Oppo has applied for over 61,000 patents, with 89% being invention patents

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Apr 26, 2021

Earlier today (26th April 2021), Oppo revealed during its World Intellectual Property Day that it has applied for more than 61,000 patents across the globe as of 31st March 2021. Out of this large figure, 89 percent of these were invention patents.

According to an ITHome report, 54,000 out the total figures are invention patents. The Chinese tech giant also stated that it will continue to increase investment and layout in various fields to create better technological experience for users in the future. At the moment, the company has six research institutes and five research and development centers across the globe.

A number of these applications were also regarding mobile phone camera lenses. These also included video tracking and 94 patents for imaging systems. Recently, the company even patented a mobile gaming controller that even had an earphone storage compartments. Similarly, the brand also patented designs for a detachable design which resemble the Microsoft Surface Book.

For those unaware, patents are an important part of any tech giant’s business as each OEM tries to innovate or design unique and distinct new products for the mass market. Although, 61,000 patents is still an impressive figure nonetheless.

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Motorola Moto G20 launched with UNISOC T700 SoC, IP53 rating, and 90Hz display

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 26, 2021

Last week, Motorola launched the Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60 as the latest entrants in the growing Moto G family. However, these phones are no longer the new models in the series. Because that crown now belongs to the Moto G20 that was announced a couple of days after the launch of the former handsets.

Motorola Moto G20 Specifications and Features

The newly launched Motorola Moto G20 flaunts a 6.5-inch IPS TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+), 269 PPI, and 90Hz refresh rate. The display has a 20:09 aspect ratio, 87% screen-to-body ratio, and a dewdrop notch.

Like the other Moto G phones, the new Moto G20 is also entirely made of plastic with IP52 certification for splash resistance. It measures 165.22 x 75.73 x 9.14mm in dimensions, weighs 200g, and comes in two colors (Breeze Blue, Flamingo Pink).

Further, the device houses an L-shaped quad-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP 118° ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. Whereas, on the front, the smartphone has a 13MP selfie camera inside the notch.

The handset is powered by a UNISOC T700 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage with support for MicroSD card expansion (up to 1TB). On the connectivity front, the device comes with dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO), and NFC.

The smartphone has all the essential sensors, ports, and buttons like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone, and a dedicated Google Assistant key in addition to regular power and volume buttons.

Last but not least, the Moto G20 runs Android 11 (My UX) and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

Motorola Moto G20 Price and Availability

The Motorola Moto G20 is priced at €149. It is only available in a select few European markets. However, like most Motorola phones, the Moto G20 should make its way to more markets in the coming days.

Poll of The Week: Do you use a 3rd-party launcher on your phone?

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 26, 2021

One of the advantages Android has is its wide range of customizations. From basic things such as customizing icon packs to changing your font to widgets, there are several ways to make your Android phone yours. Another common way is to use a 3rd-party launcher.

Installing a 3rd-party launcher is one of the easiest ways to change the way your phone looks and works. The Google Play Store is filled with tons of launchers, with some that have crossed over 10 million installs. Some of these launchers are free while others have in-app purchases that provide more features.

For our poll this week, we want to know if our readers use a 3rd-party launcher. So, please take the poll and also drop a comment telling us the launcher you use and why you like it.

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Apple TV will reportedly soon launch in Mainland China

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Sean

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Apr 26, 2021

The Apple TV is apparently set for an imminent launch in China. The company has reportedly received the required regulatory approval to official release in Mainland China as per new reports.

According to a Weibo blogger, a Chinese microblogging website, @Voooolks (Via MacRumors) the Cupertino based giant has received approval from China’s State Administration of Press and Publication, Radio, Film, and Television to launch the Apple TV in the country. The news arrives after the iPhone maker was recently rumored that the product was under review by the state agency. Furthermore, the launch in China is set to arrive just a week after the company announced the new and more powerful Apple TV.

For those unaware, the brand announced the latest iteration of its product with the more powerful A12 Bionic chipset and a redesigned TV remote. Notably, China has strict rules regarding the flow of content within its borders. Thus, international firms that wish to sell to Chinese customers need to adhere to strict regulations and follow the local law agencies. So, if the Apple TV launches in the region, it would be limited in functionality apart from its basic features.

Additionally, content available on the platform would also be different as popular channels and applications like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and other online streaming services are not available in the region due to local law. But despite the limited scope, the company aims to expand its user base in the region, which CEO Tim Cook believes is an increasingly important market.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE battery capacity and codename revealed

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 26, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is in the news for the past few weeks. This device will be the successor to last year’s Galaxy S20 FE, which is still one of the best Android smartphones available in the market. Ahead of this device’s launch later this year, information about its battery appears on the internet.

Galaxy S21 FE render c — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | Source: @OnLeaks

A new report by GalaxyClub reveals the codename and battery capacity of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. According to the publication, this smartphone codenamed R9 will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery.

The battery inside the phone with model number EB-BG990ABY will have a rated capacity of 4,370mAh. This particular battery is associated with the Galaxy S21 FE because of the handset’s model number – SM-G990B.

According to previous reports, the Galaxy S21 FE will feature a similar design as the Galaxy S21. It will flaunt a 6.4-inch display with a centered punch-hole. Hence, it will measure 155.7 x 71.45 x 7.9mm in dimensions. In other words, it will be larger than the Galaxy S21 but smaller than its predecessor Galaxy S20 FE.

Lastly, the Galaxy S21 FE will sport the same 32MP selfie camera as found on the Galaxy A52/A72 and will be available in five colors (grey/silver, green, pink, purple, white). It is expected to go official at a Galaxy Unpacked event on August 19.

Redmi K40 gets the MIUI 12.5 update in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 26, 2021

Redmi launched the Redmi K40 series consisting of three devices in late February. The Redmi K40 is the most affordable model in the Redmi K40 series sold in China. Despite that, it has become the first device in the lineup to receive the MIUI 12.5 update.

MIUI 12.5 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system. It is an incremental update to last year’s MIUI 12. The new iteration brings performance and security enhancements, in addition to other minor changes here and there.

That said, the Redmi K40 MIUI 12.5 update in China arrives with build number V12.5.2.0.RKHCNXM. It is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. In simpler words, this update is only live for a select few users.

However, it will be available for all users in the coming days. This will happen only if the early adopters don’t face any major issues. If there are some annoying bugs, then Xiaomi will release a new build and it will go through this very same process again.

Having said that, the Redmi K40 is sold as POCO F3 and Mi 11X in global markets. Since the original phone has received the MIUI 12.5 update, we can expect the international versions to get it very soon.

South Korea Chip Material market worth $10.5 billion in 2022

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Sean

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Apr 26, 2021

The global semiconductor material market was worth 55.3 billion US Dollars last year and is expected to grow by about 6 percent this year, reaching 58.7 billion US Dollars. Now, a new SEMI report has found that South Korea alone would account for 10.5 billion US Dollars by the year 2022.

According to TheElec report, the materials market has been seeing a steady growth every year, especially in South Korea, which accounted for 9.23 billion US Dollars back in 2020. majority of the overall growth of the semiconductor materials market is from Taiwan, China, and South Korea. While the country was third in market size after Taiwan and China, it is still a major region considering the high investments being made by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

Both firms spend large sums on semiconductor materials, which is apparently the largest expenditure across the globe. Furthermore, SEMI is also gearing up to host SMC Korea 2021 from May 12 to May 18 in South Korea. The event will be fully online and will be streamed live and on demand sessions that will cover topics from extreme ultraviolet (EUV), packaging to foundry. This event will also include a lot of companies in the semiconductor industry will attend this event.

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Get Edifier FitPods with Active Noise Cancellation at Giztop for $75

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Sean

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Apr 26, 2021

The Edifier FitPods earbuds have just launched earlier this week. The new wireless earphones featured active noise cancellation and are also currently available on sale on Giztop.

The new FitPods true wireless earbuds feature both active noise cancellation and hybrid noise cancellation as well. As per official notes, the earbuds also offers -38dB noise reduction experience. Furthermore, the earphones also supports ambient sound monitoring with the company’s official partner app allowing the users to make adjustments and FitPods also supports AAC decoding.

The earphones are charged via a USB Type C port that is housed on the charging case. The hearables also support fast charging with 10 minutes of charge offering 1 hours of audio playback. With noise reduction turned on, the earphones offers up to 4 hours of continuous playback on a single charge with an additional 12 hours through the charging case and up to 5 hours of battery life with another 15 hours through the case when noise reduction is turned off.

The earbuds supports Bluetooth 5.0 and has a maximum range of 10 meters. It is currently available on Giztop for 79 US Dollars. So for those interested, you can check it out by clicking on the link here.

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OPPO K9 5G key specifications confirmed through official listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 26, 2021

On May 6, OPPO will be unleashing the OPPO K9 5G smartphone in China. The official listing of the smartphone has gone live on OPPO China’s website. The listing has revealed all the important specs and features of the K9 5G.

The OPPO K9 5G flaunts a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display that supports an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. The punch-hole display is integrated with the 6^th generation in-screen fingerprint reader. It has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel.

The 2.8GHz Snapdragon 768 powers the OPPO K9 5G. According to the company, the handset has managed to secure a score of 450,000+ on AnTuTu benchmarks. The device is packed with a 4,300mAh battery, which is accompanied by 66W fast charging technology. According to OPPO, the K9 5G can gain 100 percent battery juice in just 35 minutes. The device offers users with VC liquid-cooled heat sink, copper plate, and multi-layer thermal conductive graphite sheet for heat dissipation.

The OPPO K9 5G has a triple camera system on the back. It possesses a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel depth helper. It is a thin device with a thickness of only 7.9mm and it weighs 172 grams.

OPPO is yet to confirm the pricing of the OPPO K9 5G. The listing mentions that it will come in hues like Spades K (black) and Wings of Symphony (blue gradient). The May 6 launch event will also see the arrival of other products like the OPPO Smart TV K9 in 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch options, Enco Air TWS, and a new edition of the OPPO Band.

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TSMC to build world’s first exclusive water plant, won’t shift chip production to China

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Sean

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Apr 26, 2021

The Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs has recently denied rumors that TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) would be shifting its chip manufacturing capacity to China.

According to a WccfTech report, rumors had recently surfaced that the world’s largest contract chipmaker would be shifting its chip production to China. The move was reportedly due to the water shortage issue that the company is facing due to the drought that has affected the nation. For those unaware, a large amount of water is required by the firm for its operations. Thus, the Taiwanese Ministry denied these rumors regarding shift of production for processes like the 28nm nodes.

As per the Taiwanese Ministry, the chip maker has long term investment in the region has no plans on relocating its existing chip manufacturing capacities to China due to water constraints. Rather, the company is aiming on building a new facility that will help in facing a similar situation in the future. Unfortunately for the firm, while this new water plant will help in the future, it would not be able to help ease its current predicament.

This will also mark the world’s first exclusive water plant that is set up for a single company alone. In other words, the plant will be able to improve the water related enterprise risk management for TSMC in the future. For its current situation, the company has resorted to using water tankers to test groundwater for chip fabrication, which is a process that requires a large amount of water.

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iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend launched in India: Specifications, Price, Availability

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 26, 2021

Chinese smartphone maker iQOO made its debut in India last year with the launch of iQOO 3. A year after its entry into the country, the company has now announced two new devices, namely iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend Edition. The former is a rebranded iQOO Neo5 and the latter is slightly different than the original available in China.

iQOO 7 / iQOO 7 Legend Specifications and Features

Both the iQOO 7 and the iQOO 7 Legend flaunt a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The display on these phones supports 1300 nits peak brightness level, 6000000:1 contrast ratio, and HDR10+. The devices also sport a dedicated display chip called Intelligent Display Chip for real-time SDR to HDR conversion and MEMC.

Further, these smartphones are powered by two different chipsets coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The vanilla model features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and comes in two colors (Solid Ice Blue, Storm Black), whereas the Legend variant in association with BMW M Motorsport comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip and a unique colorway.

iQOO 7 Legend India Featured — iQOO 7 Legend (India)

Talking about optics, the duo sport a triple camera setup on the back and a centered punch-hole 16MP selfie camera on the front. The rear camera setup on the iQOO 7 includes a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary sensor with OIS, a 13MP 120° ultra-wide unit with support for macro mode (2.5cm focus distance), and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the other hand, the iQOO 7 Legend arrives with the same primary as well as the ultra-wide/macro camera, in addition to a 13MP tertiary sensor with a 2x telephoto lens.

On the connectivity front, the handsets support dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1 (iQOO 7) / 5.2 (Legend), GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, NavIC – only in Legend), and NFC. They have all the essential sensors, such as an accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and compass. But unfortunately, they lack a MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, the phones do come with 4D vibration, dual-stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, and the largest vapor chamber cooling system (only iQOO 7 Legend).

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Lastly, the smartphones run Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11.1 and are backed by a 4,400mAh (iQOO 7) / 4000mAh (iQOO 7 Legend) battery with support for 66W fast charging.

iQOO 7 / iQOO 7 Legend Price and Availability

The iQOO 7 series will retail for the following price tags in India.

iQOO 7
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹31,990
- 8GB + 256GB – ₹33,990
- 12GB + 256GB – ₹35,990
iQOO 7 Legend
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹39,990
- 12GB + 256GB – ₹43,990

Both the smartphones will be available for pre-order starting May 1 on Amazon India and iQOO.com/in. Pre-ordering customers can avail a flat ₹2,000 Amazon coupon and an additional ₹2,000 (iQOO 7) / ₹3,000 (iQOO 7 Legend) off on ICICI Bank credit/debit cards.

Xiaomi reveals Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition sound quality in a new teaser

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Jeet

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Apr 26, 2021

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition will be officially launched in China on 27th April. Ahead of the launch, the company has been revealing some key features of the phone through teasers.

Today, in the latest teaser, the company has shared details about the sound quality of the upcoming gaming-centric smartphone. Xiaomi claims that the device will “make top game sound quality.”

The device will come with support for an external amplifier, headset, and sound effects. There are stereo dual amplifier and radio MIC re-layout, Dolby Atmos, and Hi-Res dual gold standard audio output.

The Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition features a flexible OLED display panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, and HDR10+. The bezels on three sides measure just 1.8mm which is about the thickness of a coin.

Under the hood, it will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 processor. There are three cameras on the back of the phone, and flanking the sensors on the side is a lightning-shaped LED flash. The phone will run Android 11 out of the box with MIUI on top.

It has also been confirmed that the device will come with a 5065mAh battery capacity and support for 67W fast charging, the fastest ever in a Redmi phone, and a significant bump from the 33W charging that its siblings support.

Recently, the company released a video that highlights the phone’s pulsating ambient light that is built around the triple camera setup. The video shows that the LED switches between different colors. The light not only works with games but also serves as a notification LED for calls, messages, and charging. The LED color can be customized so you can identify what the notification is for.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 6 Global Shipments cross 1 million: Lei Jun

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Sean

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Apr 26, 2021

Earlier today (26th April 2021), Lei Jun, the Founder and CEO of Xiaomi, announced that the global shipments of its latest smart band, the Mi Band 6, has crossed the 1 million units mark.

The senior official shared the news on his official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. On the social media post, Lei Jun shared an image poster, which stated that the Mi Band 6 has crossed 1 million units in shipments across the globe. For those unaware, the Mi Band 6 is the latest smart band from the Chinese tech giant that launched in two variants, an NFC enabled and base version back in March 2021.

This wearable started sales back in 2nd April 2021 and in less than a month, the overall sales have crossed 1 million. Talking about the device itself, the Mi Band 6 is a smart band with a 1.56 inch AMOLED display. It is capable of tracking the blood oxygen levels along with being capable of monitoring heart rate and users’ sleep as well. Furthermore, it also features other health and sports tracking features as well, which includes sports modes like running, cycling, walking, and more.

The non NFC variant was launched for a price of 229 Yuan (roughly 35 US Dollars) while the NFC enabled version is sold for 279 Yuan (roughly 43 US Dollars). The high shipment figures in such a short period of times implies that the device was highly successful in the markets that it launched in, so we can also expect the shipment numbers to further grow in the arriving weeks as well.

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Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G could be first phone with HarmonyOS, reveals TENAA listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 26, 2021

Last week, the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G smartphone was found listed on Huawei China’s website. Except for its OS, pricing, and availability, the listing revealed everything about the smartphone. Ahead of the official announcement, the Mate 40 Pro 4G (NOH-AL00) has surfaced in the database of China’s TENAA telecom authority. The listing reveals that it is running on Huawei’s very own HarmonyOS.

To be precise, the TENAA listing states that the Mate 40 Pro 4G is equipped with the latest HarmonyOS 2.0. Also known as HongMengOS, the HarmonyOS is a microkernel-based OS designed for its Huawei devices. It was announced in August 2019 i.e., three months after a trade ban was levied on Huawei by the US, which resulted in losing access to Google services on the official edition of Android.

Probably, the HarmonyOS 2.0 is expected to offer a unique user experience as compared to Android and iOS. The Mate 40 Pro 4G is also expected to come equipped with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS). A recent report claimed that Huawei is seeking to bring HarmonyOS to 300 million devices this year. The Mate 40 Pro 4G is likely to debut soon as the company’s first phone with HarmonyOS. The upcoming MatePad Pro 2, Mate X2 4G, and P50 series are expected to arrive preloaded with HarmonyOS 2.0.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G specifications

In terms of specs, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G has the same specs as its 5G sibling. It has a 6.76-inch OLED screen with a dual punch-hole cutout, which offers a 1344 x 2772 pixels resolution. It is powered by the Kirin 9000 4G chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The phone is expected to arrive with up to 256 GB of storage. Its 4,400mAh battery supports 66W rapid charging and 50W wireless charging.

The rear camera setup of the Mate 40 Pro 4G is led by a 50-megapixel main camera, followed by an OIS-ready 12-megapiel periscope telephoto camera, and a 20-megapixel ultrawide lens. On the front are a 13-megapixel selfie shooter and a ToF 3D lens.

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Xiaomi tipped to launch a new smartphone with 200-megapixel camera

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Jeet

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Apr 26, 2021

Xiaomi has been focusing on the camera department for its premium high-end devices and now it seems that the company is gearing up to launch a new smartphone that will come with a larger camera sensor.

As per the report from Digital Chat Room (via ITHome), Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is working on a smartphone that will feature a 200-megapixel camera sensor, which will be the largest camera sensor for a phone. Currently, 108-megapixel is the largest camera sensor that a smartphone offers.

It is believed that the sensor will come from Samsung and is expected to have 0.64um unit pixel, but far less than the 1.4μm unit pixel area of ISOCELL GN2. At this time, we don’t have much information about the sensor.

Recently, well-known leakster @IceUniverse had revealed that the South Korean tech giant is planning to launch a new innovative sensor this year under the company’s ISOCELL that will have a 200-megapixel image sensor.

Samsung has also hinted that it is developing a 200-megapixel image sensor as the successor of the 108-megapixel sensor found in the Galaxy S21 Ultra. While not yet confirmed, the company is likely to use the new 200MP sensor on the upcoming Galaxy S22 series flagship smartphones. It could also end up being a part of the company’s new foldable smartphone.

This isn’t the only high megapixel count sensor that Samsung is working on. Last year, the company announced that it is working on a 600-megapixel smartphone image sensor, although, it will take years before the technology gets commercial. Meanwhile, we are waiting for a smartphone equipped with a 200-megapixel camera sensor to launch, which should happen quite soon.

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Honor 50 Pro Plus Specs leaked with Snapdragon 888 SoC and 50MP Quad Camera

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Sean

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Apr 26, 2021

Earlier this year, the Honor V40 series was launched, which arrives as the company’s first flagship handset since its independence from its former parent firm Huawei. Now, a new leak has revealed the supposed specifications for an upcoming premium grade device from the brand that is the Honor 50 Pro+.

According to a new leak from Master Lu on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, the device will arrive with top notch specifications. On the social media post, multiple images of a supposed spec sheet was shared. This revealed that the device will arrives with a 6.79 inch display that supports 2K resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate. On the front, a dual punch hole selfie camera would also be found. Under the hood, the Honor 50 Pro+ features LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

This smartphone will be powered by a large 4,400mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. This device will also arrive with IP68 water and dust proof. Furthermore, the handset will also feature Qualcomm’s high end Snapdragon 888 processor as well. For photography, the high end Honor 50 series smartphone will feature a quad camera module on the read, with a 50 megapixel primary sensor paired with a 13 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, 8 megapixel telephoto camera and another ToF lens

On the front, the dual punch hole camera will house a 32 megapixel primary selfie shooter and another 8 megapixel sensor as well. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now. The upcoming flagship series is set to be announced in May 2021. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available or when other leaks surface.

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Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Cross Four-door Refrigerator 496L priced at ¥3,499 (~$538)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 26, 2021

Meet Xiaomi‘s latest smart home products released last week under the MIJIA brand – the MIJIA Double-door Refrigerator 185L and MIJIA Cross Four-door Refrigerator 496L. The four-door model boasts of first-class energy efficiency, independent exclusive variable temperature storage, silver ion antibacterial property and other selling points.

The 496L capacity of the MIJIA Cross Four-door refrigerator consists of two compartments, a 316L refrigerator compartment and a 162L freezer compartment. There is also an 18L independent variable greenhouse which can easily be used to separately store fruits, beverages, and meats.

The refrigerator is 833mm wide and 660mm thick. It supports a 90° right-angle opening. Even if it is placed against the wall, the drawer can be pulled out directly, making it easy to fetch objects smoothly.

The body has a Morandi gray satin brocade panel which is wear-resistant and doesn’t retain fingerprints. It is also easy to clean and seamlessly blends into modern home style. It supports silver ion antibacterial feature with a protection rate of up to 99.9%.

The refrigerating room adopts a full-width air supply back panel with 9 air outlets and 360° surrounding three-dimensional air supply. The design ensures the unit achieves refrigeration without frost so that you won’t have to occasionally remove ice.

The MIJIA Cross Four-door refrigerator 496L has four operating modes: smart, holiday, quick cooling, and quick freezing. The independent and exclusive temperature-changing cabin supports three temperature mode adjustments, and the exclusive temperature can be set according to the requirements of food storage.

In terms of performance, it is equipped with a first-level energy-efficient double-frequency conversion motor, which consumes only 0.83 kilowatt-hours of electricity per day, while achieving 38dB low noise. The refrigerator also supports remote control via the MIJIA app where the refrigerator status can be controlled with one hand. It also supports XiaoAI voice control.

The MIJIA Cross Four-door Refrigerator is priced at 3,499 yuan (~$538). It is presently up for reservation at Jingdong (JD.com) and will go on sale from May 1st.

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Huawei to reportedly launch test satellites for 6G technology verification in July

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Jeet

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Apr 26, 2021

5G technology has now gone mainstream when it comes to offering support on consumer electronics like smartphones, although the deployment of 5G infrastructure is still limited to developed countries online while developing nations are working towards it.

As 5G communication technology has reached the milestone, companies have now started working on the next-generation technology — 6G. One of the leaders in this segment, the Chinese giant Huawei, is now moving towards the next step.

Report coming from China, citing Chang’an Shumajun as source who has close ties to Huawei, says that Huawei is all set to launch two satellites together with partnership of two Chinese companies in July this year. It aims to verify the 6G network technologies that the company has developed.

With the launch of satellites for the 6G verification, Huawei will have a major lead in the Research & Development globally for the 6G technology. The launch will be a joint effort from Huawei, China Mobile, and a national space firm. This will have a great significance for China’s core technologies such as networking and switching.

Experts believe that the 6G technology will be 50 times after than 5G. Compared with the construction of 5G networks that rely on base stations to transmit signals, 6G networks, conveying higher frequencies, need using satellite for communications instead of base stations where there will be low penetrability.

Xu Zhijun, rotating chairman of Huawei, announced earlier this month that the tech giant will launch its 6G networks in 2030, and it will release a 6G-related white paper soon to explain to the industry what 6G technology is.

China is the leader when it comes to the 5G footprint around the world and is likely to have a further lead with 6G development efforts. It’s impressive to see that China as well as Huawei moving ahead even at times when there are significant restrictions due to the sanctions from the United States.

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2021 arrives with 11th-gen Intel Core i7, 4K display, WiFi 6

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 26, 2021

It was a feast of sort for Lenovo last week when it took the wraps off a number of notebooks and other accessories. Lenovo also updated the ThinkPad T series for the Chinese market with the launch of the ThinkPad T14s 2021 notebook.

The business laptop adopts a thin build and is equipped with the 11th-gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor. The laptop only supports 4G connectivity and arrives with an optional 32GB memory and 2TB SSD. There is also another version with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. The notebook weighs 1.28kg, is about 16.1mm thick, and has a built-in 4G SIM slot.

In terms of screen, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2021 retains a 14-inch screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The standard version has a resolution of 1080p while there is equally a 4K model with 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution that is capable of outputting 500nits brightness and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Sadly, the screen still has a wide bezel at the bottom.

The notebook utilizes dual speakers that are located from the bottom to the top of the keyboard. It also arrives with a wider touchpad while the power button has a fingerprint reader embedded with it.

In terms of interfaces, this notebook is equipped with the two Thunderbolt 4 interfaces, while retaining the traditional USB-A interface and HDMI interface. The laptop runs on Windows 10 operating system and also supports WiFi 6.

The ThinkPad T14s come with the traditional black magnesium/carbon chassis and a grey aluminum one. The notebook is priced at 8899 yuan (~$1,370) and is presently on pre-sale on Lenovo’s official website.

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EXIF data shows Google may have mistakenly shared the Pixel 5a camera sample

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 26, 2021

Google on Friday published a blog post that outlined some of the improvements made in the camera system of the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. While the details might have been interesting, the post also contained a photo output from the unreleased Pixel 5a phone, reflecting a powerful camera.

The EXIF data of one of the pictures within the post revealed some details, including the camera used to capture the shot. The data shows the sample came from the unannounced Pixel 5a and the picture was taken on October 1, 2020, in Taiwan. We can’t say if the sample was shared by mistake or intentionally but the Pixel 5a sample seems to have been taken off the blog post.

However, it surely indicates that we are getting closer to the launch of the smartphone even amidst claims in some quarters that the Pixel 5a 5G model was non-existent or may have been canceled outrightly. Google has since dispelled such rumors, confirming that the Pixel 5a is still in the works.

Earlier rumors indicate the Pixel 5a 5G will run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G chipset and will have a few enhanced features. The device will come with a hole-punch selfie snapper. It will also feature a 6.2-inch Hi-Res FHD+ display and will have a similar refresh rate as that of the Pixel 4a 5G. The Snapdragon 765G chipset has 5G functionality and offers a wide array of excellent features for the Pixel 5a, including a much-improved camera module that produced the sample in question.

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