Chinese handset maker realme has scheduled an event for June 24 in India. The brand has confirmed to launch realme narzo 30,realme narzo 30 5G, and realme Smart TV Full HD 32” at this conference. An accessory called realme Buds Q2 will be also debuting along with these devices. Ahead of these products’ official announcement, the price of the 5G smartphone and the TWS have been revealed by a tipster.
realme Buds Q2
The realme Buds Q2 made their global debut in Pakistan in late April. They are priced at 5,999 ($38) Pakistani Rupees in the country. According to Yogesh (via realmetimes), this pair of TWS will cost similar in India. As per him, the realme Buds Q2 will be priced in India at either ₹2,899 ($39) or ₹2,899 ($40).
On the other hand, the realme narzo 30 5G will compete directly with the POCO M3 Pro 5G. Hence, it is said to retail for ₹15,990 for a single 6GB + 128GB variant. For comparison, the POCO device costs ₹13,999 and ₹15,999 for the 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB storage configurations respectively.
realme narzo 30 5G
The upcoming realme narzo 30 5G and realme Buds Q2 do not feature anything extraordinary. The highlight of these devices is their price. The former is said to democratize 5G, whereas the latter is advertised as a democratizer of ANC (Active Noise Cancellation).
According to an IGNreport, the data regarding Indian users’ Android smartphones are being sent to a server in China. The data sent and received by the Battlegrounds Mobile India app are from China Mobile Communications servers in Beijing. This is a Tencent owned Proxima Beta in Hong Kong. Similarly, the data is also being sent to Microsoft Azure servers situated in the US, Mumbai, and Moscow.
The report added that these results were produced by simply installing a data packet sniffer app on your Android device. The app would then be able to find out which servers the smartphone is communication with. When checking the servers that the upcoming mobile game is connecting to, it was found that one of the servers was revealed to be run by China Mobile Communications Corporation, which is a Chinese state owned company. This server was located in Beijing, China.
Furthermore, one does not have to play a match either just to get these results. Apparently, Battlegrounds Mobile India also pings a Tencent server in Beijing as it begins booting up the game. This is major news considering Krafton Inc clearly states in its terms of service that the personal information of players would be stores and processed in servers that are based in India and Singapore. Although, it did add that it may “transfer your data to other countries” to meet “legal requirements.”
Demand for flexible OLED display panels has been on a rise but as per the new report from market research firm Omdia, the shipments of flexible OLED panels will be around 57 million units for the second quarter of this year.
This means that the shipments will witness a drop of 35 percent when compared to the previous quarter. This is being attributed to Q2 2021 being off-season and the drop of shipments in Apple iPhone models.
However, when compared Year-on-Year, the numbers represent an impressive increase of 54 percent. On the other hand, the report adds that the rigid OLED panel shipments will be around 53 million units in Q2 2021.
The report from Omdia claims that Samsung Display could ship more than 39.1 million units of flexible OLED panels in the second quarter of this year, which represents a drop of 42.8 percent from the previous quarter and an increase of 61.6 percent YoY.
On the other hand, LG Display is expected to ship 10.6 million units, indicating a drop of 41.1 percent from the previous quarter and an increase of 55.9 percent year-on-year. BOE, CSOT, Visionox, and Tianma are expected to ship 7.9 million units, 3.1 million units, 2.1 million units, and 1.4 million units, respectively in Q2 2021.
Previously, Samsung was one of the few smartphone manufacturers using flexible OLED panels for its Galaxy S-series and Note-series devices, along with Huawei and Apple. But that is now changing, with more brands adopting this new panel.
With the increase in demand, manufacturers for the flexible OLED panels have also increased as the likes of BOE and CSOT increasing their production capacity to compete against the market leader Samsung Display.
Google unveiled the first beta of its new Android 12 operating system last month during the annual developer conference. Recently, the company started rolling out the beta 2 update which is now available for smartphones from select brands.
Now, a new report coming from Max Weinbach claims that Samsung has started working on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21 series smartphones. It’s noteworthy that Android 12 is still in beta and the official release is expected in September.
While the official timeline for the update from the South Korean giant is not yet known, it is expected that Samsung will start rolling out the Android 12 with a new version of its custom user interface — One UI.
Samsung is reportedly going to hold the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) in October or November but if last year is any indication, its users won’t have to wait that long for Android 12-based One UI 4.0. The first developer beta should arrive sometime in August.
The Galaxy S21 series of smartphones is the company’s most recent lineup in its flagship lineup and the phones are guaranteed to get updated for three years. In the Galaxy S-series, the company will release also the Android 12 to Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S20 lineup.
The Android 11 rollout was started rolling out with the Galaxy S20 lineup and thus, it makes sense for the South Korean giant to start the rollout of Android 12 with the Samsung Galaxy S21 range.
Huawei announced the Nova 8 series of smartphones by the end of 2020. Several digital bloggers from China are claiming that the company could be working on the Nova 9 series. It is also being speculated that the Nova 9 lineup may debut between August to October.
It is speculated that the Nova 9 series will be similar to the Nova 8 lineup in terms of specifications and design. The Nova 8 came with an oval-shaped camera module that houses a main lens at the top and it was followed by other cameras.
There is a possibility that Nova 9 may have dual camera rings like the upcoming Huawei P50 series. The top ring may house the main lens, while the second ring may house the other lenses and an LED flash.
Huawei Nova 8 Pro
Leaked information that appeared in May claimed that the Nova 9 could be featuring the Kirin 990E, which was seen on the Mate 40E 5G phone. However, it is also being speculated that the Nova 9 lineup could be powered by 4G chips due to the chip shortage issue. In other words, the Nova 9 models may lack support for 5G connectivity.
Apart from the Nova 9 series, the company is also said to be working on the Huawei P50 series of smartphones. Recent reports have claimed that the P50, P50 Pro, and P50 Pro+ featuring the 5nm Kirin 9000 SoC may debut in July or August. Hopefully, newer reports will spill more information about the Nova 9 lineup and P50 series in the coming weeks.
Foldable smartphones are no longer an experimental lineup and people are now opening to the concept. While there are a few brands that have launched their foldable smartphones in the market, Samsung is leading the category.
The South Korean giant is now gearing up to launch the next-generation foldable smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. And as per the new reports, the phone could be priced lower than its predecessor.
While reports say that the phone will come with a lower price tag, exact details about the pricing are not yet known. But it’s noteworthy that the company is aiming to reach more people by lowering the pricing and making the category more attractive.
Reports indicate that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 could be getting about a 20 percent price cut compared to their predecessors. This means that the next-generation Galaxy Fold smartphone could cost $400 less than the $1,999 pricing of Galaxy Z Fold 2.
The company is expected to retain the 256GB internal storage model and is also rumored to offer a 512GB storage model for those who want additional storage capacity but this is for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and not the Fold-series model.
If the previous reports are to be believed, then the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to be officially launched in August this year but we are still waiting for the official confirmation from the South Korean giant.
A well-known Chinese leaker has shared details about Realme’s internal plan named “Moon Landing Plan” and talks about the company’s achievements. The brand has also become the leading in online sales in three years.
Additionally, Realme has announced in the report for the 618 Sale in China that the sales of its smartphones have exceeded the sales mark of one million units and the cumulative sales of the company rank it among the Top 2 when it comes to Android smartphones.
The OPPO-backed company had a keynote speech during the Global 5G Summit jointly organized by Qualcomm and others and there, Realme announced that it plans to provide more than 20 5G phone models by the end of 2022 and aims to reach 100 million 5G users by the end of 2024.
The company is gearing up to launch several new products and is also entering a few new categories, including tablets and laptops. Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe has also teased these upcoming devices.
The brand recently launched its flagship smartphone Realme GT 5G globally and now it is gearing up to launch the same in the Indian market. It is also planning to launch its next-generation X-series phones — Realme X9 and X9 Pro in China later this month. The company is clearly aiming to become a lifestyle brand and not limit itself to just smartphones, following the footsteps of another Chinese company Xiaomi.
Last week, Vivo India released a tweet that the Vivo V21e 5G will be launching on June 24 in India. However, the tweet was quickly deleted, and a new tweet was released which just confirmed the arrival of the smartphone. The company has now finally confirmed that the V21e 5G will debut at 5 PM (local time) on June 24 in the country.
The Vivo V21e 5G will be positioned lower than the Vivo V21 5G, which is priced at Rs 29,990 in India. The V21e 5G is likely to carry pricing of Rs 24,990 for the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition. It is unclear whether the phone will come in another option.
The Vivo V21e 5G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Dimensity 700 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and 3 GB of extended RAM.
It has a 4,00mAh battery that carries support for 44W rapid charging. The phone runs on Android 11 OS and FunTouch OS 11.1.
The V21e 5G has a front camera of 32-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. It has a slim profile of 7.67mm and weighs 165 grams.
Windows 11 leaked before its launch, OnePlus’ merger with OPPO, Apple’s new Beats earbuds for Android, and more are among the top stories from last week. Here’s your chance to get up to speed.
Beats Studio Buds – Apple’s earbuds for Android
Apple-owned Beats announced a new pair of wireless earbuds last week and they are practically targeted at Android users. The spanking new Beats Studio Earbuds with ANC are not only smaller and more affordable than its last pair of earbuds, the Powerbeats Pro, they also pack more Android features than any of Apple’s other earbuds.
Windows 11 leaks before its official launch
Microsoft is announcing a new version of Windows in a few days but just a week before the launch, it gets leaked as an ISO file available for users to download and install on their PCs. It is called Windows 11 and it brings a revamped visual interface among other upgrades.
The manufacturer also announced a new pair of wireless earbuds, the Honor Earbuds 2 SE with ANC and a 32-hour battery life.
North America gets budget OnePlus Nord N200 with 5G support
After launching the Nord CE 5G in Europe and India almost a fortnight ago, OnePlus announced the more affordable Nord N200 for the North American market. This 5G phone is priced at $240, has a Snapdragon 480 5G processor, and packs a 5000mAh battery. It will go on sale this week.
OnePlus announced merger with sister company, OPPO
OnePlus announced last week that it has now integrated its teams with that of OPPO. While the OnePlus brand still exists, the integration is supposed to grant it access to more resources to create better products.
Chinese brands come together for a unified fast-charging standard
Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, Huawei, Honor, Rockchip, and some other Chinese companies have come together to develop a unified fast-charging standard, one that works across brands. The group’s aim is to eliminate incompatibility issues and reduce the e-waste caused by the multiple accessories buyers own/have to purchase when switching between brands.
Motorola has a new rugged phone not made by Lenovo
Motorola launched its first rugged smartphone, the Motorola Defy, last week. However, unlike other Motorola smartphones, this is not made by Lenovo but by the Bullitt Group. The mid-range phone has a Gorilla Glass Victus-protected display, triple cameras, and a 4G processor.
Huawei just came up with HarmonyOS 2.0: an operating system that can be installed not only on smartphones but on a whole ecosystem, including wearable devices. Indeed, the newly-announced Huawei Watch 3 runs HarmonyOS 2.0 out of the box. Does the new version of Huawei’s proprietary operating system make the Huawei Watch 3 a better smartwatch than Samsung Galaxy Watch 3? Here is a specs comparison between the two smartest wearable devices without Wear OS which will give you a glimpse of the differences between these wearables.
Huawei Watch 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 are not so different in terms of aesthetics. If you love minimalistic designs, then you will like the Huawei Watch 3 due to its higher screen-to-body ratio. But if you prefer having better usability and a sophisticated watch, then you may like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 more due to its rotating bezel which can become very helpful while navigating through the user interface. The Huawei Watch 3 is built with a glass front, a ceramic back, and a stainless steel frame. With the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, you get either a stainless steel frame (316L) or a titanium frame, as well as a glass front protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass DX. Both the smartwatches are waterproof: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 has the IP68 certification which makes it 50m water resistant, and so is the Huawei Watch 3. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is thinner because it packs a smaller battery and it is even lighter, which makes it even more elegant and ergonomic.
Display
The Huawei Watch 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 come with great displays: they are AMOLED panels with sizes of 1.43 and 1.4 inches, respectively, showing vibrant colors and deep blacks. The Huawei Watch 3 has a higher resolution with 466 x 466 pixels, so it has a higher level of definition. That is why it wins the display comparison. But the rotating bezel of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 makes it easier to navigate the user interface. In each case, you get a touch screen. As mentioned above, Huawei Watch 3 has narrower bezels around the display.
Specs & Software
The Huawei Watch 3 has more powerful hardware than Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. It packs 2 gigs of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, while you get just 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. You can save a lot more data with the Huawei Watch 3 and you should also get better performance. Which is the best operating system between HarmonyOS 2.0 and Tizen OS? It is still too early to say it because HarmonyOS 2.0 just went official and no one had the chance to test it thoroughly. Note that HarmonyOS 2.0 is currently an operating system present not only in the Chinese market but in the global market too. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is sold globally as well and it comes with Tizen OS which supports several globally available apps, including the payment service Samsung Pay. Huawei Watch 3 supports a lot more sports modes than Samsung Galaxy Watch 3.
Sensors and connectivity
Huawei Watch 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 are equipped with a lot of sensors and modules to track physical activity better than with other activity trackers. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is actually a better smartwatch for those who want to track health and wellness because it is one of the few ones supporting the ECG function. Further, it is able to monitor blood pressure monitor. On the other hand, Huawei Watch 3 is able to measure body temperature with a thermometer, which is useful when it comes to Covid-19. But it does not support the ECG feature which is definitely more advanced. However, Huawei Watch 3 is a more advanced device for sports tracking because it supports more sports modes. Both the smartwatches have the GPS, the SpO2 sensor, and the eSIM connectivity allowing you to use cellular connectivity without a physical SIM inside.
The battery of the Huawei Watch 3 is way bigger than the one found on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, that is why it should offer a longer battery life. We are talking about 450 mAh against just 340 mAh. Both the wearables support wireless charging.
Price
Huawei Watch 3 is priced at €369/$438 in the global market, while Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 costs €279/$332. Overall, Huawei Watch 3 should offer better usability due to its bigger battery, better memory configurations. But with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, you can pay with Samsung Pay, monitor ECG stats, and pressure level, which are very useful and advanced features. Which one would you pick?
Huawei Watch 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 3: PRO and CONS
It has been two years since Samsung announced its partnership with AMD on mobile GPUs but we are yet to see the first product borne from the agreement. The Korean tech giant was expected to announce the GPU this month but that will no longer happen.
Exclusive：Samsung×AMD GPU was originally scheduled to be released in June, but now it has been postponed to July, when we will know the performance of AMD GPU on Exynos and other details. pic.twitter.com/GM6W8l3EKY
Fast forward to February and the leaker disclosed that the co-developed GPU will be announced in June with the main processor scheduled for later. Now a new update from the leaker says that the launch has now been postponed to July. The info was revealed in a tweet earlier today. Sadly, no reason was provided for the postponement.
Last month, Samsung mentioned at Computex, that the GPU will be based on the RDNA2 architecture, the same one used for the GPUs inside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and Series X consoles. He went on to say that the next-gen Exynos chipset with the new GPU will bring features such as ray tracing and variable rate shading capabilities.
We are all pumped to see what Samsung and AMD has prepared. While we are sad we will have to wait a bit longer, if it means they get more time to fine tune its performance, then the better.
Last week, OnePlus announced that it was merging its teams with those of OPPO going forward. Thus becoming a sub-brand of OPPO rather than a sister-brand owned by the same parent company, BBK Electronics.
So for this week’s poll, we really want to know what our readers think. Do you want OnePlus to keep shipping its international models with OxygenOS or will you prefer if they switched to ColorOS? So, please take the poll and also leave a comment telling us why you want one over the other. Also, share with us any other opinions you may have.
Xiaomi will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite smartphone in India on June 22. It will be arriving as the lightest and thinnest smartphone of 2021. After the announcement, it will be available for purchase through the Flipkart retailer site in the country. Xiaomi has recently confirmed that the Mi 11 Lite will be offered in three colors.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite will land in India in shades like Tuscany Coral, Jazz Blue, and Viny Black. Past reports have revealed that the device will be available in three options such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The handset is likely to be priced at around Rs 20,000 (~$270).
We're very excited to reveal 3 beautiful color variants of #Mi11Lite 😍
🟤 Tuscany Coral 🔵 Jazz Blue ⚫️ Vinyl Black
These colors are inspired by a region in Italy, a music genre & phonographic records
The Mi 11 Lite has a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, and it runs on MIUI 12 based Android 11 OS. The Snapdragon 732G mobile platform drives the smartphone.
The rear camera setup of the Mi 11 Lite has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro camera. The smartphone is fitted with a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
The Mi 11 Lite has a 4,520mh battery that supports 33W rapid charging. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The Chinese manufacturer will be launching the Mi Watch Revolve Active smartwatch alongside the Mi 11 Lite on June 22. With an additional SpO2 sensor, it is likely to arrive as an enhanced edition of the Mi Watch Revolve.
Last week, Vivo India confirmed that the Vivo V21e 5G phone will be coming soon to India. Now the product page of the handset has gone live on Flipkart. After the Vivo V21 5G that debuted in April, it will be the second V21-series phone to land in India. It goes without saying that the V21e 5G will be priced lower than the more powerful V21 5G.
The microsite of the Vivo V21e 5G has revealed that it will be sporting a slim and trendy design. For capturing selfies, it will be equipped with a 32-megapixel front camera. The 5G-capable phone will come with other features like 8 GB of RAM, 3 GB of extended (virtual) RAM, and 44W rapid charging. The front view of the phone reveals that it has a waterdrop notch display and a noticeable chin.
Vivo V21e 5G specifications (Rumored)
Reports have revealed that the Vivo V21 5G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel that delivers FHD+ resolution. It has a 32-megapixel front camera, and its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel primary lens along with an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper.
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Vivo V21e 5G microsite 2
The Dimensity 700 chip powers the device with 8 GB of RAM. It has 128 GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot. The phone runs on FunTouch OS 11.1 and Android 11 OS.
The V21e 5G is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 44W rapid charging. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint reader. The handset weighs 7.67mm and weighs 165 grams.
Vivo V21e 5G price in India (Rumored)
According to a tipster, the Vivo V21e 5G with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage will be priced at Rs 24,990 (~$337) in India. Currently, the Dimensity 800U powered V21 5G is available with a starting price of Rs 29,990 (~$404) in the country. The V21e 5G is expected to launch on June 24 in India.
The affordable Vivo Y12A has been launched in Singapore and Thailand. It is a new addition to Vivo’s Y12 family that includes Vivo Y12, Vivo Y12i, Vivo Y12s, and Vivo Y12s 2021. The Y12A that has gone official in the above-mentioned markets appears to be a rebadged version of the Y12s 2021, which debuted in Vietnam last month.
Vivo Y12A specifications and features
The Vivo Y12A features a 6.51-inch IPS LCD screen with a teardrop notch, which delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. For snapping selfies, it has a front camera of 8-megapixel.
The rear panel of the device has a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel auxiliary lens. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 10W charging and 5W reverse charging. For security, the device features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Vivo Y12A
The Snapdragon 439 chip and 3 GB of RAM power the device. For storage, it has a built-in storage of 32 GB and a microSD card slot. The other specs of the phone include dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a microUSB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Vivo Y12A pricing and availability
The Vivo Y12A is priced at 4,499 Baht (~$143) in Thailand, and it comes in two colors: green and blue.
The Mi 6 was announced in 2017 and is one of Xiaomi’s most popular Mi flagship phones. Last year, there were rumors that Xiaomi had plans to relaunch the phone with newer internals and a revamped design but unfortunately, that never happened. Today, Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi, revealed an interesting fact about the Mi 6.
The top executive took to Weibo to announce that there are 2.15 million current users of the Mi 6. That is a significant number of users for a phone that is more than 4 years old, most especially an Android one.
The Mi 6 launched with a 5.15-inch FHD LCD screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It had a Snapdragon 835 processor, up to 6GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of non-expandable storage. For its cameras, Xiaomi included two 12MP sensors – one served as the primary camera while the other was a telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. The front-facing camera was an 8MP sensor.
Under its glass (or ceramic) back, the Mi 6 packed a 3350mAh battery capacity with support for 18W fast charging. It didn’t have an official IP rating but it had a water-repellent coating. Xiaomi also didn’t include an audio jack but it had stereo speakers. It also had an IR blaster and NFC.
The Mi 6 launched in April 2017 with Android 7.1 Nougat and its last Android update was to Android 9 Pie.
Do you still use/own a Mi 6? Do let us know in the comment box below.
The Galaxy M32 is scheduled to launch on June 21 in India. The mid-range phone will be sold on Amazon and the promotional page has revealed some of its key specs. Now, a new leak has filled in the missing specs and also includes a price range.
We already know that the Galaxy M32 will have a 6.4-inch sAMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. The screen has a 90Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch that houses the front-facing camera. Samsung has settled for Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 for protection against scratches.
Indian leaker, Yogesh, revealed in a tweet that the phone will have an Helio G85 processor powering it. There will be up to 6GB of RAM available and up to 128GB of eMMC storage.
For its cameras, a 64MP main camera will be paired with an 8MP sensor (ultrawide) and two 2MP sensors. The camera is a downgrade considering its predecessor, the M31, has a 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP quad-camera setup. It also has a 32MP camera in front which has now been replaced by a 20MP sensor. While the front-facing camera might have better quality, we are pretty certain the 5MP depth and macro cameras of the M31 are better than the 2MP sensors they have been replaced with.
Users will be happy to know that the 6000mAh battery capacity from the Galaxy M31 has been carried over, though it still supports just 15W fast charging. With respect to price, the source says the device will start at under INR 15,000 (~$202). The Galaxy M32 should run Android 11 out of the box.
Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched a new tablet targeted at young children. The slate dubbed MatePad T 10 Kids Edition is a trimmed-down version of the MatePad T 10 which was launched a couple of months back in Japan. It equally shares the same processor with the MatePad T 10s.
The MatePad T 10 Kids Edition features a 9.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels. The display also has a pixel density of 156 ppi. The tablet is powered by a Hisilicon Kirin 710A chipset paired with 2GB of RAM and there is 16GB and 32GB storage options with a microSD slot for expansion.
The exterior and internal software design of the MatePad T 10 Kids Edition confirms that the tablet is indeed designed and programmed for kids. For one, the tablet’s exterior is covered with a brightly-colored anti-shock case made using food-grade silicone. Thus, it won’t cause any toxicity if a child decides to chew the silicone. The case is also removable, leaving you with a sleek plastic body.
Another addition is a useful kickstand that will make it easy to keep the tablet erect while watching a video. The kickstand also doubles as a handle for the slate. There is also a stylus pen attached to the case. The tablet also features a single 5MP camera at the back which supports 1080p video recording. The front of the display houses a 2MP selfie camera.
Crammed under the hood is a decent 5100mAH battery that charges via a 5W charger but the phone uses a USB-C port. For safety reasons, the tablet can’t be used while it is charging. This would ensure that kids do not stay close to electrical outlets too often. For connectivity, the MatePad T 10 Kids Edition comes with support for Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 5, GPS, and LTE.
The slate runs EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 but you’re surely not getting Google Mobile Services onboard this one. The tablet comes with several apps and features specifically designed for kids. There is a Kids Corner that provides different Time, Application, and Content Management features to keep the kids from accessing the wrong content. Huawei is also offering users a free 12-month subscription to Azoomee which offers a catalog of age-appropriate puzzles, games, and inspirational videos.
As for the price, the Huawei MatePad T 10 Kids Edition will retail for IDR 2,900,000 (~$200) in Indonesia. The tablet is already available for pre-order in the country. There is no word yet on when it will be available in other regions.
Nothing is the new electronics startup founded by Carl Pei, the former OnePlus co-founder who exited the company last year. Last month, it was announced that Nothing’s first product, a pair of earbuds dubbed the “ear (1)” will launch this month, but that will no longer be the case.
Carl Pei has taken to Twitter to announce that the ear (1) will no longer arrive this June as promised due to a few unfinished things. Due to this, the wireless earbuds will now arrive later this summer. There is no specific launch date but we expect it to be announced in late July or August.
Considering this is the company’s first product, it is understandable why there may be hiccups. Even older companies postpone product announcements, so this should not be seen as a sign of trouble for Nothing. At least, we have not heard anything to indicate that.
It has been reported that the Nothing ear (1) will differ from most of the earbuds on the market right now. As seen in the image above, the earbuds have a long stem connected to the head by a thinner piece. That sure is an unusual design. Regardless, the earbuds will have to stand out in more ways than just from the way they look. They should also offer competitive features and value for money in a space as competitive as the earbuds market.
Next week is an important one for Windows users as Microsoft has a major Windows-related announcement. Realme will also be bringing its Narzo 30 phones to India, while Xiaomi has a new smartwatch scheduled to launch. Here are the key announcements for the fourth week of June.
Mi 11 Lite 4G and Mi Watch Revolve Active – June 22
Xiaomi has a launch event scheduled for June 22 in India. The tech giant plans to launch its upper mid-range phone, the Mi 11 Lite as well as a new smartwatch, the Mi Watch Revolve Active.
Realme Narzo 30 5G
Realme Narzo 30 – June 24
Months after launching the Narzo 30A and the Narzo 30 Pro 5G, realme is ready to bring the Narzo 30 to India. The manufacturer has already confirmed that the phone will be available in 4G and 5G versions. Realme will also announce a 32-inch smart TV alongside the new phones.
Vivo also has a launch scheduled for June 24 in India. The manufacturer plans to announce the Vivo V21e 5G, a mid-range 5G phone on that day. Vivo already sells a 4G version of the device powered by the Snapdragon 720G processor for a little over $400, so expect this to cost a bit more.
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