Huawei brought in over 500,000 developers into its HarmonyOS ecosystem

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Jun 4, 2021

Last week, Xiaomi released an MIUI build for the unreleased Mi 11 Lite Indian variant. On the same day, one of the company executives also teased this phone on Twitter. Now, days later, Manu Jain, the Managing Director of Xiaomi India tweets yet another teaser.

Mi Fans, nowadays phones are:
a) Either 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱 (both specs & weight 😜)
b) Or absolutely 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 (both weight & features 😅)

Wouldn't it be awesome if we got BEST of both the worlds? Truly "loaded + super thin & light"!

What's your pick? RT & vote. 👇

I ❤️ Mi #Xiaomi

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) June 4, 2021

The new teaser for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite merely teases the lightness of the said smartphone. Since the device is already official, we know everything about it and there’s nothing left to learn more.

However, Xiaomi India’s marketing team wants to hype up the phone like any other brand before its release in the country. Hence, the new teaser after a week still does not reveal the launch date. Hopefully, the company announces it soon.

As far as the handset is concerned, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is currently one of the thinnest and lightest smartphones in the world. It measures only 6.81mm in thickness and weighs 157g.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G Featured A — Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

The device comes with a 6.55-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 64MP + 8MP + 5MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, MIUI 12 based on Android 11, 4,250mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Going by the handset’s price in other markets, it should cost more than the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India. Unfortunately, this price segment is filled with 5G-enabled phones. Hence, the Mi 11 Lite will have intense competition.

In our opinion, Xiaomi should also bring the Mi 11 Lite 5G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G to India. But that does not seem to on the cards for now.

Specs of Qualcomm SM8450, successor of Snapdragon 888 SoC, leaks online

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Jun 4, 2021

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset is the flagship smartphone processor from the brand and after that, the company has launched several new mid-range and premium chips for mobile phones. Now, we have information about the upcoming flagship SoC.

Well-known leakster Evan Blass has revealed information about the Qualcomm SM8450 chip, which will be launched as the successor of the Snapdragon 888 SoC, powering the next generation of flagship phones.

"SM8450 is Qualcomm's next-gen premium system-on-chip (SoC). It has an integrated Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF system. It is fabricated on a 4nm process." pic.twitter.com/u1GXMhOWBf

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) June 3, 2021

Evan Blass claims that the chipset will be manufactured using the 4nm process. For those who are unaware, the current-generation Snapdragon 888 SoC is manufactured using the 5nm process.

It is said that the processor will come packed with a Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF system. Launched in February this year, the modem promises to bring superior speed and support for up to 10Gbps speeds on both standalone and non-standalone 5G networks.

The chipset will have Kryo 780 CPU built on ARM Cortex v9 technology along with Adreno 730 GPU, Adreno 665 Video Processing Unit (VPU), Adreno 1195 Display Processing Unit (DPU). For image processing, the chipset will come with Spectra 680 ISP.

It will support quad-channel package-on-package LPDDR5 RAM. It will also support up to 1GHz mmWave downlink and 400MHz Sub-6 D along with support for Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 subsystem. It is said to have Qualcomm secure processing unit (SPU260) as well as Qualcomm Aqstic WCD9380/WCD9385 audio codec.

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Semiconductor shortage leads to rise in prices of electronic gadgets

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Jun 4, 2021

The global shortage of semiconductors has already impacted various industries like automobiles. This has now further spread to affect downstream markets like the consumer electronic segments including personal computers, smartphones, and even home appliances as well, causing a hike in price across every sector.

According to a ChinaDaily report, these markets are already seeing price adjustments since the beginning of this year. The news based on a Business Herald report added that the average shipment prices for laptops in China rose by 6.1 percent in the first quarter of this year, compared to the previous quarter. Liu Jun, president of Lenovo‘s China branch stated in a financial briefing that “The PC industry is expected to witness price increases throughout the whole year.”

IDC Researcher Jitesh Ubrani further added that the “market continues to struggle with setbacks including component shortages and logistics issues, each of which has contributed to an increase in average selling prices.” Notably, certain models like the Huawei MateBook lineup saw prices going up by anywhere between 300 to 600 Yuan (roughly 47 to 94 US Dollars) from a few months prior. PC making brands like Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo have had to raise prices for their laptops due to the chip shortages.

The statistics revealed that over 30 companies in the semiconductor industry have adjusted their price since the second quarter, with a price hike in the range of 10 to 30 percent. Ryan Reith, IDC program vice president, said that “The ongoing shortages in the semiconductor space only further prolong the ability for vendors to refill inventory and fulfill orders to customers.” Despite the shortage, the global semiconductor revenue grew to 464 billion US Dollars last year.

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Black Shark 4 gets a new 8GB + 256GB variant in China

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Jun 4, 2021

Black Shark launched the Black Shark 4 series in China in late March. The lineup includes two devices, namely Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro. The vanilla model initially debuted in four storage configurations. A little over two months from its launch, the smartphone gets a new storage variant in China.

Black Shark 4 All Colors Featured — Black Shark 4

The Black Shark 4 is one of the cheapest gaming smartphones in the market. The handset launched in the following four storage configurations in China.

6GB + 128GB – ¥2,499 ($390)
8GB + 128GB – ¥2,699 ($421)
12GB + 128GB – ¥2,999 ($468)
12GB + 256GB – ¥3,299 ($515)

A couple of months after its release, the device is now available in a new 8GB + 256GB variant. This version of the handset is priced at ¥2,999 ($468).

As you can see from above, the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 128GB variants of the Black Shark 4 cost the same. Hence, customers will have to decide whether they prefer more storage or more RAM. Since the phone lacks a MicroSD card slot, it’s better to go with the former version.

Unfortunately, the 8GB + 256GB variant is not available for the global version of the Black Shark 4. Hence, interested customers will have to import the Chinese version.

OnePlus survey hints at the brand working on its own Crypto Wallet

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Jun 4, 2021

In recent times, the cryptocurrency market has become trending again with various companies offering wallets to help consumers in the sale and purchase of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Etherium, Doge, and many more. Now, surveys from OnePlus have hinted at the possibility that the brand might be launching its own Crypto Wallet as well.

According to a recent Survey (Via MySmartPrice), the Chinese tech giant might also be planning on jumping on the cryptocurrency bandwagon as well. For those unaware, the crypto craze surfaced around a year ago, with the cryptocurrency market seeing a major rise and decline within the same period of time. This has prompted many firms to capitalize on this hype, with the smartphone maker also possibly being one of them. Recently, the brand has been conducting a survey that seeks user feedback regarding blockchain technology.

This survey has participants fill in their ages along with basic demographic details. Furthermore, the survey proceeds to ask users if they have invested in cryptocurrencies and the platforms they prefer to check the fluctuating values of the currencies. In other words, it hints at the possibility that the firm might be seeking to launch its own Crypto Wallet. The survey itself is divided into five parts that require the users to fill in basic details and then asking them how often they check crypto prices or about their investments.

Additionally, users are also asked to select the list of wallets or platforms that they have used to trade in crypto or just check the value. It even asks whether they use this platform from their smartphones, tablet, or PC. The survey even asks about NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and even whether they have purchased second hand smartphones. Keep in mind, the company has yet to announce anything official regarding the crypto wallet, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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New Honor 50 series Spokesperson teased, official reveal on June 7

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Jun 4, 2021

Earlier today (4th June 2021), it was officially announced that the company’s new spokesperson for the Honor 50 series will be revealed next week on Monday, which is 7th June 2021, with the company also sharing a slight teaser video as well.

On the company’s official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, a short video teaser was shared. This video showcased the upcoming device’s silhouette along with the brand’s new spokesperson. As of right now, it is unknown who the new spokesperson will be, but many netizens have speculated that this person will be the Chinese actor, Gong Jun, who also recently starred in a popular drama in the region. The actor was also ranked among the top 50 in the May 2021 New Artist list in China, arriving second in the list.

Furthermore, the upcoming series will feature the company’s latest flagship and is set for a launch date of 16th June 2021. In the lineup, the Chinese tech giant will be launching the base Honor 50, which will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, along with the Pro variant that offers the top end Snapdragon 888 processor. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering the upcoming launch conference and offering updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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$281 can get you a Redmi K40 (aka POCO F3, Mi 11X) in China

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Jun 4, 2021

Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, launched the Redmi K40 series in China in late February, The most affordable smartphone in the lineup is the vanilla Redmi K40. It starts at only ¥1,999 ($312) in the country. Now, for a limited time, the handset is selling at an even cheaper price tag.

Right now, retailers across China are offering heavy discounts as part of 618 sales. Earlier this week, we reported that the iQOO Z 5G was being sold at only ¥1,299. A few days later, we have come across yet another fantastic deal, courtesy of ITHome.

JD or Jingdong is one of the largest online eCommerce companies in China. It is currently offering a 10% discount coupon for the Redmi K40 6GB + 128GB variant. Interestingly, the coupon is only available for customers residing in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan.

With the 10% discount coupon, the price of the Redmi K40 6GB + 128GB comes down to ¥1799.1 ($281). That’s an unbelievable asking price for a flagship killer smartphone featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and a 120Hz Samsung E4 AMOLED display with an A+ rating from DisplayMate.

The Redmi K40 is sold as POCO F3 and Mi 11X in global markets. The same 6GB + 128GB variant of these phones retail for €349 ($423) and ₹29,999 ($411) respectively. In other words, people in China are lucky to get hands-on this device at an unrealistic price tag.

Realme Watch S in new Silver variant to go on sale from June 7

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Jun 4, 2021

In December 2020, Realme announced the Realme Watch S and Watch S Pro smartphones in India. Both models were made available in a single color of Black. Today, the company introduced that it would begin the sales of the all-new silver variant of the Realme Watch S from June 7 in India.

Realme Watch S now comes in Silver color

Like the Black model, the new offering of the Realme Watch S features a silver-colored chassis and strap and it will be priced at Rs 4,999. It will be available for purchase through Flipkart and Realme India’s online store starting at 12 PM (local time) on June 7. For Realme Watch S buyers, the company is also offering orange, blue, and green colored straps worth Rs 499 each.

Realme Watch S specifications and features

The Realme Watch S has a round-shaped 1.3-inch LCD touch panel that delivers 360 x 360 pixels resolution. It is equipped with an aluminum body and a removable strap. It is backed by a 390mAh battery that promises up to 20 days of battery life. It lacks support for GPS connectivity.

The Watch S comes with Bluetooth 5.0 support and is compatible with Android and iOS devices. It supports numerous sports modes, downloadable watch faces, call/message notifications, fine phone, remote camera, music control, and more. Apart from heart rate sensor and blood oxygen saturation level monitor, it also features a 3-axis accelerometer and rotor vibration motor.

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Apple MagSafe in iPhones might pose a risk for people with pacemakers

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Jun 4, 2021

The MagSafe technology that is featured on certain Apple iPhone models might pose a risk to people with pacemakers. The American Heart Association has issued a warning about the possible interference from the MagSafe for people at risk.

According to an AHA research paper, the pacemaker made by three major brands, including Medtronic, Abbott, and Boston Scientific, were all vulnerable to magnetic interference. In other words, this is potentially quite dangerous for people that have these pacemakers as they might not work correctly. For those unaware, pacemakers are a small device that is used to treat arrhythmia, which causes the heart to beat too fast or too slow or even erratic at times.

AHA noted that “Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max MagSafe technology can cause magnet interference on CIEDs [more commonly known as pacemakers] and has the potential to inhibit lifesaving therapy.” MagSafe from the Cupertino based giant offers wireless charging capabilities and uses magnets to quickly charge devices. Furthermore, the number of magnets housed in the iPhone 12 models is higher than those present in the earlier versions of the device.

When the iPhones were placed close to 11 different pacemakers and defibrillators, with some implanted in patients and others not. This test resulted in three of the internal devices registering some interferences along with eight of the external ones as well. These interferences could potentially lead to “asynchronous pacing or disabling of anti‐tachycardic therapies.” In a previous statement, Apple had suggested people with pacemakers keep the iPhone and MagSafe accessories more than six inches away from their devices.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro (6GB + 128GB) India price hiked by ₹500

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Jun 4, 2021

Xiaomi debuted the Redmi Note Note 10 series in India in March. The lineup for the country initially included three phones, namely Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. A fourth model called Redmi Note 10S was introduced last month. A little over two months from this series’ debut in India, Xiaomi has now hiked the price of the Redmi Note 10 Pro after the Redmi Note 10 in late April.

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Max) Featured 01 — Redmi Note 10 Pro / Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

At the end of April, Xiaomi increased the price of all two storage variants of the Redmi Note 10 in India by ₹500. The cheapest handset in the Redmi Note 10 series now retails for ₹12,499 (4GB + 64GB) and ₹14,499 (6GB + 128GB) respectively.

Similarly, the company has now incremented the price of the Redmi Note 10 Pro by ₹500. But unlike the vanilla model, only the 6GB + 128GB variant of the Pro model gets the price hike.

For those who don’t know, the Redmi Note 10 Pro 6GB + 128GB made its debut in India for ₹16,999. But with the new change in the price, the device currently sells for ₹17,499. This new price is applicable to all three colors of the handset – Dark Night, Vintage Bronze, and Glacial Blue.

That said, here’s the current pricing of the entire Redmi Note 10 series in India.

Redmi Note 10

Colors
- Shadow Black
- Aqua Green
- Frost White
Price
- 4GB + 64GB – ₹12,499
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹14,499

Redmi Note 10S

Colors
- Deep Blue Sea
- Frost White
- Shadow Black
Price
- 6GB + 64GB – ₹14,999
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹15,999

Redmi Note 10 Pro

Colors
- Vintage Bronze
- Glacial Blue
- Dark Night
Price
- 6GB + 64GB – ₹15,999
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹17,499
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹18,999

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

Colors
- Vintage Bronze
- Glacial Blue
- Dark Night
Price
- 6GB + 64GB – ₹18,999
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹19,999
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹21,999

Motorola Defy series tipped to launch soon but it won’t be coming to India

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Jun 4, 2021

Earlier in February this year, a Motorola model appeared on both Google Play Console and GeekBench bearing the moniker Motorola Athena (Defy). The name suggests the unannounced smartphone would be a re-enactment of the classic Motorola Defy which was first launched in 2010. The Defy happened to be the first Android phone ever to have water and dustproof capabilities.

Since the Play Console and GeekBench listing of the Defy, there have been no other details regarding the specs and launch. However, that has changed as popular tipster Ishan Argawal has reportedly hinted that the Lenovo-owned brand will launch the Defy series soon. This throws up the possibility of the company releasing more than one smartphone. It could also be that we’ll get to see successive models yearly but this will depend on how the series is received in the market.

Unfortunately, for fans in India, the Defy series won’t be meeting with them as the tipster also added that the series will only be launched in markets outside India. However, he failed to mention the markets where the smartphone(s) will be unveiled.

While we are unsure if this news is accurate, it is safe to expect the Motorola Defy any time soon.

As for the expected specifications of the Motorola Defy (Athena), the Google Play Console listing shows that the smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. The phone will also run on Android 10 OS and will have a screen with HD+ resolution. The Play Console listing gave us a view of the front screen showing a waterdrop notch on top of the screen. The way the back cover wraps around the screen to create tightly sealed edges also suggests it may equally come with waterproof and dustproof properties. Recall that the original Motorola Defy was water-resistant and dustproof.

We expect more details of this smartphone to emerge a time goes by.

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WhatsApp to soon get multi-device support, disappearing mode, and view once features

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Jun 4, 2021

WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging applications and despite facing backlash for its newly updated privacy policy and competition from the likes of Telegram and Signal, it continues to lead the market.

The messaging platform, owned by Facebook, keeps adding new features to the application. While the company has already added much-requested features, it is now working on some new features that are highly demanded by users.

A new report coming from WABetaInfo says that Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, and Will Cathcart, Chief of WhatsApp, have confirmed that the messaging platform will soon get multi-device support for using the app on multiple devices at the same time.

It further adds that Zuckerberg has also confirmed plans for adding a new ‘disappearing mode’ across all chat threads which will allow users to enforce disappearing messages across all of their WhatsApp chat threads.

This seems like an expansion of a seven-day timer feature that was introduced last year which is also known as disappearing messages. It remains to be seen if WhatsApp is planning to offer more flexibility to users for setting the timer length. Telegram allows users to set the timer for a few seconds to a fixed number of days.

WhatsApp is also planning to add a ‘view once’ feature that will allow users to share media files like photos and videos that can be seen by the recipient just once and after that, it will disappear. This is similar to sending photos on Instagram, another social media platform owned by Facebook.

The report adds that the ‘view once’ feature will start rolling out soon. While the exact date for the rollout of these features is not yet known, it is said that the new features could be made available in a public beta release in the coming months.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could be arriving as successor for the Galaxy Note 20

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Jun 4, 2021

Reports have revealed that instead of the launching of a new Galaxy Note series, Samsung will be announcing three flagship devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold3 foldable phone, Galaxy Z Flip3 clamshell with a foldable screen, and Galaxy S21 FE. While the moniker of the Galaxy S21 FE suggests that it is a successor for the Galaxy S20 FE from last year, reputed tipster Evan Blass has claimed that it will be a “follow-up to the last year’s Note” series.

The Galaxy S21 series went official at the beginning of this year with several upgrades, and it was priced lower than the Galaxy S20 lineup in many markets. Blass claimed that the Galaxy S21 series has met disappointing first-half sales, which makes Samsung’s second-half flagship even more critical. While there is no official confirmation yet, Blass further revealed that the S21 series have not achieved the same success as the Galaxy S10 lineup did.

Samsung is positioning the S21 FE as the followup to last year's Note… pic.twitter.com/5raIdMqHt3

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) June 3, 2021

Since the Galaxy S21 FE is now speculated to arrive as a follow-up for the Note 20 line, there is a possibility that it may carry support for an S Pen like the Galaxy S21 Ultra, which was first non-Note series phone with stylus support. The Galaxy S21 FE moniker had appeared on Samsung Mexico’s website in April, but there is on official confirmation on its moniker yet. If the handset is going to arrive with stylus support, it may carry a Note branding.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE render by Steve Hemmerstoffer

Reports have revealed that the S21 FE bears the SM-G990 model number, and it was recently spotted at Geekbench with specs like the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, 6 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. It is expected to offer users with other features like a 6.4-inch AMOLED Infinity-O display, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 4,500mAh battery. It may come in colors like grey/silver, green, pink, purple, and white. The S21 FE may go official with the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 on Aug. 19.

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Realme plans to launch 5G smartphone priced under ₹10,000 ($137) by 2022

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Jun 4, 2021

The majority of the new smartphones getting launched now comes with support for 5G connectivity even though the infrastructure for the next-generation communication is still limited to certain countries only.

India is yet to start 5G trials in the country but smartphones in the upper-midrange to premium segment come with 5G support. But, phone manufacturers are aiming to capture a wider maker share with 5G support in budget phones.

In line with that, Madhav Sheth, Vice President of Realme and CEO of Realme India and Europe has revealed that the brand is planning to launch a 5G smartphone priced under ₹10,000 ($137) by the end of next year, i.e. 2022.

This was revealed in the first edition of Realme Global 5G Summit which was hosted in partnership with Counterpoint Research, GSMA, and Qualcomm. At the event, the company gave us an insight into their plans for the industry going forward.

Realme’s plan of launching a ₹10,000 5G smartphone seems a bit ambitious but it’s quite possible given that the company already has a budget 5G smartphone priced under ₹15,000 in the Indian market — Realme 8 5G, which costs ₹14,999.

At the summit, the company pledged to bring the technology to more users worldwide. In 2020, Realme launched 14 5G phones in 21 markets, accounting for around 40 percent of all its products. By 2022, Realme aims to increase the number of its 5G product offerings to over 20, upping the ratio to 70 percent across 50 markets.

The Chinese company is aiming to have 100 million 5G phone consumers within the next three years and to reach that target, it is planning to establish over 10 5G pop-up stores around the world in 2021 where potential customers will be able to experience 5G through cloud gaming, augmented reality (AR), and live broadcasting, among others.

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United States places investment ban on several major Chinese companies like Huawei and SMIC

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Jun 4, 2021

It seems that the trade war between China and the United States isn’t slowing down. In a new development, US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that bans companies based in the United States from investing in Chinese companies.

The list includes dozens of Chinese companies with alleged ties to the defense or surveillance technology sectors. This new order basically expands the scope of the legally flawed move by the Trump administrator.

US CHina trade war featured — Source: Wikimedia

The US Treasury Department will enforce and update a list of companies on “rolling basis” which currently includes about 59 companies. The orders bars buying or selling publicly traded securities in target companies. It also prevents U.S. investment from supporting the Chinese military-industrial complex, as well as military, intelligence, and security research and development programs.

Treasury Department would give guidance later on what the scope of surveillance technology means, including whether companies are facilitating “repression or serious human rights abuses.”

Major Chinese firms included on the previous Defense Department list were also placed on the updated list, including Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC), China Mobile Communications Group, China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC), Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co Ltd, Huawei Technologies Ltd, and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC).

The move is being viewed as a part of Biden’s broader series of steps to counter China, including reinforcing U.S. alliances and pursuing large domestic investments to bolster American economic competitiveness.

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Moto G Stylus 5G leaked press render emerge ahead of launch

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Jun 4, 2021

Motorola is likely to launch the Moto G Stylus 5G smartphone. Earlier this week, a leaked render of the phone had appeared on Twitter. Later, the phone was spotted in the database of the Bluetooth SIG and Geekbench benchmarking site. Today, reliable tipster Evan Blass shared a press render of the phone to showcase its design once again.

Moto G Stylus 5G design

The Moto G Stylus 5G sports a punch-hole LCD panel with a noticeable chin. Its rear has a quad-camera setup headlined by a 48-megapixel main camera. The Motorola logo on the back panel of the phone is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

Moto G Stylus 5G (a.k.a. Denver NA) pic.twitter.com/gtaxEmNQjQ

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) June 4, 2021

As the moniker goes, the phone will come with support for a stylus. The previously seen render revealed that its bottom edge will feature a stylus compartment, a speaker grille, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Moto G Stylus 5G key specifications

Codenamed as Denver, the Moto G Stylus 5G is speculated to launch in the U.S. soon. It is expected to arrive with a Snapdragon 480 mobile platform, 6 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. It is likely to arrive with 256 GB of native storage and it will carry support for Bluetooth 5.1. The other specs of the phone are yet to be confirmed.

The Moto G Stylus 5G is a 5G variant of the Moto G Stylus (2021) which debuted at the start of 2021. It has a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution, Snapdragon 678 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear shell has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

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Nintendo Switch Pro spotted in French retailer’s listing – launch imminent?

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Jun 4, 2021

A French retail chain has listed the yet-to-be-released Nintendo Switch Pro gaming console for 399 Euros. This could indicate that the latest Nintendo offering is close to an official unveiling. A further leak says that another big retailer would list the console on its stock list on June 4. Therefore, we may be closer to the eventual unveiling of the Switch Pro, possibly in a matter of days.

A previous report had hinted that the gaming console could be unveiled before the E3 gaming conference, but these new listings are some of the clearest signs yet that the unveiling is imminent. The machine was discovered to have been briefly listed by French retailer Boulanger for 399 Euros (about $486). However, the listing is not currently on the retailer’s official website as it has been pulled down.

Furthermore, there’s a claim by the guys at ControLeaks that they have a verified screenshot of the internal system of a big retailer that indicates new Switch hardware will be listed live on June 4. That’s just a baseless claim since there is no proof.

Info Nintend'Alerts ! La console #NintendoSwitchPro listée dans la base de données Boulanger au prix de 399€ ! Pas encore visible sur le site ! pic.twitter.com/2ll7tyumrg

— Nintend'Alerts (@nintendalerts) June 2, 2021

It is not clear yet whether Nintendo will offer different price templates for its customers in Europe and America. Whatever the case, the new OLED Switch Pro could drive strong demand with its impressive features.

Nintendo has not put any info out yet on the release date for the Switch Pro. The E3 Gaming Conference is slated for June 15. Although we do not expect any announcement relating to the Switch Pro at that event, Nintendo is billed to unveil new Switch games at the event.

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Honor HarmonyOS upgrade roadmap: Here’s the release timeline for 35 eligible models

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