OnePlus Nord CE is a more affordable Nord with a bigger battery and faster charging

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Jun 10, 2021

OnePlus has expanded its Nord line of smartphones with a new model dubbed the Nord CE. The new smartphone is a stripped-down version of the first Nord smartphone but also comes with a few upgrades and a more affordable price tag.

OnePlus Nord CE Design

The Nord CE doesn’t deviate so much from the OnePlus Nord in terms of its look but it does have some key differences. To start with, the punch hole is smaller as it is home to only one camera, and the rear camera housing is also shorter due to having fewer sensors. The Alert Slider is gone but the headphone jack is back, flanking the USB-C port on the left. OnePlus has managed to make the device slimmer at 7.9mm even with a bigger battery capacity and brags that it is its slimmest phone since the OnePlus 6T.

The design is finished with three different colorways – Blue Void which has a matte finish, a beautiful accenting, and is fingerprint resistant; Charcoal Ink which is practically black and has a glossy finish; and Silver Ray which boasts reflective properties that allow it to switch colors depending on the angle light rays hit it.

You can get a good look at the device in AR via this special webpage created by OnePlus.

OnePlus Nord CE Specs

The OnePlus Nord CE has a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a hole at the top left corner for the front-facing camera. The screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate but there is no mention of HDR10. Under the hood is the Snapdragon 750G processor and it is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

There are three cameras on the rear – a 64MP main sensor with an f/1.79 aperture and a 0.7 µm pixel size. There is also an 8MP f/2.25 ultrawide angle camera with a 119° field of view and electronic image stabilization. Last is a 2MP f/2.4 mono camera which OnePlus conveniently omits in the launch. There are a number of features built into the camera app such as AI Scene Detection, Night Mode, UltraShot HDR, and Portrait Mode.

The Nord CE has a 16MP front-facing camera with Face Unlock, an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and dual nano-SIM support

There is a 4500mAh battery inside the device, and with the new OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Plus, it charges from empty to 70% in 30 minutes. OnePlus ships the phone with OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 and it has features such as Dark Mode, AOD, and Zen Mode.

OnePlus is promising 3 years of security updates and 2 years of software updates which means it should get Android 12 and Android 13.

OnePlus Nord CE Price and Availability

The OnePlus Nord CE will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow before going on sale on June 16. Below are the prices for India and Europe:

6GB RAM + 128GB = ₹22,999
8GB RAM + 128GB = ₹24,999/€329/£299
12GB RAM + 256GB = ₹27,999/€399/£369

Do note that not all of the colors are available in the configuration above. The Silver Ray colorway is limited to the 12GB version (available starting June 23) and you can’t pick up the Blue Void color in the 6+128GB configuration. Charcoal Ink is available for all three configurations.

Those who pre-order the phone will get free gifts worth ₹2,699 which includes a Fanny Pack and product discount vouchers.

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vivo V15 starts receiving Android 11 (Funtouch OS 11) update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 10, 2021

In January of this year, vivo shared the Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update timeline for its smartphones in India. The company has been following this schedule since it was made official. Additionally, certain phones, which are not mentioned in the list are also being updated to the new software. That said, the latest device to get the update is vivo V15.

The vivo V15 launched in India in March 2019. The handset debuted with Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The device was later updated to Android 10-based Funtouch OS 10.

Now, according to a report by PiunikaWeb, the vivo V15 has started receiving Funtouch OS 11 (Android 11) update in India. The update is currently said to be in greyscale testing.

In other words, the second major system update for the smartphone is only available for a select few users in the country. It is being rolled out in batches and should reach every unit in the coming days.

As per the timeline, the vivo V15 is supposed to get the Android 11 update by the end of June. But for unknown reasons, the brand has released the update ahead of schedule.

Last but least, the Funtouch OS 11 should be the last major update for the vivo V15, as per vivo’s software update track record. However, the handset will likely receive maintenance updates for a while.

Xiaomi India celebrates selling Mi 11X units worth $41 million in 45 days of launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 10, 2021

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi launched the Mi 11X in India on April 23. That makes it 48 days today since the premium flagship smartphone was released. Apparently, the smartphone has been a major hit among fans as the company has come out to celebrate raking sales worth over Rs. 300 crores (about $41 million) since the series went on sale.

The Mi 11 series is made up of the Mi 11 and the Mi 11 Pro. The company didn’t reveal the number of units that were sold but since the Mi 11 is cheaper, we expect the company has sold more units of the 11 than the 11 Pro. The sales record is reminiscent of the record sales of the Mi 10i 5G. Earlier this year, the company announced that it sold Mi 10i 5G units valued at an estimated Rs. 400 crore ($54 million) in three weeks of launch.

The two models are 5G phones but utilize different camera sensors. While the Mi 11X is powered by a Snapdragon 870 processor, the Mi 11X Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset. Both models feature a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. The phone also comes with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, MEMC, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and Audio Zoom for video.

The Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro with a starting price of Rs. 29,999 (~$410) for the vanilla model are still up for grabs in India via Amazon.in, Mi.com, and Mi home stores. The decent price point and top-notch specs lineup may have contributed to the huge sales.

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US Homeowners bought way more smart devices during the pandemic – Survey

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 10, 2021

As with some other parts of the world, there has been a steep rise in the use of smart home appliances and devices in the fallout of the COVID 19 pandemic that forced a global lockdown in 2020. A recent survey on US households by multinational professional services firm Deloitte has shown that households had an average of 25 smart home devices being deployed during the pandemic. These connected devices provided a raft of services, including entertainment, health and fitness, security, education, and work, among others.

As governments and health authorities battled to stem the rising cases of the novel coronavirus in 2020, many people were forced to work from home for extended periods of 2020, even up till this year. This transformed most homes into an amalgam of several activities, including work and leisure. This led to the seeming explosion in smart and connected devices like laptops, TVs, gaming consoles, headphones, and an array of other gadgets. These smart gadgets helped to spice up the boredom of being locked indoors for several months for many people.

In his comments on the survey, Deloitte’s Vice Chairman Paul Silvergate said that the onset of the pandemic had propelled the tech industry tens of years into the future. It has changed how we interact with the fast-expanding collection of connected devices, ultimately helping consumers, healthcare providers, tech innovators, education professionals, and others to adapt, innovate and thrive in daily activities.

The Deloitte survey revealed that about 58% of the respondents were having a smart wearable device, 14% of which purchased the device during the pandemic. This indicates a rise in the use of fitness features in these smartwatches to gauge daily exercise and other fitness activities.

Although the optics of the survey shows a growing acceptance of smart devices, there is still a fraction of the respondents (more than 30%) who feel overwhelmed by these devices and their subscription regime. This could cause a marginal decline in the use of smart devices, although the decline could be swamped by the growing number of new users of smart gadgets.

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Realme GT Neo sales cross 500,000 units in China

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2021

Earlier today (10th June 2021), Realme officially announced that its latest GT Neo model of smartphone cross 500,000 units in sales. The device was first made available for sale back in April 2021.

The smartphone maker made the announcement on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. For those unaware, the smartphone was launched on March 31, with its first sale beginning in April. Notably, the first sale of the Realme GT Neo had the device cross the 100 million Yuan mark (15 million US Dollars) in just 10 seconds of its release. In other words, the handset clearly saw great success in the brand’s home market.

Talking about the device itself, the GT Neo sports a 6.43 inch FHD+ AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, and an under screen fingerprint scanner. On the front, it offers a screen to body ratio of 91.7 percent. It has a 16 megapixel punch hole selfie shooter while the rear camera module offers a Sony IMX682 64 megapixel main snapper, a 119 degree 8 megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2 megapixel macro sensor with a 4cm focal length.

Notably, this smartphone was the first to offer a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, which is paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack that supports up to 50W fast charging as well, and runs the latest Android 11 OS based Realme UI 2.0. Lastly, the pricing starts from 1,799 Yuan or roughly about 275 US Dollars and is available in multiple color variants, including black, silver, and aurora.

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Xiaomi granted a patent for an AR device with product evaluation capabilities

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Jun 10, 2021

Xiaomi has just been granted a new patent earlier this week. This new patent is related to AR (augmented reality) application, with the technology having product evaluation based capabilities.

As per an official listing on CNIPA, the Chinese tech giant was just granted a patent with the publication number being CN110264320B. The patent description can also be seen, which is for an “Information Display Method, Device and Storage Medium Based on Augmented Reality Equipment.” In simpler terms, the patent is for a new technology that is capable of displaying information based on augmented reality devices.

According to the patent, Xiaomi describes an AR device that displays evaluation based information of the targeted item in its field of view. This would let the device inform users of the supposed “pros and cons” of the items. If Xiaomi is actually working on such a system, it would expand the possible applications of augmented reality. While finer details aren’t specified, the patent does mention the basics of how this system will work.

The AR device will capture a targeted item through its camera module, after which, it will begin mapping the product and offer the users information based on the appearance of the item. So, we can expect this technology to be supplemented by object mapping systems that offer item identification capabilities to the device. Unfortunately, it is currently unknown if the company is actually working on such a system or covering all bases.

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Realme C25s hits Cambodia packing a 48MP main camera – better than the Indian model

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 10, 2021

Chinese tech giant Realme went official with the Realme C25s for the Indian market a few days back. The smartphone has now been unveiled in Cambodia, as it begins its global journey. It had earlier been launched in Malaysia and will go on sale there for the first time on June 12.

One would ordinarily expect that the Realme C25s will feature the same specs in all regions but that is not the case. There is a slight difference in the camera setup on the version announced in India and the model rolling out in other countries. Earlier on, when it was announced in Malaysia, a 48MP main camera was listed while the India launch saw a 13MP sensor onboard. The version that would be sold in Cambodia also features a 48MP sensor. This invariably means that only the India version will get the 13MP AI camera specification.

While this may leave some fans of the brand in India disappointed, it is not new. The Realme C25 which was announced in March followed the same pattern, packing a 13MP camera in India and the variant sold in other regions features a 48MP sensor.

Apart from this variation, both the Indian model and the C25s sold elsewhere are entirely similar. The models are powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. There are 64GB and 128GB storage options. The phone also packs a massive 6,000mAh battery that brings support for 18W fast charging through USB-C. Other features on board include Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual 4G VoLTE, a 3.5mm audio jack, and Wi-Fi 802.11ac.

Talking of the prices, the Realme C25s carries a starting price tag of $190 USD in Cambodia while in Malaysia, it will retail for MYR700 (~$170). The inferior main camera sensor on the Indian version is reflected in the price as it carries a cheaper Rs. 9,999 (~$137) price tag for the base variant.

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Facebook’s first smartwatch to launch next summer with Dual Cameras

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 10, 2021

A report back in February this year first carried by the Information alleged that social media giant Facebook was working on its first smartwatch with a focus on messaging and fitness. Further details of the Facebook smartwatch have now emerged showing the watch will feature a detachable display with two cameras for video recording, as well as a heart rate monitor.

Facebook smartwatch Source: TheVerge — Facebook smartwatch (Artist’s impression) Source: TheVerge

The detachable display will enable users to take photos and record videos that could be assessed or shared with different apps. The design philosophy of the new watch is to enable users to carry out activities like recording videos and several other tasks that their smartphones can do. The Facebook smartwatch project is uncharted territory for the social media giant and could offer several opportunities and setbacks. The company seeks to leverage the expanding market of smart wearables by throwing its hat into the fray.

Privacy concerns are a critical component of the development of smart wearable devices. These smartwatches generate tons of data relating to the user’s daily activities across a broad spectrum. Hence Facebook will have to firm up its processes to assure potential users of the device, of utmost respect for their privacy.

Facebook seems interested in building more consumer-focused hardware to challenge the dominant mobile phone platform creators, Apple and Google. However, it is known that Facebook is collaborating with various companies on further expanding the scope of the revolutionary camera system. If it could be attached to other things like a backpack, then the versatility of this device will be further established.

Inside sources also indicated that the device could be made to function independently of a smartphone, as talks have continued with wireless carriers in the US. The device has also been mentioned as a possible connected device for a VR headset.

Although Facebook has not provided official information on the possible release of its first smartwatch, it could be out by the summer of 2022, according to the source. The price and the expected quantity to be produced for the Facebook smartwatch are still under wraps.

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Upcoming Apple Beats Studio Buds surfaces in Taiwan’s Regulatory Database

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2021

We already know that Apple is working on a new Beats Studio Buds that is set to launch soon. The truly wireless earbuds had surfaced on the FCC database back in May 2021, and now, new images of the hearables have been spotted on a regulatory database in Taiwan.

The upcoming earphones were spotted on Taiwan’s NCC (National Communications Commission) by MacRumors. While images of the earbuds have already surfaced online, the images on the regulatory database offers a closer look at the device. The earphones feature a stemless in ear TWS design. This makes it distinct from other wireless hearables offering from Beats, and even the Apple AirPods.

Furthermore, the Studio Buds arrives with silicone tips, which the company is likely expected to ship with multiple size options to ensure a better fit for its customers. The earbuds are paired with a charging case as well that sports the company’s brand logo. Looking at the images on the Taiwanese website, we can see an individual bud being placed next to a scale to measure its size.

Notably, the images also reveal that the new Beats Studio Buds supports a USB Type C port for charging, as a charging cable can also be seen in the database. This marks a shift in design, since the Powerbeats Pro that launched previously supported Apple’s Lightning port similar to the AirPods. In other words, future products from the company might also be making this shift. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding these earbuds.

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Honor 50 Pro’s AnTuTu listing spotted with key specifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 10, 2021

Last week, the Honor 50 Pro that has a model number of RNA-AN00/TN00 was seen at the Geekbench benchmarking platform. Ahead of the June 16 launch date, the Honor 50 Pro has appeared on the AnTuTu benchmarking site with some of its key specs.

The Snapdragon 778G-powered Honor 50 Pro has scored 525,904 points at AnTuTu. This score is a total of the CPU, GPU, UX, and memory tests in which it scored 159,545, 157,046, 84,097, and 125,216 points, respectively.

The listing further reveals that its display supports a 2676 x 1236 pixels resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It appears that the handset could be featuring the same 6.72-inch AMOLED display with a pill-shaped cutout, which was made available on the Honor V40 5G. Hence, it may sport a dual selfie camera system.

The Snapdragon 778G SoC will be accompanied by 8 GB of LPDDR4. It has 256 GB of UFS 2.x storage and runs on Android 11 OS. The benchmarking platform claims that it has a 100-megapixel camera, which indicates that it could the 108-megapixel camera phone that had recently in a leaked shot (shown below).

There is no word on the battery capacity of the Honor 50 Pro. However, its 3C listing has revealed that it may ship with a 100W charger. The other details of the phone are under wraps.

Past reports have revealed that the Honor 50 may sport a 50-megapixel main camera and it may carry support for 66W rapid charging. Probably, it could be powered by the same Snapdragon 778G chip. The Honor 50 Pro+ is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, but it is not clear whether it will break cover on June 16.

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vivo Y1s, Y12s India price hiked by ₹500, vivo Y1s also gets a new variant

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 10, 2021

Chinese handset maker vivo launched the vivo Y1s and the vivo Y12s budget smartphones in India in November 2020 and January 2021 respectively. Months after their release, instead of getting a price cut, the devices have received a price hike as well as a new variant in the country.

vivo Y1s Olive Black Featured — vivo Y1s

The vivo Y1s is the cheaper of the two handsets. The phone debuted in a single 2GB + 32GB variant priced at ₹7,990. Now, seven months after its release, the company has increased the price of the device by ₹500. Additionally, it also gets a new 3GB + 32GB model.

Hence, the vivo Y1s 2GB + 32 currently retails for ₹8,490 in India. Whereas, the latest 3GB + 32GB variant costs ₹9,490.

On the other hand, the vivo Y12s also comes in a sole 3GB + 32GB version. The device phone went official earlier this year for ₹9,990.

vivo Y12s Glacier Blue Featured — vivo Y12s

As a result of the ₹500 price hike, the handset now sells for ₹10,490 in India. Also, unlike the former phone, the company did not introduce a new variant for this.

The new price tags of these two vivo budget smartphones are already live across online and offline retailers in India. Therefore, customers who were planning to buy any of these devices will have to spend ₹500 extra.

Global Smartphone market shipped 650 million units in H1 2021: Report

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2021

The global smartphone shipments are expected to reach 650 million units in the first half of this year, with the first and second quarter likely registering double digit growth year on year.

According to a DigiTimes report, the overall shipments for handsets in 2021 will rise by 6.4 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 1.32 billion units. Furthermore, the market leaders for the first half of 2021 will include Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, in the top 5 spots. These tech giants are expected to have seen ‘robust’ growth in the first half, with Xiaomi in particular nearly doubling its shipments year on year.

The report further added that it is projected that the 5G smartphone shipments will reach around 500 to 520 million units in 2021. This would mark a significant surge of about 70 to 80 percent over last year. Notably, the Cupertino based vendor, Apple, is expected to lead this segment of the market. On the other hand, the foldable handset segment is also expected to reach 18 to 20 million units this year.

While South Korea’s Samsung is projected to hold the top spot in this category, its market share in this segment is expected to fall below 40 percent this year. Keep in mind, this is just a market projection at the moment. However, it does offer an interesting look at how the smartphone market is recovering post the Coronavirus pandemic that caused the industry to slow down back in 2020.

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Giveaway: Win A Oneplus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition

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Shine Wong

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Jun 10, 2021

Gizmochina along with Giztop is conducting Oneplus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition smartwatch as a giveaway gift to a lucky reader. As always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win these amazing gifts.

How to enter this giveaway? Just follow this step:

First, watch this review video, and subscribe to Gizmochina’s Youtube channel.

The winner will be posted on Gizmochina’s Twitter, so please follow us on Twitter, so that you don’t miss the winner announcement.

Terms & Conditions:

1. The giveaway is an international giveaway.
2. We are not responsible for lost shipments.
3. We are not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur.
4. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway.
5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway ends. We will contact the winner by email, if the winner doesn’t reply to the email in a week, the winner is deemed to have given up the prize automatically.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

Giveaway: Win A Oneplus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition

Samsung Galaxy M32 specs leaked, features Helio G85 SoC, 6000mAh battery, and more

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2021

Samsung has been working on a new M series smartphone for a while now. The device in question is the Galaxy M32, which recently received FCC certification. Now, a new report has revealed the specifications of the upcoming device.

According to a 91Mobiles report, a well known tipster, Ishan Agarwal, has just shared the specifications of the Galaxy M32 ahead of the device’s official launch. Ishan added that the Galaxy M32 will sport a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED panel, with an FHD+ resolution and an Infinity U display. Furthermore, the handset will apparently measure in at 160 x 74 x 9mm and weigh 196 grams.

Under the hood, the device runs on a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, which is based on a 12nm process. This processor will be paired with a Mali G52 GPU. For memory, the Galaxy M32 will arrive in two configurations, namely 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage or 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB. The device will run on Android 11 OS with the South Korean tech giant’s One UI skin.

Talking about the cameras, the Galaxy M32 will sport a quad camera setup with a 48 megapixel primary camera (F1.8), 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens (F2.2), 5 megapixel macro shooter (F2.2), and a 5 megapixel depth sensor (F2.4). On the front, the selfie camera is a 20 megapixel sensor (F2.2). The device will be powered by a large 6,000mAh battery that would likely support fast charging as well. Lastly, the Galaxy M32 will be available in Black and Blue color variants. Keep in mind, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned for more updates.

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Smartphones with 4nm Qualcomm SM8450 will not debut in H2 2021, says Redmi’s Wang Teng Thomas

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 10, 2021

Last week, popular leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) tweeted an image containing the specs of an upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile SoC built on a 4nm fabrication process. This chip is said to go official as SM8450, however, its marketing name is a mystery for now. A few days later, we now have information regarding the availability of smartphones featuring this chipset.

TSMC is rumored to manufacture the forthcoming Qualcomm SM8450 4nm chip. The chipset is expected to enter production from Q3 2021.

Despite that, we may not see a smartphone powered by the successor of Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the second half of 2021. This piece of information comes directly from Wang Teng Thomas. For those unware, this person is the Product Director at Xiaomi’s Redmi brand.

Xiaomi was the first OEM to launch a device (Mi 11) with the Snapdragon 888 SoC. The handset was unveiled at the end of December 2020. But it was widely available starting Q1 2021.

Hence, we could witness a similar situation this year. Anyway, it’s not known which company will bring the Qualcomm SM8450 SoC to the market first. But we should learn about it in the coming months.

This means any high-end Android smartphones releasing in the second half of 2021 like the rumored next-gen Xiaomi Mi MIX, vivo X70 series, and OnePlus 9T will mostly continue to use Snapdragon 888.

Apple orders for iPhone 13 camera parts could surpass entire Android market: Report

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2021

With the Apple iPhone 13 series expected to arrive with major camera upgrades, the suppliers have been facing increased pressure to provide the company with key lens components.

According to a DigiTimes report, the Cupertino based giant has apparently sent a notice to Taiwan based suppliers of VCM (voice coil motor) to increase their capacity by 30 to 40 percent in order to meet the demand for the upcoming iPhone lineup. This, in turn, implies that orders from the company could surpass the demand from the entire Android market this year, as per sources. On the other hand, this is also implies that the iPhone maker is focusing on the camera department for its upcoming flagship series.

The sources also added that the iPhone 13 series are expected to have upgrades in camera modules and 3D sensors for Face ID. This means that Apple has to increase the use of VCMs, which would have the company ask its component suppliers to raise their capacities by 30 to 40 percent in order to meet demands. Furthermore, these orders are also expected to begin surging soon as early as next month.

Meanwhile, the VCM orders from the Android market has reduced, with the US sanctions against Huawei being one of the reasons. With each passing year, Apple iPhones have required more VCM components, which are involved in camera lens focus function, since the company has been increasing the number and quality of its sensors. The iPhone 13 lineup is expected to be announced in the fall of this year.

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Realme Book live shots leaked, likely to debut with Realme Pad on June 15

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 10, 2021

Yesterday, Realme Europe and India CEO Madhav Sheth teased the arrival of the company’s first laptop. Now, a fresh report by Android Authority has revealed that this device will be called the Realme Book. The publication also shared the live shots of the device.

Realme Book leaked images

Right of the bat, the Realme Book sports a MacBook-inspired design as it features a sleek chassis with a silver paintjob. The publication has revealed that the device has an aluminum build with a Realme branding on the lid. The underside of the device seems to feature dual speaker grilles, which indicates it will offer stereo output.

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Image(s) source: Android Authority

The publication claims that the USP of the Realme Book is its 3:2 aspect ratio supporting display, which is flanked with slim bezels. The connectivity ports of the Realme Book are not visible in any of the images shared by the publication. However, it claims that it has a USB-C port, which may support charging. The Realme notebook is also expected to arrive in different configurations.

Realme Pad

Apart from the Realme Book, the company is also working on a new tablet. Yesterday, Realme CMO Francis Wang ran a poll to let fans decide between Realme Pad and Realme Tab as the name for the company’s first tablet. The below-shown shot shared by the publication suggests that the device will break cover as the Realme Pad. It revealed that the tablet has a metal construction, a squarish design, and one or two cameras on the back.

The Realme Book and Realme Pad are expected to be announced during the Realme GT 5G global launch event, held on June 15. Both devices are expected to hit the market with competitive price tags.

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Xiaomi’s new smartwatch with Qi wireless charging could be in works

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 10, 2021

Xiaomi offers several smartwatch options for buyers in China. All the Mi watches available so far can be charged using a magnetic dock charging. Fresh information reveals that the company could be working on a new smartwatch that carries support for wireless charging.

The below-shown photo shared by Digital Chat Station appears to a screengrab of a recent developer version of MIUI. The Chinese text on the top reads “Wireless reverse charging” and then it shows a watch placed on the back of Mi smartphone.

The text below it reads, “please place devices that support Qi wireless charging (mobile phones, wearable devices, etc) on the center of the back of the phone.” Next, it has a toggle that lets the phone to stop reverse wireless charging battery when its battery drops to a certain percentage. The Chinese text below it translates to “Wireless reverse charging will stop charging when the phone’s power reaches 60 percent.

Xiaomi announced the Snapdragon Wear 3100 powered Mi Watch in November 2019 as the company’s first smartwatch. A stripped version of this watch was launched as Mi Watch Color in China in January. The Mi Watch Revolve in other markets including India. is a rebranded version of the MI Watch Color. Probably, the upcoming smartwatch will arrive as the successor to the Mi Watch from 2019.

In related news, a new kids-focused smartwatch named MITu Children’s Learning Watch 5X has received Bluetooth SIG certification. The listing reveals that its model number is MTSB14XUN, and it supports Bluetooth 4.2. It further reveals that the MITu Mi Kids Smartwatch 5X moniker is also associated with the same device. It will be replacing the MiTu Kids Watch 4X from last year.

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Redmi Note 10 series sold over million units in just 9 days after going on sale

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Jeet

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Jun 10, 2021

The Redmi Note series from Xiaomi has been one of the most popular from the Chinese brand and that continues with the newly launched Redmi Note 10 lineup as well, which went on sale on 1st June.

Now, the brand has revealed that it has managed to sell over 1 million units of the Redmi Note 10 series smartphones in just nine days after the device went on sale in China. In the first hour of the sale, the volume exceeded 500,000 units, said the company. It also added that the Redmi Note 10 Pro became the sales champion on JD.com.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro in China which comes with support for 5G connectivity. The Redmi Note 10 features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC.

On the other hand, the Pro variant features a 6.6-inch LCD panel with Full HD+ screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset.

As for the camera department, the base model has a dual-camera setup on the back with a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the other hand, the Pro model features a 64MP (wide) + 8MP (120-degree ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup. On the front side, the Redmi Note 10 Pro has a 16MP snapper while the standard model has an 8MP snapper.

Both the smartphones are running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with MIUI 12.5 custom user interface on top. The phones are powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

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Xiaomi CEO reportedly visited Great Wall Motor after carmaker denied partnership for its EV

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Sean

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Jun 10, 2021

Lei Jun, the CEO and Founder of Xiaomi has apparently recently visited the Great Wall Motor’s Research and Development Center in China. The news arrives after the company was previously rumored to be working with the automobile maker for its car project.

The senior official of the Chinese tech giant was spotted at the Great Wall Motor’s R&D center earlier this week on June 8. However, neither Xiaomi nor Great Wall Motors has revealed the reason for the CEO’s visit. While the smartphone maker had initially denied any reports regarding its rumored car project, the company later announced its 10 year plan that will have it enter the automobile industry with 10 billion US Dollars as an investment, at the end of March 2021.

As per previous reports, Xiaomi had been negotiating with Great Wall Motors in order to use its factories to build its own electric smart cars. Although, the latter had denied reports of it working with the former for its car project. On the other hand, the brand was even rumored to have been in talks with certain other China based car manufacturers as well.

So, it is still unclear if the company will actually be working with Great Wall Motors for its self branded vehicles. But, the recent visit from the CEO in the R&D center in China does imply that discussions or negotiations are still underway. Unfortunately, this is all the information we have at the moment, so stay tuned for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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