Redmi will be announcing the Redmi Note 10 5G series of smartphones in China on May 26. Early reports claimed that the lineup will include three models such as Redmi Note 10 5G, Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 10 Pro+ 5G. A fresh leak suggests that instead of the Pro+ model, the higher model in the series will carry Redmi Note 10 Ultra 5G moniker. The leak has revealed the key specifications and pricing of the smartphone.
The Redmi Note 10, Note 10 Pro, and Note 10 Ultra monikers can be seen mentioned at the upper-left corner in the leaked image. The render, specs, and pricing mentioned in the leak seemingly belong to the Note 10 Ultra 5G model.
The leak states that the Redmi Note 10 Ultra 5G features a 6.53-inch AMOLED display and is powered by the Dimensity 1100 chipset. The phone draws power from a 5,000mAh battery, which carries support for 33W rapid charging. For photography, it features a 100-megapixel primary camera.
The Chinese text in the image further reveals that the Note 10 Ultra 5G has a side-facing fingerprint scanner, a linear motor, an IR blaster, and 5G support. The handset is expected to arrive in China in options such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The base model of the Note 10 Ultra 5G will cost 1,799 Yuan (~$280).
In addition, Redmi released an official poster of the Phantom Blue edition of the alleged Redmi Note 10 Ultra 5G today. The rear appearance of the phone is inspired by the Xiaomi Mi 11 5G Signature Edition.
Fast-rising EV maker Faraday Future is showcasing a 27-inch backseat screen with video conferencing capabilities added to its FF91 electric vehicle. The EV startup has endured some years of turbulence as it continues to evolve in its growth trajectory.
Faraday Future is at an advanced stage of finalizing its financing agreement with Property Solutions Acquisition Corp that would lead to commercial production of the FF91 luxury electric vehicle. The FF91 is a pretty decent model with some strong performance specs. It is equipped with a 130 kWh battery pack and a 1,050 horsepower drivetrain. The FF91 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in a couple of seconds.
The massive backseat screen further accentuated the ultra-luxury status of the FF91. The FF91 is an intelligent tech EV model whose design is centered on passenger-focused features for a compelling drive experience. The 27-inch Rear passenger screen can be activated with a simple voice command from rear-seat passengers inside the car. They can also make in-vehicle video conferencing from the comfort of their seats.
According to Hong Rao, an executive at Faraday Future, the company will deliver the latest and most advanced user-focused capabilities in the FF 91 EV when it becomes available. Furthermore, he noted that the voice control and video conferencing upgrades are a crucial part of Faraday Future’s third-internet living space experience. He says they will continually seek out and discover new ways to enhance both the user and the unique mobility experience of the model. Ultimately, with these features, it is believed that the users will truly benefit from the advanced technology being incorporated into FF vehicles.
The financing deal is expected to be finalized this quarter, and within 12 months, production of the model would begin hopefully.
Last week, tipster Jon Prosser shared renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. Now, popular tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) has teamed up with Digit India to share the CAD renders of the Pixel 6 Pro. The tipster claims that the images shared by Prosser were good, but not flawless and his CAD renders offer a more accurate look at the Pixel 6 Pro.
Right off the bat, the Google Pixel 6 Pro CAD renders show that it features a curved AMOLED display. The size of the screen is 6.67 inches, but it is not clear whether it supports a high refresh rate. The AMOLED panel will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Thanks to the thin bezels and a slightly thick chin, the Pixel 6 Pro will offer a high screen-to-body ratio.
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The Pixel 6 Pro measures 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.9mm and its thickness increases to 11.5mm at the camera bump. The rear shell of the device sports a dual-tone design, and it has a horizontal stripe at the top for the cameras. As it can be seen, it houses a main wide-angle lens, a periscope telephoto camera, an unknown camera, LED flash, a few sensors, and an LED flash. Hence, the Pixel 6 Pro is expected to arrive as the first Pixel phone with triple rear cameras.
The Google Pixel 6 Pro promises stereo audio output as it features one speaker at top and another one at the bottom. The handset is expected to carry support for wireless charging and its SIM slot seems to be shifted to its left edge.
Past reports have revealed that the Pixel 6 series will be powered by Google’s custom-made chipset. Also, it is unclear whether it is a flagship or upper mid-range device. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know more about the specs of the Pixel 6 Pro.
More revelations have been made in the ongoing trial between Epic Games and Apple. Today, Michael Schmid, Head of Games Business Development for the Apple App Store, gave his testimony. In a Bloomberg report, Schmid was quoted to have said that during the two years before Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store in 2020, the game grossed $100 million for the US tech giant through commissions.
The fine details of the dynamics that yielded the said amount to Apple and the exact figure were left out by Schmid in his testimony, however. When he was asked whether Apple made over $200 million from the Game, Schmid responded that it would be inappropriate for him to answer the specific question.
Apple removed the game from the app store after Epic; the game developer violated its app store regulations by creating an in-app payment platform for Fortnite players. This was in a bid to bypass the 30% commission charged by Apple for such payments. Some industry experts have already estimated that Apple could have grossed more than $350 million from the game. On the other hand, Epic challenges the huge commission Apple is receiving from app developers and is accusing Apple of being a monopoly.
The App Store has been a massive money-spinner for Apple over the years. Last year alone, it made over $22 billion from the store via commissions. The trial is being followed keenly by many other companies who have continued to question what has now been termed Apple tax. This week may mark the high point of the trial, which is already winding down. Apple CEO Tim Cook will testify on Friday in what could further illuminate the issue. Cook has been granted permission by the trial judge to be the first to mount the stand on Friday as the tech giant concludes its arguments. Monday will see Epic also making its final submissions before judgment is delivered.
The trial is a bench trial and so the Judge will deliver judgment without a jury. Whichever way the judgment swing, it will have a far-reaching effect on the entire mobile hardware and software communities.
Earlier this month, OPPO launched a new variant of its first smart band: the OPPO Band Vitality Edition. The existence of this new wearable is leading a lot of people to confusion as they are not able to distinguish the two variants since they look like the same device. That is why we decided to publish a comparison between their specifications. As you will discover in this article including the specs sheets, there are basically no differences between the specifications of these smart bands. But we had to publish this comparison since it is the quickest way to let people realize it.
OPPO Band Sport vs OPPO Band Vitality Edition
OPPO Band Sport
OPPO Band Vitality Edition
DISPLAY
1.1 inches color, AMOLED, curved glass
1.1 inches color, AMOLED, curved glass
WATER RESISTANCE
Up to 5 ATM (50m)
Up to 5 ATM (50m)
NOTIFICATIONS SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes (optional)
Yes (optional)
BATTERY LIFE
Up to 14 days
Up to 14 days
CHARGING PORT
Custom
Custom
COLORS
Black
Orange, Blue
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SpO2 sensor, HR sensor
SpO2 sensor, HR sensor
NUMBER OF SPORT MODES
12
12
Design and display
The only difference between OPPO Band and OPPO Band Vitality Edition is the design. To be more accurate, we are talking about the color variants. The vanilla OPPO Band, also known as OPPO Band Sport in the global market, is available in a Black color variant. The OPPO Band Vitality Edition comes in two color variants: Blue and Orange. If we exclude the color, OPPO Band and the Vitality Edition are exactly the same devices.
That is not the same when it comes to the OPPO Band Style: the elegant version of the smartwatch. It has the same specifications too, but the design is actually different. The Band sports a 1.1-inch AMOLED display with full DCI P3 coverage and offers water resistance up to 50 meters. The display has a resolution of 126 x 294 pixels and it has great visibility, but it can struggle in bright outdoor light. It is not impossible to read, but you need to go into the shade if you are under direct sunlight to see it more clearly. The strap of the band is made of TPU plastic with an aluminum clasp, it has a lot of holes to provide the best fit and it does not cause any skin irritation.
Software and features
OPPO Band and its Vitality Edition are advanced fitness trackers offering accurate heart rate tracking and a SpO2 sensor which can monitor blood oxygen level. You actually get real time blood oxygen monitoring, and the smart band even supports online payment services like WeChat and Alipay in China (through NFC connectivity, naturally).
The OPPO Band is the first smart band with a double payment system, but unfortunately for global customers, it is only available in China. Thanks to the double payment system, in China it is possible to pay in supermarkets and several other places. The smart wearable supports live heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking and allows users to control music on the phone. The OPPO Band and the Vitality Edition can be connected to the phone through the HeyTap Health companion app which is recently available even with iOS.
The 3-axis accelerometer found on the OPPO Band enables automatic sleep monitoring and the optical heart rate monitoring will continuously track heart rate 24/7 including sleep. You can use connected GPS for better accuracy while tracking outdoor activities, but only if you bring your phone with you. Among the activities you can actually track, there are indoor rowing, cycling (indoor and outdoor), badminton, and cricket.
Battery
The OPPO Band is able to offer 14 days of battery life on a single charge, which is an average value for a smart band. But given its great display and its advanced features, we can consider it pretty long battery life. If you use the SpO2 monitoring feature during sleep, it will impact negatively on the battery life, as well as continuous heart rate monitoring. If you do not use these features, you should never have problems getting 12 days of battery life. It takes less than an hour to charge the battery from 0 to 100 percent. With a 30 minute charge, you can get a 70 percent of battery charge, making it a rapid tracker to get back onto your wrist.
Price
The OPPO Band carries a listing price of 199 Yuan in China, which roughly translates into 31 US Dollars. The Vitality Edition of the smart band is only available in the Chinese market, while the OPPO Band Sport and the OPPO Band Style are actually available in the global market, including Europe from this year. The OPPO Band Sport carries a €50 price tag, while you need €70 to purchase the OPPO Band Style in Europe.
These are pretty high prices if we consider the concurrency, but given the accurate measurements made by this smart band, the good display, and more, the price is justified. However, we expected more sports modes as several other smart bands offer more versatility. Do you like the OPPO Band or you would rather go for models from other brands such as the latest Xiaomi Mi Band? Let us know by using the comment box below.
In late March, Vivo announced the Vivo X60 Pro 5G in Malaysia. Almost two months later, the phone has now made its way to Europe. The phone was announced earlier this week, and according to Vivo, it is the official smartphone of the UEFA Euro 2020 championship.
The Vivo X60 Pro 5G’s selling point is its camera setup. Co-developed with ZEISS, the phone comes with a new gimbal stabilization system – Vivo says it boasts a five-axis video stabilization system, an upgrade from the four-axis of the last-gen model. It also has a new feature called Pixel Shift Ultra HD Imaging Technology that “enhances accuracy especially in colors, details, and zoom sharpness”. Vivo says it has also recreated the iconic ZEISS Biotar Portrait Style for the phone. This feature adds a swirly bokeh effect to portrait images.
There are three cameras on the back of the phone – a 148MP main camera, a 13MP super-wide-angle camera, and a 13MP portrait lens. The phone also has a 32MP front-facing camera.
The Vivo X60 Pro 5G has a 6.56-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz response rate. It has HDR10 and is certified as an SGS Eye Care Display. There is a Snapdragon 870 processor under the hood with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It packs a 4200mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
Vivo has put a price tag of £749 on the phone and it will be available for purchase in the UK on June 3. The manufacturer is also running a campaign in partnership with the football star, Michael Owen, that will see fans win a Vivo Golden Ticket to experience the Euro 2020 championships for themselves and a friend. All they have to do is show off their skills on social media. Vivo says that the ticket gives access to all matches of the winner’s country’s team. More details are available on the Vivo UK Instagram page.
The Redmi Note 8 is one of the most popular models in the Redmi Note series. It is so popular that Xiaomi is bringing it back this year with upgraded internals. Yes, you read that right – the Redmi Note 8 2021 is coming.
A tweet by the official Xiaomi account has confirmed earlier reports that there is a new version of the Redmi Note 8 coming, and it will launch as the Redmi Note 8 2021. This is unusual considering that the Redmi Note 8 has already received two successors – the Redmi Note 9 and the Redmi Note 10 – and both are fantastic devices. There is not yet an official launch date for the Redmi Note 8 2021 but we will let you know once we do.
In the tweet, Xiaomi revealed that it has sold over 25 million units of the original Redmi Note 8 phone globally. While that is a lot considering that Xiaomi revealed earlier today that it has sold over 200 million Redmi Note phones since the series was established up until February 24, 2021, we are not sure if the 25 million units include sales of the Redmi Note 8T which is practically the NFC version of the Redmi Note 8.
It has been reported that the Redmi Note 8 2021 will have an LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch. It will swap the Snapdragon 665 chipset for MediaTek’s Helio G85, have 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and pack a 4000mAh battery with support for22.5W fast charging. It will also run MIUI 12.5 out of the box. The camera specs are currently unknown but there are speculations it may not differ from the original.
Now that Xiaomi is relaunching older devices, which of its other phones do you want to see get a relaunch?
Sphero is known for its line of programmable robot toys that help teach kids how to code while having fun. However, most of its products are designed for older kids and need a companion app (thus a phone or tablet). Now, it is targeting much younger kids with its latest robot toy, the Sphero Indi, which doesn’t need a companion app but still teaches problem-solving skills.
Sphero says that Indi is designed for kids in Pre-K to 2nd Grade. The robot which is shaped like a car also doesn’t need a device to be programmed as it does that with the aid of color cards. This is great for parents who are trying to reduce screen time for their kids.
However, Sphero has also added app support via the Sphero Edu Jr app (iOS and Android) for more features when a child is ready to level up. With the app, kids can reprogram how the toy responds to different colors. They can also customize the LED on the top of the toy and control the sounds the robot makes when it passes over a color tile. Kids can also simply drive the robot with the intuitive controls of the app.
Indi has a color sensor and comes with color tiles that are encoded with different actions. So when the car runs over it, it reads the color tiles and performs the said action which can be to turn left or right, slow down, stop, celebrate, or turn at a certain angle. Kids should be able to solve puzzles and build mazes with the color tiles. There are also stickers included for kids to customize their robots.
Indi is available in two settings – there is the Indi Class Pack which has the following and is priced at $1,199.99:
8 Indi robots
8 Durable student cases
1 Classroom tote bag
1 Charging case to charge and store 8 Indi robots
1 Standards-aligned Educator Guide Book
8 sets of 20 Durable silicone color tiles (20 per student case)
8 Sets of 15 Beginner’s Programming Challenge Cards (15 per student case)
8 USB charging cables
2 Sets of 30 replacement color cards
4 adhesive sticker sheets to secure color cards
1 Decorative sticker sheet for students to customize Indi
There is also the Student Kit that has the following and is priced at $124.99:
1 robot
1 charging cable
1 Student case
15 Beginner’s Programming Challenge Cards
20 durable silicone color tiles
2 Decorative sticker sheets to customize Indi
1 Quick start guide
Pre-orders are open now ahead of when it begins shipping in September.
Xiaomi Mi Band 6 features a 1.56” AMOLED full-screen display with 326ppi and customizable background images. The smart band comes in six different strap colors viz: Black, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Olive, and Ivory.
To manage your health and fitness, the smart band comes with 30 fitness modes with an auto-detection function for 6 dedicated modes and other features like a heart rate monitor, SpO2 tracker, sleep tracker, stress monitor, female health tracker, etc. The 50m water-resistant band, gives you 5 days of battery life on heavy mode, 14 days on normal mode, and 19 days on power-saving mode.
Generally retailing for $60, you can now buy Xiaomi Mi Band 6 Global version for $46.05 only at AliExpress. Please note that his deal is applicable to the Global Version without a box. You can also get the Chinese Version with a box at a cheaper price from the same store. So please make sure that you select the appropriate version before placing the order. There are only a few pieces left of the global version. So place your order asap.
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Banggood is giving a fantastic deal on Xiaomi Mijia Thermometer 2. For the next 5 days, the advanced Bluetooth Thermometer, 3 pieces is available for $14.49 only.
Low Battery consumption – Ultra Long Battery life up to a year
Temperature and Humidity accuracy – 0.1 degrees
LED Digital display
Intelligent Linkage – Control the device and smart appliances like humidifier using Mi App
Smart Baby Mode
Compatible with XiaoAi Voice Assistant
Intuitive and Cute emojis
Light and Compact Design
You can now buy 3 pieces of Xiaomi Mijia Thermometer 2 for a discounted price of $14.49 only at Banggood. Please note that this is a bundle deal for 3 pieces of the home thermometer. The flash deal ends in the next 5 days. So place your order asap.
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In late April, vivo debuted the vivo V21 series in Malaysia. The lineup consists of three models, namely vivo V21, vivo V21 5G, and vivo V21e. Now, almost a month later, the 5G variant of vivo V21e appears on the internet.
vivo V21e
The vivo V21 series is the successor to the vivo V20 series from 2020. The predecessor lineup includes a total of four devices. Looks like the company is aiming to hit that number with the upcoming vivo V21e 5G.
According to a report by 91Mobiles, the vivo V21e 5G has been certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) with model number V2055. Hence, the smartphone could launch in India.
Additionally, this handset has been also benchmarked by Geekbench. According to the listing, the phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset coupled with 8GB RAM. As for software, it will run Android 11.
For those unaware, the regular vivo V21e features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. Therefore, the performance of the two smartphones should be identical.
Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the vivo V21e 5G. It is a mystery whether it will have the same set of specifications as the vanilla vivo V21e.
Anyway, we expect to learn more about it before its official launch in the coming days.
After a long walk in the rumor mill, Transsion Holdings subsidiary Infinix has gone official with the Infinix Hot 10S. The device is the brand’s latest mid-range model under the prolific Hot series and it will be available in India from May 27.
The Infinix Hot 10S utilizes a waterdrop notch design on top of the screen which is a 6.82-inch display with an HD+ resolution of 1640 x 720 pixels. The display features a 20.5:9 aspect ratio and has a 90.6% screen-to-body ratio. The display comes with support for a 90Hz refresh rate, 440 nits brightness, and 180Hz touch sampling rate.
Under the hood, the Hot 10S is fired up by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with up to 4GB/ 6GB LPDDR4X RAM. The phone is available in a sole 64GB storage option with support for storage expansion up to 256GB via microSD.
For optics, the device crams a triple camera setup at the rear comprising a 48-megapixel main shooter with f/1.79 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an AI lens. There is also a Quad-LED flash for clearer captures. At the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture and dual-LED flash. The back panel has a diamond-patterned design and equally packs a fingerprint sensor.
The Infinix Hot 10S runs on Android 11-based XOS 7.6 and keeping the lights on is a mammoth 6,000mAh battery. The phone comes with support for 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/GLONASS, and Beidou. There is equally a 3.5mm jack onboard as well as FM radio.
In terms of the price, the Infinix Hot 10S 4GB+64GB version is priced at Rs 9999 (~$137) while the 6GB+64GB version will retail for Rs 10,999 (~$150). The phone comes in Morandi Green, 7° Purple, Heart of Ocean, and 95° Black colors. It will go on sale in India from May 27 12 noon via Flipkart. Buyers will receive an Rs. 500 discount across the board during the first sales.
Chinese smartphone maker vivo is known for its vivo X series globally. However, the company’s bestsellers are part of the vivo Y series. The firm is known for releasing multiple models in this lineup every now and then. According to new findings, the company’s next Y series handset will be called vivo Y53s.
Vivo Y52s
As per a report by MySmartPrice, the forthcoming vivo Y53s has been certified by CQC and BIS. Additionally, the device has been also listed on Google Play Console. These online listings of the smartphone have revealed some of its specifications.
First and foremost, the vivo Y53s bears the model number V2058. Secondly, this phone has been certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). Therefore, it could launch in India.
Then, the handset’s CQC certification says that it will support 33W fast charging. This is interesting as most of the vivo Y series devices only support 18W fast charging.
Lastly, according to Google Play Console, the vivo Y53s will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset paired with 8GB RAM. The amount of RAM is again unusual for a vivo Y series phone. Last but not least, the smartphone will sport an FHD+ display with 440 DPI and will run Android 11.
We expect to learn more about the vivo Y53s before the device’s official launch in the coming days.
ByteDance, the makers of TikTok, is having a major shake in its leadership. Its CEO, Zhang Yiming, has announced that he will be stepping down from his role.
The news which was first reported by Reuters and confirmed by the company said Zhang will be leaving his position for a “key strategy” position at the end of the year. He will hand over to Liang Rubo, his long-time friend who is the current head of Human Resources and who he describes as “an invaluable partner” with “strengths in management, organization, and social engagement”.
Source: Reuters
Zhang Yiming revealed that he lacked some of the skills that make an ideal manager and that he is better at analyzing organizational and market principles rather than actually managing people”.
Zhang will work with Liang for the next six months for a smooth transition. The CEO currently owns about 20% to 30% of the company which was founded in 2012 and 50% of voting rights. It is not known if he will give up his voting rights.
There are speculations that the decision might be to take the spotlight away from him when the company eventually has its IPO which was supposed to happen this year but was suspended last month. The IPO is expected to result in a significant increase in his wealth which may put him on Beijing’s radar.
AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on the POCO M3 Pro Global Version. The smartphone which usually retails at $199 is now available at a discounted price of $169 only. Moreover, by using the coupon code: 10M3PRO, you can get an additional discount of $10. Thus you can buy Poco M3 Pro for $159 only.
POCO M3 Pro 5G, Global version comes with a 6.5-inch FHD plus display and MediaTek Dimensity 700 Octa-Core processor. The smartphone which comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM is fueled by a massive 5000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. With a triple AI Camera setup, POCO M3 boasts a 48MP main camera and 2MP + 2MP secondary cameras. It features an 8MP selfie camera. For more information on the smartphone, check out this article from Gizmochina.
Poco M3 Pro, Global Version usually retails for $199. But on account of its world premiere, POCO is giving out this smartphone for $159 only by using the coupon code:10M3PRO. Please note that the above price is applicable only on 4GB + 64GB, Black and Blue color variant, ordered from the China warehouse. Other discounts are available on different color and memory variants and orders made from the China and EU warehouses. This super deal ends in the next 18 hours. So place your order asap.
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Smart TVs, the new favorite product segment of smart hardware manufacturers, are reshaping our imagination of home entertainment. If you’re satisfied with your old TV in your living room and haven’t noticed the evolution of smart TV over the years, this review probably will ignite your interest in it.
Today, we are going to look deeper into one of the hottest Smart TV series in the market, the HUAWEI Vision S smart TV. In this review, we’ll show you how the latest Huawei TV can upgrade your home entertainment experience.
The model we have today is the HUAWEI Vision S65, which comes with an attractive visual presentation and great distributed capabilities for interaction with phones, along with a competitive price. The Vision S series is the first Huawei Smart TV series for the international market, so it is probably the best Huawei Smart TV you can buy at the moment.
HUAWEI Vision S65 Smart TV Review: Design
Let’s look at its design. At first glance, the top camera immediately grabbed our attention. This 13MP camera is designed with a magnetic link and supports up and down rotation. Users can adjust the camera angle for the best shooting position. And thanks to the convenient magnetic design, the camera is removable at any time when it’s not in use, so there is no fear of privacy leaks. In addition to normal photo taking and video filming, the camera also can make 1080P video calls with other devices.
The bezel is made of one-piece plastic without break points. And the backside is made of metal, which we guess is for a better thermal design.
Huawei Smart Screen S65 features a 4K 120Hz LCD screen. This screen achieves a super-high screen-to-body ratio of 94%. The front side is visually stunning. In addition, in order to weaken the presence of other components, so that users can focus on the screen itself, the base is designed into two visually lightweight bars. Of course, you can also choose to wall-mount it and make it a part of your wall decor.
HUAWEI Vision S65 Smart TV Review: Display
Coming back to the display, it supports a DCI-P3 Gamut of up to 92%, which already covers wider colors than most TV products in its price range. In addition, the Vision S also provides multi-color modes. And then we watched various content including TV Shows, movies and sports. The Auto Mode can adapt to different content pretty well, which is quite convenient if you don’t want to change the color mode from time to time.
However, the Vision S didn’t support HDR colors, so when displaying HDR contents, the dynamic range could be a bit
The 120Hz refresh rate really looks stunning. But the viewing experience wouldn’t have been so delightful when watching low-framerate content if not for the supporting Smart MEMC algorithm. Combined with HUAWEI’s MEMC algorithm, it can dynamically insert frames up to 120fps and take full advantage of the 120Hz screen.
And the fact is that most video content that we can watch right now generally are made with relatively low framerates of 24fps or 30fps. But unlike most TV products featuring 60Hz refresh-rate, the Vision S series’ 120Hz refresh rate is an integer multiple of both 30 and 24, which guarantees insertion of consistent frames between every 2 frames. As a result, the Vision S is able to better solve the problems of lag, ghosting, and trailing that exist on 60Hz screens, thereby making the picture smoother and more stable with the double frame rates.
During our experience, the MEMC technique of the Vision S worked well with most content. But we have to remind you that the MEMC technology is not perfect for all the TV products so far. The Vision S is no exception. When it meets complicated or rapidly changing clips, the MEMC may not perfectly work. And after we tested, under the Auto Mode or the Customized mode with Middle level of dynamic picture compensation, the MEMC performed much better to adapt to any content with good picture quality, and smooth motion as well.
HUAWEI Vision S65 Smart TV Review: Connectivity Ports
As for its wired connection, there are 3 HDMI 2.0 ports, one AV-in, a SPDIF Audio out and a USB-3 for file transfer or external storage. Although the screen of the TV supports up to 4K resolution and 120Hz, there is no way to play 4K 120Hz games with the Vision S due to the lack of HDMI 2.1 ports.
So, for wired projection with non-Huawei-devices, such as Gaming consoles and PCs, although the Vision S features a 4k 120Hz screen, so far it can only support up to 4K resolution with 30fps refresh rate or 1080P resolution with 60fps, which is quite a waste of such a great display.
But thanks to the MEMC feature, the gaming experience still got improved with the dynamic compensation. In actual gaming, the huge display made the whole experience much more immersive than just playing games on a PC display, and it didn’t lose much of the smoothness either.
HUAWEI Vision S65 Smart TV Review: Speakers
Another surprise of the vision S is the decent AI speaker mode powered by the built-in 4 speakers. The Vision S uses a 4 x 10W-speaker solution, including two full-range speakers and another two high-range speakers. Because of the use of three-band playback, the Vision S can deliver an extremely wide frequency response range, enabling perfect reproduction of different frequencies in the audio signal.
HUAWEI Vision S65 Smart TV Review: HarmonyOS
When it comes to the Vision series, it’s inevitable to talk about the Harmony OS. Huawei Vision series is one of the first hardware to be built on Harmony OS, from which we can also get a glimpse of the future that will be built under the HUAWEI Smart home project. As the essential feature of HUAWEI’s multi-hardware collaborative operation, the Harmony OS pursues the integration and unification of multiple devices. For example, the Vision S can be an important extension of your phone, and similarly, your phone can be used as an accessory to the Vision TV. You can turn the phone not just into a remote control for the Vision TV, but it can also be a low-latency projection signal of it, and can even be the gamepad when you play games on the Vision TV. It can call on the phone’s various sensors to perform operations that are not possible with other gamepads, such as the phone’s gyroscope and gravity sensor. And of course, all these features are only available on Huawei’s phones right now.
Besides, for convenient projection, the Vision S supports the OneHop projection under 60fps high framerate. Using the OneHop, users can have their Huawei phone’s screen instantly mirrored to the TV through a single contact between the phone and the remote control. Under mirrored projection, the status bar, notifications and message or call alerts would be blocked and will not be displayed on the TV screen, which protects users’ privacy.
And it does not just simply mirror your phone but the TV also can project the phone under desktop mode and turn it into a PC. And then the phone will become a touchpad to control the PC.
Besides, the excellent interaction with Huawei devices also includes fast file, video and image transfer and share.
Another important addition we found is that Huawei has customized different content including online video, music and Apps according to different regions. If you officially purchase the TV in your region, the TV system will show the customized popular local content, along with popular international content as well.
HUAWEI Vision S65 Smart TV Review: Verdict
From the Vision S, it’s quite surprising that Huawei has the real determination to be a global player in the smart connected TV segment, and more importantly, it’s done pretty well: Such as the 4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate with MEMC dynamic compensation; the removable camera, the multi-device collaboration based on the fluent Harmony OS and the customized contents for various regions. Some of these features are rare even in most competing products in the same price range. And if you’re a Huawei phone user, the Vision series could be the best option for you.
Currently, Huawei is working on updating its phone operating system to the Harmony OS. And when the update comes, we believe that the experience on the Vision TV will definitely be better than the present.
Lately, Samsung has been rebranding a number of smartphones. These rebadged handsets are part of the company’s budget lineup – Galaxy A, Galaxy M, and Galaxy F. This strategy seems to be yielding results, and therefore, we continue to see such devices. According to a new report, the South Korean tech giant is working on a handset called Galaxy M52 5G, which could be a rebranded version of the recently launched Galaxy F52 5G.
Samsung Galaxy F52 5G
Earlier today, Samsung launched the Galaxy F52 5G in China as the company’s first Galaxy F series smartphone in the country. This device shares some of its specs with the Galaxy A52 5G but it is not the same device as Galaxy A42 5G and Galaxy M42 5G.
As per a new report by GalaxyClub, the clone of Galaxy F52 5G could go official as Galaxy M52 5G. This upcoming Galaxy M series will be the successor to last year’s Galaxy M51.
The publication speculates that the Galaxy M52 5G could be the unreleased SM-M425F. For those unaware, this phone is a variant of the Galaxy M42 with a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary camera sensor.
Since the Galaxy F52 5G has an identical name and a 64MP camera, there’s a chance that it could launch as Galaxy M52 5G in some markets. But the problem is that the exact camera sensor of the new device is not known since Samsung has not mentioned it on its website.
Another issue is that the model number of the Galaxy F52 5G is SM-E5260, which is completely different from SM-M425F. So the Galaxy M52 5G could be a standalone smartphone.
Whatever the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G turns out to be, we expect to learn more about it before its official launch in the coming days.
Samsung has officially unveiled a new Galaxy F-series model in China. The model dubbed Samsung Galaxy F52 5G comes just a couple of months after the Galaxy F62 was introduced in February.
The Galaxy F52 5G is yet another attempt by Samsung to bring affordable premium 5G phones and what better market to launch it than China where 5G connectivity is already widespread.
In terms of the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy F52 5G sports a 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with a FullHD+ resolution of 2408x1080p. The display features a punch-hole design located at the top right corner of the screen. The hole punch houses a huge 16-megapixel selfie sensor. The design also affords the device a higher screen-to-body ratio and brings an immersive viewing experience to users. The screen also comes with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Galaxy F52 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor paired with 8GB of RAM. The device also comes with 128GB internal storage which is expandable. There is a microSD slot onboard which will allow for expansion of the storage by up to a staggering 1TB.
On the camera aspect, the F52 5G packs a Quad-camera setup at the rear. The sensors are stacked in a vertical module on the top right corner of the back panel. The sensors include a 64MP primary camera teaming up with an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP depth, and a 2MP macro camera.
At the side of the screen are the volume rockers and power button. The fingerprint scanner is mounted underneath the power button. For interface, the F52 5G runs on Android 11-based One UI 3.1 which brings onboard several third-party apps that can’t be uninstalled.
The premium smartphone is fired up by a 4500mh battery that can guarantee a long battery life. The phone also features a USB-C port for charging and data transfer. There is support for 25W fast charging onboard the smartphone. You also get a 3.5mm headphone jack.
As for the price, the Galaxy F52 5G carries a decent 1,999 yuan (~$310) price tag. The phone is available in two color options – Dusky Black and Magic White and is already open for pre-orders in China. There is no word yet as to when it will be available in other markets.
Oppo India has just announced the new MyOPPO App for the region. It offers its Indian customers an easier method to access the Community and even allows them to seek support for any issues.
As per a press release, the Chinese tech giant announced that it seeks to furthermore improve the user experience of its customer base in the country. This new app will serve as a platform for user interaction with other members of the community to share their own experiences and get direct support as well. This community also brings with it benefits that users can avail directly.
Through the app, the brand will now place a large focus on community, services, and products. Users can even find useful information, tips, and tricks on the platform easily while also being able to get in touch with the company’s service team directly instead of requiring a third party social media platform. This app will be available on the firm’s official App Market and will arrive pre installed in all upcoming smartphones. The app is currently available for download from the App Market and users can check it out by clicking on this link here.
Apple has just showcased a new feature for its Apple Watch. This new feature uses wrist gesture technology that has been patented by the company and will seek to assist specially abled users.
The Cupertino based giant previewed the new AssistiveTouch technology earlier today (20th May 2021), which is designed for users with mobility, vision, hearing, and even cognitive disabilities. Furthermore, the new feature from the iPhone maker is for its popular smartwatch platform and is in line with its philosophy that accessibility is a human right. With this feature, it aims to include more people to benefit from its products.
According to the company, the feature will be rolled out via software updates across all of Apple’s operating systems and will allow people with limb differences to navigate the Apple Watch. Through AssistiveTouch, the brand aims to help users with limited mobility and upper body limb differences to enjoy the benefits of its wearable product without requiring to touch the display or control.
This system will use the device’s built in motion sensors, which include the gyroscope and accelerometer along with the optical heart rate sensor and machine learning as well. With the update, the smartwatch will now be able to detect subtle differences in muscle movement and tendon activity. In simpler terms, users’ movements would let differently abled people to navigate a cursor on the display through a series of hand gestures like a pinch of a clench.
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