HONOR 50 series tipped to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon SM7325 chipset

By

-

May 17, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roborock applies for “Rock Smart Car” trademark

By

Sean

-

May 17, 2021

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

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

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

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

RELATED:

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

By

Sean

-

May 17, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

RELATED:

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

By

Sean

-

May 17, 2021

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

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

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

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

RELATED:

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

By

Sudarshan Ravichandran

-

May 17, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

By

Jeet

-

May 17, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

RELATED:

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

By

Sean

-

May 17, 2021

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

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

Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold Featured A — The Mi MIX Fold

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

RELATED:

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

By

Simranpal Singh

-

May 17, 2021

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

Must See: Deal: Get Cubot X30 for $144.99 (Original Price $200)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Related: Cubot X50 goes official with flagship-grade 64MP Quad Camera

Xiaomi Mi CC10 to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chip: Tipster

By

Sean

-

May 17, 2021

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

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

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

RELATED:

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

By

Sudarshan Ravichandran

-

May 17, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Xiaomi patents Dual Side Slider smartphone with a secondary display

By

Sean

-

May 17, 2021

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

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

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

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

RELATED:

Super Deal: Get Xiaomi Mi TWS Earphone Basic 2 for $9.99 (Original Price $25)

By

Daily Deals

-

May 17, 2021

Attention Readers!

Giztop is giving a fantastic deal on Xiaomi Mi TWS Earphone, Basic 2. The earphone which generally retails for $25 is now available at a massively discounted price of $9.99 only.

WHERE TO BUY

Xiaomi Mi TWS Earphone, Basic 2 at $9.99 @Giztop

Xiaomi Mi TWS Earphone, Basic 2 is a high-quality earphone equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and with a built-in microphone. The earphone can easily and seamlessly switch between the single ear and double ear and gives out the high-quality digital sound with DSP digital noise reduction technology.

Featuring 7.2mm audio drivers coupled with DSP noise reduction technology, the earphone filters out ambient noise and gives you clear and noise-free sound quality. It comes with a 300mAh charging case that gives you 12 hours of playtime with the case and 5 hours on mono mode and 4 hours on stereo mode, with just one single charge.

Generally retailing for $25, you can now buy Xiaomi Mi TWS Earphone, Basic 2 for a heavily discounted price of $9.99 only at Giztop. This is a limited-time offer. So place your orders asap.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Fake Apple AirPods worth $7.16 million seized by US Customs and Border Protection

By

Jeet

-

May 17, 2021

U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati have seized three large shipments from China that contained fake Apple AirPods which are estimated to be worth around $7.16 million.

A total of 36,000 fake AirPods have been seized, each shipment containing 12,000 units. Although each package had a declared value of $5,280, the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for all the AirPods would have been $7.16 million had they been genuine.

In the official statement released by the US CBP, it says that after consulting with an import specialist from CBP’s Center of Excellence and Expertise, the items were found to be in violation of CBP trademark and copyright codes and were seized on May 11 and 13.

It goes on to explain that Apple has configuration trademarks on their AirPods and has recorded those trademarks with CBP. It also adds that a company does not have to put the “Apple” wordmark or design on their products to violate these trademarks. In this instance, further inspection of the earbuds revealed that their shape and design replicated the protected Apple configuration.

Apple AirPods is one of the bestselling products from the tech giant with shipments of about 114 million units in 2020. The company has a dedicated anti-counterfeit team working which is tasked with the removal of knock-off Apple products. Last year, the team managed to take down more than a million product listings for fake Apple goods.

RELATED:

Samsung to unveil S-Foldable, a multi-fold display panel at SID 2021

By

Jeet

-

May 17, 2021

Samsung Display and LG Display, two of the largest display panel makers in the world, have announced that they will be showcasing their latest innovations at Society for Information Display (SID) 2021, the world’s leading exhibition for displays, which will be held virtually next week.

The innovative display panels that the companies will announce next week could pave the way for the next generation of foldable smartphones. The companies said that they will reveal S-Foldable, a multi-fold display panel.

Samsung Display, a leader in the category, will be showcasing a 7.2-inch display that has support for multi-fold patterns. With that, the device can be used as a smartphone when folded and as a tablet when unfolded.

The display, currently being called “S-Foldable,” is expected to be used in the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone. The company filed to trademark name with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) last month.

Additionally, the South Korean giant is also expected to showcase a 17-inch foldable panel with a 4:3 aspect ratio. It is following the concept of “Carry Small, See Big,” making the device work as a tablet when folded and offer a computer-like display when unfolded.

On the other hand, LG Display is also gearing up to showcase an 83-inch OLED TV panel with enhanced luminous efficacy. It will also showcase a 48-inch bendable cinematic sound OLED display that can vibrate and create sound without the use of speakers.

Apart from that, LG is also expected to showcase its rollable and transparent display panels at the event, along with automotive plastic OLED display products. Alongside, Samsung will showcase under-panel camera technology as well as a slidable display that the users can extend sideways.

RELATED:

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G smartphone gets certified by Bluetooth SIG

By

Jeet

-

May 17, 2021

Samsung is expected to launch its new Galaxy A22 smartphone in 4G as well as 5G variants pretty soon. In fact, some reports indicate that the official launch could take place in the month of June.

Now, just weeks ahead of the expected launch, the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG. The listing, coming via Mukul Sharma on Twitter, confirms that the smartphone will come packed with support for Bluetooth 5.0.

Apart from the model number and the Bluetooth version, the listing doesn’t reveal any information related to the device. Previous reports have revealed that the phone could feature a 6.4-inch FHD+ LCD display with a waterdrop notch on top for housing the front-facing camera sensor.

On the backside, the device will come with a square-shaped camera housing that will include a 48-megapixel primary sensor in the triple-camera setup. On the front side, the device will be equipped with a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Samsung-Galaxy-A22-5G-renders-3 — Galaxy A22 5G Render, Credit: Steve Hemmerstoffer / Voice

The device is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset while the 4G variant could be powered by Helio G80 SoC. The smartphone is said to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

Reports also hint that the 4G variant will have a quad-camera setup and could pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W charging. It is expected to come in Black, White, Purple, and Green colors.

We expect to know more about the specifications and features of the smartphone in the coming days and the company could also share teasers before announcing the launch date. Let’s just wait a few more days for the official launch confirmation from Samsung.

RELATED:

Infinix Hot 10S key specs and features revealed through Flipkart listing

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

-

May 17, 2021

Last Infinix confirmed that it will be announcing the Infinix Hot 10S smartphone in India on May 20. It is not an entirely new phone since it has already debuted in some other markets. Ahead of the Indian launch, a landing page of the phone has appeared on Flipkart retailer site. The listing has revealed the key specifications and features of the Hot 10S.

The Infinix Hot 10S can be seen sporting a waterdrop notch display with a slightly thick chin. The display carries support for a 90Hz refresh rate and the device is powered by the Helio G85 chipset. The company claims there will be no screen tearing or heating while playing games on the Hot 10S.

The back panel of the Hot 10S has a fingerprint scanner and a 48-megapixel quad-camera system. It will offer photography features such as video bokeh, 240fps slow-motion video shooting, and timelapse videos. The smartphone will be available in three colors such as blue, green, and violet. It is expected to arrive with sub Rs 10,000 (~$136) pricing.

Infinix Hot 10S specifications

The Infinix Hot 10S has a massive 6.82-inch HD+ display that supports an HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel and its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an AI camera.

The Hot 10S is backed by a massive 6,000mAh battery and it runs on Android 11 OS. In Indonesia, the handset arrived in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The country received it with a starting price of $130 (~Rs 9,500).

RELATED:

OPPO Reno5 A spotted at Google Play supported devices list

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

-

May 17, 2021

Last month, reputed leakster Evan Blass shared press renders of the upcoming OPPO Reno5 A. It appears that the smartphone will be launching soon as it has appeared in the list of Google Play supported devices.

The Google Play supported devices listing shows model numbers A101OP and CPH2199 are both associated with the Reno5 A smartphone. According to an S-Max Japanese publication, the Reno5 A could be heading to Japan. The A101OP model could be available through SoftBank, whereas the CPH2199 model could be a SIM-free edition. Hence, Reno5 A is expected to debut soon in Japan.

The Reno5 A is expected to replace the OPPO Reno3 A smartphone, which debuted in Japan last year. The leaked render of the phone revealed that it has a punch-hole screen with a traditional fingerprint scanner on the back. The quad-camera setup placed on the backside of the phone has a 64-megapixel primary camera. It is expected to arrive in black and white color options.

The A101OP model (via) variant had certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in March. The listing has revealed that it measures 162 x 74.4 x 8.2mm and weighs 182 grams. The listing also reveals that it runs on ColorOS 11 and is backed by a 4,000mAh battery. The other specifications of this device are under wraps.

Coming back to the Google Play supported devices list, the text “OP4F1BL1” is found to be common for Reno5A and Reno5 5G in the “Device” column. Hence, there is a possibility that there could be some similarities between both handsets.

RELATED:

LG announces the US pricing and availability of its 2021 Sound Bars

By

Jed John Ikoba

-

May 17, 2021

LG Electronics has outlined its rollout plans for its 2021 Sound Bars for the US market as it continues to deliver premium products using innovative sound technology. The 2021 lineup reflects the excellent and environmentally-friendly audio devices that the tech giant has produced. The lineup is a culmination of the impressive LG design philosophy that continues to churn out versatile, convenient, eco-compliant, and excellently packaged devices that remain affordable to a wide array of its customers.

All the products listed for unveiling feature quick connectivity, smart functionality, and high-quality audio, coupled with a general aesthetic appeal. The 2021 Sound Bars are important additions to LG TVs of different hues. The US launch list for this phase of LG’s 2021 Sound Bars includes the following models: SP2, SPD7Y, SP7Y, SP8YA, and SP9YA.

The LG 2021 Sound Bars enable users to seamlessly interface with their LG TVs to play audio via the TV Sound Mode share. The superior audio quality delivered via the Sound Bars, combined with the excellent visuals from the TV, provides a unique viewing and listening experience. Some of the Sound Bar models are compatible with Voice Assistants like Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri, hence they provide easy control options for the user. With support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X available for most of the models, the user is guaranteed a dynamic and refreshing audio experience wherever the products are deployed.

Some other features available in select models in the lineup include Hi-resolution audio content support, 4K pass-through with Dolby Vision support, AI room calibration. Each Sound Bar has received an Eco-Product certification rating, as the materials used were mainly recycled. As for the US pricing and availability, the SP2 100W Sound Bar will retail for $179, while the SPD7Y is priced at $399. The SP7Y is priced at $449, the SP8YA will sell for $799 and finally, the top-end LG SP9YA Sound Bar will retail for $999. Except for the SPD7Y which will be available in mid-June, the other models are already available on the LG US website.

RELATED:

Casio launches the G Shock GBA900, its most affordable fitness-tracking smartwatch

By

Jed John Ikoba

-

May 17, 2021

Casio has released a new watch from its G-SHOCK series, and it is a mix of digital and analog components. The new Casio GBA900 is a fitness watch with several features that make it an all-around exercise and well-being companion.

With Bluetooth connectivity on the device, you can quickly transfer your workout progress to the smartwatch using the G-SHOCK Move app. The G-SHOCK Move app is compatible with Android and iOS devices. The app can display steps, running distance, and other performance metrics tracked by the watch. The watch has in-built sensors which track a few aspects of a user’s fitness regimen. The accelerometers also have several features such as 5-alarm mode, shock and water resistance, 48-city world time, and a double LED light that illuminates the device.

The GBA900 evokes a feeling of the classic Casio G Shock look but has a slim 16.6mm case. It has a large 51.3×48.9mm watch face with an analog dial on the top of the LCD interface for performance tracking, mostly running data. These include speed, running distance, calories expended, and pace. There is a daily steps tracker and an adjustable multi-timer on the LCD.

The Casio GBA900 fitness watch lacks some of the basic functionalities that have been the hallmark of smart wearable devices. It doesn’t have blood-oxygen or heart-rate sensors. The device is a low-price fitness watch and can be pre-ordered at $130 from Casio’s website and other retailers.

Casio has a long history of producing timepieces of different hues, as well as other basic electronic equipment. It is gradually making its way into the fitness devices segment of the industry. However, the company may have to expand its portfolio to have a piece of the market with top-notch products.

RELATED:

(source)

Sony Xperia Ace 2 key specifications emerge ahead of launch

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

-

May 17, 2021

Sony is reportedly working on a smartphone called the Xperia Ace II. The rumor mill had leaked the case renders of the smartphone last week. Now, the Xperia Ace 2 has appeared in the database of the Google Play Console listing (via), which indicates that its launch could be close at hand.

The Google Play Console listing reveals that Sony Xperia Ace II is an entry-level phone from the brand as it is equipped with the Helio P35 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It will come loaded with the Android 11 OS.

The Xperia Ace II’s image that has surfaced at Play Console reveals that its display has a waterdrop notch. The exact screen is not known, but the listing states that it supports an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1496 pixels. This phone is also listed on Google Supported Devices list with Xperia Ace II moniker and SO-41B model number.

At the beginning of this year, reliable tipster OnLeaks had shared CAD renders of a compact Sony phone. The renders revealed that the phone has a 5.5-inch display and its rear shell has a vertical dual camera setup along with an LED flash. The handset was also found to be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a dedicated camera button, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Shown above are the case renders of the Xperia Ace II (via) that have surfaced recently Speculations are rife that this device will be exclusively available in Japan. It is expected to replace the Xperia Ace phone, which debuted back in 2019. Japanese carrier DoCoMo will be holding a launch event on May 19 to announce of new phones. The company is expected to launch the Snapdragon 888 powered Sharp AQUOS R6 flagship, Arrows Be5 F-41B, as well as the Xperia Ace II.

RELATED: