ASUS is rolling out new updates to its 2020 and 2021 flagship phones – the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 8 series respectively. The updates bring new features, enable others, and fix several bugs across all four devices.
Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip
The update arrives as v30.11.51.57 for the Zenfone 8, as v30.11.55.50 for the Zenfone 8 Flip, and as v30.41.69.66 for the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro. The Zenfone 8 series gets a new gesture detection sensitivity feature in one-handed mode as well as SMS-type QR code support in the camera app. VoLTE has also been enabled for several networks in Europe.
For the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro, ASUS has included new security patches and has fixed a bunch of issues one of which is an occasional reboot of the device when using the Wi-Fi hotspot. It has also added support for SMS-type QR codes in the camera app. You can check the full changelog for all devices here.
The updates are rolling out in stages, with a few users getting it now, and more later. However, you can manually check if you have not received a notification for the OTA update.
Samsung’s IoT platform, SmartThings, is getting a new update for its apps that brings a brand new user interface. The new interface should make it easier for users to manage connected devices.
The new interface has five tabs – Favorite, Devices, Life, Automations, and Menu. Samsung explained in its press release that the Favorites tab brings together the most used devices, scenes, and services for quicker access. For the Devices tab, this is where all devices are listed including bulbs, TVs, and home appliances. You can view and control each device here.
The Life tab is where users can explore and discover new SmartThings services. They can also learn about new functions that will further improve their living experience. One example given by Samsung is SmartThings Cooking, which it describes as “a one-stop-shop that creates seamless kitchen and meal-prepping experiences”.
Automations tab is where devices connect and work together based on specific conditions set such as the light bulbs coming on when a door is opened. The Menu tab is where you will find the SmartThings Labs, Notifications, History, and Settings.
The new interface is already rolling out to Android devices and will be made available for iOS later. Samsung’s decision to update the interface is so as to have a uniform experience on devices. Last month, it announced the SmartThings Windows app which offers a similar experience.
In the statement, Samsung also confirmed that it has integrated the Matter protocol into its SmartThings ecosystem. Matter is a unified platform for smart home products that are designed to work across different services including Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Homekit.
Blackview is here with a new affordable and extremely value-for-money tablet. Blackview Tab 10 houses some exceptional features at a competitive price. The new tablet is much attractive and useful than the ones from Huawei and Samsung. The company is primarily known for its rugged smartphones and for the past couple of years, it has continuously improved on making good tablets.
Blackview has evolved a lot over the past few years and the new tablet comes with all the new innovations.
Features of Blackview Tab 10
Doke_P Custom OS Skin
Blackview Tab 10 comes with a custom UI based on Android 11. It enables the users to have more control and convenience over the stock Android. The self-developed UI – Doke_P 1.0 carries several new features and is purely optimized for Android tablets. It delivers all-new icons and carries exceptional features like System Manager, Cold Room, Dark Mode, Game Mode, and some other useful features.
It is calibrated to provide smooth and efficient performance. The Blackview Tab 10 outperforms all its predecessors from a hardware as well as software perspective.
Large Battery – 7480 mAh
Blackview Tab 10 offers a massive 7480 mAh battery that can last up to days. Unlike the other affordable tablets which hardly carry a 5000 mAh battery, the new tablet will bring 600 hours of standby time upon full charge. Statistically, the tablet offers 5.5 hours of gaming experience, 6 hours of video playback, and 30 hours of music playback. It is more than enough for any tablet user who often uses it for entertainment purposes.
Slim and Durable
The Blackview Tab 10 comes with an 8.8mm thinness despite having a massive battery. It uses a durable metal cover. The tablet offers a premium look with its aluminum chassis. It is exceptionally thinner than the competition and looks more stylish and sleek while holding.
10.1-inch Massive display
Display always remains an important component for a tablet. Blackview Tab 10 houses a 10.1inch Full HD+ display that offers vivid colors and excellent contrast. The tablet improves the overall productivity as the user can opt for the split view which enhances the multi-tasking. Moreover, narrower bezels are often regarded as best for video watching and playing games.
Powerful Processor
It comes powered with an MTK8768 processor which is further coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The user can expand it up to 128 GB via a MicroSD card. The processor offers splendid performance and robust response while enabling smooth multitasking.
Other Features
Better Camera – The tablet debuts with a 13MP rear camera to capture the photos on the go. However, an 8MP lens is present on the front for wonderful selfies and quality video calls.
External Keyboard support – Blacview Tab 10 natively supports the expandable keyboard by the means of a USB port or Bluetooth.
Dual 4G SIM – The smartphone offers flawless connectivity options. It supports Dual 4G LTE SIM compatibility.
Considering the specifications and features it offers for the price of $13, Blackview Tab 10 is actually a real value-for-money tablet. The interested users can grab it in three color options of Gray, Silver, and Gold. It is now retailing via AliExpress at a discounted price of $139$199. The price will be revised to $149 from June 12 – June 20.
The Redmi Note 9T launched earlier this year as a rebranded Redmi Note 9 5G for the global markets. The device debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. Months after its release, the handset has now started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update based on Android 11.
Redmi Note 9T
Last week, Xiaomi started rolling out the Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi Note 9 5G. Hence, Redmi Note 9T, the international version of this smartphone was expected to get the same update in near future.
But we did not anticipate Xiaomi to deliver the update for ‘EEA’ and ‘Global’ variants of the Redmi Note 9T just a week after the release of the update in China. That said, the update comes with build numbers V12.5.2.0.RJEEUXM and V12.5.2.0.RJEMIXM for these two versions of the phone.
Both the above-mentioned software builds are in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. This means they are being seeded out in batches and are only available for a select few users.
Anyway, all users of the Redmi Note 9T EEA and Global variants should receive the MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 update in the following weeks. The remaining Russia and Taiwan versions of the handset will certainly get a similar treatment soon.
Redmi AirDots 3 is powered by a QCC3040 chipset and Bluetooth 5.2. This means faster and stable connections with a high speed and data transmission rate. The deep bass and high-quality stereo audio make it a pleasure to listen to your favorite tunes on Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 3. The multi-functional touch control can easily navigate through your music as well as pick up and hang calls and activate the built-in XiaoAI voice assistant.
The 600mAh battery gives you 7 hours of non-stop music with a single charge and up to 30 hours of music time, with the charging case.
Available in three color variants viz: white, blue, and pink this next-generation earbud is selling at AliExpress for a discounted price of $36.57 only. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.
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HMD Global has announced a new entry-level smartphone today. The new device is the Nokia C01 Plus, and you won’t be wrong to call it a revamped Nokia C1 Plus. It not only features a more powerful chipset but also comes with a bigger battery and the latest version of Android Go.
The Nokia C01 Plus has a 5.45-inch HD+ (1440 x 720) display with thick bezels at the bottom and top of the screen. The top bezel is home to a 5MP camera and an LED flash. Unlike the Nokia C1 Plus that has its LED flash and camera on opposite sides of the earpiece, HMD Global has put them on the same side this time around.
Covered in blue or purple plastic with a textured finish for a better grip and a splash proof design, the Nokia CO1 Plus has a UNISOC SC9863a chipset under the hood along with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage that can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot (128GB max.). There is a 3000mAh removable battery and it charges at 5W via a MicroUSB port. The phone also has a 5MP rear camera along with an LED flash on the back.
HMD Global has added dual nano-SIM slots, an audio jack, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, and support for LTE. It ships the device with Android 11 Go and includes a charger and silicone case in the box. The Nokia C01 Plus weighs 157 grams and measures 148 x 71.8 x 9.3 millimeters which makes it heavier and thicker than the Nokia C1 Plus.
The Nokia C01 Plus is priced at ₽6,490 (~$90) and is already available for pre-order in Russia on the Nokia online store.
LCD Touch Display: Elegant appearance, one face design, anti-scratch body
APP Control: Smart thermostat that can be controlled by your smartphone
Voice Control: Works with Amazon Alexa, Google home, etc
Comes with both Manual and Auto Mode
Accurate Temperature: Perceptive ambient temperature, and floor temperature
Data memory works when power is off
Child Lock function
Suitable for electric heating, water gas boiler, water heating, etc
Supports different temperature settings with 6 time-modes
Generally retailing for $35, you can now buy Tuya WiFi Smart Thermostat for a discounted price of $24.89 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable to the smart WiFi variant. You can also buy the thermostat without the WiFi function at a cheaper cost. This flash deal ends on 13 June 2021. So place your order asap.
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Early this year, when the Indian government was in a battle with Twitter, an Indian-developed alternative called Koo, was launched. The micro-blogging platform, which shares several features with the platform it is trying to replace, was originally designed specifically for Indians as it offered its services in multiple local languages. A new report has announced that Koo is now available in Nigeria. This comes shortly after the Nigerian government banned Twitter in the country.
According to India Today, Koo made the announcement on Saturday, a day after the Federal Government of Nigeria banned Twitter. The CEO of Koo, Aprameya Radhakrishna, not only confirmed that it now offers its services in Nigeria but also revealed that they are considering offering it in a local Nigerian language too. There are over 500 native languages spoken in Nigeria including Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba.
The Twitter ban has resulted in several users including some government officials resorting to VPNs to access the platform as all internet service providers in the country have blocked access to it. It remains to be seen if these users will switch to Koo or stick to Twitter.
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
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)
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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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 LetsGoDigitalreport, 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.
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 ITHomereport, 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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