OPPO A16K, OPPO A55 get essential certifications ahead of launch

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Updated Sep 14, 2021

The OPPO A series is the company’s most affordable smartphone lineup. These devices don’t offer value-for-money features like the similarly priced products from Xiaomi group as well as realme. However, still they are quite popular. According to findings, the next phones in the lineup will be OPPO A16K and OPPO A55.

The upcoming OPPO A16K and OPPO A55 have been certified by three different agencies, namely BIS, NBTC, and EEC. Their certifications suggest that they could be launched in India, Southeast Asia, and India.

Going by the brandings, the OPPO A16K with model number CPH2349 should be the cheaper of the two. On the other hand, the OPPO A55 sporting model number CPH2325 is expected to be the 4G variant of the OPPO A55 5G from earlier this year.

The certifications don’t reveal anything about these handsets, except that they are limited to 4G connectivity. Fortunately, these phones are also listed in the Camera FV-5 database. Hence, we know some of their camera specs.

Being budget smartphones, the forthcoming OPPO A series devices don’t house impressive cameras. The OPPO A16K and the OPPO A55 may come with 2MP and 4MP front-facing cameras respectively. Lastly, the latter handset might feature a 13MP primary sensor.

Apart from the above-mentioned specifics, we know nothing about these soon-to-be-launched OPPO A series smartphones. But we expect to learn more about them before their official announcement in the coming days.

Apple, Google face scrutiny in South Korea over in-app payment rules

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Updated Sep 6, 2021

Google and Apple are facing scrutiny in South Korea over their in app payment rules. Both companies were criticized by the government in South Korea, which is considering a ban on their payment rules that could also potentially shake up their dominance in the industry.

According to a TechCrunch report, the Cupertino based and search engine giant are facing trouble in South Korea due to their established rules for how third party apps in their app stores charge for services. In the country, parliamentary committee passed a bill earlier this month to prevent both firms from charging software developer’s commissions on in app purchases. As of right now, this bill is the first of its kind in the world.

Furthermore, the final vote for this planned ban on Google and Apple payment rules by all members of the National Assembly, which was expected to be held in a plenary session on the same day, has been delayed at the moment. Media reports stated that the plenary session was postponed to August 30. If the new bill is adopted, South Korea will become the first nation that banned the global tech firms from charging third party developers on in app payments.

The bill has been called the “Anti-Google law” and was approved by the legislation and judiciary committee of the National Assembly to revise the Telecommunication Business Act. In a statement, Apple said that “the proposed Telecommunications Business Act will put users who purchase digital goods from other sources at risk of fraud, undermine their privacy protections, make it difficult to manage their purchases, and features like ‘Ask to Buy’ and Parental Controls will become less effective. We believe user trust in App Store purchases will decrease as a result of this proposal—leading to fewer opportunities for the over 482,000 registered developers in Korea who have earned more than KRW8.55 trillion to date with Apple.”

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 gets a 10% discount on Giztop[Coupon Inside]

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Aug 30, 2021

Lenovo’s powerful Android tablet – Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is now on sale via Giztop. The retailer is offering a limited-time discount of 10% on the high-end tablet. To grab the discount, use coupon code – SM004 on the checkout page. However, it is currently available only in the Silver colour option and 6GB RAM + 128GB Internal storage variant.

It is an exceptional deal for global fans who can now order it without going into the hassle of import and customs. Gizbot will ship it around the globe at the preferred address without any additional charge. So, hurry up to get the discount as it may get out of stock soon.

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It carries outstanding specifications including an 11.5-inch OLED display having 2.5K resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming. It is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC coupled with an Octa-Core processor and Adreno 650 GPU. The tablet is solely available in 128GB UFS 3.1 storage and 6GB LPDDR5 RAM variant.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 houses dual-rear cameras consisting of a 13MP autofocus camera and a 5MP 120-degree ultra-wide sensor. There are a couple of sensors on the front side consisting of an 8MP fixed focus primary sensor and an 8MP IR camera. Both the rear and the front sensors are capable enough to offer detailed photos and video calling features.

A massive 8600 mAh battery offers great backup for day to day usage. Further, it is bundled with 20W fast charging for easy refuelling. However, to enhance the overall visual and sound experience, Lenovo added four JBL speakers, and support for Dolby Atmos. It runs with full glory and features of Android 11 OS.

It is an interesting offer for users who are looking to buy a powerful tablet. Head over to Giztop to get a 10% discount.

Related: Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021 Core Edition launched, with 11th Gen Intel i5 and NVIDIA MX450 GPU

Itel smartphone teaser leak reveals large battery, waterdrop display, and more

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Aug 30, 2021

Itel has already launched a few budget smartphones in India earlier this year. Now, the company is apparently gearing up for the launch of a new smartphone, which would feature a large battery and a waterdrop notch on the display.

According to a 91Mobiles report, industry sources have found a yet to be released teaser of this new handset from the Chinese smartphone maker. This teaser showcases a smartphone with a big battery and its outline, which reveals its waterdrop notch on the front. As per the report, this smartphone will house the biggest battery compared to any other device released by the company so far.

Furthermore, the sources also revealed that apart from the waterdrop notch, the handset will also offer a curved edge design as well. This new model will reportedly be a part of the brand’s Vision series of budget smartphones. Unfortunately, finer details like specifications and pricing of the device is unknown as of right now. Although, the sources did state that the affordable phone will arrive with an 8 megapixel dual rear cameras along with a 5 megapixel front facing shooter.

At the moment, the chipset of this device is currently unknown, but for memory, it will apparently house 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Similarly, other specifications include a fingerprint sensor and face unlock along with support for Android 11 OS out of the box. The company had recently launched the Itel A48 in India earlier this month, so we can expect to hear more about this device soon.

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TV prices may finally come down before the end of 2021

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 30, 2021

TV prices are going up since the beginning of 2021. This is due to the prolonged global shortage of LCD panels. This trend is now said to change in H2 2021. It will be due to the rising competition among the TV OEMs.

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The price of LCD panels has been increasing for more than a year. As a result, televisions got expensive starting in early 2021. Thankfully, we can finally expect the price to go down as per a report by Omdia.

According to the research firm, the price of LCD TV panels has started declining from Q3 2021. This trend is forecasted to continue in the second half of 2021.

The dip in panel price will be driven by the competition among the television manufacturers, the widening gap in profitability between Chinese and South Korean television manufacturers, and strong bargaining power. Since the supply chain has now become hard to predict, OEMs need competitive strategies to make use of the situation.

If all goes well, companies will stop hiking the price of their TVs. As of now, all we can do is hope for the best. The results will probably start appearing in the last quarter of 2021.

What are your thoughts on the current TV market? Did you postpone your purchase due to the increase in prices? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Huawei patents futuristic Mate series phone with a rollable display

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Aug 30, 2021

Huawei has just patent another smartphone that features a rollable display. We had previously reported on a possible future Mate phone with an Arc display and what appeared to be a Mate X Rollable a couple of weeks ago. Now, a new patent reveals another futuristic Mate model with a rollable display and a triple camera setup.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese tech giant has patent a new device that sports a wrap around display that cover the front side and most of the rear panel as well. But its most highlighting aspect is that this display can be pulled out from one side on the front, which extends the display to a small tablet size. When extended, the display is extended from the right side of the handset, while the display on the rear rolls towards the front.

Notably, Ts Designer even offers us a 3D concept render of this device and its rollable display in action on his YouTube channel. Looking at this video, we can observe the device in three modes. One is where the device resembles the Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha in its compact form, while the other two is when its screen is rolled out. In one of the positions, the screen is enlarged by 35 percent or only extended to half of its total capacity, while the other has it completely rolled out, reaching a size 70 percent larger than its compact position.

In other words, a 6.5 inch display can reach a size of up to 11 inch to achieve a tablet format. This is basically the size offered by modern day foldable smartphones. Furthermore, it is also quite a practical design and could very well a Mate series of phone that launches sometime in the future. The lack of a hinge and folding mechanism could also ensure no creases being formed on the surface of the display as well. The front side may even house an in display camera technology, while the rear offers a triple camera setup. Keep in mind that this is still a patent and it is unknown if the company is actually working on such a product.

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Honor officially opens its new Global Headquarters in Shenzhen, China

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Aug 30, 2021

Honor has just officially announced that it has opened its global headquarters in Shenzhen, China. The company shared the news earlier today (30th August 2021) as various centers for R&D also move in to the new location.

The brand made the announcement on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, which also shared images of the new global headquarters. Furthermore, the Chinese smartphone maker also stated that the new site will house high quality hardware facilities, along with sophisticated laboratory equipment and a diverse office atmosphere that would help the company and its team grow. As of right now, the research and developments centers from regions like Beijing, Xi’an, Nanjing, and others have moved to the new location as well.

The company added that the brand new atmosphere will also enable Honor to offer the ultimate product experience to its customers through technological innovation. For those unaware, the headquarters is located in the Futian District in Shenzhen and has a total size of 350,000 square meters and a total area of 39,000 square meters. Notably, it is also just 12 kilometers away from the headquarters of Huawei, its former parent company.

Back in November 2020, the company had sold Honor to ensure its survival and since then the brand has operated independently from Huawei. Now, the opening of a new global headquarters marks an important step towards its efforts to grow further in its home country and even the overseas market as well.

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Galaxy Z Flip3, Z Fold3 are the first Samsung phones to come with ‘Battery Protect’ feature

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 30, 2021

All smartphones use lithium-ion batteries. It’s a known fact that these batteries degrade over time when they are charged up to 100% regularly. Hence, OEMs offer software solutions to slow the degradation. Samsung only used to offer such a feature on its tablets. With the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip3 and the Galaxy Z Fold3, this feature has now made its way to its smartphones as well.

The Device Care application on the Samsung Galaxy products is responsible for battery, storage, memory, security, and mobile data usage-related settings. This app is equivalent to the MIUI Security application on the Xiaomi group devices.

Under the Battery section, the app has a feature called Protect Battery on the Galaxy Tab series of tablets. Turning this on will limit the charging to 85%. It can help in extending the battery life over the years.

As per SamMobile, this ‘Protect Battery’ feature is now also available on the new Galaxy Z Flip3 and the Galaxy Z Fold3. They are the first smartphones from Samsung to come with this feature.

At present, it is not known whether this feature will be made available for other Galaxy smartphones. Because it did not get added on the Galaxy S21 series with the latest so-called One UI 3.1.1 update. Hopefully, Samsung brings ‘Protect Battery’ to its phones as most other OEMs offer a similar feature on their handsets.

Having said that, 2hat are your thoughts on this battery degradation solution? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Xiaomi applies for Dinosaur graphic trademark, could be the Redmi K50 mascot

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Aug 30, 2021

Xiaomi has recently applied for a new graphic trademark for what appears to be a Dinosaur. This trademark could be the new mascot for the upcoming Redmi K50 series of smartphones.

For those unaware, the company had previously unveiled the Redmi K20 series, which had a mascot dubbed the “Big Devil” dinosaur. Now, it appears that the company might be bringing back the dinosaur mascot again for the upcoming K50 lineup as well. According to a MyDrivers report, the Chinese tech giant has just applied for a new graphic trademark, which is for a small dinosaur. The trademark has an international classification and is expected to be used for smartphones and related accessories as well, like smartphones cases and more.

Notably, the new little dinosaur logo that the company has trademarked is different from the two mascots that it has used for the Redmi K series of smartphones in the past. While the K20 and K30 lineup arrived with a dinosaur and dragon mascot respectively, the K40 series did not follow this tradition. But it might be revived for the K50’s launch and could even serve as the exclusive logo for the new lineup.

While the company has yet to officially reveal details regarding the new K50 series, we had recently reported on new tips for leaksters on Weibo, which revealed certain details of the Redmi K50. As per the tipster, the Redmi K50 series will launch in two variants, with one featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, while the other will sport the next gen Snapdragon 898 processor.

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Realme hikes prices of multiple smartphone models in India

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Aug 30, 2021

Starting from today (30th August 2021), Realme has officially raised the prices for a dozen smartphone models in India. The price hike arrives as other brands also raise their offerings’ price tags in the region due to component shortages.

The news was first shared by known tipster Abhishek Yadav on Twitter. In the Twitter thread, he shared the new prices of a number of smartphones along with the total rise in cost as well. The list of smartphones includes multiple C series of smartphones along with the Realme 8 lineup. Taking a look at the C series pricing first:

C11 – 2021 model with 2+32GB now costs ₹7,299 ($100), price hike of ₹300
C11 – 2021 model with 4+64GB now costs ₹8,799 ($120), price hike of ₹300
C21 – 3+32GB now costs ₹8,999 ($123), price hike of ₹500
C21 – 4+64GB now costs ₹9,999 ($136), price hike of ₹500
C25s – G85 4+64GB now costs ₹10,999 ($150), price hike of ₹500
C25s – G85 4+128GB now costs ₹11999 ($164), price hike of ₹500

Arriving at the Realme 8 lineup, the 4G variant with 6+128GB is now priced at ₹16,999 ($232), marking increase of ₹1,000. This hike in price is consistent with the entire lineup as the 4G variant with 8+128GB also now costs ₹17,999 ($245). Its 5G variant with 4+64GB now goes for ₹15,499 ($211) . Similarly, the 5G variant with 4+128GB and 8+128GB models now cost ₹16,499 ($225) and ₹18,499 ($252) respectively as well.

Notably, this isn’t the first time the brand hiked the pricing in India. For those unaware, the rise of prices arrives due to a shortage of components or rise in costs of certain parts. Other brands like Redmi, Micromax, Samsung and others, have also raised the prices of their smartphone offerings due to this ongoing issue.

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Ulefone Armor 12 5G flexes its muscles in an Official Video

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 30, 2021

Just a refresher, the Ulefone Armor 15 5G has been up for pre-sales since August 23. The company has claimed that the response for the device is overwhelming, especially for its antibacterial silver ion, dual HiFi speaker function which attracted more eyeballs. Now, the company has posted an official unboxing video giving a lot more insight into the whole package.

Must See: Ulefone Armor 12 5G rugged phone with Dimensity 700 SoC on pre-sale for $199.99

The video, posted on Ulefone Official YouTube Channel highlights the major selling points of the device including the chipset, battery, and the Hi-Fi Dual Speaker for an immersive sound experience. If interested, do check the official intro video above to better guess its outstanding features and specifications. Here’s the official unboxing video

Ulefone Armor 12 5G: Specification

You might have got it by now, the Ulefone Armor 12 5G is the world’s first antibacterial dual 5G rugged phone. It is powered by Dimensity 700 octa-core chipset, paired with 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM storage, and supports a much advanced Dual 5G Hyperfast network. Keeping the lights on of the device is a 5180mAh battery that supports 15W wireless charging.

Coming to other features, the device boasts a large 6.52-inch waterdrop screen. At its rear features a brilliant quad-camera setup led by a pixel-intense 48MP sensor. It runs on the latest stable Android 11 Operating System which we can expect to get at least one major upgrade and jump to the upcoming Android 12. Apart from the above specs, the device is equipped with a dual HiFi speaker which when combined with the large 6.52inch screen could deliver you a pleasing multimedia experience.

What could be the USP of the device is the presence of Silver ion antibacterial coating claimed to eliminate bacteria up to 99.9%. This could be useful especially in this challenging era where pathogens have created havoc all around the globe. Furthermore, the device itself is rated IP68/69K for waterproof and drop resistance.

In the paper, the Armor 12 5G looks like a promising device satisfying the necessary conditions an ideal phone should possess such as power, reliability, futuristic, slim but durable and offers decent multimedia experience. That being said, if you would like to know more, you may visit Ulefone Official Website.

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Alleged realme Note series might soon take on the Redmi Note series

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 30, 2021

Xiaomi is popular for its Redmi Note series of budget smartphones worldwide. These devices offer a good set of features at an affordable price. The realme number series phones have been their prime competitor for the past few years. Looks like this may change as realme might soon debut the realme Note series.

The sister brand of OPPO and OnePlus is gearing up to launch its next batch of budget smartphones with realme 9 and realme narzo 50 brandings. As per multiple reports, there will be more models in the lineup than ever before. Looks like the company is mimicking Xiaomi’s approach.

In addition to these handsets, the brand may also introduce the realme Note 9 series consisting of realme Note 9 and realme Note 9 Prime. These two devices are listed in the import database. Apart from their names, we know nothing about these phones. It’s not sure if these products are even real.

However, it is worth noting that a couple of days back, four realme 9 series handsets were also spotted in the same database, namely realme 9, realme 9 Pro, realme 9 Prime, and realme 9A. Hence, the realme Note series could probably exist.

Also, realme has confirmed to add two more models to the already existing realme 8 series. One of them is the recently leaked realme 8i and the other one is realme 8s. The brand will be soon launching the realme narzo 50A and realme narzo 50i too.

All the brandings of the upcoming realme budget smartphones are identical to that of products from Xiaomi. This clearly suggests that the fastest growing smartphone brand wants to compete even more fiercely with its archnemesis.

Nubia teases Red Magic 6S Pro, will sport aerospace level heat management tech

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Sean

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Aug 30, 2021

Earlier today (30th August 2021), Nubia shared a new teaser for its upcoming Red Magic 6S Pro gaming smartphone. In the new teaser, the company showcases the device’s advanced heat dissipation system that will help keep thermals in checkThe Chinese smartphone maker shared the teaser on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. In the social media post, the brand shared two image posters that highlighted two key components of its thermal management system. The first was aerospace level heat dissipation black technology, which is basically a unique aviation grade aluminum that is used in a surface of up to 18,000 square millimeters inside the handset that helps reduce the CPU’s core temperature by 16 degrees Celsius and even reduce the temperature of the smartphone’s body as well.

Furthermore, the second major component of the thermal management system includes its built in turbo cooling fan. This fan spins with a speed of up to 20,000 RPM. Although, since it is powered by a brushless motor, the company assures that the maximum noise levels from this fan would only be 28 decibels. Previously, Nubia had also revealed that its latest smartphone will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC along with 165Hz refresh rate. Notably, the device is set to be unveiled on 6th September 2021, so stay tuned for more updates.

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New OnePlus phone receives BIS certification, could be OnePlus 9 RT

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 30, 2021

A new OnePlus smartphone with model number MT2111 model number has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The BIS listing (via) has no information on the specs of the device. The OnePlus 9 RT flagship is rumored to debut in India in October. Hence, it is likely that the MT2111 OnePlus handset could be the upcoming OnePlus 9 RT smartphone.

OnePlus is also speculated to launch some Nord branded phones with modest specs. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to known whether the MT2111 smartphone is the OnePlus 9 RT or a Nord series device.

OnePlus 9 RT specifications

Recent reports have revealed that the OnePlus 9 RT will be an updated version of the OnePlus 9R flagship phone that debuted earlier this year. The 9 RT is expected to feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that will offer a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will come integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 870 chipset is present under the hood of the OnePlus 9 RT. It has 8 GB / 12 G of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

The OnePlus 9 RT will come with a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear camera setup will include a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, a 16-megapixel secondary lens, and a 2-megapixel camera. Contradictory reports suggest that it will continue to sport a quad camera system. Lastly, the device will come equipped with OxygenOS 12 UI-based Android 11 OS.

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Realme Narzo 50i India launch tipped, variants and color options leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 30, 2021

Last week, 91mobiles shared a leaked render of the upcoming Realme Narzo 50A smartphone. A new tweet by reliable tipster Mukul Sharma (aka. stufflistings) reveals that the company will be soon announcing another Narzo 50 series phone called the Narzo 50i in India. The tipster has revealed that the variants and color options of the Narzo 50i.

The tipster further revealed that the Narzo 50i will be arriving in India soon in variants like 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The company revealed that the smartphone will be available in two colors such as Mint Green and Carbon Black. The other details of the smartphone are under wraps.

As far as the Realme Narzo 50A smartphone is concerned, its leaked renders revealed that it will be sporting a waterdrop notch screen. Its uniquely designed rear shell has a triple camera unit with an LED flash and a fingerprint scanner.

The bottom edge of the device features a 3.5mm audio jack, a ai, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power key. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the specs of the device.

Last year, Realme announced the Narzo 20 series of smartphones in September in India. Hence, it is likely that the Narzo 50 series of smartphones may debut as early as next month in India and some other markets.

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Lenovo K13 powered by Unisoc SC9863A SoC and 2GB RAM launched in Russia

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Aug 30, 2021

Lenovo has launched a new entry-level smartphone in its K-series of smartphones in Russia. The phone, dubbed Lenovo K13, is a step back from the K12 smartphone launched last year, in terms of specifications.

The smartphone features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display that offers HD+ screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a regular 60Hz refresh rate. There’s also a waterdrop notch on top of the display that houses a 5-megapixel selfie snapper.

On the backside, the device features a dual-camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There’s also a fingerprint sensor mounted on the back panel for added security.

Under the hood, the Lenovo K13 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset which has an octa-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz. The device comes packed with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

It also comes with a microSD card slot for further expanding the storage capacity. In comparison, the K12 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC, packing 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

There’s a usual set of connectivity options, including 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The phone runs the Android operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.

The Lenovo K12 is available for purchase in Russia in just one color — Blue. It carries an affordable price tag of RUB7,777 which roughly converts to $106.

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Google Pixel 6 series smartphones reportedly launching on September 13

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Aug 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Google unveiled its flagship Pixel series smartphones — Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which will come with a revamped design and its own Tensor chipset. However, the company has not yet announced the launch date for these smartphones.

While the official launch date still remains unknown, a new report claims that Google could launch the Pixel 6 series smartphones on 13th September. That’s a day before Apple is expected to make the iPhone 13 series phones official.

The company has already confirmed that the upcoming Pixel 6 lineup will be made available for purchase this fall. Recently, Google discontinued its Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G smartphones that were launched last year.

So far, Google has revealed some key details about the smartphones even though the full specifications sheet hasn’t been shared. The Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display offering a 90Hz refresh rate while the Pro model has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display offering a 120Hz refresh rate.

The standard model features a dual-camera setup on the back while the Pixel 6 Pro has a triple-camera setup — a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 4x telephoto lens. This time, the photography performance could top the charts given that the chipset is said to be focused on photo output and use artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The highlight of the Pixel 6 series remains its processor as they will come powered by Google’s own chipset — Tensor, which is made especially for Pixel devices. Apart from on-device AI and ML capability, the chip is also claimed to have significant improvement in translation, captioning, and dictation. The chipset is likely to be an unreleased Samsung Exynos 9855 SoC.

There are lots of smartphone launch events planned around mid-September. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is expected to get launched on 8th September and then Google is said to be set to launch the Pixel 6 lineup on 13th September. Just a day after that, Apple is likely to launch its iPhone 13 series smartphones. However, none of these launch events have been officially confirmed by the respective companies, but we expect an official announcement from the firms in the coming days.

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Vivo X70 series launch date confirmed for China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 30, 2021

Vivo has confirmed today that it will be announcing the Vivo X70 series of smartphones in China at 7:30 PM (local time) on Sept. 9. It can be said based on recent reports that the series will include three smartphones such as the Vivo X70, Vivo X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+. The Chinese manufacturer has shared some images of the Pro+ to reveal its design.

The official renders show that the Vivo X70 Pro+ will be available in black and orange color variants. Like the predecessor X60 Pro+, the orange edition of the successor model seems to be equipped with a leather back.

At the front, it features a punch-hole display with curved edges. Coming back to the renders, a quad-camera setup featuring a periscope zoom lens can be seen on the rear shell of the device. The quad cameras are assisted by a triple-LED flash unit and laser autofocus. A black-colored vacant portion can be seen on the right side of the quad-camera system.

Vivo X70, X70 Pro & X70 Pro+ launching on September 9, 2021 in China. 😍#Vivo .@Vivo_India .@vivo_europe .@Vivo_Phil pic.twitter.com/pRyBw2HeDz

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) August 30, 2021

Reports have revealed that it features a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Google Play Console listing of the phone has revealed that the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. Past reports have revealed that it may come with other specs like 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of internal storage, and 65W fast charging.

Reports surrounding the Vivo X70 and X70 Pro smartphones have revealed that these phones will come equipped with specs like a 6.56-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 1080, and 44W fast charging. The global editions of the X70 and X70 Pro are likely to be fueled by the Dimensity 1200 chipset. The X70 series is expected to impress in the photography department as it will be arriving with the company’s self-developed Vivo V1 ISP.

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Apple iPhone 13 series expected to officially launch on September 14

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Aug 30, 2021

Last year, Apple launched the iPhone 12 series smartphones a bit later than its usual timeline because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the Cupertino-based technology giant is expected to stick to its schedule for the iPhone 13 series.

While the company has not yet announced the launch date for the next generation of the Apple iPhone series, rumors indicate that the devices could be launched in the third week of September. But a new report now claims that Apple is set to launch the iPhone 13 series smartphones on 14th September.

If that is indeed true, then the Tim Cook-led company could soon announce its launch event, probably in the next few days. Along with the next-generation iPhone, the company will also be launching the Apple Watch Series 7 models at the same event.

The report further adds that after getting announced on 14th September, the smartphone will be available for purchase from 24th September. This time, Apple will be selling four models at the same time — iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max.

A recent report claimed that Apple is likely to increase the price of the upcoming iPhone 13 series models due to the price hike in components. Recently, TSMC confirmed that it will be increasing its pricing by up to 20 percent. However, the majority of the reports indicate that the pricing of the iPhone 13 models is likely to be the same as the iPhone 12 models.

Foxconn, one of the largest suppliers and contract manufacturers for Apple, has reportedly started fast-track recruitment for 200,000 members and is aiming to fill the vacancy by the end of September 2021. Notably, the large facility can house as many as 350,000 assembly line workers and produce up to 500,000 smartphones a day.

The Apple iPhone 13 lineup is expected to come with a slightly smaller notch and a 120Hz refresh rate in the Pro variants. It is also being reiterated that the company will also be offering a 1TB internal storage model this time.

It is also claimed to have support for mmWave 5G for countries outside of the United States. The phones are said to come with space-saving internal circuitry, which should allow the company to offer a larger battery inside the device.

The new iPhones will come with support for 25W fast charging technology, a slight upgrade from the current 22W charging. It is also expected to come with a LiDAR scanner. The upcoming flagship smartphone series from Apple will come with notable hardware upgrades. It points out to a faster and more power-efficient A15 Bionic chipset manufactured using TSMC’s 5nm+ process.

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Aug 30, 2021

Apple is gearing up to launch its next-generation iPhone 13 series smartphones next month but even before the official launch takes place, details related to the next year’s iPhone 14 series have been making rounds.

It is speculated that the Apple iPhone 14 lineup could come powered by the 3nm chipset manufactured by TSMC. However, the latest report indicates that may not be the case as the Taiwan-based manufacturer is facing delays.

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The report claims that TSMC has confirmed that its 3nm process, known as N3, has been delayed for mass-production by about 3-4 months. This means that the iPhone 14 lineup will miss the chipset (possibly named Apple A16 Bionic) manufactured using the 3nm process and instead will pack a processor made using the N4 process.

Previously, it was reported that Apple has already placed orders for the 4nm chip with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and is set to go into production in the fourth quarter of this year.

Not only that, the Cupertino-based tech giant has already booked the majority of TSMC’s capacity for the production of 3nm chips over chip giant Intel. The 3nm chips are likely to go into production in the second half of next year and were expected to be powering the next-generation iPhone 14 series phones.

Similarly, Samsung is also reportedly facing production issues related to the 3nm chip and thus, its flagship smartphones getting launched next year could also come packed with the 4nm chipset and same will be the fate of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 898 given that the company is reliant on TSMC and Samsung for manufacturing.

Apple is all set to launch the iPhone 13 series smartphones in the market, possibly in the third week of September but the company has not yet revealed the launch date. All four models in the lineup — iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max are expected to come powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset manufactured using 5nm+ process by TSMC.

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