, other regional variants of the Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro should also get the update.

Renders give us an early look at the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 4

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Jun 23, 2021

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch Active 4 soon, and when they arrive, they will be running the revamped Wear OS borne from the fusion of Wear OS and Samsung’s Tizen OS. Ahead of the launch, renders of the Active model have surfaced, giving us an early look.

The Galaxy Watch Active 4 has a refreshed design as seen in the renders courtesy of OnLeaks and GizNext. The frame is wider and flatter and it appears the straps, which now flush with the lugs, are wider too.

The watch retains the two-button design of its predecessor, the Galaxy Watch Active 2, but the back and home buttons are now the same size and shape. The source says the frame will be made of aluminum and the watch will be available in 40mm and 44mm versions. Of course, the difference in sizes also means that apart from different screen sizes, they will also have different battery capacities. Also, while it wasn’t stated, there should be an LTE version whose frame should be made from a different material, most likely stainless steel.

Samsung will launch the Galaxy Watch Active 4 in four color variants as seen above. Alongside black, there will also be green, silver, and gold. However, the shades may be different from what the renders portray.

The Galaxy Watch Active 4 will have a 5nm processor onboard powering it. We are not sure if the RAM and storage capacity will get a bump. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 launched with 1.5GB of RAM and 4GB of onboard storage.

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch Active 4 later this month at Mobile World Congress 2021. The Korean giant will not be attending in person but its virtual event is scheduled for June 28.

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Infinix ZERO X will be accompanied by ZERO X Pro and ZERO X Neo

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Jun 23, 2021

Infinix is one of the three Transsion Holdings brands other than TECNO and itel. All three are known for budget smartphones. But to everyone’s surprise, Infinix has confirmed to release its first-ever proper flagship smartphone with high-end specs. As per new information, this device will be accompanied by two more phones.

Infinix's mysterious phone — Infinix ZERO X

So far, we only know about the existence of Infinix ZERO X. The highlights of this handset include 160W fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging, and 108MP primary camera. Apparently, this device will be joined by two more models.

According to PassionateGeekz (via DealNTech), the Infinix ZERO X series will consist of the following phones.

Infinix ZERO X (X6811B)
Infinix ZERO X Pro (X6811)
Infinix ZERO X Neo / Infinix ZERO M (X6810)

As you can see from the list, the Infinix X Neo will be also known as Infinix ZERO M in some markets. This information comes from the handset’s Bluetooth SIG certification.

Lastly, as per DealNTech, the Infinix X Pro with model number X6811 will be available in an 8GB + 128GB variant. Unfortunately, the storage configurations of other phones are not known at the moment. The same goes for their specs as well.

Infinix is yet to confirm the launch date for the Infinix ZERO X series. Anyway, what do you think of this lineup? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Vivo’s H2 product lineup: S10 coming next month; iQOO 9, Vivo Watch 2 coming later

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Jun 23, 2021

Vivo‘s focus for a few months now has been to expand its Y-series of smartphones but that is not the only thing it has been doing. It has also been preparing for the second half of the year when it plans to unveil a number of high-end products. If you are eager to know what the Chinese brand has planned for the second half of the year, then you are at the right place.

vivo S9 — The Vivo S9 will get a successor next month

Details of Vivo’s H2 plan have been revealed by the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, on Weibo. According to him, Vivo will kick off its second-half product announcements with the Vivo S10 series next month. That is just four months after the Vivo S9 series was announced.

There is not a lot of info about the Vivo S10 at the moment but we have heard that Vivo will be adopting a new camera layout for the new series. So this may be more of a design upgrade than specification-based. Nevertheless, we expect more details will begin popping up as the launch date draws closer.

The leaker has also revealed that the iQOO 9 series and Vivo X70 series should also launch next quarter. We already reported that the Vivo X70 series will be announced in September in partnership with the Indian Premier League. For the iQOO 9, we do not know a lot about it save for a report in January that said the phone will have a bigger battery capacity than its predecessor.

The source has also reaffirmed that Vivo will launch its first tablet this year along with a new smartwatch. Vivo made its entry into the smartwatch market last year with the Vivo Watch. We don’t know how successful it was but it is nice to know Vivo has plans for a successor. Maybe Vivo will even bring the new model to other markets this time around.

Which of these products are you excited about? Do let us know in the comment box below.

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Amazon UK warehouse discovered to regularly destroy tons of unsold items

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Jun 23, 2021

There are reports that an Amazon UK warehouse in Dunfermline, Scotland, destroyed a huge collection of unsold items in its inventory recently, in what may be an ongoing process. Obviously, there had been some suspicions concerning the operations of the Amazon warehouse in Dunfermline that warranted British TV channel ITV to carry out a covert investigation of the facility.

There are 24 Amazon holding facilities spread across the United Kingdom, and the Dunfermline warehouse is among the largest in the UK. The purpose of the investigation was to determine what happens to unsold items in the fulfillment center amidst concerns of massive wastage within these warehouses. The outcome of the investigation showed that there were multiple cases of enormous destruction of unsold items within the facility. ITV has extensive and multiple footages of some of these instances where thousands of bins of unsold items were marked “destroy”, with unnamed inside sources claiming that this was a regular occurrence.

Furthermore, there are indications that Amazon may be forcing employees to aim at a target of about 130,000 items destroyed every week. The statistics for the entire chain of UK fulfillment centers would be staggering indeed, running into billions of dollars. It is unclear whether all the marked bins will eventually reach waste dumps or be given out by the company. It is also possible that these items could still find their way back to the market through insider dealings by unscrupulous staff.

Amazon’s multi-billion dollar business thrives on uncluttered warehouses to receive new orders and operate seamlessly. But it is still possible to accomplish this objective by finding better ways of disposing of unsold items for greater economic and environmental impact.

The ITV investigation also established several instances of successful disposal of the marked items in designated landfills and other disposal sites. The report is already drawing the attention of politicians and stakeholders for a more holistic approach to the issue. If indeed these practices are also prevalent in the other centers, then Amazon is leaving a huge carbon footprint on its trail when more companies are embracing sustainability practices.

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Samsung W22 5G will reportedly share design with the Galaxy Z Fold 3

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 23, 2021

There are indications that the upcoming China-only Samsung W22 5G is the Galaxy Z Fold3. A recently sighted online report highlighted that the Z Fold3 and W22 5G (SM-W2022) would be identical in many areas, with slight changes design-wise. It is also almost sure that the new Chinese model will have dual SIM capabilities to suit the Chinese market.

The move by Samsung relating to its Chinese version of the Galaxy Z Fold3 follows a visible trend by the maker in naming alternative models for its China offerings in recent years. From 2019, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Fold and Z Fold2 to China as the Galaxy W20 and W21.

When the W22 finally berths in China, we also expect it to be supplied exclusively by China Telecom. Not much has been divulged about the W22, but it is known that it will sport a single black color and have 512GB of internal storage.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is expected to go official in August 2021, and it is unlikely that the W22 5G will be unveiled before then. Not much is known yet about the possible price of the W22 5G, as what is out there is based on speculations. However, we can be confident that the W22 will be priced above CNY 20,000 (~$3,000) which is the amount the W21 was sold in China.

Samsung is yet to put out any public statement either refuting or acknowledging the news, fuelling the speculations further. The coming weeks will however establish the authenticity of the reports relating to the Samsung Galaxy W22.

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South Korea unveils $193 million five year project for 6G development

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Jun 23, 2021

South Korean has just unveiled its five year project for the development of core technologies for 6G telecommunications technology. This plan will have the government invest 220 billion won (roughly 193 million US Dollars).

According to an AjuDaily report, South Korea is stepping up its efforts for the joint research and cooperation with the United States of America. The nation is aiming on achieving the world’s first commercialization of 6G mobile telecommunications by the year 2028. This investment was announced earlier today (23rd June 2021) at a 6G strategy meeting that was attended by experts, company officials, and government officials as well.

Science and ICT Minister Lim Hye-sook stated in the conference that “As the next-generation mobile network is the foundation of digital innovation, we should play a bold and challenging role together to lead the international market in the 6th generation era based on our experience and know-how in the network field.” The report also added that a 6G network can only be commercialized when a high performance network on the ground and satellite communication are combined.

Furthermore, researchers have also called for the early development of 6G related tech while companies have tied up with research bodies to secure core 6G technologies as well. The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) stated that it is working on the terahertz (THz) frequency band that could potentially provide a way to meet 6G requirements of terabits per second data transfer rate.

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Samsung chip with AMD GPU may also ship with Vivo flagship device

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Jun 23, 2021

While we know that Samsung and AMD are working together for a new chipset that features team red’s GPU, it seems that this chip might not be exclusive to the South Korean tech giant.

According to a tipster on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, the new chipset that features AMD’s RDNA2 architecture might also ship with flagship smartphones from Vivo. This chip is rumored to be called the Exynos 2200, which will sport processing components from Samsung and graphical components from AMD to offer a more powerful SoC. This chipset is rumored to ship with next-gen flagship from the South Korean firm and even certain laptops as well.

But apparently, the chip will also be available to other vendors as well. The leakster stated that the Chinese smartphone maker will release a device with the new Exynos processor. Although, it is still unclear if the device in question will be a smartphone or another electronic gadget. However, it will likely be a flagship grade product. For those unaware, Vivo is also one of the few handset manufacturers that offer smartphones with Exynos chipsets. Other notable examples being Meizu and Moto.

The upcoming Exynos chipset with AMD graphics is said to offer a 30 percent rise in graphical performance compared to the current-gen Exynos 2100’s Mali G78 GPU. The RDNA2 technology also supports new features like ray tracing and variable rate shading as well. So, if the chip manages to be a successful alternative to its rivals, Qualcomm and MediaTek, we can expect more OEMs to opt for Exynos chips in the near future. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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OPPO A53 bags ColorOS 11 (Android 11) stable update

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Jun 23, 2021

OPPO launched the OPPO A53 last August. The handset debuted with ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10. Either months after the device’s announcement, OPPO started recruiting ColorOS 11 (Android 11) beta testers in April. Two months from that, the company has finally begun to roll out the stable update.

Earlier this month, OPPO revealed the ColorOS 11 update plan for June 2021. According to the schedule, the OPPO A53 was supposed to get the Android 11 stable update on June 17. But it got delayed for some unknown reasons.

Anyway, the firm has started rolling out the update yesterday (June 22). As of now, It is only available in India and Indonesia.

For both regions, the system update arrives with firmware version C.12. In order to receive it, users should be running software version A.77 (India) / A.81 (Indonesia).

In order to download the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update for OPPO A53, users need to navigate to Settings > Software Updates > Gear Icon > Official Version Application, tap on the I Agree checkbox, and select Apply now. Once done, they will have to check for new version, download, and install.

That said, ColorOS 11 is the first major update for the OPPO A53. Usually, OPPO provides two major ColorOS updates for most of its smartphones. Hence, this phone could also receive Android 12 in the future.

LG pivots from phone business to electric cars; aims to focus on EV supply chain

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Jun 23, 2021

South Korea-based LG Electronics is shutting down its smartphone business and now the company is aiming at the growing electronic vehicle supply chain. By the end of July, LG will exit the phone business and shift its focus towards EV business.

During the same month, LG will spin off its EV drive system segment. Canada’s Magna International, which is one of the world’s leading auto parts suppliers, will buy a 49 percent stake in that unit to create a new joint venture.

The joint venture will be called LG Magna e-Powertrain, will be headquartered in Incheon. The company is also preparing to establish bases in Michigan, the US, and Nanjing, China, aiming to secure customers in two countries that are major markets for EVs.

Canada-based Magna’s customers include major automakers like General Motors, BMW, and Ford Motor. Through the partnership with Magna, LG will have a greater potential to supply global automotive leaders.

LG had reported operating profit in 2015 but each year after that, the company has ended up generating losses. Last year, appliances generated 41 percent of revenue while TVs made up 24 percent. Vehicle components brought in 5.8 trillion won ($5.1 billion), just 11 percent of revenue.

But Magna likely weighed other factors in its choice of LG as a partner. The South Korean company has technological strength in core EV components, such as motors and batteries.

Durable appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners depend on motors, compressors, and other components for their durability and energy efficiency. LG has long years of independent research and development of inverters.

LG can also draw on the strength of other members of the LG group, which includes LG Chem — the world’s second-biggest producer of EV batteries — and panel maker LG Display and LG Innotek, which supplies onboard cameras for autos.

The company launched an internal team for automotive components in 2013 in anticipation of the growth of electric vehicles. In 2018, LG made Austrian headlight supplier ZKW into a subsidiary. LG has taken a three-pronged strategy for its automotive business, consisting of headlights, drive components and infotainment, which includes car navigation and audio.

LG forecasts the vehicle components division to turn a profit for the first time in six years in 2021. The company aims to expand sales at an annual pace of 15%. This would turn vehicle components into one of LG’s largest segments, with more than 10 trillion won in annual sales in 2024.

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Tecno Phantom X officially confirmed and pre-orders begin

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Jun 23, 2021

A couple of leaks that surfaced yesterday revealed the existence of a high-end Tecno phone named Phantom X. Today, Tecno Mobile’s African divisions such as Ivory Coast, Republic of Congo, and Ghana have started teasing the arrival of the smartphone. One of the listings shows that the handset is up for pre-orders starting from today.

The Tecno’s Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) division is now receiving the pre-orders of the Phantom X. Those who pre-order the device for $10 will get freebies such as the Tecno S2 Bluetooth speaker and a bottle of wine.

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Here is a teaser video of the Phantom X released by Tecno. Its Ivory Coast division has shared the below-shown poster to showcase its impressive design. The company has confirmed that the handset has an AMOLED panel that supports Full HD+ resolution.

While the phone is expected to launch in July, there is no confirmation on the date. Since the last date to pre-order the device is June 30, it is likely that the phone may debut on July 1.

Tecno Phantom X specifications

Leaked information has revealed that the Tecno Phantom X has a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ curved edge display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Helio G95, 8 GB of RAM, and a 4,700mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

The Phantom X has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual front-facing camera. Its back panel has a quad-camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel secondary lens, an 8-megapixel camera, and an unknown lens. It will come preloaded with HiOS based on Android 11 OS. This handset (AC8 model number) at the FCC certification in April. It is expected to arrive in colors like Van Gogh Sky Blue and Monet’s Summer Garden.

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Google faces antitrust investigation in India over smart TV market

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Jun 23, 2021

Competition Commission of India has just ordered an investigation into Google. The company has allegedly abused its dominant position of Android in the region’s smart TV market.

According to a TechCrunch report, the news arrives hours after the European Union opened a formal antitrust investigation into the Search engine giant for abusing its leading role in the advertising technology sector. As per the Competition Commission of India’s initial review, which began back in 2020, Google has breached certain anti competitive laws in the region. Thus, it is now facing an investigation of this scale that could apparently take up to a year to resolve.

The agency added that “The Commission is of the prima facie opinion that by making pre-installation of Google’s proprietary apps (particularly Play Store) conditional upon signing of ACC (Android Compatibility Commitments) for all Android devices manufactured/distributed/marketed by device manufacturers, Google has reduced the ability and incentive of device manufacturers to develop and sell devices operating on alternative versions of Android i.e. Android forks, and thereby limited technical or scientific development relating to goods or services to the prejudice of consumers in contravention of Section 4(2)(b) of the Act.”

For those unaware, India is one of the largest markets by users for Google. Back in 2020, the company even pledged investing 10 billion US Dollars in the nation. In 2019 alone, 8 million smart TVs were sold in India, out of which 60 percent were powered by the Android OS. Now, a spokesperson has stated that the company is denying all allegations and added that “We are confident that our smart TV licensing practices are in compliance with all applicable competition laws.”

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One in Four smartphones sold in 2020 were bought online: Counterpoint

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