At 20:00 GMT+8 today, POCO will be holding a global launch event to announce the POCO M3 Pro 5G. It will be arriving as the first M-series phone from the company with 5G support. Ahead of the launch, YouTube channel ChinaMobileMag has released an unboxing video of the POCO M3 Pro 5G to showcase its appearance in reality.
The unboxing video reveals that the retail package of the POCO M3 Pro 5G will include a few documents, a charger, a USB-C cable, and a transparent case apart from the handset. The front side of the phone features a punch-hole screen with a slightly thick chin. It carries support for a 90Hz refresh rate. For security, it features a side-facing fingerprint reader.
The handset is seen running on MIUI 12.0.5 based Android 11 OS. It is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor and 6 GB of RAM. For storage, it has a built-in capacity of 128 GB and a hybrid SIM slot for adding a microSD card. T
The bottom edge of the phone has a microphone hole, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. Its top edge has another speaker grille and a 3.5mm audio jack. The camera module of the device has a POCO branding and a 48-megapixel triple camera system.
Reports have claimed that the POCO M3 Pro 5G features auxiliary cameras such as a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, it has a 13-megapixel front camera. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W rapid charging.
Rumors are rife that it is a rebadged version of the Dimensity 700 powered Redmi Note 10 5G, which debuted in global markets in March. Fresh information shared by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore reveals that the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants of the POCO M3 Pro 5G are priced at 199 euros and 229 euros, respectively.
The handset may go on sale on May 20. Early bird buyers can both variants for 159 euros and 199 euros, respectively, until May 26. It is expected to arrive in three colors like black, yellow, and green.
Multiple reports have claimed that OPPO is working on the Reno6 series of smartphones. Today, the company revealed a Weibo post to confirm that the Reno6 lineup will be announced at 6 PM (local time) on May 27 in China.
Last year in December, OPPO announced the Reno5, Reno5 Pro, and Reno5 Pro+ smartphones in China. These phones are expected to be replaced by the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ soon. Reports have claimed that these phones have already appeared with respective model numbers such as PEQM00, PEPM00, and PENM00 at the 3C and TENAA certification sites of China.
The Reno6 is expected to house a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel, whereas the Reno6 Pro and Reno6 Pro+ could be coming with a 6.55-inch AMOLED display. All three phones are expected to feature a punch-hole design, an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The images of the Reno6 Pro and Reno6 Pro+ that have appeared at TENAA suggest that their screens feature curved edges.
The recently unveiled Dimensity 900 chip may fuel the Reno6 Pro, while the Dimensity 1200 may power the Pro variant. The Pro+ edition could be featuring the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform. These phones are expected to offer users up to 12 GB of RAM, a built-in storage of up to 256 GB, and an Android 11 OS experience.
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OPPO Reno6 Pro's TENAA images
OPPO Reno6 Pro TENAA
TENAA images of OPPO Reno6 Pro+
OPPO Reno6 Pro+ TENAA
The Reno6 trio may sport a front camera of 32-megapixel. The TENAA appearance of the Reno6 Pro 5G revealed that it has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. The Reno6 also features a 64-megapixel quad-camera setup, but there is no information available on its auxiliary cameras.
The Reno6 Pro+ 5G is expected to feature a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit on the back. All three Reno6 smartphones are likely to house a 4,500mAh battery and they are expected to carry support for 65W rapid charging.
Former Huawei subsidiary Honor released an updated version of its MagicBook series, and some of the models feature the latest Intel processors. The MagicBook 14 comes with a couple of processor options between Intel Core i7 and the Core i5. These processors boast of up to 4.7 GHz and 4.2 GHz, respectively. On the other hand, the MagicBook 15 will rely on the Intel Core i5 processor for the CPU.
The MagicBook series remains one of the popular products from Honor. In January this year, the MagicBook 14 and 15 were announced for the Chinese market with the same 11th generation Intel Core processors but paired with NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU. There is also a Ryzen edition of both laptops. This global version features the latest Intel Iris XE GPU that serves the purpose of gaming and other heavy uses. Both models, according to Honor, will have 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB internal storage capacity.
The MagicBook 14 has a 14-inch 1080p IPS LCD screen, while the MagicBook 15’s display is a 15-inch LCD panel with 1080p resolution. The batteries of the laptops also pack sufficient power, and the user is guaranteed several hours of activity on a full charge. There is also 65W fast charging support, which means you can get up to 45% of power within an hour of charging. The backlit keyboard also illuminates the devices when in a dark environment. Both models also feature a pop-up camera and dual heat pipes with a cooling fan to provide ambient performance always.
Since Huawei sold the Honor brand last year, the company has continued to flourish. The new models are available online via the Honor country-specific website for the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. Other markets are expected to follow suit shortly. The MagicBook 14 with an Intel Core i5 processor will sell at €849, while the Intel Core i7 edition will cost €1,200. The MagicBook 15 starts at €950.
Today, Realme took to its Weibo handle to confirm that it will be announcing a new smartphone at 19:00 PM (local time) on May 24 in China. It seems that the company could be gearing up to launch the rumored Realme GT Neo Flash Edition smartphone. As the alleged moniker suggests it could be a new variant of the Realme GT Neo, which debuted in the home market back in the previous month.
Leaked information that appeared last week revealed that the Realme GT Neo Flash Edition will come with better charging capabilities than the Realme GT Neo. As it is known, the Realme GT Neo carries support for 50W fast charging. It is speculated that the GT Neo Flash Edition will arrive with 65W rapid charging support. The other specs of the Flash Edition are likely to be the same as the GT Neo model.
Recently, a new Realme smartphone with RMX3350 was spotted at China’s 3C and TENAA certification sites. The 3C listing revealed that it could be coming with a 65W charger, while the TENAA listing confirmed a few details such as a 6.43-inch display, Android 11 OS, a 2,200mAh dual-cell battery, and 158.5 x 73.3 x 9.1mm dimensions.
Realme GT Neo
The Dimensity 1200 powered Realme GT Neo also offers the same specs. In addition, it comes with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 4,500mAh battery, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, in-screen fingerprint reader, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and 5G support. In China, the GT Neo is available in options like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$280), 1,899 Yuan (~$295), and 2,399 Yuan (~$373).
The Honor Play5 smartphone has launched in China. In terms of design and specs, it resembles the Dimensity 800U chipset version of the Huawei Nova 8 SE, which was announced back in November last year. Here is all the information on the specs and features of the Honor Play5.
Honor Play5 specifications and features
The Honor Play5 features a 6.53-inch OLED display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The waterdrop notch on the screen houses a selfie camera of 16-megapixel.
The squarish camera module available on the backside of the Honor Play5 has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an LED flash. The smartphone runs on Magic UI 4.0 based Android 10 OS.
Honor Play5
The Dimensity 800U chipset is present under the hood of the Honor Play5, it ships with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It draws power from a 3,800mAh battery, which supports 66W rapid charging.
For security, the Play 5 has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The usual connectivity features like dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack are also available on the Play5.
Honor Play5 pricing and availability
The Honor Play5 has arrived in China in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are priced at 2,099 Yuan (~$326) and 2,299 Yuan (~$358), respectively. The first sales of the Play5 will be carried out on May 26, and it will be available in colors like gradient, purple, and black.
Xiaomi’s sub-brand recently launched a new affordable gaming phone but it is not Black Shark: we are talking about the first from the Redmi lineup, called Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. It has a very advanced hardware department, but its price is very affordable. It is a perfect competitor of the Realme GT Neo: the affordable version of the Realme GT. Both are powered by the same flagship-class MediaTek processor, but which one is the best and which offers the highest value for money? With this specs comparison between Redmi K40 Gaming Edition and Realme GT Neo, we will help you find out.
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition vs Realme GT Neo
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition
Realme GT Neo
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
161.9 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm, 205 grams
158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm, 179 g
DISPLAY
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
5065 mAh, fast charging 67W
4500 mAh, fast charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
If you need the most elegant and original design, you should opt for the Realme GT Neo. Its color variants are very attractive and the phone is also more compact. But if you are a gamer, go for the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition without thinking twice. It comes with a glass back and additional physical keys you can use as gaming triggers. It is not an elegant phone, but definitely a unique one. Further, it has the IP53 certification which makes it dust resistant and splash resistant, so you even get a great build quality. Both the front and the rear glass are protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.
Display
The most advanced display belongs to the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. It is an OLED panel that can show up to one billion colors, it comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, a 500 nit typical brightness, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. With the Realme GT Neo, you get a Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is actually superior and it even offers a wider diagonal with 6.67 inches. Note that Realme GT Neo has an in-display fingerprint reader, while it is side-mounted on the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition.
Specs & Software
The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition and the Realme GT Neo are able to offer the same performance level. They are both powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 mobile platform which is actually the best SoC released by MediaTek. The chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phones run Android 11 out of the box, customized by MIUI and Realme UI, respectively. With the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, you have more choices in terms of memory configurations, but it is a draw.
Camera
Even the camera setups are more or less the same. On the paper, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition looks slightly superior because it comes with a brighter focal aperture for the main camera (f/1.7 aperture), but the sensors are the same: a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera. Both the phones sport a 16 MP front snapper as well.
The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is able to offer a longer battery life thanks to its bigger battery: the capacity is 5065 mAh, while Realme GT Neo has just 4500 mAh. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition also comes with a faster charging technology, thanks to a 65W power. Realme GT Neo stops at 50W, but given that its battery is smaller, we expect similar charging times. None of these phones supports wireless charging, neither reverse charging.
Price
Redmi K40 Gaming Edition carries a starting price of about €389/$475 at the actual change, while Realme GT Neo starts from about €260/$318 in its base variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is actually a superior phone thanks to its better display, bigger battery, better build quality. But the Realme GT Neo has a higher value for money as it offers all the power of the Dimensity 1200 chipset at an incredibly affordable price. Unfortunately, none of these phones is available in the global market.
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming Edition vs Realme GT Neo: PRO and CONS
Microsoft has made multiple attempts at launching a lite version of Windows but they either failed or didn’t pick up, or in the case of Windows 10X, never got to launch. The tech giant has revealed that the much-awaited version of Windows that is supposed to take on Chrome OS has now been canceled.
windows 10x UI
In a statement released by the company for the Windows 10 May 2021 update, John Cable, the vice president, Windows Servicing and Delivery, said Windows 10X will not make it to market but some of its key foundational technology will be integrated into Windows and other products.
“Instead of bringing a product called Windows 10X to market in 2021 like we originally intended, we are leveraging learnings from our journey thus far and accelerating the integration of key foundational 10X technology into other parts of Windows and products at the company,”
He goes on to say that the technology of Windows 10X can be useful in more ways and should not be limited to a category of users which is why it took the decision not to launch the product anymore.
Some of the features of Windows 10X are said to be integrated into Windows Insider preview builds. These include “Microsoft Defender Application Guard, an enhanced Voice Typing experience, and a modernized touch keyboard with optimized key sizing, sounds, colors, and animations”.
Windows 10X was originally supposed to come bundled with dual-screen devices such as the delayed Surface Neo. However, Microsoft said it was shifting the target to single-screen laptops. There are speculations that the Surface Neo may eventually be canceled.
HMD Global may soon launch two new models in its Nokia C-series line. New info has surfaced that reveals the new devices will arrive as the Nokia C20 Plus and the Nokia C30 and they will pack big batteries.
According to Nokibar via Baidu, the Nokia C20 Plus will have a 5000mAh battery capacity while the Nokia C30 will have a 6000mAh battery capacity. The former is a big jump from the 3000mAh battery of the standard Nokia C20 while the latter is the biggest battery capacity in a Nokia phone.
The Nokia C20 and Nokia C30 are expected to look like this
Sketches of both devices included in the leak show that both phones have a similar design with the notable differences being their size and the fingerprint scanner on the Nokia C30. Both phones have dual rear cameras housed in a round housing and flanked on the left by an LED flash. There is a hole in the back panel for the speaker and an audio jack sits at the top.
Considering the Nokia C-series are known to run Android Go, these two devices should run Android 11 Go Edition out of the box. We can also expect them to be powered by UNISOC chipsets.
The source reports that one of the two phones will be launched in China but we don’t know which one it will be. There is also no info on when they are expected to launch.
Supports both wired and wireless connections through HDMI, Hard drive, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
Generally, you can buy Xiaomi Mi TV Box S for $80. But for a limited period, AliExpress is giving out this device for a discounted price of $63.59 only. Please note that this offer is applicable only on the EU variant, shipped from Russian Warehouse. So place your order asap before the deal expires.
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Panasonic has a new rugged tablet and it has some pretty nice features, one of which is a removable battery. The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK S1 as it is called packs mid-range specs and not the latest you will find in a 2021 phone but it should suffice.
The tablet is quite thick which isn’t surprising considering it is designed to take a beating. The buttons are big, there are flaps covering the ports, and the screws holding it together are visible.
The 7” display has a 1280 x 800 resolution and a brightness level of 500 nits. Alongside a glove mode which is a common feature of rugged mobile devices, Panasonic has also included a Rain Mode that can detect when raindrops fall on the screen and ignore it while you are using it.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor and has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage with a slot for storage expansion. There is a built-in barcode scanner, a full-sized USB-A port, and a USB-C port. The tablet has an IP65/67 rating and is MIL-STD-810H certified. It can also support drops from up to 5 feet.
The tablet has a warm-swappable battery. What this means is that, when you remove the battery, the tablet doesn’t go off as there is another built-in battery that keeps it on for a short while. Panasonic will be selling batteries with different capacities, so you can buy the one that suits you best. The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK S1 comes in Wi-Fi and LTE versions. The latter has support for AT&T’s FirstNet Band 14 which is for first responders.
Panasonic ships it with Android 10 but will update it to Android 12. This is an enterprise device, so you won’t be able to pick one up at a store. However, it has been reported that the base model has a $2499 price tag.
Xiaomi recently launched a Smoke Detector manufactured in conjunction with Honeywell. The Chinese tech giant has now announced a similar product dubbed Xiaomi Honeywell Gas Leak Detector. The product will be available under crowdfunding from May 19.
Just as the name implies, the Xiaomi Honeywell Gas Leak Detector is designed to monitor natural gas leaks in real-time. The device is integrated with a high-decibel alarm that will be triggered when a gas leak is detected. The leak detector can also be linked to close the solenoid valve.
Apart from the gas leak detection feature, the Xiaomi Gas Detector is integrated with Bluetooth gateway, bringing on board Xiaomi’s AloT smart experience. In terms of the design, it uses dual front and rear air inlets and built-in sensors. When the natural gas concentration reaches the alarm set value, the device will immediately send out an audible and visual alarm signal. The alarm sound is as last as 70dB.
. Apart from the integrated alarm on the device, the alarm also triggers other alarms on other Xiaomi smart home devices. At the same time, the MIJIA app will send messages remotely to the connected smartphone in order for the leak to be tackled immediately even if you are not at home.
The device can be installed either on the ceiling or mounted on a wall. However, it can’t be installed directly above the gas cylinder or cooker. When a leak is detected, the device can trigger the closure of the solenoid valve through the connection terminal linkage, thus cutting off the gas supply.
The Xiaomi Honeywell Gas Leak Detector carries a retail price of 179 yuan (~$28) but will be available during the crowdfunding exercise for 169 yuan (~$26).
BlitzWolf BW-HL4 Smartwatch features a unique full metal design. It comes with a 1.3” HD full touch display encased in a premium metal case. The watch features multiple dial options with a dynamic UI and also allows for customized watch faces.
The smartwatch features Bluetooth calls and call alerts function and supports messages, emails, and social media apps like Facebook, Line, Weibo, WeChat, Snapchat, etc. With an independent playback function, you can download and store your music directly into the smartwatch and play the same via Bluetooth earphones.
To monitor your health and fitness the watch comes with 10 dedicated sports modes, a sleep tracker, calorie counter, pedometer, 24*7 heart rate and blood pressure monitor, etc. With a 300mAh battery, the watch gives you 5 to 7 days of working time and 20 days of standby on one single charge.
Retailing for $60, BlitzWolf BW-HL4 Smartwatch is now available for pre-order, at a heavily discounted price of $45.99 only at Banggood. The deal is applicable on multiple color variants viz: Black, Gold, and Silver. Please note that this super deal is available only on pre-orders of the first 500 pcs, after which the price will increase. So hurry up and place your orders asap.
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Inspired by the design of AirPods pro, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro features a short stem design and curved body along with a mirror finish. The earphone comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology and the latest Bluetooth v5.2.
Fitted with Qualcomm QCC5151 ultra-low power audio chip and 11mm ultra dynamic sound drivers, the earphone gives you a strong and stable connection and reduces latency and lagging issues. The TWS earphone features Dual Device Intelligent Connection, which helps you to switch between your smartphone and laptop and comes with tap and touch functions to control your music and calls remotely.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro gives you 7 hours of continuous playtime on a single charge and 28 hours with the charging case. For more information on Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, check out this article on Gizmochina. This brand new product from Xiaomi is now available for sale globally, for $152.30 at AliExpress.
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Midea Group, a Chinese Fortune Global 500 company and one of the largest producers of robots and appliances, is launching the brand new Midea M7 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner on 23 May 2021.
The M7 Pro is the latest model in its lineup of smart robot vacuum cleaners. The new model brings in some interesting features like Laser navigation technology, customized cleaning functions, high-power suction, etc. It will be a 4-in-1 vacuum cleaner with the ability to sweep, vacuum, and mop your home.
In case you don’t know, the Midea Group is a popular electrical and home appliance manufacturer in China. The company focuses on manufacturing advanced machines and home appliances for lighting, heating, ventilation, etc. The company has a number of patents under its name and reinvests 4% of its revenue in R&D.
Midea is now focused on increasing its market share internationally and aims to grab around 10% of the international market by 2025. In this regard, Midea has invested in manufacturing centers outside of mainland China and in countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Egypt, the US, Thailand, Brazil, and Argentina.
Google I/O kicks off today and one of the biggest announcements expected to be made is that of Android 12. Following the announcement, we expect partner phone companies to disclose compatible devices that can be enrolled in the Android beta program. Realme has been one of the companies that have been a part of the beta program since 2019 and this year is no different.
We have received information from Realme that its flagship phone, the realme GT, will be a part of the Android 12 Developer Preview Program. The beta update will be available to users in China after Google announces it later today.
Realme has also confirmed that the flagship will get a global release soon after which Android 12 Beta 1 will be made available for it. According to the manufacturer, the beta version will be released in the Realme Community within the month which means the launch should also be scheduled for this month.
The Realme GT has a 6.43-inch FHD+ display with a hole at the top left of the screen for the selfie camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor and has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The device packs a 64MP triple camera setup on the back, a 16MP front-facing camera, stereo speakers, and even has an audio jack. It draws juice from a 4500mAh battery and has support for 65W fast charging.
Multiple reports have claimed that Samsung may announce the Galaxy A22 4G and Galaxy A22 5G in different markets in June. A recent report claimed that certain markets may receive the Galaxy F22 as a rebranded version of the A22 4G. Now, a newly spotted Geekbench listing (via Nashville Chatter Class) shows that Samsung is working on a phone called the Galaxy M22. The listing suggests that it could be a rebranded version of the A22 4G.
The purported Galaxy M22 with model number SM-M225FV has surfaced on Geekbench. The listing reveals that it is fueled by the MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CT model number). The Galaxy A22 4G is also expected to arrive with the same SoC.
While the Galaxy A22 4G is said to be equipped with 6 GB of RAM, the Geekbench listing of the alleged M22 reveals that it has 4 GB of RAM. The device is preloaded with Android 11 OS. Its appearance at Geekbench suggests that the company could be internally testing its performance before its launch.
It is likely that the Galaxy M22 may borrow most of its specs from the Galaxy A22 4G. Rumors surrounding the Galaxy A22 claimed that it has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that delivers a 60Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support.
The back panel of the phone is said to be equipped with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. It may feature a front camera of 13-megapixel.
In related news, the Galaxy A22 5G is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.4-inch FHD+ LCD display, Dimensity 700 chipset, a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, and a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support. It is expected to debut as the cheapest 5G phone from Samsung.
Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading smartphone maker as well as one of the leaders in the chip manufacturing business, is reportedly all set to start construction of chip plant in the United States in the third quarter of this year.
The U.S. chip plant, which is estimated to cost around $17 billion, is expected to be operational by the year 2024. The report comes through Reuters which has cited a South Korean newspaper as its source.
It adds that Samsung is planning to apply an advanced 5-nanometer extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography chip-making process at the plant. While not yet confirmed by the company, the new plant is expected to be in Austin, Texas.
Documents filed with Texas state officials previously showed Samsung is considering Austin as one of the sites for a new $17 billion chip plant. As per the company’s own estimates, it will create around 1,800 jobs.
U.S. President Joe Biden has proposed $50 billion to support chip manufacturing, which has spurred companies like Intel Corp and contract manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to consider major new investments.
Recently, it was reported that TSMC could be planning to invest tens of billions of dollars for establishing cutting-edge chip factories in the United States, likely in the state of Arizona. As noted above, the moves comes after Joe Biden signed an executive order incentivizing manufacturers to shift base to the United States.
Samsung is the world’s largest memory chip producer and the second largest foundry firm. For the upcoming $17 billion foundry factory in the US, apart from Texas, it is also considering other locations, including Arizona and New York.
It’s noteworthy that the company already has a chip facility in Austin, Texas, but the need for additional U.S. investment emerged after its rival companies have moved ahead for capacity expansions. TSMC has announced that it will invest $100 billion over the next three years for capacity expansion.
With India struggling with the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic, Oppo is extending its product service warranty to encourage its users to stay at home and follow precautionary lockdown measures.
The Chinese tech giant has just announced that it is extending the repair warranty for all of its product until 30th June 2021. This is only applicable to products whose warranty expires during this lockdown period. Notably, the move from the brand arrives amid the recent resurgence of cases of COVID-19 in the country. Furthermore, this is also in line with the local government’s directives. Amid the crisis, the company’s service centers will remain closed until the lockdown is in place in different parts of India.
Furthermore, the company has also provided the WhatsApp number to its Indian customers (+91-9871502777) to check the status of the operations in real time. The extension of warranty will cover multiple products like smartphones and accessories such as chargers, data cable, and earphones. Oppo has even setup an after sales customer service in the region that is powered by an AI powered Chatbot called ‘Ollie,’ which is available 24X7 for its customers.
The company has claimed that this bot can resolve 94.5 percent of their querries of its customers. To further support the local government, the smartphone maker has even donated 300 Oppo Band Style to Hyberabad police workforce recently, along with donations of 1,000 oxygenators and 500 breathing machines as well.
Xiaomi has just shared that it has lead the smartphone market in 12 different countries across the globe. Now, the company has also arrived No 1 in terms of after sales services in India.
The Chinese tech giant just shared a report from Red Quanta, a leading consumer intelligence firm, which found that owning a Mi device in India has an ‘assurance of a smooth after sales experience for customers.’ The study from Red Quanta was conducted over a large group of people that were from tier 1 and tier 2 markets in India, amounting to over 8000 participants. This study was related to brands’ commitment to customers and regarding after sales services to measure customer satisfaction.
Muralikrishnan B, COO, Mi India stated that “At Mi India, gaining and strengthening the Trust & Satisfaction of our users is paramount. We realise that the Quality of our devices and our robust After sales service practises go a long way in reinforcing trust in the brand. We have an expansive After Sales service network covering over 600+ districts in the country and have always pushed the boundaries in terms of delivering services.”
The study was tested with multiple parameters in place, including ‘infrastructure and ambience at service facility, COVID-19 safety parameters, smoothness of service initiation, staff interaction, turnaround time for service completion and quality of issue resolution.’ The report found that Xiaomi users have the highest customer satsifaction of 85 percent in the premium smartphone category. This was followed by OnePlus, Apple, and Samsung. Meanwhile, the brand also lead the charts for non premium categories as well with a 51 percent customer satisfaction.
A Xiaomi official has just announced that the brand has managed to the lead the smartphone market in 12 different nations across the globe in the first quarter of this year. The news was shared earlier today (18th May 2021) on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website.
As per a Weibo post from the brand’s President, Lu Weibing, the smartphone maker has managed to achieve the No 1 spot in 12 countries in Q1 2021. The senior executive even shared an image poster that showcased the Chinese tech giant’s achievement. Looking at this poster, the flags of the 12 different nations can be observed. This includes, Spain, Russia, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Croatia, Lithuania, Malaysia, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Colombia.
Furthermore, the company also saw a growth in its market share in Europe, with its position rising to the secon dsport for the first time in the European smartphone market. The brand lead the eastern European market for two consecutive quarter, while the it came it continued to be the third largest OEM in the western European market. Athough, it managed to lead in Spain for the fifth consecutive quarter.
Xiaomi’s growth outside of its home country can be attributed to the company’s two legged effort, which has it place it efforts in both its domestic and international markets. Despite the viral outbreak that hampered shipments back in 2020, the company still saw great success overall.
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