OxygenOS 11.2.7.7 for OnePlus 9 Pro adds toggle to manually enable/disable HDR video recording

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Jun 8, 2021

Last week, OnePlus re-released Android 12 Developer Preview builds for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro after fixing them. Within a few days, the company is rolling out a new stable update for these handsets in the form of OxygenOS 11.2.7.7.

OnePlus 9 Pro Morning Mist Featured 07 — OnePlus 9 Pro

Despite releasing in the second week of June, the latest system update for the OnePlus 9 series does not bring the June 2021 security patches. Instead, it arrives with improvements, fixes, and a minor new feature.

According to the official changelog, the new OxygenOS stable update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro reduces power consumption in specific scenarios and improves shooting as well as recording experience. It also brings fixes for known issues and improved stability.

Last but not least, the update also adds a new toggle in the camera app to enable or disable HDR video recording on OnePlus 9 Pro. This feature was previously automated.

Just like any other OTA system update, this one is also being seeded out in batches worldwide with the following build numbers.

OnePlus 9
- - IN: 11.2.7.7.LE25DA
  - EU: 11.2.7.7.LE25BA
  - NA: 11.2.7.7.LE25AA
OnePlus 9 Pro
- IN: 11.2.7.7.LE15DA
- EU: 11.2.7.7.LE15BA
- NA: 11.2.7.7.LE15AA

OnePlus 9, 9 Pro OxygenOS 11.2.7.7 Official Changelog

System
- Reduced power consumption in specific scenarios
- Fixed known issues and improved stability
Camera
- Newly added HDR toggle to support manual settings（Path: Menu options in the upper right corner of the screen-Dynamic video) (9 Pro-specific)
- Improved the shooting and recording experience

Deal: Get Baseus Wireless Anti-Theft Smart tracker for $10

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Jun 8, 2021

Baseus Wireless Smart Tracker which generally retails at $13 is now available for a discounted price of $9.99 only at AliExpress.

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Baseus Wireless Smart Tracker at $9.99 @AliExpress

Baseus Wireless Smart Tracker

Key Features:

Intelligent Lanyard Anti-Loss Elves
Thin and delicate – can be easily slipped into your wallet or purse or tied to your bag
Connect with Baseus Smart App – You can easily monitor your items in real-time
Reverse Call Function – Press the button twice to call and find your smartphone
Disconnection Alarm – when the device is outside the safe distance from your smartphone
Two-way alarm function
Single Key search function
Can also be used as a real-time baby monitor
Comes with 180 days replaceable battery

Generally retailing for $13, you can now buy Baseus Wireless Smart Tracker for $9.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this deal is applicable to the white, pink, and blue color variant of the smart tracker. This is an authentic Baseus product, sold by their official store. So place your order asap.

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Details of Dimensity 1200-powered OnePlus phone leaks, and it runs OxygenOS

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 8, 2021

OnePlus was supposed to launch a phone powered by a MediaTek processor last year but that never happened. Now, a new leak has revealed the specs of a new OnePlus phone in development that is powered by MediaTek’s top-of-the-line chip – the Dimensity 1200. And it seems this device is for the global market.

The unnamed OnePlus phone is reported to have a punch hole in the top left corner of the screen for the front-facing camera. It also has a high screen-to-body ratio.

According to Digital Chat Station, the source who revealed the details, the phone has a camera housing similar to that of the OnePlus 9 Pro. However, instead of a second camera at the bottom right, there is an LED flash. The primary camera is revealed to be the Sony IMX766, the sensor the OnePlus 9 Pro uses for its 50MP ultrawide angle camera.

The rest of the specs are unknown but he adds that the device runs OxygenOS which can be inferred to mean this OnePlus phone is getting a global release since OnePlus phones sold in China, beginning with the OnePlus 9 series launched this year, run ColorOS. However, we can’t rule out the possibility of the existence of a Chinese variant.

With respect to price, the source says that the Dimensity 1200-powered OnePlus phone fits into the ¥2000 price range which converts to about ~$312. We expect it to cost a bit more in other markets but should still fall in the $400 category.

There is still a lot we do not know about this device and when it will launch, but we will let you know once we have more details.

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Nokia 1 Plus receives Android 11 Go Edition update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 8, 2021

HMD Global launched the Nokia 1 Plus entry-level smartphone in early 2019. The handset debuted with Android 9.0 Pie Go Edition. It was later updated to Android 10 Go Edition last year. Now, two years after its debut, the device has started receiving Android 11 Go Edition.

Smartphones with 2GB or less RAM run Android Go Edition. This version of Google’s operating system is designed for devices with low-end hardware. Hence, the Nokia 1 Plus was released with this version of Android.

That said, according to a Nokia Phones Community post (via PiunikaWeb), HMD Global has started rolling out the second major system update in the form of Android 11 Go Edition for the Nokia 1 Plus. The update is being rolled out in batches and it is currently live in the following regions.

Albania
Argentina
Bahrain
Bolivia (Tigo)
Bulgaria (Mtel, vivacom, Telenor)
Chile (Entel, Movistar, Claro, WOM)
Colombia (Claro, Movistar)
Costa Rica (Claro)
Ecuador (Movistar)
Egypt
El Salvador Claro, (Tigo)
Greece
Guatemala Claro, (Tigo)
Honduras Claro, (Tigo)
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Macedonia (Cosmofon, Vip MKD)
Moldova (Moldcell)
Montenegro (Telenor, Mtel)
Morocco
Nicaragua (Claro, Tigo)
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Poland (Plus, PLAY)
Portugal
Qatar
Romania (Digi RO)
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Serbia (Telenor SRB, MTS, Vip mobile)
Spain
Tunisia
UAE
Uruguay

As per the official announcement post, 100% of Nokia 1 Plus units should have received the Android 11 Go Edition in the above-listed region by June 5. If you have got the update, then do let us know in the comment sedition below.

As far as users in other regions are concerned, they should also get the update in the coming days.

EarFun Free 2 Review: Great budget earbuds with aptX decoding

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Paco Zheng

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Jun 8, 2021

EarFun has launched their new earbuds, the EarFun Free 2. The Free earbuds lineup has been one of the best-selling headphone series from the brand. Now updated to the second generation, let’s take a look at what’s new on the EarFun Free 2.

As usual, let’s start with the exterior. Unlike its predecessor, the Free 2 is taller and lighter. It’s also easier to open the box with one hand than the previous generation. The indicator on the front can be used to check the remaining power.

The top has the embossed logo, and the rear features the pairing button and the Type-C charging port. Like its predecessor, the EarFun Free 2 has wireless charging. The opening lid has a nice damping feel and the lid shows no signs of loosening. The frosted material is also not easily scratched in your pocket. For a basic headset, this workmanship is quite good.

While the changes to the earbud case are quite significant, the changes to the earbuds are very minor. The Free 2 earbuds are still snail-shaped, similar to the design of Samsung’s Buds series. When wearing it, you need to rotate it in the cochlea to hold it in place. Because the weight is more concentrated, it won’t easily fall off when worn firmly.

Although it does not have active noise cancellation. But when you play music, the noise is well shielded. Its earbuds are operated through the touch area on the logo. By touching it, you can play or pause music, switch to the previous or next song and even control volume. The earbud’s dustproof net is designed with care, it looks like a lemon cross-section, and has a kind of young and energetic feel, which I really like.

Although it is only a basic earbud, EarFun Free 2 still has a few features for good sound quality. It supports the Qualcomm aptX encoding protocol. So it can improve the sound quality performance and the latency is not bad either. Games that do not require high audio latency have acceptable performance.

I’m sure you’ve noticed that the EarFun Free 2 is a bit bigger compared to other earbuds. This is because it has a 50mAh battery tucked inside. You may think this capacity is very small, but the battery life of general TWS earbuds is just over 5 hours, while Free 2 can play music continuously for 7 hours. That’s enough time for you to watch two movies. And with the charging case, you get up to 30 hours of battery life. In the TWS earbuds segment, this kind of battery life is pretty good.

To conclude, the EarFun Free 2 has upgraded the audio decoding protocol to aptX, added an hour of battery life, and made the charging case lighter than the previous generation, while other advantages have been retained, such as wireless charging, which is rare in the low price segment. You can get these earbuds for just $49 on Amazon.

I think the EarFun Free 2 is best suited for those who don’t need too many features and just want a normal TWS to listen to songs.

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 8, 2021

After series of teasers and pre-launch listings, Chinese tech giant Vivo has now launched the Vivo Y53s 5G in China. The Y53s is the latest offering in the highly popular and best-selling Y series. Its major highlight is the 5G connectivity it brings to the affordable smartphone.

Talking of the specifications, the Vivo Y53s 5G is equipped with a 6.58-inch LCD screen with a waterdrop notch at the top which houses the front camera. The display comes with support for a 90Hz refresh rate.

The Y53s 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor paired with 8GB of RAM. There is a sole 128GB storage option. The Snapdragon 480 was announced in January this year as the successor of the Snapdragon 460. It is an 8nm octa-core processor equipped with a Kryo 460 CPU and Adreno 619 GPU which bring improvements in efficiency and power management over its predecessor. The Snapdragon X51 5G modem integrated with the chip brings SA and NSA dual-mode 5G support as well as support for sub-6Ghz and mmWave networks.

In terms of the camera setup, the Vivo Y53s features a dual-camera setup at the rear comprised of a 64MP main shooter. At the front, there is an 8MP shooter under the waterdrop notch for selfies. The phone supports face recognition and equally packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded with the power button.

The phone is kept on by a massive 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging over a USB-C port. The phone also arrives with the good old 3.4mm audio jack.

As for the price the Vivo Y53s 5G is priced at 1,699 yuan (~$265). For a premium 5G smartphone with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, this is a decent price. The device is presently up for pre-orders in China via Jingdong (JD.com). It is available in three colors: iridescent, sea salt, and starry night.

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June 2021 Google Pixel Feature Drop brings Astrophotography Videos, Locked Folder, Call Actions on Google Assistant, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 8, 2021

Google is rolling out a new Pixel Feature Drop update for its Pixel range of smartphones. For those unaware, the search giant is known for introducing new features for its phones every three months via Pixel Feature Drop releases. The latest update for June brings some interesting additions.

The June 2021 Pixel Feature Drop update is being seeded out for the following Google Pixel smartphones.

Although the entire Pixel range (except the end of support devices) is receiving the update, some features on not available on certain devices. That said, let’s take a look at these new features one by one.

Astrophotography Videos

As the name suggests, users of Pixel 4 and later devices will be now able to record videos while clicking pictures in astrophotography mode. Users can try waiting longer (longer exposure) to click a shot to get more stars in their video.

Heads-up

This feature is part of the Digital Wellbeing app. It will periodically alert users to look up from their handset’s screen while walking. It was previously only available for a select few users.

Locked Folder

This feature was first announced at Google I/O 2021. It will let users save their select photos and videos in Google Photos to a different called ‘Locked Folder’. These media files are hidden locally on the user’s phone and are protected by biometrics. They don’t show up in any other part of the Google Photos app.

Car Crash Detection

Car Crash Detection is part of the Personal Safety app and is not available on Pixel 3a/3a XL. It automatically alerts emergency services when a car crash is detected. This feature was previously only available in the US, the UK, and Australia, But now, it’s rolling out to users in Spain, Ireland, and Singapore.

Call Screen

Call Screen helps users in avoiding spam calls. This feature is now being rolled out in Japan. It was previously only available in the US and Canada.

Recorder

The Google Recorder app is one of the best recorder applications on any platform. The new update brings support for transcription in more English dialects, namely Singaporean, Australian, Irish and British English.

Pride Wallpapers and Sounds

Since June is Pride month, Google is celebrating by adding new Pride-themed wallpapers and sounds.

Call Actions on Google Assistant

Users of Pixel 4 and above can now ask Google Assistant to accept or reject calls.

Gboard Smart Replies

Gboard can now smartly suggest phone number, email address, and URL in clipboard for replies.

All the above-mentioned new features will be rolled out to eligible Google Pixel smartphones via respective app updates from the Google Play Store in the coming weeks.

Apple is reportedly in talks with China’s BYD to supply batteries for its electric car

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 8, 2021

Inside sources have indicated that US tech powerhouse Apple may be planning on a partnership with Chinese firms CATL and BYD to supply batteries for its planned electric vehicle. The sources say that talks have already begun between the three companies, although it is believed that no concrete agreements have been reached yet. The news further shows that Apple is indeed moving ahead in its plans for an Apple-produced electric vehicle.

Apple will likely settle for lithium iron phosphate batteries, which are cheaper to produce due to their composition. Apple has put in some prerequisites for potential battery supplies for its vehicle. The companies must have manufacturing capacity in the United States, although CATL is yet to have any manufacturing plant in the US. It is a major supplier to some heavy hitters in the industry, including Tesla. Amidst the growing tensions between Washington and Beijing, CATL is reluctant to set up shop in the US, as it fears it may be caught in the political crossfire. In addition, the inside source also indicated that cost considerations might also prevent CATL from manufacturing from the US.

CATL is a global leader in automotive battery production, while BYD is the world’s fourth-largest automotive battery maker. Apple may also discuss with other battery manufacturers before it decides on the preferred supplier of batteries for its EV.

Apple hopes to meet its target date of producing its self-driving passenger vehicle, and the company may also have its designs for a battery for its vehicles. This could mean that a potential partnership with any battery maker is for the possible production of an Apple-designed battery.

The global auto market is fast evolving with a major shift towards electric vehicles even by many traditional automakers. The demand for important components like automotive batteries is fast-growing and current manufacturers like CATL and BYD are expanding their capacity to meet this demand.

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RedMagic 6 series to launch in Indonesia in July 2021

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2021

The Red Magic 6 series is set to launch in Indonesia next month. The company has just announced that its latest flagship lineup will be available in the region starting in July 2021.

Talking about the upcoming lineup, the Red Magic 6 and 6 Pro will sport a 6.8 inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. The screen also offers a 165Hz high refresh rate as well along with a 500Hz single finger touch sampling rate and a 360Hz multi touch sampling rate. On the front, the display offers a 91.28 percent screen to body ratio and full DCI-P3 color gamut. Under the hood, the series is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. This is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

Other notable features include the 300Hz Dual Pro Shoulder Triggers on both devices alongside the Game Boost Switch button and Game Space 3.01. Both devices will be powered by a large 5,050mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging. One of the primary differences between the base and Pro variant is the rear panel design, with the latter featuring an aero grade heat dissipation ice blade design, built with high thermal conductive aviation aluminum alloy materials.

Unfortunately, the company has yet to officially reveal the pricing of both smartphones as of right now. Although, it has been revealed both devices will arrive in a single configuration, namely 12GB of RAM paired with 128GB of storage for the base variant and 16GB of RAM + 256GB storage variant for the Pro version. The former will arrive in a single Elipse Black color, while the latter will be available in a Moon Silver color. The company will launch the devices through offline and online channels.

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Flagship killer Realme GT likely to be priced at €499 ($607) in Europe

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2021

Earlier today (8th June 2021), a retail listing revealed the pricing of the 12GB variant of the Realme GT. Now, we have received some information regarding the European pricing of the various configurations of the company’s latest flagship killer.

Looking at the spec sheet above, we can observe that the upcoming high-end device from Realme will likely start from 499 Euros (or roughly 607 US Dollars). This is for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version. The higher-end 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant will apparently be priced for 549 Euros (roughly 670 US Dollars), which is in line with the listing that had surfaced. On the other hand, the top-end 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant will reportedly go for 649 Euros (roughly 790 US Dollars).

Notably, the listing also offered us a look at the specs of the European version of Realme GT, which features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. This would also make the device the cheapest smartphone with the flagship Snapdragon processor in the region. Other notable features include a large 4,500mAh battery pack that supports up to 65W fast charging and a 64-megapixel triple camera module on the rear.

The smartphone maker is expected to officially announce the device in Europe on June 15, so stay tuned for more as we will be covering the launch event.

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Microsoft patents Logo shaped under display camera tech for Surface devices

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2021

A new patent from Microsoft has revealed a new Surface device that will feature four under display camera sensors, with the company’s logo being displayed when these cameras are not in use thanks to their alignment.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the American tech giant had opened a vacancy for a ‘Principal Android Camera System Architect / Engineer for Surface Development’ back in October 2021. This is indicative of the company’s aim of improving the camera capabilities of its devices. In the same month, the brand had also filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) regarding this ‘Logo Camera’ design for a Surface device. The four cameras in question will be positioned similar to the logo design with each camera having its own color filter.

These four sensors will be placed under the display of the device and are intended for “mobile computing device, such as a Microsoft Surface device.” Furthermore, the cameras can display a color icon when the sensor is not in use to display the company’s logo on the front. So, the device will display the logo by default and switch to the camera when the shutter is activated. This quad camera module is set up in a 2 x 2 array and will enable Microsoft to make the product slimmer since multiple sensors would be comprised of thinner modules.

The camera will be capable of offering high resolution shots and high pixel density by optimizing each sensor for one particular color. In other words, one sensor will be solely for Blue, while another will be used for Green, Red, and Yellow. Unfortunately, the patent doesn’t reveal what kind of device the logo camera will be housed in, but the Surface lineup includes laptops, 2 in 1 PCs, and even Android tablets. For those interested, LetsGoDigital’s in house designed Giuseppe Spinelli has even offered a number of product renders that feature this unique camera system.

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Oppo applies for OCAR trademark, amid rumors of its car project

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2021

Oppo has just applied for a new trademark registration for “OCAR”. This application recently surfaced and arrives amid rumors of the company planning on building its own cars.

According to an ITHome report, the Chinese tech giant recently applied for the registration of the “OCAR” trademark, which is classified under a scientific instrument by the international classification, and the current trademark status is awaiting examination. While the trademark application itself doesn’t reveal any information or offer any finer details, we had previously reported on the company apparently aiming at building and launching its own cars in the future.

This would have the company’s CEO and Founder, Tony Chen, apparently leading the project. The company has also been rumored to be investigating resources, hiring talents from within the industry, and has overall been testing the viability of the project. So, this registration for the OCAR trademark might be in some manner related to the brand’s automobile related project.

Keep in mind, this is just speculation as of right now so take it with a pinch of salt. It is also unknown if the company is actually planning on building its own cars or just offer self driving related technologies and other such products. Although, if the news is true, Oppo would join the likes of Huawei, Xiaomi, and other smartphone brands that have recently shown interest in the automobile industry.

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Xiaomi celebrates the opening of over 1000 Mi Stores globally

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 8, 2021

Xiaomi has rolled out the drums to celebrate the opening of over 1000 Xiaomi Stores in the global turf. This is coming despite the challenge posed by COVID 19 on brick and mortar stores and the growing competition in the smartphone market.

For the avoidance of doubt, these stats don’t include Mi Stores in India and China. In September last year, Xiaomi announced the opening of a record 3000th Mi Store in India alone. While in China, it announced in April this year, that 5000 Mi Home stores have been opened so far in its home country.

The opening of 1000 Xiaomi Stores in the global market is a milestone that is a reflection of the brand’s global expansion strategy. This feat took the company five years to achieve, as it opened the first store in Singapore in 2016. A good number of these new stores are located in Western and Central Europe where Xiaomi is pushing to attract Huawei’s customers since the Chinese tech leader has been crippled by the US ban and to expand the brand to new frontiers. The quality of its products as well as their affordability have played well in Xiaomi’s favor.

Xiaomi is also holding a 1000 Xiaomi Store event both offline and online to mark the momentous occasion. The event will see fans of the brand receive exclusive gifts and get discounts on several products. The Chinese brand will kick off the celebrations with a promotional event online as well as offline sales on Xiaomi Stores in the different regions that make up its global market. Some of the exclusive gifts on offer during these events will be branded with the new Xiaomi logo and a “Thank You” inscription in different languages.

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MIUI 13 is coming soon, suggests latest MIUI Cleaner beta

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 8, 2021

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12 in late April. It has been over a year, however, the company is yet to announce the next major iteration of its mobile operating system. Instead, the Chinese tech giant has been delivering the MIUI 12.5 incremental update for eligible devices worldwide. But now, it looks like Xiaomi may finally unveil MIUI 13 in the coming days.

On May 26, Xiaomi released a beta version (V21.05.26.beta) of the MIUI Cleaner app (via PiunikaWeb). The changelog for this version of the application is rather strange.

Although the latest version of MIUI is currently MIUI 12.5, the changelog mentions that the company has added support for MIUI 13 floating windows. This clearly suggests that MIUI 13 is indeed in development.

As Xiaomi has now started updating its system apps for MIUI 13 compatibility, there’s a high chance for the next-gen MIUI to go official very soon. A rumor from early May tipped that MIUI 13 could be announced in June. The same report also revealed certain popular older devices which won’t be getting the update.

Even if Xiaomi unveils MIUI 13 by the end of this month, don’t expect your device to be updated right away. As usual, we expect the company to release weekly beta builds, followed by stable builds in China and other regions.

As of now, there’s no information regarding the new features in MIUI 13. Above all, Xiaomi is yet to officially confirm the release of the next major MIUI release.

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Samsung develops OLED ‘skin’ display wearable device with fitness tracking

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2021

Samsung has just developed a futuristic flexible display technology that can be used as a wearable. This device can act as a fitness tracker, replacing the bulky smartwatches and other smart bands.

According to the company’s official Newsroom, researchers at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) have just developed a stretchable OLED display that users can put on their wrists. This device would offer fitness tracking features to the user. It even features an integrated PPG heart rate sensor, which the South Korean tech giant calls the “stretchable electronic skin form factor.” The SAIT researchers have tested the device by having it attached to the inner wrist near the radial artery.

In the tests, it was found that the movement of the wrists did not deteriorate the display. Furthermore, it was also found that the stretchable display remained reliable with skin elongation of up to 30 percent during the tests. The sensors and the OLED panel were also durable enough to continue working stably even after 1,000 stretches. SAIT researchers managed to “modify the composition and structure of elastomer, a polymer compound with high elasticity and resilience and used existing semiconductor manufacturing processes to apply it to the substrates of stretchable OLED displays and optical blood-flow sensors.”

The smartphone maker claims that this is a first for the industry and added that the patch will feel like a part of the user’s skin. Additionally, it would even measure biometric data while sleeping or exercising. Principal researcher Youngjun Yun added that “The technology can also be expanded to use in wearable healthcare products for adults, children, and infants, as well as patients with certain diseases.” Unfortunately, this futuristic device is still in the early stages of development and the company has yet to announce when it might launch commercially.

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OPPO A16 Geekbench listing reveals Helio G35 and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 8, 2021

Recent reports have that OPPO is working on an affordable A-series phone called the OPPO A16, which is expected to replace the OPPO A15 from last year. The company could be internally testing the performance of the A16 as it has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site.

The OPPO phone with CPH2269 model number has been previously spotted at certification platforms like BIS (India), IMDA (Singapore), EE (Europe), TKDN (Indonesia), SIRIM (Malaysia), NBTC (Thailand), and the FCC (U.S.). Among these, only the FCC listing revealed some of its key specs, whereas some of the other certifications confirmed that it will be launching with the OPPO A16 moniker.

The Geekbench listing (via) of the OPPO A16 revealed that it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chip, which is mentioned as MT6765G. The listing further states that it has 4 GB of RAM, and it boots to Android 11 OS. It scored 177 and 950 points in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, respectively.

The FCC listing of the phone revealed that the handset could be housing a 4,980mAh rated battery and it will come with ColorOS 11.1 UI. On the connectivity front, it will offer features like 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. It is also expected to feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Ever improving Smartphone cameras force Nikon to shift its production out of Japan

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Sean

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Jun 8, 2021

Nikon Corp is set to end the production of camera bodies in Japan by the end of this year, as per officials. The news arrives as the company is seeing a decline in sales caused by the improving capabilities of smartphones in photography.

The camera making giant will be transferring production from its plant in Miyagi Prefecture, which is a part of its new structural reform. Its camera body production will then shift from its sole domestic camera production site to a major factory in Thailand. As per a company official, “The quality level of our products can be sustained even if they are made overseas.”

For those unaware, Nikon has been leading the camera industry since the launch of its first camera back in 1948. But since then, the company has been struggling due to intensifying competition in recent years. Especially with the entry of smartphones that have played a major role in the decline of the digital camera market, with improvements in smartphone camera technology shortening the gap in performance with digital cameras.

The company added that it will maintain employment at the factory by continuing the production of certain camera components and distributing the works to growth sectors such as health care and sensors. Similarly, the camera maker is also planning on shutting down two factories in Yamagata and Fukushima prefectures as well, which are responsible for the processing of removable lens parts for digital cameras.

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Realme GT 5G launch date for Europe confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 8, 2021

The Realme GT 5G, which debuted in China in March is Realme’s first and only flagship phone to feature the Snapdragon 888 chip so far. For the past few days, the company has been teasing the global launch of the phone. Now, it has officially confirmed that the Realme GT 5G will break cover on June 15 at UTC+1 1 PM in Europe.

The global launch of the Realme GT 5G will be live-streamed across Realme’s social channels like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. It was reported earlier today that the Realme GT 5G was found listed accidentally on the company’s official website. The listing revealed that the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage version of the phone in Racing Yellow color is priced at 549 euros (~$670) in Europe.

While the listing is no longer accessible now, it had mentioned that the Realme GT 5G will be shipping to markets like Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Portugal. Hence, it is not clear which other European countries will be receiving the handset.

Realme GT 5G specifications

The Realme GT 5G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chip, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W charging. It has a 16-megapixel front camera and its rear panel has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Realme GT 5G is also expected to launch at some point this month in India. In addition, the company is also planning to launch a camera-focused Realme GT series phone in July.

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Here’s the official list of Apple devices eligible for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jun 8, 2021

Yesterday, Apple kickstarted its annual developer conference called WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) for the year 2021. At the opening keynote, the Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled the latest version of its operating systems, namely iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey. Here, in this article, let’s take a look at the list of devices that are eligible for the new update.

iOS 15 Eligible/Supported Devices

The list of supported devices for iOS 15 remains identical to last year. This means the 6-year-old iPhone 6S series and the 5-year-old iPhone SE are also eligible for the update. That said, here’s the entire list of supported iPhones and iPods.

iPhones

iPod Touch

iPod Touch 7th Generation

iPadOS 15 Eligible/Supported Devices

Just like the iPhones, all the iPads that are currently running iPadOS 14 are eligible for iPadOS 15. That means even the 7-year-old iPad Air 2nd Generation will be getting the update. With that being said, take a look at the full list of iPadOS 15 supported iPads.

iPad Pro Series

iPad Air Series

iPad Air 10.9-inch 4th Generation (2020)
iPad Air 10.5-inch 3rd Generation (2019)
iPad Air 9.7-inch 2nd Generation (2014)

iPad Mini Series

iPad Mini 7.9-inch 5th Generation (2019)
iPad Mini 7.9-inch 4th Generation (2015)

Base iPad Series

watchOS 8 Eligible/Supported Devices

Just like iPhones and iPadOS, all the Apple Watches running the current-gen watchOS 7 are eligible for watchOS 8. Hence, the 4-year-old Apple Watch Series 3 will also be receiving the update. Here’s the complete list of Apple Watches that will be updated to watchOS 8.

Apple Watch Series 6
Apple Watch SE
Apple Watch Series 5
Apple Watch Series 4
Apple Watch Series 3

macOS Monterey Eligible/Supported Devices

Unlike iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, not all Macs running the current-gen macOS Big Sur will be upgraded to macOS Monterey. According to the official announcement, late 2013 MacBook Pro, 2013 MacBook Air, 2014 iMac, and 2015 MacBook are not eligible for the update.

This means only the following Macs will be updated to macOS Monterey.

Mac Pro (Late 2013 and later)
iMac Pro (2017 and later)
iMac (Late 2015 and later)
MacBook Pro (Early 2015 and later)
MacBook Air (Early 2015 and later)
MacBook (Early 2016 and later)
Mac Mini (Late 2014 and later).

The developer beta builds for all the above-mentioned Apple operating systems are already live. The public beta builds will be released in July. Last but not least, although many older devices are eligible for the new update, they may not get all the announced features due to hardware limitations.

RedMagic 6R pre-orders date and pricing confirmed for Europe, US

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 8, 2021

The RedMagic 6R debuted last month as an affordable offering as compared to the RedMaagic 6 and RedMagic 6 Pro gaming phones that debuted in March. The company has confirmed that the RedMagic 6R will be available for pre-orders starting from June 24 in Europe and the U.S. It has also confirmed the pricing of the phone for these markets.

The RedMagic 6R will be available in two trims such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage in global markets. In the U.S., these variants are priced at $499 and $599, respectively. The 6R will be also available in Canada.

It will be available in the following European regions: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Croatia, Luxembourg, the Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Estonia, Portugal, Finland, Romania, France, Slovakia, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Spain, Sweden, Ireland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Malta, and the U.K. The 128 GB and 256 GB will be priced at £429 and £519 in the U.K., respectively. Both models will be priced at 499 euros and 599 euros in other European countries, respectively.

RedMagic 6R specifications

The RedMagic 6R houses a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform powers the device with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on RedMagic OS 4.0 based on Android 11 OS. For gamers, it features gaming trigger shoulder buttons that offer a 400Hz touch sampling rate

The 4,200mAh battery of RedMagic 6R supports 55W rapid charging and it comes with a 3D cooling heat dissipation system. It has a 16-megapixel front camera, and its rear camera unit has a Sony IMX682 64-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

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