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ASUS Zenfone 8 likely to launch in India as ASUS 8Z

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS last week launched the Zenfone 8 series for the global market. The India launch was postponed by the company due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic in the Asian country. The Zenfone 8 has now been spotted on Google’s website, listed under the Google Play supported devices.

What makes the listing spectacular is that the phone bears the moniker ASUS 8Z. The model also comes with the model numbers ASUS_I006D and ZS590KS. The ASUS _I006D model number aligns with the number with which the device appeared on India’s BIS certification website. There was no mention of an alternate name for the higher-end Zenfone 8 Flip which is an indication that the Flip model may not launch in India.

There is precedence to this pattern of naming the Zenfone series models differently in China. The Zenfone 6 released in 2019 was launched in India as ASUS 6Z. This is due to a court order issued over a trademark issue about the use of the ‘Zen’ or ‘ZenFone’ moniker.

Thus, expect the Zenfone 8 as ASUS 8Z in India soon. The device will likely retain the same specs as the Zenfone 8. To refresh our memories, the smartphone is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 888 processor paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5 storage. The device sports a 5.9-inch E4 AMOLED screen with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is covered by a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

The phone runs on the custom Zen UI based on Android 11. As for the camera, the phone packs a dual-camera set up made up of a 64MP main sensor assisted by a 12MP ultra-wide camera. At the front, there is a 12MP front camera. There is also a generous 4000mAh battery under the hood with 30W Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging support.

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The Galaxy F52 5G is the first F-series phone to be sold outside India

Samsung’s Galaxy F-series line of affordable phones has been exclusive to India since it launched last year but that will no longer be the case. Now, the series is heading to other markets starting with China and the first device is the yet-to-be-announced Galaxy F52 5G.

An official poster for the Galaxy F52 5G was shared on Weibo a few days ago by a user that goes by Instant Digital. The image shows the phone in two color variants – Black and White. It also reveals that it will be available for pre-order starting on Thursday, May 20.

Galaxy F52 5G

According to the Weibo user who shared the poster online, he was already aware the Galaxy F52 5G would be released in China as far back as December 2020 judging from a screenshot of an earlier Weibo post.

It has been reported that the Galaxy F52 5G will have a 6.57-inch FHD+ LCD display with a hole punch at the top right corner of the screen. It will have a Snapdragon 750G processor powering it, 64MP quad rear cameras, a 16MP selfie camera, and a 4350mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. It will also have an audio jack at the bottom as shown in the poster above.

The device is said to have a price tag of ¥1999 (~$310). It will go on sale on June 1 and Samsung will ship the phone with a free bathroom scale for early buyers.

 

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OnePlus TVs are finally coming to Europe, no plans for a foldable phone yet

In 2019, OnePlus made its entry into the smart TV market with the OnePlus TV Q1 and the OnePlus TV Q1 Pro. It has gone on to announce more models that are more affordable than the premium Q1 and Q1 Pro. The thing is that none of these TVs are officially sold outside India, but that may change soon.

OnePlus’ CEO, Pete Lau, is reported to have disclosed to the press that it plans to bring its TVs to Europe in the future. This will pit it against Xiaomi, another Chinese phone manufacturer that has been selling its TVs in Europe for years. Unfortunately, there is no info on when the TVs will be launched in Europe.

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OnePlus TV U1

When OnePlus eventually launches its TVs in Europe, they will most likely be imported which will raise their price tags compared to India where the TVs are manufactured.

In related news, Pete Lau also revealed that the company has no plans for a foldable device yet. The top executive believes there is still significant development that has to be made most especially with respect to the software. This should not come as a surprise as OnePlus is known to not be an early adopter when it comes to trends in the industry. The manufacturer didn’t launch a phone with support for wireless charging until last year, so something as monumental as a foldable device will take some time.

 

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition gets MIUI 12.5 update

Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 Youth Edition in late April. The company even unveiled MIUI 12 at the same event. However, the smartphone debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. It was updated to MIUI 12 a couple of months later and also received the Android 11 update by the end of 2020. Now, over a year after its release, the handset has started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition (aka Mi 10 Lite Zoom)

MIUI 12.5 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system. The new version brings improvements to devices running MIUI 12

The company has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 stable update to eligible devices in China for the past few days. The latest phone to get it is Mi 10 Youth Edition, which is also known as Mi 10 Lite Zoom.

The MIUI 12.5 update for the Mi 10 Youth Edition arrives with build number V12.5.2.0.RJVCNXM. This software build is in the ‘Stable Beta’ as of now. This means it is being seeded out in batches for a select few users.

Anyway, the update should be available for all users in the coming days. Lastly, since the Mi 10 Youth Edition (aka Mi 10 Lite Zoom) is a China-exclusive smartphone, there’s no other regional MIUI build for this headset.

 

 

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OnePlus 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: Specs Comparison

Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 11 Ultra: the most powerful and advanced flagship it ever brought to the market, as well as one of the most expensive. It powerful and innovative features, but is it worth spending all that money on a smartphone in 2021? For less, you can get several other top-tier flagships, such as the OnePlus 9 Pro. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 Pro which will help you understand the main differences between these handsets.

OnePlus 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

OnePlus 9 Pro Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm, 197 g 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm, 234 g
DISPLAY  6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216p (Quad HD+), LTPO Fluid2 AMOLED  6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, OxygenOS or ColorOS  Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Quad 48 + 8 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 50 + 48  + 48 MP, f/2.0 + f/4.1 + f/2.2
20 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY  4500 mAh, fast charging 65W, wireless charging 50W  5000 mAh, fast charging 67W, fast wireless charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP68 waterproof Dual SIM slot, 5G, water resistant (IP68), reverse wireless charging 10W, secondary display

Design

Due to the huge camera module on the rear side, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is not my favorite phone. But it is actually made with more premium materials, including a ceramic back, an aluminum frame, and the Gorilla Glass Victus protection by Corning for the front glass. However, I prefer the OnePlus 9 Pro because it has a more minimal look, it is a more compact phone and it is also lighter than Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. Both the phones offer protection against dust and water with the IP68 certification: they are waterproof.

 

Display

OnePlus 9 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are equipped with outstanding displays among the best panels in the whole market. They both come with one billion colors AMOLED panels including the HDR10+ certification and a high 120 Hz refresh rate, as well as a very high brightness. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has a wider 6.81-inch diagonal, while the OnePlus 9 Pro is more compact; both have curved panels at the edges and both come with a Quad HD+ resolution. The differences between these displays are very marginal, so we will consider it as a draw.

 

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and OnePlus 9 Pro are close not only when it comes to the display, but also when it comes to the hardware. They are both fueled by a Snapdragon 888 mobile platform paired with up to 12 GB of RAM. The only important difference between their hardware departments is the internal storage if we consider the higher-end configurations. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra offers up to 512 GB of storage, while the OnePlus 9 Pro stops at 256 GB.

 

Camera

Despite the OnePlus 9 Pro comes with cameras co-engineered with Hasselblad, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is the camera king here. It has a 50 MP main sensor with laser autofocus and OIS, a 48 MP periscope sensor with OIS and 5x optical zoom, and a 48 MP ultrawide camera. It is able to record 8K videos with HDR10+ and it also comes with a secondary rear display which allows shooting selfies with the rear cameras.

 

 

Battery

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has a bigger 5000 mAh battery, so it is able to provide a longer battery life on a single charge. The components of the phones have a similar energy consumption, that is why the battery capacity makes the difference. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra features faster charging technologies (67W wired charging and 67W fast wireless charging against 65W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging), but given that the OnePlus 9 Pro has a smaller battery, it is actually quicker to reach 100 percent.

 

Price

The OnePlus 9 Pro has a starting price of €900/$1100 in the global market, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra starts from €1200/$1450. As you probably understood from the prices, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a superior phone. It has more advanced cameras, a bigger battery, and a secondary display. Further, you get a ceramic design and a wider panel. But do you really need these features? With the OnePlus 9 Pro, you still get amazing cameras and good battery life while saving a lot of money. Which one would you pick after considering their prices?

 

 

OnePlus 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 9 Pro

PRO

  • More affordable
  • Great design
  • More compact

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

 

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

PRO

  • Secondary rear display
  • Bigger battery
  • Faster charging speeds
  • Impressive cameras

CONS

  • Dimensions

 

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Ulefone Power series smartphone coming soon with a monstrous 13200mAh battery

Most of us would agree that it’s high time for smartphone manufacturers to shift their focus from slamming humongous cameras to some other vital components. Seems Ulefone has realized the need of the hour, that is a phone promising the best battery life. Addressing the concern of many, Ulefone is all set to release a new Ulefone Power Series phone with a monstrous 13200mAh battery.

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The Ulefone “Power Series” as the name suggests is a series of devices promising full of power thanks to the high capacity battery they board. Ulefone has so far released multiple iterations of Power Series – Power, Power 2Power 3, and the last model was Power 5S which was launched a couple of years ago in the market. As a sequel in 2021, the company is gearing up for the launch of a new Power Series boasting a 13200 mAh battery.

To be honest, a smartphone with excellent battery backup can be a boon for frequent travelers, business persons, and so on. With the 13200 mAh in the pocket, it’s an assurance that the phone will last with you for a long period of time without the support of a charger.

While other factors also affect the battery endurance, we expect the 13200 mAh on the upcoming Ulefone can last at least 3 days easily on a single charge with normal day-to-day use. We don’t have the exact date by which Ulefone will release the new Power Series neither its proposed official model name. Nonetheless, it’s expected to be Power 6 or similar going by the pattern followed by Ulefone.

That being said, do hit the comment section and let us know your views on the upcoming Ulefone product.

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Huawei FreeBuds 4 leaks in real skin donning a luxurious silver paint job

Huawei is expected to officially launch the FreeBuds 4 true wireless earbuds in China on May 19. Ahead of the launch which is just around the corner, pictures of the wireless earbuds have appeared online lying side-by-side with those of the FreeBuds 3. Huawei FreeBuds 4

The leaked pictures were shared on Weibo with the source also dropping some details. He hinted that the new earbuds are lighter, smaller and that the design is more in line with the human ear compared to the third-generation model.

Further, the earbuds are expected to come with stronger noise reduction capabilities while retaining the touch control and other features found in the previous Huawei FreeBuds 3 model. The storage case is shorter which indicates that the FreeBuds 4 will have a shorter stem. The case also seems to have an LCD screen at the front that’ll possibly display the battery level. The wider storage box also suggests the FreeBuds 4 have a longer battery life than its predecessor.

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Huawei FreeBuds 4 Silver

The earbuds are also tipped to be available in three colors: silver, white, and red. The red variant is said to go on sale at a later date. However, the leaked pictures are those of the silver variant and they look pretty cool. Both the earbuds and storage box got the silver paint job.Huawei FreeBuds 4

The Huawei FreeBuds 4 is already available to pre-order on Huawei’s Vmall. The product page shows the device will be available in white, gray, and red. The wireless earbuds are also expected to get a black variant.

Apart from the FreeBuds 4, Huawei is also expected to unveil a couple of other products, including  Huawei Smart Screen SE, earphones, and a smartwatch with BP check function. The tech giant may also launch a high-end notebook and a Mate-branded tablet, among other products.

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  • IPX7 Waterproof
  • Touch control for music and calls

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DOOGEE S96 Pro features a 6.22” waterdrop display with 750*1520 high resolution. The smartphone is fueled by a massive 6350mAh battery and supports 10W wireless charging. Powered by an Helio G90 Octa-Core processor, the smartphone comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM.

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The smartphone sports a rear quad camera set up with a 48MP main camera and in the front, it has a 16MP selfie camera. With IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certification, the phone is basically waterproof, dust, and shockproof and further comes with a 20MP Sony Night vision camera, making it World’s first Infrared Night Vision Rugged Phone.

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The stylish and rugged smartphone is perfect for traveling and outdoor adventures as it comes with 4 satellite navigation systems viz: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou. Other interesting features include NFC, Facial ID recognition system, Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, etc.

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Generally retailing for $300, you can now buy DOOGEE S96 Pro for $269.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this deal is applicable on the 8GB + 128GB, Black, Green, and Orange color variant. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap. 

 

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Snapdragon 870-powered iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition gets a May 24 launch date

Vivo-owned iQOO has a new smartphone launching next week. The phone which will be sold as the iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition is a budget flagship phone that is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

The iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition will be announced on Monday, May 24, in China. The phone is a toned-down version of the iQOO Neo5 that was launched in March. This means it will sell for a more affordable price but you will get a similar performance since they are powered by the same chipset.

iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition launch date

Some of the tradeoffs include swapping the AMOLED display for an LCD panel albeit one with a higher 144Hz refresh rate. The screen on the iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition also has its punch hole at the top right corner of the screen, unlike the standard version which has a centered punch hole. It has also been reported that the phone will support 44W fast charging which is a slower charging speed than the 66W that the iQOO Neo5 supports.

With respect to price, the iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition will have a price tag of about ¥2000 (~$310). This is about the same price as similarly configured phones such as the Motorola Edge S which launched as the first Snapdragon 870-powered phone in the world.

 

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Nubia Z30 Pro camera samples showcase the upcoming phone’s camera capabilities

A couple of days from now, ZTE-backed Nubia will be launching its flagship smartphone in its home market in China, dubbed as Nubia Z30 Pro. The phone will be coming with an updated version of the under-display camera technology.

Ahead of the official launch on Thursday, Ni Fei, CEO of Nubia and President of ZTE Mobile Devices, has shared the camera samples of the upcoming smartphone. This gives us a look at the phone’s camera capabilities, including Super Night Mode and 50X Zoom Mode.

A Weibo account which goes by the name “WHYLAB” has also shared some more camera samples of the upcoming Nubia Z30 Pro smartphone. However, unlike the official samples, these images showcase the indoor lighting conditions.

The phone is expected to have three 64-megapixel camera sensors along with a periscope lens on the back. This is the same camera configuration as the Axon 30 Ultra. The front-facing camera setup is not yet known but it has been revealed that the phone has a center punch-hole cutout on the display to house the front camera.

As per the reports, the smartphone will come with an OLED display panel and offer an ultra-high refresh rate. We expect it to be a 144Hz refresh rate, similar to the one found in the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra.

Nubia Z30 Pro

Underneath, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset which was confirmed by the company months ago. While the battery capacity is not yet revealed, it is revealed that the phone will have support for 120W fast charging.

It’s pretty clear that the smartphone offers top-of-the-line specifications for a premium experience. What remains to be seen is how much money the users will have to shell out from their pocket for this premium experience. We will get to know this in the coming days when the smartphone goes official.

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Lenovo’s new tablets are coming on May 25

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

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

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

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

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

 

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Grab Xiaomi Mi Band 6 NFC Edition at just $49.90

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

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

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

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Smart Features

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

Nubia Z30 Pro

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

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

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

 

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OPPO unveils the Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

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Xiaomi working on parallel charging smartphone battery technology: Rumor

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

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

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

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

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