Lenovo’s new tablets are coming on May 25

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May 17, 2021

If you have been waiting for Lenovo to announce its new tablets, then there is good news. The tablets which were expected to launch at an event last month but didn’t now have an official launch date.

An official poster released by the manufacturer has revealed that it will have a launch event on May 25 in China and from the image, we are pretty sure that it will announce its new tablets on that day. It also appears that we will be getting a new Legion gaming laptop too.

Lenovo is expected to launch the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021, a flagship tablet powered by the Snapdragon 870 processor; the Xiaoxin Pad Plus, a mid-range tablet with a Snapdragon 750G processor under its hood; and the YOGA Pad Pro, a tablet that can be used as a secondary display for a connected device.

The manufacturer has been teasing all three devices for weeks now. For example, in its most recent Weibo posts, it confirmed the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 will run Android 11 and have software features designed to make it more productive. It also released videos showing the gaming performance of the tablet. In one video, it shows the popular game, Genshin Impact running smoothly on it while in another, the user is playing King of Glory.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 will have an OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 2560 x 1600 resolution. It will also have HDR10, Dolby Vision, and quad speakers. The poster above shows the device supports a stylus but we do not know if it will come with one included or buyers will have to purchase it separately.

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Grab Xiaomi Mi Band 6 NFC Edition at just $49.90

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May 17, 2021

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 is the latest addition to Xiaomi’s fitness band series and it brings many features for its users at a very reasonable price. It is currently available on Giztop for just $49.90 only, which is a very good deal for a fitness band. The band is very stylish and comes with many watch faces to choose from.

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It’s a fitness tracker that uses the latest technology to provide a better user experience. The fitness tracker comes with a well-designed app for both Android and iOS. You can keep track of all of your physical activity at just $49.90.

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Specification

The fitness band rocks a 1.56″ AMOLED 2.5D colorful touch screen with 100% of P3 color gamut having a resolution of 152×486 pixels, 326 PPI, and up to 450 nits brightness. It packs a 125mAh battery that will last up to 14 days on a full charge and takes 1.5 hours to charge completely. This variant of the band comes with NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and 5 ATM water resistance. It also comes with Xiaoai Voice Assistant, supporting 100+ Intelligent voice scene controls.

Smart Features

Xiaomi Mi band 6 comes with 24 – Hours heart rate monitoring with the help of a six-axis sensor and PPG heart rate sensor. Xiaomi claims that its accuracy has increased by 50% and it also gives you a vibration alert for abnormal heart rates. It keeps track of your sleep, sleep breathing quality, and also provides features such as stress monitoring, female health monitoring, and many more.

It supports up to 30 exercise modes and can auto-detect some activities like running, walking, and cycling. Also, it supports smart Home control which lets you control lights and home appliances by voice commands.

Related: Mi Band 6 Global Version gets ani $11 discount on AliExpress via a Coupon Code

Deal: Get Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Global Version for $143.99

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May 17, 2021

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Global Version is now available at AliExpress for $143.99 only.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Global Version at $143.99 @AliExpress

The 6.53-inch FHD+ Punch-hole Dot display smartphone is powered by an Helio G85 Octa-Core processor and comes in multiple storage variants viz: 3GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB. The smartphone features 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP rear cameras and a 13MP selfie camera. This means great Instagram shots and videos and a better presence on social media. The phone is fueled by a massive 5020mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G is available in Green, Purple, and Gray. The smartphone is available for $143.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is a Global Edition smartphone. The deal is applicable only on the 3GB + 64GB with NFC, Green color variant, ordered from the Poland warehouse. However, you can find other variants and colors shipped from different warehouses at different costs. So please check the variant, cost, and shipping warehouse before you place the order.

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ASUS Zenfone 8 series gets its first post-launch software update

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May 17, 2021

Following the launch of the Zenfone 8 series last week, ASUS has begun rolling out an update to the two devices. This means when you get your hands on a unit, you should have an update or probably event two waiting for you.

As reported by XDA-Developers, ASUS had pushed out one update to the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip shortly before it launched. That update arrived as version WW 30.10.46.64 for the Zenfone 8 and version WW 30.10.39.62 for the Zenfone 8 Flip. Now, another update is rolling out and it comes as version WW 30.11.51.41 for the former and WW 30.11.55.37 for the latter.

This new update brings priority mode, a feature that allows select contacts who call multiple times within a short interval to bypass a phone’s mute mode. It also adds the ability to search for an app under the Force Dark Mode feature. Below is the full changelog:

Improved system stability
Improved system performance
Improved camera quality
Added priority mode in ASUS Settings
Added search function in Force Dark Mode
Enabled VoLTE on Telia (Lithuania)
Enabled VoLTE & VoWoFi on ICE (Norway)
Updated Android security patch (April 2021)

It has become the norm for manufacturers to push out updates immediately after a device is launched. These updates usually fix bugs that may have been missed and optimize important features for a better user experience.

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Deal: Get Sanlepus Smartwatch 2021 for $41.56

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May 17, 2021

Sanlepus Smartwatch 2021 which generally retails for $50 is now available for a discounted price of $41.56 only at AliExpress.

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Sanlepus Smartwatch 2021 at $41.56 @AliExpress

Sanlepus Smartwatch comes with a 1.78” Hyperboloid display and 420*485 HD resolution. The wear-resistant watch dial is encased in a beautiful zinc alloy frame and comes with a skin-friendly back and beautiful textured soft straps that make it super comfortable to wear the smartwatch for a long time.

With Sanlepus Smartwatch you can accept, reject and mute calls and read your messages via Bluetooth. Also with the watch, you can store up to 100 songs and play them anytime without using your phone. For managing your health and fitness, the smartwatch brings 8 dedicated sports modes and comes with a 24*7 heart rate monitor, blood oxygen and pressure monitor, sleep tracker, etc.

The IP67 water-resistant smartwatch comes with a battery life of 7 days on standby mode and 6 different color strap options. Generally retailing for $50, you can now buy Sanlepus Smartwatch 2021, for $41.56 only at AliExpress. Please note that this offer ends on 20 May 2021. So place your order asap.

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Nubia Z30 Pro official render reveals it has a centered punch hole, specs leaked too

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May 17, 2021

This Thursday, the Nubia Z series will return with the launch of the Nubia Z30 Pro. There have been rumors floating about regarding what the phone looks like, now an official render along with specs have surfaced that confirm and clarify some of what we already know and also reveals more details.

As seen in the official render below, the Nubia Z30 Pro has a curved display and if you look closely, it has a centered punch hole. Earlier rumors reported that the phone will have an under-display camera but that is not the case. Actually, Nubia will not be launching a phone with an under-display camera this year. This info was revealed at a pre-launch event held in China last weekend.

According to the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, the Nubia Z30 Pro’s display is an OLED panel with an ultra-high refresh rate. If we were to take a guess we would say it has a 144Hz refresh rate just like the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra.

The phone will also have a Snapdragon 888 processor which was already confirmed months ago. The leaker also mentions that there will be three 64MP cameras on the back of the phone along with a periscope camera o the back of the phone. This is the same camera configuration the Axon 30 Ultra has. While the battery capacity was not revealed, Nubia has added support for 120W fast charging.

As you can see, the Nubia Z30 Pro packs pretty impressive specs even though they are similar to those of the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra. However, it comes with significantly faster charging. It remains to be seen if it will have a more affordable price when it is announced later this week.

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OPPO unveils the Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition

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May 17, 2021

The Chinese media, a few days back, announced that China has successfully landed its first spacecraft named Tainwen-1 on Mars. As a way of commemorating the epoch event which puts China in the ranks of space exploration as the second country to successfully land a spacecraft on Mars, OPPO has announced a new Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition.

The Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition adopts some design features which reflect the Mars exploration. At the rear aspect, the device bears the inscriptions – Mars 2021 and Utopia Planitia, which is the Tainwen-1’s landing site on the planet.

The new model equally comes in a new gray hue which looks pretty cool and is said to have been inspired by outer space. The glass panel at the rear is made from high-fog AG Glass with metallic luster in order to create the texture of material from outer space. With this new color option, the Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition is now available in five different paint jobs. The already existing ones include Blue, White, Gloss Black, and Cosmic Mocha colors. The retail box of this new model is also unique.

Yet another distinguishing feature of the Find X3 Mars Exploration Edition is that it adopts three Mars color filters that transform photos taken to look like something taken on Mars. Still, on the software side, the phone is designed with a customized Mars theme and dynamic wallpapers that change shades to reflect the changing time from morning to evening at the Red Planet.

Apart from these unique design and software changes, the Find X30 Mars Edition has the same specifications as the regular model. As a reminder, the smartphone packs a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate support. It is powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset. The phone comes in a sole 16GB RAM and 512GB storage option. Keeping the lights on is a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W wired and 30W wireless charging.

As for the pricing and availability, the OPPO Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition is currently on sale in China for 6,999 yuan (~$1,090).

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Samsung Galaxy A30 receives Android 11 (One UI 3.1) update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 17, 2021

Samsung launched the Galaxy A30 in early 2019. The smartphone debuted with One UI 1.x based on Android 9.0 Pie. The device was later updated to One UI 2.x (Android 10). Now, two years after its release, the phone has started receiving the Android 11 (One UI 3.1) update.

The Android 11 or One UI 3.1 is the second major software update for the Samsung Galaxy A30. According to SamMobile, this update is currently live in India with firmware version A305FXXU6CUE1.

Along with new features and redesigned UI, the new system update for the Galaxy A30 also bumps up the security patch level to April 2021. That said, just like any other OTA update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may take some time to reach every unit.

Users of this smartphone in India can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their device has received the update. As for other regions, the One UI 3.1 should be available there gradually in the comings days.

The Samsung Galaxy A30 is not eligible for three generations of Android updates. Therefore, Android 11 is the last major system update for this headset. However, it is eligible for at least four years of security patches.

Xiaomi working on parallel charging smartphone battery technology: Rumor

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Sean

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May 17, 2021

Earlier today (17th May 2021), a new rumor surfaced that suggested that Xiaomi is researching and developing smartphone batteries that support parallel charging technology to achieve faster charging speeds and charge rates.

According to known tipster @数码闲聊站 on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, the company is working on dual cell smartphone batteries. Xiaomi is known to be one of the pioneers in smartphone battery technologies, which has enabled it to offer faster charging rates on both wired and wireless charging platforms. So, it won’t be surprising if the company is actually is researching and developing parallel charging technology as well.

Earlier this year, the Chinese tech giant had launched the Mi 11 Pro that features a 5,000mAh Silicon Oxygen anode cell that supports up to 67W fast charging. Hence, the brand might be able to offer fast charging speeds that could reach up to 120W in the near future. Fast charging rates over 100W isn’t exactly a new technology, as devices have achieved it in the past. This includes the Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition that arrives with a dual cell 4,500mAh battery that supported 120W fast wired charging.

In other words, the company might be improving on this technology and might grow the number of smartphone lineup that feature this technology. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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HONOR 50 series tipped to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon SM7325 chipset

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 17, 2021

The HONOR 50 series is in the news for quite a while now. Ahead of the lineup’s launch, its features have started to emerge on the internet via leaks and certifications. But we are yet to learn more about these smartphones. That said, earlier today, a reliable tipster revealed one of the chipsets powering the HONOR 50 series.

The HONOR 50 series is rumored to include three devices, namely HONOR 50, HONOR 50 Pro, and HONOR 50 Pro+. But some reports say there will not be a Pro+ model. However, the entire specs of this handset have already been exposed by Master Lu, a popular Chinese benchmark platform.

Anyway, talking about the new leak by Digital Chat Station, one of the smartphones in the HONOR 50 series will be powered by an unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon SM7325 platform. As per him, the chipset will debut first on this lineup. Unfortunately, he did not specifically mention the model that will be housing this SoC.

For those unaware, this is not the first time we are hearing about SM7325. According to Roland Quandt (popular leaker), this SoC will be a toned-down version of the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 775G.

As per the leakster, this SoC will include a tri-cluster octa-core CPU consisting of a prime core, three performance cores, and four power-efficiency cores clocked at 2.7GHz, 2.4GHz, and 1.8GHz respectively. This chipset will support up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM but Qualcomm already has test platforms with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

According to previous reports, two of the HONOR 50 series handsets will bear the model numbers NTH-AN00 and NRA-AN00 respectively. The former will support 66W fast charging, whereas the latter will have 100W fast charging support.

Lastly, the vanilla HONOR 50 is said to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. On the other hand, the HONOR 50 Pro is tipped to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC. But going by the leak, both may come with Qualcomm chipset.

Roborock applies for “Rock Smart Car” trademark

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Sean

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May 17, 2021

Roborock has recently applied for a new trademark. The application is for a “Rock Smart Car,” which is for an international classifaction in the means of transportation. This trademark is still under the status of “application for registration” and has yet to be granted.

Looking at the trademark application title, it is clear that the company is working on smart car and related technologies. Unfortunately, it is unknown what technoogy the company is actually working on, but it could be to provide hardware or software related solutions to automobile manufacturers that are building smart cars. In other words, it could be a self driving based technology or simple connected devices like smart screens that are housed in the vehicle.

Furthermore, this also marks another Chinese brand entering the smart car market. In recent times, there have been various rumors and reports surfacing regarding Chinese vendors branching into the automobie industry. This included the likes of Xiaomi, Huawei and others as well. Notably, the CEO and Founder of Roborock also has experience within the industry as he established an independent car company, called Stone Motors, which has even worked with automobile giant, Mercedes-Benz.

Although, an ITHome report stated that Stone Technology has stated that the new project that has been trademarked will not be directly reated to the company. On the other hand, Roborock has mainly been known for its offerings for smart home appliances, with vacuum robots being its most popular products in the market within the Xiaomi Ecological chain. So stay tuned, as we will provide updates regarding any notable developments regarding this matter.

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Sharp Aquos R6 launched with World’s First 1 inch Camera sensor, SD888, and 240Hz display

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Sean

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May 17, 2021

Sharp has just launched a beast in the smartphone market. The AQUOS R6 has been announced with top tier specifications like Snapdragon 888 SoC, a 240Hz refresh rate display, and the world’s first 1 inch camera sensor on the rear.

With just these three specifications, one can already tell that the Japanese smartphone maker is expanding its influence in the ultra high end segment within the industry. The device is absolutely packed with top notch technology and features, which also includes the world’s first 1 inch primary shooter along with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that even supports a two finger unlocking feature as well. As per official notes, “The fingerprint sensor of AQUOS R6 is equipped with Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max, which is 11 times larger than the conventional ones and the largest size in the world. You can also unlock by touching about. Moreover, the security level has also improved.”

Talking about the display, the device sports a 6.6 inch WUXGA + Pro IGZO OLED with a resolution of 1,260 x 2,730px (2K+) and a 240Hz high refresh rate. This display offers a peak brightness of a whpping 2000 nits and even supports HDR as well with a 20,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Under the hood, the premium grade handset is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports Intelligent Charge 2.0 support. and Qualcomm’s high end Snapdragon 888 SoC. For memory, Sharp is offering the smartphone with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Arriving at its highlighting feature, Sharp has partnered with Leica to bring the world’s first smartphone with a 1 inch image CMOS sensor. The company has stated that the sensor is about five times bigger than the predecessor and features loads of improvements as well. Rear sensors on the device also supports laser low light autofocus. Sharp added that it uses 7 element Leica Summicron, which allows it to take photographs in high resolutions. Its primary shooter is a 20 megapixel sensor with f/1.9 aperture that is paired with a 12.6 ToF lens.

The AQUOS R6 runs on Android 11 and also offers IPX8 certification for water and dust resistance. Unfortunately, finer availability details like pricing of the device is currently unknown. Although, the smartphone will launch in its home country Japan along with a few other regions. The device will go on sale sometime in June through Docomo and NTT in two color variants, namely Black and White. So stay tuned for pricing and availability updates.

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Huawei smartwatch with blood pressure tracking passes medical tests, launches in H2 2021: Exec

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Sean

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May 17, 2021

Earlier today (17th May 2021), a Huawei official announced that the company’s smart watch that features blood pressure mapping has recently passed medical tests and registerations and will be launching in the second half of this year.

The news arrived from the official Weibo account (@华为何刚) of the President of Huawei’s Consumer Business Mobile Phone Product Line. On the Chinese microblogging website, the senior executive stated that the upcoming wearable as passed the medical device registeration test and will be starting with registered clinical trials with professional medical institutions. He further added that the device will be available in the second half of 2021.

Previously, the Chinese tech giant had announced that it had began research into three new health related studies. This inlcudes hypertension management research, smart body temperature health research, and coronary heart disease screening research. So, we can expect the new feature of blood pressure monitoring tying in with these studies as well. Furthermore, this could also lead to improvements and newer features in future wearables from the company.

The President of Huawei’s Consumer Business Mobile Phone Product Line had also said in a conference that the brand is working on a blood pressure measurement equipment. Unfortunately, we do not have finer details regarding this upcoming smart watch. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available and cover any crucial developments regarding this matter.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE will feature a 10,090mAh battery: Report

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 17, 2021

Samsung is reported to launch the successor of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in June. This tablet was initially called Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. Later, it was said to debut as Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite. A few days later, it appeared as Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite in one of the certifications. As per the latest information, this tablet could go official as Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE. Barring the branding, almost everything about this tablet has been leaked except for its battery capacity. But now, we know that as well.

According to a report by GalaxyClub, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE will be backed by a 10,090mAh battery with model number EB-BT975ABY. This cell has a rated capacity of 9,800mAh.

For those unaware, this is the same battery that powers the expensive Galaxy Tab S7+. That said, since the mid-range Galaxy Tab S7 FE is expected to feature a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, we can expect a better battery life than the premium model.

According to previous reports, the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE will feature a metal unibody design, a 12.4-inch display with support for S Pen stylus, up to 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, One UI 3.x (Android 11) with Galaxy Continuity, and 44.5W fast charging but only a 15W charger in the box (at least in China).

Last but not least, this tablet will be available in WiFi-only and 5G variants in four colors (Black, Silver, Pink, Green).

Samsung reportedly facing production issues for Galaxy A-series due to chip shortage

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May 17, 2021

The global shortage of chips has created a lot of issues for the technology companies, impacting their production cycles. While the automakers were the first to be heavily impacted, now consumer electronics companies are also facing the heat.

Samsung, the world’s leading smartphone manufacturers, is reportedly facing production problems for its Galaxy A series of phones. As per the report coming from Korea, the company is facing issues with procuring Application Processors (AP).

The issue is especially for the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, and Galaxy A72 smartphones that were first unveiled by the South Korean giant in March this year. While these phones are launched in some European countries, only the Galaxy A52 5G is available in the US.

The smartphones facing issues are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G and Snapdragon 750G processors, manufactured by Samsung Foundry using the 8-nanometer Low Power Plus (LPP) process.

A report cites a person aware of the matter who works at a company that is a supplier to Samsung. Further, the report adds that the delayed production of Galaxy A-series phones is worrying other component suppliers over delayed revenues.

Qualcomm CEO-elect Cristiano Amon had said a couple of months ago that the chip shortage is expected to continue up to the end of this year. Samsung CEO for IT & Mobile Communication Business, DJ Koh had wanted about the serious imbalance in supply and demand of chips.

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Xiaomi application for ‘MIX’ trademark declined, Court says its similar to Meizu MIX

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Sean

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May 17, 2021

Earlier this month, the State Intellectual Property Office in China announced that the litigation request from Xiaomi was rejected by the Beijing Intellectual Property Court. The company had applied for a “MIX” trademark that was declined due to clashes with an existing trademark from a different company.

According to a MyDrivers report, the Chinese tech giant had filed a trademark application for “MIX” but this was rejected. The disputed trademark is for No. 29673851 for “MIX” that is designated to gadgets like ‘computers; pedometers; mobile phones; sensors, etc.’ Now, the judgement states that the trademark for that includes “MIX” is disputed as it is already related to an existing trademark that is registered by another smartphone brand, Meizu, and is similar to its Meizu MIX trademark.

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Furthermore, the court also pointed out that it is also in use by other companies as well. Notably, one of the primary reasons for the rejection of the litigation request was due to the nature of the products that the term “MIX” was used on, since both Meizu and Xiaomi use it on similar products. The latter had first introduced its Mi MIX smartphone back in October 2016, on the other hand, the Meizu MIX had been unveiled two months prior. Although, unlike Xiaomi, Meizu had launched a smart watch instead of a handset.

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Cubot X50 with 64MP quad-cameras is just $169.99 for the next three days

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Simranpal Singh

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May 17, 2021

Cubot recently unveiled a new smartphone featuring a ‘flagship-grade’ camera along with some other goodies. It is a highly affordable smartphone with some excellent features.

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Primarily, it consists of a triple rear camera featuring a large Samsung 64MP f/1.8 primary camera, a 16MP f/2.4 ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP f/2.2 macro camera. Moreover, on the front there’s a 32MP AI beauty camera for selfies, video calling and face unlock.

Apart from excellent camera hardware, the optimized software allows the user to take quality photos. Cubot X50 houses camera-based features such as portrait shots, close-up photography, and a lot more.

The smartphone features a 6.67-inch FHD+ display having 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, THe display is well protected and sports a 20:9 aspect ratio. On the rear side, the phone comes with AG Matte glass to give a premium look and provides a gradient outlook when placed under sunglight. Moreover, the AG glass protects from fingerprints and smudges. It is available in two color options of Black and Green.

Cubot X50 comes only in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The phone is powered with an Octa-core Helio P60 chipset that runs multiple apps simultaneously without any glitch. A massive 4500 mAh battery is enough for a couple of days of normal usage.

Furthermore, the phones house a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, and run Android 11.

Cubot X50 will retail from May 17th for the limited-time discounted price of $169.99. It will start retailing from May 17th to May 20th PST via Aliexpress Offical Store. It is a perfect companion for photography enthusiasts who are looking for a budget camera phone. To know more head over to the official Cubot X50 product page.

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Xiaomi Mi CC10 to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chip: Tipster

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Sean

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May 17, 2021

A new leak has revealed that the Xiaomi Mi CC10 series of smartphone will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. The news arrives from a Weibo post, a Chinese microblogging website, from a known tipster.

According to @禿然熊猫, the Chinese tech giant’s Mi CC10 series will sport the Snapdragn 870 chipset. This chipset is a flagship grade SoC that is mainly targeted towards high end smartphone that arrive at a relatively affordable price tag compared to ultra high end handsets. Similarly, a report from ITHome added that other leaks have surfaced that have also revealed the battery capacity of the upcoming smartphone. As per these tips, the Xiaomi Mi CC10 will be powered by a large 4,360mAh battery pack.

For those unaware, the CC10 is the successor to the Mi CC9 series of smartphone that were launch back in 2019. Notably, the high end Mi CC9 Pro was also one of the first devices to sport a rear camera module with a 100 megapixel sensor. The series was well received in China and even launched in a special Meitu edition as well. Unfortunately, this is still just an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the device.

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Xiaomi Mi 10S, Redmi K30i 5G receive MIUI 12.5 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 17, 2021

Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 stable update to its devices in China for the last few weeks. The latest recipients of this update are Mi 10S and Redmi K30i 5G. The former is an improved Mi 10, whereas the latter is a cheaper variant of the vanilla Redmi K30 5G.

The Xiaomi Mi 10S is a new smartphone that got released in March 2021. The device debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. It is exclusively sold in China, just like the Mi 11 Pro and the Mi MIX Fold.

That said, MIUI 12.5 is sort of the first major update for this handset. This new system update arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RGACNXM. This particular software build is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase.

This means the update is being rolled out in batches and therefore, it is only available for a select few users. Anyway, it should reach all the units in the coming days.

On the other hand, the Redmi K30i 5G is almost a year old now. This phone released with Android 10-based MIUI 11. It was updated to MIUI 12 and even got the Android 11 update early this year.

Now, Xiaomi is seeding MIUI 12.5 update for this handset with build number V12.5.2.0.RGICMXM. However, the update is marked as ‘Stable Beta’, which means it is being rolled out in batches and may take some time to reach all units.

Lastly, just like the Mi 10S, the Redmi K30i 5G is a China-exclusive smartphone. Hence, there’s no other regional software build for this phone.

Xiaomi patents Dual Side Slider smartphone with a secondary display

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Sean

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May 17, 2021

Xiaomi has just patented a new futuristic smartphone design. This new handset features a dual side sliding mechanism and also sports a secondary display as well. The company filed the patent back in January 2021 and was published last week.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese tech giant patented a unique and futuristic device that has a sliding mechanism that works in two directions. To put things simply, the device has a portion of it that slides from both the left and right side of the device, hence, the dual side sliding term. Looking at the images shared within the patent, one of the most interesting aspect of this device apart from its dual side slider is the different purpose each serves.

When the user slides the device to the right, a camera module can be observed. On the other hand, the left portion of the slider mechanism uncovers a smaller secondary display. This display is narrow but as tall as the primary display. The smartphone resembles any other device in the market but with a display that covers the entire front area. No front camera or any other seams are noticeable, which is to be expected since the camera is housed on the sliding mechanism.

Notably, there is no rear camera module on the back panel, but the image sensors are also housed on the slider mechanism as well. The front has three cutouts for while the rear has four cutouts. This gives a distinctly minimalistic and futuristic look to the device. Unfortunately, it is unknown if Xiaomi is actually working on such a device or is covering all bases. But, the brand has been known to unveil innovative smartphone designs, so we might see a concept sometime in the future, but that is just speculation and take it with a pinch of salt.

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