TCL 20 Pro 5G, 20L, 20L+, 20S, 20Y, and 20E key specifications and renders leaked

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Apr 7, 2021

Last year, Samsung announced the Galaxy Quantum, a smartphone with a quantum security chipset. A successor is on the way and its specs along with some images have leaked ahead of its launch later this month.

The source of the leak is the Korean blog, Naver.com and it mentions that the Galaxy Quantum2 will be sold by SK Telecom just like the first-gen model. The phone takes on a new design, one that is similar to what we have seen from Samsung’s current lineup.

The Galaxy Quantum2 has an Infinity-O display with a centered hole punch. It is a flat display with moderately sized bezels. The phone has a metal frame and on the back are three rear cameras. The camera housing has an island-style and it is also home to the flash.

With respect to the specs, the phone has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus and comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Its main rear camera is a 64MP sensor with optical image stabilization but the other camera specifications are unknown.

The Galaxy Quantum2 has a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging but according to the Twitter user that goes by Tron (@FrontTron), Samsung will ship it with a 15W charger. He also mentions the phone has an IP67 rating, Dolby Atmos speakers, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a MicroSD card slot, and support for Samsung Pay with MST. The phone will be available in Black and White color variants.

Those who pre-order the Galaxy Quantum2 will get a free pair of Galaxy Buds Live and a clear TPU case as pre-order gifts. Pre-order starts on April 13 and the device will launch on April 23. There is no mention of its price tag.

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Grab Mi 11 Lite Global variant from Giztop for $299

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Apr 7, 2021

Xiaomi recently unveiled a couple of new smartphones including Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite 4G. The Mi 11 Lite 5G smartphone is currently limited to the users in China. Meanwhile, the Mi 11 Lite 4G variant will retail globally featuring some promising specifications. However, the interested users can grab the global variant for $299 via Giztop.

Related: (Update: Launched Globally) Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite launched, thinnest 5G phone and first to sport the Snapdragon 780G

Samsung’s new Galaxy A series smartphones are heading to the US but without their cool colors

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Apr 7, 2021

Samsung will be announcing its new Galaxy A line of smartphones in North America this week. There are five models in all – the Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, and the Galaxy A52 5G – but unlike in other markets where these phones come in cool and attractive colors, the US will only be getting them in dull gray/black colors.

Galaxy A02s

This Snapdragon 450-powered entry-level phone with a 6.5-inch HD+ screen will sell for $109.99 in the US. That will get you 2GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, a 13MP + 2MP dual-camera setup on the rear, and a 5MP selfie camera. You also get a 5000mAh battery capacity with support for 15W fast charging. There is no fingerprint scanner and you also get Android 10 out of the box.

Galaxy A12

The Galaxy A12 will sell for $179.99 and will be available through AT&T, Cricket, Metro, and T-Mobile according to Android Police. For the extra $70, you get 3GB of RAM, an Helio P35 processor, and 32GB of expandable storage. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor and on the rear is a 16MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. The battery capacity and fast charging technology is the same as that of the Galaxy A02s. It also runs Android 10 but you get a fingerprint scanner on the side.

Galaxy A32 5G

The US is also getting Samsung’s cheapest 5G phone. For $280, the Dimensity 720-powered phone comes with a 6.5-inch 90Hz display (LCD), 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, and 48MP quad rear cameras. You also get a 13MP selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 5000mAh battery that charges at 15W. It will also be available this Friday via Cricket, Metro, and T-Mobile.

Galaxy A42 5G

Want an AMOLED display? Then the Galaxy A42 5G has got you covered, though it drops the high-refresh rate. It is a 6.6-inch HD panel with a fingerprint scanner underneath. It has a Snapdragon 750G processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. On the back is a 48MP triple camera setup while the U-shaped notch in the screen houses a 13MP camera. It runs Android 11 like the Galaxy A32 5G and also has a 5000mAh battery that charges at 15W. It will be available for $399.99 as a Verizon exclusive.

Galaxy A52 5G

The Galaxy A52 5G is the most expensive of the pack with a $499.99, the same price you can pick up a brand new OnePlus 8 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and a much more powerful Snapdragon 865 processor.

For that price, Samsung is giving you a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 750G processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. There is a 32MP camera in front for selfies while the back is home to a 64MP quad camera setup. The phone runs Android 11 out of the box and will get three years of OS upgrades, has an in-display fingerprint scanner, and packs a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.

The Galaxy A52 will be available this Friday on AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and unlocked.

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OnePlus 9 Pro is now available for $869 on Giztop.

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Apr 7, 2021

OnePlus 9 Pro is now available for $869 on Giztop.

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OnePlus 9 Pro one of the most anticipated and best flagship of 2021, is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor and comes with 8GB RAM + 12GB RAM and 128GB + 256GB internal storage. The smartphone features a 6.7 inches LTPO Fluid2 AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

The smartphone is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging. It packs a quad-camera set up with a 48MP main camera and 8MP + 50MP + 2MP secondary cameras which feature the unique Hasselblad color calibration that blends together the technological excellence of OnePlus and the excellent legacy of Hasselblad.

Available in three beautiful colors viz: Morning Mist, Forest Green and Stellar Black, the OnePlus 9 Pro is now available for all global customers at Giztop for $869 only. Please note that this offer is applicable on the Morning Mist (Silver), 8GB + 128GB variant. So grab your OnePlus 9 Pro while the stock lasts.

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Deal: Grab 60% Off on 70mai Dash Cams at AliExpress

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Apr 7, 2021

70mai is giving up to 60% off on a variety of its products under the AliExpress Super Brand week which ends on 8 April 2021.

70mai is a Mi Ecosystem company that focuses on creating smart car electronics and accessories. Designed to create intelligent and innovative smart car products, 70mai combines creative expertise with advanced tech to give you an intelligent and safe driving environment.

Under AliExpress Super Brand Week, the company is offering unbelievable discounts and coupons on a variety of its products. So let’s check out some of the interesting deals provided by the company.

70mai A500 Dash Cam Pro Plus

Sale price: $66.24

Key Features:

1944P HD recording
Dual-channel Front and Rear recording
5MP Sony IMX335 Sensor
Super Night Vision
Built-in GPS
Advanced Driver Assistance System
24hr Parking Surveillance
App Control

70mai Dash Cam A400

Sale price: $51.99

Key Features:

1440P Quad HD + 145° Field of View
24Hr Parking Surveillance
App Control
Super Night Vision
Dual-channel Front and Rear recording

70mai Dash Cam 4K A800

Sale price: $116.19

Key Features:

Dual-channel
1944P HD recording
Up to 4K Resolution
Powerful Night Vision
Advanced Driver Assistance System
Built-in GPS
24hr Parking Surveillance

70mai Jump Starter

Sale price: $46.99

Key Features:

11100mAh battery capacity
Jump Start a 3.0L Vehicle up to 40 times on a Single Charge
Strong power storage capacity
Designed for 12V vehicles with up to 4.0L gas and 2.0L diesel engines
Multi-safety features like protection from overcharge, overheat, over-voltage, etc.

For more information on discounts and deals on different products from 70mai click here. Please note that all the above-mentioned discounts are for the base variants only. Price may differ based on the variant and shipping warehouse. The deals and coupons are valid only till 8 April 2021. So grab your discounted product asap.

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Google I/O 2021 to be a virtual event, starts May 18

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Apr 7, 2021

Apple recently announced that it will host a virtual WWDC starting on June 7. Now, Google has cryptically announced that its I/O 2021 will also be virtual and will start from May 18.

9to5Google was quick to decode the message on the I/O 2021 announcement. In a tweet, Google has shared the teaser and a link that takes us to an event page. Here, we see a set of puzzles with messages hidden inside the punchcards.

On decoding them, we get a message that Google I/O 2021 will be held virtually i.e, online skipping the usual Shoreline Amphitheater place and it will be free for everyone as well. Similarly, Apple has also said that developers don’t need to pay an entrance fee to attend the WWDC 2021 event.

Further, the message also has the event date and according to the report, Google I/O 2021 will be held from May 18 to May 20, 2021. We can expect announcements regarding the Chrome, Google Assitant, and Android 12 Beta.

In 2019, Google used the I/O to announce its first-ever mid-range Pixel 3a/ 3a XL smartphones in May. However, the successor got pushed to October the next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, reports say that the Pixel 5a will be launching on June 11 which, if turns out to be true, will once again skip the launch at the I/O. However, there is a possibility that the ‘Pixel Buds A‘ wireless earbuds could launch at the event but let’s wait for an official confirmation.

Either way, Android and Chrome OS developers should watch out for the event as the company is expected to announce exciting updates regarding its future.

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iQOO 7 Legend Indian variant scores 831,000+ on AnTuTu benchmarks

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Apr 7, 2021

iQOO has already confirmed that it is bringing two iQOO flagship devices by the end of this month in India and one of them would be the iQOO 7 Legend. Today, tech influencer Mukul Sharma has shared the AnTuTu scores of the Indian variant and it crosses 831,000.

In a tweet, Mukul has posted the AnTuTu benchmarks of the upcoming iQOO 7 Legend India variant(model: I2009) and it scores 831,200 overall. We already know that the iQOO 7 Chinese model appeared on AnTuTu (V2049A) and it scored about 733,519.

It’s also worth noting that the Indian variant is tested on AnTuTu V9.0.1 while the Chinese model appeared on V8.5.2. So you can expect a certain difference in scores accordingly. AnTuTu recently released a best performing flagship report(with V8) in China and the Black Shark 4 held the crown with 765,579 points.

That said, if you consider the V9 version, the score seems to be a pretty big one and it is bound to be considering the device is said to have the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset. Anyway, the iQOO 7 Legend scores 213,884 and 320,226 points in CPU and GPU categories.

Also, the real-life images revealed recently hint that it’s the iQOO 7 Legendary edition from China, and hence, it should have the latest LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO 7 Legend is likely to feature a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ centered punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate, flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM.

Other expected specs include a triple-camera with a 48MP main lens, 16MP selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery, Android 11 OS, and a price of under ₹40,000($537) in India.

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Deal: Grab 80% Off on YI Cameras at AliExpress

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Apr 7, 2021

Attention Readers!

Yi Technology is giving up to 80% off on a variety of its products under the AliExpress Super Brand week which ends on 8 April 2021.

Designed to create intelligent and innovative video and imaging solutions, Yi technology uses advanced tech to solve real-world problems. The company focuses on the quality of its products and the privacy and safety of its customers and to that end uses 128bit end-to-end encryption (same as the banking industry) to keep all the consumer data safe.

Under AliExpress Super Brand Week, the company is offering unbelievable discounts and coupons on a variety of its products. So let’s check out some of the interesting deals provided by the company.

YI 1080P PTZ OUTDOOR CAMERA

General Retail Price: $80 Sale price: $62.99 (Coupon: YIBESTFORYOU)

Key Features:

1080p Full HD camera for clear and sharp images
Built-in alarm system
Motion Tracking
Human Detection
Supports MicroSD card storage
Wi-Fi support
Color night vision
2-way audio
IP66 weather-resistant

YI HOME CAMERA 1080P AI+

General Retail Price: $90 Sale price: $20

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Key Features:

1080P Camera
AI-powered human detection
Advanced non-invasive night vision
Certified Alexa integration
Free cloud storage
Abnormal sound detection
2-way audio
Wi-Fi support

KAMI WIRELESS SMART BABY MONITOR

General Retail Price: $100 Sale price: $95.99 (Coupon: YIBESTFORYOU)

BUY KAMI WIRELESS BABY MONITOR

Key Features:

Baby sleep summary and tracking
Baby crying detection
Humidity and Temperature monitoring
Daily Smart Photo Album
Live stream video sharing
360-degree high-quality speaker
On/Off night brightness
1080P Night vision
DUal storage and data privacy

YI DOME SECURITY INDOOR CAMERA

General Retail Price: $34 Sale price: $22

BUY YI DOME SECURITY INDOOR CAMERA

Key Features:

360-degree monitoring and flexible tracking
1080P enhanced night vision with IR light
AI-based smart human detection
Abnormal sound detection
Time-lapse

YI 360 VR CAMERA

General Retail Price: $300 Sale price: $186.99 (Coupon: YIBESTFORYOU)

BUY YI 360 VR CAMERA

Key Features:

220-degree Dual lens, 360-degree view
5.7K Resolution
Dual Sony IMX377 lens
F2.0 Aperture
Support VR
60 minutes battery life
4.2 Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Support
Portable / Mountable

For more information on discounts and deals on different products from Yi Technology click here.

Please note that all the above-mentioned discounts are for the base variants only. Price may differ based on the variant and shipping warehouse. The deals and coupons are valid only till 8 April 2021. So grab your discounted product asap.

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Mobvoi teases the global launch of the TicWatch GTH

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Apr 7, 2021

Back in January, Mobvoi announced the TicWatch GTH in China, a square-faced smartwatch whose USPs (unique selling points) include body temperature measurement. Today, the official Twitter account has posted a teaser that hints at a global release of the smartwatch.

📣TICWATCH GTH GIVEAWAY📣
The #TicWatchGTH is coming soon! Do you want to get it before anyone else? Join our #TicTEMP challenge –
By completing the daily challenge,
you’ll have a chance to WIN a #TicWatchGTH! 3 lucky winners will be randomly selected every day. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/Vjh6fsvkfb

— Mobvoi_Official (@Mobvoi_Official) April 7, 2021

#TicWatchGTH Countdown: Day 6 of our #TicTEMP Challenge has started! 🎉
To enter:
✔️FOLLOW @Mobvoi_Official
✔️TAG one twitter friend
✔️SHARE an item that is EXACTLY 100℃ / 212℉ in the comments below, using hashtag #TicTEMP.

Three #TicwatchGTH will be sent out today! 🎁🎁🎁 pic.twitter.com/GPHWA1G54s

— Mobvoi_Official (@Mobvoi_Official) April 7, 2021

The TicWatch GTH has a 1.55-inch 360 x 320 HD full-color display that is covered with a piece of 2.5D curved glass that is integrated into the metal frame. On the right of the frame is a circular button on the right. Mobvoi says the scratch-resistant glass has an anti-fingerprint coating and that the quick-release strap is skin-friendly. There are several watch faces available and users can also use their own photos as a watch face.

The smartwatch has four major health indicators that it monitors. They are body temperature, blood oxygen level, heart rate, and breathing rate. Mobvoi claims it monitors these vitals 24 hours a day.

The temperature sensor, which is a feature not commonly found in smartwatches, can detect changes as small as 0.1°C. It can also measure the body temperature in just 5 seconds and in a variety of weather conditions at 10-minute intervals. It will also warn you when your body temperature is “abnormal”. The PPG biological sensor handles the 24-hour blood oxygen level and heart rate continuous detection.

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The TicWatch GTH has support for 14 sports modes including yoga, basketball, football, gymnastics, skipping, and rowing. It also supports automatic detection of three sports modes – walking, running, and cycling – thanks to TicMotion. The watch also has a sedentary reminder, sleep tracking, and a breathing coach.

There is a 260mAh battery inside the smartwatch and it will last up to 7 days in typical usage mode and up to 10 days in basic usage mode. Charging is via two pogo pins on the underside and it takes 2 hours to fully charge. The smartwatch is water-resistant up to 50 meters and it connects via Bluetooth 5.0.

The smartwatch is available in a single color variant – Knight Black. It launched for ¥299 (~$46) in China, so we expect it to have a price tag of under $60 when it launches globally next week.

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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2021 refreshed with AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 7, 2021

Early last month, Lenovo refreshed the Xiaoxin Air 2021 with AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor in China. A month later, the ThinkBook 14 also gets a similar treatment in the company’s home country. Let us take a look at the specs, features, price, and availability of this notebook.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2021 Ryzen Edition Specifications and Features

The newly launched Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2021 Ryzen Edition flaunts a 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LED-backlit LCD panel with an 85% screen-to-body ratio, 300 nits peak brightness, DC Dimming, and TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission.

The laptop sports a metal unibody design and comes in a single Silver Gray color option. It measures 17.9mm in thickness and weighs about 1.4Kg.

Under the hood, it features an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor coupled with 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD. If needed, the RAM and the storage can be further expanded up to 32GB and 1TB respectively.

As for ports, the notebook comes with 2 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB Type-A 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, and 4-in-1 card reader.

Other features of this laptop include a full-size backlit keyboard, 720p webcam with shutter, fingerprint sensor, 360° microphone, 180° hinge, Microsoft Windows 10 Home operating system, 60Whr battery, and 65W fast charging.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2021 Ryzen Edition Price and Availability

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2021 Ryzen Edition is priced at ¥4,699 ($718) in China. It is already up for sale on Lenovo online store.

As of now, there’s no official word on this laptop’s availability in global markets.

Lizhi partners with Tesla-rival Xpeng to bring Clubhouse-like Live-stream podcast in-car

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 7, 2021

The race for the ultimate electric car continues to interest industry watchers as electric vehicle manufacturers continue to explore more ways to remain unique while providing maximum entertainment to the growing customer base of EV users. Chinese-owned electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Motors has partnered with Lizhi, a leading podcast app provider, to install an audio feature in Xpeng’s electric cars called live-stream podcast, which bears similarities to the Clubhouse app. The interactive audio element in Xpeng’s electric vehicles is bound to catch the fancy of several potential buyers in the world’s largest car market.

Lizhi is one of China’s biggest podcast apps providers and has another app called Tiya for its overseas market. Lizhi is listed on the US Nasdaq and is a fast-growing audio tech firm. The live-stream podcast feature will be implemented on the electric vehicle’s in-car operating system interactively. It will allow users to have real-time conversations in-car as well as via mobile platforms. The feature will also leverage its access to top content creators, who will interact with podcast listeners in real-time, Lizhi added.

The partnership between Lizhi and Xpeng, both Guangzhou-based fast-rising companies, will enhance the appeal of Xpeng’s electric vehicle offerings, uniquely providing interactive audio capability. Many EV manufacturers, including Tesla, have made substantial investments in intelligent interactive entertainment systems for the new generation electric cars.

Electric vehicles are fast becoming the automobile market’s rave as traditional carmakers continue to transit into EV production. The world’s largest auto market has also seen a surge in EV manufacturers making inroads into the Chinese market. Climate change and energy efficiency considerations continue to draw new customers into the EV market in China and the government continues to provide incentives for the production and sales of EVs.

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Gionee M3 with a MediaTek Helio P60, 6GB/8GB RAM launched for ¥899 (~$137)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 7, 2021

Even though Gionee has faded off the mobile phone scene for quite some time now, the company has continued to unveil a number of new models in recent times. The company recently unveiled the P15 Pro in Nigeria a few days back. A second model has now been launched in China dubbed Gionee M3.

The Gionee M3 packs a 6.53-inch waterdrop display with an HD+ resolution of 1600×720 pixels. The phone also adopts a 19:9 screen aspect ratio and has a screen-to-body ratio of up to 90%. The back panel is made of AG process material and is available in four hues – bright black, dark green, silver diamond gray, and sky blue. The gradient color of the back panel changes depending on the angle light hits the body.

In terms of configuration, the M3 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset. The chipset is an octa-core SoC manufactured using a 12nm process and having a maximum frequency of 2.0GHz. The processor is paired with 6GB of RAM on the base variant and 8GB RAM on the top model while for storage, there are 128GB and 256GB storage options.

In terms of the camera, Gionee M3 packs a triple camera setup at the rear made up of a 16MP main camera paired with a 5MP secondary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the surface, the device looks like it has four camera sensors so we presume the fourth sensor is a dummy. At the front, there is an 8MP camera embedded in the waterdrop notch opening.

The phone also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 3.5mm audio jack. Keeping the lights on is a mammoth 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The phone charges via a USB-C port. Other selling points include a protective TPU case and tempered glass.

In terms of the price, the Gionee M3 6GB+128GB variant is priced at 899 yuan (~$137) while the 8GB+128GB variant is priced at 959 yuan (~$146). Finally, the top-end 8GB+256GB variant is priced at 1059 yuan (~$162). The phone is also up for reservation at Suning and will officially go on sale on April 13.

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Samsung patents a Galaxy Tablet design with a foldable display

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Apr 7, 2021

Samsung has patented a lot of designs for mobile devices in the past. Today, LetsGoDigital has spotted an interesting patent that suggests the company may bring a Foldable Galaxy Tablet in the future.

The said patent has been applied at USPTO(United States Patent and Trademark Office) and it has been granted on February 16, 2021. Under the category ‘Display Device’, the description of the patent hints that Samsung is working on a Galaxy tablet with a flexible display.

Foldable displays have always been breezy for Samsung these days. However, the South Korean giant has come a long way and has even faced a few failed attempts in the process. At present, its Galaxy Z Fold2 is a practically viable foldable device with a 7.6-inch external display and the company is already working on a successor.

Currently, Samsung has tablets in the Galaxy Tab S, A lineup, and considering the foldable displays are costly, it should probably debut under the Tab S-series if Samsung were to launch a Foldable Tablet. Talking about the design of the patent, we see the bezels are minimal except the center portion.

There is no cover screen and it looks to have an in-folding mechanism. The sensors, LED flash, and selfie shooter is placed at the center of the top. Speaking of which, the display has some sort of recess/notch on both top and bottom.

On the backside, the device doesn’t seem to have any cameras as the report points out. Turning it in portrait mode, we see speakers and a Type-C port for charging on the left. On the opposite side of this, there are the power button and another speaker.

As usual, this might just end up as a patented design and never make it to the markets as a commercial product. But we can expect devices having rollable and slider displays and also a foldable phone with a tri-fold mechanism from Samsung.

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Vivo Y72 5G gets certified in Singapore, could launch soon

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Apr 7, 2021

Vivo unveiled the Vivo Y72 5G a couple of weeks ago in Thailand. Now, it has got certified in Singapore suggesting that it could launch soon in the country.

A Vivo smartphone with model number V2041 appears(via Mukul Sharma) on Singapore’s IMDA database. The listing shows that the device is a 5G mobile phone. We have already seen that the Vivo Y72 5G has the same model number and it was spotted on Google Play Console settings before the launch.

Now, it has appeared on the Singapore certification indicating that it may go official soon. The device is already out in Thailand and if Vivo doesn’t make any big changes to the version launching in Singapore, it could be the first 5G device in Singapore under the Y-series with Dimensity chipset.

Anyway, the Vivo Y72 5G will feature a 6.58-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display. This display will have a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 96 percent NTSC color gamut, and a 90.6 precent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the Vivo Y72 5G in Singapore will likely sport a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. For cameras, the device in Thailand has a triple-camera setup with 64MP main lens, 8MP 120-degree ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens.

Upfront, the device has a 16MP selfie shooter. Other features of the Vivo Y72 5G include FunTouch OS 11.1 flavored Android 11 OS, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, a microSD card slot, a superlinear speaker, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Let’s wait till the device goes official in Singapore to know the official pricing.

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OnePlus Pay Trademarked in India, likely to rival Google Pay and PayTM

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Apr 7, 2021

OnePlus is apparently working on bringing its own digital payment service to India. The company has recently trademarked OnePlus Pay, which will likely rival other online wallet services like Google Pay and PayTM in the region.

OnePlus files the trademark for OnePlus Pay in India.#OnePlus #OnePlusPay pic.twitter.com/nzU1U9ipAH

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) April 5, 2021

The trademark registration was found by Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) and he shared the news on Twitter. As per the tweet, the Chinese tech giant is planning on soon launching it is in house payment platform in the country, although, it is still unknown when exactly the service will be available. The company had first announced that it was working on a payment service back in 2019 in China. This service works with the pre loaded wallet app, and users would have to set the OnePlus Pay as the default NFC based app.

To use the NFC based system, users can double press the power button to quickly access the digital wallet, which can be linked to the users’ debit cards. In India, the company is likely aiming to partner with Indian banks or international payment gateways like Mastercard or Visa that are widely popular in the region. Similarly, it might also choose to bring support for RuPay credit and debit cards as well for its Indian customers.

OnePlus Pay would also have the company join the list of smartphone manufacturers that have announced their own mobile payment services. Furthermore, the company would also face competition from third party payment apps like Google Pay and PayTM that are based around the UPI system in India. Unfortunately, finer details are unknown regarding the digital wallet, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Samsung Galaxy A31 receives its fourth price cut in India

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Apr 7, 2021

Samsung launched the Galaxy A31 in India in June 2020. The company debuted a single 6GB + 128GB variant priced at ₹21,999. Since its release, the smartphone has received three price cuts. Now, after the launch of its successor Galaxy A32, the South Korean tech giant has once again dropped its price.

As mentioned above, Samsung debuted the Galaxy A31 (6GB + 128GB) in India for ₹21,999. The device is sold in three colors in the country, namely Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Black, and Prism Crush White.

A month after its launch, the handset’s price was dropped by ₹1,000. Hence, it retailed for ₹20,999 for a short period of time until the price was reverted. Then, in November, the company once again announced a price cut of ₹1,000.

A few weeks later, Samsung reduced the price of Galaxy A31 once again in December. Since this price drop, the phone had been selling for ₹17,999 in India.

Now, with the new ₹1,000 price cut, which was announced yesterday, the Galaxy A31 costs only ₹16,999. In other words, less than a year after its launch, the smartphone’s price has been officially slashed by ₹5,000.

The Galaxy A31 launched with Android 10-based One UI 2.x. Unlike other similarly priced Samsung handsets, it is yet to receive the Android 11 (One UI 3.x) update.

[Update: Nokia 8.1]Nokia 2.3 starts getting the Android 11 update

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Apr 7, 2021

[Update] April 7

Along with Nokia 2.3, Nokia is also updating the Nokia 8.1 a.k.a Nokia X7. As spotted a few months back, the first wave of the update brings Android 11 to 9 different countries including India.

They are Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Macau, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam.

Original story as follows…

Nokia shared its own Android 11 update roadmap back in October. Accordingly, the Nokia 2.3 was supposed to get it in Q1 2021. However, only after a week into Q2, the company has started the Android 11 rollout for Nokia 2.3.

In a Twitter post, the company says that it has finally started rolling out the Android 11 update for Nokia 2.3. On checking inside the Nokia community, we find that the company has detailed the rollout schedule of the update.

Accordingly, the post says that to ensure a smooth rollout, the company has split the update into waves. The first wave of updates will hit the 18 countries as below:

Bangladesh
Cambodia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Hong Kong
Iceland
Latvia
Laos
Lithuania
Macau
Malaysia
Nepal
Norway
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Vietnam

Here, the 10% of the countries above will get it immediately while the rollout will 50% and 100% of the markets by April 10 and April 12 respectively. So, if you are anyone living in the countries above, you can check for the OTA update in your settings and you should get it by April 12.

Nokia 2.3 launched towards the fag end of 2019 in Egypt and later, came to countries like India. Speaking of which, it is interesting to note that India isn’t on the list of countries that are getting the Android 11 update in the first wave.

Anyway, it’s good that Nokia is bringing the second major Android upgrade as promised, for the Nokia 2.3. The device launched with Android 9 Pie out of the box and it has got the latest Android 11 with this update.

If you want to know the features of the Android 11, you can read over coverage on the same.

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