OPPO patents a cutting edge Dual-sided phone with a Wrap-around display

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Jun 30, 2021

When it comes to smartphone innovation, OPPO has been at the forefront with a bunch of new introductions and patents from the Chinese brand. And the patents and announcements don’t seem to stop. We have already seen OPPO X 2021, OPPO rollable concept phone, and now, the company has filed a new patent for a dual-sided smartphone with a Wrap-Around display.

OPPO has filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) with documentation called ‘Method for assembling and disassembling electronic equipment’. It elaborates on the assembling and disassembling methods of such dual-sided flexible screens.

A quick look at the patent, and we can see the schematics of the phone, with thin bezels and sharp corners. The schematics do give us an idea of how it might look, but the concept images shared by LetsGoDigital give us a better idea of how the design would look when materialized.

Jermaine Smit, the guy behind Concept Creator has collaborated with the folks at LetsGoDigital. The concept renders by him looks very interesting. As mentioned earlier, the device has super-thin bezels and the left side has the display flowing towards the back. Although the display is extended and wrapped around it isn’t curved, rather it is sharp and has a cutting edge design.

OPPO is said to be using an ultra-thin steel plate between the display and the frame which allows them to place relatively thin screens.

Moving to the rear, the renders show the rear camera setup. It has four sensors and an LED flash beneath the lenses. As it is a full-screen phone with a display wrapped around it, we can say that the rear camera can be used as a selfie sensor by looking at the extended display as a viewfinder.

With only the screen on one side, the volume rockers have been placed on the very right edge if you have a look at the phone from the front.

Other than this, we have also seen something similar from Huawei in the past. The Chinese smartphone giant had patented a dual-sided phone with a similar wrap-around display back in 2020. The one major difference in Huawei’s patent was it had curved edges instead of sharp ones like this OPPO patent. In case you missed it, we’ve already seen a device in real life with a wrap-around display — the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha.

As it is just in the patent stage, we have to wait and see if this design materializes into a real smartphone in the coming years.

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Apple Beats Studio Buds are powered by MediaTek chipset instead of Apple H1

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Jun 30, 2021

A few days ago, Apple launched the Beats Studio Buds true wireless earphones, which are very different in terms of design and features when compared to the brand’s Beats Powerbeats Pro launched in 2019.

Now a report from Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at Tianfeng International says that the newly released Beats Studio Buds are powered by MediaTek’s TWS chip manufactured using the 22nm process instead of the Apple H1 chip made on 16nm process.

It is believed that the reason behind using MediaTek chipset and not the company’s own semiconductor product is better compatibility with Android devices as the US-based tech giant is now focusing on Android users as well to increase its market share in the true wireless earphones category.

Another reason for the tech giant to use MediaTek chipset could be shortened development timelines, more flexible and competitive strategies, reduced costs, and differentiation from the AirPods series.

Given that Apple is now using MediaTek’s chipset in its TWS offerings, the Taiwanese company will now be able to push the product to other companies as well, helping MediaTek boost its sales in the TWS chips segment.

Further, the report talks about the market share of wearables. It adds that although Apple remains the market leader in this category, its market share is declining. Due to lower-than-expected demand for AirPods in Q2 2021, the forecast of shipments was revised down to approximately 70-75 million units instead of around 85 million units.

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OPPO A16 renders leaked to reveal design, color variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 30, 2021

OPPO is reportedly working on a new series mid-range phone called the OPPO A16. The handset has already some important certifications and it has already appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site. Reputed leakster has now shared the renders of the A16 to reveal its front and rear design.

The leaked renders show that the OPPO A16 will come in black, white, beige, and blue colors. The front side of the device is flanked by a teardrop notch screen. While the chin of the phone is slightly thick, its side bezels are a bit thick.

Moving on to the back, the A16 has an AI-driven triple camera setup housed inside a rectangle-shaped module. The right edge of the device features a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and its left edge has volume buttons.

Past reports have revealed that the handset measures 163.78 x 75.62mm and it measures 180.39mm diagonally. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. It will come preinstalled with Android 11 OS and ColorOS 11.1, and it will offer connectivity features like dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, and Bluetooth.

The Geekbench listing of the device revealed that it is powered by the Helio G35 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It scored 177 points and 950 points in Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core tests, respectively. The other specs of the smartphone are under wraps.

The OPPO A16 will be replacing the last year’s OPPO A15 phone. The A15 came with specs like a 6.5-inch IPS LCD HD+ display, a 5-megapixel front camera, 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple cameras, Helio P35 chip, 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, ColorOS 7.2 based Android 10 OS, a 4,230mAh battery with 10W charging support, and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Apple leads wearables market in Europe in Q1 2021 thanks to strong Apple Watches sale

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Jun 30, 2021

Apple is one of the leading companies when it comes to wearable devices and that is applicable to the European market as well. According to the data revealed by IDC, Apple continues to lead the wearable market in Europe in the first quarter of this year, selling over 7.8 million devices.

As for the market share, the Cupertino-based tech giant is controlling 35.6 percent of the wearable market in Europe. The second spot is reserved by Samsung with a 16.1 percent market share, selling over 3.5 million devices.

Chinese companies Xiaomi, Huawei, and Huami make up the top five wearable brands in the continent. The report also adds that Xiaomi has managed to sell 2.5 million devices in the first quarter of this year.

The IDC report also reveals that the earwear products account for the biggest share in 2020, with over 50.1 million units sold last year in this category. Now, as for the smartwatches, over 23.4 million units were sold last year, with the popular Apple Watches leading the category.

Apple Watches accounted for 31.2 percent market share, reaching 6.9 million units, representing a growth of 51.2 Year-on-Year. While WatchOS has surpassed market expectations, the price cut of Watch Series 3 and Watch SE led to stronger sales.

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Noise ColorFit Qube Watch listed on Flipkart at a Discounted price ahead of Launch

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Jun 30, 2021

Indian tech manufacturer Noise is expected to announce the Noise ColorFit Qube watch in the market soon. Ahead of its launch, the smartwatch was listed on the company’s official website, revealing key details. The device has been listed on Flipkart’s launch hub at a discounted price.

Noise Colorfit Qube is priced at ₹4,999 but the Flipkart portal suggests that it will go on sale for ₹2,499. The posters and adverts on the portal reveal major details of the smartwatch.

According to the portal, the Noise ColorFit Qube will sport a 1.4-inch full-touch HD display. It will have cloud-based watch faces which can be personalized from the NoiseFit app. Keeping aside the specs for a moment, the design of the smartwatch reminds us of the Noise ColorFit Pro 3. Although it does share a similar design, the specs of the new Qube watch differ significantly.

The ColorFit Qube has a slightly larger display over the ColorFit Pro 3, with eight sports modes, and 7-day battery life. As far as sports modes are considered, Qube’s 8 sports modes include walking, cycling, running, yoga, treadmill, climbing, hiking, and spinning.

The Noise ColorFit Qube smartwatch has a 24-hour heart rate monitoring sensor, IP68 waterproof rating, and other essential features such as Find My Phone, Sleep monitor, Weather Forecast display, Music Control, etc.

Although it is yet to officially launch, the website shows three available color options – Charcoal Black, Charcoal Grey, and Beige Gold. The website does show ‘Coming Soon’ meaning that we can expect it to be on sale anytime on Flipkart and the Noise’ official website.

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HP Pavilion Aero 13 is the brand’s lightest consumer laptop yet, features Ryzen 7, 2.5K display

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 30, 2021

U.S PC-maker Hewlett-Packard (HP) has announced its lightest consumer laptop yet dubbed HP Pavilion Aero 13with a 2.5k display and a powerful Ryzen 7 processor. The HP Pavilion Aero 13 is a 13.3-inch laptop that comes with a magnesium-aluminum chassis and is reported to the lightest consumer laptop, and it weighs less than 1kg. The laptop is produced from recycled plastics, has a strong battery capacity (up to 10.5 hours), has a 90% screen-to-body ratio, and will come with the Windows 10 operating system. An update to Window 11 is in the cards later in the year.

The Aero 13 laptop is bound to catch the fancy of some segment of the consumers, as its weight, durability, and extensive battery life are some of the features that may draw patronage for the laptop. It can be used as a portable travel companion and a mobile workspace, for business people who may be on the go regularly. In addition, its processor capacity could be very decent, thus providing fast processes. Four color variants of the HP Pavilion Aero 13 laptop are available, namely Warm Gold, Ceramic White, Pale Rose Gold, and Silver colors. The HP Pavilion Aero 13 will start at $749 (about Rs. 55650).

In addition to the Aero 13 laptop, HP also unveiled two full HD monitors, namely the M24fwa and the M27fwa. Just as the names imply, the M24fwa features a 24-inch FHD screen while the M27fwa will be 27-inch wide. Both monitors have built-in audio and AMD FreeSync, among other features.

Talking of the prices, the M24fwa will be sold at $229.99 while the M27fwa will cost around $289.99. Both the HP Pavilion Aero 13 and the two FHD monitors will be available from July 2021.

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Realme GT Master Edition 5G key specifications leaked ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 30, 2021

Rumors are rife that Realme is soon going to announce the Realme GT Master Edition 5G smartphone in China. It is speculated that the Realme phone with RMX3366 that was recently seen with full specifications and images at TENAA could be releasing in China as the Realme GT Master Edition 5G. Ahead of the launch, the tipster Ice Universe has shared the key specifications of the smartphone.

The leak reveals that the Realme GT Master Edition will be featuring a 6.5-inch display that will carry support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 870 mobile platform will be present under the hood of the device.

The rear camera setup of the phone may feature a 108-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple cameras. It may arrive with a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 65W rapid charging.

It is advisable to digest the above leak with a grain of salt since it does not match with the TENAA listing of RMX3366 entirely. The TENAA appearance revealed the handset has a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ punch-hole display with curved edges and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It has a 32-megapixel front camera, and its rear camera island has a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) + 16-megapixel (Sony IMX481) + 2-megapixel (B&W lens) triple camera system.

REalme RMX3366 — TENAA images of the Realme RMX3366

The Snapdragon 870 chip will be accompanied by up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage on the device. The 4,500mAh battery is expected to carry support for 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging.

There is no word on the pricing of the Realme GT Master Edition 5G. It is likely the company will hold a launch event for the phone in early July in China. The company is also expected to announce the Realme Book laptop alongside the Master Edition phone.

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Microsoft clarifies Minimum System requirements for Windows 11, Removes PC Health Check tool

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Jun 30, 2021

Microsoft officially released the first Insider Preview build of Windows 11 yesterday. While the build was rolled out, the company has clarified on the minimum requirements of the new Windows 11 software.

According to a blog post from Microsoft, the PC health check tool has caused confusion regarding the compatibility of the software. Consequently, the PC Health Check App has been taken down after negative feedback from those trying to install the software on their powerful rigs. The tool failed to clarify the exact reason for the incompatibility of the software and for showing incompetent results.

“The intention of today’s post is to acknowledge and clarify the confusion caused by our PC Health Check tool, share more details as to why we updated the system requirements for Windows 11, and set the path for how we will learn and adjust”, the post stated.

Although the post is shared to shed some light on the updated minimum requirements of Windows 11, it does not have a definitive answer for the same. What we learn is that Microsoft is paving paths for those with Intel 7th gen chips. The new software could also support AMD’s Zen-1 processors. Let’s look at the updated requirements further in this article.

As of now, Windows 11 is not supported for old-gen chips and those with new-gen processors didn’t tick the PC Health app’s compatibility list. Well, it doesn’t mean that your powerful system doesn’t support the software. It’s just that Microsoft’s app does need some workarounds.

Nonetheless, Windows 11 currently supports chipsets with 2 or more cores having 1 GHz or faster speed. In order to run Windows 11, the system needs at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It runs on TPM version 2.0 and supports DirectX 12.

“Using the principles above, we are confident that devices running on Intel 8th generation processors and AMD Zen 2, as well as Qualcomm 7 and 8 Series, will meet our principles around security and reliability and minimum system requirements for Windows 11”, the post continued.

Furthermore, the post also confirmed that Microsoft will be testing the compatibility for Intel’s 7th generation and AMD’s first generation processors. With this, we can expect the aforementioned chips to be compatible with the new Windows 11 in the future.

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Honor X20 SE launched with Dimensity 700 and 64MP triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 30, 2021

Honor has silently unveiled the Honor X20 SE smartphone in China. The handset is now up for pre-orders, and it scheduled to go on sale on July 9. The device offers users a 6.6-inch punch-hole display, 64-megapixel triple cameras, and a big battery.

Honor X20 SE specifications and features

The Honor X20 SE has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The handset offers a 94.2 percent screen-to-body ratio. For selfies, it has a 16-megapixel front camera housed inside the display punch-hole.

The rear camera setup of the X20 SE comprises a 64-megapixel main camera with an f/1.9 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The rear cameras support features like AI photography, dual scene recording, filters, HDR, professional photography, EIS, and more.

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The Dimensity 700 chip powers the Honor X20 SE with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. Both models offer 128 GB of built-in storage, and it comes preinstalled with Magic UI 4.0 based on Android 11 OS. The device carries support for 22.5W fast charging for its 4,000mAh battery. The X20 SE offers other features like dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It measures 160.68 x 73.3 x 8.4mm and weighs 179 grams.

Honor X20 SE pricing and availability

The Honor X20 SE has landed in China in two options such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$278) and 1,999 Yuan (~$309). The X20 SE will be available in four colors like Magic Night Black, Blue Water Emerald, Titanium Silver, and Cherry Pink Gold. Its first sale is scheduled to take place on July 9 in China, and it is unclear whether it will be released outside the home market.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G camera specifications, color variants leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 30, 2021

Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy M52 5G smartphone. This device will be arriving as the successor to the Galaxy M51 that debuted last year. Recently, the handset was spotted with the Snapdragon 778G chipset at the Geekbench benchmarking platform. A fresh leak GalaxyClub.nl has revealed the camera configurations and color variants of the M52 5G.

The publication revealed that the Galaxy M52 5G will be equipped with a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear camera setup of the device will be led by a Samsung ISOCELL GW3 64-megapixel camera. The main camera will be assisted by a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 5-megapixel macro camera.

The M52 5G is expected to arrive in colors like black, white, and blue in European countries. The M51 arrived with a starting price of 360 euros. Probably, the M52 5G will command a higher price tag since it is equipped with a more powerful chipset. While there is no confirmation yet, it may retain the 7,000mAh battery, which was made available on the M51.

Samsung Galaxy M51 specifications

Announced in August 2020, the Galaxy M51 has a 6.7-inch S-AMOLED Plus display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. It has a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel quad-camera system.

The Snapdragon 730G powered handset came in options like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The 7,000mAh battery of the device carries support for 25W rapid charging and reverse charging.

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Vivo S10 leak reveals 108MP camera, Dimensity 1100 chip

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 30, 2021

Rumors have it that Vivo will be announcing the Vivo S10 smartphone in China in July. The case renders of the device emerged recently to reveal its design. Fresh leaks that have appeared on Weibo (via) have revealed a few more details about the Vivo S10.

The Vivo S10 will be powered by the Dimensity 1100 chipset. It will be arriving with UFS 3.1 storage and 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. Both models will come with additional 4 GB of virtual RAM. It will come preinstalled with OriginOS UI flavored Android 11 OS.

The S10 will carry support for 44W rapid charging, which can charge it to 38 percent in 15 minutes. It also supports NFC connectivity. The live shot of the handset shows that the Vivo S10’s rear module will have three camera sensors and an LED flash arranged in an L-shaped manner. The image also reveals that it will be sporting a 108-megapixel primary camera.

The case renders of the smartphone that surfaced recently revealed its display could be featuring a larger notch like the predecessor Vivo S9. Hence, it is likely to come equipped with a dual selfie camera system. The S9 features a 6.44-inch AMOLED display and a 44-megapixel (main, with autofocus) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) dual selfie camera system. It remains to be seen whether the S10 will feature the same screen and dual selfie cameras.

The S9 series that debuted earlier this year included two handsets such as the Vivo S9 and Vivo S9e. Hence, it is likely that the S10 lineup may also include some other models.

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Realme Narzo 30 5G vs Narzo 30 Pro 5G: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 29, 2021

Realme Narzo 30 5G and Narzo 30 Pro 5G are two faces of the same coin. It is one of the few cases in which the Pro variant is not necessarily better than the vanilla version under every aspect. Given that most of the specifications of these two devices are similar, with this specs comparison we will focus on the differences rather than telling you which one is the best. They carry two different price tags, but the compromises are not many: let’s discover together which one should fit your needs the most.

Realme Narzo 30 5G vs Narzo 30 Pro 5G

	Realme Narzo 30 5G	Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm, 185 grams	162.2 x 75.1 x 9.1 mm, 196 grams
DISPLAY	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 800U, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11, Realme UI	Android 10, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.1 front camera	Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.1 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W	5000 mAh, fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

Despite it is the vanilla version, the Realme Narzo 30 5G has a more attractive design. With that stripe on the left, it looks very futuristic and original while offering a thinner body than the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, even though it has the same battery capacity. The vanilla Narzo 30 5G is even lighter than its Pro variant, and this makes it even more attractive when it comes to aesthetics. Both the phones have narrow bezels, a punch-hole design, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader, as well as a rectangle-shaped camera module and a polycarbonate body.

Display

Realme Narzo 30 5G and Narzo 30 Pro 5G are equipped with exactly the same display. It is an IPS panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate, a diagonal of 6.5 inches, a 480 nits typical brightness, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. We are not talking about a high-end panel and neither a great midrange panel, but it is sufficient for every kind of user for both detail and image quality. Further, its good refresh rate will please gamers and those who want a smoother viewing experience. Given that it is an IPS panel, it does not provide the deepest colors and it does not integrate a fingerprint reader. It is an average panel like the ones you can often find on a lower-midrange phone.

Specs & Software

The Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G is able to provide superior performance to the vanilla Nazro 30 5G because of its stronger processor. It is a Dimensity 800U by MediaTek, a definitely better SoC compared with the Dimensity 700 found on its more affordable sibling. Further, with the Pro variant, you can also get more RAM: up to 8 GB. The internal storage of the most expensive variant is the same for both handsets: 128 GB. But the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G also comes in a version with 64 GB of storage offering a higher value for money. Note that Narzo 30 Pro 5G has Android 10 out of the box, while Narzo 30 5G has Android 11.

Camera

Realme Narzo 30 5G and 30 Pro 5G have a triple camera department which includes the same main sensor: a 48 MP camera with an f/1.8 focal aperture. You can find this kind of sensor on most of the lower mid-range phones in the market: it is able to click good photos in good light conditions, but not amazing ones. The Pro variant differs from the vanilla version due to the presence of an additional 8 MP ultrawide camera paired with a 2 MP macro camera, while the standard Narzo 30 5G has just a pair of 2 MP sensors for macros and depth calculations. The front cameras are the same: a 16 MP sensor with f/2.1 focal aperture. These phones are able to record 4K videos from the rear camera and 1080p videos from the front camera.

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Battery

At last, Realme Narzo 30 5G and Narzo 30 Pro 5G feature the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. Their chipsets are built with the same production process and the display is the same, so they provide more or less the same battery life. The Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G wins the fast charging comparison with a power of 30W, while Narzo 30 5G has just 18W.

Price

Realme Narzo 30 5G is priced at Rs. 15,999 / $215 in India, while the Pro version costs Rs. 16,290 / $220. If we exclude that the vanilla Narzo 30 5G has Android 11 out of the box while the Pro variant has Android 10, the Narzo 30 Pro 5G is definitely a better phone and it even offers a higher value for money with the actual prices.

Realme Narzo 30 5G vs Narzo 30 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

Realme Narzo 30 5G

PRO

More original design
Android 11 out of the box
Affordable price
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Inferior chipset

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G

PRO

Better chipset
Up to 8 GB of RAM
Ultrawide camera
Faster charging

CONS

Android 10 out of the box

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ZTE unveils YouCare, a 5G Smart T-shirt that can monitor vital health data

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 29, 2021

A revolutionary remote health monitoring service, called YouCare has just been launched at the ongoing Mobile World Conference (MWC) 2021 holding in Barcelona, Spain. YouCare is based on a new technology that enables excellent health monitoring using a t-shirt with sensors embedded and data transmission via the 5G network. The t-shirt is a washable and reusable textile material and looks like a regular t-shirt.

The YouCare project is conceptualized to develop textile devices that can be used for health monitoring without the use of invasive and uncomfortable metal materials. The t-shirt was wholly developed in Italy, according to the developers, can detect several vital bio-markers in the body and transmit them seamlessly using the 5G network infrastructure provided by Chinese network infrastructure provider ZTE.

At the launch of the project today in Barcelona, ZTE stressed its joy at being part of the team that has produced the revolutionary health service monitoring project. The company underscored again, the tremendous opportunities that could be harnessed using the 5G network. ZTE further reiterated its continued support for the innovative work by the Italian team. The company also says it will initiate the YouCare 5G test soon.

YouCare works by detecting bio-vital health parameters using imperceptible polymeric sensors embedded on the shirt. A miniaturized control records the data, which is then converted to digital format. This data is then sent to a bidirectional platform, which then transmits the data to a smartphone or smartwatch. The data could also be transmitted to a remote unit for analysis.

Several vital health parameters can be detected by the YouCare t-shart. These bio-vital parameters include respiratory act analysis, electrocardiogram, sweat, and muscle activity that could help to identify various health conditions using the textile sensors. The data generated is then sent through 5G infrastructure enabled by ZTE to dedicated centers or individual users. The project could dramatically expand access to healthcare to a wide array of persons and remote monitoring can be really helpful in assisting those with chronic ailments to get a prompt attention on the go. Several stakeholders like the International Red Cross, are excited at the prospects of the project.

The pursuit of textile monitoring technology could hold the key to several innovative breakthroughs like telemedicine, sports, work, and so on. When this technology is then combined with the super-fast 5G network, the opportunities could be very huge. For one thing, unlike the smart wearable devices whose area of contact with the body is only the wrist, the new t-shirt offers a wider surface area for data acquisition.

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Logitech’s new gaming headset has wires but adds color to your life

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 29, 2021

Logitech has a new gaming headset. The Logitech G335 gaming headset is wired but it comes in attractive colors that add style to your gaming accessories.

The Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset is an affordable, smaller, and lighter version of the Logitech G733 Lighter Gaming Headset announced last year. Logitech says that it has designed the headset to be comfortable – the memory ear cups are breathable and provide enough support along with the sports mesh material that surrounds the ear.

The headband is also elastic and will conform to your head for a perfect fit. The headband straps are also reversible and washable. Logitech is selling replaceable straps priced at $9.99 per piece. You can also customize your headset with mic covers priced at $9.99 per piece too.

Each earcup has a 40mm neodymium driver that delivers crisp and clear sound. Logitech even says that it is Discord certified to provide crystal clear communication. There is a volume roller behind the left earcup which is also the earcup with the flip microphone. Users will be able to instantly mute the microphone by simply flipping it up.

The Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset connects via a 3.5mm jack and is compatible with PCs, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices with a 3.5mm audio jack. It is priced at $69.99 and is already available for pre-order on Logitech’s website. It is available in Black, Mint, and White.

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Google Messages will autodelete OTP messages for Indian users

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Jun 29, 2021

There are multiple services that send OTP messages to you when you want to carry out a transaction or as a form of authentication when you want to register or log in. These messages clog up the inbox, especially if you don’t delete them immediately. If you use Google Messages, then you won’t have to worry about these messages.

Among the new features that Google will be rolling out to its Messages app in India is the autodeletion of OTP messages after a period – specifically 24 hours. Users will be able to turn on the feature as seen in the gif below and this should help you clear your inbox.

Google has also announced that the app will use machine learning to automatically sort your messages into categories. Messages will now be classified into personal, transactions, OTPs, and offers, making it easier for you to find a particular message.

These new features will begin rolling out to Indian users (Android 8 and up) in the next few weeks in English. Google reiterates that these features are optional and can be turned off under the settings menu in Messages. There is no news yet on when it will be available for other regions.

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Deal: Get Xiaomi Bluetooth Selfie Stick cum Tripod for $16 (Retail Price $28)

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Jun 29, 2021

The original Xiaomi Bluetooth Selfie Stick / Tripod which retails for $28 is now available at a discounted price of $16.19 only at AliExpress.

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Xiaomi Bluetooth Selfie Stick / Tripod at $16.19 @AliExpress

Xiaomi Bluetooth Selfie Stick / Tripod

Key Features:

Multi-angle shooting
90 degrees vertical shooting
Compatible with smartphones and GoPro Cameras
Supports Android 4.2 above and iOS 5.0 and above
Adjustable height (180 to 400)
Can be used as a selfie stick and tabletop or ground tripod
Supports Bluetooth Shutter release
Bluetooth v3.0 – Range 10m
Length – 570mm
Battery indicator light and Camera indicator light
Supports any smartphone up to 3.4” wide

Generally retailing for $28, you can now buy Xiaomi Bluetooth Selfie Stick / Tripod for a discounted price of $16.19 only at AliExpress. The deal comes with free shipping. So grab your Xiaomi selfie stick asap.

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Grab Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 2021 with a $100 discount (Coupon)

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Jun 29, 2021

Giztop is giving a $100 discount coupon on Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 2021. The tablet generally comes at the price of $679, but with the coupon YG100, it can be bought at $579 via Giztop.

Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 2021 rocks a 13-inch 2K-IPS screen with a resolution of 1350 x 2160 pixels. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Octa-Core processor paired with Adreno 506 GPU. The device is available in a single storage option of 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.0 storage. It has an 8MP fixed focus RGB camera with a TOF sensor for face unlock.

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The tablet features a massive 10200mAh battery, which is enough for your daily usage. In the connectivity department, it features Bluetooth 5.1, dual-band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi, and a micro HDMI port. Not many tablets come with a micro HDMI port, so it’s an extra feature for those who want to use it as a second display for your computer or as a display for a device that supports HDMI out. Four JBL speakers (two 2.5W and two 2W), Dolby Atmos, and three microphones are included in the new Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 2021.

Lenovo Yoga Pad Pro 2021 runs on ZUI 12.5 based on the Android 11 Operating system. The tablet supports multiple languages, so there won’t be an issue with languages. It also comes with Google Play support. The coupon YG100 is valid till July 10, so, now is the best time to grab the tablet if you want one.

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Kospet Optimus 2 launching globally with exciting discount offer

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Jun 29, 2021

Kospet is a premium smartwatch brand aiming at the production of high-quality Android smartwatches and rugged smartwatches. The company recently debuted the Optimus 2 with some exciting new offers to attract users.

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Kospet is offering massive discounts on the Kospet Optimus 2. Apart from giving an introductory discount, the first 50 customers will get an option to choose a blue and brown strap for free. Moreover, the buyers who place an order within a month i.e; June 28 to July 28 will have an option to either buy a strap or charging base at half price. FYI, the original price of the strap and charging stand is $ 9.99 and $ 19.99 respectively.

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Furthermore, the brand promises to assist the user for a year in case of a quality problem. There is a 15-day free replacement guarantee for the same while you can return the watch within the 7 days without any charges or deductions.

KOSPET OPTIMUS 2

The major attraction for the new KOSPET OPTIMUS 2 is its 13MP Rotateable camera. At the top of the 1.6 inch IPS panel, there’s a 90° rotating camera with flashlight support. The shooter is equipped with Sony IMX214 graphic sensor, which means it can shoot 1080P 30fps videos.

Needless to say, the rotating camera also serves selfies and video calls. This is the world’s first smartwatch with a flashlight camera function providing the best photographing solution on any smartwatch till now. It is equipped enough to capture pictures and record videos even in the dark mode.

The KOSPET OPTIMUS 2 is also the world’s first dual-chip and dual-mode smartwatch. Concerning chipsets, the wearable powers the Helio P22 as the core chip for all the computing and processing functions. Whereas it has PAR2822 auxiliary as a Bluetooth chip, making it responsible for the BT connection, data collection, and other functions.

The Helio P22 is the more responsive powerful chipset used in smartwatches as of now. Adding on to this, the KOSPET OPTIMUS 2 is also enhanced in terms of battery life. The low-power Bluetooth chipset helps in increasing efficiency.

Kospet Optimus 2 ships with Android Mode and Lite Mode. The Android Mode offers additional features including calls, video chatting, games, cameras, music, and social networking. Meanwhile, the Lite mode allows users to use the local applications on the watch such as SMS, calls, and various fitness modes.

Enormous Battery

It comes with a default storage of 64GB paired with 4GB RAM. This makes the smartwatch work more smoothly even after storing files in a large number. In fact, it can run any 3D large-scale online games and video software. The new smartwatch ships with a 1260mAh battery that supports a 1,000 mAh wireless charging dock. It offers a couple of days backup under medium usage in 4G mode, while the lite mode extends the life to 5 days.

Extensive Sports Modes

The wearable supports 31 sports modes, satisfying the needs and choices of daily sport. Above this, the smartwatch supports Heart rate, oxygen, and sleep monitoring. The inbuilt VC32S heart rate sensor is eligible to go for blood oxygen tests, double health monitoring, and heart rate tracking of dark skin users.

Powerful Android Features

KOSPET OPTIMUS 2 powers Android 10.7 OS that enables the user to download a handful of third-party apps from the Google Play Store. Furthermore, the wearable some pre-installed with Gapps like Google Map and Google Voice Search. Plus, there are over a hundred face watches to choose from depending upon the type of use.

Technical Specifications of Kospet Optimus 2:

CPU:	MT6762 eight-core
Screen:	1.6″ IPS
Memory:	4GB + 64GB
Battery:	1260mAh +1000mAh power bank
Camera:	13MP Rotating Camera
Camera	supports flashlight
Lite Mode:	No touch is supported, only time and motion data are displayed/touch, call, SMS, motion App and dial replacement are supported
Health	heart rate + blood oxygen + sleep
Bluetooth version:	Bluetooth 5.0 + BLE 5.0
System:	Android 10.7

As mentioned above, the device can act as both a smartphone and a smartwatch. Just like a standard phone, this as well allows the installation of a nano sim card that supports a 4G network. OPTIMUS 2 supports WiFi, GPS, GLONASS, and BEIDOU connectivty.

To serve connectivity, it equips Bluetooth 5.0 + BLE 5.0. All in all, the smartwatch spares no stone unturned to deliver a faster, more accurate, and reliable tracking performance. The interested users can grab a discount on Kospet Optimus 2 via its official store.

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Deal: Get Xiaomi 20L Backpack for $23 (Retail Price $45)

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Jun 29, 2021

Xiaomi 20L Backpack which generally retails for $45 is now available at a discounted price of $22.99 only at Banggood.

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Xiaomi 20L Backpack is known for its aesthetic design and superior quality. Made with 100% polyester microfibre, the backpack is lightweight and durable and the level 4 water-repellent fabric makes it ideal for your rainy adventures.

The unisex design comes with one large pock big enough to carry a 15.6-inch laptop, books, clothes, etc, and 3 small side pockets large enough to hold your umbrella, water bottle, wallet, mini pad, phone, keys, lights, etc. The front pocket is ergonomically designed for easy and quick use without removing the backpack from your shoulders.

Weighing just 285g, this water-resistant, and foldable backpack is perfect for your travel, adventure sports, work, school, and university needs.

Generally retailing for $45, you can now buy Xiaomi 20L Backpack at a discounted price of $22.99 only at Banggood. Please note that this limited-stock deal is applicable on the Blue and Yellow color variant ordered from the Poland and US warehouses. So grab your backpack now.

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Leak reveals ColorOS 12 will be OPPO’s best yet, may be announced in August

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 29, 2021

OPPO phones run a custom version of Android called ColorOS. The current version is ColorOS 11 and OPPO has done a great job rolling out the update to its devices. A new version is expected to be announced later this year and it should arrive as ColorOS 12. According to new info out of China, it will be OPPO’s best yet, thanks to the team developing it.

According to the Weibo user that goes by 菊厂影业Fans, ColorOS 12 combines the best features of other Android skins. The post says that the new OS combines the fluency and design of Meizu’s Flyme, the innovative features of Smartisan OS, and the simplicity of HydrogenOS.

If you are familiar with Chinese Android skins, then you will agree that the aforementioned features and their respective operating systems are indeed true. So how is OPPO able to achieve this? According to the post, ColorOS 12 is being jointly developed by a team made up of the original ColorOS team, Flyme team, Smartisan OS team, and HydrogenOS team.

OPPO recently hired Zhu Haizhou, a former product manager at Smartisan, to join its software development team. We also know that the HydrogenOS team would have been merged with OPPO’s own ColorOS team now that OnePlus is a sub-brand of OPPO. It has also been reported that OPPO has recruited several Smartisan and Meizu employees. So the information revealed by the account checks out.

Reliable Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, also revealed in a post that ColorOS 12, which will be based on Android 12, has some features of HydrogenOS. He also revealed that there are big UI changes and that it has already reached the internal testing phase.

ColorOS 12 is expected to be released in the third quarter of the year. One report even says the date is August 15, though we will advise users to take it with a pinch of salt.

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